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Found in translation: Orwell gets a fresh start in his birthplace

In a bid to popularise the literary work of legendary British author George Orwell in his birthplace Motihari in Bihar, state authorities have now decided to get some of his most well-known books......

Orwell's birthplace in India to be restored

George Orwell, a giant of 20th century English literature who shot to fame with his novels Animal Farm and 1984, will be honoured at his birthplace in Motihari, Bihar, where his father Richard was......

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Then prime minister Manmohan Singh with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee before their meeting to......

This is how we preserve the birthplace of a great writer

The man who wrote two of the 20th century's greatest novels, Animal Farm and 1984, was born in Motihari. But few come to the sleepy Bihar town seeking George Orwell... Archana Masih travelled to......

In light of NIA arrests, Jaitley defends snooping order

IMAGE: The accused arrested in ISIS case being taken to court from the NIA headquarter in New Delhi, on Thursday. Photograph: PTI Photo Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday lauded......

The magic of the Zoozoos

It had Big Brother indoctrinating people in an auditorium when a woman athlete comes running in and hits the screen with a hammer. The commercial ends with the line '1984 will not be 1984 ever......

Want to invest? Know your zoology first!

'All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.' -- George Orwell, Animal FarmA zoo is a place we typically visit only during two phases of our life: one when we are kids, other......

'Insiders' vs 'outsiders' at RBI

The real issue at the RBI is reconciling the problem of staff denied promotion with the management's desire to promote excellence, says A Seshan.  There is a debate currently on within the......

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.''We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.' IMAGE: Paras Mani Singh with......

The day art went up in smoke

When I read George Orwell's seminal 1984 and the concept of thoughtcrime -- musings for which the State can throw you in prison -- I shuddered. When I heard from a senior colleague how she had been......

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

If this sporting clash was, as English essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell said, “war minus the shooting” both sets of players were more than ready, and set about each other......

Three cheers for cricket?

There is a controversial change in the way world cricket revenues will be shared among member countries. India, Australia and England will corner a big chunk and in exchange is expected to provide......

It's just not cricket, MS

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: The regimental dagger insignia of the para forces visible on Mahendra Singh......

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