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Shrenik Rao

Shrenik Rao

Shrenik Rao, a Fellow at University of Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and founder of 7MB, revived and relaunched the 231-year-old news brand Madras Courier digitally on October 12, 2016. He lectured at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Chicago, London School of Economics, SOAS – the University of London, University of Westminster, interviewed heads of states and made documentaries that were broadcast in 54 countries. His most recent project was for History Channel.

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Environment, Latest PostsMay 9, 2019<March 13, 2023

Extinction Is Real: Ignore It At Your Peril

The brutal annihilation of animals shows the inhuman side of humanity. It’s nothing short of genocide.

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Editor's Picks, InsightMay 8, 2019<March 13, 2023

A Brief History Of Bullshit

Bullshit is one of 20th-century’s greatest linguistic inventions that evolved into a major theoretical framework.

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Books & Films, Latest PostsMay 1, 2019<November 14, 2023

The Discovery Of India

Decades after its publication, The Discovery Of India, Nehru’s treatise on India, remains more relevant than ever.

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Latest Posts, PolicyApril 29, 2019<September 8, 2022

Will The Belt & Road Initiative Turn Out To Be China’s Achilles Heel?

Will China’s ‘infrastructure vanity project,’ in pursuit of global dominance, turn out to be an unviable white-elephant?

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Latest Posts, OpinionApril 19, 2019<March 13, 2023

The Art Of Using The Armed Forces For Political Gain

Modi & his ministers obfuscate facts about India’s internal security & use the armed forces for political gain.

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Insight, Latest PostsApril 16, 2019<October 2, 2021

Harry Potter & The Bezoar Stone

The Bezoar stone used by Harry Potter is mentioned in Al BIruni’s book & led to the creation of a legal doctrine.

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Biography, Latest PostsMarch 29, 2019<March 13, 2023

Subramania Bharati’s Poetry & Patriotism

Subramania Bharathi’s legacy is an outstanding example of how poetry can be a vehicle for social change.

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Latest Posts, OpinionMarch 8, 2019<March 13, 2023

The Miracles Of Pollywood

Elections in India, called festivals of democracy, are engineered by the media & manipulated by the political actors.

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Editor's Picks, OpinionFebruary 18, 2019<March 13, 2023

Why China & Pakistan Support Jihadi Terror Groups

By protecting Jihadi terrorists like Masood Azhar through the UN system, China & Pakistan are abetting global terrorism.

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Editor's Picks, OpinionFebruary 12, 2019<March 13, 2023

Are American Social Media Giants Colonising India?

Is India in danger of turning into a digital colony for American social media corporations?

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Editor's Picks, InsightJanuary 25, 2019<March 13, 2023

For Your Eyes Only: A Dossier On The James Bond Theme Song

What’s the connection between Monty Norman’s James Bond Theme Song & VS Naipaul’s book: A House For Mr Biswas?

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Latest Posts, OpinionJanuary 22, 2019<November 24, 2024

Tulsi Gabbard: The Female Avatar Of Frank Underwood?

Tulsi Gabbard, the US Congresswoman running to President, criticizes her country but admires authoritarian strongmen.

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Editor's Picks, InsightJanuary 9, 2019<March 13, 2023

The Curious Connection Between Dosa, Deepika Padukone & Sangam Literature

The Dosa, mentioned in Sangam literature in the 6th century AD, is today a multi-billion dollar business opportunity.

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Editor's Picks, InsightJanuary 8, 2019<November 14, 2023

A Portuguese Account Of Krishnadevaraya & His Kingdom

Without Domingo Paes’ account, Krishnadevaraya’s glorious rule would have been a mere figment of the imagination.

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Biography, Editor's PicksJanuary 4, 2019<August 29, 2023

Karma, Dhoti & The Indian Spiderman

Pavitr Prabhakar, the dhoti-clad Indian Spider-Man, is born out of his Karma; he is the epitome of a glocal hero.

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About Madras Courier

The Madras Courier is the first newspaper to be established in the Madras Presidency, British India. Published on October 12, 1785, it was the leading newspaper of its time. Selling for a princely sum of one rupee, it thrived for three decades.

Two centuries later, this legacy is revived digitally. Today, the Madras Courier serves a global audience of curious, intelligent readers interested in South Asian affairs. We curate interesting stories that enhance our understanding of the world in meaningful ways.

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