Vipul Tripathi

Position: Journalist

Articles

Hindus plan cow urine drink to rival Western sodas February 12, 07:48am EST 

NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - A hardline Hindu organization, known for its opposition to "corrupting" Western food imports, is planning to launch a new soft drink made from cow's urine, often seen as sacred in parts of India.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Kevin Rudd: Re-reassuring Indians?

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd undertakes the task of refurbishing Australia's image after media focussed on attacks on Indians Down Under. But Indian students continue forming a bee-line to Australia.  Full Article | Comments [9] 

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What is Indira Gandhi's legacy?

It's been twenty five years since Indira Gandhi was assassinatied and the country has travelled a long way since, some of it under her own party and under the political dynasty she nurtured. Is it time to assess her legacy or is it too soon given the rapid changes afoot?  Full Article | Comments [3] 

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Much ado over Indian Summer?

Is it the deification of leaders by their followers or lack of access to historical records that encourages only particular versions of a leader's life to prevail?  Full Article | Comments [6]