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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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] 

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Does inflation make sense to the common man?

With the weekly inflation index losing touch with the prices on the street the inflation figures don't make sense to the common man. Is it the creaky statistical infrastructure or that a common inflation index for a diverse and large economy like India is a tall order?   Full Article | Comments [3]