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A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
This article, originally published in 2016, features a tribute by Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Gandhi. King discusses how Gandhi's non-violent methods influenced his own approach to the civil rights movement in the United States. He emphasizes the importance of resisting evil without resorting to violence, and praises Gandhi for showing that social problems can be solved peacefully. King also acknowledges the continued relevance of Gandhi's principles in addressing international conflicts.

The details of the 2 million excess deaths in 2021 | Number Theory
India recorded nearly 2 million excess deaths in 2021, with Covid-19 deaths underreported by 81,000. The data suggests overwhelmed health systems and an unexplained spike in overall mortality during the pandemic's deadliest year.

Have we missed the dandy in SRK?
Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a black Sabyasachi ensemble, featuring a floor-length coat, silk shirt, and gold-diamond tiger head cane. He represented Indian cinema with elegance, embodying the event's "Black Dandy" theme through sophisticated, understated styling.

What we know about caste inequality in India | Number Theory
A new caste census in India aims to reveal population demographics and potentially capture economic inequality. Existing surveys already indicate significant disparities in employment and household conditions across different caste groups.

Problematics | Play the magician
A magician performs a card trick where you select four random cards, deal additional cards based on their values, and then reveal a predetermined card matching the sum of the face-up cards' values, showcasing a mathematical prediction technique.