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An enduring legacy of empowerment and change
1 day, 3 hours ago

An enduring legacy of empowerment and change

The Hindu  

At the entrance of Marlavai, a village nestled deep in the tribal heartland of Telangana’s Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, a commemorative arch reading ‘Adivasula Aathmabandhuvu Haimendorf Betty Elizabeth’ stands like a sentinel. Through meticulous field studies conducted along with his wife Elizabeth in the 1940s, Haimendorf identified the socio-economic challenges faced by the Raj Gonds under the Nizam’s rule in …

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‘I felt like a messenger,’ says Nirmala Lakshman, author of The Tamils — A Portrait of a Community
1 day, 5 hours ago

‘I felt like a messenger,’ says Nirmala Lakshman, author of The Tamils — A Portrait of a Community

The Hindu  

In The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community, Nirmala Lakshman presents a meticulously researched yet highly accessible account of the Tamils and their history. In a conversation, she talks about the book, its themes, and if there is something like ‘the Tamil way’. In 2023, Bharathidasan University’s department of remote sensing claimed to have found evidence in the Bay of …

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Genre-bender: review of The Tamils — A Portrait of a Community by Nirmala Lakshman
1 day, 5 hours ago

Genre-bender: review of The Tamils — A Portrait of a Community by Nirmala Lakshman

The Hindu  

For a work that is subtitled A Portrait of a Community, Nirmala Lakshman begins The Tamils on an unusual but arresting note — a pinch of prehistory. One suspects her decision to start her expansive journey in her extremely engaging new book lies at least partly in her desire to ground the history and culture of a people within a …

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Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to his once-lush LA neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire
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1 day, 6 hours ago

Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to his once-lush LA neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Steve Guttenberg awoke Thursday morning to a grim reality: The treacherous wildfire that tore through the Pacific Palisades had left his once-lush neighborhood charred and unrecognizable. “Just this morning, I woke up and I was really conscious of my mental state and my mental health, because the last three days, I’ve seen so much tragedy,” said Guttenberg, …

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A colonial ‘high road’ that has bypassed growth
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A colonial ‘high road’ that has bypassed growth

The Hindu  

Between 1911 and 1920, a British engineer, binoculars in hand, stood on a railway bridge and looked across a road that ran through Chittoor village, then the district headquarters. For Chittoor’s denizens aged 40 to 80, the High Road remains a landmark of the city, as it continues to serve as the vital link to Vellore, Chennai, and Tirupati. Given …

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Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area
1 day, 7 hours ago

Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother is among thousands who have lost their homes as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. “My mom is in good hands, but her house is gone,” Golden State’s coach said Thursday night before the Warriors played the Detroit Pistons. “I’ve been on the phone with my siblings quite a bit.” Kerr said …

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How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market
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1 day, 9 hours ago

How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk. California homeowners in wildfire-prone areas either go without insurance or join the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, which the state …

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How You Can Instantly Help With The Los Angeles Wildfires
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1 day, 9 hours ago

How You Can Instantly Help With The Los Angeles Wildfires

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As wildfires rage across neighborhoods in Los Angeles, we’re seeing constant footage of the frightening blazes and devastation. World Central Kitchen Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen has mobilized relief teams throughout the Los Angeles area to feed first responders and affected residents. Direct Relief The nonprofit humanitarian organization Direct Relief is working with local health providers …

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Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'
1 day, 9 hours ago

Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Friday detained several BJP workers after they launched a massive protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, accusing him of "insulting the people of Purvanchali community". The protest was triggered after Kejriwal accused the BJP of manipulating the electoral rolls by registering "fake" voters from Uttar Pradesh and …

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'OMG girl read the room': Canadian influencer faces brutal trolling over insensitive remark on LA wildfires
1 day, 9 hours ago

'OMG girl read the room': Canadian influencer faces brutal trolling over insensitive remark on LA wildfires

India Today  

Canadian influencer Meg DeAngelis has faced heavy backlash for making a seemingly tone-deaf remark about the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed at least 10 lives and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Her lighthearted comment about fleeing the cold of New York for the warmth of Los Angeles didn’t resonate well with her …

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Don’t Speak Chinese: Stigma and Fear in Cambodia’s Chinese Community
1 day, 9 hours ago

Don’t Speak Chinese: Stigma and Fear in Cambodia’s Chinese Community

The Diplomat  

When Henry Cui, a Chinese-Canadian real estate investor, first arrived in Phnom Penh in 2019, he was optimistic about the opportunities awaiting him in Cambodia and the support that he would receive from the city’s large Chinese community. Yet, when he returned from abroad in 2022, another Chinese expatriate gave him some unexpected advice: “Don’t speak Chinese.” This warning highlighted …

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle open up their home to friends forced to flee LA wildfires
1 day, 9 hours ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle open up their home to friends forced to flee LA wildfires

India Today  

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are stepping forward to support the Southern California community after devastating wildfires forced thousands to evacuate Los Angeles and left many homeless. The wildfires, which began on January 7, have displaced more than 100,000 people in Los Angeles so far with the Palisades and Eaton Fires continuing to burn in the region. The foundation is …

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A full meal for Rs 9 at Uttar Pradesh's newly launched 'Maa Ki Rasoi': See pics
1 day, 9 hours ago

A full meal for Rs 9 at Uttar Pradesh's newly launched 'Maa Ki Rasoi': See pics

India Today  

Dal, four rotis, vegetables, rice, salad, and a dessert for just Rs 9! As Uttar Pradesh prepares for Mahakumbh 2025, the state government launched 'Maa Ki Rasoi'-a fully air-conditioned, hygienic, and modern restaurant-on Friday. The community kitchen, built in an area of about 2,000 square feet on the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital campus, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister …

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Despite decline in political clout, Jats still a significant force in Delhi
1 day, 9 hours ago

Despite decline in political clout, Jats still a significant force in Delhi

India Today  

The Jat community, once a dominant political force in Delhi, has seen its influence wane over time due to urbanisation, demographic shifts, and changing political dynamics. While Jats still hold sway in pockets like Najafgarh, Vikaspuri, and Matiala in West Delhi, the growing influence of migrants from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana has reshaped these areas. The BJP has fielded …

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'A step backward': IFCN condemns Meta's move to end third-party fact-checking
1 day, 9 hours ago

'A step backward': IFCN condemns Meta's move to end third-party fact-checking

India Today  

Responding to Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking programme, the International Fact-Checking Network said on Thursday this move “threatens to undo nearly a decade of progress in promoting accurate information online”, calling it a “step backward for those who want to see an internet that prioritises accurate and trustworthy information". It is now being replaced with Community Notes, similar …

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Gaza Doctor’s Kidnapping Underscores Israel’s Pattern Of Targeting Health Care
1 day, 10 hours ago

Gaza Doctor’s Kidnapping Underscores Israel’s Pattern Of Targeting Health Care

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the Israeli military continues to block access to a high-profile Palestinian doctor they kidnapped last month, medical workers and aid groups say that Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s ongoing detention and the lack of transparency around it underscores Israel’s larger campaign of systematically destroying Gaza’s health care system. That’s illegal detention, it’s an illegal arrest.” Recently released …

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Residents In Neighborhood Nearest The Origin Of Palisades Fire Plead For Help
1 day, 10 hours ago

Residents In Neighborhood Nearest The Origin Of Palisades Fire Plead For Help

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Nora Golling lives in Palisades Highlands, the community nearest the origin of the Palisades Fire, which began about 10 a.m. Monday. The fire burned the family’s patio furniture and outdoor umbrella, but they kept their house safe using a pool pump, water hoses and buckets of tap water. “We don’t have any big active fires, but there …

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Maui fire survivors are finding solace in horse therapy
1 day, 11 hours ago

Maui fire survivors are finding solace in horse therapy

Associated Press  

Golden afternoon sunlight poured over Garrett Higgins as he stood quietly in the center of a gated corral in mid-December. The interaction was the conclusion of an exercise called “connection,” a typical part of Higgins’ weekly sessions at The Spirit Horse Ranch, a nonprofit in Central Maui that uses horses to help people through grief or trauma. This unique form …

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As Meta shifts away from professional fact-checkers, Indian firms await clarity
1 day, 12 hours ago

As Meta shifts away from professional fact-checkers, Indian firms await clarity

The Hindu  

Indian fact-checking organisations are on tenterhooks as they await the consequences of Meta’s decision to abandon its partnerships with professional fact-checking organisations in favour of a community-led model, starting with the U.S. Amitabh Kumar, founder of Social and Media Matters, which has worked with large social media platforms, said that he was trying to keep an open mind on Meta’s …

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Modi, Shah cheating Delhi’s Jat community by not extending reservation: Kejriwal
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1 day, 13 hours ago

Modi, Shah cheating Delhi’s Jat community by not extending reservation: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the BJP has been “cheating” the Jat community of Delhi by not adding them to the Central government’s Other Backward Classes list, “despite multiple promises”. Hitting back, BJP’s New Delhi candidate Parvesh Sahib Singh said Mr. Kejriwal’s political foothold seems to be “slipping”, as he has “started dividing Delhi into …

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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Police have registered a case against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil in Latur district for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and his community during a public rally. The complaint, filed by Kishor Munde, a supporter of the Minister, alleged that Mr. Jarange-Patil made objectionable comments targeting Mr. Munde and the Vanjari community …

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Inculcating Religious Feelings Amongst Members Of A Particular Community Not A Public Function Or Public Duty: Telangana HC Reiterates
1 day, 16 hours ago

Inculcating Religious Feelings Amongst Members Of A Particular Community Not A Public Function Or Public Duty: Telangana HC Reiterates

Live Law  

Dismissing a plea by former employees of certain public trusts/charities– some of whom are stated to be engaged in imparting education and religious teachings– alleging misappropriation of funds, the Telangana High Court reiterated that inculcating religious feelings among members of a particular community cannot be equated to public function or discharge of a public duty. The court was hearing a …

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MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
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MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires

Wired  

As wildfires raged out of control across the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, consuming over 28,000 acres of land, destroying thousands of homes and buildings including entire neighborhoods, and causing the deaths of at least five people, President-elect Donald Trump, his MAGA acolytes, right-wing commentators, conservative news outlets, and far-right conspiracists all laid the blame not on climate change or …

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Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector
1 day, 17 hours ago

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector

The Hindu  

Medical professionals on Thursday urged the government to urgently strengthen primary health centres, community health centres and district health centres in the State. Health Budget-2025’, organised by Praja Aarogya Vedika at MBVK Bhavan in Vijayawada, doctors discussed the importance of raising the allocation for the health sector in the upcoming Budget. Some of their demands include attention to preventive healthcare; …

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