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Justice, Constitution align with more women on the bench: Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice BV Nagarathna spoke candidly on a range of issues, reflecting on the enduring legacy of her father, justice ES Venkataramiah, and sharing her thoughts on her impending tenure as the first woman Chief Justice of India. In a conversation with Utkarsh Anand, justice Nagarathna delved into her judicial philosophy, the evolving role of women in the judiciary and the …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

To ‘understand the human condition,’ this anthropologist embedded with migrant smugglers

LA Times

Jason De León, author of “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.” Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. This week we speak with lifelong Angeleno Jason De Leon, whose book “Soldiers and Kings,” a harrowing and deeply empathetic study of smugglers guiding migrants across Mexico, recently won the National Book Award for nonfiction. …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

Tata Play CEO's 'Don't build careers. Rent people' post triggers debate

India Today

Harit Nagpal, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Play Ltd, has triggered a debate online after using the term “rent people” to describe hiring practices. While it’s true that employees may not stay with one company forever, treating the relationship as purely transactional undermines the importance of long-term investment in individuals,” a user said. True, people don’t stay forever—but let’s …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

New drama displays romantic charm of Macao

China Daily

Hong Kong actor Sun Yang portrays the son of the owner of a canteen in Macao in Begin Again. To mark the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, the new drama series Begin Again premiered on Mango TV on Wednesday. This urban drama unfolds three romantic encounters in Macao, highlighting the meeting between art curator Chen Jiahui and …

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New drama displays romantic charm of Macao

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-18 15:44 Hong Kong actor Sun Yang portrays the son of the owner of a canteen in Macao in Begin Again. To mark the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, the new drama series Begin Again premiered on Mango TV on Wednesday. This urban drama unfolds three romantic encounters in Macao, highlighting the meeting between …

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6 days, 1 hour ago

Ohio State’s Howard and Vols’ Iamaleava dealing with playoff pressure from different perspectives

Associated Press

Nico Iamaleava has been learning on the job with each snap, and Saturday night will be his 14th start this year for the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. “I’ve been playing college football for five years now, and this is all I have left,” Howard said. Ohio State coach Ryan Day sees Howard’s resiliency and positive approach as evidence the veteran will …

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6 days, 23 hours ago

Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online

NL Times

The risk of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands remains “substantial,” the fourth most severe threat level out of five, according to the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. There is a “realistic” possibility of an attack, particularly because of the speed at which young people are radicalizing online, both in right-wing extremist circles and jihadist circles. Young people who …

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1 week ago

Book review: Dhruva Jaishankar’s ‘Vishwa Shastra’ is a prescriptive, descriptive, and masterful narration of India’s rise

Firstpost

What sets the book apart is that instead of being a polemical take on foreign policy during these polarised times, it is factual, objective, and spartan, and nudges the readers to use their powers of deduction As India grows in economic stature, pulls more and more people out of abject poverty, urbanises at scale and speed, expands its middle class …

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1 week, 1 day ago

How the rising presence of women in boardrooms is transforming the workforce

India Today

The technology sector has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but a quiet revolution is underway. When companies actively embed DE&I into their core policies and create leadership pathways for women, the result is a more engaged workforce and better business outcomes as they foster inclusivity. UPSKILLING Separate programs may inadvertently suggest that women need special assistance to succeed, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Expats donate blood at Shanghai charity event

China Daily

Helena Mathis, an exchange student from Austria at Tongji University, donates blood at the Shanghai Blood Center on Saturday. Mishkat, who has been in the city for two years, pledged to be available for emergency blood donations and expressed his commitment to continue supporting such causes after his first blood donation journey with Bloodline on Saturday. Daria Fontana, an exchange …

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Expats donate blood at Shanghai charity event

China Daily

Helena Mathis, an exchange student from Austria at Tongji University, donates blood at the Shanghai Blood Center on Saturday. Mishkat, who has been in the city for two years, pledged to be available for emergency blood donations and expressed his commitment to continue supporting such causes after his first blood donation journey with Bloodline on Saturday. Daria Fontana, an exchange …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Alternate reality': NYT experiment immerses reporter in far-right media

Raw Story

One common explanation for the outcome of the 2024 presidential election is that the far-right's vast social media ecosystem was able to reach more Americans than traditional media, influencing a decisive number of voters in key battleground states. In a Friday article, journalist Stuart A. Thompson — who covers right-wing media — dove head-first into Rumble, which is a preferred …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Top 5 Friday OTT releases: Mismatched, Despatch, and more must-see web series & movies to watch this weekend

Live Mint

OTT releases this week: Several movies and web series were released on OTT on Friday, December 13, making them perfect for a weekend binge-watch. When and where to watch: Netflix, December 13 Bandish Bandits Season 2 This season continues the story of Radhe, a classical music prodigy, and Tamanna, a rising pop star. When and where to watch: Prime Video, …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Chinese college students excel at International Communication Contest

China Daily

The competition site of the 2024 "FLTRP·ETIC Cup" "Understanding Contemporary China" International Communication Contest. The grand finale also celebrated the champions in nine foreign language categories, alongside top performers in the English Translation Contest and English Interpreting Contest. Under the theme, "Understanding Contemporary China, Communicating with the World", the series of foreign language contests aimed to deepen college students' understanding …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Kerala CM Vijayan to inaugurate IFFK 2024; actor Shabana Azmi to attend

Hindustan Times

Thiruvananthapuram, The curtains will go up on the 29th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala here on Friday with a diverse line-up of films from around the world. Kerala CM Vijayan to inaugurate IFFK 2024; actor Shabana Azmi to attend With a rich tapestry of genres, styles and perspectives, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience for film …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Bulgarians keen on China's culture

China Daily

SOFIA — It is hard to imagine that someone living on the other side of the world could be interested in your culture as the result of just a handful of encounters. Eleven prominent experts visited cities like Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv to share insights into Chinese civilization through philosophy, history, literature and art. One highlight was a lecture …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Bulgarians keen on China's culture

China Daily

SOFIA — It is hard to imagine that someone living on the other side of the world could be interested in your culture as the result of just a handful of encounters. Eleven prominent experts visited cities like Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv to share insights into Chinese civilization through philosophy, history, literature and art. One highlight was a lecture …

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1 week, 5 days ago

S. Africa’s new research guidelines not a green light for heritable human genome editing

Raw Story

The recently updated South African Ethics in Health Research Guidelines have been a recent cause of concern, with some researchers and bioethicists interpreting them as allowing what’s known as heritable human genome editing. Rather than allowing heritable human genome editing, the guidelines acknowledge the reality that South African law already allows human genome editing. That this was the purpose is …

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HTS Takes Control of Syria Amid Reform, Rights Concerns

Deccan Chronicle

The Syrian government has undergone a significant transformation, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham assuming leadership following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. HTS, previously designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and other nations, has announced plans to transition Syria towards a free-market economy in a bid to attract global investment and rebuild the nation’s shattered infrastructure. However, the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Varun Dhawan responds if he would work in a film like Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal

India Today

Varun Dhawan, at a recent interview, shared if he would ever be able to take up a role like Ranbir Kapoor's from Animal. During a conversation with GQ India, Varun Dhawan was asked if he would consider a film like 'Animal', which has faced criticism for promoting problematic narratives. He’s a guy I definitely would want to work with.” Earlier, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Former Tory MP who organised infamous Nazi-themed stag party joins Nigel Farage’s Reform

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former Tory MP who organised an infamous Nazi-themed stag party …

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Rising fashion talents shine at Chitkara University’s graduate fashion show ‘Emerge’

Hindustan Times

Chitkara University’s department of fashion design, Chitkara Design School, recently hosted the “Emerge Graduate Fashion Show 2024”, a dynamic showcase of creativity and innovation from emerging fashion talents. The event featured 11 carefully curated student collections, ranging from knitwear, zero-waste designs, and heritage Indian textiles to fusion wear, street wear, athleisure, and avant-garde styles. The show was attended by notable …

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The View’s Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg clash over Trump policies

The Independent

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Only 3% India’s population invests in mutual funds, indicates underpenetration: Motilal Oswal

Live Mint

Mumbai, December 10 : India's capital market has surged significantly over the past four years as the number of demat accounts in the country has surged more than fourfold, reaching 17.9 crore by October 2024, says a report by Motilal Oswal. However, the report highlighted that only 3 per cent of the country's population invests in mutual funds, underscoring the …

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Justice, Constitution align with more women on the bench: Justice BV Nagarathna

To ‘understand the human condition,’ this anthropologist embedded with migrant smugglers

Tata Play CEO's 'Don't build careers. Rent people' post triggers debate

New drama displays romantic charm of Macao

New drama displays romantic charm of Macao

Ohio State’s Howard and Vols’ Iamaleava dealing with playoff pressure from different perspectives

Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online

Book review: Dhruva Jaishankar’s ‘Vishwa Shastra’ is a prescriptive, descriptive, and masterful narration of India’s rise

How the rising presence of women in boardrooms is transforming the workforce

Expats donate blood at Shanghai charity event

Expats donate blood at Shanghai charity event

'Alternate reality': NYT experiment immerses reporter in far-right media

Top 5 Friday OTT releases: Mismatched, Despatch, and more must-see web series & movies to watch this weekend

Chinese college students excel at International Communication Contest

Kerala CM Vijayan to inaugurate IFFK 2024; actor Shabana Azmi to attend

Bulgarians keen on China's culture

Bulgarians keen on China's culture

S. Africa’s new research guidelines not a green light for heritable human genome editing

HTS Takes Control of Syria Amid Reform, Rights Concerns

Varun Dhawan responds if he would work in a film like Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal

Former Tory MP who organised infamous Nazi-themed stag party joins Nigel Farage’s Reform

Rising fashion talents shine at Chitkara University’s graduate fashion show ‘Emerge’

The View’s Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg clash over Trump policies

Only 3% India’s population invests in mutual funds, indicates underpenetration: Motilal Oswal