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Uruguay’s iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he’s dying

SANTIAGO, Chile — Uruguay’s former guerilla-turned-president, José Mujica, announced on Thursday that the cancer in his esophagus had spread to his liver, and that he had chosen to forgo further treatment. In what Mujica said would be his last interview, he told Busqueda, a weekly news magazine in Uruguay, that he was “doomed.” “Honestly, I am dying,” said the former …

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3 weeks ago

Scholars advocate for re-orienting arts, media towards peace and ecosophy

The Hindu

Scholars across borders, participating in an International Conference organised by Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education as a part of its decennial celebrations, emphasised the need for re-orienting different arts and media towards peace and ecosophy in Manipal on Friday. Talking about the meeting points between ecosophy and aesthetics, culture critic N. Manu Chakravarthy …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rahul Gandhi switched to blue T-shirt. How blue became colour of Dalit identity

India Today

After a year in his signature white T-shirt through biting cold and rain, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday switched it for a blue T-shirt. Not just Rahul Gandhi, most other Opposition MPs, were spotted in blue amid the ongoing political slugfest over Dalit icon BR Ambedkar. Besides being Ambedkar's favorite colour, retired IPS officer and Dalit activist SR Darapuri …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Review: Aardman’s patented British drollery returns with top-notch ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’

LA Times

A master of disguise, an evil genius with plenty of tricks up his wings and a relentless pursuer of retribution, Feathers McGraw nests among cinema’s great villains without ever having crooned a single chirp. McGraw has been slow-cooking his revenge against Wallace and Gromit, Aardman Animations’ inventor-and-dog duo, while serving time at a zoo since “The Wrong Trousers” back in …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hinduism and Hindutva not different: Ram Madhav

The Hindu

Contesting the argument that “Hindutva” and “Hinduism” need to be seen separately, Ram Madhav, former national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, said both are not different things but “the philosophical and practical sides of the same idea.” “People seek to make a distinction between Hindutva, Hinduism, Hinduness — Hinduism in practice is Hindutva. Nehru vs Deendayal Upadhyaya Commenting …

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4 weeks ago

Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences to hold event to mark completion of decennial celebrations

The Hindu

The Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences, MAHE, Manipal, will hold an international conference on Saturday, alumni meet on Sunday, and Kendra Sahitya Akademi book release on Monday to mark the completion of its decennial celebration. Centre Director Varadesh Hiregange told reporters in Manipal on Thursday that the programmes will be held in the Sarvodaya Hall of the GCPAS, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion: How a boy from Chennai rekindled India's ancient chess spirit

India Today

It happened in Sentosa, Singapore, on a humid December evening in 2024 that an 18-year-old from Chennai stood on the shoulders of Indian chess giants and changed the world forever. Here stood India’s second world champion, the heir to Viswanathan Anand’s legacy, taking his place in chess history as the 18th world champion overall, and the youngest ever. The echoes …

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1 month ago

Writer Ted Chiang on AI and grappling with big ideas

NPR

Writer Ted Chiang on AI and grappling with big ideas toggle caption Alan Berner Science fiction author Ted Chiang wishes he could write faster. Sponsor Message Chiang sat down with All Things Considered host Scott Detrow to talk about his writing process, the philosophical ideas that undergird science fiction and why he doesn't think AI is capable of making art. …

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1 month ago

Singing Tolstoy's praises

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-06 08:51 A rehearsal of the first musical commission War and Peace by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's full-length novel of the same title, at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre. This ambitious project by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing marks the …

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Singing Tolstoy's praises

China Daily

A rehearsal of the first musical commission War and Peace by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's full-length novel of the same title, at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre. This ambitious project by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing marks the first time that the famous novel by Leo Tolstoy is given …

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1 month ago

Singing Tolstoy's praises

China Daily

A rehearsal of the first musical commission War and Peace by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's full-length novel of the same title, at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre. This ambitious project by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing marks the first time that the famous novel by Leo Tolstoy is given …

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1 month ago

Charting Nepal's path to progress with China

China Daily

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. During Oli's visit to China in 2018, the joint statement issued by the two countries emphasized the importance of implementing the MoU to enhance connectivity through land ports, roads, railways, airways and telecommunications. This MoU was reaffirmed in the joint statement issued during the visit of former Nepal prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal …

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1 month ago

The Frontline Newsletter - Frontline

The Hindu

Published : Dec 04, 2024 20:06 IST - 6 MINS READ Dear reader, I’d like to believe that at some point in life, everybody reads books. Shakespeare, the one who knows it all about letters and the beings that live off them, explained it in style: “Come, and take choice of all my library, And so beguile thy sorrow.” This …

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1 month, 1 week ago

KA OTT release date: Kiran Abbavaram-starrer Telugu thriller starts streaming; check where to watch it online

Live Mint

KA OTT: After a successful theatrical release, the Telugu suspense thriller KA, starring Kiran Abbavaram, is now streaming online on OTT. KA OTT: When and where to watch Directed by Sujith and Sandeep, the digital streaming rights for KA have been secured by the ETV WIN. KA OTT: Languages The movie primarily released was in Telugu, and was dubbed into …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mega musical Rajadhiraaj showing in Delhi

The Hindu

After a star-studded gala premiere and running to packed auditorium at the Grand Theatre of NMACC, Mumbai, the mega musical Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela, opens on Friday night at the Jawahar Lal Nehru indoor auditorium in the Capital. The tech-driven mythology enacted by 180 artists is a blend of rich storytelling, foot-tapping songs and stunning visuals put together by lyricist …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver creates 'mini library on wheels', offers free books to passengers

Hindustan Times

In the heart of Bengaluru’s bustling streets, where honking horns and chaotic traffic are the norm, an autorickshaw offers passengers more than just a ride. Spotted by a local professional during a routine commute, this autorickshaw offers more than just a ride—it carries a treasure trove of books with titles like “Why Divorce?” and “God Loves You.” Passengers are invited …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver sets up library in vehicle, offers free books to passengers

India Today

A Bengaluru auto driver has captured the internet’s attention by transforming his vehicle into a mini library. While stuck in traffic, my friend stumbled upon this mini-library on wheels.” Highlighting the collection, he added, “From ‘Why Divorce?’ to ‘God Loves You,’ this auto driver doubles as a life coach, counselor, and spiritual guide, all while navigating Bengaluru’s chaotic roads.” See …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

House hails ‘living document’ to mark 75 years of Constitution

Hindustan Times

New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday described the Constitution as a “living and progressive document” that forms the bedrock of India’s democratic republic and emphasised that its true strength lies in the coordinated efforts of all constitutional bodies to improve citizens’ lives. “Our Constitution is not just a lawyer’s document; it is a spirit—a spirit of the age,” Modi …

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‘India is more like a continent…’: Nithin Kamath praises diversity over Europe

Live Mint

Nithin Kamath, the founder and chief executive officer of Indian brokerage firm Zerodha, recently took to social media to share his thoughts on India's vast diversity, contrasting it with the more uniform nature of several Western countries. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, November 26, Kamath reflected on his travels across several European countries, noting how each country …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Brexit views not covered by equalities law, tribunal rules

The Independent

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'A Man on the Inside' is one of the sweetest TV series since 'Ted Lasso'

NPR

'A Man on the Inside' is one of the sweetest TV series since 'Ted Lasso' Ted Danson stars as a retired professor who goes undercover at a retirement community in a charming new Netflix series that's both entertaining and surprisingly philosophical. DAVID BIANCULLI, BYLINE: In "The Good Place," series creator Michael Schur put an awful lot of trust in Ted …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

JNU introduces Indian knowledge elective for all, including engineering, management

India Today

Jawaharlal Nehru University is set to introduce a new elective course on Indian Knowledge Traditions, that will offer students across various disciplines, including engineering and management, a chance to explore India's ancient systems of knowledge. University sources have revealed that this initiative is part of broader efforts to integrate India's rich intellectual heritage into modern education and teach students about …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most

NPR

Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most Penguin Random House Sometimes, I do believe there is a Book God who sends the book I need, when I need it. For years, Billy Collins has been both blessed and burdened with the tag line that identifies him as "one of America's favorite poets." Sponsor …

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2 months ago

DU college, ICPR collaborate to host two-day conference on challenges and advantages of teaching Philosophy in schools

Hindustan Times

Leading philosophers, educationists and schoolteachers will gather at a Delhi University college for a two-day conference to discuss the challenges and advantages of teaching Philosophy in schools across the country. The conference -- Teaching Philosophy at School Level: Problems and Prospects -- will be organised on November 19-20 at Mata Sundri College for Women in collaboration with the Indian Council …

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Uruguay’s iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he’s dying

Scholars advocate for re-orienting arts, media towards peace and ecosophy

Rahul Gandhi switched to blue T-shirt. How blue became colour of Dalit identity

Review: Aardman’s patented British drollery returns with top-notch ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’

Hinduism and Hindutva not different: Ram Madhav

Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences to hold event to mark completion of decennial celebrations

Opinion: How a boy from Chennai rekindled India's ancient chess spirit

Writer Ted Chiang on AI and grappling with big ideas

Singing Tolstoy's praises

Singing Tolstoy's praises

Singing Tolstoy's praises

Charting Nepal's path to progress with China

The Frontline Newsletter - Frontline

KA OTT release date: Kiran Abbavaram-starrer Telugu thriller starts streaming; check where to watch it online

Mega musical Rajadhiraaj showing in Delhi

Bengaluru auto driver creates 'mini library on wheels', offers free books to passengers

Bengaluru auto driver sets up library in vehicle, offers free books to passengers

House hails ‘living document’ to mark 75 years of Constitution

‘India is more like a continent…’: Nithin Kamath praises diversity over Europe

Pro-Brexit views not covered by equalities law, tribunal rules

'A Man on the Inside' is one of the sweetest TV series since 'Ted Lasso'

JNU introduces Indian knowledge elective for all, including engineering, management

Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most

DU college, ICPR collaborate to host two-day conference on challenges and advantages of teaching Philosophy in schools