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Taslima Nasrin accuses Mamata government of forcing removal of ‘Lajja’ play from West Bengal theatre festivals

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin accused the West Bengal government of stifling the voice of artistes and writers, claiming that the play 'Lajja', adapted from her novel, was forced to be cancelled at two theatre festivals in the State. Ms. Nasrin criticised the West Bengal administration for using the excuse that the play could lead to violence. "The little difference …

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Taslima Nasrin attacks West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over 'Lajja' cancellation, gets BJP backing

Hindustan Times

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin has accused the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal of stifling the voices of artists and writers. Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin Taslima Nasrin claimed that the play 'Lajja', adapted from her novel, was forced to be cancelled at two theatre festivals in the state. BJP backs Taslima Nasrin, attacks Mamata Banerjee The opposition Bharatiya …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

CNN

CNN — The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. … I just thought the way we played as a group and how we were able to do it what felt the best.” Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against the Thunder. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Bucks …

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Remote community desperate to end pool drought

ABC

Rachel Mealey: A remote community in the Northern Territory is desperate for somewhere to swim to beat the summer heat. But for the last four years in Wurrumiyanga, a remote community on the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory, there's been only silence with their pool sitting abandoned. Olivana Lathouris: A few hours away in the remote community of Ngukurr, …

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Modi blames Congress for stifling Constitution across 7 decades

Hindustan Times

The Congress never respected the Constitution and five generations of leaders tried to insult and undermine the sacred document for political gain and appeasement politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, lashing out at the biggest Opposition party for what he called the indelible sin of imposing the Emergency and damaging constitutional freedoms. Modi blames Congress for stifling Constitution …

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2 weeks ago

Judge hands Biden's FTC major antitrust win on grocery stores

Raw Story

A federal judge delivered a huge win to the departing Biden administration on Tuesday, ruling in favor of the Federal Trade Commission's action against the merger of the Kroger and Albertsons supermarket chains, reported the Wall Street Journal. “Evidence shows that defendants engage in substantial head-to-head competition and the proposed merger would remove that competition,” Judge Adrienne Nelson ruled. The …

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Don’t jump the gun: We may not need a new law to shield us from AI harms

Live Mint

In an earlier article in this column, I spoke of a lecture that Justice Easterbrook once delivered on the subject of property in cyberspace. Much of what is being written about AI and the harms it could cause point to the need for fresh regulation that writers feel will address the harms AI can cause. But do we really need …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Like landslides, BJP ignores rules, norms: Priyanka Gandhi

New Indian Express

MALAPPURAM: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday compared BJP’s political behaviour to the landslides that hit Wayanad in July, saying that like the natural disaster, the saffron party ignores rules, provides no explanations, and disregards democratic norms usually followed in political contests. The behaviour of the ruling party, the BJP, disregards democratic norms, even those normally adhered to in …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Algeria facing growing calls to release French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal

Associated Press

Politicians, writers and activists have called for the release of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, whose arrest in Algeria is seen as the latest instance of the stifling of creative expression in the military-dominated North African country. He added Sansal’s work “does honor to both his countries and to the values we cherish.” The European Parliament discussed Algeria’s repression of freedom …

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Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has appeared to confirm that his social media company X, formerly …

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British businesses say budget stifling growth

China Daily

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-26 11:01 Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, host an investment roundtable discussion with members of the BlackRock executive board at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov 21, 2024. After surveying its 190,000 member-businesses, the organization, which is also known as the …

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British businesses say budget stifling growth

China Daily

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, host an investment roundtable discussion with members of the BlackRock executive board at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov 21, 2024. After surveying its 190,000 member-businesses, the organization, which is also known as the CBI, said tax rises contained in the budget mean companies now expect to …

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1 month ago

Michel Barnier ‘won’t last until Christmas’ as polls reveal collapsing popularity of France’s new PM

The Telegraph

Michel Barnier is facing a battle to survive until Christmas as polls show more than half of the nation back a no-confidence vote in France’s new prime minister. According to a survey published on Saturday in La Tribune Dimanche, 53 per cent of respondents want to oust the former Brexit negotiator just months after he was appointed. “It’s a return …

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JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss

LA Times

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, center, passes around USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, as center Rayah Marshall, left, and guard Talia von Oelhoffen defend during the first half of the Trojans’ 74-61 loss Saturday at Galen Center. “You don’t schedule this game because you think anything is going to be a 40-point win,” Gottlieb said, speaking about how she and …

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How to regulate AI without stifling innovation

Live Mint

The biggest challenge with artificial intelligence is that we don’t have enough yet. This may sound obvious, but many regulatory enthusiasts ignore the technology’s benefits out of an overabundance of caution and instead support delaying AI until it is proven absolutely safe. Cost-benefit analysis requires regulators to think not only about the risks of AI but also the risks from …

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Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’

Al Jazeera

Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention. A Zimbabwe court has convicted an opposition leader and 34 activists on charges of participating in an unlawful gathering, more than five months after they were taken into pre-trial detention. Jameson Timba, interim leader of a faction of the splintered Citizens Coalition for Change opposition party, and …

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Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife

Al Jazeera

Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent. The changes elevate Ortega’s wife and vice president, Rosario Murillo, to the post of “co-president”. Rights groups and international observers slammed the vote as a “sham” and accused the Sandinista leader of stifling dissent by trying to legalise the “absolute power” Ortega and his …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Malaika Arora wears the quirkiest denim jacket and shorts outfit worth a whopping…

Hindustan Times

For fashion lovers everywhere, Malaika Arora has showcased various sartorial trends in her latest looks, from seriously glamorous gowns to chic holiday looks. Malaika Arora makes a case for denim on denim Malaika Arora's casual-cool style grabbed attention at an event in Mumbai over the weekend. The classic streetwear piece has been around for decades, but Malaika reinvented denim fashion …

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Rahul Gandhi alleges ’senior minister’ forcing ’play-fair businesses’ to praise PM Modi

Live Mint

In a tweet following the release of his recent op-ed, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an allegation against the government, claiming that several "play-fair businesses" have been pressured by a "senior minister" to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's programs on social media. Rahul Gandhi wrote, "After my article, many play-fair businesses are telling me that a senior …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Louisville Dominates Morehead State in Season Opener, Clinching Victory in Debut Season

Associated Press

Louisville dominated Morehead State in their season opener, showcasing their defensive prowess with a 93-45 victory. Kasean Pryor shone with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and a double-double, while Terrence Edwards Jr. and James Scott added 15 and 12 points respectively. The Cardinals dominated the first half, holding Morehead State to just 23.1% shooting and forcing 21 turnovers. The win marks …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Readers discuss The Times’ non-endorsement in the presidential race

LA Times

To the editor: At any other time, the owners of the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post may have had good reasons to discontinue presidential endorsements. The decisions by L.A. Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos to withhold their editorial boards’ endorsements of Vice President Kamala Harris so close to the election are akin …

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Taxes 'are going to be high for 10 years'... and Rachel Reeves may have to come back for more, warns think-tank

Daily Mail

Even before the dust has settled on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, it is becoming increasingly apparent that it will be disastrous for Britain. Imposing tax increases on a scale rarely seen outside of wartime, recession or pandemic, and embarking on a colossal borrowing binge to fund public services, she has taken a huge gamble with the economy. The Chancellor Rachel …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Buehler, Dodgers one win away from World Series title after stifling Yankees: Takeaways

New York Times

By Fabian Ardaya, Tyler Kepner, Chris Kirschner and Brendan Kuty NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in the Bronx on Monday with momentum on their side against the New York Yankees. Third base coach Luis Rojas waved home cement-footed Giancarlo Stanton as he rounded third base on Anthony Volpe’s single to left field with two outs in the …

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2 months ago

Laura Marling review, Patterns in Repeat: Happy departure from the Joni Mitchell motherhood narrative

The Independent

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Taslima Nasrin accuses Mamata government of forcing removal of ‘Lajja’ play from West Bengal theatre festivals

Taslima Nasrin attacks West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over 'Lajja' cancellation, gets BJP backing

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

Remote community desperate to end pool drought

Modi blames Congress for stifling Constitution across 7 decades

Judge hands Biden's FTC major antitrust win on grocery stores

Don’t jump the gun: We may not need a new law to shield us from AI harms

Like landslides, BJP ignores rules, norms: Priyanka Gandhi

Algeria facing growing calls to release French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X

British businesses say budget stifling growth

British businesses say budget stifling growth

Michel Barnier ‘won’t last until Christmas’ as polls reveal collapsing popularity of France’s new PM

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss

How to regulate AI without stifling innovation

Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’

Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife

Malaika Arora wears the quirkiest denim jacket and shorts outfit worth a whopping…

Rahul Gandhi alleges ’senior minister’ forcing ’play-fair businesses’ to praise PM Modi

Louisville Dominates Morehead State in Season Opener, Clinching Victory in Debut Season

Letters to the Editor: Readers discuss The Times’ non-endorsement in the presidential race

Taxes 'are going to be high for 10 years'... and Rachel Reeves may have to come back for more, warns think-tank

Buehler, Dodgers one win away from World Series title after stifling Yankees: Takeaways

Laura Marling review, Patterns in Repeat: Happy departure from the Joni Mitchell motherhood narrative