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The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy

Panchabati Baske, 50, does not mind snakes in paddy fields. “There are 118 women farmers here who are growing organic paddy,” she says. Freedom from control Rekha Sinh, 42, a farmer who has been instrumental in getting 102 women farmers at her village, Biriberia, to join Aamon, says organic farming has been about breaking barriers. The lyrics go: “Keetnasake desh …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of horror emerge inside Syria’s Saydnaya prison, dubbed ‘The Slaughterhouse’

Associated Press

SAYDNAYA, Syria — Behind the coils of razor wire and concrete walls, glimpses of the horror emerge from the warren of dank, airless corridors of what has been dubbed “The Slaughterhouse.” A coarse, heavy rope lies on the ground, tied into a hangman’s noose. The setting sun streams through windows as a man walks through the infamous Saydnaya military prison …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

On a Himalayan trail

New Indian Express

Can winds whisper songs of the farthest of lands, the Himalayas? We were standing in the middle of a giant hallway where AI-enabled projections on the walls painted Himalayan heritage — animated snow-clad mountains, elusive snow leopards, monkeys, red pandas, and yak along with collages of flora and artefacts. The evocative presentation was ‘Where the Wind Tastes of Forgotten Songs,’ …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Picnic hour in NCR!

New Indian Express

Scrolling through Instagram these days, I couldn’t help but notice that almost every second photo is of a jolly group basking in the gentle winter sun, on one of Delhi’s many gorgeous public gardens. The expansive, manicured gardens with water bodies that skirt around them, dotted by centuries-old relics that stand as stoic reminders of Delhi’s fathomless history, have a …

Delhi Picnic Hour

5 days, 2 hours ago

Trump nominees hitting walls as GOP senators start 'testing their limits': NYT analyst

Raw Story

Reacting to reports that several of Donald Trump's key cabinet nominees are facing more resistance than expected, a member of The New York Times editorial board claimed GOP lawmakers are seeing how far they can go opposing the president-elect. According to the NYT's Mara Gay, that could be a problem for Trump and his allies who have been ramping up …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Dancers Nilava Sen and Prachi Saathi’s out-of-the-box choroegraphies

The Hindu

The outdoor space of the heritage property Kingsley provided a nice ambience for two creative presentations as part of Kanakavalli’s ‘Rasa Margazhi Edit’ festival. An introspective personal journey to find the meaning of life was the core concept of ‘Entheos’, the solo debut of young dancer Nilava Sen. But the two mediums can work homogeneously was highlighted when Mumbai-based Prachi …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Food Safety Task Force conducted an inspection at Mehfil Biryani Darbar in Narayanguda on Tuesday. It has been found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant's food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are essential for ensuring safe food practices. …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

As wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in

Associated Press

JERUSALEM — As the war in Gaza rages, Syria’s government transforms, and the Israeli-occupied West Bank seethes, Armenian residents of the Old City of Jerusalem fight a different battle — one that is quieter, they say, but no less existential. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in

Al Jazeera

As Israel’s war on Gaza rages and Israeli attacks on people in the occupied West Bank continue, Armenian residents of the Old City of Jerusalem are fighting a different battle – quieter, they say, but no less existential. Now, the small Christian community has begun to fracture under pressure from forces they say threaten them and the multifaith character of …

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6 days, 6 hours ago

After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow

Op India

After centuries-old Shiva temple was uncovered in Varanasi, the concerned department is taking swift action. This comes a week after three idols were recovered from a well near the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal following the temple’s reopening. The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly.” On Monday, devotees painted ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Har Har …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

Your blood pressure reading is probably wrong

Live Mint

More often than not, patients and even nurses and doctors are skipping steps that help paint an accurate portrait of someone’s blood pressure. “To really make a dent at improving people’s cardiovascular health, we need to screen and treat people for hypertension, but we need to do it correctly," said Dr. Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at the Johns Hopkins …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Syrian families scour hospitals and morgues for loved ones lost under Assad's rule

NPR

Syrian families scour hospitals and morgues for loved ones lost under Assad's rule toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Warning: This article contains descriptions of torture. toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Searching for Americans Mouaz Moustafa, the founder of the human rights and aid organization Syrian Emergency Task Force, is on a mission to look for Americans. toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR In the …

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1 week ago

Accent walls to textured finished: Make your home stylish with Pantone's Colour of the Year Mocha Mousse

Hindustan Times

Mocha Mousse is the hottest new colour. This sophisticated shade, a fusion of earthy browns with subtle warmth, offers versatility and can complement various design styles.“ Accent walls for a cosy ambiance Mocha mousse doesn't have to be in the spotlight, even if it's the colour of the year. Misbah Kapadia said, “Use Mocha Mousse as an accent wall in …

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Bengaluru streets turn into art galleries with Gode BLR mural festival

Hindustan Times

The streets of Bengaluru have been transformed into a vibrant living gallery as part of the Gode BLR Mural Festival, a Bengaluru Hubba 2024 initiative. Organised as part of Bengaluru Hubba 2024, the Gode BLR festival has transformed ordinary walls into works of art, Murals have sprung to life across key locations in the city, adding splashes of color and …

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1 week ago

Power lesson: ‘Master States’ tend to arise on the back of geopolitical upheavals

Live Mint

Right, as the world goes, is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must"—Thucydides. This system is governed not by rules or by any manner of a ‘global rules-based order,’ but by an oligarchy of ‘Master States’ that, by dint of their dominance of military and economic …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Artisera opens art gallery in Bengaluru

The Hindu

After making a name for themselves in the online art space over the past nine years, Artisera threw open the doors of their first-ever physical space in Bengaluru last week, with an inaugural show. Initially founded by Varun Backliwal and Lisa Jain as an online art gallery in 2019, Artisera displayed the works of as many as 34 artists at …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Love of song bonds chorus and community

China Daily

Marking its 15th birthday, China NCPA Chorus, the resident chorus of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, gives a concert at the venue last Sunday, featuring a selection of the chorus' finest works. Fifteen years ago, a group of passionate voices came together to found the China NCPA Chorus, with a mission to meet the demand for opera productions …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Love of song bonds chorus and community

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-14 10:20 Marking its 15th birthday, China NCPA Chorus, the resident chorus of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, gives a concert at the venue last Sunday, featuring a selection of the chorus' finest works. Fifteen years ago, a group of passionate voices came together to found the China NCPA Chorus, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Love of song bonds chorus and community

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-14 10:20 Marking its 15th birthday, China NCPA Chorus, the resident chorus of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, gives a concert at the venue last Sunday, featuring a selection of the chorus' finest works. Fifteen years ago, a group of passionate voices came together to found the China NCPA Chorus, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Mocha Mousse Moments

Deccan Chronicle

Each year, the Pantone Colour Institute reveals a shade that encapsulates the spirit of the times, and for 2025, the spotlight falls on PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. New Neutral Fashion In the world of fashion, Mocha Mousse is set to dominate collections, offering a fresh alternative to classic neutrals like black, beige, and grey. On the bolder end, combining Mocha …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Snake Rescues Surge in Hyderabad This December

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Around 520 snakes have been rescued in Hyderabad this December, which is significantly higher than usual, due to colder than usual weather, according to experts. “Cobras in this region mate between late February and mid-March, ensuring hatchlings emerge during the monsoon when food is abundant,” explained Avinash Visvanathan, general secretary, Friends of Snakes Society. To stay safe, experts advise …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Syria freed!': Thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque

Hindustan Times

Thousands of jubilant Syrians converged on Damascus's landmark Umayyad Mosque for Friday prayers, waving opposition flags and chanting -- a sight unimaginable a week ago before rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Syrians wave "revolutionary" Syrian flags during a celebratory demonstration following the first Friday prayers since Bashar Assad's ouster, in Damascus' central square, Syria, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Families with …

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1 week, 3 days ago

ISKCON has its back to wall in Bangladesh: Kolkata spokesperson

Hindustan Times

Kolkata, ISKCON Kolkata vice-president Radharamn Das on Friday said that the organisation has its back to the wall in Bangladesh due to the ongoing attacks against minorities there. ISKCON has its back to wall in Bangladesh: Kolkata spokesperson Speaking to reporters here, Das voiced concern over no abatement in atrocities on minorities and jingoistic statements by several Bangladeshi leaders, wishing …

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The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy

AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of horror emerge inside Syria’s Saydnaya prison, dubbed ‘The Slaughterhouse’

On a Himalayan trail

Picnic hour in NCR!

Trump nominees hitting walls as GOP senators start 'testing their limits': NYT analyst

Dancers Nilava Sen and Prachi Saathi’s out-of-the-box choroegraphies

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

As wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in

Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in

After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow

Your blood pressure reading is probably wrong

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Syrian families scour hospitals and morgues for loved ones lost under Assad's rule

Accent walls to textured finished: Make your home stylish with Pantone's Colour of the Year Mocha Mousse

Bengaluru streets turn into art galleries with Gode BLR mural festival

Power lesson: ‘Master States’ tend to arise on the back of geopolitical upheavals

Artisera opens art gallery in Bengaluru

Love of song bonds chorus and community

Love of song bonds chorus and community

Love of song bonds chorus and community

Mocha Mousse Moments

Snake Rescues Surge in Hyderabad This December

'Syria freed!': Thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque

ISKCON has its back to wall in Bangladesh: Kolkata spokesperson