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Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid conditions in camps
9 hours, 15 minutes ago

Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid conditions in camps

Associated Press  

KANGPOKPI, India — Phalneivah Khonsai ran for her life when violence struck her neighborhood in India’s restive northeast, carrying just the bare essentials in the hope that she and her family could return soon. The relief camp is in Kangpokpi, about 50 kilometers from Imphal, the capital of India’s northeastern Manipur state, which has been wracked by ethnic violence since …

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Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way
9 hours, 52 minutes ago

Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. “There’s not somebody that’s going to walk down the street and not feel included.” In Santa Clarita, California, residents of Wakefield Court decided to coordinate their holiday light displays as a way to bring some joy to their community after …

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Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village
15 hours, 31 minutes ago

Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village

Associated Press  

CATALAO, Brazil — Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. “For the children of the rivers, the people of the countryside, nothing new happens,” said Raimunda Ferrera Vieira a community leader in the village of Catalao, which received …

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Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years
20 hours, 34 minutes ago

Anganwadi Worker Feted on Retirement After 43 Years

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Anganwadi worker Kilaru Radha retired on Sunday after 43 years with the Department of Women and Child Welfare. District officials had earlier recognised Radha as the best Anganwadi worker, commending her outstanding contributions to child development and community health. One parent shared, “We always felt confident leaving our children with Radha, knowing they were in safe and loving hands …

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Events in Cubbon Park with over 20 in attendance need prior permission
23 hours, 59 minutes ago

Events in Cubbon Park with over 20 in attendance need prior permission

The Hindu  

The Cubbon Park administration has said that any event organised inside the park with over 20 participants needs prior permission from the Horticulture Department and in some cases, even permission from the police. “It is to be noted here that on December 21, an organisation, Cubbon Reads, had organised an event which clearly violated this guideline by assembling more than …

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Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar
1 day, 15 hours ago

Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar

Al Jazeera  

Rebuilding Syria after more than a decade of devastating conflict is no simple task. As the global community keeps a close eye on Syria’s new leadership to ensure a smooth transition, it must also send a clear and forceful message to Israel. The global community may hesitate to fully lift sanctions due to uncertainty about Syria’s new leadership. Syria’s new …

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Anil Khadse breaking barriers, inspiring change
1 day, 15 hours ago

Anil Khadse breaking barriers, inspiring change

New Indian Express  

MAHARASHTRA: Anil Khadse, the first person from the Mang community in Vidarbha region, a Scheduled Caste, to crack the civil services exams, now serves as the deputy director in the Income Tax Department in Nagpur. The Mang or Matang community traditionally engaged in occupations such as rope and broom-making, cattle castration, and leather work, has long faced social and economic …

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Christmas is the World’s Most Widely Celebrated Festival: Revanth
1 day, 20 hours ago

Christmas is the World’s Most Widely Celebrated Festival: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy commended the Christian community for their significant contributions to education and healthcare, noting that their services often surpass those provided by the state government. Revanth Reddy referred to December as a "miracle month," pointing to its importance as the month of Jesus Christ's birth, the birth of Sonia Gandhi, and the initiation of the …

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Winter art and the Bengal Biennale
2 days, 1 hour ago

Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

The Hindu  

Director and curator Siddharth Sivakumar and Trustees Malvika Banerjee and Jeet Banerjee’s Gameplan have launched the first- ever Bengal Biennale, a multigenerational tapestry of artistic expression, bringing together a diverse array of artists and their unique perspectives. The event this winter, to be held across two venues — the university town of Santiniketan from November 29 to December 22, 2024, …

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T.N. drafts policy framework for management of community dog population
2 days, 2 hours ago

T.N. drafts policy framework for management of community dog population

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission has come out with a comprehensive draft policy framework for community dog management and regulation, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing dog population in the State and ensuring public health and safety. These facilities can be effectively utilised for the implementation of animal birth control programmes, in addition to animal birth …

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After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort
2 days, 10 hours ago

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort

Associated Press  

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. “I’m sure the phrase ‘Prince of Peace’ and ‘God with us’ is going to be leaned into a little more this year.” Karlen is a pastor at City Church, which in the late 1970s founded the school where she’s also the theater teacher. “When we …

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The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla
2 days, 15 hours ago

The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla

Al Jazeera  

During the nine months that it was “occupied”, the Grunheide Forest became home to hundreds of people - some for a few days at a time, while others remained for months - and is described as “a space for living and activism”. One of them, identified only as “Max” and equipped with climbing gear and a walkie-talkie ready to act …

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?
2 days, 15 hours ago

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?

LA Times  

An Arcadia City Council member is the fiancée of a man charged by federal prosecutors this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by attempting to influence local politicians, according to court records and interviews. “He’s been very active in Southern California for a long time.” Residents said Sun threw and promoted numerous events in the …

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Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends
2 days, 15 hours ago

Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends

NL Times  

The funeral of three family members who died in a deadly explosion on Tarwekamp in The Hague two weeks ago was held Saturday in the presence of 250 mourners, including family, friends, and Mayor Jan van Zanen. The victims, part of a Chinese family, included a 45-year-old father, a 41-year-old mother, and their 17-year-old daughter. “Li, Renai, and Sofia were …

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BJP calling Purvanchalis as Rohingyas: Arvind Kejriwal
2 days, 15 hours ago

BJP calling Purvanchalis as Rohingyas: Arvind Kejriwal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that BJP has branded Purvanchalis as ‘Rohingyas’ and ‘Bangladeshis’ and is seeking to disenfranchise voters from the community. Speaking at a press conference, the AAP chief said just two days ago, BJP president JP Nadda made offensive remarks against the ‘Purvanchali’ community during a session in Parliament as he compared …

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PM in Kuwait for 2-day visit, to meet Emir and address 'Hala Modi' event
2 days, 15 hours ago

PM in Kuwait for 2-day visit, to meet Emir and address 'Hala Modi' event

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed today in Kuwait for a two-day visit and will hold talks with the country's top leadership, interact with the Indian community and visit an Indian labour camp there. "I eagerly look forward to meeting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait who have immensely contributed to strengthening of bonds of friendship between the two nations," the Prime …

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Blue Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know
2 days, 15 hours ago

Blue Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

India Today  

As the holiday season approaches, many individuals find themselves navigating a complex emotional landscape. SIGNIFICANCE OF BLUE CHRISTMAS The significance of Blue Christmas lies in its recognition of the emotional struggles that many individuals face during the holiday season. KEY ASPECTS OF BLUE CHRISTMAS Acknowledgement of grief: Blue Christmas provides a platform for individuals to openly acknowledge their grief and …

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Amazon Indigenous community wins latest stage of court battle for lost territory
2 days, 19 hours ago

Amazon Indigenous community wins latest stage of court battle for lost territory

Associated Press  

An Indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon is celebrating a legal victory in the latest stage of its attempt to take back claimed ancestral rainforests. The community celebrated a dramatic legal victory last year, when provincial Judge Simona del Socorro Torres Sánchez ruled that creating the park without their consent had violated their rights. Judge Sánchez has now ruled once …

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King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year
3 days ago

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Daily Mail  

Charles met Caroline again outside the community hall in east London today King Charles made a wry joke about his health this afternoon amid reports his cancer treatment will continue into next year. The monarch, 76, spoke to Caroline Akuffo outside Waltham Forest Town Hall in east London, who presented him with the old picture The then-Prince of Wales met …

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Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club faces closure after 100 years: Community gym that trains ex-soldiers battling mental health issues served eviction notice
3 days, 4 hours ago

Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club faces closure after 100 years: Community gym that trains ex-soldiers battling mental health issues served eviction notice

Daily Mail  

A personal trainer at the heart of a beloved community gym that coaches ex-servicemen battling mental health issues has hit out at the 'nasty' council as it faces closure. Ben Davis said he joined the club straight after his stint in the armed forces and said the community has helped him with his mental health Ben Davis, chairman of British …

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Modi To Hold Talks With Kuwait Crown Prince, Emir On Dec 21-22 During First Visit By Indian PM In 43 Years
Top News
3 days, 4 hours ago

Modi To Hold Talks With Kuwait Crown Prince, Emir On Dec 21-22 During First Visit By Indian PM In 43 Years

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Kuwait on December 21 and 22, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. MEA says this will be the first visit of an Indian Prime… pic.twitter.com/eYdEkXFv8R — ANI December 20, 2024 India's Ambassador To Kuwait Highlights Significance Of PM Modi's Visit …

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How fighting affordable housing nearly bankrupted one of America’s richest towns
3 days, 15 hours ago

How fighting affordable housing nearly bankrupted one of America’s richest towns

LA Times  

On a Sunday afternoon a few years ago, about a dozen neighbors held a meeting with Craig Hughes, who was then the mayor of Portola Valley. If Hughes and other town leaders produced a state-mandated affordable housing plan that wasn’t to the residents’ liking, they should expect a battery of litigation that could lead to Portola Valley’s bankruptcy. But Portola …

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First biopic of Sir Syed resonates with contemporary Muslim issues
3 days, 19 hours ago

First biopic of Sir Syed resonates with contemporary Muslim issues

The Hindu  

He is one of the architects of modern India or a proponent of the two-nation theory. Coming at a time when the minority status of the Central University is being hotly debated in courts and society, the series details how Sir Syed confronted a section of the clergy and conservative elements within the Muslim community by creating a modern centre …

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Patralekha Chatterjee | Let people celebrate, or India’s rise will be hurt
3 days, 20 hours ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Let people celebrate, or India’s rise will be hurt

Deccan Chronicle  

In this season of celebrations, can anyone be denied their right to celebrate? Such is the continued frenzy over inter-faith marriages in India that “safe houses” or shelters are becoming critical. Such legal provisions exist to protect the rights of inter-faith couples to marry, but on the ground, wedding processions in India can be disrupted due to a mix of …

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