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Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president a man who schemed to overturn its last presidential election. Crossroads for democracy in the US Donald Trump ended his last term trying to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden and rallying an angry crowd of supporters, some of whom then stormed the U.S. Capitol in a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Prep basketball roundup: EJ Vernon is making an impact for Crossroads

LA Times

EJ Vernon, a 6-8 senior at Crossroads, has scored 31, 20 and 28 points in three games since returning from injury. Since he’s returned, he scored 31 and 20 points before Tuesday’s 28-point performance against a Sun Valley Poly team that faced an overwhelming height disadvantage. Joe Sterling at the buzzer to give @hwhoops a 36-22 halftime lead over @LBPolyHoop …

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2 weeks ago

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads

India Today

On December 4, amidst the solemnity of his sewa duties at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had an unexpected brush with danger. Since 2007, when his father Parkash Singh Badal returned as chief minister, Sukhbir had been the de facto power centre, silencing dissenters and demanding unquestioning loyalty. Panthic leaders queued at his …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting

Associated Press

One of the striking things about how furiously many people reacted to the news last week that MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-Elect Donald Trump was how quaint their defenders sounded. But “Morning Joe” isn’t traditional journalism, and last week’s incident is a telling illustration of the broader trend of impartial fact-finding being crowded …

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4 weeks ago

New Aramghar-Zoo Flyover to Decongest Old City

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Old City is poised for major relief from traffic woes with the soon to be inaugurated second-longest flyover in the city connecting Aramghar to Nehru Zoological Park. The new bi-directional six-lane flyover which is 4.04 km long aims to alleviate traffic at five major junctions: Aramghar, Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul Uloom, Shivrampally, and Hassannagar. Once operational, both the Nalgonda …

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1 month ago

America is at a crossroads

Raw Story

Oligarchy is a form of government where the richest people in a country have captured its political system and use that control to direct much of the government’s efforts to increasing their own wealth and power. It appears that the other roughly 350 billionaires who openly funded Trump in 2020 chose, this time, to instead donate to “dark money” SuperPACs …

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1 month ago

Why the 76ers’ season is already at a crossroads. Plus, time for the NBA Panic Panel!

New York Times

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. It’s early in the season, Embiid and PG certainly could start playing better, and McCain is a bright spot. The Sixers are only four games out of the sixth seed; that’s a good week in the NBA. Even if Embiid and George work themselves back into top form, which …

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1 month ago

Opinion: Maharashtra, India's miracle state, finds itself at a crossroads

India Today

Maharashtra, India's most prosperous and second most populous state, has been a marvel that has often defied the conventional tale of modern development. In 1947, at the time of India’s independence, the regions of West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu led much of India's economic activity as large British presidencies. On the human capital front, the state traditionally possessed strong …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Cricket at crossroads. Keep egos in check…’: Afridi attacks India without taking names for Champions Trophy row

Hindustan Times

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made his point about the Champions Trophy muddle crystal clear without naming India. The former Pakistan all-rounder indirectly asked India to drop their ego and travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. PCB has written to the International Cricket Council seeking reasons behind India's refusal to travel to Pakistan to play the ICC …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance amid split rumours: ‘We are at crossroads’

Live Mint

Amid ongoing rumors about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's divorce, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first joint video appearance in almost months. In a video shared at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia, Harry said, “We are at a crossroads where the urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Start-up nation at a crossroads amid widening conflict

Hindustan Times

Israel, long recognised as a start-up nation for its vibrant tech industry, now finds itself at a significant crossroads amid deepening conflicts with Hamas in Gaza, escalating tensions in Lebanon, and the emergence of a new protracted front with Iran. While Israel's wartime innovations are fueling short-term economic gains in defence and security sectors, its previously formidable position as a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

African Global Power Dynamics at Crossroads | Africa Amplified 11/01/2024

Bloomberg

00:00 Hello and welcome to Africa, amplified at Bloomberg's monthly show, bringing the continent's biggest stories to the world. I mean, is there anything that could potentially change Google's commitment to the continent, say, the US election? And that's the opportunity I think, geopolitically for Africa right now, is to harness this technology and think about the route for entrepreneurs …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Smell of War: Gaza's Crossroads and the Quest for Peace

India Today

Gaza will become an open-air prison once more, with the construction of two more Israeli military corridors slicing the Strip into three zones. The war has caused immense suffering and loss of life, and the prospect of a return to the dark days of the Nakba is a painful reminder of the fragility of peace in the region. The international …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Where is Hassan Nasrallah? After Israel's strikes on Beirut, Hezbollah — and the Middle East — stands at a crossroads

ABC

As smoke rises over the Beirut skyline, one big question remains so far unanswered: where is Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah? The Israel Defense Forces said it had bombed several residential buildings in Beirut's south, claiming the militant group's "central headquarters" were embedded underneath. Israel has been swiftly killing Hezbollah's leaders — lately, in bases built underneath residential areas, where the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Traffic Advisory: Road Diversions in Hyderabad for Ganesh Immersion

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The city police commissioner on Saturday issued a traffic advisory in view of the Ganesh idol immersion procession on September 17. The police have set up the following helpline numbers: Ganesh idol immersion: Hyderabad Police issue traffic advisory The main procession will enter the Hyderabad commissionerate from Balapur at Katta Maisamma temple and pass through Keshavagiri, Chandrayangutta flyover, Mahbubnagar …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Soap opera Crossroads given trigger warning for ‘language of its time’

The Telegraph

The TV soap opera Crossroads has been given a trigger warning because it “contains broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time”. Television bosses declared that the defunct ITV soap opera, which aired for more than 20 years, is potentially so offensive to today’s viewers that health warnings are needed before each screening. Earlier this year, Terry and June, the …

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4 months ago

Lko’s Engineering College, Atal Crossings: Remodelling soon, to tackle traffic mess at crossroads

Hindustan Times

Traffic jams at Engineering College Crossing and Atal Crossing of the state capital will soon be a thing of the past. The Engineering College Crossing Instructions to issue the work tender were given by the LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar on Thursday. Based on this, the re-designing and road safety work will be done at the Engineering College intersection at …

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4 months, 1 week ago

At a creative crossroads: A unique exhibition in Delhi

The Hindu

For an artist, the studio is often a solitary space, a sanctuary for ideas to germinate and grow. “It was like getting a backstage pass into the minds of other artists,” says Saloni Jaiwal, the resident writer, “ Instead of just seeing finished works, we saw the raw energy and evolution of ideas.” Selected by a jury comprising prominent figures …

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4 months, 1 week ago

HistoriCity | Dhaka: At the crossroads of revolution

Hindustan Times

Dhaka’s recent political convulsion follows an oft-seen pattern, where a seemingly placid polity suddenly explodes with violence. Islam Khan became the first Nawab of Dhaka and named the new town Jahangir Nagar after his eponymously named foster brother and Mughal emperor Jahangir. From the 17th century onwards, Dhaka grew rapidly as a centre of trade and Mughal rule in this …

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5 months, 1 week ago

NATO at a crossroads: New purpose, fresh challenges

Hindustan Times

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization marks its 75th anniversary this year, against the backdrop of two significant contexts — the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the revitalisation of the Trans-Atlantic alliance. In the first instance, the war has brought the question of Ukraine’s NATO membership to the forefront, with United States President Joe Biden and other European leaders agreeing that Ukraine …

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6 months ago

Kishan Reddy gets rousing welcome at Begumpet airport

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Supporters of Telangana BJP turned in large numbers to welcome the Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy at Begumpet airport here on Thursday. Kishan Reddy got a rousing welcome at the airport from the party supporters and cadre, wearing scarves and flags. The environs of the Begumpet airport turned into saffron with the cadre putting up flags, banners and …

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6 months, 1 week ago

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

Al Jazeera

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely to set the agenda. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed victory after her centre-right European People’s Party maintained the most seats of any single group in the legislative body. But it remained unclear which groups would be considered “extreme” …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel — The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads, with either path likely to shape the legacy of Israel’s longest-serving and deeply divisive leader. “Netanyahu’s endgame is to survive.” Netanyahu’s current government, formed in late 2022 after five consecutive elections, is the most nationalist and religious in Israel’s …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Healing through films

The Hindu

From an acting coach to directing films, Ashwin Agrawal’s journey in the last two years is worth taking note of. He ventured into filmmaking in 2022 and has directed four short films and a feature film since. His first feature in English Broken Mirror went on three prestigious platforms: it won the best work-in-progress film at the Cannes World Film …

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Articles for Crossroads

Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

Prep basketball roundup: EJ Vernon is making an impact for Crossroads

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads

At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting

New Aramghar-Zoo Flyover to Decongest Old City

America is at a crossroads

Why the 76ers’ season is already at a crossroads. Plus, time for the NBA Panic Panel!

Opinion: Maharashtra, India's miracle state, finds itself at a crossroads

‘Cricket at crossroads. Keep egos in check…’: Afridi attacks India without taking names for Champions Trophy row

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance amid split rumours: ‘We are at crossroads’

Start-up nation at a crossroads amid widening conflict

African Global Power Dynamics at Crossroads | Africa Amplified 11/01/2024

The Smell of War: Gaza's Crossroads and the Quest for Peace

Where is Hassan Nasrallah? After Israel's strikes on Beirut, Hezbollah — and the Middle East — stands at a crossroads

Traffic Advisory: Road Diversions in Hyderabad for Ganesh Immersion

Soap opera Crossroads given trigger warning for ‘language of its time’

Lko’s Engineering College, Atal Crossings: Remodelling soon, to tackle traffic mess at crossroads

At a creative crossroads: A unique exhibition in Delhi

HistoriCity | Dhaka: At the crossroads of revolution

NATO at a crossroads: New purpose, fresh challenges

Kishan Reddy gets rousing welcome at Begumpet airport

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

Healing through films