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The cost of football’s tightly packed schedule is a double-edged sword for players and managers alike

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By contrast, Newcastle enjoyed their first Champions League campaign in two decades, …

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Detention policy is a double-edged sword

Hindustan Times

The scrapping of the no-detention policy in central schools is welcome as far as the underlying intent is concerned — identifying and remedying learning gaps among students. Multiple studies suggest that many students arrive in secondary classes without having a grasp of the basics of learning, including reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Learning gaps in primary and secondary years also …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

[S.152 BNS] Sedition Law Is A Shield For National Security, Not A Sword Against Political Dissent: Rajasthan High Court

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Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Section 152, BNS had its roots in Section 124A of the IPC and was similarly worded to the offence of sedition. “Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial mean, or otherwise, excites or attempts to …

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3 weeks ago

The global hunt for Putin’s ‘sleeper agents’

Live Mint

MI6 had a secret so sensitive that Slovenia’s spy chief needed to fly to London to hear it in person. Now, just weeks after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he was being tasked with a mission that went far beyond Slovenia’s borders to the heart of a New Cold War: His small team of officers needed to capture two Russian …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance (Day 4, Tea)

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, : The fate of the Brisbane Test continues to twist and turn as Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead India's resistance to avoid a follow-on against Australia on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance As both sides walked back to take …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mr. Reliable Ravindra Jadeja flaunts sword celebration after Gabba Test fifty

India Today

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja rescued India out of trouble yet again in challenging conditions, scoring a gritty fifty on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Jadeja looked composed and comfortable in the middle against the high-quality Australian bowling attack, hitting his third fifty in Test cricket in Australia. Ravindra Jadeja brought out the trademark sword celebration after …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Haryana lad rejected twice by Indian Military Academy wins Sword of Honour and Silver Medal

Live Mint

Jatin Kumar from Haryana, who was rejected twice by the Indian Military Academy, has bagged the top honour while passing out from the academy. The gold medal was given to Academy Under Officer Lieutenant Pratham Singh, while Lieutenant Mayank Dhyani from Pauri Garhwal earned the bronze medal. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded by the reviewing officer, Nepal’s Chief …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Age brings a double-edged sword which will decide the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk rematch

The Independent

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

SMAT 2024 quarterfinal: Baroda puts Bengal to sword, Mumbai routs Vidarbha

The Hindu

The might of the Mumbai batting line-up was on full display as the side outclassed Vidarbha by six wickets in the quarterfinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Alur Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a formidable 222, Mumbai got the perfect start as openers Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane put on an 83-run stand in seven overs. Bengal’s …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Harry Potter theme park recalls Gryffindor sword replicas for violating Japan’s strict weapons law

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

The ruble’s in a slump. For the Kremlin, that’s a two-edged sword

Associated Press

Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the recent decline was “connected not only with inflation processes, it is also connected with payments to the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘If 100 come, only five leave’: Karnataka minister calls Bengaluru’s growth a double-edged sword

Hindustan Times

A Karnataka Minister recently said, “If 100 people come to Bengaluru, only five leave” when he was questioned about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic jams. Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, MB Patil, highlighted the immense pressure Bengaluru's rapid growth places on its infrastructure while he was addressing a conclave on November 22, Moneycontrol reported. Many youngsters come here …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

You can sword-fight at this club. But no politics allowed

NPR

You can sword-fight at this club. toggle caption Justin Merriman for NPR It's a tournament — as well as a party — billed as Friday Night Fights. "I couldn't tolerate the lack of decency between human beings," says Parise, whose club focuses on historical European martial arts. toggle caption Justin Merriman for NPR And then there were a few would-be …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Golden Handcuffs: The double-edged sword of employee retention

India Today

In the competitive world of talent management, companies constantly innovate to attract and retain top performers. One such strategy is the concept of golden handcuffs, a financial incentive designed to keep key employees tethered to their roles for extended periods. THE UPSIDE OF COMPANIES Golden handcuffs serve as a powerful retention strategy, especially for organisations in high-demand industries like technology, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Kapil Dev' sword hangs over Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma absence considered 'a point of worry' for India

Hindustan Times

India has most bases covered, but Rohit Sharma's absence could still be a detrimental factor when they face Australia in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. Irrespective of the result, Rohit will take over the leadership role when the team travels to Adelaide for the second Test, but former 1983 World Cup winner for India Kirti Azad …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fragment of extremely rare Viking sword found in Friesland

Dutch News

A medieval Viking sword fragment unearthed in Friesland is unique for the Netherlands and one of only two such fragments ever found, the Fries Museum has said. The 10th-century copper pommel cap, which is adorned with animal heads and which experts think may have been gilded, was found in a field in Witmarsum in May. I knew it was a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mother ‘lost her life’ too on day son, 16, was stabbed through heart with sword in case of mistaken identity

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man, addicted to alcohol, slits wife's throat with sword in UP's Banda

Hindustan Times

A man allegedly killed his wife over some dispute by slitting her throat with a sword in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, a police official said on Monday. According to Station House Officer Sandeep Kumar, the 33-year-old accused Deepu Singh was addicted to alcohol and he had some tiff with his wife Priyanka, news agency PTI reported. Kumar said that when …

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Times of India

A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. MORE The statue of Justice in the Supreme Court muses about her recent makeover The redesigned statue of Lady Justice has caused much comment. Justice: With the country’s …

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2 months ago

Republicans face a 'double-edged sword' if they seek revenge for Trump: legal expert

Raw Story

Members of Congress bent on getting revenge for the way they think Donald Trump was treated after he left office may be stepping into precarious territory — particularly if they make good on threats to go after special counsel Jack Smith. In a column for MSNBC, attorney Shan Wu noted a post on X from owner Elon Musk –– now …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Diverse Representations of Justice: Exploring the Changing Image of Lady Justice in India

Live Law

The article explores the evolution of the image of justice in India, from the traditional blindfolded and sword-wielding representation to the current open-eyed and saree-clad statue. While the blindfolded version holds significant historical significance, the open-eyed portrayal offers a more nuanced and inclusive depiction of justice. The diverse representations of justice reflect the evolving concept of justice in India, with …

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2 months, 1 week ago

He told cops that a man he shot a man dead because he was holding a sword. The victim was unarmed

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The cost of football’s tightly packed schedule is a double-edged sword for players and managers alike

Detention policy is a double-edged sword

[S.152 BNS] Sedition Law Is A Shield For National Security, Not A Sword Against Political Dissent: Rajasthan High Court

The global hunt for Putin’s ‘sleeper agents’

BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance (Day 4, Tea)

Mr. Reliable Ravindra Jadeja flaunts sword celebration after Gabba Test fifty

Haryana lad rejected twice by Indian Military Academy wins Sword of Honour and Silver Medal

Age brings a double-edged sword which will decide the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk rematch

SMAT 2024 quarterfinal: Baroda puts Bengal to sword, Mumbai routs Vidarbha

Harry Potter theme park recalls Gryffindor sword replicas for violating Japan’s strict weapons law

The ruble’s in a slump. For the Kremlin, that’s a two-edged sword

The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword

‘If 100 come, only five leave’: Karnataka minister calls Bengaluru’s growth a double-edged sword

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

You can sword-fight at this club. But no politics allowed

Golden Handcuffs: The double-edged sword of employee retention

'Kapil Dev' sword hangs over Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma absence considered 'a point of worry' for India

Fragment of extremely rare Viking sword found in Friesland

Mother ‘lost her life’ too on day son, 16, was stabbed through heart with sword in case of mistaken identity

Man, addicted to alcohol, slits wife's throat with sword in UP's Banda

Our Fair Lady

Republicans face a 'double-edged sword' if they seek revenge for Trump: legal expert

Diverse Representations of Justice: Exploring the Changing Image of Lady Justice in India

He told cops that a man he shot a man dead because he was holding a sword. The victim was unarmed