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Indian films can be understood in a better way, says Girish Kasaravalli

Indian films can be understood in a better way by understanding the conditions under which the films are made, said film maker Girish Kasaravalli in Mangaluru on Sunday. Participating in the discussion on “Techinicality of films” on the concluding day of the two-day Mangaluru Lit Fest, Mr. Kasaravalli said films of Satyajit Ray are inspired by Bengali renaissance and it …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Can Trump bring hope, and Biden wisdom?

Live Mint

To Mr. Trump: Turn the page on this historical moment and how people see you. “Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities; rusted-out factories scattered like tombstones across the landscape of our nation." He didn’t say “changed"—Trump doesn’t change—but it’s affected your thinking, attitude, approach. He was gravely concerned that with “task forces of scientists in laboratories" …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Gandhi’s views on caste premised on critique of capitalist modernity, says scholar

The Hindu

Mahatma Gandhi’s views on caste could be understood only if they were premised around a critique of capitalist modernity, and they kept on changing over the decades of the freedom movement as well, Akeel Bilgrami, Sidney Morgenbesser Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Columbia University, U.S., has said. Mr. Bilgrami said that Gandhi had repeatedly and explicitly stated that he …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Betting boss nearly halves her salary - but still takes £150m payday

The Independent

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1 week, 2 days ago

‘I really liked Trevor’: Meghan Markle's father says daughter's ex-husband never understood ‘why she dumped him’

Hindustan Times

Meghan Markle’s father seemingly implied that his daughter should have stayed with her first husband, Trevor Engelson, in an interview with the Daily Mail. Meghan Markle's father says daughter's ex-husband never understood Thomas has not yet met Harry. Talking about Meghan’s former husband, he said, "I really liked Trevor. Meghan and her father’s relationship broke down after he was reportedly …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Everton still have NOT opened contract talks with Jarrad Branthwaite - with £75m-rated defender still on Man United, Man City and Liverpool's radar

Daily Mail

Everton are yet to open talks over a new contract for coveted defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the January window amid concerns whether they can afford to make him one of their top earners. Branthwaite has just over two years left on contract though and Mail Sport sources have indicated he would be willing to commit to a new deal …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

He understood women's struggles: Ex-minister's emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh

India Today

Former Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Renuka Chowdhury, fondly remembered Manmohan Singh as a leader who championed the cause of women and children. Under Manmohan Singh's leadership, the Ministry of Women and Child Development was established as a separate entity, with Chowdhury serving as the steadfast Union Minister in charge of the portfolio. But Dr Manmohan Singh stood …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Livestock wagon driver arrested and accused of smuggling Albanians from Northern Ireland on to UK mainland

Daily Mail

The driver of a livestock wagon was in custody last night after allegedly smuggling 14 Albanians from Northern Ireland onto the British mainland. The Home Office said the 14 Albanian nationals were discovered ‘concealed in a livestock wagon in unsafe conditions’ on Wednesday. Officials confirmed the arrest was made at Loch Ryan ferry port in Dumfries and Galloway, 80 miles …

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Ruth Langsford extends an olive branch to estranged husband Eamonn Holmes in cryptic move on social media following his public display of support for the Loose Women star

Daily Mail

Ruth Langsford appeared to accept estranged husband Eamonn Holmes' olive branch as she made a cryptic social media move on Wednesday. Merry Christmas - I hope you all find some peace and joy❄️' Ruth Langsford, 64, appeared to accept estranged husband Eamonn Holmes', 65, olive branch as she made a cryptic move in a post with he and co-host Isabel …

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4 weeks ago

Constitutional Right To 'Property' Must Be Understood In Context Of State's 'Eminent Domain': Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has held that the right of eminent domain exercised by a state for the larger public interest would prevail over the constitutional right to property of private landowners under Article 300A of the Constitution.While allowing the authorities to acquire the petitioner's premises for metro railway construction, Justice Aniruddha Roy held:The right guaranteed under. The Calcutta High …

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1 month ago

PM Modi hasn't understood Constitution is not Sangh rule book: Priyanka in LS

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unmoved over the incidents of violence in Sambhal and Manipur and had not understood that the Constitution was not the Sangh's rule book. Participating in a debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi said the Constitution is a protective shield of …

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1 month ago

Your heart has its ‘own little brain’: Study discovers how heart surprisingly works like brain

Hindustan Times

The heart is a complex organ and holds many mysteries. Heart’s nervous system Heart does not passively follow brain's command always. The study researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Columbia University in New York called the heart's internal nervous system the intracardiac nervous system. It’s almost like the heart has its ‘own little brain.’ The brain does not micromanage …

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Julen Lopetegui set to ESCAPE the sack at West Ham, despite board level talks over replacing him, as he faces must-win game against Gary O'Neil's Wolves

Daily Mail

Julen Lopetegui is set to remain in charge of West Ham for the clash with Wolves Julen Lopetegui is expected to stay in charge of West Ham for Monday’s clash against Wolves but still faces a fight to keep his job. The Hammers hierarchy have held crunch talks today to decide Lopetegui’s future, with the prospect of sacking their head …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Did Perth Test snub hurt R Ashwin and Ravi Jadeja's egos? Abhishek Nayar explains

India Today

Seniors Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja did not feel bad about being snubbed from the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. India's experienced spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were benched in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. The last time both Jadeja and Ashwin were absent …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Teachers need to think beyond dance classrooms,’ says Geeta Chandran

The Hindu

“I am glad I was born when I was born,” says the Delhi-based dancer Geeta Chandran. Geeta’s guru believed “not in performance, but in process” and that is how her journey began with assimilation, absorption and understanding. Swarna Saraswathi was a fabulous singer, and Geeta understood that dance and music were truly the two sides of the same coin, and …

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2 months ago

ICC Champions Trophy: PCB seeks clarification on India’s refusal to travel

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Responding to a letter from the International Cricket Council on India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board has written back seeking more clarification on the matter. “The PCB has responded to last week’s ICC letter seeking clarifications for BCCI’s decision not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Shakib Al Hasan reported for suspect bowling action during controversial Surrey stint

The Telegraph

A report in Bangladesh’s Daily Star revealed that the experienced on-field umpires, David Millns and Steve O’Shaughnessy had reported Shakib’s action. While the England and Wales Cricket Board and Surrey declined to comment, it is understood they are currently arranging for Shakib to have his action tested at an approved location. However, if he fails the test of his bowling …

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Priyanka Gandhi Praises Rahul Gandhi's Fight for Truth in Wayanad

India Today

Priyanka Gandhi, Congress General Secretary, has praised her brother Rahul Gandhi for his fight for truth and for improving the facilities at the Wayanad Medical College. She also addressed the issue of job shortage in the region and promised to take steps to address it. Additionally, she took a swipe at the central government, accusing it of working only for …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Artificial intelligence… and they call it progress!

The Independent

PROGRESS I stare at the online questionnaire; it asks if I’d comply And allow my work to educate AI. It will rifle through The products of our thoughts and feelings, of our energy, To fill the infinity of its endless belly until we are drained like lakes, But not understood by the machinery that has just eliminated Any need for …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nine things women wish men understood about how they’d live their lives if men didn’t make them feel so unsafe

The Independent

Earlier this year, after six weeks of travelling alone around cities across Latin America for work, I met a male photographer friend in Buenos Aires. When I tried to explain this to my friend and he said, “Yeah, I’ve not been taking my iPhone out” it was clear that he, like the best men I know, was wildly clueless about …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit names the Premier League side who should '100 per cent gamble' on signing Paul Pogba - as the ex-Man United midfielder nears playing comeback after dopin

Daily Mail

Former Arsenal and France star Emmanuel Petit believes that the Gunners should consider adding Paul Pogba to the squad. And Petit, who is, like Pogba, a former World Cup winner with France, believes Mikel Arteta's side could do a lot worse than take a punt on the 31-year-old. Former Arsenal and France star Emmanuel Petit believes that Paul Pogba could …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris Warns Black Voters: Trump Doesn't Understand Our Needs

Live Mint

US Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Black community on her podcast, Club Shay Shay, and warned Black voters against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. She emphasized her own work to address health and economic disparities and highlighted Trump's lack of understanding for the community's issues. Harris also criticized Trump's leadership style and accused him of fostering division …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United in talks to make Ruben Amorim new manager to replace Erik ten Hag

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

White Stuff 'ski bums' who started out selling T-shirts out of a suitcase in posh resorts are in line for £50m payout after selling their lifestyle and clothing chain

Daily Mail

The 'ski bum' founders of White Stuff are set to pocket £50m after selling their lifestyle and clothing chain. White Stuff was set up by Sean Thomas and a friend George Treves in the French Alps in 1985 selling T-shirts and sweatshirts to skiers in upmarket resorts such as Méribel and Val d'Isère. White Stuff was set up by Sean …

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Indian films can be understood in a better way, says Girish Kasaravalli

Can Trump bring hope, and Biden wisdom?

Gandhi’s views on caste premised on critique of capitalist modernity, says scholar

Betting boss nearly halves her salary - but still takes £150m payday

‘I really liked Trevor’: Meghan Markle's father says daughter's ex-husband never understood ‘why she dumped him’

Everton still have NOT opened contract talks with Jarrad Branthwaite - with £75m-rated defender still on Man United, Man City and Liverpool's radar

He understood women's struggles: Ex-minister's emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh

Livestock wagon driver arrested and accused of smuggling Albanians from Northern Ireland on to UK mainland

Ruth Langsford extends an olive branch to estranged husband Eamonn Holmes in cryptic move on social media following his public display of support for the Loose Women star

Constitutional Right To 'Property' Must Be Understood In Context Of State's 'Eminent Domain': Calcutta High Court

PM Modi hasn't understood Constitution is not Sangh rule book: Priyanka in LS

Your heart has its ‘own little brain’: Study discovers how heart surprisingly works like brain

Julen Lopetegui set to ESCAPE the sack at West Ham, despite board level talks over replacing him, as he faces must-win game against Gary O'Neil's Wolves

Did Perth Test snub hurt R Ashwin and Ravi Jadeja's egos? Abhishek Nayar explains

‘Teachers need to think beyond dance classrooms,’ says Geeta Chandran

ICC Champions Trophy: PCB seeks clarification on India’s refusal to travel

Shakib Al Hasan reported for suspect bowling action during controversial Surrey stint

Priyanka Gandhi Praises Rahul Gandhi's Fight for Truth in Wayanad

Artificial intelligence… and they call it progress!

Nine things women wish men understood about how they’d live their lives if men didn’t make them feel so unsafe

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit names the Premier League side who should '100 per cent gamble' on signing Paul Pogba - as the ex-Man United midfielder nears playing comeback after dopin

Harris Warns Black Voters: Trump Doesn't Understand Our Needs

Manchester United in talks to make Ruben Amorim new manager to replace Erik ten Hag

White Stuff 'ski bums' who started out selling T-shirts out of a suitcase in posh resorts are in line for £50m payout after selling their lifestyle and clothing chain