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Reading list for a year of chaos: These books make 2024 make sense (kind of)
5 days, 9 hours ago

Reading list for a year of chaos: These books make 2024 make sense (kind of)

Salon  

My end-of-year assignment for Salon's staff was simple, perhaps deceptively so. — Mary Elizabeth Williams "Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right’s 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections" by David Daley “When the Court changes, so does the law,” writes former Salon editor in chief Daley in his latest elegantly written deep dive into the organized conservative machinations to subvert majority rule, …

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From revisiting Animal Farm to diving deep into history and finance, here are some of the books these newsmakers spent time on in 2024
1 week, 6 days ago

From revisiting Animal Farm to diving deep into history and finance, here are some of the books these newsmakers spent time on in 2024

The Hindu  

Rajdeep Sardesai, journalist and author “I must confess to having spent a large part of 2024 immersed in writing my own book, 2024: The Election That Surprised India, so I had less time to read as many books as I would have liked. Another book was ‘Bad Therapy’ by Abigail Shrier, a hard-hitting book tracking the state of the mental …

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How ‘India’s New Right’ is the result of individual endeavours, not societal or governmental – Firstpost
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How ‘India’s New Right’ is the result of individual endeavours, not societal or governmental – Firstpost

Firstpost  

What separates the new Right from the old is that while the previous generation largely operated within the parameters defined by their intellectual adversaries, the current ones are redefining and rewriting their own path. Abhijit Majumder’s book, India’s New Right: Powering the Current Wave of Nationalism and Civilisational Revival, further exposes the ludicrousness of the notions—Left and Right. So, we …

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‘Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
1 month ago

‘Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races

Associated Press  

Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times. “We dreamed alone but together, we believed,” Hamilton told race engineer Peter Bonnington and team principal Toto Wolff over the radio. What started out as a leap of faith turned into a journey into the history …

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Letters to the Editor: Praise for an L.A. Times reporter’s profile on Gnatalie the dinosaur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Praise for an L.A. Times reporter’s profile on Gnatalie the dinosaur

LA Times  

Visitors and media view Gnatalie, the 70-foot-long skeleton in a new wing of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles on Nov. 13. Reporter Corinne Purtill has done this incredible story justice with her riveting account of the ancient world in which Gnatalie lived, how the world developed around her after she died, and how she came to be discovered …

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Logina Salah makes history at Miss Universe 2024 as first contestant with vitiligo: Pics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Logina Salah makes history at Miss Universe 2024 as first contestant with vitiligo: Pics

Hindustan Times  

Egypt's Logina Salah made history for two groundbreaking reasons at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City, on November 17. Additionally, she shattered beauty standards by being the first-ever Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo. Egypt's Logina Salah, the first contestant with vitiligo, breaks barriers at Miss Universe 2024. Logina Salah makes history as first Miss Universe contestant with …

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The USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces in World War II, has been found
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces in World War II, has been found

NPR  

The USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces in World War II, has been found toggle caption U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command The USS Edsall, an American warship known for its crew's courageous last stand against Japanese forces during World War II, has been found. The commanding officer of Edsall lived up to the U.S. Navy tenet, 'Don't give up …

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Sharaputdin Magomedov's Insane Knockout Leaves MMA World in Shock
2 months, 1 week ago

Sharaputdin Magomedov's Insane Knockout Leaves MMA World in Shock

ABP News  

UFC 308 was a night of incredible fights and performances. One of the most talked about was the middleweight bout between Sharaputdin Magomedov and Armen Petrosyan. Magomedov delivered a stunning knockout with a double backfist, showcasing his incredible striking ability. The fight went down in history as one of the finest cards and pay-per-view events in the history of MMA. …

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Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history

LA Times  

New York Yankees right-hander Don Larsen delivers a pitch in the fourth inning on Oct. 8, 1956, en route to the first World Series perfect game. Don Larsen was a mediocre pitcher at best, going 81-91 with a 3.78 earned-run average in 14 seasons, and he was so bad in his first World Series start in 1956 that he was …

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Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees

LA Times  

Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt. Beginning Friday at Dodger Stadium, baseball’s two most legendary franchises will meet for the 12th time in a World Series, the most prolific Series matchup in baseball history even though they haven’t shared this stage in 43 years. “I think if you’re talking about collective …

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India is the base of the world’s civilisation, says William Dalrymple, author of The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World
4 months ago

India is the base of the world’s civilisation, says William Dalrymple, author of The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World

The Hindu  

Having written four successful books about the ascent of the East India Company on the back of a weakening Mughal Empire, William Dalrymple turns his attention to ancient and early medieval India to produce a powerful and sweeping account of a land that was once an economic powerhouse, a civilisational cradle and an exporter of merchandise and ideas — philosophical, …

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'Is God Real? When Did Evil Start?' US Woman Slams Daughter’s School Assignment
4 months, 1 week ago

'Is God Real? When Did Evil Start?' US Woman Slams Daughter’s School Assignment

News 18  

Homework assignments often challenge students to think critically but one high school task in Oklahoma, US, has sparked a lively debate on social media. Just into the new school year, a student named Nettie Gray in Skiatook Public Schools was handed over a world history assignment that raised eyebrows for its unusual content. “Skiatook Public Schools became aware of the …

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A peek into the legacy of Bengaluru’s St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A peek into the legacy of Bengaluru’s St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School

The Hindu  

Gowri Mirlay Achanta points to the silver in her hair and says, with a laugh, “Every strand of my grey hair talks of the trauma of teaching 6000 teenage boys.” The effort, clearly, was worth it. Achanta, who has taught history at St. Joseph’s Boys’ School since 1985, was greeted with warmth by the many old boys as she delivered …

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Lakshya Sen scripts history, becomes first Indian to reach badminton men's singles semi-finals at Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen scripts history, becomes first Indian to reach badminton men's singles semi-finals at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Lakshya Sen made history on Friday when he became the first Indian to reach the men's singles semi-finals at the Olympics. In a hardly fought quarterfinal played across 75 minutes, Lakshya defeated Chou Chen of China; the final score read 19-21, 21-15, 21-12. Lakshya Sen of India in action during the match against Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei In men's …

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The history lesson in the nod for Moidams
5 months, 1 week ago

The history lesson in the nod for Moidams

Hindustan Times  

The inclusion of the Charaideo Moidams of Assam in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ’s World Heritage List is a significant moment not just for Indian soft power but also for the country’s history. The announcement of the inscription of the 700-year-old burial mounds and shrines of the Tai Ahom dynasty that ruled large tracts of modern-day …

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Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal – and watch Spanish teen sensation’s wonder-goal vs France
6 months ago

Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal – and watch Spanish teen sensation’s wonder-goal vs France

The Telegraph  

Take his beloved scarf, for example, the one whose smell would remind him of his mother, father and the family dog and which a young Yamal would go to sleep clutching. When he donned his Beats headphones in the home dressing room at the RheinEnergieStadion before helping Spain come from behind to take apart Georgia, there is every chance he …

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History weighs heavily on upstart Georgia’s hopes of another Euro 2024 upset against Spain
6 months, 1 week ago

History weighs heavily on upstart Georgia’s hopes of another Euro 2024 upset against Spain

Associated Press  

COLOGNE, Germany — History weighs heavily on Georgia’s chance of another stunning upset at the European Championship when facing Spain in the round of 16 on Sunday. “The 7-1 did teach us a lot of things,” Georgia coach Willy Sagnol said on Saturday, a day before the national team’s biggest game. In Sagnol’s first qualifying group as Georgia coach, in …

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T20 World Cup: Steely Rashid Khan carves his name in history
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Steely Rashid Khan carves his name in history

Hindustan Times  

Rashid Khan was furious. Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan and Afghanistan's Mohammad Ishaq celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Stadium in Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 24, 2024. Magnitude of that six—out of the three Rashid had …

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Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy

The Hindu  

Luka Modric became the oldest player to score a goal in the European Championships when he found the net for Croatia in its 1-1 draw against Italy at the Leipzig Stadium on Monday. Seconds later Modric was in the right place at the right time when a cross came into the box for Ante Budimir whose initial shot is saved …

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Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

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Autistic Pride Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need to know
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Autistic Pride Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Autistic Pride Day is an annual celebration for autistic individuals. Autistic Pride Day celebrated on June 18, highlights the strengths and uniqueness of autistic individuals. Autistic Pride Day 2024 Date and Theme Autistic Pride Day is observed annually on June 18, and this year, it falls on a Tuesday. Autistic Pride Day 2024 History Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated …

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World Doll Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Activities
7 months ago

World Doll Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Activities

The Quint  

Following are some of the activities that you may consider on World Doll Day to celebrate the day. Share Your Dolls: Every year on the occasion of World Doll Day, The United Federation of Doll Clubs hosts special events where children can share their dolls with one another to make new friends and memories. This is the best day to …

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World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Quotes & Posters
7 months ago

World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Quotes & Posters

The Quint  

World Environment Day 2024: World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June. World Environment Day is one of the biggest international events for the environment. This year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 Environment Day celebration during which land restoration, desertification and drought resilience will be the key topics of discussion. World Environment Day aims to …

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World Thalassaemia Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day
8 months ago

World Thalassaemia Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day

Hindustan Times  

World Thalassaemia Day 2024: Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by insufficient haemoglobin production, leading to a shortage of red blood cells and, consequently, anaemia. World Thalassaemia Day 2024: On World Thalassemia Day, various activities and events are organized by healthcare institutions, patient support groups, and community organizations. World Thalassaemia Day 2024: How World Thalassemia Day is celebrated On World …

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