Articles for Young Read

Trump has the country swamped in 'ludicrous dysfunction' before being sworn in: analyst
3 days, 22 hours ago

Trump has the country swamped in 'ludicrous dysfunction' before being sworn in: analyst

Raw Story  

In his column for the Washington Post, longtime political observer Dana Milbank marveled at Donald Trump's ability to gum up the works of the U.S. government more than a month before he is sworn in. As the analyst noted, the president-elect could have stayed on the sidelines as opposing members of the House hammered out a budget deal to make …

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Book of a lifetime: Come to Mecca by Farrukh Dhondy
1 week, 3 days ago

Book of a lifetime: Come to Mecca by Farrukh Dhondy

The Independent  

The population of Norwich in the early Eighties was not ethnically diverse. The two who would become my best friends were from the kinds of families I longed to infiltrate – Rachel’s was eccentric and feral in the way of impoverished, titled families, while Annabel’s was solidly bourgeois, a species of rural Sloane. That all changed the day I came …

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When Amitabh Bachchan Shared Why 'Angry Young Man' Clicked With The Audience
2 weeks, 6 days ago

When Amitabh Bachchan Shared Why 'Angry Young Man' Clicked With The Audience

ABP News  

Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan once shared what he thought clicked with the audience at large about his 'Angry young man' characters. A resurfaced clip of veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on a British talk show has been making rounds on the internet, where he reflects on his iconic "angry young man" persona. Amitabh Bachchan on his angry young man …

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Unlettered Women Find Inspiration in Libraries: A Journey Towards Education
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unlettered Women Find Inspiration in Libraries: A Journey Towards Education

New Indian Express  

The article highlights the importance of libraries in empowering unlettered women in Ramanagara district. The libraries provide a safe and accessible learning environment for women of all ages, helping them read, write, and pursue higher education. The article showcases the resilience and determination of these women who are defying societal norms and achieving their dreams.

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'She Deserves Respect': UP Class 10th Topper Prachi Nigam Trolled Over 'Facial Hair' Gets Support
8 months ago

'She Deserves Respect': UP Class 10th Topper Prachi Nigam Trolled Over 'Facial Hair' Gets Support

News 18  

When will women stop being judged for their looks? #PrachiNigam https://t.co/INsZnS32Jb— Adesh Goyal April 21, 2024 It’s so easy for people to mock this young girl Prachi Nigam over her facial hair which may be due to hormonal imbalance. pic.twitter.com/km7Gby2ern— Rohit April 21, 2024 It’s distasteful to mock this young girl Prachi Nigam over her facial hair which may be …

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A Bright And Brilliant Read On Sexuality
1 year, 2 months ago

A Bright And Brilliant Read On Sexuality

Deccan Chronicle  

The cover of this unputdownable book shows a cunning hyena stepping out of the darkness. The author very cleverly fictionalizes the findings and biography of early 20th-century sex researcher Jan Gay with a modern-day twist between the pages. After flooding his apartment by mistake, the young narrator in Torres’s book moves out of his house and accidentally runs into an …

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These books are some of the most challenged in the US. Here’s how to buy them
1 year, 7 months ago

These books are some of the most challenged in the US. Here’s how to buy them

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The American Library Association, which tracks book challenges …

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TRIBUTE | R.K. Laxman: Remembering the uncommon man
1 year, 10 months ago

TRIBUTE | R.K. Laxman: Remembering the uncommon man

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 25, 2023 20:08 IST - 5 MINS READ One failure can make a success. Laxman failed to get into a proper art school and went on to become the country’s best regarded cartoonist. The Much-mentioned NO In the not-so-eventful princely state of Mysore, now called Mysuru, where he was born and brought up, the first event that …

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After years of selective silencing, Kashmiri Pandits have finally found a voice
2 years, 11 months ago

After years of selective silencing, Kashmiri Pandits have finally found a voice

India Today  

As Kashmiri Pandits mark 32 years of the exodus today, I look back on how they finally found their voice in public discourse. Despite deplorable attempts to silence them, young Kashmiri Pandits have found their voice and are gaining support worldwide. In liberal discourse, as I experienced as a student, Islam and its critique were a no-go zone and any …

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AIIMS nursing student found hanging in her hostel room in Chhattisgarh; suicide suspected
3 years, 5 months ago

AIIMS nursing student found hanging in her hostel room in Chhattisgarh; suicide suspected

India TV News  

A 21-year-old nursing student of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her hostel room, police said on Saturday. Police suspect the victim Shakshi Dubey, a first-year student of BSc in the AIIMS, committed suicide by hanging herself on July 2 evening, said Amanaka Station House Officer Bharat Bareth. Police recovered …

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Children’s authors tackle tough topics
3 years, 6 months ago

Children’s authors tackle tough topics

Live Mint  

The story of The Boy In The Cupboard centres around a child, Karan, who returns from school and locks himself in the closet. Today, children’s books—right from picture books for five-year-olds to stories for the 7-10 age group or novellas and non-fiction for teens—touch upon topics that were once considered too difficult for children to understand. 'The Boy in The …

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Children’s book author Beverly Cleary passes away at 104
3 years, 8 months ago

Children’s book author Beverly Cleary passes away at 104

Live Mint  

American children's author Beverly Cleary, the creator of iconic characters including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died at 104, her publisher said Friday. With titles like Henry Huggins and Ramona and Her Father, beloved by generations of young readers, Cleary's works explored everyday life through the eyes of children. Cleary was inspired to start writing when "a little boy …

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'Ridiculous' - Vaughan on banning bouncers for U-18 players
3 years, 10 months ago

'Ridiculous' - Vaughan on banning bouncers for U-18 players

The Hindu  

Lambasting the "ridiculous" suggestion of banning bouncers in under-18 cricket, former England skipper Michael Vaughan said it would be potentially more dangerous if youngsters are exposed to a short-pitched delivery straightaway in men's cricket. Recently, concussion specialist Michael Turner, the media director of the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation, had urged authorities to consider banning the use of …

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Meet Amanda Gorman’s mentors: The teachers who nurtured the inauguration poet
3 years, 10 months ago

Meet Amanda Gorman’s mentors: The teachers who nurtured the inauguration poet

LA Times  

Shelly Fredman, a third grade teacher at New Roads School in Santa Monica, spent a good chunk of Inauguration Day in tears. And as the 22-year-old stood before a sea of state flags and the Washington Monument and read “The Hill We Climb,” Fredman recalled the precocious little girl who’d listen raptly to her class readings. But after hearing Gorman …

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Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options
4 years ago

Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options

The Hindu  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith's reappointment as Australia's Test captain is far from certain as the sport's governing body in the country feels there are some "great young leaders" coming through the system. READ | Asked about the board's view, CA chairman Earl Eddings told ESPNcricinfo: "First of all we've got three great captains in Meg, Aaron and Tim. With Paine …

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