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‘I Saw Ramallah’: Homecoming of a Palestinian Poet

While writing this review, the war that started on October 7 in Gaza has already taken the lives of more than 32,000 people, including children. Nearly ten thousand people...

IPL 2024: Shubman Gill fined for slow over rate

Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on March 26.

Navigating health challenges during fasting: insights and remedies

Fasting generally offers mental and physical vigor. However, despite its benefits, some individuals may encounter health challenges while fasting. Let's delve into these issues and their remedies.

UPSC postpones civil services preliminary exam to June 16 due to Lok Sabha polls

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday postponed the civil services preliminary examination to June 16 from May 26 due to the Lok Sabha elections.

Watching ‘Dune’ from the East

Second part of the 'Dune' film series, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel of the same title and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a stellar cast of globally acclaimed actors like Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, is gaining attention worldwide. Rising Box office collections and high ratings have made it a remarkable success. 

Chile declares state of emergency as forest fires kill at least 46 people

Chile has declared a state of emergency after the South American country grappling with intense forest fires which killed at least 46 people. Chile’s president Gabriel Boric said on...

‘Blue Star’: Short of a boundary

What strikes one the most about Jai Kumar's 'Blue Star' is how the film captures the landscape and culture of Arakkonam with all its vibrancy - the heat, the streets, the people, their religion, the trains, railways stations, colleges, sports, festivals and everything else.
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Tamil superstar Vijay launches political party Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam

Tamil superstar Vijay finally announced the formation of his new political party, Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam. He is the latest addition to Tamil Nadu’s cinema-politics landscape.

Farhana: Shaping a Muslim woman in unprecedented settings

Enough reasons to watch. Gladly, Farhana is not a disappointment in terms of representation and aesthetics, to a large extent. At least it stays away from fooling around Muslim sexuality – often, stereotyping Muslim sexuality is a tool of otherisation. 
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After public outcry over UGC draft guidelines, Union govt clarifies no reserved post will be de-reserved

The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) clarified on Sunday that centrally funded universities will not de-reserve any reserved faculty positions. This clarification comes in response to the controversy surrounding UGC's draft guidelines, which hinted at the possibility of opening unfilled vacancies for SC, ST, OBC candidates to general candidates in "rare and exceptional cases."

CUET PG 2024 registration deadline extended

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date to register for the Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate (CUET PG 2024) till January 31, 2024. Candidates who...
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Polls of JNU Students’ Union to be conducted in March after four years

In a circular released by Jawaharlal Nehru University, the central institution announced that their student union polls will be held six to eight weeks after the commencement of PhD...

Palestine qualifies for knockout stages of Asian Cup for first time

“Thank you to the fans who are coming to support Palestine and the national team of Palestine. Thank you from our heart,” captain Musab Al-Battat said after the game.
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Canada caps international student visas for two years 

Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle the housing crisis and target institutional "bad actors". The move will...

Israel kills dozens of academics, destroys every university in Gaza

The Israeli army has killed 94 university professors, along with hundreds of teachers and thousands of students, as part of its genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,...
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ASER 2023 unveils gender disparities in digital literacy: Why it matters

The ASER report 2023 highlights significant gender disparity in digital literacy and access among the youth aged 14-18 in rural India. Offering insights into the digital landscape, the report...

Intricate landscapes in Satyajit Ray’s cinematic world

Satyajit Ray emerges as a filmmaker who consistently uplifts us, offering an unwavering pursuit of truth, providing inspiration for courage, and serving as a moral catalyst.
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