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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...
Sports
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Education
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.
Film and TV
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.
Environment
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...
Film and TV
‘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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Film and TV
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.
Film and TV
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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Education
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."
Education
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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Education
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...
Sports
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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Education
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...
Education
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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Education
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...
Film and TV
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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