David Cameron, the former foreign secretary, sat on advice from Foreign Office officials in Israel and London that there was clear evidence of breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza for which the UK risked being complicit, a former Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) adviser said. The source, who contributed to the drafting of … Read more
The ‘item songs’ in Indian movies brim with raw energy, glamour, and a touch of controversy. These peppy numbers are peppered with raunchy lyrics, infectious rhythms and eye-catching choreography. For many years, these dance numbers ignominiously labelled as ‘item songs’ objectified women and perpetuated a very narrow standard of beauty. The ideal female body, as … Read more
I was in the Jardyland bar in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s biggest city, watching Manchester City beat Everton on 10 February when I was appointed interim assistant coach of Argentina. The offer in the WhatsApp was clear: you put together scouting reports on Nigeria and Ivory Coast, who Argentina were supposed to be facing in friendlies … Read more
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday refused to entertain an appeal filed by the state government against a direction to pay financial assistance to a candidate under Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi (AOVN) and reiterated that without there being any sufficient cause, courts cannot delay the process. The panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice … Read more
The Indian diaspora residing in Brunei expressed their happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the nation and said that they feel extremely happy and honoured to meet PM Modi. Notably, the remarks by the people came as PM Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India, … Read more
Six children and a pregnant woman are among at least 12 people who died after a boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers to the UK was “ripped open” in one of the worst Channel tragedies since the small boats crisis began. In a major test for Keir Starmer’s government, which is facing demands from charities … Read more
Teachers shape our lives and are agents of change. They impart wisdom and are revered for the intellectual and moral development of the young. Teachers pass on academic knowledge besides life lessons by fostering a positive nurturing environment. Technology em-powers teachers with various online tools, and techniques that make learning an interactive experience. However, technology … Read more
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is scheduled to hear the case on September 5. | Photo: PTI 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 03 2024 | 11:05 PM IST The Centre on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court alleging “unpardonable” non-cooperation by the West Bengal government in providing logistical support … Read more
No 10 Downing Street The government has repeatedly claimed that it has inherited a previously undisclosed £22bn “black hole” in the nation’s finances from the Conservatives. Ministers have used the figure to justify the decision to cut the winter fuel payment, while Sir Keir Starmer has also warned that October’s Budget will be “painful”. But … Read more
The disclosure of the Justice K. Hema Committee report on issues relating to the women in Kerala’s Malayalam film industry, with greater emphasis on sexual harassment, may not have come as a surprise to many who follow filmdom, though the report from an official committee set up by the government has stirred a hornet’s nest. … Read more