India: The festivities are here – bringing more than just warmth of diya-lit homes, vibrant rangolis, and fragrant garlands, but also an atmosphere filled with romance and… equality! Bumble’s latest survey* reveals that 9 in 10 (91%) of Indians believe equal contributions from their partners in festive season planning is essential, reflecting a modern perspective … Read more
The four friends are in the news again. This year’s Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the strategic dialogue between India, the United States, Australia and Japan to promote diplomatic, economic and military cooperation was held last month in Wilmington, Delaware, in President Joe Biden’s hometown. Clearly a farewell gesture to the outgoing President, there have been some … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 11:51 PM IST In 2014, the French economist Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century became an international sensation, reshaping the inequality debate and launching its author into superstardom. Dr Piketty was right to point out that the political case for income redistribution is … Read more
Had extremely little to say His principal con Prevailed upon Gullible Westerners who’d readily pay To listen to sermons galore Which are really a literal bore And not too complex Pushing ‘freedom’ and sex Pandering to the white insecure.” — From Flasfy of BugBorn Shri Ragwort, by Bachchoo Every October Britain has Black History Month. … Read more
Joblessness among India’s minorities increased in 2023-24 (July-June) on a yearly basis despite an unchanged unemployment rate for the country for the first time in five years. Among all religious minorities, the unemployment rate was the highest among Sikhs, followed by Christians, according to data from the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey. The … Read more
In today’s digital age, memes, slang, and buzzwords permeate the online presence of Generation Z (Gen-Z). Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have given rise to a generation that thrives on dark, self-deprecating humour, and at times alarmingly negative. A recurring term that has become worryingly common is “kms,” short for “k*ll myself.” While used … Read more
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here on Saturday evening to stake claim to form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir. He submitted the names of 53 newly elected supporting members of the Assembly to the government. Apart from NC’s 41 newly elected members … Read more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: Florida residents slogged through flooded streets, gathered up scattered debris and assessed damage to their homes on Friday after Hurricane Milton smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that Milton wasn’t … Read more
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to Vientiane Laos, attended the 21st ASEAN-India summit and the 18th East Asia summit and held meetings with several global leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Laos, gifted the global leaders with Indian artefacts ranging from a brass statue of Lord Buddha from Tamil … Read more