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Origin: Caste worldwide

Ava DuVernay’s Origin explores how the caste system enables racism against Blacks in the US, enabled Nazi Germany to perpetrate the Holocaust, and continues rampant in India

05 January,2025 08:09 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
Opinion

Protest to policy: How women drive change

A portrait of Indian women’s activism—from the fierce 1970s anti-rape protests in Mumbai to the digital shakti of #MeToo

05 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
Opinion

Lead kindly light, 2,000 years on…

The eight-night feast of Hanukkah started on Christmas day—a special occurrence last witnessed in 2005. Jews across town recollect this “festival of lights” from their formative years

05 January,2025 07:43 AM IST | Meher Marfatia
Opinion

The bravest decision Taken!

Leaving out a player is hard enough, but to take a call to leave oneself out has to be…

05 January,2025 07:37 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
India News

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using fake pics

“His primary targets were users of Bumble, Snapchat and WhatsApp,” the statement said.

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
India News

B’luru techie’s wife, in-laws get bail

Subhash got married in 2019 after meeting Singhania on a matrimonial website. The couple had a son in 2020.

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
India News

PM Modi, BJP cannot escape culpability for keeping Manipur on boil: Kharge

“The BJP is the matchstick which burnt Manipur!” he said in his post. He also shared a screengrab of a news report about the latest violence

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation: Vaishnaw

Final rules to be placed before Parliament in Monsoon Session; entities handling data digitally will get two years for compliance

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Myanmar releases dissidents on its Independence Day

6,000 prisoners were released from prison by the state’s military government on Sat

05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Agencies
World News

China is hurting our democracy with fake news, says Taiwan

The National Security Bureau said the number of pieces of false or biased information distributed by China increased 60 per cent last year, to 2.16 million from 1.33 million in 2023

05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce still holds

So far, Israel has withdrawn from just two of the dozens of towns it holds in southern Lebanon.

05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

A bow made of bones

The idea of a god wielding a weapon made from animal products can be unsettling

05 January,2025 07:05 AM IST | Devdutt Pattanaik
Jharkhand govt suspends classes till grade 8 from Jan 7-13 due to cold wave

Jharkhand govt suspends classes till grade 8 from Jan 7-13 due to cold wave

Jharkhand continues to reel under cold wave conditions with the mercury falling below 6 degrees Celsius in some parts

04 January,2025 11:10 PM IST | Ranchi | PTI
Encounter breaks out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

Encounter breaks out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

The gunfight started at around 6 pm in the forest of south Abujhmaad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts

04 January,2025 11:05 PM IST | Raipur | PTI
No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said there have been no reports so far about any virus found in China that could become pandemic or spread rapidly to other regions

04 January,2025 06:57 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | PTI
Congress launches 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign

Congress launches 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign

Congress leader Pawan Khera said under the campaign, party leaders will organise 'Chaupals' in every district and tell people how the BJP-RSS has been insulting Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and demeaning the Constitution for decades

04 January,2025 06:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
UP: over 1,200 night and temporary shelters set up across state

UP: over 1,200 night and temporary shelters set up across state

The shelters are equipped with all the necessary resources to help people stay warm during extreme cold

04 January,2025 05:10 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics, says PM Modi

Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister exuded confidence that villages will play a key role in pushing forward the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047

04 January,2025 02:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha: Rare melanistic leopard spotted in Nayagarh district

Odisha: Rare melanistic leopard spotted in Nayagarh district

Jha said that these sightings reflect the region's remarkable biodiversity

04 January,2025 01:55 PM IST | Nayagarh | mid-day online correspondent
Supriya Sule criticises Maharashtra govt's lack of clarity and coordination

Supriya Sule criticises Maharashtra govt's lack of clarity and coordination

Supriya Sule highlighted the absence of communication with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, questioning his involvement in ongoing government initiatives

04 January,2025 01:23 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
China describes HMPV outbreak as a 'winter occurrence,' with 'milder severity'

China describes HMPV outbreak as a 'winter occurrence,' with 'milder severity'

The statement comes as photos and videos emerged on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people amid rising cases of HMPV – causing respiratory illness --, and raising serious concerns of another pandemic akin to COVID-19

04 January,2025 12:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV virus in China: What is HMPV? Know Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

    HMPV virus in China: What is HMPV? Know Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

    China seems to be facing a COVID-like Health scare yet again! This is HMPV! In the recent weeks, China has experienced a rise in cases of Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV, leading to public concern and speculation. What is HMPV and how does it spread? Could this turn into a pandemic like COVID-19? Let's explore what HMPV is and whether it poses a significant threat to India.

    04 January,2025 06:09 PM IST

    "It was a wake-up call", says soldier who blew up Cybertruck outside Trump Hotel

    Law enforcement sources stated that Livelsberger had no animosity towards President-elect Donald Trump

    04 January,2025 12:05 PM IST | Las Vegas | mid-day online correspondent

    British rapper Stormzy banned from driving after using phone while driving

    Stormzy had previously denied using his mobile while driving but wrote to the court to change his plea

    04 January,2025 11:03 AM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

    Honduras suggests ending US military cooperation

    In a New Year's Day speech on a national television channel, Castro said that if Trump goes ahead with massive deportations, Honduras would reconsider military cooperation with the US

    04 January,2025 08:38 AM IST | Honduras | AP
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Your complaint could possibly even save a life

    Your complaint could possibly even save a life

    Cops said that they are struggling to make a watertight case against the accused as many women who have suffered are unwilling to register complaints

    04 January,2025 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    02 January,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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