‘Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar’ – as the azaan is relayed from the mosque over a loudspeaker, the stirring voice calling the faithful to prayer touches … Hindus running a MosqueRead more
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India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest
India’s government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better surveillance, a … India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protestRead more
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Self-reliance for Poor and State Support for Business is the New Motto
Economist Jean Dreze has played a pioneering role in shaping India’s public and social policy. He is most well-known for his advocacy for the employment-guarantee … Self-reliance for Poor and State Support for Business is the New MottoRead more
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Fake Aadhaar racket busted in Rae Bareli
Police arrested three members of a gang allegedly running a fake Aadhaar racket in Rae Bareli district. Among those arrested is an employee of Union … Fake Aadhaar racket busted in Rae BareliRead more
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A Ghazal Worth Returning To
Hungamah hai kyun barpa, sung in Ghulam Ali’s deep, dulcet voice, is a very popular ghazal. Ali seductively croons “thodi si jo pi li hai … A Ghazal Worth Returning ToRead more
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Hindu-Muslim Scuffles Lead to Heightened Communal Tension in UK’s Leicester
Leicester city in the United Kingdom has seen an escalation of scuffles and communal tension leading to the arrest of two in an area which … Hindu-Muslim Scuffles Lead to Heightened Communal Tension in UK’s LeicesterRead more
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One-Day Strike by Rice Millers Against 5% GST on Unbranded, Unpackaged Food Items
Rice and flour millers in Karnataka observed a one-day strike on Friday against the proposal to remove Goods and Service Tax (GST) exemptions on unbranded … One-Day Strike by Rice Millers Against 5% GST on Unbranded, Unpackaged Food ItemsRead more
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Eminent Gandhian Kishore Bhai was ahead of his time
Kishore Bhai passed away on the morning of August 15, 2022, at his home in Udaipur. He is survived by his wife Sudesh and two … Eminent Gandhian Kishore Bhai was ahead of his timeRead more
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NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan
Annexure 1 of the notification of Government of India that constituted the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) deals with the Role and Responsibilities of … NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance planRead more
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Lapses in Jallianwala Bagh Facelift
A team of The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has pointed out “improper descriptive text” on wall panels and “misspelt signboards … Lapses in Jallianwala Bagh FaceliftRead more