George W. Bush Condemns Trumpism, But Skips His Role In Its Rise
Former President George W. Bush critiquedPresident Donald Trump’s worldview in a speech Thursday, but failed to acknowledge his own part in creating conditions that powered Trump’s rise.Bush, speaking...
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From Raqqa to Marawi, Military Campaigns Against ISIS Take A Devastating Toll
After a four-month military offensive, U.S.-backed forces this week drove militants from the self-described Islamic State out of what was once their de facto capital of Raqqa, Syria. But the city...
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Your Wages Are In My Pants: Bengaluru Contractor Allegedly Told Women...
Imagine the frustration and ire of not having your salary paid for months at a time. Now imagine being sexually harassed and physically abused when you ask your employer to cough up your outstanding...
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India’s Switch To Electric Vehicles Can Be A Global Role Model For Climate...
Transportation minister Nitin Gadkari made an announcement recently that India will switch completely to electric vehicles by 2030. Bold indeed! The earlier initiative from 2015 called Faster Adoption...
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Why Do We In India Shy Away From Discussing The Desi Harvey Weinsteins?
Hollywood mega producer Harvey Weinstein's uncontrollable libido has opened a veritable Pandora's jocks. Suddenly, actor Ben Affleck is compelled to issue a public apology to Hilarie Burton , courtesy...
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Jharkhand’s Kitchen Gardens Add Nutrition To Rural Diets, And Lower Food Bills
by Soumi KunduA health screening of adolescent girls and young women in Gumla district of Jharkhand showed that 90% of them were anemic, and had less than normal blood components. The study was...
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What The SC's Firecracker Ban In Delhi-NCR During This Diwali Says About Us
Did the firecracker ban imposed by the Supreme Court of India on Delhi-NCR, ahead of Diwali this year, turn out to be a case of sound and fury signifying nothing?The answer to this question depends as...
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Air Quality In Delhi Was Slightly Better This Diwali, But Is That Enough?
Supreme Court's ban on the sale of firecrackers made Diwali a comparatively quiet affair in the Delhi NCR this year.However, the order did little to help keep the pollution levels in control. According...
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Lupita Nyong’o Accuses Harvey Weinstein Of Sexual Harassment, Recalling...
Lupita Nyong’o has become the latest actress to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, recalling a series of incidents that took place over a number of years. The ‘12 Years A Slave’ star first...
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Director John Madden On Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood's Reluctance To Address...
At the coffee shop of JW Marriott, Mumbai, British filmmaker John Madden is hurriedly finishing a quick breakfast. The past week has been particularly exhausting — as jury president for the...
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KFC Is Only Following 11 People On Twitter For A Totally Genius Reason
KFC’s Twitter game is finger lickin’ good.In a marketing move that Colonel Sanders himself would have been proud of, someone on Twitter noticed the fast-food chain is highly selective about who it...
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Pollution Killed More Than 9 Million People Worldwide In 2015, India One Of...
NEW DELHI -- An estimated nine million people died worldwide in 2015 due to diseases caused by pollution -- the biggest cause globally of all premature deaths -- more than AIDS, malaria and...
View ArticleQuentin Tarantino On Weinstein: 'I Knew He Did A Couple Of These Things'
WASHINGTON — Academy Award-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino for decades has been hearing about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse, and regrets not taking the accusations more...
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Why We Should View Religious Reform Through The Child Rights Lens
"At 11, he dropped out of school to devote all his time towards learning religious scriptures. He spent the next two years studying the ways of an ascetic life under his guru. In a month's time, he's...
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Triple Talaq Is Banned, But What Happens To Salma, Shaheen and Sajjida Now?
When you get a phone call from your husband who is based abroad, you expect a general conversation about his everyday life, when he'll be visiting next, your daily life and as the conversation peters...
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After 12 Years, CBI Seeks The Govt's Permission To Reopen The Bofors Probe
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) — The CBI has written to the government for reconsideration of its 2005 decision and allow the agency to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court in the Bofors...
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The Rajasthan Govt's Ordinance To Protect Public Servants Is A Blow To...
The Rajasthan government has come out with an ordinance which purportedly tries to protect public servants, including judges and magistrates, from prosecution from actions taken in the discharge of...
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Exercises You Can Do Even If You Lack Fitness Skills
You don’t need to attempt to be a marathon runner or a gym regular to reap the benefits of a good sweat session.In fact, some of the best workouts require relatively low fitness expertise, according to...
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Woman Tracks Down Missing Cat After Uploading Its Photo To Tinder
A woman has been reunited with her missing moggy thanks to the power of Tinder. Katie Alsop, from Northampton, said she received 400 matches after posting photos of her lost cat on the dating app. “I...
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The First Cat In Space May Finally Get The Recognition She Deserves
Everyone knows the names of famous astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and some may even remember Laika, the first dog in space.However, the first cat in space has been largely forgotten by...
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