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Young people who had given up on Biden, not just for his age but his inability to stop Israel’s war on Gaza, are happy that Kamala Harris has spoken out with empathy for the sufferings of civilians in Gaza. Her words "I will not be silent" are being appreciated by pro-Palestinian protesters.
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From Trump's claims of immigrants eating the dogs, cats and pets of Americans to Taylor Swift's highly anticipated endorsement of Kamala Harris, here's a breakdown of what happened in Philadelphia during the ABC presidential debate.
Despite the seeming surge in Kamala Harris’ popularity in the fight against a belligerent Donald Trump, the fight will be a close one
During the presidential debate, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris made several claims, with many from Trump being proven false or misleading. This fact-check breaks down their statements, highlighting inaccuracies on key topics such as immigration, tariffs, inflation, and more.
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During his visit to Moscow in July, PM Modi raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had assured that Russia would discharge any and all Indians who had been misled and falsely inducted in the Russian Army. However, fifty more Indian nationals are yet to be rescued as they are still on battlefields in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine war. It has been told that efforts are underway to rescue them.
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The ongoing war in Sudan, which broke out in April 2023, is the third major civil war in the African nation. As the war rages on, the United Arab Emirates has been accused of aiding the RSF and prolonging the war.
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The caste census is generating heated debate, but even its most ardent proponents are not able to articulate a plan about how to use the resulting data
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While the NDA allies and social justice party leaders like Chirag Paswan and Ramdas Athawale have opposed the Supreme Court decision allowing sub-categorisation among SC-STs, the Opposition parties including the Congress have maintained a strategic silence.
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Carry out the caste survey objectively, carefully and sensitively, with the right spirit, so that the benefits of reservation reach the deserving beneficiaries
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan had voiced concerns about the recent Supreme Court verdict permitting sub-categorisation of SCs and STs for reservation. He speaks to Outlook on the caste dynamics in his home state of Bihar
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The recent SC judgement on sub-categorisation is against the constitutional mandate
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The sub-categorisation debate has taken an interesting turn after the Bharat Bandh, with different political parties and factions adopting varied stances
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Distinct from quick technical solutions offered by the judiciary, the Dalit-Bahujan movements have suggested new momentum and reforms in the agenda of social justice
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Hindu nationalists demand the denial of reservations to Christian and Muslim tribals even as they pursue their own 'reconversion' drive
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The recent SC ruling on sub-classification within the SC and ST categories temporarily lifted the hopes of tribal communities in Jharkhand
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The mainstream society thinks reservations are against right to equality. It’s high time they are seen in the context of right to justice
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A lot has changed in the last 75 years of the history of Indian democracy, but the upper caste mentality remains the same
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Among Manipur's tribals, there is a fear that the tenuous unity achieved after years of inter and intra-tribal rivalry and bloodshed could be undone by sub-categorisation in reservation
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Long before the rise of Bahujan politics in the north, the public sphere of Tamil Nadu was shaped by affirmative action aimed at social justice
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After OBCs were granted a 27 per cent quota and reservations in local self-government bodies, the Maratha agitation against reservation based on social backwardness took a U-turn
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The proposed sub-categorised reservation may have limited impact on addressing sub-caste inequality in representation and development
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With the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women and girls’ lives have changed drastically, to the point that many are calling it a Gender Apartheid
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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has issued a show cause notice to the governing body’s Treasurer Sahdev Yadav post a complaint that his election breaches the country’s National Sports Code
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Desire for domination and submission takes wild, wacky turns in Emma Stone-Jesse Plemons-led anthology
The Hema Committee Report, which exposed systemic misogyny in the Malayalam film industry, sprang from the poignant Women in Cinema Collective, where women fight for women
Kavitha Lankesh's documentary on Gauri Lankesh is both deeply personal and starkly political.
Bollywood has always been fascinated with India’s first woman Prime Minister, but pulling off nuanced portrayals of Indira Gandhi remains an elusive goal for Hindi films
The Hema Committee Report, which exposed systemic misogyny in the Malayalam film industry, sprang from the poignant Women in Cinema Collective, where women fight for women
Kavitha Lankesh's documentary on Gauri Lankesh is both deeply personal and starkly political.
Bollywood has always been fascinated with India’s first woman Prime Minister, but pulling off nuanced portrayals of Indira Gandhi remains an elusive goal for Hindi films
As Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has to fight an uphill battle to get certified—the MP who is used to the ruling party’s favour finds herself on the opposing side for the first time
Post-2014, Bollywood’s political films have been a bit too enamoured by the Emergency and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. However, the trauma from these events is being used to funnel ideology
Emergency, which was scheduled to hit the screens on September 6, 2024, has been postponed due to controversies. The new release date is yet to be announced.
The stinging pre-climactic stretch is where the film gathers its full force
Malayalam actors Mukesh and Edavela Babu, who were accused of alleged sexual assault by a former actor, were granted anticipatory bail by a Kerala court on Thursday night.
Vikrant Massey starrer Sector 36 is all set to premiere on Netflix on September 13.
Kangana Ranaut's Emergency landed into controversy after Sikh organisations accused the makers of misrepresenting the community and twisting historical facts.
Maharaja has been adulated as well as critiqued for being a rape-revenge thriller. But a closer look reveals much more.
The series critically misreads the macro mode in storytelling
Hindi cinema has a long-standing history of legitimising and perpetuating rape culture
The RG Kar rape case startled the nation with its gruesome details. Then the victim’s identity and picture leaked on the social media, and the ‘content’ around it took a life of its own…
Dominic Sangma discusses his second feature, which has emerged a veritable cultural phenomenon in Meghalaya.
From Ranjith, Siddique, Mukesh, to Jayasurya, names of prominent Malayalam celebs popped up after the Hema Committee report was released.
Ritabhari Chakraborty requested her fellow actresses to stand against the 'monsters' and call out the 'predators' of the Bengali film industry.
The film adaptation of the novel It Ends With Us dilutes a complex narrative of breaking the cycle of abuse, disrespecting the original story and leaving the fans disappointed.
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