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The anthology, divided into 12 chapters by 12 different people from varied backgrounds, has touched upon the faultlines of India and addresses the bigger issue of sponsored communal violence in the country.What makes the book different is how people highlighted in each of the 12 stories tried to help the victims in one way or the other. Whether they succeed in helping them out or not is a topic for the other day, but at least they tried their best.The first chapter sets the tone and tenor of the volume. The chapter has been written by the noted scholar and…

“Who is saying what, it is their compulsion. He belongs to such a party which has enough contribution in the freedom movement of the country. But they are going from losses into irrelevance” Puri told reporters referring to Surjewala’s statement.Taking a swipe at the Congress, Puri said, “By making such remarks, it is evident that they have decided to remain in the Opposition.”Surjewala stoked a controversy after he said that those who vote for the BJP and those who support the saffron party are like demons.Lashing out at the BJP, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Deputy and…

The move aims to enhance the tourism sector and provide employment opportunities for the youth, while also promoting rural tourism and culture and boosting economy.This approach will not only restore the heritage assets but also create direct and indirect employment opportunities for the youth in the field of tourism. Additionally, it will contribute to the economic transformation of rural tourism, culture, and local areas.The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is gearing up convert heritage properties, including Chattar Manzil in Lucknow, Chunar Fort in Mirzapur, Barua Sagar Fort in Jhansi, Kothi Gulistan-e-Iram, Kothi Darshan Vilas, and Kothi Roshan in Lucknow, Barsana Water…

Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) The UP Warriorz were one of the most watchable teams at the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League, earlier in March 2023, in Mumbai. While they finished third in the tournament, the preparations for Season 2 are well and truly on track, with the Indian players and coaching staff undergoing an intense week-long camp, here.The camp also had the former India cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders’ assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, working with the players, alongside the likes of head coach Jon Lewis, assistant coach Anju Jain and mentor Lisa Sthalekar. Along with them, it was…

Christchurch, Aug 14 (IANS) Fast bowler Blair Tickner has withdrawn from New Zealand’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against UAE, due to familial reasons.Duffy, who last played for New Zealand during the tour of India in January, will replace Tickner in the squad and travel to Dubai later on Monday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement.Tickner was due to join the squad in Dubai following his daughter’s birth late last week; however, will instead stay in New Zealand to be alongside his wife.”We’re a family environment and after speaking with Blair we fully support him being…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Monday constituted a Task Force for a feasibility study and evaluation of the footballers, who come under the status of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).The Task Force will also evaluate the players playing at a higher level and the status of youth players. The Task Force will submit its report by January 31, 2024. The Task Force, Chaubey announced, will be chaired by Samir Thapar, the president of the Punjab Football Association, and a veteran sports administrator. The AIFF chief…

Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian space agency on Monday said the process of putting the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in a circular orbit around the moon has begun.The spacecraft has moved further closer to the moon.The Indian space agency also said its Aditya-L1 spacecraft — the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun — is getting ready for the launch.“Orbit circularisation phase commences. Precise maneuvre performed today has achieved a near-circular orbit of 150 km x 177 km. The next operation is planned for August 16, 2023, around 0830 Hrs. IST,” Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted.The spacecraft comprises a…

San Francisco, Aug 14 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who recently started his own podcast ‘Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates’, asked a fun question to his guest Sal Khan — Founder of Khan Academy — if he ever got confused with Bollywood actor Salman Khan.”So, if you do a web search on Sal Khan, you might get some of this guy,” Gates said, showing a picture of actor Salman Khan.”So, do you ever get confused with Salman Khan?”Sal Khan laughed and said, “I do.””In fact, in the early days of Khan Academy, I got letters from some of his fans…

During the visit, she inspected the kitchen where food is being prepared using diverse grains and ingredients for maternal and child nutrition.Atishi personally tasted the food to check its quality and taste during the inspection.During the inspection, Atishi said that the Kejriwal government was committed to providing nutritious meals to every needy woman and child in Delhi. With this goal, the government is operating 11 centralised kitchens, which provide cooked meals and Take-Home Ration (THR) to over 8 lakh children and women across Delhi every day.She mentioned that through these kitchens, the government is focused on enhancing the nutrition for…

Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy had taunted Kumaraswamy by saying that he should stay abroad and necessary arrangements could be made.Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy said that a few ministers have suggested that he stay back abroad to leave them to loot the state. “They are indulging in shameless loot. Do I have to get my arrangements done by them? Do I have to take that sinful money? Don’t I deserve to go to a foreign country in my capacity? For 12 years I was busy with party work, there was no opportunity for me to go out. There is a…