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In 1979, Sweden made history by becoming the first country in the world to ban all forms of corporal punishment of children, including inside the home. At a time when spanking was widely accepted in many societies, Sweden chose a different path. The law was never intended to criminalise ordinary parents. Instead, it sought to…
A video claiming to show Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah allegedly standing in solidarity with the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has gone viral on social media.Several social media users shared the video with captions alleging that Shah had quietly joined the protest at Jantar Mantar along with his sons, Imaad Shah…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique set of traits that help define its personality and set it apart from the others. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Read on to find out if today will be lucky for you. Aries Love…
The month of July saw a headline in ceramic arts in India with pioneering maestro of Ceramics and stoneware wizard PR Daroz ( Prakash Pandurang Daroz ) being awarded the prestigious Prof. MS Nanjunda Rao National Award. This rare honour was presented to him by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bangalore in recognition of his…
Zohran Mamdani and Laura Loomer (R) America’s far-right activist and Donald Trump loyalist Laura Loomer on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “war criminal” and said he was “not welcome in New York City.”Loomer, who is Jewish, called for…
Gold, silver rate today: US Fed announcement set to drive precious metals Investors continued to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook for fresh clues on the future direction of interest rates. According to a Reuters poll, economists expect the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the remainder of 2026 as…
The developments came as thousands of protesters returned to Jantar Mantar to continue the agitation. NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released after being detained by Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The party had marched to Lok Kalyan Marg demanding the resignation of Prime…
AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh high court has upheld a family court’s order granting a husband divorce from his wife. The court held that her refusal to live with him again, along with her demand for Rs 2 crore to agree to the divorce, amounted to mental cruelty. The…
The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike.Dipke, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “It’s day 25 of Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger-strike. The PM is yet…
Rupee came under pressure in early trade on Wednesday, opening 11 paise lower at 96.36 against the US dollar. The slump came as rising crude oil prices and increased demand for safe-haven assets weighed down the currency.Earlier on Tuesday, rupee had ended at 96.25 against the greenback before slipping at the opening of the interbank…
