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To understand why Jackson reacted so viscerally to Obama, one must first understand who he was. Long before Obama’s rise, Jesse Jackson was the closest thing America had to a national Black political candidate. Born in segregated South Carolina, he came of age in the crucible of the civil rights movement. As a young organiser,…
Masih Alinejad returned to the headlines after posting an emotional video reacting to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. “Finally, you’re dead, finally, you’re gone, Ali Khamenei,” she said, her voice breaking. In the same clip, she is seen hugging strangers in New York. For Alinejad, those embraces were not theatrical. They were,…
Indian contemporary master Tom Vattakuzhy’s suite of works at Kochi Muziris Biennale consisted of a surreal creation of works created for short stories .Amongst all the works what stood out was his prowess as well as his passion for creating imagery that reflected ingenious techniques of compositional cohesion and realms of virtual vitality. Leninum Larshakanum …
Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the Battle of the Sexes match against Nick Kyrgios. (AP) When Billie Jean King played – and beat – Bobby Riggs in the iconic Battle of the Sexes in 1973, women’s tennis was struggling for relevance. The complexion of the sport is much different now. There is equal…
NEW DELHI: A potential vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus has shown encouraging safety and immune responses in an early human trial, according to a study published in The Lancet, offering fresh hope against a disease that has repeatedly caused fatal outbreaks in India and neighbouring countries.The World Health Organization has listed Nipah virus among…
You’ll feel like the week has finally turned in your favour. People notice you today, in the lift, at the tea stall, even in a casual neighbourhood chat, and the respect feels real.The Moon supports your public image while Jupiter gives you a lucky push, so doors open with less effort than usual. Still, Saturn…
MI skipper Hardik Pandya and SRH captain Pat Cummins during the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Players of Mumbai Indians were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with the franchise confirming the heartfelt reason behind the gesture.In an official statement, Mumbai Indians…
The James Webb space telescope has found a weird planet that is shaped like a lemon. This planet is 2,000 light-years away from us. The James Webb Space Telescope is changing the way we think about planets that are really far away from us. It is showing us things that we do not normally see…
Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake (Photo: AP) Myanmar’s junta declared a new post-earthquake truce on Tuesday, days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.The March 28 magnitude-7.7 quake near the central city of Mandalay killed nearly 3,800 and has left…
Superstar Rajinikanth honored Madurai’s Rs. 5 parotta seller, Rajini Sekar, by gifting him a gold chain and inviting him to his Chennai home. Sekar’s dedication to serving the poor despite rising costs caught the actor’s attention. Rajinikanth praised Sekar’s noble act, highlighting the pride such fans bring to their idols. Superstar Rajinikanth has not just…
