Rethinking capacity building and sarpanch-pati syndrome in panchayats

Recently, on March 8th, 2026, the Government of India initiated the Say No to Proxy Sarpanch Campaign. It immediately picked up the pace on digital platforms using symbolic hashtags like #NoProxySarpanch and posting short videos, reels, and grassroots storytelling. This encouraged public identification of proxy practices and community-level social pressure against male interference. This leads…

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‘Saves $5,000 per lot’: Why American builders are selling treeless homes to families | World News

For decades, the “American Dream” followed a specific blueprint: a two-story home, a basketball hoop in the driveway, and, most importantly, a lush, shaded backyard. A drive through an established neighbourhood offered a canopy of green that felt like an immediate escape from the heat of the road.Today, that dream is being replaced by so-called…

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Nations can now be weakened via cyber, economic warfare: Singh | India News

Dehradun: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the nature of conflict had changed sharply and nations could now be weakened not only through conventional war but also through economic, cyber, space and information warfare, reports Kautilya Singh.Virtually addressing the Raising Day celebrations and Diamond Jubilee of Sainik School, Ghorakhal, he said, “Present-day warfare transcends…

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‘No option but to strike Mumbai and Delhi’: Ex-Pak envoy to India on ‘worst-case’ US conflict

Former Pakistani envoy to India Abdul Basit has issued a stark warning while discussing a hypothetical conflict scenario involving the United States. Speaking about a worst-case situation, Basit outlined how Pakistan might respond if Washington targeted its nuclear programme. “Suppose there is a scenario where the US views our nuclear programme in a negative light…

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After selling more than half of her Amazon stake, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott makes another ‘record-setting gift of $42 million’ to …

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott has donated a record-setting ‘gift’ of $42 million to Elizabeth City State University. The announcement was made by the University Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove, Sr. in his keynote address during the school’s Founders Day Convocation, held earlier this month. The gift was the largest dollar per student enrolled…

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South Africa 20/1 in 2.3 Overs | NZ vs SA Live Score, 4th T20I: Kyle Jamieson removes Wiaan Mulder for a duck

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Robinson, Katene D Clarke, Dane Cleaver(w), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham(c), Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears South Africa (Playing XI): Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman Source…

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SSB Constable Tradesman recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 827 posts; direct link to apply here

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started the registration process for Constable Tradesman recruitment 2026. A total of 827 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — ssb.gov.in.The recruitment is being conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India for…

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Sophia Culpo shuts down reunion rumors with Braxton Berrios, hints at new romance: ‘I’ve just begun dating again’ | English Movie News

Sophia Culpo is stepping back into the dating scene with a playful spirit. The influencer and model recently addressed swirling rumors about rekindling things with ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios, her former partner from a two-year romance that ended in 2023. She set the record straight while hinting at new romantic possibilities during a glamorous event. Playful…

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