Massimo Dutti’s Rs 12,000 ‘tunic dress’ triggers cultural appropriation debate – “It’s just a kurta set”

Massimo Dutti’s recent “tunic dress” over trousers sparked outrage in India, as it closely resembled the traditional kurta-churidar. Priced at Rs 12,000, the outfit drew criticism for cultural appropriation and a lack of acknowledgment of Indian craftsmanship. This incident highlights a recurring pattern of Western brands repackaging Indian designs without proper credit. India has been…

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Trump administration reinstates US workplace safety researchers after sweeping layoffs

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of US health workers who were laid off last year from a small but legally mandated workplace safety agency, according to information confirmed by government officials and a federal workers’ union.The layoffs occurred in April, when the Trump administration sharply reduced staff at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…

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IPL 2026 | ‘Virat Kohli isn’t a natural six-hitter but … ‘: Mohammad Kaif after RCB’s win over GT | Cricket News

Mohammad Kaif and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India international cricketer Mohammad Kaif heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the RCB star crossed 300 IPL sixes, highlighting how his growth as a T20 batter reflects adaptability rather than natural power-hitting. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, “Virat Kohli taking his IPL 6s…

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‘Killed my husband’: Indian-origin man dies in Canada allegedly due to hospital neglect; wife recounts ordeal

A day after a 44-year-old Indian-origin man died after waiting for hours in a hospital’s emergency room in Canada, his wife accused the Edmonton hospital of “killing her husband” by not providing timely medical help.In a viral video, Prashant Sreekumar’s wife said that the Grey Nuns Community Hospital neglected her husband’s condition even after he…

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Pro-Palestinian protest at Stanford leads to felony trial for five students: Here’s what to know

A jury trial began Friday for five current and former Stanford University students charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that occupied the university president’s offices in June 2024. The case is a rare instance in which demonstrators from the wave of campus protests that year are facing trial.Authorities initially arrested and charged 12 people…

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