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'It's me, hi, I'm the problem': CJP uses Taylor Swift song to mock Pradhan
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'Maybe he doesn't know': Bellingham hits back as coach says England were 'lucky'
England booked their place in the last four in Miami, with Bellingham scoring both goals. While the players celebrated on the pitch, Tuchel made it clear in his post-match interview that he was not satisfied with the overall display.
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Explained: What is UN's 'right to adequate housing' and why it matters
The United Nations views housing as a basic human right, not just an investment. Financialization and global pressures displace millions, making cities unaffordable for many. Marginalized groups face significant discrimination in securing adequate housing worldwide. Legal foundations for this right exist in international human rights treaties. Adequate housing requires security, affordability, habitability, and access to services.
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When S. Janaki rejected the Padma Bhushan in 2013, sought Bharat Ratna
S. Janaki, the iconic Nightingale of South India, has sadly passed away at the age of eighty-eight in Mysuru. Known affectionately as Janaki Amma, she famously rejected the Padma Bhushan in 2013, arguing that recognition for artists should come while they are still alive. Janaki passionately believed her legacy warranted the Bharat Ratna, highlighting the importance of timely recognition in the arts.
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Ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal says Microsoft's Satya Nadella inspired him to become a founder
Parag Agrawal found inspiration in Satya Nadella's leadership for Twitter's transformation. He viewed Nadella as a re-founder who completely changed a business and culture. Agrawal planned radical internal projects like Project Saturn and Birdwatch for Twitter. These initiatives aimed to significantly alter user experience and content moderation. His tenure ended abruptly, preventing the full realization of these ambitious plans.
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Paw-sper economy: From kibble to birthday cakes - India's pets are living large
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Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates to US youth mental health non-profit
MacKenzie Scott has donated twenty million dollars to Active Minds. This significant contribution is the largest in the nonprofit's history. Active Minds focuses on youth mental health awareness and reducing stigma. The unrestricted funds will expand programs and support young leaders. This donation occurs amid growing concerns about youth mental health.
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Middle East ceasefire dead as US bombs Iran, Hormuz shuts, missiles fly over Gulf
The United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced that it had once again closed the strategic waterway, stepped up attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and warned that any retaliation would invite a "severe response."
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Actors and musicians pay rich tributes to legendary singer S. Janaki
They hail her extraordinary contribution to Indian music and humility
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Vietnam boat accident: Andhra Pradesh CM directs expedited return of affected tourists, mortal remains
Officials also told the Chief Minister that the Indian Embassy in Vietnam has engaged an agency to facilitate the handover and transportation of the bodies of the deceased
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When Bollywood jived to S. Janaki’s infectious voice
In the 1980s, when there was a massive influx of South Indian production houses into Bollywood, remaking South Indian hits into Hindi, Janaki emerged as a pan-Indian voice
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Dy CM sounds alert on leopard movement at Tirumala
The Deputy Chief Minister asked the Forest Department and TTD wings to coordinate, deploy H.A.N.U.M.A.N teams and clear thickets, and advised pilgrims on the footpath to move in groups
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S. Janaki — Voice of the south
Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and pathos, and was often a hat-tip to bygone times
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Women in action
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The nightingale who stole Kerala’s heart
Janaki’s effortless singing and pleasant nature earned her enduring love and admiration across generations
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A lullaby falls silent: Kannada cinema bids farewell to S. Janaki
Among the tributes that poured in from the Kannada music and film fraternities, one sentiment stood out: her extraordinary versatility
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News in Frames | A sacred trail of faith and fellowship
The centuries-old Amarnath Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage through the Himalayas’ treacherous terrain, is more than a religious tradition as it brings thousands of people on a shared path; the 57-day journey, which also supports the livelihoods of many, carries a powerful message of harmony and compassion in an increasingly polarised world
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S. Janaki: The Isai Arasi who established the voice of the rural, female heroine
Janaki amma’s voice gave contour to the heroines, their fears, their desires, their hopes and their dreams, even as Bharathiraja wrote them lion’s space on the screen
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Congress recalls former NZ PM’s role in reviving ties with India in the 1980s as Modi elevates partnership
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also recalled New Zealand’s role in helping develop the Indian dairy sector, establish AIIMS; says former NZ PM David Lange built close ties with Indira and Rajiv Gandhi
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Businesses suffer in Afghanistan as Taliban dress code restrictions keep women home
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