Society
Religious leaders promote wave of misogyny cloaked...
August 18, 2025
In recent months, India has seen a disturbing rise in controversial statements made by prominent religious leaders. Under the veil of preserving tradition, culture and spirituality, some so-called spiritual gurus have used their platforms to spread sexist, regressive and dangerou...
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Clean homes, dirty habits: India’s civic sense b...
August 11, 2025
They say cleanliness is next to godliness, but for many, that wisdom seems to have faded into the background. A string of recent incidents has reignited the debate around civic sense among Indian citizens, both at home and abroad. In July, a screening of an Indian film at a Cinew...
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2025 PSB Russian Track & Field Championships ...
August 11, 2025
The 2025 PSB Russian Track & Field Championships concluded on Sunday at Kazan’s Central Stadium, marking the end of four days of spirited competitions in 44 disciplines in which 700 Russian athletes participated. The final day of the championships delivered a fitting climax...
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Two national records tumble on Day 3 of Russian At...
August 10, 2025
Day 3 of the Russian Athletics Championships 2025 being held at Kazan saw an intense and action-packed schedule that began early on Saturday morning and concluded with multiple awarding ceremonies in the evening. The highlight of the day was that finally, on the third day of the ...
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Close competitions continue on Day 2 of Russian At...
August 9, 2025
Team Moscow outshone others ending with five gold medals on Day 2 of Russian Athletics Championships 2025, currently underway in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan Republic in Russia. The day marked fierce competition across a full slate of track and field events, showcasing the depth a...
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Asia’s Largest Carpet Revives Kashmir’s Fading...
August 9, 2025
As the handmade carpet industry in Kashmir faced a steady decline, a remarkable achievement sparked hope. Over nine years, 24 skilled artisans wove Asia’s largest handmade silk carpet, a 267.5-square-metre masterpiece. This extraordinary creation showcases the resilience and un...
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Russian Athletics Championships 2025 kicks off in ...
August 8, 2025
The 2025 PSB Russian Track & Field Championships kicked off on Thursday at Kazan’s Central Stadium, marking the start of four days of top-tier competition as Russia’s elite athletes seek to reassert their presence on the global athletics stage. The event, hosted by Russia...
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No bride, no groom, just hashtags: Fake weddings t...
August 4, 2025
In metropolitan hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune a new social phenomenon is turning tradition on its head with a wave of “fake weddings” being organised. These are complete with all elements of a traditional Indian wedding, but minus the bride and the groom, a cele...
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Voices at odds: Indian cities grapple with linguis...
August 2, 2025
In May, a couple in Mumbai reportedly refused to pay a delivery agent because he declined to speak in Marathi. Just last week, a shocking video went viral on social media, showing a shop owner being assaulted, by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers for not speaking Marathi. ...
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Labubu doll frenzy sweeps India, sales spike in 20...
July 27, 2025
Over the past few months, markets across India have been invaded by Labubu dolls, a strange looking, toothy doll that has developed a strong fan base globally amongst those who like quirky collections for their living room display as also those trying to set fashion trends. Acros...
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