In most countries, the life of an elite, sophisticated woman renouncing her career as a classical soprano to preach nonviolence to bandits and kidnappers would merit significant study and attention. Yet in India, the woman in question, Khurshedben Naoroji, is largely unknown. Historian Dinyar Patel recounts her forgotten story. Source […]
Day: June 26, 2021
The star says he’s created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means… Source link
But green experts fear that, far from improving Ukraine’s environment, the pledge could have a detrimental impact on biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Up to 70% of Ukraine’s lands are used for farming, which is among the highest rates in Europe and a legacy collective agriculture of its communist past. Source […]
In July, the Chinese Communist Party will celebrate 100 years since its founding. Its mission has, in theory, been to lead millions of underprivileged people into a better existence. Yet, in the 50s and 60s, the policies of its leader, Mao Zedong, led to starvation and chaos. His death ushered […]
President Iván Duque’s helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. Source link
The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. Source link
Star Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary won silver medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Osijek on Saturday. Manu and Saurabh went down 12-16 to the Russian team in the finals of the 10m air pistol mixed team event in the tournament. […]
রাজ্যের স্বরাষ্ট্র ও পার্বত্য বিষয়ক দফতরের যুগ্ম সচিব হিসেবে চিঠিতে নিজেকে উল্লেখ করেছেন দেবাঞ্জন (Debanjan Deb)। Source link
নিজস্ব প্রতিবেদন: দোসরা মে তৃতীয়বার ক্ষমতায় এসেছেন মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (Mamata Banerjee)। তার পর থেকে এ পর্যন্ত বিবিধ বিষয়ে প্রধানমন্ত্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদীকে (Narendra Modi) ৯টি পত্র দিয়েছেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী। উত্তর তো দূর অথচ একটারও প্রাপ্তি স্বীকার করেনি প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সচিবালয়। এনিয়ে নবান্ন যারপরনাই ক্ষুব্ধ বলে সূত্রের খবর। ৫ মে প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে চিঠি দিয়ে টিকা, […]
Police in Turkey have fired tear gas at demonstrators at a Gay Pride rally in Turkey. Gay Pride marches have been banned in the Turkish city of Istanbul since 2015. This year, local authorities said they had banned the parade due to Covid-19 restrictions. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey […]