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Calls grow for information regarding Iranian littérateur Ali Asadollahi’s whereabouts and his release
Calls grow for information regarding Iranian littérateur Ali Asadollahi’s whereabouts and his release
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Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy Co-Director claims her LinkedIn account was hacked, abused
Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy Co-Director claims her LinkedIn account was hacked, abused
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PIPD launches ‘Communicating Palestine’ portal
PIPD launches ‘Communicating Palestine’ portal
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India video captures men using SUV-style Bolero to attack bull
India video captures men using SUV-style Bolero to attack bull
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MakeMyTrip refund win on LinkedIn sparks more customer complaints
MakeMyTrip refund win on LinkedIn sparks more customer complaints
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On X, digital marketer’s wish to work with Ananya Birla gets quick attention
On X, digital marketer’s wish to work with Ananya Birla gets quick attention
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OSINT researchers contradict Indian government's claim on PAFF’s ties
OSINT researchers contradict Indian government's claim on PAFF’s ties
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Cybersecurity expert claims his social media tips prompted Sri Lankan police to use AI images of shooting suspect; questions remain
Cybersecurity expert claims his social media tips prompted Sri Lankan police to use AI images of shooting suspect; questions remain
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Palestine-focussed ‘Accountability Archive’ gains traction
Palestine-focussed ‘Accountability Archive’ gains traction
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In Delhi, Union Bank of India manager issues apology after disabled Delhi man complains of assault; allegations include police mishandling
In Delhi, Union Bank of India manager issues apology after disabled Delhi man complains of assault; allegations include police mishandling
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Against the expanding backdrop of Operation Sindoor, Medical College Kolkata student unions condemn professor’s remarks
Against the expanding backdrop of Operation Sindoor, Medical College Kolkata student unions condemn professor’s remarks
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Outraged Canadian physicians active in Gaza blame Trudeau’s government for complicity in alleged Israeli genocide, demand action
Outraged Canadian physicians active in Gaza blame Trudeau’s government for complicity in alleged Israeli genocide, demand action
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As the Arab Council for the Social Sciences implores global academic community to protest Israel's aggression in Lebanon, is it untimely to wonder about a long-term strategy?
As the Arab Council for the Social Sciences implores global academic community to protest Israel's aggression in Lebanon, is it untimely to wonder about a long-term strategy?
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For holding India-Israel Business Summit 2024, Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISC) courts protest from country’s academics and some citizens
For holding India-Israel Business Summit 2024, Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISC) courts protest from country’s academics and some citizens
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Artificial Intelligence, history, and the fragility of truth: Reflections after a conversation with Thai Artist Nanut Thanapornrapee
Artificial Intelligence, history, and the fragility of truth: Reflections after a conversation with Thai Artist Nanut Thanapornrapee
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Amazon India’s ‘Pink/Red dot’ tape rollout is confusing at best
Amazon India’s ‘Pink/Red dot’ tape rollout is confusing at best
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Slated to meet in India soon, International Sociological Association urged to uphold Israel’s suspension
Slated to meet in India soon, International Sociological Association urged to uphold Israel’s suspension
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India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank’s workplace toxicity called out by exiting employee; the sector itself is crying for a revamp
India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank’s workplace toxicity called out by exiting employee; the sector itself is crying for a revamp
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A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
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The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
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Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
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Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
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In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
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Anti-China conspiracy theorist has amplifiers in India’s media; a new low pertains to spreading false rumours regarding Nijjar’s murder
Anti-China conspiracy theorist has amplifiers in India’s media; a new low pertains to spreading false rumours regarding Nijjar’s murder
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Indian wrestlers' long protest exposes Modi's selective callousness; qualifies his claims to nationalism, male pride, and women's empowerment
Indian wrestlers' long protest exposes Modi's selective callousness; qualifies his claims to nationalism, male pride, and women's empowerment
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In the shadow of Ukraine, four curiosities concerning China in relation to Russia
In the shadow of Ukraine, four curiosities concerning China in relation to Russia
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NDTV deletes its report that promoted a fraudulent Indian employment portal
NDTV deletes its report that promoted a fraudulent Indian employment portal
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3 curiosities concerning Ashraf Ghani’s exit
3 curiosities concerning Ashraf Ghani’s exit
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BACSA's new website has a few uses too many; the organisation has one prospective vulnerability
BACSA's new website has a few uses too many; the organisation has one prospective vulnerability
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Shimla's Mall Road is ruined by state-promoted noise pollution
Shimla's Mall Road is ruined by state-promoted noise pollution
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Mandi’s Kamuna fraud victims look to Himachal government's online portal for relief—which continues to elude them
Mandi’s Kamuna fraud victims look to Himachal government's online portal for relief—which continues to elude them
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Kamuna Credit Cooperative Society Limited sinks deeper into fraud accusations
Kamuna Credit Cooperative Society Limited sinks deeper into fraud accusations
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German documentary: North Korea did not torture Otto Warmbier
German documentary: North Korea did not torture Otto Warmbier
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In presenting vegetarian delights from Himalayan foothills, Veena Sharma seeks to promote ecological awareness
In presenting vegetarian delights from Himalayan foothills, Veena Sharma seeks to promote ecological awareness
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Ribeiro letter controversy reflects a deepening rot in India's governance—but a lot else, too
Ribeiro letter controversy reflects a deepening rot in India's governance—but a lot else, too
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Rising Chennai-based documentarian provides a window into the industry; shares his experiences, hopes
Rising Chennai-based documentarian provides a window into the industry; shares his experiences, hopes
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In India's Jaipur, a serial attacker of women may be at large—but the police has done little to find him
In India's Jaipur, a serial attacker of women may be at large—but the police has done little to find him
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What India needs is a Public Representatives Protection Programme
What India needs is a Public Representatives Protection Programme
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My prince the follower
My prince the follower
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Of honest epistemologies and affordable lifestyles: A retro-review of Vandana Shiva’s Water Wars (2002)
Of honest epistemologies and affordable lifestyles: A retro-review of Vandana Shiva’s Water Wars (2002)
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The case for Siberian philosophy
The case for Siberian philosophy
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Bits & Notices

Bits & Notices
January 29–30, 2026: British Council, New Delhi, to host ‘Creative Convergence’ event
January 29–30, 2026: British Council, New Delhi, to host ‘Creative Convergence’ event
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January 10, 2026: ‘Kidnapping Venezuela’s Sovereignty’, Zoom talk
January 10, 2026: ‘Kidnapping Venezuela’s Sovereignty’, Zoom talk
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February 8, 2026 (India): Lucknow Farmers Market’s Spring Carnival
February 8, 2026 (India): Lucknow Farmers Market’s Spring Carnival
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November 20, 2025, is the deadline for Mongolian Language & Literature Conference, meant to celebrate academic department’s 80th anniversary
November 20, 2025, is the deadline for Mongolian Language & Literature Conference, meant to celebrate academic department’s 80th anniversary
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December 13-20, 2025: CHL’s life reorientation camp in Karnataka, India
December 13-20, 2025: CHL’s life reorientation camp in Karnataka, India
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November 20, 2025 (online): British Council India’s ‘Arts Connects’ meet
November 20, 2025 (online): British Council India’s ‘Arts Connects’ meet
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5 & 6 November, 2025 (Bengaluru): British Council’s free-entry function on India’s creative economy
5 & 6 November, 2025 (Bengaluru): British Council’s free-entry function on India’s creative economy
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All Bengal’s Men’s Forum (ABMF) updates its website
All Bengal’s Men’s Forum (ABMF) updates its website
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October 25-November 01, 2025: Jeevan Vidya Workshop in Hindi at Dharwad, Karnataka
October 25-November 01, 2025: Jeevan Vidya Workshop in Hindi at Dharwad, Karnataka
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British Council in India to offer FCCI’s free online certification course in creative economy networking, collaboration
British Council in India to offer FCCI’s free online certification course in creative economy networking, collaboration
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Global citizens can meet virtually with Israeli hostages’ families
Global citizens can meet virtually with Israeli hostages’ families
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September 20-21, 2025: Nippon’s Ryukoku University to host JAGR’s annual conference on geopolitics, international affairs
September 20-21, 2025: Nippon’s Ryukoku University to host JAGR’s annual conference on geopolitics, international affairs
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August 21, 2025: Elastic & AI Singapore’s joint workshop on GenAI apps
August 21, 2025: Elastic & AI Singapore’s joint workshop on GenAI apps
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Arabic podcast ‘Connecting Social Research to Society’ marks one year, commits to broader inclusion
Arabic podcast ‘Connecting Social Research to Society’ marks one year, commits to broader inclusion
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July 3, 2025: Emergency Zoom meeting on the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) distribution centres
July 3, 2025: Emergency Zoom meeting on the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) distribution centres
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Urgent call for blood donors: Tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad
Urgent call for blood donors: Tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad
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Accountability Archive opens a portal on Yemen
Accountability Archive opens a portal on Yemen
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Chennai/Madurai: Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj’s search for police help
Chennai/Madurai: Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj’s search for police help
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