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An Indian schoolteacher’s video of massaging a young pupil’s shaven head draws polarised social-media reactions
An Indian schoolteacher’s video of massaging a young pupil’s shaven head draws polarised social-media reactions
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Software engineer announces digital project on the Thirukkural
Software engineer announces digital project on the Thirukkural
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Chennai orthodontist alleges role confusion at MakeO’s Toothsi
Chennai orthodontist alleges role confusion at MakeO’s Toothsi
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India’s leading rights activist seeks to connect with advocates experienced in cases handling female perpetrators of legal abuse
India’s leading rights activist seeks to connect with advocates experienced in cases handling female perpetrators of legal abuse
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Indian company Rapido’s reply to fraud complaint fails to quell customer backlash on LinkedIn
Indian company Rapido’s reply to fraud complaint fails to quell customer backlash on LinkedIn
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In March, a virtual memorial came up for Palestinian researchers killed by Israeli attacks
In March, a virtual memorial came up for Palestinian researchers killed by Israeli attacks
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Mumbai-based advocates: Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj seeks support for man trapped in ‘bogus rape case’
Mumbai-based advocates: Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj seeks support for man trapped in ‘bogus rape case’
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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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Central Asia Resource Tracker (The Oxus Society, Washington, D.C.)
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October 28, 2026: Chinese Citizenship Webinar, ‘Acts of Citizenship’, a free event
October 28, 2026: Chinese Citizenship Webinar, ‘Acts of Citizenship’, a free event
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Safe AI Foundation USA sets January 31, 2027, deadline for fellowship applications
Safe AI Foundation USA sets January 31, 2027, deadline for fellowship applications
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