Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire sparks outrage; man arrested after anti-Muslim display

Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire sparks outrage; man arrested after anti-Muslim display

Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire A replica of a mosque placed atop a towering loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland has sparked widespread condemnation, with politicians, community leaders and rights groups describing it as an act of anti-Muslim hatred and intimidation.Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of offences linked to stirring up hatred…

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Indian officials may join Taliban’s Victory Day celebrations

Indian officials may join Taliban’s Victory Day celebrations

The invitation for the event has been extended by Afghanistan charge d’affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor New Delhi: As India and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan further intensify their pragmatic engagement focused on trade, humanitarian aid and regional security, Taliban will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Victory Day in the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi Monday. Victory Day…

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Young Trump official breaks silence on 'sugar daddy' scandal, says it's just a relationship turned sour

Young Trump official breaks silence on ‘sugar daddy’ scandal, says it’s just a relationship turned sour

Julia Varvaro addresses the ‘sugar daddy’ controversy and said she did nothing wrong. 29-year-old Julia Varvaro, a deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism of the Department of Homeland Security broke her silence on the viral ‘sugar daddy’ scandal centering her. Robert B, a man who is decades older than Varvaro, complained that he spent $40,000 on…

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How ancient Indian knowledge can shape STEM education under NEP 2020

How ancient Indian knowledge can shape STEM education under NEP 2020

Ancient Indian science can strengthen modern education and sustainable development: Prof. Saroj Sharma Drawing on the scientific and technological legacy of ancient India, Prof. Saroj Sharma discusses how integrating traditional knowledge systems with modern education can promote holistic learning, sustainable development, ethical values, and scientific innovation for future generations.Ancient India is one of the civilizations…

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How planet's 'blue forests', mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests

How planet’s ‘blue forests’, mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests |

Mangrove forests occupy only a tiny fraction of Earth’s land surface, yet they are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Growing where land meets the sea, these salt-tolerant trees form dense coastal forests that shield shorelines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life and lock away enormous amounts of carbon. Their exceptional ability to capture…

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Yale medical school under federal fire over alleged race-based admissions

Yale medical school under federal fire over alleged race-based admissions

The US Justice Department has accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, escalating the Trump administration’s crackdown on affirmative action practices in higher education. In a letter sent Thursday to Yale’s legal counsel, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said a federal investigation found that Black and…

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Quote of the day by English physician Edward Jenner: "The joy I felt at the prospect before me of being the instrument destined to take away from the world one of its greatest calamities was so excessive that…"

Quote of the day by English physician Edward Jenner: “The joy I felt at the prospect before me of being the instrument destined to take away from the world one of its greatest calamities was so excessive that…” |

Edward Jenner (Image: Wikipedia) Imagine being so happy about your work that you lose yourself in a daydream while walking through a field. That is exactly what happened to an English country doctor more than 200 years ago. His name was Edward Jenner, and the work that filled him with such joy went on to…

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5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook

5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook

Call this a turning point. Before their Tuscan wedding, Indian bridal palettes were predictable—reds, maroons, and heavy gold. After Anushka? Suddenly, everyone wanted blush. Her Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga featured Renaissance-inspired embroidery in soft, vintage tones. Crafted by 67 karigars over 30 days, it was detailed with silk floss florals, exotic birds, and finished with uncut…

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