The Maharashtra unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has condemned the lodging of a criminal case by the Mumbai police against 13 persons — all members of the minority community — in connection with a prayer gathering to commemorate children killed in Palestine on the occasion of Children’s Day. In a statement … Read more
The Osmania University (OU) police booked 31 students from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) and detained 14 students from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) and National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). Officials said the UoH students were booked for carrying out a rally without permission and violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The EFLU … Read more
A file photo of ‘Bombay’ Jayashri performing at the ‘Karunbithil Shibira’, in Nidle village in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. This annual event has been the highlight of Nidle for two decades. | Photo Credit: Rupa Gopal Nuances of Carnatic music are discussed, fans immerse themselves in concerts by stalwarts, students are guided in an atmosphere … Read more
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means: We’ll all be gathering around the dinner table or the fireplace with friends and family we have not seen in a while. Given the divisiveness that has developed in our society over the last several years, there’s a good chance that the holiday … Read more
It can be risky for kids to reunite with vulnerable relatives, especially if they attend in-person school or extracurricular activities, Clark said. “With where we are at this moment in time, my advice would be find a substitute way to prioritize your children’s engagement with the family holiday traditions in … Read more
Editor’s note: This story was updated Nov. 11, 2020 with new guidance from the CDC. Nov. 10, 2020 — After months of separation from friends and family due to COVID-19, many people hope to reconnect over such holidays as Christmas and Hanukkah. But health experts continue to encourage people to practice safe behaviors … Read more
After the Gujranwala event, the 11-member alliance of Pakistan’s opposition parties continued their tirade against Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Karachi on Sunday. PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PML(N) leader Maryam Nawaz during the Karachi event on Sunday (Photo Credits: AP) Pakistan Democratic Movement, a coalition of 11 opposition parties, held its second massive gathering … Read more