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Tech follies
Tech follies

Evgeny Morozov in his book, To Save Everything, Click Here, states the obvious. The technological solutionism is the romantic utopia of our age. He cautions us against a techno-utopian pipedream.

Poll lessons
Poll lessons

In the recent state assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a resounding victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, underlining the dominance of its political narrative.

Outlook on China

Moody’s decision to revise China’s credit outlook from stable to negative has sent ripples across global financial markets.

Outlook on China
Alarming global trends in gender-based violence

On November 25, we observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. But on the same day, the UN published a report on gender-related killings of women and girls. A chilling reality on the global stage is revealed by the report.

Alarming global trends in gender-based violence
India
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ED summons to SSKM super
ED summons to SSKM super

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the alleged recruitment scam in West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has reportedly summoned Dr PK Roy

Villagers will not face drinking water problem in future: CM

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today said that there was no need for interference of the Calcutta High Court in the drinking water crisis now in Kanu Sanyal's village, under Naxalbari block since Siliguri Municipal Corporation will supply drinking water for villagers.

Villagers will not face drinking water problem in future: CM
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Mirthy earthy tunes at Bannabagram
Mirthy earthy tunes at Bannabagram

As the calendar flips its pages, the villagers of Bannabagram dust off their festive finery, and the anticipation builds like a crescendo in an ancient raag.

Timeless elegance on wheels ~ the Lanchester LD-10
Timeless elegance on wheels ~ the Lanchester LD-10

The car was seized and kept in Lalbazar. Murari Lala got a letter from Lalbazar after a week, along with a cheque for Rs 220. The police authorities admitted the fault of the lady who was driving the car in an inebriated state, and Rs 220 was given to repair the vehicle.

The golden era of Hollywood’s iconic screen legends

Are the stars of this new-age generation really worthy of such reverence and sycophancy? Those were classic movies, and no films or stars worth the name, whether in Hollywood, Bollywood or Tollywood, measure up to more than one viewership, which, on the contrary, unlike films of the past era, may be viewed any number of times.

The golden era of Hollywood’s iconic screen legends
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In this film he is remarkable as the protagonist Krishnakanta, the notorious and ruthless criminal, whom the whole of Kolkata knows as “King”. He is the quintessential Brechtian character, who is a product, a violently dangerous by-product of a cold, cruel, cut-throat capitalistic society.

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World
Guterres invokes UN Charter to call for UNSC action on Gaza

In a bid to push the paralysed Security Council to act on Gaza, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday invoked a rarely used provision of the Charter to call its attention to the looming “human catastrophe” there and to request a humanitarian ceasefire.

Guterres invokes UN Charter to call for UNSC action on Gaza
Business
Profit booking expected at higher levels

In spite of favourable factors, there will be dips in the market triggered by profit booking at higher levels, says V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Profit booking expected at higher levels
Entertainment
TV pioneer Norman Lear passes away at 101

Norman Lear, TV trailblazer and creator of iconic series like "All in the Family," passes away at 101. His courageous storytelling reshaped television, addressing societal taboos and leaving an enduring legacy.

TV pioneer Norman Lear passes away at 101
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Christmas markets in Switzerland worth experiencing this year!
Christmas markets in Switzerland worth experiencing this year!

The countdown to Christmas, among the most anticipated festivals across the world, has begun and there’s much to look forward to! Spending the holiday with loved ones, hanging out, or shopping at any of the country’s bustling, vibrant Christmas markets is one of the best ways to soak in the festive spirit.

Profit booking expected at higher levels
Profit booking expected at higher levels

In spite of favourable factors, there will be dips in the market triggered by profit booking at higher levels, says V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.