Following shipping minister’s directions, DGMA has put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk water NEW DELHI: Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have claimed the lives of 15 Indian seafarers, while two remain missing in 57 separate incidents over the past three months, India’s maritime regulator, the…
The mediator informed that the parties have agreed to hold further discussions among themselves under his supervision NEW DELHI: After a bitter courtroom battle over the division of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s assets, his family members are now cooperating in a Supreme Court-directed mediation process to arrive at an amicable settlement. The Supreme Court…
Who was Mina Chan? ENHYPEN fan dies by suicide at 26 as Ni-ki faces backlash over livestream remarks A Japanese ENHYPEN fan known online as Mina Chan has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 26 after days of alleged online harassment, according to Yonhap News Agency. Authorities responded after receiving reports that she…
The Centre maintained that altering reservation policies requires empirical research and legislative action. NEW DELHI: Opposing the application of the ‘creamy layer’ criterion for exclusion of affluent members of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities from benefits of reservation in jobs and admissions to educational institutions, the government has told the Supreme Court that discrimination…
Church bodies urged Shah to coopt their suggestions to safeguard the FCRA framework, Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Thursday said home minister Amit Shah has assured that the proposed amendments to FCRA will not apply retrospectively. “That assurance was given,” he said after meeting Shah with representatives of church bodies, adding there is an expected debate…
After months of play coy about their rumoured wedding, Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have seemingly confirmed the buzz by debuting their gold wedding rings.Months after marriage speculation first began doing the rounds, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, put rumours to rest by stepping out with their wedding bands. While Zendaya has made the…
Luka Doncic custody battle: Ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes makes reported ‘$50 million’ move after California withdrawal Luka Doncic’s legal dispute with ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes has taken another turn. According to an exclusive report by TMZ Sports, Goltes has filed a new legal claim in Slovenia, where she is reportedly seeking a total settlement of $50 million….
Quote of the day by American author Mignon McLaughlin Human character possesses a remarkable capacity for self-deception, particularly when it comes to the pursuit of virtue. When Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, editor and author best known for her sharp aphorisms, penned the observation that a proud man can learn humility, but will be proud…
Michel Foucault was a French philosopher and historian whose work explored how power, knowledge and social institutions shape human behaviour, identity and society. In 1971, during a televised debate hosted by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders, French philosopher Michel Foucault sat across from linguist Noam Chomsky. Chomsky argued that human beings have a natural, universal human…
Martha C. Nussbaum is an American philosopher and University of Chicago professor whose work focuses on ethics, political philosophy, education, and the role of the humanities in strengthening democracy When thousands of citizens gathered on the streets of ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War, they demanded the immediate execution of six victorious generals after the…