J&K orders screening of books with ‘anti-national’ content, opposition slams move | India News

SRINAGAR/JAMMU: J&K govt and University of Kashmir have launched a comprehensive review of books, directing heads of departments and school principals to remove any material deemed “controversial” or “anti-national”.The move follows last week’s withdrawal and political row over a book for govt school libraries that described the region as “India-occupied Kashmir” and “Indian-held Kashmir”, and…

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A ‘secure zone’ stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die-hards and the team owner

NEW YORK — Throughout the Knicks playoff run, thousands of deliriously happy fans have flooded the streets outside Madison Square Garden, often invoking a two-word rallying cry: “We outside.” But for a pivotal game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, spontaneous outdoor gatherings won’t be allowed in front of the team’s famed arena. A…

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From ‘World Champions of Friendlies’ to World Cup giants: Didier Deschamps’ France story | Football News

Didier Deschamps’ France Story (Image: AFP) Les champions du monde des matchs amicaux .” The world champions of friendlies.Not long ago, France were often looked down upon with such playful and backhanded insults. Curiously invigorating and iridescent in style but their football never looked fully in command of their gifts.Le Carre Magique, the ‘Magic Square’…

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Some Vancouver bars weren’t prepared for demand during World Cup. Now, they’re bracing for what’s to come

Vancouver’s Tyler Broers said he’s never seen anything like what unfolded on Saturday. Australian World Cup fans filled his multi-level sports bar, Dublin Calling, before and after their team’s match against Turkey, and nearly drank the bar dry.  “That never happens. That was the first time I’ve ever felt like I was actually going to…

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