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EC likely to hold special SIR camps for sex workers in Kolkata

The Election Commission is likely to hold special camps in red-light districts in Kolkata on December 2 and 3 to address difficulties faced by sex workers during the ongoing Special Intensive......

SIR concerns: Sonagachi sex workers fear mass exclusion from voter list

Gripped by fear and confusion over the Special Intensive Revision process, sex workers in Sonagachi, Asia's largest red-light district, have written to the state's chief electoral officer, pleading......

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

From mobilising protests to choosing the interim prime minister -- Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms, even as familiar platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, etc. played their part.......

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to......

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using Microsoft Copilot has only......

Tariffs: India Inc Cautions Against Knee-jerk Reaction

Industry leaders urge India to pursue diplomatic talks with the US, strengthen manufacturing, and consider China ties to gain leverage against tariff pressures. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump......

CBDT Uncovers Rs 290 Bn Foreign Assets

In September last year, India received financial information from over 108 countries regarding foreign accounts and income in the form of interest and dividend earned outside India. Kindly note......

What Tech Risks Will the World Face in 2025?

While advancements in biotechnology hold immense promise for health and innovation, they also come with significant risks if misused. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

'We have to be prepared for the larger disruption that is likely to take place.' IMAGE: A sign displayed in a store in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, February 2, 2025, that it will stop selling US......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Worms are daily crawling......

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

'My journey back to competitive cricket was incredibly challenging.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries in December 2020 before beginning a......

Australia FA condemns 'anti-social behaviour' at Cup final

IMAGE: Pictures on social media appeared to show Nazi salutes being performed by supporters of Sydney United 58, who were founded as Sydney Croatia in 1958 and were a powerhouse in the National......

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Anti-racism organisation Kick It Out said the levels of abuse aimed at footballers had risen in recent weeks IMAGE: Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial,......

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac IMAGE: Igor Stimac was on Monday sacked as head coach following the team's failure to reach the third round of......