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Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka clubbed in same group
Heavyweights Mumbai, Karnataka and Delhi have been clubbed in virtual "group of Death" in the Ranji Trophy, which will start from January 5 next year.
N.J. will end pandemic unemployment benefits this weekend.
Gov. Phil Murphy has decided to let the Covid-related benefits expire on Saturday, rather than use federal relief funds to extend them as the White House has suggested. New York Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment
Here are some ways to help victims of the storm.
Charitable agencies help communities in need after natural disasters. But there are also fraudsters preying on the emotion and helplessness that follows the destruction. U.S. Hurricane Ida (2021), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Disasters and Emergencies
Starbucks Faces Rare Union Challenge as Buffalo Workers Seek Vote
The organizing campaign, if successful, could upend the company’s labor model. Employees say chronic understaffing has long caused frustration. Business Organized Labor, Workplace Hazards and Violations, Coffeehouses, Workplace Environment, Wages and Salaries
Supreme Court Asked to Block Texas Law Banning Most Abortions
The law, set to go into effect on Wednesday, bans abortions after about six weeks and deputizes citizens to file suits to enforce it. U.S. Abortion, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Law and Legislation
Lorde Steals Her Sunshine Back
How successful is a sunny new phase of her career, and what does it mean to choose to move away from the expectations of superstardom? Arts Pop and Rock Music, audio-neutral-informative
The U.S. education department is investigating five states over their mask mandate bans.
Federal officials said the prohibitions may run afoul of civil rights laws protecting students with disabilities. U.S.
She was lauded for challenging a Taliban member on live TV. Then she fled.
An Afghan news presenter was bold in a live interview with a Taliban member, but left Kabul when things began to look too dangerous. World
As the Afghanistan Deadline Arrives
Readers defend the effort at nation-building and discuss the U.S. withdrawal's effect on university students and women. Also: Fixing labor shortfalls. Opinion Afghanistan War (2001- ), Labor and Jobs, Shortages, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Jake Paul’s Big Night: 16,000 Fans, a Tweet From LeBron and a Win
Paul, the social media star turned boxer, hoped his eight-round, split-decision victory over Tyron Woodley would give him legitimacy in the sport. Sports Boxing, Social Media, Celebrities
Review: Martin Short Kills in ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez star in a Hulu comedy about homicide, podcasts and the peculiarities of life in a New York luxury prewar building. Arts Television
Aaliyah’s ‘One in a Million’ Finally Cracks the Billboard Top 10
Music from the R&B singer, who died in 2001, started to arrive on streaming services, helping her 1996 album, “One in a Million,” reach No. 10 for the first time. Arts Pop and Rock Music
In Literary Organizations, Diversity Disputes Keep Coming
Conflicts over race, culture and inclusion have roiled the Romance Writers of America, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and other groups devoted to books and literature. Books Books and Literature, Race and Ethnicity, Book Trade and Publishing
U.S. Investigating Civilian Casualties in Kabul Strike
Pentagon officials acknowledged the possibility of civilian casualties in Kabul, Afghanistan, following a U.S. military drone strike on a vehicle they said was carrying explosives related to an ISIS-K threat on the airport. U.S. United States Defense and Military Forces, Afghanistan War (2001- ), Civilian Casualties
Caste-wise data will give an impetus to the development of all, says Nitish Kumar while reiterating demand for a caste-wise census
Re-emphasizing the demand for a countrywide caste-based census, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Sunday said that if the country gets caste-wise data on population, it will give an impetus to the development of all. Addressing the national council meeting of JD(U) at its state office here, Nitish said the caste-wise data is beneficial. “The caste-wise enumeration of the population during census-2021 is very necessary. The caste-wise data will be beneficial for all people. If we get a caste-wise break-up of population, it will give an impetus to the development of all castes.”
Greenwood snatches late win for Man United at wasteful Wolves
Mason Greenwood's late winner earned Man United a 1-0 win at wasteful Wolverhampton in the Premier League on Sunday, breaking the record for the longest unbeaten away run in English Football League history in the process. Greenwood's low strike was decisive after Wolves had missed a host of chances throughout the match as United made it 28 unbeaten on the road in the league, beating Arsenal's record set between April 2003 and September 2004.
Kevin O'Brien stars as Ireland level Zimbabwe T20I series
Kevin O'Brien's rapid 60 helped see Ireland to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 international in Dublin on Sunday as the hosts levelled the five-match series at 1-1.
Winds whip through New Orleans’s deserted streets as the storm bears down.
“I just have a really eerie feeling about this one,” said one resident whose home was gutted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. U.S.
Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Lou Grant’ and ‘Up,’ Dies at 91
Best known as the gruff newsman he first played on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” he was also a busy character actor and a political activist. Arts Deaths (Obituaries), Actors and Actresses, Television, Movies
What Voters Should Know About the Newsom Recall
Here’s everything you need to know to vote in the California gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14. U.S. Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021)
Meteorologists were amazed by how fast Ida strengthened.
The storm had evolved swiftly from a worrisome disturbance to possibly the most devastating to strike Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina. U.S. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Hurricane Ida (2021), Weather
Don Poynter, Who Made Toilets Talk and Golf Balls Walk, Dies at 96
His line of novelty items was wide-ranging. Jayne Mansfield posed for him so that he could make a shapely, sexy hot-water bottle. Business Deaths (Obituaries), Inventions and Patents
How a Runner Turned a Nightmare Into a Great Olympic Moment
Falling on the Olympic stage is an unthinkable scenario for any athlete. Isaiah Jewett turned it into something else entirely. Sports Track and Field, Olympic Games (2020), Mental Health and Disorders
E.U. Set to Propose Travel Restrictions on U.S. Visitors
Two officials from the bloc said that starting Monday, the European Council would advise its member states to ban nonessential travel from the United States. World Travel Warnings, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization
Here’s why you need bottled water during a hurricane or tropical storm.
Powerful storms such as Hurricane Ida can cause power outages or damage public water systems. U.S.
Delhi cop suspended over men drinking liquor in lock-up
A sub-inspector of Delhi Police special cell has been suspended after a video purportedly showing some men consuming liquor and snacks inside a lockup surfaced on social media earlier this week, officials said on Sunday.
Delhi: 3 minor boys drown in Yamuna, 1 rescued
Four boys from Brijpuri area in Northeast Delhi had left their homes around 5 am for a morning walk in a nearby park. From the park, they went to Sur Ghat to swim in the Yamuna river.
Afghanistan crisis: Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Blinken
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the latest developments in Afghanistan.The conversation came just two days after a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport killed around 170 Afghans and 13 US troops. Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.
Gangster Fahim Machmach dies in Karachi
Sources said that Machmach (51), who was admitted with severe breathing problems in a private hospital in Karachi a few days ago after he tested positive for Covid-19, died of multiple organ failure on Friday.
Jaishankar speaks to Blinken over Afghan situation
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of state Antony Blinken about the latest developments in Afghanistan.The conversation came just two days after a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport killed around 170 Afghans and 13 US troops. Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.
Rhea wishes brother Showik on his bday
Actress Rhea Chakraborty, who is currently enjoying the appreciation for her film, ‘Chehre’, has posted a sweet video on social media to wish her brother Showik Chakraborty on his birthday. She took to her Instagram story and posted the video.
Sara redefines a truly peaceful vacation
Actor Sara Ali Khan is currently vacationing in Ladakh along with actor Radhika Madan and musician Jasleen Royal. The 'Kedarnath' star's Ladakh diaries have redefined what a truly peaceful vacation looks like.
Launch HN: Kalam Labs (YC S21) – Science games and live game streaming for kids
Hi HN, we're Ahmad, Sashakt, and Harshit of Kalam Labs ( https://ift.tt/3j5hXgm ). Kalam Labs lets 6 to 14 year old kids learn their favourite science topics by watching live game streams and playing science games. It's like Twitch for science, except you also get to play :) Here's a sample video of our live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMmUg0N0HE High curiosity in kids is directly linked to better academic performance and better outcomes when they grow up. However, school leads to a drop in curiosity as they discourage asking questions and encourage “focussing on the blackboard.” Parents don’t have a solution, as internet resources are unstructured and unreliable and encyclopedias are static and boring for the kids. We were batchmates at our undergraduate degrees and worked together at India's largest educational body, NCERT. There we interacted with hundreds of kids, and they were really curious about science. Their heads were filled with questions like: W...
Ravindra Jadeja taken to hospital for precautionary scan
Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday taken to a hospital in Leeds for precautionary scans to know the extent of a knee injury he sustained during the third Test against England.
Ravindra Jadeja taken to hospital for precautionary scan
Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday taken to a hospital in Leeds for precautionary scans to know the extent of a knee injury he sustained during the third Test against England.
U.S. Strike Kills Two ISIS-K Militants in Retaliation for Airport Attack
Officials said two ISIS-K militants were killed and another was wounded in a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, in retaliation for a bombing at Kabul’s airport which killed scores of people, including 13 American troops. Officials declined to say whether the targets were specifically involved in the airport attack. U.S. Afghanistan War (2001- ), United States Defense and Military Forces, Terrorism, War and Armed Conflicts
Britain and France end evacuations in Afghanistan as the U.S. prepares to leave.
U.S. officials estimate that about 350 Americans are still awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan. World Afghanistan War (2001- ), United States Defense and Military Forces, Terrorism
Man's body found in drain in Delhi; 7 held
The Delhi Police has arrested seven people including the wife and mother-in-law of a man whose body was recovered from a drain here on August 10, officials said on Saturday.
PM Modi, Italian counterpart hold talks, both stress on international cooperation to address Afghan crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi as the two leaders stressed the need for international cooperation, including at the level of the G20, in addressing the security and humanitarian challenges arising out of the spiralling crisis in Afghanistan. Modi had also recently spoken to Germany's Angela Merkel and Russia's Vladimir Putin over the Afghan crisis.
3rd Test: 'Attacking' Pujara sets tone as India live to fight another day
An under-fire Cheteshwar Pujara (91*) played one of his most aggressive knocks as the Indian top order showed plenty of resolve to reach 215/2 and kept the third Test against England alive with two more days remaining. With this knock, Pujara overshadowed the two megastars in skipper Virat Kohli (45*) and the supremely-talented Rohit Sharma (59). At the close of play, India still trailed by 139 runs.
3rd Test: Resurgent Pujara leads India's resistance
An under-fire Cheteshwar Pujara (91*) played one of his most aggressive knocks as the Indian top order showed plenty of resolve to reach 215/2 and kept the third Test against England alive with two more days remaining. With this knock, Pujara overshadowed the two megastars in skipper Virat Kohli (45*) and the supremely-talented Rohit Sharma (59). At the close of play, India still trailed by 139 runs.
Rise in Covid cases: Kerala reimposes Sunday lockdown
The Kerala government on Friday decided to continue with Sunday lockdown in view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the state.
Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai blessed with a baby boy
Kishwer Merchantt and husband Suyyash Rai, who were expecting their first baby this month, have been blessed with a baby boy today (August 27). The actress shared the first picture with their baby boy on Instagram.
Texas House Passes Voting Bill as G.O.P. Nears a Hard-Fought Victory
The Republican bill, which would overhaul elections in Texas and introduce a range of new voting rules, must be approved by the State Senate before it can head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. U.S. Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements, United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, State Legislatures
JoJo Siwa to Make ‘Dancing With the Stars’ History
The “Dance Moms” alum and TikTok personality will join the ABC show as the first contestant to compete with a same-sex dance partner. Arts Dancing, Television, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Celebrities, Women and Girls
Love Letter: A Temporary Teen Marriage
And: a fusion farm wedding. Style Love (Emotion), Dating and Relationships, Marriages
Sticky Note Manifestoes Written During Quarantine
The artist Cauleen Smith talks about her new video work and the music she finds life affirming. T Magazine Art, Black People, Quarantine (Life and Culture)
The Weekender
An appraisal of Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, after his death. Also in this edition: a cotton tote crisis, and a chat with Tiffany Haddish. Briefing
The White House projects that inflation and economic growth will rise this year.
The Biden administration revised its earlier forecasts to match the continued stimulus-fueled recovery from the recession. Business Federal Budget (US), Stimulus (Economic), Inflation (Economics), United States Economy, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
At a Children’s Hospital, a Wave of Young Patients Struggling to Breathe
A federal “surge team” is helping exhausted doctors and nurses through one of most trying periods in the history of Children’s Hospital New Orleans. U.S. Children and Childhood, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Delta Variant, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Disease Rates, Emergency Medical Treatment, Hospitals
A study confirms a small risk of blood clots after vaccines, but not as high as the risk Covid brings.
The study adds to the growing evidence that though the coronavirus vaccines are associated with certain rare side effects, those risks are dwarfed by the risks from Covid-19. Health Vaccination and Immunization, Research, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
William Maxwell Found the Depth in Modest Places
A.O. Scott talks about the novelist and story writer, and Eyal Press discusses “Dirty Work.” Books Books and Literature
How to Slice a Tomato
o get smooth, even slices from a tomato, you’ll need a utility knife (for coring) and a serrated knife. Food Tomatoes, Knives, Content Type: Service
A Retro Icebox Pie Gets a Vibrant Makeover
Add some refrigerator alchemy to vanilla wafers, fresh strawberries and mounds of whipped cream for a dreamy, creamy late-summer dessert. Food Cooking and Cookbooks, Desserts, Pies, Gelatin, Strawberries
3rd Test: Unstoppable Root puts England in command with third hundred in three Tests
Carrying on the best form of his life, England captain Joe Root scored his third century of the series against India to move his team into a prime position to win the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. Root struck 121 -- adding to knocks of 109 and 180* earlier in the series and three other three-figure scores in 2021 -- as England reached 423-8 at the end of Day 2, for a lead of 345 runs.
Chopra decides to end season, says focus shifted to packed '22
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Thursday said that he has decided to cut short his 2021 competition season to take some time off.
PSG to play Manchester City in Champions League group stage
Paris Saint-Germain will play Manchester City in the Champions League group stage after coming out together in Thursday's draw, with the sides set to meet in a repeat of last season's semi-final. Pep Guardiola's City won that tie on aggregate before losing to Chelsea in the final, but PSG have since signed Lionel Messi from Barcelona.
US Open: Djokovic opens against qualifier, Tsitsipas to face Murray
Novak Djokovic will launch his bid to complete the calendar-year Grand Slam at the US Open against a qualifier, but his path gets much tougher with potential clashes against Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Zverev.
Joe Root equals England record with sixth Test century of 2021
Joe Root equalled the England record for most Test centuries in a calendar year when he compiled his sixth hundred of 2021, against India at Headingley on Thursday.
3rd Test: Root puts England in command with third ton
Carrying on the best form of his life, England captain Joe Root scored his third century of the series against India to move his team into a prime position to win the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. Root struck 121 -- adding to knocks of 109 and 180* earlier in the series and three other three-figure scores in 2021 -- as England reached 423-8 at the end of Day 2, for a lead of 345 runs.
Michael Morgan, Adventurous Oakland Maestro, Dies at 63
As music director of the Oakland Symphony, he sought diversity in his audiences as well as in his programming. Arts Deaths (Obituaries), Music, Classical Music, Black People, Race and Ethnicity
August Subscriber Digest
Stories popular with subscribers, curated by Times editors. Subscriber-exclusive features. Admin internal-open-access
After a shift to video, Vice Media lays off writers.
The company cut nearly 20 staff members at Vice and Refinery29. Business Layoffs and Job Reductions, Labor and Jobs
To Ease Housing Crisis, California Lawmakers Vote to Open Suburbs to Development
The assembly passed a bill that allows two-unit buildings on lots that for generations have been reserved for single-family homes. Business Real Estate and Housing (Residential), State Legislatures, Zoning
‘Ni Mi Madre’ Review: A Son’s Stinging Tribute to His Mother
Arturo Luís Soria wrote and stars in a forgiving, yet cleareyed solo show about parental damage done. Theater Theater
A large wildfire in drought-seared Minnesota threatens homes and recreation sites.
The Greenwood fire in the Superior National Forest has burned about 25,000 acres near the Canadian border since Aug. 15. U.S. Wildfires, Forests and Forestry, Fires and Firefighters, Drought
The Education Department will wipe out $1.1 billion in debt for ITT students.
About 115,000 borrowers who dropped out before ITT’s 2016 collapse are eligible for debt relief and refunds. Business Student Loans, Shutdowns (Institutional)
Inge Ginsberg, Holocaust Survivor With a Heavy Metal Coda, Dies at 99
Her rich life, spanning three continents and 11 decades, entailed wartime espionage, volumes of poetry, songwriting and a late-career turn as a rock band’s frontwoman. Arts Music, Holocaust and the Nazi Era, World War II (1939-45), Pop and Rock Music, Deaths (Obituaries), Concentration Camps
Woman dies in JNU campus, suicide suspected
A 26-year-old woman living in JNU campus died under mysterious circumstances in Delhi on Thursday morning, police said.
Feeling Anxious About Return-to-Work? Here’s What You Can Do.
Experts offer tools for re-entering the world of commutes and co-workers. Well Quarantine (Life and Culture), Anxiety and Stress, Mental Health and Disorders, Workplace Hazards and Violations
How Nurses Are Feeling: Tired, Angry and Hopeless
"The burnout and PTSD used to feel like a temporary chapter. I see no end in sight now," one nurse writes. Also: Welcoming Afghan refugees; cosmetic surgery. Opinion Nursing and Nurses, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Plastic Surgery, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Chicago will require city workers to be vaccinated, the mayor says.
The mandate requires municipal workers — including teachers and other public school employees — to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15 unless they obtain medical or religious exemptions. U.S. Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Delta Variant, Government Employees, Politics and Government
A Squalid Border Camp Finally Closed. Now Another One Has Opened.
President Biden’s policies helped shut down a camp in Mexico that housed migrants during the Trump administration. But thousands are gathered now in a new camp. “The border is not really any different,” said a lawyer working there. U.S. Illegal Immigration, Immigration and Emigration, Asylum, Right of
Man arrested in fake appointment letter fraud
An FIR had been registered by the Mumbai Central GRP on July 30 on the basis of a complaint filed by a staffer from the WR Divisional Railway Manager's Office.
'Spider-Man' trailer smashes 'Endgame’ record
"You all better be watching this as many times as you asked for it," read a post on the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Twitter handle, and it looks like fans were in no mood to disappoint.
3rd Test: Anderson & Co demolish India, England 120/0
England ripped through India for 78 -- its eighth lowest total in Test cricket -- before putting on the team's highest opening stand of the summer to take complete control of the third Test after Day 1 at Headingley. Winning the toss for the first time in the last nine Tests against England was the only thing that went right Wednesday for India captain Virat Kohli, whose batting line-up collapsed in 40.4 overs.
Vijay Mallya files plea in UK high court
Fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya has filed papers in the UK high court seeking permission to appeal against his bankruptcy order. Mallya (65) was declared bankrupt by the insolvency and companies court (ICC) of the high court on July 26 this year. His name is now listed in the individual insolvency register.
Telangana reports 366 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths
Telangana recorded 366 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Wednesday even as the number of active cases in the state stood at 6,295.
3rd Test: Anderson & Co demolish India, England 120/0
England ripped through India for 78 -- its eighth lowest total in Test cricket -- before putting on the team's highest opening stand of the summer to take complete control of the third Test after Day 1 at Headingley. Winning the toss for the first time in the last nine Tests against England was the only thing that went right Wednesday for India captain Virat Kohli, whose batting line-up collapsed in 40.4 overs.
The Taliban wants to ‘forget what happened in the past,’ a leader tells The Times.
He was once a faceless spokesman for an insurgent group. On Wednesday, Zabihullah Mujahid, a top Taliban official, held forth in the seat of government. World Afghanistan War (2001- )
Read Excerpts From Navalny’s Interview With The Times
Aleksei A. Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, lays out his case — by turns funny, sarcastic and ironic — for the inevitability of democracy in his country. World Politics and Government, Political Prisoners, Embargoes and Sanctions
A Ceramist Who Draws on His Craft’s Ancient Global Traditions
Matthias Kaiser’s extensive travels, and apprenticeships in Japan, continue to inform his nuanced, stylistically wide-ranging vessels. T Magazine Ceramics and Pottery, Art, Clay, Handicrafts
Lorde Opts Out on the Provocatively Subdued ‘Solar Power’
The singer and songwriter trades the sonic dynamism and moodiness of her 2017 album “Melodrama” for sun-soaked self-assurance on an LP that doesn’t always come into focus. Arts Pop and Rock Music
13 Delicious Drinks for Late-Summer Sipping
Cocktails, coffees and every beveragino in between for all of your imbibing needs. Food Cooking and Cookbooks, Recipes, Cocktails and Mixed Drinks
Mandatory vaccination of the U.S. military will begin ‘immediately,’ the defense secretary says.
Federal approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday led the Pentagon to mandate the shots for American service members. U.S. Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Defense and Military Forces, Vaccination and Immunization
An Islamic State affiliate poses the biggest threat to the U.S. airlift in Kabul.
An Islamic State affiliate that is a sworn enemy of both the Taliban and the United States threatens a large-scale attack against the mission at the airport. World
Los militares brasileños deben volver a los cuarteles
Durante la última década, las fuerzas armadas han obtenido cada vez mayor poder. Hoy se pronuncian sobre asuntos civiles y ponen en riesgo la estabilidad democrática. Con o sin Bolsonaro, Brasil debe reformar las instituciones militares. en Español Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Delhi records 35 Covid-19 cases, one fatality
Delhi reported 35 fresh Covid-19 cases and one more fatality due to the disease on Wednesday, according to data shared by the city health department.
New RE Classic 350 teased, launch on September 1
Classic 350 will undergo a handful of changes, both mechanically and cosmetically. Royal Enfield is set to replace the Unit Construction Engine (UC) with the J-Series engine — the same one which powers the Meteor 350.
Cong slams TRS govt for neglecting minorities
The Indian National Congress (INC) has found fault with chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for not appointing a Muslim candidate in the newly constituted State Commission for the Backward Classes.
Telangana logs 389 Covid-19 cases, one death
Telangana recorded 389 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death on Tuesday even as the number of active cases in the state stood at 6,276.
It's tour-cum-night stay in Dalit habitations
Congress leaders will take up a tour of Dalit habitations in the state to take the opinion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) people on Dalit Bandhu scheme and their complaints against the TRS government.
New RE Classic 350 teased, launch on September 1
Classic 350 will undergo a handful of changes, both mechanically and cosmetically. Royal Enfield is set to replace the Unit Construction Engine (UC) with the J-Series engine — the same one which powers the Meteor 350.
A top Republican in Pennsylvania promises to review the 2020 results as conspiracy theories flourish.
Jake Corman, the leader of the G.O.P.-controlled State Senate, signaled that the state would follow Arizona in bowing to falsehoods about voter fraud and re-examining results. U.S. Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Rumors and Misinformation, United States Politics and Government, State Legislatures
Wordplay’s Freelance Writing Guidelines
What we look for, and how to pitch to us. Crosswords & Games Crossword Puzzles, Games
Premier League Won’t Release Players for September World Cup Qualifiers
The decision sets up a confrontation with FIFA, which can order the players’ release, and could affect the strength of dozens of national teams. Sports Soccer, World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
Este es el mundo que nos dejan los adultos
No permitiremos que los países industrializados eludan la responsabilidad que les corresponde por el sufrimiento de los niños en otras partes del mundo. en Español United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Politics and Government, Wildfires, Floods, Pollution, Children and Childhood, Youth
A Triumphant Debut Novel on Black History and Coming of Age in the South
In “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois,” by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, history is everything — an inheritance of secrets, lies, talents, betrayals, ambition, accomplishment and possibility. Books Books and Literature, Black People
Using Mandates to Overcome Vaccine Resistance
Readers express increasing frustration and anger toward the holdouts, especially hospital workers. Also: Streaming stand-up comedy. Opinion Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Hospitals, Comedy and Humor
Review: In ‘Islander,’ the Puck Stops Here
This verbatim hockey drama, at Here Arts Center, considers issues of masculinity and the peculiar ownership that fans feel toward a team and its players. Theater Theater, Hockey, Ice
I’m Organizing Evacuations From Afghanistan. It’s Chaos.
In the absence of American guidance, it has fallen to volunteers to figure out how to rescue Afghans scrambling for their lives. Opinion Evacuations and Evacuees, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Immigration and Emigration
Kara Swisher Live: A Times Virtual Event
Join the “Sway” podcast host, with guests Cori Bush and Maggie Haberman, as she unpacks the stories that matter now. Opinion internal-open-access
Met Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Paving Way for Reopening
The labor deal means that the company, the largest performing arts organization in the nation, is on track to reopen next month after the pandemic kept it closed for more than a year. Arts Classical Music, Opera, Coronavirus Reopenings, Shutdowns (Institutional), Organized Labor, Wages and Salaries
Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 premiere episode: Contestant Gyan Raj reveals he left study offer from ISRO to be with his mother who suffered brain hemorrhage
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan begins Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 with great enthusiasm. He introduces 10 contestants competing for the hot-seat. Big B explains the changes in the new season. The first change being – Fastest Finger First Triple Test.
Sidhu summons advisers over controversial remarks
Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday summoned his two advisers at his residence in Patiala after their remarks triggered a controversy. Besides, state party in-charge Harish Rawat hinted that action would be taken against the two advisers - Malwinder Singh Mali and Dr Pyare Lal Garg - who have allegedly made controversial remarks about Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan and former prime minister Indira Gandhi if they prove to be correct.
Capitol Police formally clear officer who shot rioter, saying he may have saved lives.
“The actions of the officer in this case potentially saved members and staff from serious injury and possible death,” the agency said. U.S. Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Capitol Building (Washington, DC)
Email Auto-Responses for Your Mental Health
Many of us are struggling with burnout and pandemic frustration and, for some, our out-of-office messages reflect that. Well E-Mail, Mental Health and Disorders
5 Questions About Booster Shots, Answered
Health officials recommended last week that Americans who received either the Pfizer or the Moderna coronavirus vaccine receive a third dose to boost their protection against the virus. Health Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization
Cow Parade Returns to N.Y.C., but Please Don’t Steal Them This Time
A public art exhibition with 78 fiberglass cows in the boroughs may be scaled down from 21 years ago, but the herd is delighting passers-by. Arts Art, Philanthropy, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Auctions
Broadway Power Brokers Pledge Diversity Changes as Theaters Reopen
To address Black artists’ concerns, the pact calls for forgoing all-white creative teams, renaming theaters for Black artists and establishing diversity rules for the Tonys. Theater Theater, Black People, Black Lives Matter Movement, Race and Ethnicity, Theaters (Buildings), Actors and Actresses, George Floyd Protests (2020), Minorities, Shutdowns (Institutional), Art, Organized Labor, Tony Awards (Theater Awards), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Fearful About Afghanistan’s Future
An Afghan student writes that she has seen her "dreams destroyed." Other readers discuss what the U.S. should have done and should do now. Also: The "Homecoming" concert in Central Park. Opinion Afghanistan War (2001- ), United States Defense and Military Forces, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
The Style of Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Era
How West has used fashion to signify musical evolution, how he’s been regarded by the fashion industry and how other musicians are following in his footsteps. Arts Rap and Hip-Hop, Fashion and Apparel, audio-neutral-informative
Atticus Lish’s Second Novel Is a Brooding Heartbreaker
“The War for Gloria,” Lish’s follow-up to the acclaimed “Preparation for the Next Life,” is the powerful story of a mother and son facing her mortal illness. Books Books and Literature
Afghan Refugees Find a Firm and Unfriendly Border in Turkey
Even before the last week’s harrowing scenes at the Kabul airport, thousands of Afghans were fleeing over land through Iran to Turkey. But they are being pushed back. World Middle East and Africa Migrant Crisis, Politics and Government, Immigration and Emigration, Afghanistan War (2001- ), Illegal Immigration, Asylum, Right of, Immigration Detention, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Deportation
Mayim Bialik will fill in as a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host.
She will replace Mike Richards, who stepped down as host of the game show amid furor over sexist and offensive comments he made on a podcast several years ago. Business Appointments and Executive Changes
Alan Heller, Who Made Plastic Housewares Beautiful, Dies at 81
For designers like Mario Bellini and Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Mr. Heller produced domestic objects that became models of modern design. Arts Interior Design and Furnishings, Deaths (Obituaries), Design
What role does climate change play in disasters like the Tennessee flooding?
“This is exactly the type of event we expect to see with increasing frequency in a warming climate,” one expert said. Climate Floods, Weather, Global Warming
The Pentagon moves to make vaccination mandatory in line with the F.D.A.’s approval.
After the decision by Food and Drug Administration, some institutions are seeing a green light for mandates. U.S. Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Defense and Military Forces, Government Employees, Disease Rates
Man's body with bullet in head found in Noida
A 32-year-old man's body has been found with a bullet shot in the head at a flat in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, police said on Monday.
With 500th Homer, Cabrera Joins a Club That’s Getting More Exclusive
Miguel Cabrera is the 28th player to join the 500-homer club. Despite a surge of new members in recent years, there may be a long wait for a 29th. Sports Baseball
Henri Hits Northeast as a Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in southwestern Rhode Island on Sunday afternoon. Heavy rainfall ahead of the storm’s landing caused street flooding in New York and New Jersey. U.S. Hurricane Henri (2021), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Chocolate Chip Cities
Black presence and Black power in America are on a seesaw. Opinion Black People, Population, Race and Ethnicity, Census, Gentrification
After Loss, Manny Pacquiao Is Left to Consider His Future
Pacquiao did not announce his retirement after a defeat to Yordenis Ugas in Saturday’s title bout. But he dropped some hints and has also publicly considered a run for president of the Philippines. Sports Boxing
Returning hero Lukaku sets Chelsea on way to 2-0 win at Arsenal
Romelu Lukaku marked his second Chelsea debut with his first Premier League goal for the Blues as the European champions outclassed Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to compound the Gunners' miserable start to the season.
Haryana home minister Anil Vij hospitalised
Haryana's home and health minister Anil Vij was on Sunday admitted to the PGIMER here as his oxygen levels dipped.
Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima Pandit and Karan Nath get eliminated
The pair became the latest contestants to get eliminated from the show. Karan and Ridhima stayed in the Bigg Boss OTT house for two weeks, but they were not seen much in the show.
Hung Liu, Artist Who Blended East and West, Is Dead at 73
An immigrant from China, she once said her goal was “to invent a way of allowing myself to practice as a Chinese artist outside of a Chinese culture.” Arts Deaths (Obituaries), Art, Chinese-Americans, Asian-Americans, Immigration and Emigration
Josephine Baker to Be Honored With a Panthéon Burial
Ms. Baker will be the first Black woman to be entombed in the Panthéon in Paris, a symbolic move amid racial tensions in France. World Discrimination, Politics and Government, Black People, Awards, Decorations and Honors, Women and Girls, Funerals and Memorials
37.27% voter turnout in Delhi gurdwara body polls
The polling for the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee elections witnessed a low turnout of 37.27% on Sunday, officials said.
Ghaziabad: Drug peddler held with 85kg ganja
A drug peddler was arrested with 85 kg of ganja in his car here, police said Sunday.
Rakhi Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status
Raksha Bandhan also known as Rakhi will be observed on Sunday, August 22. Here is a look at some wishes, quotes, images, and Facebook and Whatsapp status to share with your brothers and sisters this Raksha Bandhan.
Health officials warn people not to treat Covid with a drug meant for livestock.
“You are not a horse,” the Food and Drug Administration said. “Stop it.” World Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
Stanley Aronowitz, Labor Scholar and Activist, Dies at 88
As a self-described “working-class intellectual,” he declared that direct action was more potent than collective bargaining or conventional politics. U.S. Deaths (Obituaries), Politics and Government, Labor and Jobs, Organized Labor, Sociology, Colleges and Universities
With evacuations on Fire Island, Long Island braces for Hurricane Henri.
Ferry service to the island will be suspended on Saturday night, and flights and rail service in the region will likely be affected. New York Hurricane Henri (2021), Weather, Transit Systems
Shweta's Rakhi wish for Sushant Singh Rajput
Raksha Bandhan is one of most special days to celebrate and cherish the bond between a brother and sister. Having said that, Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a priceless throwback moment of the late actor.
Pictures: Chiranjeevi is the OG style icon
On Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi Konidela’s birthday, take a look at throwback pictures that show why he’s the Megastar
10 times Priyanka Pandit swooned in saree
Apart from acting, Priyanka Pandit is also known for her active presence in the social media and fashionable looks.
Rakhi Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status
Raksha Bandhan also known as Rakhi will be observed on Sunday, August 22. Here is a look at some wishes, quotes, images, and Facebook and Whatsapp status to share with your brothers and sisters this Raksha Bandhan.
Evacuees From Afghanistan Arrive in Countries Abroad
Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, dozens of countries have been working to evacuate their citizens and vulnerable Afghans, including those who have worked for the U.S. military or embassy. World Afghanistan War (2001- ), Evacuations and Evacuees
Turmoil Was Brewing at Time’s Up Long Before Cuomo
The prominent anti-harassment charity, criticized for its relationship with the former New York governor, is facing an identity crisis over its ties to those in power. U.S. #MeToo Movement, Sexual Harassment, Conflicts of Interest, Sex Crimes
Former Pence aide says Trump and Miller stymied Afghan refugee efforts.
Olivia Troye recalled sitting in meetings where Stephen Miller, Mr. Trump’s top immigration adviser, demanded restrictions on refugees, including those from Afghanistan and Iraq. World Afghanistan War (2001- ), Refugees and Displaced Persons, Immigration and Emigration
A guide to vaccine boosters.
Here’s what we know about booster shots — why Americans may need them and when they should get them. Science Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Disease Rates
Resistance fighters drive Taliban from 3 districts in the mountains north of Kabul.
The Taliban faced the first armed challenge from former Afghan soldiers and villagers in the mountains north of Kabul World Afghanistan War (2001- )
New Englanders are preparing for their first direct hurricane hit in 30 years.
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches and strengthens, Boston is erecting flood barriers around subway stations, and motorists are being warned to stay off the roads. U.S. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Afghan airspace closure adds to Covid woes for US-bound Indian passengers
The US-bound travellers from India, especially students, have already been facing problems due to the Covid-19 restrictions, but closure of Afghan airspace for commercial flights has added to their woes this fall.
