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‘Have to fight for our right’: Families of Delhi sewer workers wait for compensation after deaths

“Nothing can bring my son back. Compensation or not, this work is hazardous and no one should be put through this hazardous occupation,” said Kiran, whose son Chand died on June 26 after entering a septic tank at a factory in Delhi’s Mundka.

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Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolution

A father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the birth of every girl by planting 111 trees, promoting environmental conservation while challenging deep-rooted gender bias. The initiative has transformed the once-barren landscape, improved the lives of countless…

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Watched, scared and trapped in an Australian visa nightmare, Kiran is one of India’s ‘abandoned brides’

Kiran was left with her in-laws in a Indian village thousands of kilometres from her husband in Brisbane – but the CCTV was always watching her

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My favourite childhood outfit: ‘We couldn’t afford new kits – but we always had something Chelsea to wear’

I was 12 in this picture, and closing in on the peak of my sporting career. I’ll always look back fondly on the fun and community of growing up in a football family

The Guardian - UK

Malala and Kiran faced violence, threats and shame. Now their fathers want ‘all men to stand with women’

Defying threats and ostracism, they both fought fiercely for their daughters’ rights. Now a film features them discussing fatherhood, courage, gender justice and strong girls

The Guardian - UK

‘Shifting the shame’: the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

At 13, Kiran faced down vilification and threats after an attack in her small Indian village. Now, after telling her story in the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger, she is taking her message to the world stage

The Guardian - UK

Gritty in pink: how hard work built a business from scratch

How the ACT's most eye-catching landscaping business got started.

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21 kids' party games ideas - we share the easiest games for indoor and outdoor parties

Kids party games that are easy to do and ideal for toddlers to teens are hard to find.... you're welcome

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Anita Desai: ‘After I left India, I had to train myself to express my opinions’

At 87, the Indian author has been shortlisted for the Booker prize three times, and has written her first novel in a decade. She talks about leaving India to teach and write around the world – and feeling like a stranger everywhere

The Guardian - UK

SIT raids 18 locations in Hassan in video leak case

Special Investigation Team raids locations in Hassan linked to associates of former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda for defamation against JD(S) leader.

The Hindu

Three youths injured in country bomb explosion

Three youths sustained injuries when a country bomb exploded allegedly while it was being put together at Mukkola in the Mannanthala police Station limits on Wednesday. A 17-year-old from Nedumangad lost both his hands in the explosion

The Hindu

Oscar-nommed doc: A 13-year-old and her dad demand justice after she is raped

In "To Kill a Tiger," director Nisha Pahuja follows the case of a girl who is gang-raped in her Indian village. The villagers say she should marry one of the rapists.

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Police file chargesheet in geologist murder case

The Subramanyapura police have filed a 600-page chargesheet in the murder of K.S. Prathima, 45, a Deputy Director in the Mines and Geology Department

The Hindu

Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja's 'To Kill a Tiger' nominated for Best Documentary Feature at Oscar 2024

Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja's film 'To Kill a Tiger' has been nominated in the best feature documentary category for the Oscars 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Guardian - UK

How a father’s love for his daughter challenged India’s ‘rape culture’

The story of girl’s refusal to be shamed by her gang-rape and a father’s fight for justice, defying a village’s hostility and the dead weight of patriarchy, is told in Nisha Pahuja’s film To Kill a Tiger

The Times of India

Preeti Jhangiani: 'Mohabbatein' stereotyped me but it also created a forever image of me in the hearts of the audiences - Exclusive

Aditya Chopra's 'Mohabbatein' completed 23 glorious years this year and on the special occasion we got in touch with Preeti Jhangiani aka the coy and endearing Kiran from the movie. In a freewheeling chat with ETimes, the actress reflected on the impact of her debut film, its lasting stereotype, and…

The Hindu

Senior geologist murder case: Sacked driver was furious with Prathima for not taking him back to work, say Bengaluru police

BengaluruKiran, 32, sacked driver, arrested for murdering geologist Prathima K.S. outside her house. He was angry at her for not taking him back to work. Kiran had worked for her 4 yrs, was sacked for being rude & unruly. He was desperate to get back to work & went to…

The Times of India

Driver held for murder of geologist in Bengaluru; says he killed her for being dismissed from job

BENGALURU: A former driver who had been recently dismissed from his job was arrested on Monday after admitting to the murder of a senior geologist in her residence in Bengaluru.

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Three critically injured as car rams stationary parked lorry in Chittoor district

3 injured in car-lorry collision near Chittoor. Ashok, Murali & Kiran, residents of Sri Kalahasti, were travelling to Bengaluru when their car hit a stationary lorry. Impact left car mangled. Injured shifted to local & district hospitals. Police registered case & investigating.

The Guardian - UK

You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop carrying his huge water bottle everywhere?

Jenny finds the constant presence of ‘the tank’ cringe-inducing, but for health-conscious Jared it’s practical and prudent. Whose argument needs drenching?

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia falls short in semifinals

NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia suffered a defeat in the semifinals of the Asian Games, losing 1-8 to Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili. Bajrang Punia, a two-time world champion, had a less than ideal build-up to the tournament, with controversy surrounding his selection and protests…

The Guardian - UK

You be the judge: should my girlfriend unpack as soon as we get back from holiday?

Kiran likes to live out of her suitcase at home and on holiday; Monty is a stickler for tidiness and putting things away. Either way, there’s a lot to unpack here

The Hindu

Eight accused in stabbing incident arrested by Shivamogga Police

With the exception of a few skirmishes, the events have been peaceful. In two places, there were some differences about bursting crackers. Out staff rushed to the spot and resolved the differences within no time, said Shivamogga SP

The Hindu

108 golden flowers worth ₹2 crores donated to Tirumala temple

Dr. Raja Reddy donated 108 golden flowers to Lord Venkateswara's temple. Manufactured by Lalitha Jewellery, it took 6 months and cost ₹2 crores.

The Hindu

Protest keeping the dead body of govt. official in Holenarasipur

Family of Kiran, a second divisional assistant of School Education Dept, protest after his death due to heart attack. Allegedly, he was harassed by senior officers & transferred against his wishes. Protest withdrawn after assurance of inquiry & disciplinary action against accused.

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