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BDS founder hails campus protests for taking Israeli divestment mainstream

Omar Barghouti, who attended Columbia University in the 80s, says student solidarity with Palestine in US and elsewhere has educated the world

The Guardian - US

California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions

Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean?

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling on universities to sell investments in companies they say are complicit in war in Gaza

The Guardian - US

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BDS is counter-productive. We need to crack down on Israeli settlements instead

A future peace depends on drawing a line between Israel proper and the illegal settlements in Palestinian territory

The Guardian - US

Norfolk hawker dragonfly no longer endangered, scientists say

Population has spread from small area of East Anglia to become established in Cambridgeshire, Kent and Herefordshire

The Guardian - UK

Antoinette Lattouf files unlawful termination claim over losing ABC radio role after Israel-Gaza social media posts

Journalist’s submission seeks a declaration the ABC breached the Fair Work Act, compensation and a penalty for the broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

Boycotts and protests – how are people around the world defying Israel?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the movements against Israel and illegal settlements in Palestine.

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Why Is Puma Really Ending Its Partnership With Israel's National Football Team?

After being accused of supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Puma has announced that it will no longer be sponsoring Israel's football squad.

International Business Times UK

‘A frenzy of judgement’: artist Candice Breitz on her German show being pulled over Gaza

The Jewish artist’s exhibition was cancelled when she commented on the Israel-Hamas war. She argues that Germany is weaponising false charges of antisemitism to chilling and repressive effect

The Guardian - UK

There is life after a stroke, with proper rehabilitative therapy

Diya, a 20-yr-old BDS student, suffered a major stroke following a rare complication post-COVID vaccination. With family support, she made a full recovery. In contrast, 42-yr-old Francis, a fisherman, was paralysed on one side of the body and confined to bed due to lack of support. Interdisciplinary stroke care, community-based…

The Hindu

Depositors take out march to BDS office in Wayanad

KALPETTAA: Depositors of defunct BDS in Wayanad march, stage dharna to demand repayment of ₹68 crore deposits. CPI(M)-controlled entity mismanaged funds, leaving 600 depositors in a fix. Interest payments stopped in July, depositors unable to withdraw money. Committee to intensify agitation if demands not met.

The Hindu

Dermatologists launch awareness campaign on healthy skin through posters on BMTC buses

BDS launches campaign to create awareness about healthy skin in Bengaluru, flagged off by Naveen Bhat. Posters on 50 BMTC buses for 3 months to promote message of "Healthy skin is beautiful skin. Love the skin you are in". People urged to consult certified dermatologists for skin problems.

The Hindu

BDS depositors to launch indefinite agitation in Wayanad

KALPETTAA, a platform for depositors of defunct Brahmagiri Development Society (BDS), is preparing to launch indefinite agitation for repayment of deposits. 600+ depositors, including farmers, retired hands, Kudumbashree units, and daily wage workers, invested ₹1-1cr with BDS offering 9-10.5% interest. Monthly interest stopped in July, leaving depositors unable to withdraw…

The Hindu

Criticism of Zionism is not anti-Semitism, says art critic Ranjit Hoskote

Ranjit Hoskote resigns from Documenta 16 selection committee after being accused of anti-Semitism for supporting a 2019 BDS India letter. He argued that criticism of Zionism does not equate to anti-Semitism and that Documenta's "toxic atmosphere" does not allow for a nuanced discussion of the issues. He cited intellectuals who…

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The National (Scotland)

UK accused of 'assault on free speech' as Tories push anti-BDS bill forward

THE Government is “encouraging antisemitism” and stifling freedom of speech by pushing through legislation to ban public bodies from boycotting…

The Independent UK

Government defeats bid to remove Israel ‘carve-out’ from boycott ban legislation

Tory former cabinet minister Kit Malthouse had sought to remove the prohibition from the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill.

Zenger

Penn Leaders Cite Academic Freedom, Allowing Events Although Incompatible With Penn’s Values

Penn leaders allow the event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history

Zenger

Swimming South Africa Ignores Calls To Boycott Israeli Swim Meet

Swimming SA has refused to heed demands by Palestinian solidarity groups to boycott the World Aquatics Junior Championships

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719 NEET-qualified govt. school candidates get seats under 7.5% quota

719 govt school students given MBBS/BDS seats in TN; 1,398 called for counselling; cut-off higher due to better performance; topper Kruthiga C K chose Madras Med College; Pachiyappan Saravanan scored 486 & chose MMC; Archana Rajkumar chose Salem Med College; 8 sportspersons, 11 ex-servicemen, 78 PwDs allotted seats; merit list…

Al Jazeera

Israeli protests cast light on laws discriminating against Palestinians

Israel has passed laws that codify bias against Palestinians but did not meet similar uproar.

Zenger

‌George Washington University Severs Ties With Middle East Studies Association After BDS Vote‌

‌Academic Engagement Network Director Champions Rejection Of BDS On Grounds Of Commitment To Open Inquiry And Academic Freedom‌

The Hindu

Round I MBBS, BDS online counselling from July 25 to 31

Medical aspirants to begin choice filling on July 25; counselling for govt quota seats on July 27; results on Aug 3; join allotted college by Aug 8. 25,856 eligible for govt quota, 13,179 for management quota; tuition fee for govt quota SF college Rs. 4.50 lakh, management Rs. 13.50 lakh.…

The Hindu

10%-55% BDS, MDS seats vacant across India for over five years

Dental courses in India have seen 10-55% seats vacant in recent years. Private colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab have been worst hit.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers urged to block consent for UK Government's boycott bill

HUMAN rights groups, unions and environmentalists have urged Scottish ministers to reject a UK Government bill which stops public bodies from…

Zenger

‌U.S. Court Of Appeals Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Anti-BDS Law‌

The Fifth Circuit rules in favor of Texas, highlighting lack of standing and unenforceable language in the provision.

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