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Military service should be made compulsory for all citizens of India, says Retd. Col. Rajiv Chauhan

He says Army groomed me to be a leader who has the compassion to understand his subordinates, and camaraderie in the hour of need.

How do people feel about having left the city now lockdowns are over?

To many, this scenario probably sounds like a dream lifestyle, especially for those of us who spent large chunks of the past two years under lockdown. But is the shift to remote regional work as idyllic as it seems? What kinds of people decided to become e-changers? And what have their experiences been?

The costume is just the means to help fall in love with reading

Book Week: Just let your kid read what they want and enjoy it together.

5​ problems with the Student Experience Survey in understanding Australian higher education

The higher education sector would benefit from a sector-wide process of developing an agreed way of describing the full range of modes of attendance.

Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals

Employers can have a general vaccination policy but must treat every individual case on its own merits and circumstances – including the timing and manner of applying the vaccination policy to the particular employee.

Is fake meat healthy? And what’s actually in it?

Many consumers believe these fake meats are better for their health, as well as better for the environment, but is that right?

Is there such a thing as ‘too old’ to co-sleep with your child?

In western societies, the idea that children should sleep on their own only emerged during the 19th century.

Raksha Dubey Choubey, a poet unmoved by fear of becoming controversial and making readers angry

Her short poems compel the mind to think deeply about which direction society is heading.

Scott Morrison’s multiple portfolios: why the law has nothing to do with it

Australia has a written constitution, but any casual reader of its text would gain little idea of how the political system actually works.

How Salman Rushdie has been a scapegoat for complex historical differences

The violent hysteria engendered by Rushdie’s magical treatment of Muhammad in The Satanic Verses was ultimately limited to a small minority.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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