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The dark shadow over India’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

On 29 January 2025, the religious grounds of the Kumbh Mela were soaked in blood and echoed with the cries of innocent devotees.

Rare, almost mythical Australian tree kangaroos can finally be studied, thanks to new tech

Tree kangaroos are found only in the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea.

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users?

The digital duty of care would put the onus on tech companies to proactively address a range of specific harms on their platforms, such as child sexual exploitation and attacks based on gender, race or religion.

Why Varna slamming and the oppressor-oppressed binary are counterproductive for India’s progress

The trend of “Varna slamming” has emerged as the motherhood statement for woke activists and the left intellectual cabal, in which historical Varna categorizations are vilified wholesale, often without contextual understanding.

Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

The Coalition raised $74 million in 2023–24, with Labor not far behind on $68 million. The Greens were a distant third, with $17 million.

How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?

Safety concerns, particularly around travel to and from school, or being home after school without a parent, often drive this decision.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico amp up the risk of a broader trade war

While border security and drug trade concerns are the official rationale for this move, Trump’s tariffs have broader motivations.

A life of resilience, politics, and the fight for Fiji’s democracy

Harish Sharma’s autography is an emotional journey of a son, father, grandfather, and political leader who shaped Fiji politics uniquely and uncompromisingly.

Planes have high-tech systems to stop mid-air crashes, So what went wrong in Washington?

A total of 60 passengers – including US and Russian champion figure skaters – and four crew were on board the American Airlines flight AA5342 from Wichita, Kansas.

How can Vanuatu’s new parliament rebuild public trust?

Local constituency expectations of a Member of Parliament (MP) are high.

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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook pushes for direct Perth–India flights as UWA opens Mumbai campus

India is WA's largest international student market, with more than 15,000 enrolments recorded last year.

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee‑jerk politics over careful planning

The failure of people who don’t leave the country when they should also undermines the integrity of the migration system.

Six Indian nationals charged in Fiji over alleged undeclared cash and money laundering

Police said the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show and claimed the money had been earned through those activities.
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