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Why ‘ardent defenders’ of free speech and diversity often seek to silence through Cancel Culture

Cancel culture is often conflated with adjacent phenomena such as outrage culture, boycotts and backlashes.

Freedom is not something that comes for free, one has to fight for it

If we turn into a relaxed zone, feeling thinking that it is our innate right, then we are far from understanding the philosophy of 'freedom'. Every citizen of India must commit to keeping it intact.

The Marshall Islands mini-state plot and the price of sovereignty in the Pacific

A Chinese couple’s audacious plot to set up a mini-state in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by allegedly bribing members of parliament and officials was deeply disturbing.

What parents should and shouldn’t say when talking to their child about NAPLAN results

NAPLAN is a nationwide test of literacy and numeracy that all students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to take.

If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights

In every state and territory there are limits on when and how often your landlord can raise the rent.

When Queen Elizabeth II ducked to avoid an accident in Fiji

Queen Elizabeth had to duck to avoid an accident in Fiji as the driver of the van failed to slow down or stop when approaching a concrete roof area at the entrance to the hospital.

16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia

The Queen's visits to Australia – from her first in 1954 through to her last in 2011 – offer a snapshot of the changing relationship Australians have had with their sovereign and with the monarchy.

‘Indian intellectuals’ poisoning its reputation globally in pursuit of hate towards Modi government

In several specific incidences, the data presented by international critics as evidence of the declining quality of Indian democracy shows signs of intentional deception.

UN report on Xinjiang abuses leaves no room for plausible deniability

Multiple reports over the past five years have documented human rights abuses by China in the far-western province.

Why are courts often reluctant to depart from precedent?

Every litigation, when it comes on to the court, has some rules and precedents to be considered by the Hon judges and law professionals.

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