Day: June 3, 2025

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Thug Life of Kamal Haasan: The case around his ‘Kannada-Tamil’ remark & Karnataka high court’s rap

Bengaluru: Amid the growing controversy over his ‘Kannada was born out of Tamil’ remark, actor Kamal Haasan Tuesday told the Karnataka High Court he will not release his upcoming film Thug Life in the state, but refused to apologise for his statement that has drawn widespread criticism. Haasan (70) made the statement at the audio launch event for the movie 24 May, and later stood by it, even though he admitted he is not an authority on the subject. Several pro-Kannada organisations threatened not to allow the release of his film Thug Life and warned its screening in the state will be disrupted if the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce went against them and allowed the release. Show Full Article The film is scheduled for worldwide release 5 June.Haasan’s prod...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Court allows actor Rhea Chakraborty to travel abroad to shoot series

Actor Rhea Chakraborty has been permitted by a special court to travel to Sri Lanka, Europe and Serbia to shoot a series. Chakraborty, who was booked in a drugs case after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been permitted to travel on six occasions before and she has adhered by all the conditions, the court noted. Chakraborty filed a plea stating directions that her passport be returned to her and that she be allowed to travel to the three places between June and September. It was submitted that the travel is for the purpose of shooting episodes in a project titled Stepsons. She sought her passport so that she could complete the visa process as well. While the Narcotics Control Bureau opposed her plea stating that the crime is serious, the court noted that she had travelled in th...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Cabinet clears Kurla land transfer terms for Dharavi project

In a move that paved the way for transfer of 8.5-hectare Dairy Development Department plot in Kurla to Dharavi Redevelopment Project, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to the terms and conditions of the land transfer agreement. The land, which houses the state-run but now defunct Mother Dairy unit, has thus been allocated for the construction of rehabilitation tenements for the ineligible Dharavi residents. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, gave the green signal to align the land transfer agreement with the Housing and Urban Development Department’s latest policy framework. Story continues below this ad This is aimed at facilitating smoother implementation of the ?20,000-crore DRP—considered one of the country’s most ambitious u...

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New Year’s Eve murder case: SPP says he has not been paid dues

Special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat Tuesday informed a court here, before which the trial in the New Year’s Eve murder case of a 19-year-old is ongoing, that he has not been paid his dues. Gharat told the court during a hearing in the case that he has been appointed as the special public prosecutor (SPP) since 2021 but has not been paid even for a single hearing so far. He told the court that he had written thrice to the Khar Police senior inspector, and sent the officer messages about his dues but did not get any response. Story continues below this ad The court has directed that the pursis filed by Gharat informing it about the non-payment be forwarded to the Khar Police. Gharat informed the court that he has given the authorities “sufficient time” to respond and if ...

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Baba Vanga’s Predictions 2025: Zodiac Signs that will Get Huge Success – Times of India

Many forecasts concerning the prospects of particular zodiac signs in 2025 are credited to the renowned Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga. In this discussion, we will examine the zodiac signs anticipated to experience an extraordinary year in 2025, as they will be fortunate enough to achieve their goals and dreams during this time. We will delve into the zodiac signs mentioned below, as Baba Vanga had previously predicted their destinies.Who is Baba Vanga?Born in 1911 as Vangeliya Pandeva Dimitrova, Baba Vanga is a well-known Bulgarian mystic and healer, know for her purported ability to foresee future events. While many of her predictions are ambiguous and subject to interpretation, some are considered to be strikingly accurate. At the beginning of the year, the enigmatic and often unsettling pro...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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The Sōtō Sect and Japanese Military Imperialism in Korea

@article{hur-nam-lin1999-soto-sect-and-japanese-military, title={{T}he {S}ōtō {S}ect and {J}apanese {M}ilitary {I}mperialism in {K}orea}, author={Nam-lin Hur}, publisher={Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture}, address={Nagoya, Japan}, year=1999, month=may, journal={The Japanese Journal of Religious Studies}, volume=26, pages={107--134}, keywords={korean,japanese-roots,state}, doi={10.18874/jjrs.26.1-2.1999.107-134}, openalex_id={W193115565}, ranking={rank3}, url={https://nirc.nanzan-u.ac.jp/journal/6/article/993/pdf/download} } Source link

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‘Machines don’t work everywhere’: CM as PWD posts pics of labourers cleaning drain without safety gear

A social media post put up by the Public Works Department (PWD) on its official X handle on Tuesday, showing labourers waist-deep in a stormwater drain while carrying out desilting work on a road in North West Delhi’s Rohini, has triggered criticism from various quarters.In the pictures posted by the PWD, eight labourers were seen at the site. Four of them were inside a drain, scooping out garbage and silt without wearing shirts or proper safety gear like boots, gloves, and masks for protection. Responding to the controversy, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “Look, every drain has its own situation. Machines don’t work everywhere, and people don’t work everywhere either. There may be places where machines can’t reach. Right now, the government’s target is to ensure that all drains are comp...

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Social Stigmas of Buddhist Monastics and the Lack of Lay Buddhist Leadership in Colonial Korea (1910–1945)

This article first examines three interrelated aspects of Korean monastics: (1) the stigmatization imposed on monastics during the Neo-Confucian Joseon dynasty, (2) the persistence of these stigmas in the minds of Koreans, and (3) their internalization among Korean monastics themselves. The article then draws out the impact of these three aspects on the late and limited emergence of lay leadership. Source link

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Responses of Korean Buddhism to the Ethos of Contemporary Korea: Three Discourses in the Wake of Modernization

The following discourses were attempts to deal with the problems faced by the Buddhist community during modernization: the discourse on secularity and social participation, the discourse on modernity centering on the issue of modifying precepts, and the discourse on identity contemplating the originality of Korean Buddhism. Source link

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God Pictures in Action: Korean Shaman Paintings and the Work They Do

The paintings are considered neither neutral nor representational media but rather places of uncanny presence and sources of inspiration for the mansin, which may be experienced with greater or lesser intensity and clarity depending on the current state of favor an individual mansin enjoys with her personal deities. The transformation of god pictures into collectable, marketable folk art has required both overcoming a fear of objects believed to hold souls, or “ghosts,” and a renegotiation of the ways that god pictures were traditionally disposed of. Source link

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Han Yong’un (1879–1944) and Buddhist Reform in Colonial Korea

Han wrestled with the task of bridging the gap between institutional Buddhism and lay Buddhism, which had resulted in the deterioration of the Buddhist ideal. In an attempt to find a middle ground that could connect these two extremes, Han’s strategy was to focus on both the Buddhist notion of expediency and the caring spirit of bodhisattva. He was not particularly successful. Source link

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Some Contemporary Dilemmas of Korean Buddhism: A Critical Review of the Jogye Order’s 2018 Periodic Report

According to the Jogye Order’s 2018 periodic report, the average age of monks is increasing and the number of monks is decreasing. In order to offer solutions to these problems, the report presents and analyzes by dividing those themes into six sub-topics, namely: decrease of births; decrease of postulants; aging of postulants; rapidly changing educational environment; teaching aptitude of educators; education budget. This article critically scrutinizes the Jogye Order’s latest report to identify and correct some data misinterpretations and offer new insights that the authors believe would help our leaders come up with better solutions. Source link

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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CPM should shut down offices and go to China, says Tripura BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb

Tripura BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb said on Tuesday that the CPM should shut down its offices and go to China, responding to the Opposition party’s condemnation of the encounter killing of 27 Maoists, including their general secretary Nambala Kesavarao, in Chhattisgarh. The party’s Politburo had claimed that appeals for peace from Maoists had been ignored and that the central government as well as BJP-led the state government had chosen to ignore the possibility of dialogues with the rebels. “The CPM is a banned organisation. Naxals are a banned organisation. Speaking of the banned organisation, the CPM has no place in democracy. If they have shame, they should close their party offices and go to China. They don’t have a place in Tripura,” Deb told reporters on the sidelines of a visit to a fl...

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‘The results were better than I anticipated’: Bryan Johnson tries out hyperbaric oxygen therapy by spending 5,400 minutes in a pressurised tank for longevity

Biohacker and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has been known to push the boundaries when it comes to experimenting with longevity. In one of his recent attempts, he turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — a treatment originally used to support wound healing and treat decompression sickness. Sharing his experience on Instagram, Bryan said, “I spent 5,400 minutes in a pressurised tank, so you don’t have to figure out how hyperbaric oxygen therapy works. It’s a therapy that’s used with elite athletes and stroke patients. But it’s also a cutting-edge therapy for longevity.” He adds, “You sit in a pressurised chamber, breathing pure oxygen. That extra oxygen may improve healing, boost performance, and may increase longevity. This is what I set out to do — 60 sessions in 90 days. The result...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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No odd-even scheme, crackdown on old vehicles, EV push: What’s on Delhi’s plan to fight pollution

The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme launched by the previous AAP government may not make a comeback this pollution season, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta calling it “troublesome”. Stating that it inconvenienced the people of Delhi, Gupta added, “What if a family has only one vehicle at home? We must make decisions keeping in mind the needs and realities of Delhi’s citizens.” Story continues below this ad The CM was speaking at the launch of the ‘Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025’ on Tuesday at the Delhi Secretariat. Cabinet Ministers Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Kapil Mishra were also present. Gupta said a clean and healthy Delhi is the government’s vision and reiterated that air pollution directly affects the health and well-being of citizens. The government...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Lawyered by luck? Hundreds moved from fail to pass in California bar exam mix-up – Times of India

California bar exam grading error moves hundreds from fail to pass. (AI Image) California bar exam result 2025: More than 200 candidates who initially failed the California bar exam in February 2025 have now been notified that they passed after a major grading recalibration. This unexpected reversal pushes California’s overall pass rate to a record 63 percent, nearly doubling the state’s long-term average of 35 percent. The sudden change has sparked widespread debate about fairness, competence, and the integrity of the legal profession.The February bar exam was plagued by technical glitches and lawsuits, leading to a wave of public outrage. The State Bar responded by adopting a new grading method, giving test-takers the benefit of the doubt by awarding the higher score for each written que...

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11 new COVID cases across Gurgaon, Faridabad; 29 active cases in both districts

Six new coronavirus cases were detected in Haryana’s Gurgaon district Tuesday, with five recoveries and the number of active cases at 17. On Tuesday, 163 samples were tested in the district, and the cumulative number of cases detected this year is now 34. Five of the positive cases detected on Tuesday have no recent travel history and involve a 31-year-old male resident of Sector 42, a 29-year-old male resident of Sector 56, a 32-year-old female resident of Sector 49, a 32-year-old male resident of Sector 67, and a 35-year-old male resident of Sector 37C. A 50-year-old male resident of Hayatpur, who tested positive, had recently travelled to Haridwar. Story continues below this ad In Faridabad, 130 samples were tested, and five COVID-positive cases were detected. Three pat...

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BU Bhopal MBA Semester I results 2025 out at bubhopal.ac.in; check direct link here – Times of India

Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya releases MBA Semester I 2025 results online BU Bhopal MBA Semester I results 2025: Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal has officially declared the MBA Semester I results for the academic session 2025. The results were released on June 3, 2025, and are now available on the university’s official website — bubhopal.ac.in. This announcement brings a significant update for hundreds of MBA students who appeared for their first semester examinations across various streams.The declared results cover multiple MBA specialisations, including operations, marketing, human resources, finance, business analytics, and general management. All results are for the full-time MBA programmes, and students can now access their scorecards through the university’s online portal.Results ...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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The Death Card reveals a major turning point for this zodiac sign tomorrow, predicts a tarot reader

Life is full of unexpected changes, and sometimes, the most significant growth comes from letting go. One zodiac sign is about to go through a deep transformation, not in a scary way but in a way that opens new doors. According to tarot reader Neeraj Dhankher, the Death card has a powerful message for Scorpio on 4 June 2025. The Death Card reveals a major turning point for this zodiac sign tomorrow(Freepik) You might feel something is ending, and that is because it is. “Do not be afraid of the Death card; it means a hard transformation,” says tarot reader Neeraj Dhankher. “It may require you to terminate something rather than putting it on hold. A cycle has run its course; holding on may bring more pain.” ALSO READ: 3 zodiac signs need to pause to move ahead in life, predicts ...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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RPF SI PET, PMT and document verification to begin from June 22, check details here – Times of India

RRB announces PET, PMT and DV schedule for RPF/RPSF SI recruitment 2025 RPF SI PET, PMT and DV schedule 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the tentative schedule for the next phase of recruitment for the post of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF), as per Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) RPF 01/2024.Following the results of the Computer-Based Test (CBT), the list of shortlisted candidates has been published on the official RRB website. These candidates will now proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV).Tentative Schedule and Venue• Dates: June 22, 2025 to J...

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Do you know that the planet in your first house shapes your personality?

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? According to Vedic astrology, the answer might lie in the first house of your birth chart, the First House or Lagna. This house is all about your appearance, personality, approach to life, and even how the world sees you. The planet in your first house shapes your personality(Freepik) The First House, also called Tanu Bhava, is the foundation of your astrological profile. It holds clues to your physical features and influences how you think, act, and express yourself. Think of it as the starting point of your life journey: your cosmic introduction to the world. ALSO READ: The 10th house in your birth chart reveals your path to fame This house is even more interesting because each of the nine planets in Vedic astrology, the Su...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Shreyas Iyer embraces title of ‘Sarpanch’, says cricket fans have offered to name roads after him if he wins

Shreyas Iyer said he had no clue how he had landed with the nickname Sarpanch Sahab, but said he was recently stopped on the road and told by 5 Punjab youth that if he pulled the IPL title for Punjab Kings they would name the nearby road after him. In a fun interaction with Preity Zinta, who asked him how a Mumbai boy who went to Kolkata wound up becoming a Punjabi, and earned the moniker of Sarpanch Saab, he said, “This tag of sarpanch saab (Zinta said it somehow felt organic), Seriously I have no idea. No clue how I got this name. I think itcame from the management. They gave me this tag…and it’s just tagged along.” Iyer is the biggest Tamilian pulled by Punjab as their own, since their multiple Nationals winning state basketball coach, the late Subramanian Sir. 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐁, Bas Jee...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Calcutta High Court to hear petition against SSC notification for fresh recruitment of 35,726 teachers

A petition was filed Tuesday before the Calcutta High Court’s vacation bench of Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee to challenge the latest notification issued by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) for the recruitment of 35,726 teachers. The petitioner Lubana Parveen, who was one of the almost 26,000 teachers appointed in 2016 by the SSC who lost their jobs this year after a Supreme Court judgment, alleges that the notification violates directives previously issued by the apex court. The matter is expected to be heard on June 5. According to advocate Firdous Shamim, the Supreme Court did not authorise the “creation” of a new recruitment rule that allocates 10 marks for teaching experience. Effectively, he claims, the rule means that the sacked teachers would sit for an exam of...

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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New Zealand Central Contract List: Full list of players with national contracts; Kane Williamson opts out

Full list of players with New Zealand central contracts for 2025-26: The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday announced the central contract list for the men’s team for the upcoming 2025-26 season, where it awarded 20 players with national contracts. All-rounders Muhammad Abbas and Zak Foulkes, wicketkeeper Mitch Hay and spinner Adi Ashok have been handed the central contracts for the first time. The 24-year-old keeper-batsman from Canterbury, Hay, struck an unbeaten 99 off 78 against Pakistan earlier this year. He also set a world record with six dismissals in a T20I during his debut tour in Sri Lanka in November. All-rounder Abbas smashed a 26-ball 52 on his ODI debut against Pakistan, setting the fastest fifty on debut in men’s ODIs. Foulkes (22) made his T20I debut for New Zealand agai...

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The Top 5 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to be in Spotlight

Since Geminis are naturally curious about other people and the world, the spotlight gives them a chance to interact, amuse, and impart their expertise. They enjoy the attention they receive when they show off their brilliant, funny, and frequently endearing personalities. Their need to meaningfully connect with people is satisfied by the spotlight. Source link

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3Jun By source belowNo Comments

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RRB RPF SI 2024 schedule for Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification released: Check official notice here – Times of India

RRB RPF SI 2024 schedule for PET, DV released at rrbcdg.gov.in The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the schedule for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV) for the Sub-Inspector (Executive) recruitment under the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) as per Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) RPF 01/2024.As per the tentative schedule, the PET will be conducted from June 22 to July 2, 2025. The complete detailed schedule will be released shortly at the official website, rrbcdg.gov.in.RRB RPF SI schedule for PET and DVCandidates who qualified in the written test for RRB RPF SI 2024 recruitment will now move ahead for the next phase. As per the official notice released, the ...

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