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1. **Beijing loses and surrenders top spot**: The Beijing Ducks, who have been dominating the league for much of the season, suffered a surprising loss in their recent game, causing them to slip from the top spot in the standings. Despite their strong performances earlier in the season, this defeat has raised questions about their consistency and ability to maintain their position at the top.Various farmers’ organisations, environmentalists, and natural wellness groups, which gathered here on Saturday to voice their opposition against Genetically Modified (GM) crops, have decided to organise campaigns against GM crops. This move comes after the Supreme Court order in July 2024, directing the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to formulate a national policy on GM crops through public consultations. The meeting, which was inaugurated by Dr. V.S. Vijayan, former chairman of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board, demanded that instead of promoting GM crops, the Indian government should prioritise a policy that addresses biosafety, biosecurity, and socioeconomic considerations. “The government should not introduce a technology that is risky, dangerous, and unneeded by farmers. We will work unitedly to protect farmers from the false promises of biotech proponents and short-term lures. The Union Ministry should undertake widespread and visible consultative processes for evolving the policy,” the meeting demanded. The speakers noted that State governments should also be part of the consultations and take a stand in line with public interest. They reiterated their rejection of modern biotechnology as a costly and unsafe formula that is being pushed with false promises to capture and control farming systems. The meet also sought to reverse corporate control through Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) on seeds and genetic material. The Government of India should address the negative effects of intensive agriculture paradigms and recognise that GM seeds and organisms are not needed in Indian food and farming systems, they pointed out. Noted environmentalists and experts including S. Usha, Ashok Kumar V., Sridhar Radhakrishnan, and Pavithra shared their insights on the science and impact of genetically modified crops. Published - November 30, 2024 09:04 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditEv Williams was lonely. He doesn’t want you to be.
Foreign Investors: Indian equities have seen a massive outflow of foreign investments throughout November 2024, with these investors aligning with the growing trend of them shifting their focus towards alternative markets, particularly China. According to the data available with NSDL , These investors have pulled out a significant amount Rs 21,612 crore from Indian equities in November 2024. They pulled out a significant amount of Rs 94,017 crore from Indian equities in October. These investors poured Rs 57,724 crore into Indian equities in September 2024. ALSO READ: No Change In Repo Rate Expected AT Next RBI Meet, Says Report – Everything You Need To Know! These investors offloaded the shares worth Rs 94,017 crore from Indian equities in October. For four consecutive months, June to September, they were net purchasers. FPI inflow in Indian equity in September was Rs 57,724 crore. These investors poured in Rs 26,565 crore in June, Rs 32,365 crore in July, and Rs 7,320 crore in August in Indian stocks. In May 2024, these investors pulled out Rs 25,586 crore from Indian stock market. These investors took out Rs 8,671 crore from the Indian market in April 2024. These investors made substantial net purchases in February and March, with investment of Rs 1,539 crore and Rs 35,098 crore, respectively. Foreign investors began 2024 with a substantial withdrawal from the Indian market, selling shares totalling Rs 25,744 crore in January. As of now in 2024, foreign investors have pulled out Rs 15,019 crore. This is after the foreign investors recorded a net inflow of Rs 1,71,107 crore recorded in 2023. Meanwhile, on Friday, November 29, 2024, India’s key stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, ended the trading day on a positive note. The Sensex witnessed a significant surge of 759.05 points, closing at 79,802.79. Similarly, the Nifty50 index rose by 216.95 points, settling at 24,131.10. ALSO READ: Gold Price Drops Rs 2000 Per 10 Grams THIS Month – What Is Behind The Decline? Written By Akshat MittalTech News Today Live Updates on December 21, 2024: DOR TV 43-inch review: Ambitious Subscription model with a few rough edges
In recent news, a woman on a subway train made a claim of being secretly photographed without consent, prompting a heated confrontation with the male individual behind the camera. The incident escalated when the woman demanded to inspect the man's phone for evidence of the unauthorized images. The man’s response, claiming that he would rather break his phone than comply, has sparked a debate on privacy rights and appropriate responses to invasive behavior in public spaces.Bail refused for Kutch businessman who caused 150cr loss to bankStaten Island obituaries for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
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JAKARTA, Dec 21 — Indonesian artist Arahmaiani has had many lives — from an imprisoned then exiled anti-dictatorship activist to a hippie, art teacher and environmentalist — which have inspired her works that test the limits of freedom. The South-east Asian artist was a nomad for years because of a crackdown on her paintings, installations and performances, which were viewed as provocative in the conservative Muslim-majority nation. Her works are now on show at Britain’s Tate Modern in London for the first time and in November she gave a performance there focusing on violence suffered by Chinese-Indonesians in unrest during the fall of dictator Suharto in the late 1990s. Her voice and percussion-based performance named “Burning Country” presents a healing process for the community after the trauma from riots still fresh in the memory. Her radical view of that era, questioning of religious tolerance and environmental damage were major themes of her mini-exhibition “The Wrath of Earth” held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta in August and September. “Art should challenge the status quo and provoke thought. It is a means to question our reality and inspire change,” she wrote in the exhibition catalogue. ‘Our Frida Kahlo’ Prominently featured in Jakarta were Linnga and Yoni, masculine and feminine symbols that are Hindu representations of the balance of opposites. Indonesians “wanted to forget these symbols” that were once omnipresent in the archipelago, which was Buddhist, Hindu and animist before becoming the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, she said. “I want to remind myself and others about this forgotten cultural heritage,” Arahmaiani, 63, told AFP. Recognised abroad as one of the region’s best artists, she is “less so in Indonesia”, said Deborah Iskandar, owner of ASI Gallery in Jakarta that hosted Arahmaiani’s exhibition this year. She wanted to host an exhibition for Arahmaiani to “introduce her work to a younger generation of art lovers”, she said. Exhibition curator Nasir Tamara calls Arahmaiani “our Frida Kahlo”, comparing her to the Mexican feminist and taboo-breaker. “For young people, Yani (Arahmaiani) is a heroine, she’s free. She’s been a fighter since university,” she said. The black-haired woman with a serene smile from Indonesia’s main island of Java now laughs at past controversies. Born in the Javan city of Bandung to a cleric father and a mother of Hindu-Buddhist descent, she studied art at the Bandung Institute of Technology. She was briefly imprisoned there in 1983 following complaints about her works from Islamist parties. ‘Freedom for everyone’ A 1993 painting “Lingga-Yoni” and 1994 installation “Etalase” caused controversy for combining symbols linked to Islam, Western culture and sexuality. Conservative Muslims called for these works to be censored and Arahmaiani received death threats. She then left for Australia, where she carried on her studies while living with a hippy community. “There should be freedom for everyone, including women, on the religious basis of love and compassion,” she said. But being a Muslim woman abroad can also carry its own stigma. She criticised those prejudices in her installation “11 Juni 2002” after a trip to the United States. In that work, she recreates a room where she was detained by American immigration officers. Her status as a young Muslim woman travelling alone had made authorities suspicious about possible terrorism links, she said. In 2006, following a major earthquake in the central Javan city of Yogyakarta, she launched the “Flag Project”: spectacular performances in which flags are waved with messages that encourage community dialogue. Those performances were replicated elsewhere, including Tibet. Arahmaiani is involved in environmental protection work there and visits regularly, marvelling at the historical links between Tibetan Buddhism and Indonesia’s Buddhist heritage. The artist says she is now working on the theme of political dynasties, a hot topic in Indonesia since the election of President Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo is a former son-in-law of Suharto and his vice-president is the son of the outgoing head of state Joko Widodo, in a country long known for its political nepotism. — AFP
A FORMER flight attendant has revealed the crucial travel accessories she never flies without, and the one thing she always leaves behind. When it comes to packing for flights, cabin crew members are pros and plenty have offered advice on what is and isn't essential for a trip. Ex-flight attendant Arina Bloom used to have to pack and unpack her suitcase three times a week. In an article for Insider, she explained what items she considered vital for her carry-on and the items she never brought on board the plane. Neck Pillow Arina recommends packing an inflatable neck pillow for flights of any distance, especially if you're going to be sat in the middle seat. But her big tip was to brig an inflatable pillow instead of the bulky ones they sell in airport shops, as it's easier to carry around. Read more on flight attendant Neck pillows can be expensive, although both Amazon and Shein have versions for around £3. Phone Charger Planes increasingly have charging points on board, under or between seats. By bringing a charger into the cabin, passengers can make sure they have full charge when they arrive at their destination. Phone charger wires can be found for as little as £1.10 on Amazon . Most read in News Travel Snacks Different airlines have different policies on food on board . Some will charge for food, some will provide free snacks, while others might not have anything at all. Arina recommends coming prepared with your own food to prevent hunger from ruining your journey. A pack of cereal bars wont cost you much, with most being around £2, or instant noodle pots for a similar price. Then there were the items that she'd never include in her luggage - nothing sharp. She said: "Sharp knives, box cutters, and large scissors (nail scissors are usually fine) are prohibited in carry-on luggage, but you can typically pack them in a checked bag. "The only knife you can bring in your carry-on is a round-bladed butter knife, which may come in handy if you travel with homemade food." She previously shared some of her other top tips that she learned about the way. One of those was only upgrading your ticket at the airport as this can save money . She explained: "Just be extremely nice to the staff, and arrive early so business seats are still available. "But don't wait until you get on the plane — flight attendants don't usually have that much power ." Arina also explained why you should avoid the window seat. She said: "Up in the sky , the sun that comes through the window is very powerful, which can lead to you getting exposed to more UV light than normal." READ MORE SUN STORIES Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list. “And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.” 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver. “Packing cubes are great - for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. “Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it." Meanwhile, this flight attendant revealed the three things cabin crew members are banned from doing on the plane Another explained how to avoid getting bad service during flights.But it's not just about blasting through levels and defeating bosses - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also offers plenty of opportunities for players to explore and discover hidden secrets. From hidden pathways to special unlockable content, there's always something new to uncover in the world of Sonic.Arahmaiani: From exile to global stage, Indonesia’s fearless artistic voice
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