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New wage programme set to replace MGNREGA no longer demand-driven, critics warn

India, Dec. 15 -- The government plans to replace MGNREGA with a new rural wage programme. Critics say the proposal ends the demand-driven right to work. States may face higher financial burdens und... Read More


Odisha increases stipends for PG students in Ayurvedic & Homeopathic colleges

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday approved a substantial increase in stipends for postgraduate (PG) students studying in Government Ayurvedic and Homeopathic M... Read More


Kate Hudson inspired to write album by Sir Paul McCartney

United Kingdom, Dec. 15 -- Kate Hudson was inspired to record an album by Sir Paul McCartney. The Song Sung Blue actress released her debut LP Glorious last year and she explained she had an epiphany... Read More


Kiefer Sutherland struggled to find work after 24 ended

United Kingdom, Dec. 15 -- Kiefer Sutherland struggled to find work after 24 came to an end. The 58-year-old actor played counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer in eight series of the drama as well as sp... Read More


Samantha Morton: It's a miracle I'm alive

United Kingdom, Dec. 15 -- Samantha Morton thinks it is an "absolute miracle" she's still alive. The Anemone actress spent most of her childhood in care and was sexually abused by residential workers... Read More


Ethan Hawke praises 'world-class human' Paul Dano

United Kingdom, Dec. 15 -- Ethan Hawke thinks Paul Dano is a "world-class human being". The Blue Moon actor thinks the recent "hateful" comments situation, which saw director Quentin Tarantino brand ... Read More


IndiGo's collapse has shown just how hard it is for India to shed its legacy of passive governance

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Last fortnight, I was in Bengaluru, where, along with hundreds of other passengers, we saw IndiGo shuffle flight schedules like a pack of cards. Travellers across the country fac... Read More


You can't see me: John Cena announces retirement, celebs react

India, Dec. 15 -- WWE star John Cena announced his retirement from professional wrestling on Saturday, signalling the close of one of the most iconic careers in WWE history. Cena's departure marks the... Read More


Who is Adnan Hirsi? Ilhan Omar claims son pulled over by ICE in Minnesota

India, Dec. 15 -- Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar claimed that her son had been pulled over by ICE on Saturday, and he was asked to prove his citizenship. The lawmaker said "Yesterday,... Read More


Unlocking PBKS' IPL 2026 auction strategy: How Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer plan to go one better this time

India, Dec. 15 -- Punjab Kings enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction on the edge of not making a big enough blunder yet plug their holes. With only four spots to fill and a purse that is big enough to act, ... Read More