Gun Violence
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US: Texas man shoots dead five neighbours after they complain of noise
The neighbours had asked the shooter to stop firing his gun in his yard as they were trying to put a baby to sleep.
Scroll Staff
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US: Six, including three children, killed in a school shooting in Nashville
This is the 129th mass shooting in 2023, according to US-based non-profit organisation The Gun Violence Archive.
Scroll Staff
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US: Suspect in Los Angeles mass shooting killed himself, say police
On Saturday, Huu Can Tran allegedly opened fire in the city’s Monterey Park area, where thousands had gathered to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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United States: Six-year-old student shoots teacher in Virginia school
The teacher was left with life-threatening injuries, the police said.
Scroll Staff
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US: Five persons shot dead in North Carolina shooting, one juvenile suspect arrested
One of the persons killed in the shooting was an off-duty police officer.
Scroll Staff
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First person: At the Philadelphia shooting, our worst American nightmare played out in real time
An eyewitness account of the Fourth of July attack in the US city that is called the Cradle of Liberty.
Soma Ghosh
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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After covering seven mass shootings, a US reporter reflects on the memories that haunt her
The language and way mass shootings are reported have evolved over two decades.
Jenny Deam, ProPublica
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US: Five dead, including gunman, in Oklahoma hospital shooting
The shooter died by suicide, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Scroll Staff
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In the US, where mass shootings are socially contagious, grocery stores are becoming a common target
An analysis suggests that when it comes to retail shooters, around 13% are driven by racism.
Jillian Peterson, The Conversation & James Densley, The Conversation
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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US: Six killed, 10 injured in shooting in California’s Sacramento city
There have been 117 mass shootings alone in the year 2022 in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Scroll Staff
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America’s long-misunderstood Sikh minority is mourning the deaths in Indianapolis mass shooting
There is little understanding in the US of who exactly Sikhs are and what they believe.
Simran Jeet Singh, The Conversation
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Canada: At least 16 killed in shooting incident in Nova Scotia province
The attacker, who was dressed as a policeman, was shot dead by the cops after a 12-hour search operation.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing