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    The Congolese philosopher who liberated ‘Africa’ from the chains of Western thought

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    Four questions Indians must ask about Operation Sindoor

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    A new book examines the repercussions of shutting the Indian Railways network during Covid-19

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    Interview: US claiming credit for ceasefire sets Indian foreign policy back by decades

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    Why India’s censorship of news media online without stating reasons is unlawful

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    For young readers: Two stories from a new book of Kashmiri folktales

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    In Manipur, Kuki-Zo women are protesting customary ‘settlement’ of rape, domestic violence cases

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    Why the India-Pakistan ceasefire is giving Modi supporters heartburn

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    Centre has withdrawn order to block our YouTube channel: ‘4PM News’ tells SC

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    Pakistan claims 40 civilians, 11 military personnel killed in conflict with India

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‘This is something that is more unusual’: Queen Elizabeth cuts cake with sword rather than knife

‘I know there is (a knife)!’ Queen Elizabeth II exclaimed, saying she would rather use a ceremonial sword to cut a cake in Cornwall, England.

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Jun 12, 2021 · 04:41 pm
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Queen Elizabeth II insisted on cutting a cake using a ceremonial sword at an event on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

When told there was a knife available instead, the monarch replied, “I know there is! This is something that is more unusual.” https://t.co/Bu2P1lVq7H pic.twitter.com/LCd8sHdGnz

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