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Aug 30, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
When news breaks that a controversial internet figure like Andrew Tate has been placed under house arrest by a Romanian judge, facing serious allegations like sex with a minor and trafficking underage persons, most of us would expect the public reaction on social media to be overwhelmingly negative. Yet, it’s surprising to see the opposite: countless comments wishing him a quick release, with many defending him and insisting he could never be guilty of such things.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
Every individual deserves the fundamental right to work in an environment free from bias and discrimination. Yet, the Justice Hema Committee report, released on August 19, starkly reveals the harrowing reality faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry. Women have bravely spoken out about relentless sexual harassment, being denied fair contracts, enduring pay disparities, and lacking even basic necessities like washroom facilities on film sets.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
The recently concluded Paris Olympics saw the Indian contingent return with six medals, sparking a debate on the effectiveness of the training and funding provided to the athletes. The Ministry of Sports and Sports Authority of India reported an expenditure of ₹470 crore across 16 disciplines for athlete training.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
India is still reeling from wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight before the finals. This incident has brought a wave of support for Phogat from politicians, celebrities, and fans alike. However, Mathura Lok Sabha MP and actress Hema Malini’s comments on the issue drew significant backlash. Malini remarked, “It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
The Paris Olympics has been thrust into the spotlight due to a range of issues from food shortages to infrastructure problems. Among these, gender representation and portrayal have become prominent topics of discussion. Despite initial praise for achieving the best gender representation to date, the 2024 Games are now mired in controversies related to gender.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
The devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district have claimed over 300 lives so far. Natural disasters have become an unfortunate part of our lives. From floods to landslides, such events have been occurring frequently in our country in recent years. Alongside these calamities, a new trend has emerged — ‘disaster tourism’. This refers to people visiting disaster-affected regions to witness and understand the events without necessarily intending to help or rescue.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | T.E. Raja Simhan |Rowan Barnett |Bijoy Ghosh |Anjana PV
anting to buy a silk saree, the name Nalli flashes. Overlooking the Panagal Park in the busy commercial T Nagar in Chennai, the iconic Nalli shop has stood firm for nearly nine decades. This is despite 23 other silk saree shops, including RmkV, Kumaran and Sundari, having sprung over the years within a 2 km radius. The brand has spread across the globe with the fifth generation coming on board. Nalli’s revenue is now around ₹1,200 crore, said Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, Partner at Nalli.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
Budget 2024-25 marks a milestone for Indian sports, which got its highest-ever allocation of ₹3,442 crore, a slight increase from last year’s ₹3,396 crore. This reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to promoting sports in the country. A substantial portion of this allocation is directed towards the Khelo India initiative, which received ₹900 crore.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Anjana PV
For ardent sports fans, it is heartbreaking when their favourite players retire. Recently, this has been especially true for fans who grew up in the ‘90s. From football to wrestling, many beloved athletes are saying their farewells. This year’s Euro Cup could have been the last of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luca Modric and Pepe. Messi might have also played his final Copa America. Ángel Di María has already retired from the Argentina national team.
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Jul 14, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | Rowan Barnett |Anjana PV
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