HT Picks; New Reads
This week’s list of interesting reads includes a critical assessment of India-Japan relations, an alternative reading of the Manusmriti, and a book by a mixed race author that’s a cry for an inclusive future #press
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Covid pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years: WHO
Global life expectancy fell 1.8 years to 71.4 years, the same level as it was in 2012, according to a WHO annual world health statistics study. #press
PM Modi responds to Mamata's ‘expiry date’ remark: 'I am indestructible, I'm from…'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said that he wishes to work collaboratively with Opposition leaders. #press
Review: Intertidal; A Coast and Marsh Diary by Yuvan Aves
A compilation of field notes made around Chennai’s wetlands, Intertidal by Yuvan Aves is also a deeply insightful lesson in how nature mirrors the human consciousness #press
Brad Pitt's kids ‘want nothing to do with him’: Vivienne is the third one to drop his last name
Vivienne Jolie becomes the third Pitt-Jolie kid to drop her father's last name. #press
Ludhiana private schools, violate vacation order, host events
as many as 10 schools received a notice on Tuesday for violating the government order which directed all the schools in the district to remain close from May 20 till June 30 #press
MotoGP's Indian Grand Prix gets a UP boost
The hosting rights fee, paid by promoters to Dorna, will now be borne by both Fairstreet Sports and Invest UP #press
Patients still pained by locked toilets, unsanitary conditions at Ludhiana civil hospital
DC Sakshi Sawhney had visited the hospital on April 12 and pulled up the officials over lack of hygiene and the locked toilets #press
Missouri Rep. Ben Baker's daughter and son-in-law shot dead by gang in Haiti: ‘Never felt this kind of pain’
The daughter and son-in-law of Missouri Rep. Ben Baker were killed in a gang attack in Haiti #press
Ludhiana couple, aide extort ₹50k from farmer, arrested
Woman and husband arrested for extorting ₹50,000 from farmer by recording "lewd videos". Police laid a trap near Jagera Canal Bridge and seized evidence. #press
Haris Rauf returns; Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim picked as Pakistan name Babar Azam-led squad for T20 World Cup
Babar Azam will lead the side after he was reinstated as the white-ball captain earlier last month, replacing Shaheen Afridi. #press
Novak Djokovic loses Geneva semifinal, goes to French Open with no titles in 2024
Djokovic's record in 2024 dropped to 14-6 overall and 0-3 in semifinals, including at the Australian Open against Jannik Sinner. #press
Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson's third Knives Out mystery titled Wake Up Dead Man. Watch
After Knives Out and Glass Onion, the third instalment of Rian Johnson’s Benoit Blanc mystery has been titled Wake Up Dead Man. #press
Ludhiana civil surgeon seeks record from private clinic over ‘high’ c-section rate
On May 18, the local health authorities visited Bharvi clinic in Bilaspur and found that C-sections were being done in 82.5% of cases #press
Ludhiana ASI opens fire during road rage, arrested
Khanna senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal said that the department will suspend the ASI and a departmental inquiry has been ordered #press
Delhi Lok Sabha Election: Voting date, candidates in fray, schedule| All you need to know
Delhi Lok Sabha elections: Both AAP and Congress are contesting on four and three seats respectively, both being members of the opposition INDIA bloc #press
Never get compensated for poll staff’s food, allege school heads in Ludhiana
Schools where poll booths will be set up have to arrange 3 meals and three refreshments; would get ₹200 per head #press
Manoj Bajpayee reveals he struggles to understand Christopher Nolan's films: ‘Oppenheimer mujhe zyada samajh nahi aati’
Manoj Bajpayee recently had his 100th Bollywood release with his home-production Bhaiyya Ji. The actor made his debut with Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen. #press
MP serial killer who killed watchmen sleeping on duty convicted, gets life term
At the time of his arrest, police said Shivprasad Dhurve was smiling throughout his questioning for killing 4 people and claimed he did not like people sleeping at work #press
Served hot: A Texan nightmare to Bangladesh
Two consecutive wins for USA adds heft to call for more opportunities to associates #press
