The ‘genius’ Indian who shattered caste barriers
The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur “genius” grant.
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Oct
Yearly Archives: 2024
17
Oct
How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.
17
Oct
One Direction ‘devastated’ at Liam Payne’s death
The star’s former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.
17
Oct
Bowen: Sinwar’s death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end of the war
Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.
17
Oct
Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital
In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.
17
Oct
US sanctions Chinese firms behind Russian drones, as Zelensky calls for ‘pressure’
The US Treasury announces the move after the Ukrainian president called out China’s involvement in Russian arms.
17
Oct
How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.
17
Oct
US Secret Service has ‘deep flaws’ and must overhaul leadership, report says
An independent panel reviewing the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally calls for the agency to overhaul its leadership.
17
Oct
Kenya deputy president in hospital ahead of impeachment vote – lawyer
The Senate is due to vote later on whether to remove him from office.
17
Oct
France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unrest
However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests.
