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Bihar govt to appoint 140 ‘protection officers’ for women affected by domestic violence

The Bihar government has decided to appoint 140 full-time ‘protection officers’ across the state to support women affected by domestic violence more effectively. The Social Welfare Department has decided to create a separate cadre under which sub-division, district and state-level protection officers will be appointed. The decision has been taken in view of the rising…

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Why affirmative action should move beyond Muslim quotas

The recently published report, ‘Rethinking Affirmative Action for Muslims in Contemporary India’, has attempted to revisit the question of Muslim marginalisation while recognising the contribution of the Sachar Commission (2006) in transforming Muslim backwardness into policy concerns. The study marks a significant departure from previous research on Muslim backwardness in two ways. It pays close…

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Cancer

When discussing cancer, it is essential to understand that three distinct stages are involved: initiation, promotion, and progression. Cancer Initiation Cancer initiation is widely believed to stem from gene mutations and DNA damage. Several factors can contribute to this damage, including: 1. Radiation Exposure – During World War II, survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and…

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Dmitry Bivol becomes undisputed light heavyweight champ with majority decision over Artur Beterbiev

Dmitry Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev by majority decision on Saturday to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, claiming Beterbiev’s four championship belts and avenging his first career loss four months ago. Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) won 116-112 and 115-113 on two scorecards, while the third judge had a 114-114 draw. Beterbiev (21-1), who took his…

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