China’s Religious Scrutiny Extends From Public Hospital Workers to Students’ Parents

A public hospital in Chengdu has ordered all employees, including permanent staff, contracted workers, and temporary workers, to disclose their religious beliefs, while education officials in the southwestern Chinese city have also been collecting information on students’ religious backgrounds and those of their parents, according to leaked internal documents and individuals familiar with the practices. … Read more

Three Conservative London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes

In a letter, Westminster City Council’s Paul Swaddle, Wandsworth Council’s Robert Morritt and Kensington and Chelsea Council’s Elizabeth Campbell said the government’s funding formula “punishes low tax councils”. They said: “If our councils do not impose council tax rises, our communities face considerable cuts in funding for local services. “This is not just devolving blame, … Read more

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Rajesh Kumar: ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ actor Rajesh Kumar was in Rs 2 crore debt before ‘Saiyaara’ as left acting for farming on Sadhguru’s advice: ‘Because of his grace, I won’t call it failure’ | Hindi Movie News

In 2017, actor Rajesh Kumar made an unexpected career move: he stepped away from acting and returned to his hometown of Gaya, Bihar, to pursue farming. The decision surprised many, but for Rajesh, it was closely linked to his growing spiritual connection with Sadhguru.What followed was far from an easy transition. Over the next five … Read more

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Trump Targets Birth Tourism President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Aug. 6 targeting birth tourism in an attempt to end its practice. “Ending Birthright Tourism” is aimed at preventing foreign nationals from coming to the United States for the purposes of giving birth to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child. “Continuing to Protect … Read more

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Flock Announces Platform Changes After Public Backlash to Its Camera Network

Surveillance technology giant Flock Safety announced sweeping changes to its platform on Aug. 13 aimed at addressing concerns over data access, privacy, and cases of law enforcement members allegedly abusing its camera network. Flock, one of the largest providers of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in the nation, operates a growing network of cameras that … Read more

Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP’s Religious Persecution in China

Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) ahead of the Senate Republican leadership election in Washington on Nov. 13, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would impose sanctions on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials responsible for the persecution of religious groups. Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) … Read more

Kamal Amrohi charged Rs 10,000 per scene as a writer for ‘Mughal-E-Azam’, went on to earn Rs 2 lakh for the film, reveals his son, opens up on fall-out with K Asif |

Mughal-E-Azam remains one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema, renowned for its spectacular scale, lavish sets and memorable dialogues. Directed by K Asif, the period epic was also among the costliest Indian productions of its era, reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 1.5 crore. Adjusted for inflation, that would amount to … Read more

Top French Court Blocks Macron-Backed Social Media Ban for Under-15s

The top court in France has blocked a bill backed by French President Emmanuel Macron banning social media access for under-15s. The Constitutional Council in Paris ruled on Aug. 14 that the proposed ban “constituted a disproportionate infringement on freedom of expression and communication” and “failed to provide sufficient legal safeguards to ensure the right … Read more