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Kazakhstan: New law on elections aims to engage Kazakh citizens in politic
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Nur-Sultan [Kazakhstan], May 26 (ANI): A new law on elections signed by Kazakh President Kassym Jomart Tokayev will serve as a new step to developing a civil political culture in Kazakhstan, said the experts.
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Tibetan rights group highlights oppression, destruction by China in Tibet
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 26 (ANI): Researchers from the Central Tibetan Administration highlighted China's systematic violations of human rights and destruction of culture and natural environment in Tibet since 1950.
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Kerala MP writes to President, PM over Lakshadweep administrator policies
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], May 25 (ANI): Raising concerns over policies introduced by Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel, Congress leader and Kerala MP Hibi Eden has written to President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah urging them to "prot
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Growing influence of Islamists in Bangladesh eroding its secular culture:
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 24 (ANI): Bangladesh, world's third largest Muslim country, which was swept by a wave of Islamic militancy from 1999 to 2005, has seen an increase in terrorist activity in recent years, including attacks on foreigners, activists and religious minorities.
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Henry Cavill in talks to star in 'Highlander' reboot
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 22 (ANI): Actor Henry Cavill is in negotiations to star in Lionsgate's reboot of 'Highlander', the 1986 fantasy adventure film that spawned an entire pop-culture ecosystem, including sequels, TV series, tie-in novels, comics, and video games.
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Yaroslavl Region to host Folk Tradition Festival "Khranimie vekami"
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI/ TV BRICS): On June 5 the opening of the all-Russian folk tradition festival "Khranimie vekami" will take place - one of the largest and most significant events on a federal scale for the preservation and popularization of folk culture. It will be held with th
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Weaving designs as a concoction of culture and modernity, Dipti Vijayakar
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 22 (ANI/Heylin Spark): With constant efforts and a creative mind, Dipti Vijayakar and her clothing label, 'Kazbee- The Ethnic Lounge', bags the award of 'Young Women Entrepreneur of the Year' announced by Transformance Forums.
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Culture influences mask wearing, study finds
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): Countries and US states more predisposed to collectivist behaviour have more people following mask guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Teahouse culture in China's Wanhua district responsible for recent COVID s
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan] May 21, (ANI): As 516 of 900 people have tested positive for COVID in China's Wanhua district, official figures suggest that the teahouse culture in the district is responsible for the recent spike in infections.
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Chris Rock speaks out against cancel culture
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): American stand-up comic Chris Rock recently spoke out against cancel culture, noting that it has led to "unfunny" and "boring" content from comedians.
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Clan symbols `Kamon' reflect history, culture in Japan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo, [Japan], May 21 (ANI): The term `Kamon' refers to a crest used in Japan for centuries to indicate one's origins, it gradually became a cultural component that preserves the history of Japanese families and expresses their ancient roots.
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People in collectivist cultures more likely to wear masks than those in in
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): People in more collectivist cultures were more likely to wear masks than people in relatively individualistic cultures, new research has found.
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