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In the end, the drone crash during the performance left an indelible mark on all who witnessed it - a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live art and the need for vigilance in ensuring the safety of both artists and audience members. As the dust settled and the echoes of the incident faded, one thing remained clear: art is a powerful force that must always be wielded with care and respect for the well-being of all involved.The mighty caste system: Part - II It is believed that reservation is only opportunity Scheduled Castes have to break into mainstream Roy believes the statistics Singh cited may be flawed, but are unlikely to be drastically flawed. She notes, “They are a quarter of a century old now. Some new census-based information would help, but is unlikely to be forthcoming because the government is not interested in including caste in the census.” It is a common complaint of the Dalits that they don’t get justice from the courts. Roy, while citing a study, reveals 47 per cent of all Indian Supreme Court chief justices between 1950 and 2000 were Brahmins. “During the same period, 40 per cent of the associate justices in the high courts and lower courts were Brahmin.” It is not only some surveys that make such claims but a report by the Backward Classes Commission also revealed in 2007 that 37.17 per cent of the Indian bureaucracy was made up of Brahmins. “Most of them occupied the top posts.” The Indian media has also been dominated by upper-caste Hindus. Perhaps it was this reason that forced Ambedkar to say in 1945 that the 'Untouchables have no press'. He bitterly complained, “The Congress Press is closed to them and is determined not to give them the slightest publicity.” It is asserted that in the past the staff of the Associated Press in India, which is the main news distributing agency in India, was entirely drawn from the Madras Brahmins. Dalits claim that indeed the whole of the press in India had been in Brahmin hands in the past because they were Congress supporters and they didn’t allow any news hostile to Congress to get publicity. Roy quotes a 2006 survey by the CSDS on the social profile of New Delhi's media elite. She notes, “Of the 315-key decision-makers surveyed from thirty-seven Delhi-based Hindi and English publications and television channels, almost 90 per cent of the decision-makers in the English language print media and 79 per cent in television were found to be 'upper caste'. Of them, 49 per cent were Brahmins. Not one of the 315 was a Dalit or an Adivasi; only 4.0 per cent belonged to castes designated as Shudra, and 3.0 per cent were Muslim (who make up 13.4 per cent of the population). Of the four most important English national dailies, three are owned by Vaishyas and one by a Brahmin family concern.” She notes that caste is also visible in the South Indian media landscape. “In southern India, caste manifests itself somewhat differently. For example, the Eenadu Group – which owns newspapers, the largest film city in the world and a dozen TV channels, among other things – is headed by Ramoji Rao of the Kamma peasant caste of Andhra Pradesh, which bucks the trend of Brahmin-Bania ownership of Big Media.” India witnessed several riots and protests over the issue of reservations in universities and for jobs in state-run bodies for those who belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It is believed that reservation is the only opportunity Scheduled Castes have to break into the mainstream. But unfortunately, the policy does not apply to Dalits who have converted to other religions but continue to face discrimination. Even benefitting from this reservation is very difficult for Dalits because to be eligible for the reservation policy, a Dalit needs to have completed high school but 71.3 per cent of Scheduled Caste students drop out before they matriculate, which means that even for low-end government jobs, the reservation policy only applies to one in every four Dalits. The minimum qualification for a white-collar job is a graduate degree. According to the 2001 Census, only 2.24 per cent of the Dalit population are graduates. But detractors of Dalits assert that the liberalisation of the economy has provided ample opportunities to everyone. They assert it is because of this that Vaisyas, despite being low in the social hierarchy, made it to the list of richest Indians. But Roy believes this didn’t benefit Dalits, who constitute an overwhelming majority among India's poor. “In a nation of 1.2 billion, more than 800 million people live on less than Rs20 a day. A list of dollar billionaires published by Forbes magazine a few years ago, features 55 Indians. The novelist noted the figures, naturally, are based on revealed wealth. “Even among these dollar billionaires, the distribution of wealth is a steep pyramid in which the cumulative wealth of the top ten outstrips the forty-five below them. Seven out of those top ten are Vaishyas, all of them CEOs of major corporations with business interests all over the world. Of the remaining forty-five, nineteen are Vaishyas too. The rest are for the most part Parsis, Bohras and Khatris (all mercantile castes) and Brahmins. There are no Dalits or Adivasis in this list.” So, it seems that industrialisation in India didn’t bring the much-vaunted social reforms that could have put an end to social hierarchy based on caste and religion. It is also interesting to note that, while the Western bourgeoisie was anti-clergy and progressive, the business classes of the largest democracy are still very superstitious. From wedding dates to the inauguration of new projects, they are said to be heavily dependent on semi-literate religious leaders. The Western bourgeoisie deprived the priests of political clout but the Indian bourgeoisie brought Yogi Adityanath into the power corridors of Lucknow by gifting him the crown of India’s most populous province. They also fund several religious places besides bankrolling a number of mystics with a medieval mindset. Perhaps the Indian bourgeoisie believes that the inhuman religious and social hierarchy was one of the factors fueling their wealth which is why they don’t want to abolish this archaic system. They are trying to create an impression that this system is also open to the Dalits whose chamber of commerce is believed to be financed by upper-caste Hindu capitalists. But many among the Dalits believe that without radical change, emancipation is not possible. The solution doesn’t lie in enriching a few Dalits but in breaking the shackles created in the name of religion. They also dismiss top government posts that are sometimes given to Dalits, arguing that until structural reforms are carried out, nothing will change. Many Dalit leaders believe that such change can only be brought through a violent revolution which can end Brahmin domination and capitalist supremacy. Concluded The writer is a freelance journalist who can be reached at: egalitarianism444@gmail.com
The tragic incident has sparked a nationwide discussion about the importance of proper training and oversight in the massage industry. While traditional Thai massage is a popular form of therapy known for its health benefits and relaxation properties, incidents like this serve as a sobering reminder of the potential risks involved. Many massage therapists in Thailand undergo rigorous training and certification programs to ensure the safety and well-being of their clients, but cases of malpractice and negligence can still occur.Nestled in the vibrant city of London, the Emirates Stadium stands as a beacon of footballing excellence, home to one of England's most storied clubs, Arsenal F.C. Since its inauguration in 2006, the stadium has been witness to moments of sheer brilliance and unforgettable milestones in the world of football. From its rich history to its promising future, the Emirates Stadium continues to captivate fans and players alike, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.
Stunning! Giant Santa Claus made of 5,000 drones lights up the sky in marvelous Christmas display
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance stormed back to power in Jharkhand for the second consecutive term, winning 55 seats and leading in one seat in the 81-member assembly. The BJP-led NDA, which was confident about its prospects in the state after an aggressive campaign, won 22 seats and was leading in two. The majority mark in the assembly is 41. The chief minister increased his margin in the Barhait seat to 39,791 votes, defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom. Soren secured 95,612 votes, while Hembrom got 55,821 votes. In 2019, he had won the constituency by 25,740 votes. His wife Kalpana Soren, credited with revitalising the JMM after the arrest of her husband, took an unassailable lead of 16,960 in the Gandey seat. The elections recorded a voter turnout of 67.74%, the highest since the formation of the state in 2000. The polling was held in two phases -- 43 seats on November 13, and 38 seats on November 20. Here is the list of winners with the lowest margins in the state: S.No. Constituency Winners Party Vote margin 1 Mandu Nirmal Mahto AJSU 231 2 Latehar Prakash Ram BJP 434 3 Chhatarpur Radha Krishna Kishore Congress 736 4 Daltonganj Alok Kumar Chaurasiya BJP 890 5 Kanke Suresh Kumar Baitha Congress 968 6 Nirsa Arup Chatterjee CPI-M 1808 7 Sindri Chandradeo Mahato CPI-M 3448 8 Barkatha Amit Kumar Yadav BJP 3660 9 Giridh Sudivya Kumar JMM 3838 10 Simaria Ujjwal Kumar BJP 4001
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Petrol price increased by Rs3.72 per litre for next fortnight New prices will come into effect from December 16, as per notification The federal government on Saturday announced Rs3.72 per litre increase in the price of petrol for the next fortnight, starting from December 1. As per the latest notification by the Finance Division, the petrol price has been increased from Rs248.38 to Rs252.10 per litre. The federal government also increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) from Rs255.14 per litre to Rs258.43 after a increase of Rs3.29. The notification said that the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has worked out the consumer prices of petroleum products based on the price variation in the international market. In the previous fortnightly review, the federal government maintained the prices of petrol and diesel based on the price trends in the international market. Petrol is mainly used in private transportation, small vehicles, rickshaws, and two-wheelers. Higher fuel prices significantly impact the budgets of the members of the middle and lower-middle classes, who primarily consume petrol for commuting. On the other hand, a significant portion of the transport sector relies on high-speed diesel. Its price is considered inflationary since it is predominantly used in heavy goods transport vehicles, trucks, buses, trains, and agricultural machinery such as tractors, tube wells, and threshers. The consumption of high-speed diesel particularly contributes to the increased prices of vegetables and other food items. Leghari optimistic about 'cheaper electricity' as talks with IPPs underway India's economy slows sharply amid 'challenging global environment' Pakistan stocks steam ahead, crossing 101,350-point milestone SBP receives $500m from ADB under climate resilience programme
As preparations for next year's fireworks show begin, the Village Committee remains committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and security. Through continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, the committee aims to prevent accidents like the recent drone crash and uphold the long-standing tradition of spectacular and safe community events.
In a recent incident, a drone participating in a fireworks show off the coast experienced a malfunction and crashed into the sea, prompting concerns about the safety of such displays. The Village Committee, responsible for overseeing the event, has issued a statement addressing the incident and providing insight into the potential causes of the drone's failure.Furthermore, the recent wave of initial public offerings (IPOs) from Chinese companies, particularly in the tech sector, has generated substantial buzz and excitement in the market. Investors are eager to get in on the ground floor of these promising companies, leading to a surge in demand that has propelled stock prices to new highs.