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World's oldest barber: A 108-year-old Japanese woman is overjoyed at formal recognitionWorld's oldest barber: A 108-year-old Japanese woman is overjoyed at formal recognition

Shitsui Hakoishi's career has spanned nine decades and she says she owes it all to her customers.Shitsui Hakoishi's career has spanned nine decades and she says she owes it all to her customers.

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 50,000 pointsLeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 50,000 points

In a game against the Pelicans, LeBron James made history by scoring his 50,000th career point with a three-pointer, solidifying his place as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.In a game against the Pelicans, LeBron James made history by scoring his 50,000th career point with a three-pointer, solidifying his place as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.

How the rise of Hindutva sacrificed age-old harmony in holy town of VaranasiHow the rise of Hindutva sacrificed age-old harmony in holy town of Varanasi

Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, hailed as a symbol of spiritual revival, threatens to erase Dalmandi’s Muslim traders’ legacy and livelihood.Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, hailed as a symbol of spiritual revival, threatens to erase Dalmandi’s Muslim traders’ legacy and livelihood.

Palestinian struggle against Israel wins Oscar for documentary, directors criticise USDocumentary depicting Palestinian life amid Israeli destruction wins Oscar

"No Other Land" captures a four-year struggle of Palestinian activists fighting home demolitions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank."No Other Land" captures a four-year struggle of Palestinian activists fighting home demolitions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Palestinians counter Trump's AI fantasy with powerful message of defiancePalestinians counter Trump's AI fantasy with powerful message of defiance

A counter-narrative has emerged from Gaza's rubble, where Palestinian youth have responded to Donald Trump's widely condemned AI-generated video with one of their own, declaring, "Gaza will always remain Palestinian".A counter-narrative has emerged from Gaza's rubble, where Palestinian youth have responded to Donald Trump's widely condemned AI-generated video with one of their own, declaring, "Gaza will always remain Palestinian".

Honouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar BabanHonouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar Baban

For Omar Baban, design is more than an aesthetic pursuit — it’s a bridge between history and modernity, where heritage is not just preserved but reimagined for generations to come.For Omar Baban, design is more than an aesthetic pursuit — it’s a bridge between history and modernity, where heritage is not just preserved but reimagined for generations to come.

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

At the heart of efforts to reimagine, reconstruct, and reclaim the past is a power grab that could cost India its pluralist identity.At the heart of efforts to reimagine, reconstruct, and reclaim the past is a power grab that could cost India its pluralist identity.

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politicsTo preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to uglyBollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly