One can re-live the dream of getting a letter from Hogwarts as Potterheads of Jadavpur University have come together to create magic by hosting a Harry Potter-themed event at the campus next week.


JU Potterheads to host Harry Potter-themed event


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The Australian man facing murder charges in the terrorist shootings at two New Zealand mosques that left 50 dead was a frequent traveler who visited Pakistan, Turkey and Bulgaria, among other countries in recent years.


NZ shooting suspect visited Pakistan, Turkey in recent years


El Nino may make a comeback this year to upset the expectations of a good monsoon, according to the latest report by the US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).


El Niño might upset monsoon this year: Report


Disappointed with the Uttar Pradesh and central governments for failing to recognize his contribution to classical music, well-known classical singer Pt. Chhannu Lal can have his own way to protest: he may not become a proposer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's candidature, this time.


Pandit Chhannu Lal may not propose Modi's name again


From 1996 when her film "Fire" showcased a homosexual relationship to 2019 when a web series like "Made In Heaven" has tackled the LGBTQ subject with deft, veteran actress Shabana Azmi has witnessed a change worth applauding.


'Fire' to 'Made In Heaven': Shabana lauds change


In a packed auditorium, a short film begins with the opening scene of a young woman worried about attending a meeting with her injured foot. Her friend cautions her that if she does not wear high heels she wont be able to make a good impression. The woman heeds the advice but even before she can make it to the meeting, she stumbles and her heels fall off.


Budding talent: Filmmaking gives freedom, confidence to young girls (IANS Special Series)


New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she received the Christchurch gunman's 'manifesto' barely nine minutes before the attack.


'Received gunman's manifesto 9 mins before attack'


Singer Lily Allen says the #MeToo movement has not made big enough of an impact and thinks people are ignoring important issues.


#MeToo movement hasn't made big impact: Lily Allen


Anger simmers in the town since surfacing of murky details of the sexual abuse-blackmail case that shredded the town's reputation. What has shocked the residents most is that the key accused turned out to be the boys next door.


Pollachi case: Anger, frustration grips town


Two young sisters on Saturday petitioned the Coimbatore District Collector for a gun licence for self-protection after the Pollachi sexual abuse-cum-blackmail incident triggered protests in parts of Tamil Nadu.


Sisters in Coimbatore petition for gun licence


Not satisfied with her cozy job at a corporate hospital here, a psychologist joined a team that is helping to prevent farmers' suicides in parts of Telangana.


Psychologist gives helping hand to prevent farmers' suicides


The world has laid the groundwork for a radical shift to a more sustainable future, where innovation will be harnessed to tackle environmental challenges, the use of throwaway plastics will be significantly reduced and development will no longer cost the earth.


World commits to reduce single-use plastics by 2030


A day after a portion of the footbridge outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) crashed killing six persons and injuring 32 others, the civic authorities on Friday ordered demolition of the remaining structure.


Day after crash, Mumbai's 'Kasab bridge' razed


Focussing on the science behind what makes some start-ups thrive and others fail, Australian researchers have unveiled a new lab that will use cutting edge neuroscience to advise how businesses can thrive in a world of constant technological change.


How to boost businesses in times of evolving tech


Through an ongoing campaign, Sangeet Natak Akademi is looking to tap into the lesser known traditional art forms and practices like songs, dances, crafts, arts and culinary art around festive activities in March-April.


Sangeet Natak Akademi looking for untapped talent


Twitter now has 40.2 per cent female, 4.5 per cent African-American and 3.9 per cent Latinx employees, the company has announced.


Twitter hired more women, Black, Latinx in 2018


Over 100 economists and scientists on Thursday expressed concerns over "political interference" in the estimation of statistical data in India and urged for institutional independence of statistical institutions.


Experts concerned over meddling in data estimation


Officials from India and Pakistan on Thursday held "detailed and constructive" discussion on the Kartarpur corridor which will enable pilgrims from India to travel to the Sikh shrine inside Pakistan through a dedicated corridor.


A month after Pulwama, India, Pakistan take up Kartarpur


With Indian society becoming more empathetic towards the LGBTQ community, the entertainment space is also putting a spotlight on narratives on homosexuality, according to filmmakers Onir, Sridhar Rangayan, Hansal Mehta and actress Shabana Azmi.


Space for LGBTQ stories opening up in showbiz


More than one-fifth of people in Taiwan did not read a single book last year as smartphones, tablets and computers take up most people's time, according to a survey.


Over 1/5th of people in Taiwan read no book in 2018


Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish activist, who is a prominent voice in the fight against climate change, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

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