A different roll call

It has been reported that the Centre has given its nod to changing the names of around 25 towns and villages this year alone.Mr Adityanath's boss, the prime minister, would certainly be glad with this spate of name-changing. And why not? Has not the prime minister's unshakeable belief in New India's newfound influence in the comity of nations been proved? For much like India's current crop of rulers, a burgeoning, global population is beginning to appreciate the usefulness of new names. It has been reported that an increasing number of immigrants - the thorn in the side of India, the United States of America and several European nations that are under the shadow of the Right - are now inclined to get baptized in a bid to melt into their new surroundings, as it were. Tellingly, only some kinds of names are in vogue. In India, names common among Muslims, or, for that matter, cities that were founded with Islamic names are under threat: they are a soft target. Similarly, immigrants seem to be nervous about epithets with ethnic chimings. Their anxieties are not unwarranted. A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, a peer-reviewed journal, has found that immigrants who take on anglicized names are more likely to receive assistance in their adopted countries in dire situations.A lot evidently depends on a name. This is because since the dawn of civilization, proper nouns, much like sartorial choices, have functioned as ciphers, dropping clues about the identities of people, cities and cultures. And identities are fraught with contestations, rendering some of them fragile. Thus, minorities and migrants are being threatened in a polarized world that is increasingly turning away from the principles of inclusion, pluralism and equality. One way of escaping such scrutiny and discrimination, a vulnerable people have found out, is a baptism that, they hope, would douse the fire.Will the new year bring good cheer, according equal respect to all names and communities? That would require fundamental political and social transformations. Alas, wishes, it seems, are indeed like horses. Dailyhunthttp://www.chaipaai.com/author/zeekrpheek/

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Inter Milan to play behind closed doors over racist insults

In addition to the next two home matches against Benevento, in the Italian Cup, and Sassuolo in Serie A being staged behind closed doors, the section of the San Siro stadium occupied by Inter's 'ultra' fans has also been ordered to be kept closed for a third game in the league against Bologna. The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, apologised to Koulibaly over the insults, describing them as 'a disgrace' on his Facebook page. 'It was a shameful act against a respected athlete, who proudly bears the colour of his skin, and also, to a lesser degree, against the many people who go to the stadium to support their team and be with their friends.' Napoli lost 1-0 after conceding a stoppage-time goal, leaving them nine points behind Serie A leaders Juventus. Like Koulibaly, their forward Lorenzo Insigne was also given a two-match ban after his sending off in stoppage time. Koulibaly was booked for fouling Matteo Politano and then dismissed for his reaction to the decision, although Ancelotti said the player was already upset and on edge over his treatment. 'I'm disappointed by the defeat and above all to have left my brothers,' said Koulibaly on Twitter. 'But I am proud of the colour of my skin. Proud to be French, Senegalese, Neapolitan: a man.' The FARE network, which monitors discrimination in European football, said it was a familiar tale. 'Once again in Italian football. Player is racially abused, referee fails to act, player is angry and gets sent off. The same cycle again and again,' it tweeted. Ancelotti said Napoli asked an Italian federation (FIGC) delegate three times during the match for the game to be suspended but, instead, public announcements were read out asking fans to stop. The coach said Napoli would walk off the pitch if there was a similar incident in the future. Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti added that it was the sort of behaviour which was holding back Italian football. 'If 65,000 people come and watch the match at Christmas, they want to see something else,' he said. 'We need a change of mentality (if) our objective is to bring our football back to the top in Europe.' Match officials in Italy are expected to report racist incidents to public security officials who have the power to stop games. The guidelines were introduced in 2013 after the AC Milan team walked off the field during a friendly match in protest at racist insults aimed at several of their players. Last year, there was an outcry after Ghanaian player Sulley Muntari was booked and sent off after complaining about racist abuse while playing for Pescara at Cagliari. Muntari, who said that he was booked for asking the referee to stop the match, walked off the pitch in protest and was then given a second yellow card for leaving the field without permission. Cristiano Ronaldo, currently the most celebrated player in Serie A, was among those quick to offer supportive messages to Koulibaly on social media. Juventus's Portuguese striker posted a picture of himself playing against Koulibaly with a message in Italian: 'Education and respect are needed in the world and in football. No to racism and to any offence and discrimination.' (Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ian Chadband) Dailyhunthttps://www.vox.com/users/wreengreens

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Incentives to spice up onion price

ewards under the scheme are payable as a percentage of realised free-on-board value and an MEIS duty credit scrip can be transferred or used for payment of a number of duties, including the basic customs duty.In recent weeks, farmers have been blocking highways and dumping onions as the prices have slumped to about Rs 1 per kg in the wholesale markets even though it takes around Rs 8 to produce a kg of the bulb crop. Maharashtra produces more than 30 per cent of the country's annual onion crop, followed by Karnataka. Onion is usually cultivated four times a year - early kharif, kharif, early rabi and rabi.Onions comprise less than one per cent in terms of value of the country's agricultural production. Dailyhunthttps://www.mobypicture.com/user/peeggerrizza

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Hyderabad: Teacher beats Class X student for coming late

Daiwa launches D40B10 LED TV in India Furthermore, the Multi-Display Function and the Cinema Zoom feature provide a crystal-clear view and also bring the magic of cinema directly to your living room. The LED TV comes with Image freeze, 3D comb filter, and picture enhancement feature that further enhances the picture quality. The Power Audio Volume system, integrated with 20W Box Speaker is said to deliver a top-notch audio output. Additionally, one can also adjust the bass, treble and volume using the equalizer, giving you full access to control the sound. With the presence of several connectivity options including the 2 HDMI input ports and 2 USB ports, the TV enables the users to connect to multiple media devices for a superior viewing experience. The product is already available with leading retail and e-commerce stores in India. ... Dailyhunthttp://www.itsarab.org/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/31615/Default.aspx Parents are yet to lodge a complaint with police. ... Dailyhunthttps://www.avitop.com/cs/members/huaansaangs.aspx

Fake apps with more than 50,000 installs discovered on Google Play Store: QuickHeal

The post notes that after a user has downloaded one of these fake apps, they are then prompted to download and give five star rating to a sponsored app, in order to unlock the fake app. So for instance, if you have download one of these fake PDF reader apps, it will ask you to like or download another app, before you can use any of functions of the PDF app. It seems even if the user gives 5-star ratings, the app only gets unlocked for 24 hours in some cases. This means that the user has to again give high ratings to another app, in order for the one they have downloaded to actually work. As pointed out, the app does not really provide any of the functions that it claims to support. The post also shows that in some of these fake apps, the application is simply loading a url. In fact, the application does not even have any permission with regard to being a PDF reader or converter. Quick Heal warns that users should be careful while downloading such fake applications. The security firm has reported these apps to Google. Quick Heal also says that before downloading any app, users should check the description, the app developer's name and website. Going through reviews and ratings is also needed, though these can be faked easily. Once again, users should avoid downloading apps from third-party app stores and stick with the Google Play Store. Users should also rely on mobile antivirus app, to prevent any malware from getting installed. Recently, Google had revealed details on how it was cracking down on fake app reviews as well. In a blog post, Google said it had removed million of fake ratings from the Play Store and that has a team of engineers monitoring for suspicious activities on ratings, reviews. Dailyhunthttps://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/user/meekneekitto

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Leafing through women's movements

Usually, we see pictures representing anger, hatred and aggression. Breast tax protest, for example, has been represented by women covering their breasts whilst pointing their fingers to society. The idea was to portray freedom instead of repeating the expressions of detestation, which was appreciable," said Nithyan M P, a spectator. He added the idea of reformation and rebirth of women was portrayed along with the potential to resist and the power to fight against social evils.According to the artist, pictures depict real woman than giving importance to the so-called beauty standards. "These pictures are easily relatable and realistic and showcase power and dignity. While women fight for their right to freedom, it is important to look back at the history of gender indifferences and struggle they underwent till date," said Anil. The exhibition has covered major protests and events marked in the late '80s. The first hartal led by Ayyankali in 1913 demanding school education for the backward classes, lives of 'Namboothiri' widows- influenced by the play 'Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangilekk', written by VT Bhattathiripad, 'Kallumala Samaram', a social revolution by the Pulayar community in 1915, Vaikom Satyagraha, 'Tholvirak Samaram' and 'Kandakka Karshaka Samaram' are featured. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of Social Justice of Kerala KK Shailaja on Thursday. The minister stressed on the need to react against social evils."No belief is said to be or proved to be wrong. But it is important to understand the difference between beliefs and progressive ideas. People should also improve their scientific awareness along with beliefs," said the minister. Dailyhunthttps://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/user/dekkojekkos

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BJP: Will complain against police raj in Kolkata to EC

We will also lodge a complaint against this police raj in West Bengal," said senior BJP leader Mukul Roy. Roy said a party delegation would soon visit the EC office in New Delhi to file a written complaint. The BJP leader further said that violence is being reported from across the state every day. "Even ruling party workers are killing each other. An election cannot be held under such a law and order situation. Our party is a registered political party and is recognised by Election Commission. Then why is our party denied permission to hold political activities here?" he said. The BJP leader also accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of maintaining double standards regarding the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. "She is making contradictory statements regarding Ram temple. she must come clean on her stand." he said. Dailyhunthttps://www.viki.com/users/jeff_bec_cossa_ma_zo_578/about