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There is life after a stroke, with proper rehabilitative therapy

Diya, a 20-yr-old BDS student, suffered a major stroke following a rare complication post-COVID vaccination. With family support, she made a full recovery. In contrast, 42-yr-old Francis, a fisherman, was paralysed on one side of the body and confined to bed due to lack of support. Interdisciplinary stroke care, community-based…

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Depositors take out march to BDS office in Wayanad

KALPETTAA: Depositors of defunct BDS in Wayanad march, stage dharna to demand repayment of ₹68 crore deposits. CPI(M)-controlled entity mismanaged funds, leaving 600 depositors in a fix. Interest payments stopped in July, depositors unable to withdraw money. Committee to intensify agitation if demands not met.

The Hindu

Dermatologists launch awareness campaign on healthy skin through posters on BMTC buses

BDS launches campaign to create awareness about healthy skin in Bengaluru, flagged off by Naveen Bhat. Posters on 50 BMTC buses for 3 months to promote message of "Healthy skin is beautiful skin. Love the skin you are in". People urged to consult certified dermatologists for skin problems.

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BDS depositors to launch indefinite agitation in Wayanad

KALPETTAA, a platform for depositors of defunct Brahmagiri Development Society (BDS), is preparing to launch indefinite agitation for repayment of deposits. 600+ depositors, including farmers, retired hands, Kudumbashree units, and daily wage workers, invested ₹1-1cr with BDS offering 9-10.5% interest. Monthly interest stopped in July, leaving depositors unable to withdraw…

The Hindu

Criticism of Zionism is not anti-Semitism, says art critic Ranjit Hoskote

Ranjit Hoskote resigns from Documenta 16 selection committee after being accused of anti-Semitism for supporting a 2019 BDS India letter. He argued that criticism of Zionism does not equate to anti-Semitism and that Documenta's "toxic atmosphere" does not allow for a nuanced discussion of the issues. He cited intellectuals who…

The Hindu

UK accused of 'assault on free speech' as Tories push anti-BDS bill forward

THE Government is “encouraging antisemitism” and stifling freedom of speech by pushing through legislation to ban public bodies from boycotting…

The National (Scotland)

Government defeats bid to remove Israel ‘carve-out’ from boycott ban legislation

Tory former cabinet minister Kit Malthouse had sought to remove the prohibition from the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill.

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Penn Leaders Cite Academic Freedom, Allowing Events Although Incompatible With Penn’s Values

Penn leaders allow the event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history

Zenger

Swimming South Africa Ignores Calls To Boycott Israeli Swim Meet

Swimming SA has refused to heed demands by Palestinian solidarity groups to boycott the World Aquatics Junior Championships

Zenger

719 NEET-qualified govt. school candidates get seats under 7.5% quota

719 govt school students given MBBS/BDS seats in TN; 1,398 called for counselling; cut-off higher due to better performance; topper Kruthiga C K chose Madras Med College; Pachiyappan Saravanan scored 486 & chose MMC; Archana Rajkumar chose Salem Med College; 8 sportspersons, 11 ex-servicemen, 78 PwDs allotted seats; merit list…

The Hindu

Israeli protests cast light on laws discriminating against Palestinians

Israel has passed laws that codify bias against Palestinians but did not meet similar uproar.

Al Jazeera

‌George Washington University Severs Ties With Middle East Studies Association After BDS Vote‌

‌Academic Engagement Network Director Champions Rejection Of BDS On Grounds Of Commitment To Open Inquiry And Academic Freedom‌

Zenger

Round I MBBS, BDS online counselling from July 25 to 31

Medical aspirants to begin choice filling on July 25; counselling for govt quota seats on July 27; results on Aug 3; join allotted college by Aug 8. 25,856 eligible for govt quota, 13,179 for management quota; tuition fee for govt quota SF college Rs. 4.50 lakh, management Rs. 13.50 lakh.…

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10%-55% BDS, MDS seats vacant across India for over five years

Dental courses in India have seen 10-55% seats vacant in recent years. Private colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab have been worst hit.

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers urged to block consent for UK Government's boycott bill

HUMAN rights groups, unions and environmentalists have urged Scottish ministers to reject a UK Government bill which stops public bodies from…

Zenger

‌U.S. Court Of Appeals Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Anti-BDS Law‌

The Fifth Circuit rules in favor of Texas, highlighting lack of standing and unenforceable language in the provision.

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Governor Sununu Takes Firm Stand Against BDS, Disallows Investment In Israel-boycotting Companies.

Israeli Ambassador Erdan Applauds New Hampshire's Economic and Moral Defense, Criticizes UN Commission's Bias

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Activists seek to confront UK’s plan to ban boycotting Israel

Pro-Palestinian campaigners are lobbying British MPs to vote down the bill in July that would outlaw sanctioning Israel.

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Princeton’s Israeli Professor Confronts Cancel Campaign

A conservative Israeli professor at Princeton University came under fire from fellow Israeli academics, accusing him of “fascism”.

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EU Parliament Calls For ‘public Black List’ Of Radical NGOs

The European Parliament voted on May 10 in favor of creating a "public black list" of NGOs

The Guardian - US

‘It’s an onslaught right now’: film details US battle against anti-boycott bills

In a new documentary, film-maker Julia Bacha explores the rise of laws punishing Israel boycotts and the ramifications they might have in the future

Al Jazeera

Top US court refuses to review anti-BDS law. Here’s what it means

The decision does not necessarily mean that the Supreme Court thinks anti-BDS laws are constitutional, experts say.

Zenger

Antisemitism Dramatically Undercounted In 2022, AJC Report Says

Despite well-documented surges in antisemitism in America, new data suggests official numbers dramatically undercount the problem’s scope

The Guardian - US

Zionist group uses US anti-terrorism laws to sue Palestinian activists

Jewish National Fund seeks to fight US Campaign for Palestinian Rights’ support of boycott movement

Zenger

Student Leaders’ Trip To Israel And UAE Strengthens Trump’s Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords continue to transform the dynamics of the Middle East towards peace, prosperity and cross-cultural friendships

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