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India in Brief: Rulings, Rights, and Cultural Shifts
New Delhi: A recent Delhi High Court decision to release a former BJP MLA convicted of raping a minor has sparked controversy.
Elsewhere in India: A Catholic organization condemned rising attacks on Christians ahead of Christmas, expressing concern over the erosion of constitutional freedoms. Meanwhile, tightened US H-1B visa restrictions are reportedly prompting a “homecoming” of top Indian tech talent. In Rajasthan, a judge who ruled against an Adani-led firm was transferred the same day.
Culture & Education: Uttar Pradesh schools will not observe a Christmas holiday, instead marking the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A review of the Bollywood film “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri” criticizes its long-winded plot, shallow characters, and reliance on outdated romantic tropes, comparing it unfavorably to “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.” The review calls the leads miscast. The article also touches on the significance of caste in India’s “civic sense” and the increasing popularity of Odissi dance in Japan.
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