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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Smartphones undermining learning and connection
Since 2019, I have been teaching Sociology to law students in Pune, and over the past six years, I have witnessed a quiet yet profound change. Earlier, classrooms, corridors, and canteens would echo with chatter, laughter, and arguments over movies, politics, debates, discussions or cricket. Today, the sound has dimmed. Students sit together, but their eyes are not on each other. They are fixed on glowing screens, thumbs moving in endless motion.
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October 11, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
A parallel universe of women where sisterhood heals
Without resorting to melodrama, Victoria makes a strong statement about the resilience of women in a stiflingly patriarchal society
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October 11, 2025
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Educated wife still entitled to maintenance: High Court
Court rejects husband’s claim that wife’s education allows her to earn
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October 11, 2025
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Suniel Shetty seeks personality rights shield; court says misuse of AI scary
Actor Suniel Shetty has sought protection of his personality rights and an injunction against unauthorised use of his name, image, and likeness on social media and various websites.
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October 11, 2025
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Woman hits truck, killed
A woman riding a two-wheeler died on the spot in an accident on Friday morning on the Hinjawadi-Maan Road.
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October 11, 2025
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GSI identifies landslide causes in Beed dist
A Geological Survey of India (GSI) team from Pune has identified the primary cause behind the recurring landslides and widening ground cracks at Kapildharwadi in Beed tehsil.
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October 11, 2025
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SBI plans ₹75 bn Tier-II bond Sale
India’s largest bank SBI is set to return to the rupee debt market after a year with plans to raise funds through Basel III-compliant tier II bonds this month, Reuters reported on Friday.
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October 11, 2025
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BTech in IoT vs BTech in AR/VR: Which course gives an edge in emerging technologies?
Meta is planning to use its annual Connect conference next month to announce a deeper push into smart glasses, including the launch of the company’s first consumer-ready glasses with a display, CNBC has learnt.
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October 11, 2025
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AI in finance
NPCI’s Ajay Kumar Choudhary highlights ATI's transformative power in fintech
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October 11, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC asks Centre to pay ₹8L in 2012 train fall death
In a significant verdict reinforcing the rights of train accident victims, the Bombay High Court (HC) has set aside the railway claims tribunals order, ruling that a government employee, who died in a railway mishap in 2012 was a bonafide passenger even though no ticket was found on him.
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October 11, 2025
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Self-styled godman gets bail in ₹5.5cr cheating case
A sessions court has granted bail to a self-styled godman from Kerala, who was arrested by the Powai police in June, after a city-based businessman filed Rs5.5 crore cheating and cheque bounce cases against him.
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October 11, 2025
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BMC to roll out bed mgmt system to ease shortage
Officials say this will ensure optimal use of hospital resources and improve patient care
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October 11, 2025
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After Sachin's appeal, changing rooms for women players soon
The state government has announced fully equipped changing rooms for women players at all sports complexes, clubs, gymkhanas, stadiums, and local playgrounds across the state.
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October 11, 2025
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OMRON opens its new Automation Center
OMRON, a global leader in industrial automation, announced the inauguration of its new Automation Center in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in the company's long-term commitment to advance industrial automation-based transformation of India's manufacturing sector.
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October 11, 2025
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Chemists continue protest over FDA raids
Chemists given only 24 hrs to show records of sales; incompetent persons in inspection team, @ 41,000 medical stores across state,4000 alone in Bhopal
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October 11, 2025
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE JOB LOSSES ARE OVERSTATED FOR NOW, YALE STUDY FINDS
Artificial intelligence has yet to take a lot of jobs as predicted by technology executives, a study carried out by Yale University’s Budget Lab and the Brookings Institution has revealed.
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October 11, 2025
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Nawazuddin's ₹100 cr suit against ex-wife, bro binned
The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a Rs100-crore defamation suit filed by actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui against his brother Shamasuddin Siddiqui and his estranged wife, Anjana Pandey, for non-prosecution.
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October 11, 2025
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SBI MD, PSU banks’ ED positions for private sector candidates!
Efficiency, governance and public-friendly policies matter the most
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October 11, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BKT to showcase cutting-edge mining solutions at IME Kolkata
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading manufacturer of off-highway tires (OHT), is set to make a strong impression at IME 2025 — one of India's premier mining exhibitions — scheduled from October 30 to November 2, at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan and Science City Ground in Kolkata.
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October 11, 2025
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Crackdown on unlicensed overseas recruitment; Margao agency raided, docs seized, office sealed
PROTECTOR OF EMIGRANTS, GOA POLICE ENFORCE EMIGRATION ACT PROVISIONS
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October 11, 2025
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K’taka modifies rice scheme to save ₹306 cr
The Karnataka government has decided to modify one of its five guarantee schemes, 10 kg free rice to every family per month, with ‘Indira Kit’, which will have 5 kg rice and other cooking material.
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October 11, 2025
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Ranbir celebrates legacy
Ranbir pays heartfelt tribute to Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt at Celebrate Cinema 2025
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October 11, 2025
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Shaping the future of payments
Harshil Mathur, Razorpay CEO and Co-Founder, on Al-driven transactions, transfor- mation of online purchasing, and more
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October 11, 2025
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High Court directs State to resolve water body dispute in Assolna
GOVT TO CONSULT AGRICULTURE, WRD DEPTS; INVOLVE FARMERS TO ENSURE IRRIGATION AND MINIMISE FLOODING
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October 11, 2025
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ludes FEI Dressage World Challenge
Challenge - India Team Selection for Individual Competition (South Zone) at the club's world-class Dressage Arena, centrally located within Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai.
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October 11, 2025
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Big B buys 3 Alibaug plots worth %6.6cr
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has purchased three adjoining plots in Alibaug, Raigad district, for a total consideration of around Rs6.6 crore, according to the registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, a real estate data analytics firm.
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October 11, 2025
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Balanced Zen retreat
This Zen Home Reflects The Perfect Balance of Memory And Functionality. The residence was designed keeping in mind the unique personality of our client who believes in simple living and high thinking, and wanted an understated and uncluttered space. The overall design language was based in 'mindful elegance' with minimal yet functional elements that strive to nurture the mind, body and spirit. Clean lines, a neutral colour palette, and natural materials like wood and marble, along with plush fabrics, evoke a feeling of relaxation and serenity.
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October 11, 2025
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Speaker Mahana showcases India’s democratic strength at global forum
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana represented the state at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) International Workshop and General Assembly Session held in Barbados.
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October 11, 2025
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₹1.6cr real estate fraud: Contractor who filed complaint lands in jail
If the contractor is released, the 'prosecution will suffer a lot', says court; arrested on August 25 after high court order
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October 11, 2025
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Surge rate cap, rest for drivers in draft policy for app rides
Aim is to address concerns around fare transparency, passenger safety, service quality and driver welfare
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