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But jokes and commentary aside, the Brahmin Bogeyman is a peculiar and very long-standing secular tradition of Indian politics and academia, which goes back to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. From an Ayn Rand socialist utopia in the North to a Stalinist one in the South, Brahmins have been an easy scarecrow politically. In America, it was an easy code to target high-achieving Indians, accusing them of caste oppression and complicity, with even attempts at state legislation to “eradicate... Expand
The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced strict attendance guidelines for the 2025–26 academic year, requiring immediate parent notifications after one unexcused absence and setting limits at five days per term and 15 per year. Students exceeding these limits may repeat the year. These rules take effect as over one million students return after a two-month summer break.
Abhigyan Patel, a 20-year-old Indian student, tragically drowned at Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Patel, part of a group of aviation students, was swept away while swimming, prompting a large-scale search. Following this and other recent incidents, the area has been designated a 'no-swim zone' due to dangerous currents.
Shigeru Ishiba resigned as Japan's Prime Minister after less than a year in office, triggered by the Liberal Democratic Party's electoral setbacks. His decision follows a historic defeat in parliamentary elections and pressure from rivals. Ishiba will initiate a party leadership contest to pick his successor, paving the way for new leadership contenders.
The 8th Sharjah Film Platform runs from 14–23 November 2025, showcasing diverse international and regional films at Mirage City Cinema and other Sharjah venues. The Early Bird Pass, available for 40 AED for one month only, offers unlimited access to screenings plus festival merchandise, featuring acclaimed titles like On Becoming a Guinea Fowl and Yathoom by Emirati filmmaker Hana Kazim.
In California, a 26-year-old Indian security guard named Kapil from Haryana was fatally shot by an American after confronting him for public urination. Kapil, who had traveled to the US in 2022, was on duty when the incident occurred. His family is seeking government assistance to bring his body back to India.
Abu Dhabi faced dense early morning fog on September 1, prompting red alerts and traffic advisories due to near-zero visibility. The fog was followed by extreme heat across the UAE, with temperatures soaring up to 47.6°C in some areas. Authorities urged caution as high humidity, dusty skies, and convective cloud activity added to the region’s severe weather conditions.
In 2018, Jack Dorsey’s “Smash Brahminical Patriarchy” photo caused uproar in India. Seven years later, Trump aide Peter Navarro sparked fresh controversy by blaming “Brahmins” for profiteering. Politicians and commentators split over whether he meant Boston elites or Indian caste groups, exposing how caste debates now shape global geopolitics and media discourse.