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TopicEmojis

Topic: Emojis

Why are emojis so confusing? They have way too many meanings

The Conversation -
A single emoji might communicate irony, sincerity, or sarcasm, depending on who is using it, what platform they are using it on, and what generation they belong to.

Can emojis be evidence in court? Forensic linguists are figuring it out

Zakeera Docrat -
In France, a man was convicted of threatening his ex-girlfriend and sentenced to 3 months in prison. He had sent the gun emoji in a text.

Apple has a menstruation emoji now, and here’s why it matters

Nandita Singh -
Gender activists call Apple's move 'interesting' for 'visibilising and normalising taboos'.

We have more than 3,000 emojis, but this one is the most popular

Emma Charlton -
Once favoured by texting teenagers, emojis are now the preserve of politicians, celebrities and big brands – used to communicate nuanced messages.

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Opinion

I’m single, Assamese, Muslim, and an animal feeder. I feel unsafe in Delhi

Shaheen Ahmed -
The racial attack against young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi is not an exception, but the rule in a system that enables such behaviour.

IDFC FIRST Bank fraud is not a credit-quality story. It is about governance

What are Indians watching? More screens, less equality, says study

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Economy

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

Purva Chitnis -
India's richest civic body’s outlay is 8.77% higher than last year’s, with the biggest allocation being made for infra growth. BMC also proposed an AI boost to its service delivery.

Defence

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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