The Federal

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A digital platform which disseminates news, analysis and commentary. It looks at India from the perspective of the states with special focus on the south.
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The FederalMar 20, 2020
#NirbhayaVerdict: All the 4 convicts in the #NirbhayaCase were #hanged today at 5.30 am at #TiharJail. Commenting on the execution, Rekha Sharma, chairperson of NCW said, “An example has been set today but it could have been done earlier."
#NirbhayaJustice
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Nirbhaya convicts didn't sleep, had no last wish before hanging - The Federal

The four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case were hanged to death at 5:30 am on Friday (March 20).

The FederalMar 20, 2020
At a time, when #women are reaching new heights, one has no choice but to settle for #SoapOperas that portray women as conniving #antagonists. Studies show that such negative portrayal can impact the vulnerable group and their mindset.
#IndianSerials #TV
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Behind the scenes: Indian TV's 'good bahu, bad bahu' sagas - The Federal

Television, a once-progressive medium that had sown the seeds of changing how women were perceived, has receded into stereotyping women in India.

The FederalMar 18, 2020
#Video: The world's 2nd most populated country should take #Italy's example of self-distancing seriously to curb the rising no. of #COVID19 cases as a precautionary and safety measure before its too late. Watch the full video to know more. #covidindia
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Combating corona: India should take an Italian cue - The Federal

The FederalMar 18, 2020
#CoronavirusUpdates: The total no. of confirmed cases of #COVID19 in #India rose to 147 with 122 #Indians and 24 foreigners. #Maharashtra, which reported a new case of #coronavirus today, taking its number to 47, is the worst hit. #covidinida #pandemic
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India's coronavirus cases spike to 147; Maharashtra worst-hit with 47 patients - The Federal

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India rose to 147, including 122 Indians and 24 foreign nationals, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed on Wednesday (March 18).

The FederalMar 18, 2020
A #SupremeCourt bench took suo motu cognisance of the matter and issued #notices to the #states and #unionterritories asking them how children were being provided #middaymeals amid the shut down of #schools. #covidindia #coronavirus #COVID19 #quarentine
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With schools shut & mid-day meals unavailable, SC issues notice to states, UTs - The Federal

The Supreme Court Wednesday (March 18) took note of the non-availability of mid-day meals to children as schools in many parts of the country have been shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The FederalMar 18, 2020
Taking into account the plight of over 200 #Indians stuck at the #KualaLumpur #airport, the Union govt allowed #AirAsia to fly them to #India. Earlier, the govt had banned the entry of flights from #Malaysia due to the #CoronavirusPandemic. #covidindia
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Centre allows Air Asia to fly over 200 stranded Indians out of Malaysia - The Federal

After the Indian government banned the entry of flights from Malaysia due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, over 200 Indians were stuck at Kuala Lumpur Airport on Tuesday (March 17).

The FederalMar 18, 2020
#Video: The #coronavirus cases and #deaths are amusing #mathematicians around the #world with its mind-boggling numbers. Prof Gautam Menon of the #AshokaUniversity breaks down the #math in #COVID-19 in a discussion with The Federal. #covidindia
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Coronavirus: Doing the math in the pandemic with Prof Gautam Menon - The Federal

Prof Gautam Menon of the Ashoka University breaks down the math in COVID-19 in a live discussion with The Federal.

The FederalMar 18, 2020
Senior #Congress leader, Digvijay Singh was sitting on dharna near Ramada hotel in #Bengaluru, allegedly after he was not allowed to visit the #MadhyaPradesh rebel #MLAs. Later, he was taken into preventive custody by the #police. #DigvijaySingh #Ramada
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Digvijay dragged from dharna, taken into preventive custody - The Federal

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh was taken into preventive custody on Wednesday (March 18) while sitting on a dharna outside a hotel where the rebel Congress MLAs are staying in Bengaluru.

The FederalMar 18, 2020
#CoronaVirusUpdates: Amid unprecedented decline in #airtravel due to #COVID19, #GoAir announced suspending of #international operations and offering #leave without pay programme for its staff on a rotational basis. #covidindia #CoronavirusOutbreak
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COVID-19 impact: GoAir offers leave without pay on rotation, plans salary cut - The Federal

After suspension of international operations, the number of daily flights has come down to 280 from 325, an airline official said.

The FederalMar 18, 2020
The #COVID19 is detectable for up to 2 to 3 days on #plastic & stainless steel, and for up to 24 hrs on cardboard. Scientists used a #nebulizer to simulate a person #coughing and found that the #coronavirus was detectable for 3 hrs in the air. #covidindia
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New coronavirus can survive on surfaces for hours, proves study - The Federal

The novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces or in the air for several hours, according to a US-government funded study.