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Polygamy
While polygamy is illegal in most cases in India, there is a religious exemption for Muslims and some tribal communities. Now, urged on by women’s rights campaigners, the government wants to do away with that exemption and introduce a Universal Civil Code that would apply the same rules to all citizens regardless of their religion. Under different circumstances this might have been seen as a progressive piece of legislation that would have been welcomed. But is it actually another of Narendra Modi’s political attacks on India’s Muslims.
Industrial fishing
British and French fishermen put on an unusual show of unity this week as they joined forces to protest against industrial fishing techniques that are depleting stocks in the waters around the UK and mainland Europe. Their action follows reports that as much as 35% of all fish caught are wasted before they make it onto the consumer’s plate. How has this situation come to pass, and what can be done to improve it?
Tipping point
This week’s Queen’s speech was expected to include a bill that would force restaurants to distribute all money handed over in tips and service charges to staff rather than holding onto some or all of the money themselves – which the government had described as a “dodgy practice” when it pledged to change the law. But the measure has been quietly dropped. Is now the moment to reassess the way we reward service staff?
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Rosalía and the rise of nunmaniaUnder The Radar It may just be a ‘seasonal spike’ but Spain is ‘enthralled’ with all things nun
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Magazine solutions - November 14, 2025Puzzles and Quizzes Issue - November 14, 2025
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Israel jolted by ‘shocking’ settler violenceIN THE SPOTLIGHT A wave of brazen attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank has prompted a rare public outcry from Israeli officials
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Gopichand Hinduja and the rift at the heart of UK’s richest familyIn The Spotlight Following the death of the patriarch, the family’s ‘Succession-like’ feuds are ‘likely to get worse’
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Will latest Russian sanctions finally break Putin’s resolve?Today's Big Question New restrictions have been described as a ‘punch to the gut of Moscow’s war economy’
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US charges Indian tycoon with bribery, fraudSpeed Read Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by US prosecutors for his role in a $265 million scheme to secure solar energy deals
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India's lengthening working weekUnder The Radar Fourteen-hour work days, meetings during holidays, and no overtime are just part of the job in India's workplace culture
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The next superpowers: who will hold sway in 2050?feature China overtakes the US, India emerges, great power ‘blocs’ rule, or tech giants take over – some of the geopolitical possibilities on the horizon
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De-dollarisation: why are countries looking to ditch US currency?Today's Big Question Move away from USD has accelerated following invasion of Ukraine
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Clashes: Modi's favored billionaire fights fraud claimsfeature What does this mean for India's clean energy plan?
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Gautam Adani: Asia’s richest man and ‘the largest con in corporate history’In the Spotlight Indian billionaire accused of ‘brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud’ over decades
