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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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The week's best photosIn Pictures A silver-painted boy, a raging flood, and more
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Roblox, one of the world's most popular video games, has become a bastion of hate speechThe Explainer The platform has over 111 million daily users
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Russian strike on Kyiv kills 23, hits EU officesSpeed Read The strike was the second-largest since Russia invaded in 2022
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The world's 10 richest familiesIn Depth From Middle Eastern monarchs to M&M magnates, these are the most fabulously wealthy clans on Earth
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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
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The Adani Group scandal, explainedSpeed Read The Indian conglomerate is accused of perpetuating 'the largest con in corporate history'
