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Veteran Assamese Actress Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi Passes Away at 80

December 23, 2025

Pioneer of Assamese Cinema Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi Leaves a Rich Cultural Legacy

Veteran Assamese actress Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi, a celebrated name in the golden era of Assamese cinema, passed away in Dibrugarh at the age of 80. Her demise marks the end of a significant chapter in Assam’s cultural history, as she was among the pioneering women who entered films during the 1960s and 1970s, a period when acting was still socially discouraged for women.

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Japan Approves Restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant After Two Decades

December 23, 2025

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Revival Signals Shift in Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Policy

Japan has taken a decisive step towards reviving nuclear energy with approval to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest by capacity. The decision marks a significant shift in Japan’s post-Fukushima energy policy, driven by concerns over energy security, rising fuel costs, and climate commitments.

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Supreme Court Advocate Shubham Awasthi Wins 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025

December 23, 2025

Shubham Awasthi Honoured for Legal Excellence and Public Service

Advocate Shubham Awasthi, a practising lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, has been conferred the 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025, recognising his professional excellence, ethical practice, and humanitarian contributions. The honour places him among India’s most promising young legal professionals influencing contemporary legal thought and practice.

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Karnataka Criminalises Social Boycott with Landmark 2025 Law

December 23, 2025

Karnataka Social Boycott Prohibition Bill Reinforces Constitutional Dignity

In a significant step against informal social exclusion, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, redefining social boycott as a criminal offence rather than a customary or community matter. The legislation addresses long-standing practices where families are collectively ostracised from village life through informal caste or community decisions.

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Ravi Deecee Honoured with France’s Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

December 23, 2025

French Cultural Award for DC Books MD Ravi Deecee for Literary Exchange

A prominent name in Indian publishing, Ravi Deecee, Publisher and Managing Director of DC Books, has been conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest cultural honours. The award recognises his sustained contribution to literature, publishing, and the promotion of cross-cultural dialogue between India and France.

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