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Good morning! Here are the top stories from today’s edition 🇫🇷 Paris Olympics ‘In the city of love and lights, a flame burnt the brightest’ Lady Gaga performing in French, little children taking the Olympic flame from Zinedine Zidane to a cabaret celebrating love, music, and sport—all of this set the stage for the grand opening of the Paris Olympics alongside a boat party on the Seine. However, behind the scenes, Paris confronted substantial security challenges. We tell you how the city managed to overcome a growing sense of anxiety and tension, stemming from a series of incidents that officials claimed were designed to disrupt the Games. 🔴 Big Picture Kota has long been renowned as the traditional hub of the coaching industry, with thousands of students flocking to the city to prepare for competitive exams. However, this year’s NEET results have shifted the spotlight to two cities— Sikar in Rajasthan and Kottayam in Kerala —which secured the top two spots for having the highest number of candidates in the top 1,000. We explore the factors driving this newfound popularity. 👉 Express Opinion With President Joe Biden bidding adieu, Kamala Harris is a hundred days away — give or take — from making history. Bhaskar Chakravorti outlines in today’s Opinion the seven key actions she must take—from avoiding the mistakes made by Hillary Clinton to identifying a defining issue— to win over voters in crucial swing states ahead of November 5. 🔍 Express Explained On Friday, the Supreme Court extended its July 22 order, which had “prohibited the enforcement” of a notice issued by the police in Uttar Pradesh ’s Muzaffarnagar district. This notice had directed hotels, dhabas, and shops along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and employees. We explore the issues discussed during the court hearing and analyse whether these directions to shopkeepers violated their right to privacy. 🍿Movie Review Dhanush , the acclaimed actor and director, delivers a strong performance in Raayan, a film enhanced by AR Rahman’s brilliant music and exceptional acting. However, as Avinash Ramachandran notes in his review , the film ultimately falls short of its potential. “There is a premise that has enough potential to be a no-holds barred revenge drama. And yet, Raayan pulls back some of the punches at the wrong moments,” he writes. Until next time, Aradhana Kalia None
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