Aditya Tejas

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I'm a writer and multimedia journalist based out of Bangalore. My interests are energy, technology, and international affairs. I've previously worked for WERS and The Hindu.

Al-Aqsa Mosque Update: Clashes Continue For Second Day At Jerusalem Site

Israeli security forces and mosque officials accused each other of instigating the clashes at the site, which is considered holy by both Muslims and Jews.

Australian PM Tony Abbott To Step Down After Losing Leadership Ballot; Malcolm Turnbull To Become Next PM

Australian lawmaker Malcolm Turnbull won a party ballot Monday to become the leader of the Liberal Party, unseating Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Malaysia Arrests 3 Suspects Linked To Erawan Shrine Bombing; Thailand Says Main Suspect Fled To Turkey

Police officials said two Malaysians and a Pakistani who have been linked to the Erawan Shrine bombing that killed 20 have been arrested.

Molecular Switch Rewires Neurons Linked To Learning: Study

The findings could have implications in fields ranging from education policy to brain repair.

Japan Post Seeks $11.5B In November Public Listing

The move has been in the works for almost a decade and comes as part of a broad push to modernize and streamline Japan's economy.

Hungarian Camerawoman Fired For Kicking Refugees Apologizes

Petra László said that "something snapped" in her that caused her to lash out against refugees fleeing police action in Hungary.

Australian Leaders Overheard Joking About Climate Change Impact On Pacific Countries; Islanders Demand Apology From Tony Abbott

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said that "time doesn't mean anything when you're about to have water lapping at your door."

Russians Living In Poverty Rise To Nearly 22M Amid Inflation, Falling Wages

A combination of spiraling inflation and falling wages have pushed millions of Russians into poverty this year.

Fracking In The EU: UK Backs Industry Attempt To Kill Regulation, Report Says

The British government has backed deregulation of safety measures for fracking, lobbied by the oil and gas industry, according to a Guardian report.

Seattle Public Schools' Striking Teachers Agree To Negotiations Over Pay As Authorities Propose Counteroffer

Seattle's public school teachers held their first strike in 30 years after negotiations over pay hikes, teacher evaluations and working hours broke down.

Oil Reduction Measure Dropped From California Climate Change Bill

The measure met staunch resistance from state Republicans and the oil industry, who also shot down a compromise that would target greenhouse gases instead.

Europe's Refugee Crisis: German Newspapers Welcome Refugees With Arabic Supplements

The inserts in the newspapers also included a statement from Berlin's mayor reassuring refugees that "the German capital is an open, tolerant and international metropolis."

Intel Drops Support For Science Talent Search, Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett 'Disappointed'

Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett said he was "disappointed" by the move that ended the company's 17-year support of the contest.

Seattle Teachers' Union To Hold First Strike In 30 Years

The move comes at a time when the state is already locked in a battle over funding involving its new charter school system.

Hungarian Camerawoman Fired After Video Shows Her Kicking Refugees

The woman was fired from her job at a local Hungarian news station, which condemned her actions.

Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change On Oceans More Important Than Ever: Report

The report found that developing new technologies that would reduce the effects of resource exploitation and climate change on the oceans was critical.

Stroke Victims Offer Clue To Brain Region Responsible For Addiction

Scientists said that the insular cortex could be key to treating nicotine and other types of addiction.

UK Prepared To Carry Out More Drone Strikes On British Jihadis In Syria: Defense Secretary Michael Fallon

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said the government is prepared to carry out more deadly drone strikes against militants in Syria planning attacks on the U.K.

Europe Refugee Crisis: Online Petition Calls For US To Resettle More Syrian Refugees

An online petition that has gathered over a thousand signatures calls for U.S. officials to raise the limit on the number of Syrian refugees coming into the country.

Hillary Clinton To Unveil Campaign Finance Reform Proposals

The Democratic frontrunner pledged to strike down the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision and called for more transparency in large political donations.

Obama To Roll Out New Law Granting Sick Leave To Workers Employed By Federal Contractors

The U.S. president signed an executive order this Labor Day, requiring federal contractors to provide sick leave to about 300,000 employees.

Comedian Jimmy Morales Leads Guatemalan Polls In Presidential Election

TV personality Jimmy Morales campaigned for president as an outsider untouched by a massive corruption scandal sweeping the Central American nation.

Greece Debt Crisis: Tsipras Promises To Improve On Bailout Agreement If Reelected

Alexis Tsipras, who led Greece through bitter bailout talks with the country's creditors, stepped down last month.

Pacific Islands Leaders To Confront Australia's Tony Abbott Over Emissions Targets

Leaders of Pacific Island countries warn the lack of action on climate change by Australia and New Zealand could prove catastrophic for their nations.

Democratic Governments Don't Make War Less Likely, Study Finds

Researchers found that democratic governments are just as likely to go to war against each other, going against previously held beliefs about democratic peace.

ISIS Destroys Ancient Tower Tombs In Palmyra

The group has previously razed historical sites and destroyed artifacts in Syria and Iraq, which the United Nations has condemned as a war crime.

US-Led Coalition Against ISIS Faces Civilian Death Claims In 71 Airstrikes

The U.S. only acknowledges civilian deaths in one airstrike, but watchdogs have alleged that hundreds more have been killed.

Europe Refugee Crisis: Refugees, Police Standoff In Hungary Continues, PM Viktor Orban Slams EU's Stance

Hungary's prime minister rallied against the EU's stance on the region's refugee crisis while a train full of asylum seekers clashed with police in a town outside Budapest.