Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, urged India to use 'all its capacities' to end the Israeli actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.......

Extending AFSPA won't solve Manipur crisis: Irom Sharmila

A day after AFSPA was extended in most parts of Manipur, rights activist Irom Sharmila said the "oppressive law" was not a solution to the conflict in the state. IMAGE: Police and Paramilitary......

Will BJP rename Bharat if INDIA...: Oppn amid row

Amid a controversy over G20 dinner invites purportedly sent on behalf of the "President of Bharat", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked a "flustered" BJP on Tuesday whether it would change......

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.' IMAGE: A Tiranga walkathon on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai, August 14, 2023.......

Kolkata's rickshaw pullers stare at a bleak future

The West Bengal government wants to replace hand-pulled rickshaws with battery-operated ones. But the rickshaw pullers are apprehensive that they will lose their livelihood   Image: A rickshaw......

How politicians should deal with businessmen

All the scams that have tumbled out of the closet in the last few months have exposed one more time the link that exists between businessmen and politicians, writes Bhupesh Bhandari. Conceptually,......

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair.'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to......

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

IMAGE: Callum McDougall, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Jayne-Ann Tenggren with their awards for Outstanding British Film for 1917. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Sam......

'It is time to liberate our minds'

'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it’s time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making......

Why Is A Nation of Brown People Obsessed With White Actresses?

‘It would be wrong to blame only Bollywood or the fairness cream industry, or the masses that cater to both, because clearly, all of us encourage this lust for whiteness that films and......

Manohar Aich, India's first Mr Universe dies at 104

IMAGE: Former Mr. Universe and Indian bodybuilder Manohar Aich. Photograph: Flickr.com. 104-year-old bodybuilder Manohar Aich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first......

Bhopal victims hold Special Olympics to protest Dow

Survivors of the deadly 1984 Bhopal gas leak are holding a "Special Olympics" with children suffering birth defects from the tragedy. The event Thursday is intended to shame Olympic sponsor Dow......