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Kochi Biennale faces Christian group's ire over Christ painting

A painting displayed at the Kochi Biennale has drawn criticism from Christian groups, who say the artwork hurts religious sentiments. IMAGE: A man visits an exhibition during the 5th edition of......

How India Sleeps

Sleep is a basic human need. Yet for millions in India, it does not always come with the comfort of a bed, a sheet and a pillow. Or the safety of four walls. One of the strangest sights is people......

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value of money have......

In solitary confinement, Wangchuk finds hope in ants

Cut off from the world in his solitary confinement in the Jodhpur jail, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has turned his attention to a group of usually unremarkable visitors -- ants. Perhaps, he is......

SC sends Buddhist group's plea on Hindu personal laws to law panel

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Law Commission to consider a plea as a representation of a Buddhist group that certain sets of personal Hindu laws, which are applicable to Buddhists also, are......

New Labour Codes Will Hit MSMEs Harder, Say HR Firms

For MSMEs the transition could mean higher wage bills and tougher compliance -- unless strong handholding follows reports Auhona Mukherjee. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Higher compliance costs......

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

The famed Darjeeling tea may have slipped to a new production low in 2025, as changing weather patterns, a shortage of pluckers and mounting economic stress weigh on the region’s gardens. IMAGE:......

Need clear timelines for NCLAT to dispose of appeals: Panel on IBC Bill

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Amendment Bill 2025 has failed to introduce specific timelines for the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to dispose of appeals, the select......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's art is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good, amazing, terrific, beautiful, imaginative... Avan Verma has run out of words. I was sooooooooo excited to watch Demon Slayer: Infinity......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

The sheer awfulness of Andaaz 2 really doesn't deserve anyone's time or attention, warns Mayur Sanap. True to the spirit of cinema, Andaaz 2 is a film that lingers. But not in a way you would......

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.' IMAGE: A scene from Ghich Pich. Delhi-based film-maker Ankur Singla is a former lawyer and tech entrepreneur, who......

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I’m afraid it hasn't worked.' IMAGE: England's vice-captain Harry Brook known for......

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

'The woman has been working her whole life to reach her limit and then she has to face a man, who is biologically much stronger.' IMAGE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be unfair......

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

'We can't sort of bring any of our history into this game, whether it would be finals that we've lost or games that we've won against India, we're just really trying to erase all of that stuff and......

'KKR need to get their basics right'

IMAGE: KKR's highest score this season has been 174/8 against RCB while they were shot out for just 116 by Mumbai Indians. Photograph: BCCI T20 cricket is largely about explosive batting, but......

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are India's big match-winners and are capable of winning matches on their own, said UAE batter Alishan Sharafu. Photograph: BCCI UAE batter Alishan Sharafu......