Kavitha, daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, is the latest entrant to launch a political party foregrounding anti-corruption as the main agenda
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In the ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla case, the apex court was asked whether a citizen detained under MISA could still approach the court and ask by what authority, and for what reason, he/she had been seized
The Umrao Jaan restored version is heading to Europe for a special screening at the UK Asian Film Festival. The 4K restoration of the Rekha-starrer brings the classic back into focus, introducing it to newer audiences while honouring its legacy.
In a largely bipolar election between the TMC and the BJP, the Congress and the Left remain factors in about 60 of the state’s 294 assembly seats
The election campaign of Labani Jangi and Dipsita Dhar, two young women who stand at the forefront of the Left in West Bengal, is unique—they turn to local artists and folk musicians, allowing culture to travel where propaganda often fails
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How Professor Nina Berman is rethinking the role of the witness in an era of media saturation and conflict
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The Women’s Reservation Bill need not be linked to delimitation. It can’t be conditional. It should have been implemented in 2023 and must be implemented now without linking it with delimitation.
Hard as it is to imagine, there was a time when the Dravidian parties were not in power in Tamil Nadu
The BJP’s all-out war against the TMC’s rule in Bengal has turned it into the most intense assembly election of 2026, albeit with greater democratic concerns.
Murshidabad accounts for one-sixth of deletions in West Bengal; in Samserganj alone, 30% voters dropped, while thousands in Malda move tribunals for reinstatement
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK is trying to mobilise the anti-Dravidian vote and cut into traditional banks
Stardom in Tamil Nadu has been one of the most persuasive languages of power
A Third Front in Tamil Nadu that relies primarily on borrowed welfare promises, delegitimising rhetoric, or the emotional capital of a film star is only attempting a shortcut
The US is trying to force an outcome through economic and military leverage, while Iran is resisting being drawn into talks on unfavourable terms
The US judiciary, the legislative or even European countries are either unwilling or unable to correct Donald Trump
The contractual labourers in Noida are navigating a tricky situation—while they are still angry about low wages, they also fear that raising the issue would mean losing little that they earn
Asha Bhosle’s corporeal style of singing was a transgressive sonic and visual force.
In conversation, David Szalay reflects on how his novel Flesh explores the collision of sexuality, class power, and the rise and fall of an outsider in contemporary Europe.
The BJP has taken a commanding lead as counting for the Gujarat Local Body Elections 2026 gets underway. Early trends show the ruling party dominating across major hubs like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, bolstered by 730 uncontested seats secured prior to polling.
US weighs Tehran’s offer amid blockade tensions and internal divisions within Iran
Punjab Kings face Rajasthan Royals on April 28 in Match No. 40 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Mullanpur on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. Punjab lead the table with 13 points, Rajasthan sit fourth with 10
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The team behind Don’t Interrupt While We Dance (2026)—Writer-director Anureet Watta, cinematographer Raqeeb Raza and actor Bonita—talk about their film, their activism and the realities shaping both their work and lives.
Vivek Chaudhary reflected on I, Poppy’s journey, the challenges he navigated while making it, the difficulties in securing funding and resources to make documentaries in India and more.
The creative producer of the show reflects on building a story rooted in lived experience, where personal choices, parenting and modern relationships intersect.
Rajdeep Choudhury film A Teacher’s Gift continues its international journey with a selection at the Guadalajara International Film Festival.
Vivek Chaudhary reflected on I, Poppy’s journey, the challenges he navigated while making it, the difficulties in securing funding and resources to make documentaries in India and more.
The creative producer of the show reflects on building a story rooted in lived experience, where personal choices, parenting and modern relationships intersect.
Rajdeep Choudhury film A Teacher’s Gift continues its international journey with a selection at the Guadalajara International Film Festival.
The Michael Jackson biopic controversy isn’t just about what’s shown on screen, but what’s left out. From legal edits to family criticism, here’s why the film is dividing audiences.
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2026 | Gohar’s second film brings a skyful of tenderness and ache to a ten-year-old grieving his pet.
Michael Review | Antoine Fuqua’s Play-It-Safe Michael Jackson Tribute Moonwalks Far Away From Nuance
Jaafar Jackson starrer Michael (2026) shines most in its concert-style recreations of the star’s legacy. However, the film selectively attempts to justify certain controversies in order to only glorify a career that is instead steeped in tragedy and scandal.
Mercy Review | Mitul Patel’s Debut Indie Gracefully Portrays A Delicate Dance Between Life And Death
At its heart, ‘Mercy’ (2026) seeks to open up a deeply human conversation—what happens when the beliefs and values we’ve held onto for a lifetime are shaken, especially in the face of a loved one standing so vulnerably at the threshold between life and death.
Anchored by Theo James and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, David Mackenzie’s tightly cut thriller follows a crew exploiting a citywide bomb scare and striking a bank, while authorities race to defuse disaster.
Pawel Pawlikowski, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Valeska Grisebach, Lukas Dhont and others are headed to the auteur-crammed 79th edition of the film festival.
As Manoj Bajpayee turns 57, here’s a look at his journey from becoming Bhiku Mhatre to Srikant Tiwari. If Satya introduced him to the masses, Anurag Kashyap's epic Gangs of Wasseypur served as the next big catapult, cementing his status as a bonafide cinematic icon in India.
TN Assembly Elections 2026: Prominent personalities from Kollywood, including Suriya, Mani Ratnam, Chiyaan Vikram and others cast their votes as Tamil Nadu's high-stakes Assembly election got underway across the state.
Stars of Tamil cinema, including Sivakarthikeyan, Trisha, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy and others, were seen casting their votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
TN assembly elections 2026: Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, and Dhanush were among the early voters.
From Priyanka Chopra Jonas's debut to Shah Rukh Khan's long-awaited appearance, Bollywood stars have steadily claimed space at the Met Gala. Here's a sharp, year-wise look at the names, designers and defining fashion moments.
Cannes 2026 brings a proud moment for Indian cinema as FTII student film Shadows of the Moonless Nights enters the La Cinef section. Directed by Mehar Malhotra, the Punjabi short stands out among global student films competing this year.
Visions du Réel 2026 |All We Imagine As Light editor Clément Pinteaux’s doc casts endless journeying as a limbo
FTII Pune alumnus Pushpendra Singh discusses his films rooted in the Janapadiya tradition—a post-colonial movement that emerged to reclaim regional languages and folk traditions against Westernised modernity.
As ‘Patriot’ (2026) reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal after 17 years, we revisit the defining collaborations that turned their pairing into the beating heart of Malayalam cinema.
A poem about the human costs of war and everyday resilience
From Apples to Engineers: The Many Winners and Quiet Trade-Offs in India’s New FTA with New Zealand
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The luxury home living brand has come up with a 18,000 sqft flagship store at MG Road bringing its design-forward approach to furniture and collectibles
