Villagers gathered in large numbers and staged peaceful demonstrations, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the notices. Protesters carried placards asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, and accused the authorities of acting without due process or verification of their claims.
The interim order staying the UGC’s 2026 anti-discrimination guidelines has revived long-standing historical debates on merit, misuse, discrimination and accountability in universities
Nemcha Kipgen, 60, is the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur and the first leader from the Kuki-Zo tribal community to hold the post. She virtually took oath from Manipur Bhawan in New Delhi, administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, soon after Khemchand Singh was sworn in at Lok Bhavan, Imphal
Mamata Banerjee argued in district courts six times between 1994 and 2003, when she was an MP. As with her recent appearance in the top court, those interventions prioritised signalling solidarity with “victims” over advancing legal arguments
Russia could perceive any decision to stop buying oil a blow to bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has consistently used his constitutional office to target Bengali-origin Muslims through discriminatory policies, inflammatory rhetoric and conspiracy-driven narratives, creating a sustained climate of fear and exclusion.
For years, women were forced to support their passion for cricket with other paying jobs. But with well-paying playing contracts and opportunities in professional leagues, more women than ever are embracing the sport wholeheartedly
Twenty-year-old Kashvee Gautam became the most expensive player at the Women’s Premier League auction in 2023, picked by Gujarat Giants for Rs 2 crore
Jasia Akhtar’s journey from a small village in Shopian to the Women’s Premier League is what dreams are made of, especially those that are threatened and throttled, particularly in underrepresented areas
In a society where girls are often asked to compromise on their ambitions, Pratiksha Powar’s parents chose to stand by her. Powar’s cricketing journey is a reminder that dreams know no boundaries.
In the once nondescript villages of Wayanad, cricket is no longer just a sport. It has become a way to dream and to rise above the limits of geography, poverty and custom
Almost three years after she first shot to viral fame, Mumal Meher has fallen out of the spotlight.The talented cricketer keeps practising, hoping to find sustained backing for her sporting journey
Women’s cricket in Jharkhand is not built on infrastructure, funding or institutional care. It has survived on endurance and sacrifice
Former Andhra Pradesh and South Zone cricketer Doorva Bahuguna on the rise of women’s cricket in India and why real progress depends less on pay parity and more on fixing the grassroots pipeline, safety systems, and cultural expectations placed on women athletes
A club in Siliguri, where World Cup winner Richa Ghosh took coaching for some time, has drawn crowds over the past couple of months. Children as young as 5-6 years old are joining the club in the pursuit of similar dreams.
Torn shoes with exposed soles, borrowed kits and almost no financial backing … in many suburbs of West Bengal, cricket pitches silently bear witness to stories written by girls from the margins
From villages to the national squad, India’s blind women cricketers battled disability, patriarchy and caste to win the inaugural World Cup. Beyond sport, their journeys reveal their a fight for dignity
Maharashtra Politics has seen a change yet another time, this time after the sudden death of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash.
The Indian media fraternity appears unable to live up to Mark Tully’s standards of balance, honesty, trustworthiness and credibility
Cricket has taught Lila how to fail, recover, and begin again. A young player on setbacks, family, and the mantra that keeps her focused.
Opposition alleges the Prime Minister is evading accountability, intensifying the standoff in Parliament.
The investment also carries geopolitical significance, coming amid increased global competition over critical minerals and growing US efforts to diversify supply chains away from China.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2026 Final: Smriti Mandhana's RCB defeated Jemimah Rodrigues' DC in the Women's Premier League final for the 2nd time in three seasons. The South Indian outfit clinched a 6-wicket victory at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara
2016 wasn’t a golden age. It had blind spots, compromises and safe, formulaic films. Yet, in 2026, as the industry becomes more risk-averse, it’s hard not to look back at that year with a pang of longing.
Bose Krishnamachari’s Pavilion of conversations inaugurated itself on February 4th, 2026 in STIR gallery Chhatarpur, New Delhi.
Mumbai doesn't pause for poetry, it drowns it in noise of survival, rhythm, and refusing to pause.
In this interview, music composer Shashwat Sachdev reflects on his inspirations, the art of collaboration as a shared search for truth, the importance of classical music and his work in Dhurandhar.
Bose Krishnamachari’s Pavilion of conversations inaugurated itself on February 4th, 2026 in STIR gallery Chhatarpur, New Delhi.
Mumbai doesn't pause for poetry, it drowns it in noise of survival, rhythm, and refusing to pause.
In this interview, music composer Shashwat Sachdev reflects on his inspirations, the art of collaboration as a shared search for truth, the importance of classical music and his work in Dhurandhar.
Hemant Chaturvedi's seven-year, 60,000 km journey captures the decay and nostalgia of India's iconic single-screen theatres before they disappear forever. His only regret, perhaps, was not making a photographic record of the 400 hotel rooms he stayed in during these trips
Veteran music director S. P. Venkatesh, a defining voice of Malayalam cinema’s golden era, passed away at 70 in Chennai.
Outlook at Sundance | Olive Nwosu’s visually arresting character study of a sex worker chauffeur is half-undone by imprecise writing
In the present, the truth may get drowned out by applause but history has a longer memory. Figures like Madhavan will be remembered for what their creations came to represent at a fraught historical moment in time, technical finesse of their art be damned.
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, multiple artists used their wins and appearances to protest against ICE, wearing "ICE Out" pins and delivering powerful speeches against US immigration enforcement.
The musical play Jo Dooba So Paar, directed by Ajitesh Gupta and Mohit Agarwal, blends storytelling and qawwali to explore Amir Khusrau’s life, his bond with Nizamuddin Auliya, and the spiritual origins of qawwali.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated Iranian co-writer of 'It Was Just An Accident' and human rights activist, has been arrested in Tehran after signing a statement condemning Iran’s leadership.
Grammy Awards 2026 Winners: Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga have recorded several big victories.
Catherine O’Hara was and will continue to be loved because she played women who carried history in their posture, enjoyed power and moved through the world with a sense of entitlement rarely portrayed by female performers from her time.
Outlook at Sundance | Beth de Araújo’s daring, harrowing sophomore scours the fear that clouds an 8-year-old girl after witnessing a rape.
When the common man and separatist powers constantly distort the idea of being Indian, does the Gandhian note still retain a spine of its own?
Outlook at Sundance | Two teenage best friends discover Shakespeare, sexuality and heartbreak in an impossibly charming instant classic
Outlook at Sundance| Executive produced by Jia Zhangke, this tight, precisely sculpted drama traces secrets hidden in plain sight
Looking back at a time when a radio show, a handful of postcards and one trusted voice brought an entire country together.
Outlook at Sundance| A couple’s estrangement is thwarted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Andrius Blaževičius’ drab, derivative World Cinema Dramatic Competition title
During my recent visit to Benares, I found myself walking through a city reshaped by ambition, reordered by authority, and increasingly uncomfortable with the very rituals that had sustained it for centuries
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2026 Esports Nations Cup Unveils FATAL FURY Tournament Schedule
When Museums Become Destinations: The Cultural Institutions Worth Travelling For In 2026
In 2026, tourists are no longer travelling just for the views but for food and culinary experiences. So, this year, the way to the heart is certainly through the tummy!
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
