As tech companies push AI chatbots and amplify the ‘red pill’ content, ‘male loneliness’ has become a lucrative business opportunity built on hate and misogyny
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Social conditioning compels men to suppress their emotions and expects women to be their emotional fixers, leading to lopsided situations wherein the entire burden of making the relationship work falls on women.
As results have been announced, the shadow of the 2024 Gen-Z uprising looms large over a nation still reckoning with change.
In the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina rule, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which branded itself as liberal, is leading against the conservative Jamaat-e-Islami.
Without sustained political will Rohith Vemula’s legacy may remain symbolic rather than catalysing structural change in higher education
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The prolonged delay in reconstituting commissions, boards, and corporations in Jharkhand is increasingly being seen not merely as administrative negligence but as a consequence of coalition politics.
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The current controversy around the UGC regulations is meant neither to promote social justice and equity nor hurt the interests of the dominant castes. It’s meant for the two to be at loggerheads and further consolidate their support behind the BJP-RSS combine
Without sustained political will Rohith Vemula’s legacy may remain symbolic rather than catalysing structural change in higher education
The uproar over the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a revealing moment in India’s uneasy engagement with caste.
The task before policymakers is not to choose between competing fears, but to design systems that deftly assimilate both.
A close look at reported cases over the past ten years shows that there is no pattern of rampant misuse of the SC/ST Act in universities or higher education institutions
The Supreme Court of India hastily put a stay on the latest gazette notification of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Equity norms.
The controversy over the UGC’s regulations has turned a debate over campus equity into a proxy for deeper anxieties about succession and power within the Bharatiya Janata Party
The recent University Grants Commission regulations advocating equity on campuses across the country were rolled back after unprecedented protests by upper caste groups.
The UGC regulations reflect the contradictory reality of Indian society that has defined the post-Independence historical context and remain unresolved to this day
The upper castes believe that the UGC regulations are a death knell to their own existence
While the Nepal elections are broadly turning into an old guard versus Gen-Z battle, the Bangladesh contest remains between old guards
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Indian Prime Minister extends warm greetings to BNP leader, affirms support for democratic and inclusive Bangladesh as party secures landslide win in first polls since 2024 uprising
Bangladesh Nationalist Party declares it has won majority seats to form next government, replacing interim setup post-2024 uprising; Tarique Rahman poised for premiership as official results pending from Election Commission
Australia vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Check real-time updates of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match 19 clash between Australia and Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
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In a TV-scape that is scattered with high-profile crime dramas struggling to justify their continuations, Kohrra does something rare and actually ups the stakes by digging deeper.
At the heart of The Tablet lies a story about survival shaped by silence—about a mother who must withhold the truth to protect her child, and a child who continues to dream despite the weight he unknowingly carries.
Hansal Mehta’s Shahid finds even greater resonance in the present, with the use of laws that advocate Shahid Azmi fought against becoming even more draconian than when he was alive.
Ahead of Kennedy's OTT release on Zee5, actor Rahul Bhat opened up about his character, his bond with Anurag Kashyap, his upcoming projects and more.
At the heart of The Tablet lies a story about survival shaped by silence—about a mother who must withhold the truth to protect her child, and a child who continues to dream despite the weight he unknowingly carries.
Hansal Mehta’s Shahid finds even greater resonance in the present, with the use of laws that advocate Shahid Azmi fought against becoming even more draconian than when he was alive.
Ahead of Kennedy's OTT release on Zee5, actor Rahul Bhat opened up about his character, his bond with Anurag Kashyap, his upcoming projects and more.
Angela Schanelec, Anthony Chen, Alain Gomis are part of an eclectic bunch bringing new films to the 76th edition.
Marijana Jankovic’s Home, which had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, is an emotionally astute debut that is comfortable observing rather than being incendiary or confrontational.
At a time when AI and augmented reality appear to be threatening artistic practices, originality and creative expression, a few practitioners associated with the India Art Fair 2026 are amalgamating age-old artistic traditions with cool interactive tech tools.
National Award–winning filmmaker Varun Tandon, known for short films like Syaahi (2016) and his latest Thursday Special (2026), reflects on his journey and creative process.
Sorrentino regular Toni Servillo plays a fictional Italian president looking back as his term winds up
‘Trijya’ shapes itself into a study of inter-connectedness and what becomes of sensitive people cornered by the chaotic order of the world.
In India, a film doesn't always get judged after release. Sometimes it's judged even before it reaches a theatre.
As Kumbalangi Nights marks seven years today, one is reminded of how its quiet canals, emerald stretches and lived-in community form a striking terrain to explore masculinity in its most unvarnished form.
Recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award last week, Rajam ji remains humble and grounded.
Jaspal Singh Sandhu returns with a morally charged prison thriller led by Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta and Kumud Mishra. The performances hold firm, even when the mystery loosens its grip.
On Ritwik Ghatak's 50th death anniversary, here's remembering the visionary filmmaker through the site-specific installation exhibition curated by Sovan Tarafdar, which engages with the filmmaker’s eight feature films through dialogues with eight contemporary artists.
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.
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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
IT Rules 2026: India’s Creator Economy Shall Pay the Price for User Safety & Privacy
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New Tax Regime 2.0: Should Taxpayers Finally Ditch Exemptions And Make The Switch?
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As February 14 is round the corner, check out these menus across India to celebrate the day of love with your special one!
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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
