New legal code formalises domestic violence within limits, embeds class-based justice system and replaces protections under the 2009 EVAW law
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As a perfect facilitator, Jeffrey Epstein extended the perks of his sociopathic zeal—the kind of fun suitable for the world of dark web—to his peers. He offered a glimpse into some of the world’s bigwigs without their masks
Through Khalid’s letters and essays by contributors such as Romila Thapar and Anand Teltumbde, the anthology shows how protest vocabulary—words like “azadi” and “inquilab”—is reframed as suspect, making speech itself vulnerable to prosecution in a polarised political climate.
In a 6–3 ruling, the top court says sweeping import duties lacked clear congressional approval, reshaping America’s trade policy landscape.
Galgotias University episode is symptomatic of a deeper institutional anxiety shaped by ranking metrics, global collaborations, funding dependencies, and the persistent threat of relevance-driven marginalisation. Sara Ahmed
Despite official recognition and policy assurances, activists allege the government continues to neglect the Kashmiri language
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As a perfect facilitator, Jeffrey Epstein extended the perks of his sociopathic zeal—the kind of fun suitable for the world of dark web—to his peers. He offered a glimpse into some of the world’s bigwigs without their masks
A November 4, 2010, deposition mentioned that Epstein “repeatedly sexually assaulted more than forty young girls” between 2002 and 2005 at his mansion in West Palm Beach, Florida, abusing many of them dozens, even hundreds of times
Language is a well-known tool for shaping a new reality, and compliant media are happy to push the agenda.
Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre’s memoir was written in the hope of building a world where the powerful are held to account. It was published months after she died of suicide in 2025
In the US, the response to the Epstein files and their importance has been filtered through a media ecosystem constrained by legal risk, economic fragility and proximity to power
The repeated, inhumane, and systematically careless violation of the basic tenet of universal value is what the Epstein files have made public
As the Epstein files resurface, are we seeking justice or feeding a system that turns suffering into spectacle?
The time is right to dissect the dynamics of the spiritual wellness industry and shine the light of accountability on the powerful figures who drive it
In the US, the Epstein disclosures have opened a window into the lives of the rich and the famous, but no action has been taken. In Europe, however, heads have rolled
Marina Abramović’s work is active, alive and pressingly contemporary. At an uncannily youthful 79, she exudes an intimidating calm, despite the brutal images she guided us through at her lecture on the history of performance art last week at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale—from live fireworks against a man’s leg to an eyeball being sliced open
The “movies can change the world, but not in a political way” stance at the Berlin Film Festival paves the way for a counter—art for art’s sake is a pretense that can no longer hold up
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Despite official recognition and policy assurances, activists allege the government continues to neglect the Kashmiri language
New legal code formalises domestic violence within limits, embeds class-based justice system and replaces protections under the 2009 EVAW law
Karim Benzema will face his former club Al-Ittihad in a Saudi Clasico with heavy title implications. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, will try to keep the pressure on at the top as they host Al-Hazem with Ronaldo expected to lead the line following his recent return to the squad
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Director Anusha Rizvi’s actions in the past suggest that feminism is good to partake in when it comes with glorification and helps make good art, but not when it comes at the cost of questioning those around us.
In light of the release of Anurag Kashyap's ‘Kennedy’ on February 20, the following selection traces a lineage of Hindi neo-noir films that reimagine crime as a structural and psychological condition.
As Hindi cinema, by and large, continues to fail to create films depicting the regular life of an Indian Muslim sans stereotyping, The Great Shamsuddin Family comes as a breath of fresh air
The “movies can change the world, but not in a political way” stance at the Berlin Film Festival paves the way for a counter—art for art’s sake is a pretense that can no longer hold up
In light of the release of Anurag Kashyap's ‘Kennedy’ on February 20, the following selection traces a lineage of Hindi neo-noir films that reimagine crime as a structural and psychological condition.
As Hindi cinema, by and large, continues to fail to create films depicting the regular life of an Indian Muslim sans stereotyping, The Great Shamsuddin Family comes as a breath of fresh air
The “movies can change the world, but not in a political way” stance at the Berlin Film Festival paves the way for a counter—art for art’s sake is a pretense that can no longer hold up
Marina Abramović’s work is active, alive and pressingly contemporary. At an uncannily youthful 79, she exudes an intimidating calm, despite the brutal images she guided us through at her lecture on the history of performance art last week at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale—from live fireworks against a man’s leg to an eyeball being sliced open
Do Deewane Seher Mein (2025) features two opposites in love, played by Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi, delivering an almost-seamless romance that thrives on self-acceptance.
Berlinale 2026 | Das returns to the festival with a graceful, glowing film on all the beauty slipping out of grasp.
Anurag Kashyap's pandemic noir is moody and political, powered by Rahul Bhat but weighed down by excess.
The Oscar-nominated Tunisian director emphasised "without accountability, there's no peace"
Berlinale 2026 | Mamjya Shajaffar and Channan Hanif deliver mercurial, charged turns in a viper-like film.
Important conversations on consent and safety emerge through the film, even as the filmmaking dwindles structurally.
Berlinale 2026 | Opening with a death, the Tamil feature cracks apart convention and structure in unembellished scraps and pieces.
Dance numbers from the 1990s to the contemporary have seen a steady rise in objectification of the female body across choreography, camera placements and lyrics.
Tuttle addressed the open letter critical of the Berlinale’s passive stance on the genocide.
Filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak's latest film is an interrogation that brings to the surface what has long been subdued—the philosophical, ethical and affective tensions that make the epic of Ramayana what it truly is.
Ahead of Assi, a look at the films that shaped Anubhav Sinha into one of Hindi cinema's most politically fearless voices.
Five films that look at political conflicts, including Palestinian titles, were not screened at the 24th Pune International Film Festival even after being scheduled. Why are these films from regions facing cruel atrocities not shown to us?
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died at age 95, according to his family. Duvall was best known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.
Ali's songs have had the irreverence that comes with untutored musicians, discovering and shifting between notes and chords at one’s own will, unafraid to make mistakes.
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
Rising Inequality, Pampered Capitalists: Why India Must Tax its Rich
AI Job Loss, Medical Inflation Risks To Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 Goals, Says Tapan Singhel Of Bajaj General Insurance
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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
