The recent verdict by the Gujarat High Court on marital rape marks a significant and welcome decision affirming the dignity and autonomy of women in India. The court’s rejection of a bail application in a case where a woman filed a complaint of rape and domestic violence against her husband and in-laws sets a crucial […]
NEW DELHI : Bollywood’s first sci-fi film, “Mr. India,” was screened at the BFI Southbank in London on Sunday. Sridevi, the late actor’s husband, Boney Kapoor, and co-producer of the highly successful film, attended the event. The Sridevi and Anil Kapoor starrer, directed by Shekhar Kapoor, became a gem in Indian cinema in the year […]
NEW DELHI: Upon the Telecommunications Bill being tabled in the Parliament on Monday, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) hailed the move as “progressive”, hoping for it to get passed in both Houses. The representative body of about 600 internet firms and start-ups, highlighted that through the Bill there would be distinction between […]
NEW DELHI: Movies often draw inspiration from real-life events and personalities, and one such figure who has become a significant muse for filmmakers is Dawood Ibrahim. Dawood Ibrahim, born on December 26, 1955, in Mumbai, is a notorious Indian mob boss, drug lord, and alleged mastermind behind the 1993 Mumbai bombings. His involvement in organised […]
India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is well deserved, rooted in its credentials as the world’s largest democracy, the second-most populous country, a major economic player, a responsible nuclear power, and a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. Despite these qualifications, India has faced resistance and indifference from […]
India is a country of paradoxes, where rapid economic growth and social transformation coexist with persistent inequalities and injustices. One of the most glaring and persistent problems is the gender pay gap, which refers to the difference between the average earnings of men and women for the same work. According to a report by the […]
NEW DELHI: Sajjan Jindal, the prominent Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, has denied the serious allegations of rape levelled against him. In a statement released in his capacity, Jindal asserts, “Sajjan Jindal denies these false and baseless allegations. He is committed to providing full cooperation throughout the investigation. As the investigation is ongoing, […]
NEW DELHI: As the present year shuts its blinds for the next, the Indian film industry saw its share of massive successes, however, the box office duds were not too far behind. No matter the reviews earned, everything comes down to how much amount the movies have earned across domestic and international markets. These are […]
NEW DELHI: In a joint venture to promote the culturally rich tradition of writing in the subcontinent, JCB Literature Foundation and the Serendipity Arts Foundation, have initiated ‘Text/Matters’ at the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa. The JCB Lit Foundation made its debut at the arts festival with this ground-breaking initiative, where it strove to focus […]
NEW DELHI : As the year comes to a close, the spotlight shifts from the reel to the real as several celebrity couples decide to part ways, reminding us that not every love story has a fairy-tale ending. Let’s take a closer look at some notable separations that made headlines in 2023. Kusha Kapila and […]