The LPG crunch shows how India’s domestic cooking fuel is tied to the geopolitics of a distant but critical waterway. Unless India widens its supplier base and strengthens its domestic infrastructure, the country may find itself confronting similar crises each time tensions flare in the Gulf.
The third round of trilateral peace talks between Russia and Ukraine spearheaded by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is likely to be postponed
For the Congress, which has been out of power in the state for a decade, a win is a must; for the Left, the verdict will determine its relevance as a national electoral force.
In a repeat of 2021, BJP's chief ministerial face in Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari will take on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this time on her home turf.
US-Israel-Iran War: As war enters third week, here are all live updates of what is happening.
CEC Kumar said that around 17.4 crore voters will be be casting their votes across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Keralam and Puducherry.
From The Handmaid’s Tale to the politics of modern wars, the language of women’s liberation is repeatedly invoked to justify power, intervention and regime change.
Tishani Doshi views war through intimate and fragile moments, where love, memory and loss blur into one another.
The Iran war looks like a high-stakes attempt by the US and Israel to reshape the balance of power in West Asia
The US and Israel through their military actions are out of control. The outcomes of their actions in the form of reconfiguring the map of West Asia will also likely be beyond their control.
For decades, US foreign policy has adopted the pattern of ‘selective liberation’—the deployment of human rights language when aligned with US strategic interests and its relative absence when it conflicts with them
Everyday exposure to violence unfolding in different regions across the world is reshaping how people process suffering, with many experiencing psychic numbing or compassion fatigue
To ignore or lampoon the attempts in Iran against the rule of clerics shrinks the space for the anti-imperialist Left to challenge other political ideologies, such as Hindutva
The Global South must learn from the West Asian crisis that the persistence of neoliberalism alongside hyper-nationalism leads to brutality and genocidal war
From the hijab ban in 1936 to the mandatory hijab by 1983, Iran has been living through extremities amidst relentless conflict over external influences for over a century
For Iran, survival is victory. The martyrdom of Khamenei has had a rallying effect, and its strategy is built on domestic civil-military endurance and regional-global deterrence
Battered for decades, southern Lebanon is, once again, witnessing people fleeing to safer places as Israel’s operation in Iran spirals into Lebanon
The immediate backdrop to the recent showdown at Jawaharlal Nehru University lay in earlier tensions
This book is a true testament of friendship and an act of solidarity
I believe it is possible, and necessary, to oppose repression inside Iran while also opposing foreign military intervention.
According to the report that analysed self-sworn affidavits of 291 out of 294 sitting MLAs, 136 (47 per cent) have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 109 (37 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases.
US-Israel-Iran War: As war enters third week, here are all live updates of what is happening.
Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John confirmed that Iran are still set to play at the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite uncertainty caused by the ongoing conflict with co-hosts the United States
Oscars 2026 Full Winners List: The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history after winning Best Cinematography for Sinners. The filmmaker became the first woman and the first woman of colour to win the category, marking a landmark moment for representation in the traditionally male-dominated field.
At the 98th Academy Awards, Javier Bardem used his brief appearance on stage to highlight anti-war sentiment and solidarity with civilians affected by Israel’s war on Gaza.
Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were included in the list of other 300 names in the Academy’s In Memoriam page on the website.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history after winning Best Cinematography for Sinners. The filmmaker became the first woman and the first woman of colour to win the category, marking a landmark moment for representation in the traditionally male-dominated field.
At the 98th Academy Awards, Javier Bardem used his brief appearance on stage to highlight anti-war sentiment and solidarity with civilians affected by Israel’s war on Gaza.
Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were included in the list of other 300 names in the Academy’s In Memoriam page on the website.
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the Oscars 2026 with wins for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
The comedian returned to host the Academy Awards for the second year in a row
Michael B Jordan won Best Actor at the Oscars 2026 for his role in Sinners. During his emotional speech, the actor thanked his family, collaborators and earlier Black Oscar winners who paved the way.
Mr. Nobody Against Putin's co-director David Borenstein delivered a powerful speech while accepting the Oscar for Documentary Feature Film.
The Oscars 2026 paid tribute to Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, and Rob Reiner during a moving In Memoriam segment.
Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award for Hamnet (2025), becoming the first Irish performer to claim the honour. She was nominated alongside Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve and Rose Byrne.
Red Lorry Film Festival 2026 | Bradley Cooper’s intimate drama examines the uneasy space between separation, self-discovery and the faint possibility of emotional renewal.
The Oscars 2026 ceremony marked many firsts as luminaries from Hollywood and beyond made moving speeches and powerful political statements. While K-pop's global recognition finally got an official nod from the Academy, Autumn Durald Arkapaw blazed a trail with her Cinematography win as the first woman and woman of colour to receive this award in a largely male-dominated field of the industry. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan won the audience's hearts and applause with their heartwarming speeches while Javier Bardem sent across an important reminder with his message of "Free Palestine" that art is never divorced from politics.
From the return of Peaky Blinders to new Hindi and international shows on OTT platforms, this week’s releases bring action, drama and thrillers across streaming services and cinemas.
Pawan Kalyan has responded to the controversy around Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan.
Sentimental Value won Best International Feature at the Oscars 2026, becoming the first Norwegian film to achieve the honour. Director Joachim Trier used his acceptance speech to reference a quote by writer James Baldwin and highlight global concerns about children affected by war.
Salman Khan's upcoming film, Battle of Galwan is now renamed as Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna - the voices behind Kpop Demon Hunters' girl group Huntr/x performed Golden at the 2026 Oscars.
Oscars 2026 Best Looks: From Teyana Taylor to Nicole Kidman, several celebrities descended on the Oscars carpet with the most exquisite looks. Here are the Oscars 2026 best-dressed celebrities.
Actress Saja Kilani, from The Voice Of Hind Rajab wears an “Artists4Ceasefire” pin and speaks up about global conflicts and the power of visibility through cinema.
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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India’s hospitality sector faces a commercial LPG shortage amid the escalating Iran–Israel crisis, forcing restaurants in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai to cut operations and warn of potential shutdowns
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
