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The proposed amendment had sparked widespread concern over the future governance of Chandigarh, the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. Officials have clarified that there will be no changes to the city’s administrative structure, which currently functions as a Union Territory under the President’s oversight, with the Governor of Punjab acting as its Administrator.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dharmendra didn’t believe in retirement: “Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long".
Locals, NGOs, and others opposed the clearing of nearly 1,700 trees for a Sadhu Gram at the Kumbh Mela 2027. Political promises, presented as religious needs, have turned this environmental dispute into a fight over identity and power.
Despite the Centre's claim that the 131st amendment bill has been shelved, parties across Punjab suspect an attempt to dilute federalism and undermine Punjab’s historic claim to Chandigarh.
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Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025. He was 89-years-old. Author Mukul Kesavan took a look at the actor's career in 2008 in a piece about how despite acting in nearly 250 films and delivering some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances, Dharmendra remained one of Bollywood’s most overlooked talents.
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Bihar’s crises are not isolated statistics but lived realities, revealing a state where systemic neglect, social inequities and political disregard have turned everyday survival into an act of endurance.
As the results became clearer on November 14, JD(U) workers began chanting slogans about Nitish—among them, “Tiger abhi zinda hai (Tiger is alive)” and “Nitish zaroori bhi hain, majboori bhi (Nitish is indispensable)”
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The Left parties, which champion women’s representation and empowerment, fielded only one woman among their 33 candidates in the Bihar election
Despite persistent reports of declining health and speculation that his political run was ending, Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in for an unprecedented 10th term as CM of Bihar today.
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Stories about Bihar’s migrant labour will continue to be told only during elections, but with silence on the question of class
Haq, the new film inspired by this landmark case, captures the intimate struggle of a woman seeking dignity within a system stacked against her, even as it stops short of exploring the political tremors that reshaped India for decades to come.
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Behind the toll of dead and injured in the Delhi blast lie shattered families, an embattled university and communities grappling with renewed suspicion
An accidental blast at a police station in Nowgam, Kashmir, leaves behind grieving kin and questions about the handling of seized contraband
A death sentence to Sheikh Hasina hiding in Delhi, a fractured political system trying to repair ties with Pakistan and elections round the corner, Bangladesh has become a headache for India
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Bihar's migrant workers, a constant through time, are driven to other states not just by poverty but by a need for change and opportunity.
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The blast at Nowgam police station has left several families homeless, with two houses facing complete damage. At least fifty houses have been left with broken windows and doors, and residents say they are homeless.
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Veteran star Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by Karan Johar.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dharmendra didn’t believe in retirement: “Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long".
Dharmendra’s presence in Hindi cinema has been nothing short of legendary. Often referred to as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s impact is larger than life, yet grounded authenticity that makes him relatable to generations of audiences. Through the difficult news surrounding his ill-health, what will continue to provide comfort is the stable foundation of his headstrong, vibrant career. Across six remarkable decades, he brought to life an extraordinary range of characters — from the fearless action hero and passionate romantic to the comic genius and the man of deep emotion — shaping the very vocabulary of Indian films. This photo story celebrates ten of his most memorable performances, each a testament to the enduring magnetism of a true Hindi cinema legend:
The Norwegian writer-director’s trilogy offers delightfully queer expansions of modern-day relationships
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dharmendra didn’t believe in retirement: “Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long".
Dharmendra’s presence in Hindi cinema has been nothing short of legendary. Often referred to as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s impact is larger than life, yet grounded authenticity that makes him relatable to generations of audiences. Through the difficult news surrounding his ill-health, what will continue to provide comfort is the stable foundation of his headstrong, vibrant career. Across six remarkable decades, he brought to life an extraordinary range of characters — from the fearless action hero and passionate romantic to the comic genius and the man of deep emotion — shaping the very vocabulary of Indian films. This photo story celebrates ten of his most memorable performances, each a testament to the enduring magnetism of a true Hindi cinema legend:
The Norwegian writer-director’s trilogy offers delightfully queer expansions of modern-day relationships
The twin trope has always been a Bollywood staple, yet Kashyap uses it to track how personal trauma mirrors societal decay. Both films are anchored in a world that imagines itself at the edge of collapse: a quasi-vigilante state with the façade of democracy, where the criminal–politician nexus shapes the UP hinterland.
Gaza docudrama The Voice Of Hind Rajab had its Middle Eastern premiere at the inaugural Doha Film Festival.
With films based on real life characters/events increasingly getting entangled in legal battles, it’s time to go back to the storyboard and ask the moot question—is ethical consent possible in cinema?
Razneesh Ghai dredges up an under-acknowledged chapter in the 1962 Sino-Indian war without specificity or sincere anchoring
The film clarifies what has always been underneath its emerald veneer: a political fable about manipulation, state violence, and how citizens cling to illusions.
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Anti-caste films are not simply stories of oppression anymore but of ambition, desire, dignity, and joy. If the mainstream is “waking up,” it is only because independent and parallel cinema has carried the baton for decades.
Though director Anup Singh never met his mentor Ritwik Ghatak, his cinema has had a massive impact on Singh's cinematic oeuvre.
Haq, the new film inspired by this landmark case, captures the intimate struggle of a woman seeking dignity within a system stacked against her, even as it stops short of exploring the political tremors that reshaped India for decades to come.
DIFF 2025: Letters From Wolf Street Review | A Postcard Of Immigration, Identity And Everyday Europe
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For Assam and the Northeast as a whole, Zubeen Da's passing is viewed as the end of an era. Yet his songs are more than simply reminiscences—they are blueprints for the future.
In ‘I, The Song’ (2024), Roder turns a personal catastrophe into a commentary on collective harm. Both the woman and the village are stripped of something essential by careless spectators. The private and collective losses echo each other, and suddenly a missing girl and a missing song don’t feel that different.
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