Consent, crowd ratification and crassness: Stand-up comedy under scanner againRecent comedy shows in India have ignited a fierce debate. Performers made jokes about sexual assault and consent, drawing widespread criti...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Focus on structural trends, ignore market noise: Hiren VedMarkets react quickly to news, but Hiren Ved of Alchemy Capital Management advises focusing on reality over narratives. He highlights a glo...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Black Hack Down OTT release in India: When and where to watch Ridley Scott's 144-minute-long war epic movie after 25 yearsMore than two decades after its 2001 release, Ridley Scott's intense war drama Black Hawk Down is experiencing a resurgence in 2026. The fi...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas: 'Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should…' - the raging verse that Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Christopher Nolan honoredQuote of the Day by Dylan Thomas urges people to resist life's inevitable decline. In today's world of burnout, his words champion a fierce...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
House of the Dragon Season 3 OTT release in India: Emma D'Arcy's Rhaenyra set for Game of Thrones-inspired character evolution. Streaming platform, number of episodes and plotHouse of the Dragon Season 3 is all set to premiere in India on June 22, 2026. The Targaryen civil war intensifies as Rhaenyra fights for h...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80President Trump faces challenges to his political power as his second term progresses, with setbacks in foreign policy and domestic opposit...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Bharathiraja: A towering titan who injected raw, rural realism into Tamil cinemaRenowned filmmaker P Bharathiraja passed away at 84. He transformed Tamil cinema by bringing rural realism to the screen. Bharathiraja was ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Trump suddenly finds himself in a perfect storm. Can he survive it?Trump faces mounting challenges this summer, including legal setbacks, weak approval ratings and public anxiety over inflation and fuel pri...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Quote of the day by Malcolm X: 'The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the...' - inspiring lessons on media influence, public perception, bias and importance of thinking beyond headlines by African American civil rights leaderQuote of the day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's powerful words highlight media's immense sway over public perception, capable of shaping views o...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDAAll India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Your vote for their prompts: Risk of ‘AI swarms’ automating political movements risesThey said 2026 marked the first year of grand-scale AI adoption in political management, the results of which will likely be visible in 202...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Annamalai's 'We the Leaders' becomes instant hit as 13 lakh+ people join within 24 hours; Ex-TN BJP chief feels 'profound sense of responsibility'K. Annamalai's newly launched movement, We the Leaders, attracted more than 13 lakh members within 24 hours of its launch, reflecting signi...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
The many roles editors play in shaping writers and storiesEditors approach writing in many ways. Some focus on cutting text, others on flow or consistency. Some encourage stamina, while others delv...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Singapore blocks social media posts attacking Indian communitySingapore has ordered social media platforms to block 14 posts, likely from China, that targeted the Indian community and undermined the na...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Napoleon Bonaparte: "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets" — words that are still relevant today.Napoleon Bonaparte knew information held more power than force. He famously stated four hostile newspapers were more feared than a thousand...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST