Vir Das's 'two Indias' monologue in the US has landed him in the crosshairs of right-wing groups. They have succeeded in creating an atmosphere where organisers will hesitate in …
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Football Fans in India Left Fuming Over Poor Broadcast Quality of FIFA World Cup 2022
Fans trying to watch the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on the Jio Cinema app complained of incessant buffering and breaks in playback, despite having excellent internet connectivity …
Pakistan Bans Movie ‘Joyland’, its Official Entry for the Oscars
The film is about a man who falls in love with a transgender woman.
Seoul Halloween Crush: Understanding the Science of Crowds Could Help Prevent Disasters
A better understanding of how crowds work is vital as more of the world’s population move to cities.
Kerala Govt To Create Awareness About Body Shaming In Schools
State general education minister V. Sivankutty said that the government will consider making it part of the education curriculum.
Indiscriminate Extension of Reservations Is a Lazy Form of Politics. What We Need Is Redistribution
Extending reservations to the 'upper castes' who are poor or singly disadvantaged delegitimises the concept of double disadvantage: social marginalisation and economic ill-being.
Bengaluru: Comedian Vir Das’s Show Cancelled Under Pressure From Right-Wing Outfit
The Hindu Janajagruthi Vedike had urged the police to cancel Das's show, alleging that he had passed 'derogatory' remarks against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India during a …
In ‘The Song of the Cell’, Cellular Therapy Heralds the Rise of a ‘New Human’
With his third book in a planned quartet, Siddhartha Mukherjee once again demonstrates that he is a storyteller with the mind of a scientist and the heart of a …
Why a Paid ‘Blue Tick’ Verification on Twitter Is Fundamentally Flawed
Despite its flaws, the existing verification process largely succeeded in rooting out a sizable chunk of illegitimate activity on the platform. But by charging $8 payment verification, Elon Musk's …
‘Glaring Lapses in Probe’: SC Acquits 3 Men Sentenced to Death for Brutal Gang-Rape, Murder of Teen
The apex court bench likened the trial court's role to that of a "passive umpire's". The young woman's father has expressed disappointment with the verdict and said the system …