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Polynomial Politics: Imagining India as a Country Led by Lower Castes

This article is a review of the book Indian Philosophy, Indian Revolution: On Caste and Politics by Divya Dwivedi and Shaj Mohan, edited by Maël Montévil, published in April 2024. At...

“As a nation, we did not have a religious identity before but now I don’t know why…”: Actor Vidya Balan

India has become “more polarised” when it comes to religion, with people desperately searching for anything that gives them a sense of “identity,” said award winning actor Vidya Balan.

India’s 17-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju scripts history, becomes youngest World Chess Championship contender

India’s Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest player to win the Chess Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada.

Watch: A musical take on our Prime Minister

Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, a well-known journalist and writer, has made a music video called "Saheb" in Hindi. "With the nation's political climate heating up and the Lok Sabha elections round the corner, we bring you a musical take on our Prime Minister," read the description of music video.

Jose Buttler drives Rajasthan Royals to triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders in table-toppers showdown

In a display of sheer batting brilliance, Jose Buttler lit up the stage with a merry swing of his bat, crafting a remarkable 107 to single-handedly lead Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a sensational two-wicket triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), scripting the IPL's most monumental run chase on Tuesday.

Tandav: Discussed for the wrong reasons

Every time I watch an Indian political drama and before my criticism about its shortcomings, gross misrepresentations, and appropriations take place, the Indian far-right would have already got offended and started a campaign against it just because of a dialogue or a scene.

Don’t join WhatsApp if not accepting new policy: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Monday said accepting the new privacy policy of social messaging app WhatsApp was a "voluntary" thing and one can choose not to use or join that platform if one did not agree with its terms and conditions.
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Mesut Ozil flying to Istanbul, Fenerbahce club says on social media

Footballer Mesut Ozil, a German national of Turkish descent, on his way to Istanbul to complete Fenerbahce move, the club announced on Sunday.

Behind the name of Kerala’s Mohammed Azharuddeen who hit a 37-ball century

The 26-year-old right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper Azharuddeen named after former India captain and veteran cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
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Digital rights group writes to UGC, Ministry of Education on exam proctoring

Following multiple reports of the use of exam proctoring technology by various universities across the country, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) wrote to the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Education highlighting the shortcomings of this technology and asking them to issue detailed guidelines for conducting online examinations.

Cinema theatres to reopen in Kerala from January 5

Kerala set to open cinema theatres from January 5 with 50 per cent seating capacity.
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Malayalam director Naranipuzha Shanavas dies at 37

Naranipuzha Shanavas, best known for directing the recently released Malayalam movie Sufiyum Sujathayum passed away on Tuesday.

Kim; the beauty of the wilderness

My filims are out of mediocrity, Kim ki Duk the south korean director known for his eccentric cinematic oeuvre, once said. May be that 's why the characters in his filims don't talk much. Most of the movies have very little dialogues, rather the scenes captured were excruciating. The fictional sculpture seems to be the mild surface of the sea, and the violence unexpectedly exploding are evident of how Kim's treatment of motif is idiosyncratic. It scares the audience sometimes with blood drips, and the scenes of cut penis, bitten vagina.
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Legendary filmmaker Kim Ki-duk dies of COVID-19

Award-winning and legendary Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk died from Covid-19 complications in Latvia, the country's media have reported.

Players walk of the pitch, UCL match suspended after racist remark by official

UEFA Champions League match between PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir suspended following alleged instance of racism on the part of the fourth official towards the Turkish side’s assistant manager. https://twitter.com/FUT21News/status/1336408047812567048?s=19 Pierre...
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Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after COVID-19 vaccines

In an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, 2022 World Cup chief executive Nasser Al-Khater said Qatar is now planning for a “complete normal World Cup in 2022 after rapid progress in producing vaccines for the coronavirus."

Diego; Ardent and genius player with strong social fervours

The evident, outspoken revolutionary to a sharp- tongued rebel, a quintessentially fit athlete to a bloated addict, voice for the oppressed and the presence who made himself felt. Listless attributes and attainments, albeit the vices, lies the question, of how Diego Maradona, would etch himself in the history, the most polarising figure in football history, succumbing to a cardiac arrest, bidding adieu abruptly, at the age of 60.
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