Finally, the Assamese film industry is coming of age. The film “Satya: The Truth,” a compelling film, that advocates for the acceptance and understanding of homosexuality is finally given space in its home state. The movie, produced by Tilottama Talukdar under the City Productions banner, and directed by Rupjyoti Barthakur (Baba), takes a bold stand […]
In the serene coastal state of Goa, where promises are often made with the warmth of the sun and the backdrop of lush landscapes, the stark reality of broken political promises has cast a shadow over the Panaji Smart City project. Industry leaders, once reluctant to challenge the establishment, have now found their voice amidst […]
Dominican Sister Lucía Caram, who lives in Spain but is Argentinian, said during a recent television program that she is in favor of homosexual couples being able to “marry in the Church.” In recent years, the Catholic Church has found itself at a crossroads, facing complex questions about its stance on social issues, particularly regarding […]
In a world where individual liberties and freedom of expression are celebrated as fundamental human rights, China’s latest move to control what its citizens wear is deeply troubling. The proposed ban on clothing deemed “detrimental to the spirit of the Chinese people” and that “hurt the feelings” of the Chinese people is not only vague […]
India secured a crucial 1-0 win over Bangladesh to keep their Asian Games 2023 knockout hopes alive in football. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri scored from the spot to get India the win on Thursday. But that’s not the point. Let’s do a recap of the first match India played at the Asian Games. The Reality […]
Today, by the way, is International Men’s Day? Didn’t you know it? Can’t blame you, because it doesn’t receive all the hype and ‘hoola hoo’ that International Women’s Day gets! International Men’s Day was initiated in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, a history professor at the University of the West Indies. The thing is, some […]
Motorbike dealers in West Bengal are an unhappy lot. Their sales have dropped by almost seventy percent. In June this year, the Bengal Government issued a circular that actually prevents parents from buying motorbikes for their kids who are no legally 18 years of age. If you don’t have a valid two-wheeler driving license, well, under the […]
If you are a college student with a modest budget, and still want something with both pizzaz and value for money, you may want to check out the latest baby from TVS, and she’s called the Radeon. After many cryptic tweets and teasers, TVS has finally launched its all-new commuter motorcycle in India today. Called […]
Just hours after she released “God Is a Woman,” a sultry, subtly reggae-infused slow jam from her forthcoming album Sweetener, Ariana Grande has put out an engaging music video for the single. The clip finds the singer hula-hooping with the Milky Way, fingering the eye of a hurricane, and deflecting misogynist epithets, a visual embodiment […]
The Beautiful Game is in focus as the world eyeballs the FIFA World Cup, this time in Russia. The opening ceremony was brief, and surprising in more ways than one. The FIFA World Cup 2018 was kicked off in Moscow with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Luzhniki Stadium, before the first match between host […]
Maryland (USA) : A candidate in the running for the post of Maryland governor has staged what appears to be the first same-sex kiss by any candidate in a campaign ad – and aired it on one of President Donald Trump’s favourite stations. “I’m running for governor to deliver progressive results and to stand up to […]
Los Angeles: Actor Devin Druid has defended the controversial and some would say graphic sexual assault scene from the second season of the teen drama “13 Reasons Why”. The season of the controversial Netflix show saw Druid’s character, Tyler Down, brutally assaulted as Montgomery de la Cruz (played by Timothy Granaderos) sodomises him with a […]
