Women who voted for Trump confused: Ashley Judd
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Hollywood star and activist Ashley Judd says the 42 per cent women who voted for US President Donald Trump are a “confused lot”. “It says that we are…
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Fight those who undermine our Republic: Sonia
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of Republic Day and urged them to fight those forces who undermine the Republic. In a message, Gandhi…
‘Walls only lead to fall of civilisations, empires’
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called for a strong barrier on the country’s southern border, the British government wants a “hard Brexit” with full immigration control, but history…
The spicy secret of New York’s birth
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) The birth of what is now the world’s most cosmopolitan city is the outcome of a “spicy” conflict over four centuries ago where one man’s bravery in defending…
Life is back to normal in Chennai and Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Life is back to normalcy on Tuesday here and in other parts of Tamil Nadu a day after the violence by supporters of Jallikattu-the bull taming sport. “The area is calm…
Governments snooping on you on internet, phones, warns Wikileaks, Snowden journalist
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Internet and mobile phones, smart and otherwise, may have made communications and information access to information instant but also left users vulnerable to surveillance from state agencies, warns…
Protest against Taslima Nasreen’s presence at JLF
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) After a protest by a Muslim group here against the participation of controversial writer Taslima Nasreen at the Jaipur Literature Festival, the organisers on Monday said they will consider their request…
Theatre research need of the hour: M.K. Raina
Aligarh, Jan 23 (IANS) Noted theatre and film personality M.K. Raina on Monday said a university is a safety valve for a democratic system “where there is a space for youngsters to create ideas and…
JLF ends with debate on ‘post-truth world’
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) The 10th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) came to a close here on Monday with a heated debate on the subject of post-truth world. Distinguished writers Anne Waldman, Ashutosh Varshney,…
New book of quotes evokes passion and creativity
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A self-explanatory book that teaches us to build a life of passion and nourish relationships and cultivate innovation of colours and creativity has just been launched here recently. “The Road…
Naqsh Lyallpuri was least recognised poetic genius: Bhansali
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali says Urdu poet and lyricist Jaswant Rai Sharma, known to the world by his pen name Naqsh Lyallpuri, was the least recognised poetic…
Tamil Nadu legalises Jallikattu with a new law
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Monday passed a law legalising the conduct of Jallikattu – the popular bull taming sport – in the state which was banned by the Supreme Court in 2014….
10 years on, Jaipur embraces Taslima Nasrin
By Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) On a frightful night in November 2007, controversial writer Taslima Nasrin was juggling with authorities in the Pink City, unsure of what lay ahead and very concerned about…
India urgently needs uniform civil law: Taslima Nasrin
By Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladeshi author and freedom of expression advocate Taslima Nasrin, who has been living in exile since 1994 after facing the ire of fundamentalists, said on Monday India urgently…
Colourful procession in Tripura on Netaji’s birth anniversary
Agartala, Jan 23 (IANS) Around 2,000 school students and tableaux depicting prevailing issues were part of a huge colourful procession here in Tripura on Monday to mark the 121th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra…
This octogenarian poet seeks new ways to promote Punjabi literature
By Vishal Gulati Chandigarh, Jan 23 (IANS) After making a name in the world of Punjabi literature, an octogenarian poet, short-story writer and editor is now seeking to promote more collaborative ventures among Punjabi authors…
Bombing of ancient sites in Palmyra ‘war crime’: Syria
Damascus, Jan 23 (IANS) The bombing of the historic heritage in the ancient oasis city of Palmyra by the Islamic State (IS) militant group is a “war crime”, the Syrian Culture Minister has said. The…
Police evict Jallikattu protesters in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Nearly a week after watching on the sidelines the Jallikattu protest on the Marina Beach and in other places in the state, the Tamil Nadu Police on Monday morning started evicting…
‘Trump may be persuaded to back the Iran deal’
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who has virulently called the nuclear agreement with Iran the “worst deal ever negotiated”, may come around supporting it, says an American expert on…
Disappointed with Bollywood songs demeaning women: Prasoon Joshi
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Acclaimed lyricist, screenwriter and ad guru Prasoon Joshi is “disappointed” with both Bollywood songs demeaning women as well as the common people who enjoy them and urged bad…