Language is a dynamic tool that evolved, extended, and reinvented itself in the voices of those who speak it and continues to do so. Perhaps some of the most interesting additions to the vocabulary of the English language have come not from scientists, linguists, or grammarians, but from storytellers and writers, particularly women writers who…
Photo: Virat Kohli/ Instagram Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and iconic cricketer Virat Kohli are often seen as one of India’s most popular power-couples. But, seems like Anushka and Virat couldn’t care less about the spotlight. In a candid chat with film critic Anupama Chopra, Anushka spoke about their marriage—high-octane careers, which are grounded in spirituality…
Oscar-winning actress, Kate Winslet is set to journey to Middle Earth as she joins the cast of the upcoming film ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, directed by Andy Serkis.Winslet will reportedly play the film’s female lead, in a cast that includes returning franchise stars Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen…
Shirin Ansari: Female auto driver from Mumbai Picture this: It’s a rainy day in Mumbai. In the chaotic, wet streets of Mumbai, you stretch out your hand to call an auto as one pulls up in front of you. Rushed to save yourself from the moist drizzles, you quickly sit inside. Right when you look…
Could North Korea get its first female supreme leader? For most of the world, North Korea remains a sealed stage.Apart from routine missile launches, grand military parades and the carefully filtered images released by state media, the inner workings of Pyongyang’s ruling elite remain deeply opaque.Rarely does a single photograph disrupt that familiar script. But…
Pakistan Cricket Team (AP Photo) After a dismal T20 World Cup campaign, Pakistan cricket has been hit by a fresh controversy after an unnamed squad member was reportedly fined for allegedly misbehaving with a female hotel staff member during the team’s stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The incident is believed to have occurred shortly before…
File picture of Neeraj Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) selection criteria to pick the national team for the forthcoming Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar on Monday ran into a controversy after two leading female boxers, Neeraj Phogat and Jyoti Gulia, alleged favouritism and manipulation of results in the selection of…
Dharma Productions revives ‘Dostana 2’ with Sini Shetty as the new female lead, echoing Priyanka Chopra’s beauty queen legacy. The Prime Video rom-com, directed by Advait Chandan, features a revamped script about siblings in love chaos. The makers are gearing up to revive their much-loved franchise with ‘Dostana 2’, and the film has now found…
Representative image/AI generated/ Canva For many in the Indian diaspora, returning home after years abroad is looked upon as an emotional reunion. It’s all about a reconnection with food, family and familiarity. The nostalgia is supposed to overwhelm, make you emotional, and outweigh the inconvenience if there is any. Grandparents meet grandchildren. Old streets taking…
Alia Bhatt’s latest venture, ‘Don’t Be Shy,’ is a heartwarming coming-of-age journey that reframes traditional narratives with its vibrant female lens. Set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video, the film skillfully weaves together elements of summer escapades and holiday nostalgia, all while introducing dynamic male characters that add depth to the story. Alia Bhatt says…