Author: Eva Benerjee

BIG BANG — A R Rahman, an Oscar-winning musician, said that people have had different emotions to the historical film Chhaava, but he also said that writing the music for the movie was an honor. His comments come at a time when people are still arguing about the movie’s ideas, story choices, and language use. Regarding the divided audience response, Rahman says When asked how people felt about the movie, Rahman said that different people had different thoughts on it. He said that movies based on historical or cultural stories often get strong responses because they play with identity, beliefs,…

Iran put wrestler Navid Afkari to death when he was 27 years old. The public and governments around the world condemned the killing, which sparked new discussions about human rights and the death penalty in Iran. As a result of the killing of a government security guard during the 2018 national protests against the government, Afkari was given the death penalty. His killing happened even though many famous people, sports, and human rights groups around the world asked for his release. The Case’s Background You may know Navid Afkari as a famous amateur wrestler from Shiraz. He became famous for…

In India, a number of quick-commerce sites have quietly taken down their widely advertised 10 minute delivery promises from their apps and marketing materials. The move comes as the government looks more closely at rider safety and working conditions in the quickly growing sector. The change in branding is a big change in how the company talks to the public, but many delivery riders say they still don’t know that the claim has been officially taken back. Riders Say They Haven’t Received Any Formal Communication Branding change is a major shift in how the company talks to the public, but…

A software engineer from the US has gotten attention around the world after saying he was fired, hired back, fired again, and finally hired back all in the same month. People shared the story in secret on social media and it quickly went viral, garnering more than a million views. The event has caused a lot of discussion about how companies make decisions, leadership issues, and the culture of the tech industry workplace. The first dismissal over a dispute over data access The coder said the first firing was due to a disagreement over who could access business data. He…

When artificial intelligence has already ceased to be science fiction and become a normal part of the classroom routine, teacher is changing more than ever before. Acknowledging this trend, Microsoft has just announced a significant increase in their offerings for education—and spearheading the release is the newly introduced program, Microsoft Elevate for Educators. Launched shortly before the Bett UK 2026 conference, this constitutes a key part of a wider $4 billion investment by the company to enable 20 million people with AI capability within five years. For Microsoft, the aim is clear — to make sure technology acts as a bridge not a wall.…

Delhi: In a spirited speech that resonated beyond the walls of the iconic SamvidhanSadan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi. “Democracy delivers”, said the Prime Minister, building a strong case for the Indian model of governance in one of the largest democracies in the world in his address on January 15, 2026 — with an emphasis on stability, speed and scale. In front of a global audience of parliamentary leaders, the Prime Minister’s message was straightforward: democracy is not just an academic concept or something that you do every…

Royal Enfield and Krafton India have agreed to work together to add real bikes to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in 2026. As part of the partnership, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650 will be added to the game as rideable cars. This will give players more ways to get around while they’re playing. This is one of the most important brand partnerships in BGMI’s history, and it shows how Indian games and car culture are becoming more and more connected. Pay attention to realism and the player experience Krafton India said that the goal of the partnership…

When transportation company Shadowfax went public, it made a lot of money for Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl, who co-founded Snapdeal and were early owners in the company. Their original investment is said to have grown by almost 158 times, making it one of the most interesting stories of how an IPO can make people rich. When Shadowfax first came out on the market, it brought more attention to the importance of early backers in India’s startup environment, especially entrepreneurs who put their own money back into new businesses. In the early days of Shadowfax, long before it became a…

People can safely drink water straight from the tap, which is unusual in a country where most people drink bottled or filtered water. The city’s public water supply is known for its safety and high quality, making it a model for how to manage water in cities. This wasn’t done overnight. It’s the result of years of steady investment in water treatment, strict tracking rules and well designed infrastructure. As a result, the public water supply meets high safety standards and provides people with clean water to drink directly from their taps. The City’s Plan to Make Drinking Water Safe…

Mumbai is a city that never sleeps, but right now its pulse feels altered. MUMBAI: The country’s financial capital will vote for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) members on Sunday, the first time it is hitting the polling booths after 2017. It is not simply a local civic poll; it is a high-stakes psychological and political war for the soul of India’s richest city. With a monstrous annual budget of over ₹74,400 crore, the BMC is more potent than most small Indian states. But behind the numbers, this election is about legacy and betrayal — and a sudden family reunion on an epic scale that hardly…