Dissent & Democracy

Wangchuk’s release highlights the key problem of arbitrary use of harsh laws GOI dropping the most serious allegation, against climate and statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk, raises even more questions for authorities, than his detention did six months ago. From time he was picked up, last Sept, and lodged in Jodhpur jail, it was clear the…

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Yuzvendra Chahal says ‘I’m happily single’ amid RJ Mahvash dating rumours, opens up about depression after Dhanashree Verma divorce | Hindi Movie News

After months of speculation around his personal life, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally spoken about life after his divorce from actor-dancer Dhanashree Verma, which was finalised in March last year. In a recent interview, Chahal made it clear that he has moved on and is currently not in a relationship.Addressing rumours linking him to…

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Meta’s most-famous employee Yann LeCun who calls himself a computer science professor tells students not to study computer science and instead focus on …

Yann LeCun, former Meta AI chief and Godfather of AI teaches computer science at New York University (NYU). During a recent podcast appearance, LeCun joked that he is a computer science professor who argues against studying computer science. Explaining what he meant, he later told Business Insider (BI) that he was not asking students to…

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Elizabeth Taylor’s estate reacts to Taylor Swift’s music video tribute to the Hollywood icon: ‘It is a celebration’ |

Taylor Swift’s latest music video pays a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor, a move that has delighted the late actress’s estate. The video, a compilation of Taylor’s cinematic and personal moments, is seen as a genuine celebration of her enduring legacy. Taylor Swift’s new music video features a tribute to one of Hollywood’s…

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‘Jos Buttler’s form is pedestrian’: Ex-India cricketer sounds alarm on Gujarat Titans top order | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted key concerns for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 season, pointing to their reliance on the top-order and star batter Jos Buttler’s lacklustre form as potential trouble spots.The Titans reached the IPL 2025 playoffs but fell to the Mumbai…

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CBFC slashes 8 minutes of bold scenes from Sydney Sweeney’s ‘The Housemaid’ ahead of India release – Report |

Sydney Sweeney’s highly anticipated film ‘The Housemaid’ has encountered hurdles in India, where the Central Board of Film Certification has mandated substantial edits. Roughly eight minutes of the film have been trimmed, including sensitive scenes with Sweeney and a sequence featuring Amanda Seyfried’s character utilizing a breast pump. Actress Sydney Sweeney has been making rounds…

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Union Budget 2026: Economists outline growth priorities, expect focus on jobs, farmers, MSMEs

The Union Budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year will be presented on Sunday, February 1, with the government expected to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing and digital transformation, according to experts.Osmania University Professor Satish Raikindi outlined a range of expectations from the upcoming budget, suggesting that the government is likely to place emphasis…

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Tree Coffee Is Having Its Climate Moment | India News

In the traditional belts of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, planters speak of a calendar that no longer follows memory. Jacob Mammen, managing director of Badra Estates, says climate change is already having a significant impact on the cultivation of traditional coffee varieties such as Arabica and Robusta coffee. The biggest challenge, he explains, comes from…

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