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More than 2,000 years ago, the depiction of living figures on Roman coins caused similar ructions. It came at a time when the Roman republic was in trouble. The republic would crumble altogether soon after, ushering in the long period of Rome being led by emperor-kings who saw themselves as almost akin to gods. Perhaps the American republic is at a similar stage.

To regain public trust, social media platforms will have to behave more ethically. They should be transparent about advertising, sponsorships and moderation policies, and should make clear how content is recommended.

"The chocolate is soft and melty, and the filling is creamy, and then the crunch of the kadayif. It's all about the texture. Plus, it's sugar.”

A “Virgin Goddess” is regarded as a mortal after reaching puberty, and hence, is replaced.

In several cases, women are manipulated to adopt a stranger child. In the absence of any psychological and emotional preparation, it leads to complications.

Ladakhi leaders had been pushing for separation from the Kashmir Valley for decades due to cultural differences and to address underdevelopment and underrepresentation within the state.

To call Chandannagar’s creations “lights” is an understatement. They are living theatre in bulbs, spectacles where culture, science, and devotion intertwine. In a city where Durga Puja pandals often compete in grandeur, Chandannagar’s illuminations remain the glowing heartbeat of Bengal’s festive season.

From receiving a record-breaking 23-minute standing ovation to sweeping awards and audiences at festivals to commercial success; films about Palestine are having their moment in the world of cinema. Is it just a start?

Stretching from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, the whole river basin supports over 650 million people, a quarter of India’s freshwater, and much of its food and economic value.

Volcanic eruptions are excellent timekeepers because they happen very quickly, geologically speaking. As hot magma erupts, it cools and solidifies into volcanic ash particles and pumice rocks.

The event has been named “Chhotoder Durga, Chhotoder Mela”—a carnival of the young, for the young. This is not just a celebration, but a reclamation of dignity. For once, the spotlight will not shine on their identity as “children of sex workers,” but on their talent as dancers, actors, singers, and organisers.

Look deeper and you find a large population of women, living in tier-2 and tier-3 towns, struggling to wriggle out of the minotaur of patriarchy tightening its tentacles vigorously, to counter the first narrative