The film began 10 minutes late, with no time wasted on trailers or advertisements. Almost everyone had their phones out, trying to get a perfect screengrab of the film’s title to share on social media.
Pakistani pop-rock band Khudgharz shared a clip from its Karachi concert that shows the crowd singing along as Zubeen Garg’s iconic track Ya Ali is performed.
Sasanka Samir’s Bhaimon Da is not just a hit in Assam, but has struck a chord with the diaspora in the UAE. In Sydney, ‘Joi Aai Axom’ has become a mantra.
Jahnu Barua, a 12-time National Award-winning director, made his acting debut in Paatal Lok Season 2 as Uncle Ken. ‘Prefer being behind the camera,’ he says.
The film’s intention of highlighting sexual assault against men does not come from an honest place. It is laced with homophobia and insensitivity throughout.
Bollywood has long exoticised and misrepresented the Northeast. But now, filmmakers and actors have taken matters into their own hands. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan gave a small nod of acknowledgment to the often-overlooked region.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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