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Burqas off, stories out—Delhi’s ‘Bhaagi Hui Ladkiyaan’ lay bare their world on stage

Bhaagi Hui Ladkiyaan is a bold, irreverent play staged as part of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art’s inaugural theatre festival in Sundar Nursery. ‘Imagine being a fly on the wall in Nizamuddin Basti.’

What does the Quran say about the hijab? Prophet said law of land foremost

Wearing a headscarf is a matter of personal freedom in Islam. But the Prophet always prioritised the law of the land.

Afghan women are telling Taliban ‘Don’t touch my clothes’. It’s a new culture war

Many ask if the Taliban have changed. What people forget to ask is how Internet has changed Afghan women.

Pakistani nuclear physicist Parvez Hoodboy called hijab abnormal. And made women angry

Hoodbhoy’s remarks were met with a barrage of criticism on Pakistani social media, with many branding his comments as inaccurate generalisation.

Collapse of Kabul will go down as one of the greatest defeats in American history, says Trump

Hours after the Taliban occupied the presidential palace in Kabul, former US President Donald Trump said in a statement that what Joe Biden has done in Afghanistan is 'legendary'.

Burqa controversy shows Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana not always Uddhav Thackeray’s voice

Under Bal Thackeray, Shiv Sena never publicly disowned Saamana’s editorials. Experts say party’s image suffers if the leadership distances itself from its mouthpiece.

Sri Lanka enforces ban on women’s face veils in the wake of Easter bombings

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena announced the ban from Monday amid emergency measures being put it place to ensure national security.

GLOBAL PULSE: Theresa May is contrite but not on her knees, Norway to ban burqa and China bans celebrity gossip sites

THERESA MAY IS CONTRITE, BUT NOT ON HER KNEES Diminished, contrite and defiant, Theresa May faced one of her toughest audiences — her own MPs.

On Camera

From Virat & Anushka selling sarias to dentist ads, Bihar walls tell a ‘rurbanisation’ story

Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.