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95th Academy Awards prepare for unexpected after Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock

Oscars have lost viewers in recent years, particularly among youth. The team has planned to pepper the show with moments that they hope would spread on Twitter and TikTok.

Oscars slap echoes in Russia and Ukraine, and what Putin hit with his ‘good shot’

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Asked Will Smith to leave Oscars ceremony but he refused, says Academy

The Academy will hold a vote to decide Smith’s punishment for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage.

‘Was out of line and wrong’: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

The apology comes after the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences condemned Smith's actions and said it would explore possible 'consequences' for his actions.

Sit down, Will ya? What Will Smith did on Oscar stage isn’t love, it’s assault

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, it wasn’t for love. Women know it was a red flag.

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Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?