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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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Indira Gandhi sought to enlarge freedom while pursuing peace: Michelle Bachelet Jeria

The ex-Chilean president was awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for her work on gender equality, human rights, and democracy.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.