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Deepika Padukone faces backlash over Abu Dhabi tourism ad. But she isn’t wearing ‘hijab’

The tourism ad by Experience Abu Dhabi shows Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh exploring the city, with Singh introducing Padukone to some of his favourite spots.

SubscriberWrites: Deepika’s exit from Spirit–Big deal? Or not?

Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit sparks debate on gender, creativity, and market realities in Bollywood—challenging notions of fairness in a complex industry.

Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit isn’t unprofessional. Her boundaries come first

If Padukone gets scrutinised for being ‘too much’, despite being one of the most bankable stars in the country, what message are we sending to the average working woman?

Shah Rukh Khan’s solution for Bollywood crisis—make theatres great again

Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage at the WAVES summit with Deepika Padukone and Karan Johar.

Sabyasachi is telling us: If I can do this as a poor Bengali boy, imagine what India can do

From the way the clothes gazed at the global market, the collection communicated that Sabyasachi is looking at the “next 25 years”.

Angry CAs, Deepika’s flings & Sharmin Segal. OTT controversies that stole the show in 2024

ThePrint rounded up some of the more controversial shows on OTT. Sometimes, the behind-the-scenes gossip is juicier than the plot twists.

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

‘India Occupied Pakistan’? WE becoming part of YOU will only be your headache

There was no Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in Fighter, hence there was no mention of the world-famous 'tea is fantastic'. What a bummer.

Lotus Herbals vs Lotus Splash: Delhi HC comes to rescue of Deepika Padukone’s company

Prima facie no case of passing off or trademark infringement can be made out as products are dissimilar and have different prices, says court.

‘Faltu aggression’—Fighter trailer has Pakistanis questioning Bollywood’s ‘obsession’ with them

Even before Fighter, film critics, authors, and commentators were questioning why Pakistan was featuring so prominently in Bollywood films.

On Camera

Middle powers are showing unprecedented agency. To offset unsteady US era

The participation of middle powers in platforms such as the G20, ASEAN, AUKUS dialogues, and regional security forums positions them as brokers between competing interests.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.