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Monday, April 6, 2026
TopicPunjabi films

Topic: Punjabi films

Punjab is undergoing an indie film revolution. Challenging the Jatt Sikh domination in cinema

From Anmol Sidhu to Gurvinder Singh, Punjabi indie filmmakers have gained international critical acclaim. But their films have few takers in Indian theatres.

Hindi cinema is ‘fixing’ its Punjab on screens. No more Yash Chopra’s mustard-tinted fantasy

Kohrra, CAT, Tabbar, Amar Singh Chamkila, Dunki, and Chamak—this latest wave of Punjabi content is taking an unflinching look at the lingering wounds of militancy, caste, drugs, and police brutality.

Jaggi is not your average happy Punjabi film – it’s a tale of male abuse, homophobia

Jaggi doesn’t host any big stars or unnecessary mainstream vulgarity. It is driven solely by solid writing and a talented cast.

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US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.