Author: Indmedia

Scattered across rural West Bengal are small monuments, mainly temples, mosques and tombs, made of baked earth.They are unusual for a number of reasons.First, they need sustained care, because plants, moss and lichen flourish in their roofs and walls. Second, they feature intricate and unusual architecture: often, a combination of domes, arches and turrets inspired by Persia; curved cornices and ornamentation; and often European motifs featuring kings and queens, poets and playwrights.Most were built between the 1400s and 1900s. But here’s the third interesting thing about them: while some were commissioned by kings and zamindars, others were commissioned by laypeople…

DR ABHIJEET JASROTIAThe people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are rising against decades of oppression. For months, peaceful protesters led by the Joint Awami Action Committee have faced bullets, internet blackouts, mass arrests and a complete denial of basic rights. What began as demands for cheaper electricity and flour has grown into a clear rejection of Pakistan’s illegal control. Dozens have been killed. Hospitals are under force control. Food and medicine supplies have been blocked. This is not a local dispute. It is the natural result of Pakistan’s long exploitation of a territory that has always been an integral part…

The death of Charlie Kirk became the subject of a nationally streamed debate between podcasters Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson. The duo appeared on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David Friday. There, Owens pitched her theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination while Wilson contested them.Influencer Andrew Wilson (L) and Candace Owens. (PBD Podcast and file photo)Millions of viewers who have tagged along with Candace Owens on her various conspiracy theories about the TPUSA founder’s death – whether agreeing or disagreeing with her- were led to the episode, as it clocked over 3.1 million views in less than 24 hours, Candace…

Harmanpreet Singh (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh was pleased with his side’s winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup but admitted there were lessons to take from the 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener in Amstelveen on Saturday. Harmanpreet, who scored twice from penalty corners, said securing the full three points was the immediate priority, while stressing that India would look to avoid repeating the mistakes that allowed Wales to score late in the contest.“We played very well. Our aim was to create chances and score goals match after match. It…

Emraan Hashmi is currently enjoying the success of his latest film Awarapan 2, the sequel to his 2007 cult classic. Amid the ongoing fervour surrounding the film, Emraan has hinted at the possibility of a third instalment of the franchise.Emraan Hashmi in a still from Awarapan 2.’Awarapan 3 very soon’The actor surprised moviegoers at a Mumbai screening when he arrived at the theatre with his co-star Disha Patani. They arrived at the theatre during the interval, interacted with fans and spoke about the response to the film.Speaking to the audience, Emraan said, “This is a film which belongs to fans…

President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran on Saturday (August 15, 2026) fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”.Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an assertion the Islamic Republic denies.”The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on X.”This strait will…

Atlanta Falcons fans got a new QB controversy before the regular season even started, except this one’s built on a total misread. Tua Tagovailoa’s preseason debut against the Broncos went rough, and a single sideline gesture from backup Michael Penix Jr. sent NFL Twitter into a frenzy, convinced Penix was publicly clowning his own quarterback competition. He wasn’t. But the internet didn’t wait for context because, to be really honest, it was kind of funny and very on point, and maybe that’s why it exploded.Here’s the full story of that viral Tua-Penix sideline moment that got the entire X on…

Mumbai: BJP’s plan to provide tablet devices to all 237 corporators appears to have hit a procurement hurdle, with the civic administration finding it difficult to buy the devices through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.According to a BJP functionary, the tablets proposed to be purchased are of Chinese make. Since the particular Chinese-made tablets are reportedly not available for procurement through GeM, BMC may find it difficult to go ahead with the buy through the govt portal.BMC had in recent months decided to procure all of the civic body’s requirements through GeM, govt’s centralised public procurement platform. The portal is used…

New Delhi: With India increasingly bidding for major international sporting events and working towards developing facilities of global standards, Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) 2047 has laid out a framework to strengthen the city’s sports infrastructure and facilitate the development of international-standard sporting venues.International-standard sports facilities have been proposed in emerging growth centres, including Narela, Dwarka and Rohini sub-city. “MPD 2047 builds on Delhi’s existing network of major sports infrastructure, including Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shivaji Stadium, 23 DDA sports complexes and three golf courses. The plan seeks to improve Delhi’s capacity to host national and international…

File photo of college in election Bengaluru: As the country was swept up in the CJP’s protests recently, Bengaluru remained largely subdued. While Freedom Park —the city’s only designated venue for protests — witnessed spirited demonstrations, they lacked the scale and intensity seen in New Delhi, Patna and other cities.The silence on Karnataka’s campuses has deeper roots. It dates back 37 years, when the state govt banned campus politics in higher educational institutions. In 1989, the then Congress govt, led by chief minister Veerendra Patil, ended campus politics amid concerns over violence, political interference and disruption to academics. Though intended…