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The success of the Hindi film Main Vaapas Aaunga, now in theatres, featuring Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh, has everyone talking about Partition-era literature again. Familiar names have resurfaced, chief among them that of the iconic Saadat Hasan Manto.But there are many other writers whose work, while not primarily centred on Partition, tackled the theme in their own ways.In my previous column, I mentioned Phanishwar Nath Renu (1921 – 1977), the writer from Purnea in Bihar, whose short story Maare Gaye Gulfam was made into the film Teesri Kasam (1966), about a bullock cart rider who falls in love with…
The recent student-led protests in Delhi have emerged as one of the most significant democratic movements witnessed in contemporary India. What began as an expression of anguish over systemic failures has evolved into a nationwide call for accountability, transparency, and institutional reform. The movement has demonstrated that India’s youth, particularly Generation Z, are not indifferent spectators but active stakeholders in the nation’s democratic journey. Their courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to constitutional values have reaffirmed that peaceful protest remains one of the strongest pillars of a vibrant democracy.The immediate success of the movement lies not merely in drawing national attention…
SPEEDWAY, Ind.-Standing on pit wall as Denny Hamlin completed his qualifying lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Hocevar raised his arms in exultation and turned to hug Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez.Carson Hocevar delights fans with pole-winning run for Brickyard 400Hocevar knew at that moment that Saturday’s time trials at the historic 2.5-mile oval would not be a repeat of Michigan in June, when Hamlin, as the final qualifier, knocked Hocevar off the provisional pole at the 23-year-old’s home track.In fact, after earning his second Busch Light Pole Award of the season and the third of his career, Hocevar will…
Protests end at Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: If the students’ protest held the Modi govt hostage for a week, its potency was amplified by the political class that blockaded the Parliament alongside.But the symphony was not perfect from the start as the anti-BJP bloc had two opposing streams. The one led by Congress viewed CJP with suspicion, haunted as it was by the spectre of the Anna Hazare agitation that became the nemesis of the Manmohan govt and was later found to have been orchestrated by RSS. But Left outfits and some regional parties backed CJP as the voice of…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, insisting the captain should continue representing his country for “many more years” despite another painful ending on football’s biggest stage.Spain claimed their second men’s World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory at the New York New Jersey Stadium after substitute…
New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as education minister brings to a close a five-year tenure (2021-26) riddled with controversies, particularly in his second stint after the 2024 elections.Within days of Pradhan taking charge again as education minister on June 9, 2024, reports emerged from Bihar of a NEET-UG paper leak. Even as the issue subsided after government assurances, it simmered over next two years, only to erupt with 2026 leak, impacting over 22 lakh students. Much of this has to do with the slow pace of implementing the Radhakrishnan panel’s recommendations to reform NEET-UG exam system and NTA.While the health…
World IVF Day is observed every year on July 25, marking the birthday of the first individual to be born with the help of in vitro fertilisation.Also Read | Worried about fluctuating blood pressure? Physician Dr Kunal Sood lists five supplements to helpInteracting with HT Lifestyle on the occasion, Dr Monika Gupta, centre head at Kailash IVF, Noida, shared that while there is certainly a rise in awareness about IVF, there are still many couples who seek help later than they should.“The delay is rarely because treatment is unavailable. More often, it begins with a myth that sounds convincing enough…
The box office journey of Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi’s comedy caper ‘Dhamaal 4′ continues to surprise trade experts. Even in its third week, the film is drawing families to cinema halls. People are loving the crazy jokes and slapstick humor of the favorite character gang. It proves that clean comedy still holds a very special place for weekend moviegoers looking for pure fun.’Dhamaal 4’ shows steady numbers on third weekendOn Day 16 (Third Saturday), Dhamaal 4 is showing stable numbers at the domestic box office. According to the latest live estimates, the film has collected Rs. 1.11 crore net…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed fresh tariffs on imports from 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour practices, with India among 17 economies that will face a lower 10% tariff instead of the proposed 12.5% duty.The new tariffs, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 took effect at 12.01 am EDT on Friday, replacing the temporary 10% blanket tariff that expires at the same time. According to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), goods already in transit before the deadline will remain exempt until July 28. Of the 60 economies covered by…
A satellite image shows an overview of the Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex in Natanz, Iran. | Photo Credit: Reuters Profile “We’ll be hitting that area very probably pretty soon, and there’s not a thing they can do about it,” U.S. President Donald Trump recently said about Pickaxe Mountain, a geological formation around 220 km south of Tehran.The locals call it Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La. Recent satellite images showed a flurry of activity around the formation, including the movement of vehicles, and entrances to what appear to be tunnels. What is under the mountain is not clear, although Israeli intelligence seems…