Women, Cigarettes and Freedom: A Century-Long Journey
How cigarettes transformed from symbols of women's liberation to tools of protest in Iran. Explore the marketing, stigma, and rebellion across decades.
How cigarettes transformed from symbols of women's liberation to tools of protest in Iran. Explore the marketing, stigma, and rebellion across decades.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra's comments on Hinduism, Hindutva, and 'love jihad' at a Calcutta Club debate trigger a fierce political clash. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi counters. Read the full debate details.
The Maharashtra zonal round of the national Speak for India debate competition was held at MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune. Students from top colleges showcased oratory skills for cash prizes up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Read more about the vibrant intellectual ev
A man's AI companion broke up with him during a chat about feminism, sparking a viral debate on AI relationships and programming. Explore the details and online reactions here.
Maharashtra's top college debaters dazzled at the Speak for India zonal round in Aurangabad. Winners now compete for a Rs 2.5 lakh cash prize in the national finals. Read about the intellectual showdown.
Podcaster Clavicular faces backlash for claiming high sexual partner count diminishes oxytocin bonding. His viral comments on 'One Night with Steiny' fuel a fierce debate on modern relationships. Read the full story.
Brigitte Bardot, who died at 91, revolutionised female desire in the 1950s but her later life was marked by far-right views. Her story is a lesson in autonomy without solidarity. Read more.
Karnataka's legislature passed the pioneering Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The Congress defends it as necessary, while the BJP calls it draconian. Read about the fierce debate.
An Oxford Union debate video goes viral as Indian student Viraansh Bhanushali reveals he wrote the speech for Pakistani president Moosa Harraj. Watch the controversy unfold.
Kristin Cabot's NYT piece on the Coldplay kiss cam scandal ignites a fierce debate about 'feminism lite', female privilege, and selective victimhood in the public eye. Read the full analysis.
Cadet Ayush Raj of Sainik School Nalanda clinched the Best Speaker's Trophy at the Nalanda District Inter-School English Debate. The school also secured first position. Read about other educational events in Patna.
Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed a heated debate on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary. Speaker Raman Singh called it the freedom movement's life-force, while the Opposition cautioned against distorting history. Read the full debate details.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accepted AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal's challenge for a public debate. Read the full story on the latest political developments.
A fabricated quote pitting Ice Cube against LeBron James in the Michael Jordan GOAT debate went viral. Discover how the rapper shut down the misinformation and what it reveals about online debates.
A bride's viral video playing a Shah Rukh Khan classic on guitar while in ghunghat ignites social media debate on tradition and talent. Watch the clip and join the discussion.
Explore the crucial public discussions from DH Speak Out on December 4, 2025, covering political accountability, economic policies, and social justice. Read the full analysis.
Pakistan's delegation reportedly exited the Oxford Union debate against India before it began. Discover the dramatic details and diplomatic implications of this unexpected move.
Candace Owens explains how her college Women's Studies class turned her against feminism, calling it psychological programming that teaches women to hate men.
Documentary 'Piplantri: A Tale of Eco-Feminism' world premiere at IFFI 2025 showcases Rajasthan's remarkable environmental transformation. Watch this inspiring story!
Nalin Haley, son of Indian-American politician Nikki Haley, demands ban on H-1B visas, citing unemployment among American graduates. His stance triggers immigration debate.
A woman's viral comment prioritizing a 'cute wallet' over a husband's looks ignites a fierce debate on modern relationships and financial expectations in India. Join the conversation!
A recent political cartoon in Deccan Herald has sparked intense discussion about radicalization in Indian society. Explore the controversy and its implications for free speech.
Explore how Indian women's magazines transformed traditional gender roles during economic liberalization, creating the blueprint for today's empowered Indian woman.
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri ignites political firestorm by questioning the legitimacy of India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' during parliamentary proceedings, drawing sharp reactions from opposition parties.
Viral videos showing piles of garbage in Southall's Indian-dominated areas spark intense debate about civic responsibility and cultural stereotypes in the UK.
SP leader Abu Azmi refuses BJP MLA's request to recite Vande Mataram, citing religious reasons. The political confrontation highlights ongoing tensions in Maharashtra politics.
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone gains massive industry support after facing criticism for calling Indian culture 'toxic' during a podcast interview. Colleagues and fans rally behind the actress.
Erika Kirk launches scathing attack on Candace Owens for promoting assassination conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk. The explosive confrontation reveals deep divisions in conservative commentary sphere.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis delivers sharp rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's hydrogen bomb analogy, dismissing it as political theatrics during heated assembly debate.
Bollywood actress Delnaaz Irani defends star kids, questions Khushi Kapoor-Sridevi comparisons, and reveals why Agastya Nanda's grounded nature impresses her most in candid interview.