Discover how 'Academy of Fine Arts', a gritty crime thriller made by SRFTI students and 'shameless' actors on a shoestring budget, defied odds to become the most talked-about Bengali film of the year. Read the inside story.
Lucknow's Bengali Club hosts the 59th All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition from Dec 20 to Jan 8. Free entry. Features top theatre groups & traditional puppet show.
House Democrats release disturbing new Jeffrey Epstein photos referencing 'Lolita'. Images include Bill Gates, Sergey Brin. Full DOJ archive expected soon. Read the details.
Kalki Koechlin discusses script translation woes and rushed productions in Hindi cinema. She reveals actors often get poorly translated drafts, impacting authenticity. Read her full interview insights.
Senior BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar highlights the difficulty MLAs face as Bills are drafted in English first. Read about the language debate in Karnataka's legislature.
Allahabad High Court Chief Justice inaugurates e-AHCR Board Room webpage for Hindi judgments. Translation of reportable judgments from 2010-2025 completed. Read more.
Malaysia's Sunyatee International Foundation makes headway in restoring ancient Indian sutras taken to China. Texts translated into multiple languages and preserved on waterproof palm leaves. Read more.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Explore the flickering realities in Nirica Srinivasan's 'The Anthropologists', where a documentary filmmaker and her husband navigate life in an unfamiliar city. Discover the story of Asya and Manu's quest for belonging. Read more.
Explore Rahul Bhattacharya's novel 'Railsong', a coming-of-age tale set against India's socio-political history through the lens of the Indian Railways and Bombay. A deep dive into bureaucracy, caste, and change.
PM Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with Kashmiri saffron & a Russian-translated Bhagavad Gita on Dec 4, 2025. Explore the symbolism behind these diplomatic gifts.
Apple is set to roll out the iOS 26.2 update for iPhones as early as December 8. Get details on new Apple Music, Podcasts, and AirPods features coming to your device.
Toronto-based writer Vivek Duggal's debut novel, 'Itarsi Express,' gets a major publishing deal with Simon & Schuster India in association with The Sunflower Seeds. Discover the story of this cross-cultural narrative.
In 1823, Colonel Jervis translated math into Gujarati for workers, sparking a movement. Discover how literary icons like Mahipatram Nilkanth became scientific translators, shaping Gujarat's knowledge landscape.
Discover Mini Krishnan's curated collection of translated Kannada stories that explore cultural memory through literature. Read our review of this significant literary work.
Discover how AK Ramanujan's precise language and deep cultural roots made his poetry timeless. Learn why his work remains relevant today at the Koshala Literary Festival.
The Book Club Pune, founded in 2001 by Satish and Mohini Khot, celebrates 25 years as a free, democratic literary institution connecting generations through world literature and translation.
Alibaba launches Quark AI glasses with Qwen integration, offering translation, navigation & Alibaba ecosystem access. Priced from $268, they compete directly with Meta's smart glasses.
Bengali influencer SofiK SK surpasses 500,000 followers despite recent MMS scandal involving his girlfriend. Discover how the controversy impacted his social media growth.
Nine Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal detained by Odisha police for verification of Bangladeshi links despite having valid ID documents. Bhadrak SP confirms investigation ongoing.
President Droupadi Murmu releases translated versions of Indian Constitution in nine languages, enhancing accessibility for millions. Read about this historic step for inclusive governance.
Actor Anirban Chakrabarti reveals why Eken Babu's relatable charm and uncommon intelligence make him perfect for pan-India audience. Discover the detective who solves crimes with warmth and wit.
Social media star Sofik SK confirms relationship with Bengali influencer Dostu Sonali. Get exclusive details about their love story and viral moments.
Bengali influencer Sofik SK breaks silence with new video after MMS scandal. Fans react strongly as he addresses the controversy. Watch his emotional return.
Veteran actor Dharmendra's 59-year connection with Kolkata concludes with his passing days before his final film, co-written by Bengali writer Arijit Biswas. Explore his Bengal cinematic legacy.
Renowned classical singer Shubha Mudgal releases debut detective novel 'The Secret Master', blending music and mystery. Discover this unique literary creation!
Assam CM Himanta Sarma claims the 'Miya' community votes as a bloc while others are divided. Explore the political implications of this statement.
After Bihar landslide, BJP prepares for West Bengal challenge with focus on countering Trinamool's identity politics. Party aims to shed 'outsider' image ahead of 2026 polls. Read full analysis.
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh offers a unique literary experiment exploring physical existence in contemporary Europe. Discover why this crisp, moving work transcends simplistic 'manosphere' interpretations.
Bengali influencer Sofik SK faces massive backlash as private MMS video goes viral. Learn about the scandal's impact and ongoing police investigation.