Bhindrawale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

Bhindranwale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

The Emergency is still a controversial issue in the Indian polity, and sparks are bound to fly when a controversy-courting actor like Kangana Ranaut seeks to present it onscreen. However, the film's release has been stuck as various Sikh organisations across the country, including the SGPC, take umbrage over the depiction of the community and the Punjab troubles. Sep 6, 2024
Sheet Devi and Rakesh Kumar

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze medal victory in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The duo edged out Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a single point, winning with a nail-biting score of 156-155. Sep 4, 2024
Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

IndiGo, a leading budget airline, has recently launched daily direct flights to Jaffna, a culturally rich city in the northern province of Sri Lanka. This new route marks the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in IndiGo's rapidly expanding 6E network. The airline's second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo, this strategic move is expected to strengthen the cultural and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka, which have been marked by cooperation in the fields of commerce, infrastructure development, and air connectivity. Sep 1, 2024