A patriotic melody resonates with timeless spirit

The first song, Durgamo Giri Kantar Moru, from the period drama Devi Chowdhurani, has been released, celebrating courage and nationhood. It masterfully combines Kazi Nazrul Islam’s verses with Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Vande Mataram, reimagined by Bickram Ghosh. The song features a stellar lineup of vocalists and visuals that reflect the indomitable spirit of Devi Chowdhurani.

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Shams Charania reveals Paul George’s possible return timeline to Philadelphia 76ers after challenging offseason rehab

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to miss opening night against Boston due to ongoing recovery from offseason knee surgery. While making significant progress, George still has rehabilitation milestones to meet. His return is anticipated shortly after the regular season begins, aiming for a healthy and sustained performance after a challenging debut season.

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‘These people are literally killing frogs’: America’s Taylor Townsend apologises for ‘offensive’ comments about food in China

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologised after facing criticism for her social media posts about Chinese cuisine while in Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Her Instagram videos showcasing her shock at traditional dishes like frog and turtle sparked outrage. Social media users condemned her remarks as culturally insensitive.

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Trump admin under fire: Harvard joins 43 college newspapers backing Stanford’s fight for international student speech

Harvard Crimson joined 43 college newspapers in an amicus brief supporting Stanford’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s targeting of international students for political speech. Visa revocations and arrests of pro-Palestine students sparked fears, causing self-censorship in campus media. The case highlights conflicts between First Amendment protections, student press freedom, and federal immigration authority, with nationwide…

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‘I am proud that my mother’s family is Hindu’: Zohran Mamdani visits New York’s oldest temples; ‘While being Muslim myself…’

“I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother’s family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practises, whether it’s…

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India Gate protest: Delhi cops invoke Section 197 of BNS against protestors; charge includes 3-year jail term

Delhi Police has booked protestors at India Gate under Section 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly raising slogans in support of a slain Maoist commander. The FIR also includes charges of assaulting police personnel with pepper spray. Five students were remanded to judicial custody, with their lawyers alleging custodial torture and police brutality.

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