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Ashwin Bows Out Mid-Season... Others To Follow?

Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket this week. But why did he call it quits in the middle of the season? Will more senior players follow suit in the near future?

Ajit Doval Meets Wang Yi: Another Transformation in India-China Ties?

The meeting between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi in Beijing isn’t just about resolving border tensions — it’s about rebuilding trust. Appointed by PM Modi and Xi Jinping, the two special representatives are tasked with a tough job. What does this mean for India-China relations? Shubhangi Sharma explains.

2024 Wrap: NDA On A High, INDIA Left Dry

Six months after tasting blood in the Lok Sabha elections, the INDIA is struggling once again, with Mamata Banerjee staking claim to the alliance's leadership. We take a look at how NDA and INDIA fared in 2024

India’s ‘Act East Policy’ Must First Look Closer East

Unless New Delhi works to stabilise Myanmar, India’s broader eastward ambitions will remain stalled. Meanwhile, over in Bangladesh, India appears to have lost its strategic edge.

What's The Truth In The Atul Subhash Case?

AI engineer Atul Subhash died by suicide in Bengaluru on December 9. In a 24-page suicide note, the 34-year-old alleged harassment by his wife and her family, accusing them of filing false cases to extort crores from him. The case has sparked an intense debate about the misuse of Section 498A of the IPC and its new avatar under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). We explain the details of the case and what comes next.

Director Barry Jenkins On Bollywood & Desi Version of 'Mufasa'

Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release on December 20. Ahead of the Disney film's release, director Barry Jenkins sat down for an exclusive chat with News18’s Dishya Sharma to talk about the desi version of the film, voiced by several eminent personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, AbRam Khan, Mahesh Babu, Arjun Das, and Naseer. The Moonlight director also opened up about his introduction to Bollywood and the possibility of a Mufasa sequel.

Assad Out, Ex-ISIS Jolani in: Syria’s Great Geopolitical Game

Syria has fallen. It is a nation up for grabs. An ex-ISIS man backed by Turkey wants to be the President. Israel has invaded. US thinks: better the devil you know than the devil you don’t. Meanwhile, Iran and Russia are yet to play their cards. What is a great geopolitical game in Syria? Shubhangi Sharma explains.

I Was So Scared When I Got My First Period: Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday turned over a new leaf this year with releases like CTRL and Call Me Bae. She recently also joined hands with Whisper to promote menstrual hygiene and break taboos. In an exclusive conversation with News18's Titas Chowdhury, the actor talks about her first period and why its important to demand clean bathrooms on a film set.

South Korea In Crisis: What Was President Yoon Thinking?

Since last week, South Korea has faced a surprising yet short-lived declaration of martial law, police raids on President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, and a suicide attempt by the former defence minister. We discuss the factors that led South Korea into this emergency and what might come next

Bangladesh Risks Becoming ‘East Pakistan’ Again

Given the atrocities Pakistan has committed on what was the erstwhile East Pakistan, it is quite baffling how Bangladesh is comfortable engaging with Islamabad at the expense of New Delhi.