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‘Racist’: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row

‘Racist’: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row

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Amid a massive row during Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Norway over alleged dangers to press freedom in India, a cartoon depicting the leader as a snake charmer, which appeared in Norway’s leading newspaper, has surfaced on social media and sparked allegations of racist stereotyping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a briefing on the summit with Nordic countries in Oslo. (Stian Lysberg Solum/NTB Scanpix) The cartoon was published with a commentary piece by the newspaper Aftenposten just a couple of hours before PM Modi landed in Oslo. It went viral on social media following a row which erupted during one of the press meets of the Indian leader. What does the cartoon show? The cartoon was published with an opinion piece whose headline translates to ‘A clever yet annoying man’. The article stated why India has its eyes on the Nordic region, while the cartoon shows Modi as a “snake charmer” with a fuel-station filling pipe as the snake. Many netizens were quick to slam the Norwegian daily for the allegedly racist take …

Watch: PM Modi, German Chancellor Fly Kite Depicting Lord Hanuman At In Gujarat | India News

Watch: PM Modi, German Chancellor Fly Kite Depicting Lord Hanuman At In Gujarat | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 11:05 IST PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were seen flying a kite depicting Lord Hanuman at the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and PM Modi German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Gujarat on Monday as part of his two-day visit to India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the day. As part of the visit, the two leaders took part in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati riverfront, where they were seen flying a kite depicting Lord Hanuman, drawing attention to the cultural aspect of the programme. After the festival, PM Modi and Chancellor Merz were scheduled to travel to Mahatma Mandir for formal bilateral talks aimed at strengthening India–Germany ties. Location : Gujarat, India, India First Published: January 12, 2026, 11:05 IST News india Watch: PM Modi, German Chancellor Fly Kite Depicting Lord Hanuman At In Gujarat Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any …

“Depicting CSK Were In Jail For Two Years…”: Ex-RCB Star Slams Ugly Fan War

“Depicting CSK Were In Jail For Two Years…”: Ex-RCB Star Slams Ugly Fan War

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Ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India batter Robin Uthappa has bashed the ugly fan war between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters. Over the past few seasons, the banter between CSK and RCB fans has become ugly at times, with both sets of supporters firing ugly jibes at each other. Even the matches between the two sides have led to a few heated moments. While CSK have enjoyed historical success, RCB have had the edge over them in the last two seasons, winning three out of four contests. Days before the suspension of the IPL, RCB edged out CSK in a thriller to bolster their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Prior to the match, RCB fans were seen selling ‘CSK jail’ jerseys, mocking them over the two seasons they were banned from the IPL (2016 and 2017). However, Uthappa, who represented both the franchises during his IPL career, wasn’t impressed with the RCB fans holding up white T-shirts with black strips to …

Telangana Women’s Commission reveals plans to take strict action against filmmakers depicting women performing obscene dance moves

Telangana Women’s Commission reveals plans to take strict action against filmmakers depicting women performing obscene dance moves

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The Telangana Women’s Commission has spoken out against filmmakers depicting women with obscene dance moves. According to a report by Aakashavaani, the commission has stated that they will take strict action against anyone who violates this directive. The commission has also mentioned that legal action will be taken against directors, producers, and choreographers who include questionable or obscene dance moves featuring women in dance videos. This decision comes after several recent Telugu movies have faced public scrutiny. Recently, the song Adhi Dha Surprisu from the Nithiin-starrer Robinhood was criticized by netizens for its obscene dance moves. See the song here: Earlier, a similar controversy arose over the song Dabbidi Dibbidi from the movie Daaku Maharaaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. Netizens were quick to criticize the song and its dance moves, calling them derogatory and uncomfortable to watch. Check out the song here: In response to such criticism, the Telangana Women’s Commission has now taken a firm stand against such dance moves in films. ALSO READ: Veera Dheera Sooran Trailer OUT: Chiyaan Vikram starrer is a night’s tale …

Deepika Padukone drops funny meme depicting Ranveer Singh when he is on call with someone and we can’t stop laughing

Deepika Padukone drops funny meme depicting Ranveer Singh when he is on call with someone and we can’t stop laughing

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. Their social media PDA and mushy posts often leave fans in a frenzy. Now, most recently, the Bajirao Mastani actress posted an amusing meme dedicating her husband, and it is sure to leave you in splits. On March 12, Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram stories and posted a hilarious meme showing a pigeon walking all over the place. The meme’s caption described the situation as “my husband when he is on the call with someone.” Adding Panchayat’s title track in the background, she tagged her husband Ranveer Singh and Vijay Subramaniam, followed by multiple laughter emojis, implying Singh and his friend Vijay’s never-ending conversations.  Post shared by Deepika Padukone Just a couple of days back, Deepika posted stunning pictures on Instagram with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Soon after the pictures were shared by the actress, the Don 3 actor couldn’t stop gushing over his gorgeous wife as he dropped a flirtatious comment expressing, “Lord, have mercy on me,” along …

Case filed against Rishab Shetty, Jai Hanuman makers for ‘offensively’ depicting the God with ‘human face’

Case filed against Rishab Shetty, Jai Hanuman makers for ‘offensively’ depicting the God with ‘human face’

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Even as Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni of Mythri Movie Makers secure partial relief in the Pushpa 2 stampede case, they must fight another legal battle. A high court advocate, Mamidal Thirumal Rao, filed a case against Rishab Shetty, Prasanth Varma and the producers for depicting Hanuman with a ‘human face’. (Also Read: Game Changer worldwide box office collection day 1: Ram Charan film opens big, yet over ₹100 cr behind Pushpa 2) Rishabh Shetty’s first look as Lord Hanuman from Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman. The case on Jai Hanuman makers Thirumal held a press meet recently to discuss the case he filed at the Nampally Criminal Court, alleging that the teaser of Jai Hanuman, released on October 30 last year, depicted Lord Hanuman ‘offensively’. His gripe was that instead of the traditional avatar, Hanuman was depicted with a ‘human face’, thus putting more focus on the ‘award-winning actor than the God’. He said, “The teaser of Jai Hanuman was released in October by Mythri Movie Makers, which is represented by their producers Ravi Shankar …

‘Ashamed to be part of this industry’, Lyricist Anantha Sriram slams Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD for depicting Karna as superior to Arjuna

‘Ashamed to be part of this industry’, Lyricist Anantha Sriram slams Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD for depicting Karna as superior to Arjuna

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Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani starrer Kalki 2898 AD is directed Nag Ashwin’s epic mythological sci-fi actioner that was the biggest hits of 2024 in India. The film became the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the year. The movie fused elements of the Hindu epic Mahabharata with fiction. Amitabh Bachchan portrayed Ashwatthama, while Prabhas took on dual roles, as Bhairava, a bounty hunter, and Karna, a loyal ally of Duryodhana. Also Read – Kalki 2898 AD: Will Mahesh Babu join sequel as Lord Krishna? Nag Ashwin has this to say Recently, lyricist-poet Anantha Sriram slammed Kalki 2898 AD for its depiction of Karna. He claimed that the film portrayed him as superior to Arjuna. Speaking at a public function organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district last week, Sriram told Hindustan Times that it alleged that contemporary cinema was distorting Hindu mythology. It also called for a boycott of such films. Also Read – Deepika Padukone’s maternity break to delay Kalki 2898 AD part 2 shoot? Here’s what …

‘Editor’s Mistake’: Israel Removes Indian Map Wrongly Depicting J&K From Official Website After Social Media Outcry

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Last Updated: October 04, 2024, 12:04 IST The map was taken down with the help of the Israeli envoy after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X. The map was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X The Israeli government has taken down a map of India that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir on the country’s official website following an outcry on social media. The map was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X. “India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu & Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X, who has close to two lakh followers on the platform. ‘Thank you for noticing’ In response to concerns raised by Chavda, Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar wrote, “Website editor’s mistake. Thank you for noticing. It has been taken down.” After the map was wrong map was taken down, Chavda …

Donald Trump biopic depicting him as a rapist hits Cannes, prompts lawsuit threats | World News

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‘The Apprentice’, an explosive new biopic on former US President Donald Trump, made its debut in the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, just as he is gearing up to run for the White House again. However, the controversial biopic already prompted a lawsuit threat from Trump’s team for “sensationalized lies” over certain scenes. Former US President Donald Trump (AFP)(AFP) “The Apprentice” traces Trump’s origin story as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York. However, the movie opens with a disclaimer that many of its events are fictionalised. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Marvel fame Sebastian Stan stars as a young Donald Trump while Jeremy Strong of “Succession” fame plays his ruthless mentor and attorney Roy Cohn. In one of the more shocking scenes of the movie, Donald Trump is seen raping his first wife Ivana. During divorce proceedings, Ivana once accused Donald Trump of raping her, though she later rescinded the allegation. She died in 2022. …

From 11th-century relief depicting Vishnu to illustrations from Ramayana, here’s what is up for bidding at Todywalla Auctions | Mumbai News

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Todywalla Auctions, hailed as pioneers in numismatics—the study and collection of coins and paper money—for many decades, is gearing up for its third Indian Art auction. Scheduled for Tuesday (April 16) evening at Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, the auction would feature 160 lots, including paintings (miniatures), stone sculptures and decorative objects in bronze and silver that span over eleven centuries of Indian art and culture. Under the spotlight here is a Mughal painting featuring two ladies celebrating Diwali with an attendant holding a lit firework, juxtaposed against a show of fireworks at the banks of a lake in the distance. Titled ‘Ladies on a Palace Terrace Celebrate Diwali’, the 1730 painting by Muhammad Afzal, an imperial Mughal artist, is estimated to cost between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. “It is also interesting to note that the paper it was painted on was even 100 years older. Behind the painting, there is Persian calligraphy where Abd al-Rahim Raushan-Qalam Herawi has scribed two verses and signed his name with the date 1022AH/1613 CE,” said Malcolm …