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Imtiaz Ali weighs in on burqa and parda debate, highlights importance of personal freedom and choice

Imtiaz Ali weighs in on burqa and parda debate, highlights importance of personal freedom and choice

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has sparked a conversation on gender, tradition and personal freedom after sharing his views on the practice of burqa and parda during a recent interaction. Known for exploring complex social themes in his films, the director questioned why many people continue to feel comfortable with customs that, in his view, can restrict women’s freedom and individuality. He has been currently garnering love for film Main Vaapas Aaunga. Imtiaz Ali questions burqa and parda practice Speaking candidly on the subject with Samdish Bhatia on his show Unfiltered by Samdish, Imtiaz clarified that his comments were not aimed at any particular religion. Instead, he said he was raising broader questions about societal practices that limit women’s visibility and participation in public life. According to the filmmaker, the issue goes beyond clothing and concerns the larger idea of freedom and equal opportunity. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit …

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

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2 min readSuratJun 19, 2026 01:47 AM IST SETTING ASIDE protocol, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat had dinner on Thursday evening sitting on the floor of a thatched house, belonging to Jitendrabhai Chunilal Desai, a farmer residing in Panikhadak village of Navsari district. CM Patel and Governor Devvrat, who are on a two-day visit to the south Gujarat district, were accompanied by senior district officials. Inside the small residence, nestled amid lush green fields and winding roads, the duo enjoyed desi nagli-chokha roti, khichdi, curry and mixed vegetables served by members of the Desai family. District Collector Manish Gurwani, District Development Officer Kartik Jiwani, district police chief Rahul Patel and others were also present. CM Patel urged people to use resources wisely, considering the current situation. He said PM Modi has linked the environment protection campaign with sensitivity and called upon every citizen of the state to plant and grow a tree in the name of his mother. A total of 1,600 trees of 28 species including Neem, Peepal, Banyan, Bili, Cashew, …

Seafarers issue of ‘utmost importance’: Modi to Trump

Seafarers issue of ‘utmost importance’: Modi to Trump

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U.S. President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit, on June 17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue, in broad terms, of the safety of seafarers with U.S. President Trump at the start of their bilateral meeting in Evian, France, on the fringes of the G7 Summit. “Mr. President, you are aware across the world, Indian seafarers in the hundreds of thousands are working and performing their duties across global maritime trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and their safety is of utmost importance to us,” Mr. Modi said, referring to the killing of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. strike last week off the coast of Oman. “I’m confident that the issue of seafarers will receive the highest priority during the implementation of this agreement,” Mr. Modi said. The Prime Minister “commended” Mr. Trump for his efforts to restore peace in West Asia and said he was confident this would lead to a long-term peace …

Why Federation Cup has added importance this year | Sports News

Why Federation Cup has added importance this year | Sports News

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In the golden hour under the stadium lights, decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar is warming up. On Friday, he would compete in his first set of events at the Federation Cup Athletics in Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi, aiming to qualify for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July. But the 27-year-old from Delhi will have to better his season’s best to meet the qualification standard set by the Athletics Federation of India. His only decathlon event this season was at David Nobles Combined Events in USA, where he scored 7947 points. The AFI-set mark is 7787. He knows its relevance. “It is a crucial tournament for me as the CWG qualification is on the line. I came to India ten days back and landed here three days back to acclimatise with the weather,” Tejaswin said during the press conference. Tejaswin, who is also national record holder in high jump, has a chance to qualify for both events. “I will prioritise Decathlon for CWG as I get to do ten events together,” said Tejaswin. …

Importance of Brian Yang in Ayush Shetty’s career

Importance of Brian Yang in Ayush Shetty’s career

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3 min readMumbaiApr 24, 2026 03:50 PM IST Brian Yang, like Ayush Shetty, was handpicked by now retired Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, to spar with at Dubai. It was a recognition of his deceptive game and tactical nous. But for Ayush, four years Yang’s junior, the Canadian had precipitated his biggest career funk earlier in March at Swiss Open. After 4 wins,Yang had pulled one back at Basel, winning 21-18, 21-19. It led to incredible fury followed by Ayush’s brooding silence – he didn’t smash a racquet, he cleanly snapped it into two with brute force. The reason – he had been leading 10-5 and 12-6 but gone on to lose. The European swing had been rough, and after not speaking to anyone for a couple of days, he sought out a psychologist. While a sign of anger, it was also separately a bow-bending feat of raw strength, like ancient wrestler Milo used to – chopping tree trunks with the hand to thwack an edge. Ayush’s racquet though, had led to worry lines for coaches. …

Amitabh Bachchan reflects on fleeting nature of time and importance of staying active | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan reflects on fleeting nature of time and importance of staying active | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 17, 2026 09:43 PM IST Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his blog to reflect on the fleeting nature of time, the importance of staying mentally and physically active, and the enduring value of patience. Drawing from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s writings, Amitabh wrote on his Tumblr blog, “A few thoughts from Babuji’s works and the days pass by, it was the previous month just now and the next is upon us .. coercing us to be reminded how time passes away so soon. Mobility is the key. Keep the body mobile, keep the mind mobile and the strength of mobility shall be evident, suddenly, rather than sitting around without any reason.” The actor further added, “Patience, be the cross word that needs solution each moment .. even a moment is a test on patience. But it pays and pays well. Not monetarily speaking, but philosophically. A study on the subject would have been a huge benefit .. actually a study per se on any topic would have been several …

Filmmakers ensure writers don’t realise importance, says Border 2, Jawan writer Sumit Arora: ‘Zyada sar chadh jayenge’

Filmmakers ensure writers don’t realise importance, says Border 2, Jawan writer Sumit Arora: ‘Zyada sar chadh jayenge’

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Everyone from Varun Grover to the Screenwriters Association of India has spoken about it. Writers have demanded not just credit but a prominent position on posters and promotional material for films. An outsider watching all this would assume that film writers have always had it bad, always struggling for the spotlight. But the Salim-Javed era was half a century ago. Sahir Ludhianvi commanded respect and money even before then. To say that writers’ rights have deteriorated in Bollywood would be no exaggeration. And Sumit Arora, known for films like Jawan and Stree, agrees in part. Writer Sumit Arora has spoken up about writers’ rights and remuneration in films. Sumit Arora on writers’ rights In a chat with Hindustan Times, Sumit argues that the importance of writers in cinema is finding its place back again after a period where writing was relegated to the ‘not-so-important’ shelf in filmmaking. “Everyone’s best film in the last 20 years has been very original. Now, it is not even considered possible to make a film without a good script. Whoever …

‘Suryakumar Yadav can put South Africa under pressure’: Neil McKenzie explains importance of India captain and spin factor in T20 World Cup Super 8 clash | Cricket News

‘Suryakumar Yadav can put South Africa under pressure’: Neil McKenzie explains importance of India captain and spin factor in T20 World Cup Super 8 clash | Cricket News

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5 min readHyderabadFeb 21, 2026 02:08 PM IST India will begin their Super 8 campaign of the ongoing T20 World Cup by facing South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, in a replay of the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Ahead of the match, former South African batsman Neil McKenzie spoke exclusively to The Indian Express on what to expect from the high-octane clash. Excerpts: ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO If you had to pick one player from both sides, who would it be?That’s a tough one. Both sides are littered with unbelievable players and guys that can take the game away from you. The obvious choice would be choosing one of the top three in a highly skilled, talented six-batter lineup that India and South Africa have. In that department, it’s not who gets the 60, the 70, the 80, but it’s going to be who plays the spinners in that middle stage. So, a guy like Suryakumar Yadav, how he comes in there, how he puts the South African bowlers …

‘Matter Of Immense Pride’: PM Modi Highlights Importance Of Northeast’s First Highway-Runway | India News

‘Matter Of Immense Pride’: PM Modi Highlights Importance Of Northeast’s First Highway-Runway | India News

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Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 14:33 IST PM Modi inaugurated the Northeast’s first emergency landing facility in Assam, enhancing defence and disaster response. IAF showcased its capabilities with a 40-minute air show. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the image of the emergency landing facility on social media. (Image: PTI; X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the strategic importance of the Northeast’s first emergency landing facility (ELF) in Assam, calling it “a matter of immense pride.” In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said the facility would serve as a crucial asset both for defence purposes and during natural calamities. It is a matter of immense pride that the Northeast gets an Emergency Landing Facility. From a strategic point of view and during times of natural disasters, this facility is of great importance. pic.twitter.com/eGaJIcptrf— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2026 “It is a matter of immense pride that the Northeast gets an Emergency Landing Facility. From a strategic point of view and during times of natural disasters, this facility is of great importance,” the …

‘If an artwork fails to make people feel its dissent, it is essentially lifeless’: Chinese artist and activist on the importance of confrontation | Eye News

‘If an artwork fails to make people feel its dissent, it is essentially lifeless’: Chinese artist and activist on the importance of confrontation | Eye News

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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has long rejected the belief that art can exist in isolation. Rooted in lived experience, where the personal and the political are often inseparable, his practice over more than three decades has consistently responded to the manner in which power shapes memory and history. A leading figure of the Chinese avant-garde in the ’90s, he found himself frequently in conflict with state authority and emerged as one of its most prominent dissident voices, particularly after leaving China in 2015 and taking up temporary addresses in Berlin, Cambridge and now Montemor-o-Novo (Portugal). His first India solo at Nature Morte gallery in Delhi brings together works that reflect his long-standing inquiries into material and authority. On view, among others, is Stone Axes Painted White, which reconfigures Neolithic tools as well as a series of Lego works — a material he has used extensively since the mid-2010s — that reimagine paintings by Indian modernists SH Raza and VS Gaitonde into pixel-like grids. In an email interview ahead of his India visit, he reflects on …