Raulane is a 5,000-year-old winter ritual from Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, where masked male dancers symbolically marry to embody Sauni fairies believed to protect villagers through harsh winters, blending myth, prayer, and meditative dance into living cultural heritage.
by Tanuj Samaddar
The Women’s Reservation Bill promises 33% seats for women, but delays linked to Census and delimitation have sparked political controversy. With the bill falling short in Parliament, questions over intent, timing and real empowerment remain central to the debate.
Cross-border strikes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Rising displacement and deeper strikes signal a volatile conflict with risks of wider escalation.
Jannik Sinner advanced to the next round in Monte Carlo after a three-set win over Tomas Machac, continuing his strong run at ATP Masters 1000 events.
April has promised blockbuster entertainment to fans of all types of genres, from horror to comedy and romance to revenge, as OTT platforms gear up to release several big names, including films, dramas, and series, from the first week itself.
West Bengal elections on April 23 & 29 spotlight political shifts: TMC unveils ‘Didi’s 10 Promises’ while 19 appellate tribunals review voter eligibility amid SIR scrutiny.
India condemns attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-US war, calls for diplomacy, and deploys warships to ensure safe passage as global oil prices spike.
Lawsuits, injuries, and unanswered questions- the journey of the SIG Sauer P320 from its launch to its adaptation as the official Service Pistol of the US Military. What is the reality behind the controversial handgun?
Amid US-Israel strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and unverified death of Interim Ayatollah Arafi, Tehran retaliates by closing the Strait of Hormuz, hitting Saudi and Qatar energy hubs. Reza Pahlavi rallies for regime change as global oil and LNG crisis looms, impacting India
