After India’s ODI series defeat to New Zealand, veteran commentator Sanjay Manjrekar sparked debate by claiming fans “won’t remember” the loss in a few months. He doubled down on his controversial ‘World Cup theory,’ arguing that only ICC tournaments truly define a team’s legacy—especially in 50-over cricket.
In a nuanced and culturally reflective judgment, the Madras High Court acknowledged that live-in relationships may be a ‘cultural shock’ in parts of India—but firmly ruled that women in such unions must be granted the legal status and protections of a wife.
After a string of poor performances culminating in an 11-run dismissal in the deciding ODI against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma’s commitment and hunger for the game are being openly questioned by experts like Simon Doull.
In a sharp political retort, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti has responded to music composer AR Rahman’s recent remarks—calling them ‘communal’—and used the moment to highlight what she describes as the harsh ‘realities of Indian Muslims’ under the current socio-political climate.
When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman suggested communal reasons might be behind his dwindling Bollywood offers, the industry erupted. Now, Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De have fired back—claiming it’s not religion, but Rahman’s towering legacy that intimidates producers. Here’s what’s really going on behind the scenes.
A powerful, often-misattributed quote reveals a profound truth: the soul’s beauty shines not in calm, but in how we rise after being knocked down again and again. Here’s why that matters more than ever today.