Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on International Women's Day, celebrating 'Nari Shakti's' pivotal role in India's progress. Both leaders lauded women's determination, creativity, and zeal, emphasizing their empowerment as central to national development and the creation of an inclusive, prosperous society where every woman can achieve her full potential.

A political storm erupted after West Bengal's last-minute venue change for the International Santhal Conclave, drawing public displeasure from President Murmu. She questioned the reasoning and highlighted the community's struggle for recognition, sparking a fierce exchange between the TMC and BJP over alleged politicization of tribal issues and disrespect to the President's office.

From gothic folklore to small-town legends, these supernatural dramas use fear to expose patriarchy. In 'Bulbbul,' a young bride in nineteenth-century Bengal becomes the subject of chudail whispers as violence closes in. 'Stree' flips the script in Chanderi, where a spirit targets men during a festival. 'Pari' follows a woman chained in a hut, tied to occult rituals and social suspicion. 'Chhorii' traps a pregnant woman in a village haunted by erased girls. 'Durgamati: The Myth' turns possession

When we think of female antagonists, we think of women with gothic makeup wearing deep-hued dresses sporting elaborate hairstyles driven with the sole intention to rule and exploit. But no, over the years, storytelling has evolved, and female antagonists are no longer dictators devoid of compassion. Today, they are complex characters whose reputation of being ‘the black sheep’ is a byproduct of social injustice. Their actions, which are deemed ‘bad’ in the conventional se

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over her reception and event organization. Modi called the incident shameful and unprecedented, highlighting the insult to the President and the casual treatment of Santal culture. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of political maneuvering.