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International
How a Surge of Male Anger Shaped Bollywood’s Narrative in 2023
For the Indian film industry, 2025 marked a significant return to traditional themes, as male-driven action thrillers surged in popularity.…
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Business
Demand for Coloured Diamonds Soars as Ultra-Rich Pursue Pink and Blue Stones
Ultra-wealthy Indians are increasingly investing in colored diamonds, drawn to their unique beauty and potential for long-term value appreciation. The…
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January 2 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Brushstrokes of Revolution: The John Berger Story
John Berger (5 November 1926 – 2 January 2017) was an English art critic, novelist, painter and poet. Life and…
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Featured
Dara Nusserwanji Khurody: A Pioneer in Indian Industry
Dara Nusserwanji Khurody (2 January 1906 – 1 January 1983) was an Indian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the…
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Featured
Safdar Hashmi: Champion of Street Theatre and Social Justice
Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954-2 January 1989) was an Indian actor, writer, and theatre activist. In 1973, he co-founded Jana…
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International
Hussein Amin Bicar: The Master Painter of Egypt
Hussein Amin Bicar (2 January 1913 - 16 November 2002), was one of Egypt's most prominent artists of the 20th century.…
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Today in History
2 January in Indian and World History
2 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 January is the birth…
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International
Barış Manço: The Iconic Voice of Turkish Music
Barış Manço (2 January 1943 – 1 February 1999) was a Turkish rock musician, singer, composer, actor, television producer and…
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World History
Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Tawhida Ben Cheikh
Tawhida Ben Cheikh (2 January 1909 – 6 December 2010) was a Tunisian physician and activist who played a pioneering…
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World History
Usmar Ismail: Pioneer of Indonesian Cinema
Usmar Ismail (20 March 1921 – 2 January 1971) was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He was widely regarded…
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World History
Amaka Igwe: Crafting Cinematic Legacies and Shaping Nigerian Film
Amaka Igwe (2 January 1963 – 28 April 2014) was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive, filmmaker, and producer. She…
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Today in History
Science Fiction Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Science fiction has been a popular genre for decades, captivating the imaginations of readers and viewers with its depiction of…
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Editor's Choice
Are you a hellraiser mite or a knobbled weevil? Take the quiz and vote for NZ’s Bug of the Year
Connal McLean, University of Otago and Jacqueline Theis, University of Otago The New Zealand velvet worm’s reign as Bug of…
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Editor's Choice
Focus apps claim to improve your productivity. Do they actually work?
Dwain Allan, University of Canterbury It’s hardly a revelation that we’re living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction.…
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Book
What are your new year’s reading resolutions? 6 dedicated readers share theirs
Jo Case, The Conversation When we think about new year’s resolutions, we often think about changing our habits or new…
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