MEA Rejects USCIRF Report as ‘Propaganda on India’ for Religious Freedom

02 May 2024

India rebuffed the US Commission on International Religious Freedom's report on Thursday, denouncing it as "biased" and asserting that the organization lacks the understanding to grasp the country's diverse, pluralistic, and democratic principles. The report accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "enforcing discriminatory nationalist policies." "The US Commission...

Janet Jackson, Drew Barrymore: Iconic Roles Rejected, Here’s Why

26 Apr 2024

Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson are reflecting on their acting journeys and exploring the reasons behind their decisions to decline roles in specific films as per The Hollywood Reporter. During her recent guest appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' Michael Jackson's sister hinted at the iconic superhero role she nearly...

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned, New Trial Ordered

26 Apr 2024

The legal saga unfolding amid the #MeToo movement witnessed a significant development as the New York Court of Appeals overturned the rape conviction of prominent Hollywood figure Harvey Weinstein, which was issued in 2020. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ruling, decided by a close 4-3 margin, cited biased conduct...

Taiwan’s President-elect Calls for Confidence in Talks with China

25 Apr 2024

President-elect Lai Ching-te stated on Thursday that China should feel at ease engaging with Taiwan's democratically elected government. He also announced the formation of his new national security and diplomatic team despite facing significant challenges. In the last four years, China, viewing Taiwan as its integral territory, has escalated military...