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This is Not Free Speech. It is an Information War.Published on: January 16, 2026 9:28 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- This is not freedom of expression. It is a cyber war. Under the pretext of free speech, a systematic campaign has been launched against Pakistan's state and society. Such a war ca... Read More


"Viet Culture in Motion" festival unveils fresh cinematic lens on Vietnam

Paris, Jan. 16 -- The international short documentary film festival "Viet Culture in Motion" made its debut in Vietnam and several countries on January 16. Touted as the world's first cinematic celeb... Read More


Peace (For Now)Published on: January 16, 2026 9:27 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- For a moment this week, the world edged perilously close to a confrontation it is still poorly prepared to describe, let alone resolve. Iran's sudden closure-and equally sudden re... Read More


The silent wealth killer: Understanding and combating lifestyle inflation

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- For India's rising middle class-especially young professionals-a salary hike often brings a disproportionate rise in spending. This phenomenon, known as lifestyle inflation or li... Read More


Armed force: Shafali Verma on breaking records and stereotypes

India, Jan. 16 -- Sha-fa-li! Sha-fa-li! Sha-fa-li! Imagine being 21, the youngest member of the India team, stepping out to bat at the Women's World Cup cricket finals in Navi Mumbai in November last... Read More


Jio Financial Q3 PAT drops 8% YoY to Rs 269 cr

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- Growth in total revenue from operations was partially offset by higher expenses, in line with growth in volume across all businesses. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) fe... Read More


The Raja Saab worldwide box office collection day 7: Prabhas film crashes and burns; lagging rRs.r110 crore behind Adipurush

India, Jan. 16 -- The Raja Saab worldwide box office collection day 7: Prabhas' The Raja Saab is on course to become one of the biggest box office bombs in modern cinema. The ambitious horror comedy i... Read More


Noida schools for classes up to 8 to remain closed on January 16, 17 over cold weather

India, Jan. 16 -- Schools across Uttar Pradesh's Noida will remain shut for Nursery to Class 8 students on January 16 (Friday) and January 17 (Saturday) due to dense fog and cold conditions. The dist... Read More


The Brunch round-up for January 17: The week and how it made us feel

India, Jan. 16 -- Racing past. Breaking Bad took five seasons to slow-burn its way to Ozymandias, the episode in which bodies dropped, Walter White fell apart and TV history was made, with the first 1... Read More


Important to preserve collective film viewing in digital era: Chief secretary, cultural affairs

India, Jan. 16 -- Kiran Kulkarni, chief secretary, department of cultural affairs, Government of Maharashtra, emphasised the importance of preserving a culture of collective film viewing in an era dom... Read More