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10 brutally violent Indian films only hardcore action fans can endure

India, Aug. 21 -- Is violence, grit and testosterone Indian cinema's latest obsession? Hyper-heroic action dramas have been a staple in the Indian film industry for the past several decades. The angry... Read More


Indonesia's DPD backs govt plan to boost rice production, cut imports

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Indonesia's Regional Representatives Council (DPD RI) has voiced support for the government's plan to expand rice fields in pursuit of food self-sufficiency. "Food self-sufficienc... Read More


UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025: Exam schedule, admit card released, check details

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/UPSC_1752771200.JPG The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will commence the Civil Services Mains Examination 20... Read More


'Scary Movie 6' to 'Shrek 5': 8 upcoming legacy sequels that we hope are worth the wait

India, Aug. 21 -- In the past couple of years, we've seen a surge in legacy sequels. From Gladiator II (2024) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) to Freakier Friday (2025), many classic cinematic IPs a... Read More


Dodda Matti Puja, the prelude to Dasara wrestling bouts

Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 21 -- Dodda Matti Puja (Amba Puja), is a significant ritual performed at Garadi Manes (traditional wrestling houses), every year ahead of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara in and around the... Read More


UNICEF Urges Safe and Dignified Return of Afghan Migrants After Deadly Herat Crash

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- UNICEF has urged that Afghan migrant returns be safe, voluntary, and dignified, following a Herat crash that killed 80 people, including 19 children. UNICEF has renewed its ca... Read More


The alchemy of hospitality: Lessons from the World's Best Bar

India, Aug. 21 -- Giacomo Giannotti's Paradiso - The World's Best Bar '22 landed in Bombay last week, with the founder behind the bar - and of course we had to grab a seat at the table. On a sticky m... Read More


PLI Scheme to Boost Investments in the Textiles Sector - Chairman, MATEXIL

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Textiles has reopened the portal for filing of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, covering Man-Made Fibre (MMF) ... Read More


Festive Season Critical for Small Sellers' Survival; Regulatory Changes Could Impact Millions of Digital-First Businesses

New Delhi [India], Aug. 21 -- The India SME Forum today highlighted the critical importance of the upcoming festive season for millions of small sellers across India, emphasizing how any sudden regu... Read More


From ABCs to anti-bribery: MACC pushes for corruption awareness in Malaysia's preschools

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) plans to introduce anti-corruption elements at the preschool level to build a generation that rejects graft from an early age. ... Read More