India News: 'Suggestive' Song Row Reaches Parliament

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Censored in India Amid Fears Theatrical Release ‘Would Break Up the India-Israel Relationship’

The Indian theatrical release of Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated feature “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” which was planned for this month, is being blocked by the country’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for political reasons, according to the film’s local distributor. “The Voice of Hind Rajab” — which tells the story of a real 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped inside a car attacked by Israeli forces in Gaza and later fou…

India news: 'Suggestive' song row reaches parliament

"Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country. Meanwhile, the Indian navy has reportedly sent more ships to the Gulf.

Manure dryers and devil dancers: the British empire’s attempt to use photography to control India

In a new exhibition, the featured images reflect Britain’s attempts to classify and curb the subcontinent’s population, but they also demonstrate the nobility of their subjects – and the futility of the taskAt first, and without the context, someone looking at this collection of 150-year-old photographs of Indian men and women might think they were looking at compelling portraits. The faces are of individuals with piercing eyes and a striking pr…

Row over Nora Fatehi song reaches Parliament; govt says it's banned

The hit song from 'KD: The Devil' has ignited a heated discussion in Parliament for its supposedly explicit lyrics. A Union minister has officially banned the track, stressing that the rights to free speech must consider cultural sensitivities. In response, the song's lyricist has issued an apology and is open to reworking the Hindi adaptation to address the concerns raised.