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A scene from Bedabrata Pain’s Deja Vu The historic protest of Indian farmers in 2020-21 against the three farm laws enacted by the Union government had inspired some remarkable documentaries, which have been showcased in the past editions of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK). This year’s edition features a documentary that looks at the whole issue from a different angle, through the lens of history, not learning which we are doomed to repeat. Scientist-turned-filmmaker Bedabrata Pain’s Deja Vu, being screened in the Long Documentary Competition category, takes us on a 10,000 km road trip through…

Police say the former leader is accused of misuse of public funds in relation to a trip to London.Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested and appeared in court over allegations he misused state funds while in office, police say.Wickremesinghe, 76, who led the country during a devastating 2019-2024 economic crisis, had been investigated over a visit he made to London to attend his wife’s graduation, local media reported on Friday.Police confirmed his arrest for alleged misuse of public funds.“Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested and produced in court. We are awaiting the court directive to decide…

The Bengali migrant issue is set to be a hot-button political issue in West Bengal Assembly elections. Accusing states ruled by the BJP of going after Bengali-speaking people on the suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, the West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee earlier this week announced a new financial scheme to grant returning migrant families Rs 5,000 per month for a year.“In the double-engine government states, Bengali migrant workers are being attacked in a planned manner. They are being detained, jailed, and even deported to Bangladesh. Our 22 lakh migrant workers work in other states. We have decided…

Just like he worked on his bowling and became the world’s fifth highest wicket-taker, Stuart Broad is serious about his commentary and wants to become one of the finest in the world. “I take it seriously – I want to grow,” Broad told Telegraph Sport. “I want to become a really good broadcaster.” “I’m definitely all in on the broadcasting at this moment in time, because I’m certainly not at a level that I’m comfortable with. I want to get better and better and be in those moments where I’m calling great cricket,” he said. His understated tone and crisp,…

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan block a highway, during a protest against his arrest in Karachi, Pakistan, May 9, 2023. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan’s Punjab police on Friday (August 22, 2025) confirmed that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nephew Shahrez Khan has been arrested in connection with the May 9, 2023 riots cases and not abducted as claimed.Also Read | Pakistan Supreme Court grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 violence casesImran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in a statement on Thursday (August 21, 2025) claimed that Shahrez Khan was abducted from his…

Immigrants make up a large share of workers caring for older adults and people with disabilities. Now some who had legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. are losing those protections. Jackie Lay/NPR hide caption toggle caption Jackie Lay/NPR LOS ANGELES — Aurora was working as a nurse at a hospital in her home country of Honduras when she decided to leave for good. A mother of two, she yearned for a better future for herself and her young daughters. So in 1990, she went in search of that, making the journey through Mexico into the United States.…

Actor couple Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni appeared on Farah Khan’s latest Youtube vlog. In the video, they cooked and enjoyed tawa chicken kebab together, after chatting and an elaborate home tour. In the beginning of the vlog, her cook Dilip initially mistook their house for Shah Rukh Khan’s as it had a huge king playing card at the entrance. “Ma’am, hum log Shah Rukh Khan sir ke ghar par jaarahe hain? Dekhiye badshah ka photo (are we going to SRK’s house),” he said. After welcoming them inside, Jasmin and Aly gave a tour of their house to the filmmaker.…

A simple day procedure in two sessions was all it was meant to be, when in February, 49-year-old Kochi-native, Sameer (name changed) approached a “derma clinic” in the city for a hair transplant to restore his receding hairline.Two days after his procedure, he went back to the clinic, in panic, in excruciating pain, with pus oozing out from his scalp. The clinic assured him that this was normal and put him on steroids and painkillers. But things were going horribly wrong.Doctors at a major hospital where he was rushed to were horrified to see his putrefying scalp. Necrotising fasciitis is…

new video loaded: California and Texas Face Off in Redistricting FightBy Laurel Rosenhall, David Goodman, Rebecca Suner, Leila Medina and Stephanie Swart•August 22, 2025The battle over redistricting is playing out in the country’s two largest states. Texas and California passed redistricting efforts this week that counter each other. David Goodman and Laurel Rosenhall explain how redistricting is playing out in both states and what the final outcome could look like.Recent episodes in Behind the ReportingShow more videos from Behind the Reporting

NPR’s Leila Fadel talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the players that stand out going into the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which starts this weekend.