The Times of India

Actor Penlope Cruz speaks about the relationship between cinema, art and politics at the BFI London Film Festival on Saturday. Cruz says films can reignite important debates and encourage audiences to continue conversations about issues that remain relevant and increasingly urgent. Discussing her festival films, La Bola Negra and Bunker, she reflects on the power of storytelling to bring important subjects into public discussion, even when filmmakers do not set out to change the world.

Delhi, New York, Madrid, Valencia, Buenos Aires, Paris and Jerusalem have all witnessed protests driven by very different grievances from elections and housing to jobs, schools, immigration enforcement and military conscription.These are not one movement, one ideology or one political camp. But look beneath the individual flashpoints and a broader pattern emerges: economic insecurity, frustration with institutions and a growing feeling that decisions affecting everyday lives are being made with

Can an educated professional become a terrorist without evervisiting a terrorist training camp? In this episode of Soldiers Eye, MajorGaurav Arya examines the growing threat of online radicalization and hybridterrorism.Using the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing as an example, MajorArya explains how individuals can be radicalized without travelling to Pakistanor directly interacting with terrorist organizations. He discusses the role ofonline extremist propaganda, the challenges intelligence agencies

The word 'Roger' has its origins in early military radio communication, symbolizing the letter R and indicating that a message has been received. Its adoption simplified phrases for quick comprehension during transmissions, evolving into a term of competence in popular media. 'Roger that' has since become a common confirmation phrase, though its meaning remains intact.

Individuals who experience exclusion often grapple with feelings of inadequacy and struggle with self-acceptance. For children, social interactions play a pivotal role in shaping their identities and self-esteem. Even as adults, past experiences can resurface, impacting current perceptions of belonging. It is vital to differentiate between internal insecurities and external rejection. Recognizing that certain environments may not align with personal values can promote healthier relationships and

In many Indian homes, the day ends in the kitchen. The last roti is served, the gas is turned off, and then comes a small ritual, using a damp cloth, a few firm strokes across the slab, and a final look to make sure everything shines. While some people do it once to finally clean the slab or the utensils, there are others who do it again and again before they can finally switch off the light.Most of us have noticed this habit in someone close to us, or in ourselves, and they cannot sit down calm

Matt Damon's path to becoming a global water advocate was sparked by a life-changing visit to a village in Zambia. This experience led him to establish the H2O Africa Foundation, focused on highlighting the urgent issues surrounding water scarcity. In partnership with Gary White, they founded Water.org, broadening their impact, which has since helped around 92 million individuals access safe water and sanitation.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with expanding energy access in India on an unprecedented scale. Speaking at an Asia Society Policy Institute event, Albanese said more people gained access to energy in India under Modi than in any decade, region or country in human history. His remarks come amid global energy disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis. India says it has diversified energy imports from 27 countries to