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Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The inaugural lecture of Professor Wole Soyinka in the 1980/81 period at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, was expectedly explosive. Its title, "The Criti... Read More


Dia Mirza on Mumbai Metro tragedy: Financial capital no longer guarantees right to life

India, Feb. 17 -- After a slab from an under-construction metro line collapsed in Mumbai on Saturday, claiming one life, celebrities express anguish over rising safety concerns in the city they call h... Read More


Did you know Dhurandhar was planned as a web series? Here's why the makers changed course

India, Feb. 17 -- Dhurandhar (2025), starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, broke records as one of India's most profitable, high-intensity action thrillers. It has grossed over Rs. 1300 ... Read More


Macron in India to expand defence, trade ties beyond US and China

France, Feb. 17 -- The visit, from Tuesday to Thursday, is Macron's fourth since France launched its Indo-Pacific strategy in 2018. The strategy is designed to reinforce alliances in the region to cou... Read More


'We did it': Woman's 6‑year harassment ordeal ends with attacker's arrest; 'he spent Valentine's where he belongs'

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- A young woman's decision to speak publicly about years of online harassment has struck a chord across India, sparking conversations around digital safety, persistence and the oft... Read More


Was Robert Dorgan a Democrat or a Republican? What we know about Pawtucket, RI shooter's political affiliation

India, Feb. 17 -- As new details continue to emerge about Robert Dorgan, the father who opened fire at a Pawtucket, Rhode Island high school hockey tournament, questions have been raised about his pol... Read More


Ambanis host Queen Rania of Jordan: From Karisma Kapoor to Masaba Gupta - here's who attended the event

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Ambanis recently hosted Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan at an intimate event at their Mumbai residence, where women leaders engaged in discussions on empowerment and leader... Read More


Fractured skull, ribs and elbow: Autopsy report shows Sahil Dhaneshra's injuries after Delhi SUV accident

India, Feb. 17 -- Sahil Dhaneshra, a 23-year-old man, was killed in a road accident on February 4, 2026, after an SUV collided with his motorcycle. The driver behind the wheel was 19-year-old Akshatr... Read More


Re: Democracy in name only? False! Democracy is alive, and not a spectacle, By Kayode Adebiyi

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- Osmund Agbo's article, "Democracy in name only: Why bother?" is certainly well-written, but let's not confuse beautiful language with a clear perspective. Underneath the eloquence ... Read More


"India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally": PM Modi sets 2047 vision

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in the national capital marking the first time that a global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence is being organised in... Read More