Amanda Gorman debuts new poem on DNC’s third night

While the Will Smith-led romantic comedy “Hitch” may seem easygoing, making it was anything but, the director revealed this week.  Andy Tennant, who had just directed the 2002 Reese Witherspoon classic rom-com “Sweet Home Alabama,” told Business Insider this week he and Smith constantly butted heads while they were in pre-production for 2005’s “Hitch.”  “I…

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi is facing criticism for using an image of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes for a Raj Bhavan event. This decision has ignited controversy, with critics accusing Ravi of injecting religious politics into the event.

The ITBP denied a female staffer’s request for a gender change procedure due to concerns about psychological and behavioral impacts, and differences in physical requirements. The MHA advised seeking the medical opinion of the CAPFs, which also cited negative effects. Past instances like the CISF’s approval for gender reassignment surgery highlight the need for comprehensive…

India has reiterated that it will accept illegal migrants from the US only after verifying their Indian origin amid concerns over irregular migration. The Indian government emphasized that any discussion about the number of undocumented people it is willing to take back is premature. This statement follows reports of mass deportations and arrests by the…

The Calcutta High Court, while refusing to impose a gag order on a former BJP leader, emphasized that freedom of expression doesn’t permit abuse or incite violence. The court, hearing the leader’s anticipatory bail plea, acknowledged her right to free speech but expressed disapproval of her social media post, terming it as containing “unwarranted insinuations”…