India Archive

In a recent Twitter exchange that caught the attention of netizens, former Pakistani cricketer, Danish Kaneria, addressed The Wire's Senior Editor, Arfa Khanum Sherwani. On 22nd October, Kaneria, with characteristic forthrightness, suggested Sherwani consider relocating to Pakistan if she feels discomfort with her Indian identity.

In a recent ruling that has caught the attention of legal experts and the general public alike, the Supreme Court acquitted a woman who had been previously accused of the harrowing act of killing her newborn. The case, known as [Indrakunwar vs State of Chhattisgarh], revolved around allegations that the woman had given birth following a liaison with a fellow villager and subsequently ended the infant's life.

Ghaziabad's ABES College of Engineering became the epicenter of a controversy on the 20th of October. A seemingly innocuous greeting of "Jai Shri Ram" during a college cultural festival led to a fierce reprimand from an assistant professor. The student, who intended to greet the audience with the religious salutation, was met with a swift and stern response from the professor identified as Mamata Gautam by netizens.

In a striking revelation that has sent tremors through the political corridors, Darshan Hiranandani, the formidable CEO of the Hiranandani Group, has become the approver in the thickening plot of allegations against Trinamool MP, Mahua Moitra. The charges? A tantalizing exchange of luxury gifts and cash, allegedly in return for Moitra raising specific questions in the Parliament.

In an emotionally charged turn of events, the tussle between TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai has taken a deeply personal dimension, centering around the custody of Henry, a pet dog. While most disputes in the political arena revolve around power and policies, this one delves into the profound bond between a man and his beloved pet.

In a shocking twist that seems straight out of a movie plot, Pranav Jewellers, a once-revered jewellery chain of Tamil Nadu, is now being spotlighted for all the wrong reasons. Originating in the heart of Tiruchy and spreading its glittering branches across cities like Chennai, Erode, Nagercoil, Madurai, Kumbakonam, and even Puducherry, this chain now stands accused of a financial scandal that could put even the most dramatic of Bollywood heists to shame.

In an act that signifies the true essence of humanity and brotherhood, India, under the banner of 'Operation Ajay,' has made commendable strides in rescuing its citizens and others from the tumultuous region of war-stricken Israel. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has once again showcased its commitment, not just to its own, but to the global community at large.

In a world that's increasingly cynical about what it consumes, there's a thirst for authenticity. Comedians, especially, wear the mantle of being society's mirror, reflecting back truths, however hard they may be to swallow. But what happens when this reflection is distorted for a few laughs or, dare we say, a more sinister agenda?

In a twist that would even make a Bollywood movie scriptwriter scratch their head, the Supreme Court has decided that when it comes to same-sex marriages, it's not their cup of tea. Or, in other words, they have basically told the Parliament, "Your move."

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has shed light on a potential conflict of interest involving Trinamool Congress MP, Mahua Moitra. On Monday, 16th October, he highlighted a curious alignment between a question posed by Moitra in Parliament and the vested interests of a private company lobbying for data localisation.