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İlker Çatak’s nail-bitingly intense drama, “The Teachers’ Lounge,” (German film) nominated for Best International Film at the Oscars, delves into a world of contradictions, accusations, and power dynamics, leaving viewers filled with curiosity. Plot Summary of Teachers’ Lounge In the opening scene, we’re introduced to Carla Nowak (played by Leonie Benesch), a new math and PE teacher grappling with the clash between her ideals, the school’s hierarchy, and the pressure to fit in. A series of thefts occurs on campus, and Carla resorts to investigating the matter. This leads to unjust scrutiny of Ali, a Middle Eastern student, sparking accusations…

India’s Ministry of External Affairs addressed concerns regarding Indian soldiers serving in the Russian Army, stating that several individuals have been successfully discharged following persistent intervention from New Delhi. This statement follows reports indicating that Indian nationals within the Russian military are requesting assistance for discharge amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Denying the above claims of Indian nationals within the Russian Army requesting for assistance, the external affairs ministry acknowledged that several Indians have served and are still serving in the Russian army at present. Why are Indian soldiers asking for assistance? A recent report surfaced alleging that numerous…

‘Sudarshan Setu’ India’s longest cable stayed bridge linking Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, Gujarat was inaugurated today by Narendra Modi. A total cost of Rs 979 crore had been dedicated to construct this bridge. The idea behind building this bridge was the brainchild of Narendra Modi, and he formulated it back in October 2017, referring that this bridge will serve a connection between Old and New Dwarka. Construction of India’s longest cable stayed bridge The Sudarshan Setu extends for approximately 2.32 km, over the Arabian Sea making it India’s longest cable-stayed bridge. According to an official statement, from the Devbhumi…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Raisina Dialogue on 21st February in New Delhi. The Chief guest was Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece who delivered the address. The 9th Raisina Dialogue, set in New Delhi, conducted from 21st February to 23rd February, 2024  hosts delegates from more than 100 nations. Among them are ministers, ex-Heads of State, military leaders, industry tycoons, tech innovators, scholars, journalists, and youth, ensuring a diverse and dynamic exchange of ideas. This year’s Raisina Dialogue theme is “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”. S. Jaishankar’s stressing on reforms During Raisina Dialogue Jaishankar, emphasized the need…

The Association of Rape Crisis Centre in Israel (ARCCI) reported on Wednesday that Israeli civilians were subjected to “brutal sexual assaults” during Hamas attacks on October 7. The report, drew testimonies from eyewitnesses, first responders, forensic experts, and media coverage, details on how Hamas militants perpetrated extreme sexual violence against civilians, often killing them after rape. Tortures inflicted upon Israeli Civilians The report refrains from specifying the number of sexual assault cases and does not clarify whether victims were interviewed. However, it highlights that in the majority of instances, victims were assaulted either during or after the rape occurred. Based…

Shashi Tharoor, former UN Diplomat and Congress MP has been bestowed with the ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur’ for enhancing collaboration and deepening ties between India and France. As a diplomat at the United Nations, he diligently addressed some of the world’s most pressing crisis and challenging situations while serving as Under Secretary-General. In his role as a renowned writer, his works infuse a sense of modern Indian odyssey. His leadership is also characterized by his work as a brilliant statesman of India. Gerard Larcher, Chairman of the French Senate presented the honour to Sashi Tharoor at an event held…

The much-awaited 71st Miss World pageant, is finally making its glamorous return to India after a 28-year absence. Today marks the commencement of the month-long “Beauty with a Purpose” extravaganza, starting with a grand opening ceremony. The grand finale, will be held in Mumbai, on March 9th, promising an unforgettable spectacle. Sini Shetty, a finance graduate who was also crowned the Femina Miss India World 2022, is said to showcase India’s elegance on the international platform by hoisting the Indian National Flag, symbolizing the nation’s rich heritage, culture and diversity.  With representatives from 120 nations participating in the global event,…

According to Dawn, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, has confirmed that his father, Asif Ali Zardari, will stand as the party’s candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. He has rejected the proposal of sharing power between two parties i.e. sharing the Prime Minister’s office proposed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Power-Sharing Proposal of PML The Pakistan Muslim’s League suggested that they will head the government for three years and the Pakistan People’s Party will be in charge of the office for the remaining two years. The PPP assured PML-N of its support in the government formation…

On Friday, Dangal actor, Suhani Bhatnagar, known for her portrayal of young Babita Phogat in the blockbuster film Dangal (2016) alongside Aamir Khan, passed away at the age of 19. On Saturday, after news of her death broke, the actress’s father Sumit Bhatnagar spoke to the Press Trust of India (PTI) about his daughter and he revealed that Suhani was suffering from dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease characterized by skin rashes which also causes muscle weakness. The doctors informed that steroids were the only source of remedy for this disease. However, steroids affected her health severely, in turn resulting in…

Japan has been replaced by Germany, occupying the position of the world’s third largest economy after the nation’s domestic demand shrank for a second time before ultimately resulting in a recession. The cabinet office on Thursday said that the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) reduced 3.3% in the previous months since it’s last shrinkage of 0.4% in the months of October to December, 2023. A country is typically considered to be in a recession when it’s GDP falls for two consecutive quarters indicating a decline in economic activity. Reasons behind its economic slump The reason behind its economic downturn is…