Shibaji in Barasat
We used to argue about the Idea of India. Now we argue about the proximity of a chicken leg to a temple wall.
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Opening The Rift
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Hind Rajab Movie Blocked in India: The Weight of a Child’s Testimony
The Central Board of Film Certification’s refusal to clear an Oscar-nominated docudrama underscores a profound shift in Indian censorship—where domestic cultural regulation is increasingly tethered to the diplomatic sensitivities of foreign allies, revealing the fragile optics of geopolitical pragmatism.
The Rift Team
•4 min read
US-Israeli airstrikes have severely damaged Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
American airstrikes in Iran have severely damaged ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Golestan Palace, sparking fury over the destruction of global history.
The Rift Team
•3 min read