‘One-sided, unfair’: Iran formally conveys its response to US 15-point proposal for de-escalation, leaves diplomacy door open

Damage in Tehran (AP file photo) Iran on Thursday officially conveyed its reponse to Pakistan on the US 15-point proposal for de-escalation talks, calling it one sided and unfair.“Iran’s assessment is that it is “one-sided and unfair”, serving only US, Israel interests,” reported Reuters quoting a senior Iranian official, confirming that the proposal “was ​reviewed…

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Babil Khan shares RARE childhood photos with Irrfan Khan in an emotional post: ‘To begin again, remembering you’ |

Babil Khan shared rare childhood photos of late father Irrfan Khan on March 19, 2026, captioning: “To begin again, remembering you.” Sutapa Sikdar commented: “Mashaallah.” Images show tender moments. Irrfan died 2020 at 53 from rare cancer. Babil debuted in ‘Qala’ 2022. In a moving tribute, rising star Babil Khan took to social media on…

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Maya Angelou Quote: Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: “Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution”

Maya Angelou was a celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her inspiring quotes that have continued to motivate many generations. She is best known for her inspiring autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, which highlights her strength, perseverance and ability to overcome challenges with dignity.Maya Angelou was a prominent…

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E-cheques coming soon? RBI unveils Payments Vision 2028, plans wider oversight of digital players

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled its ‘Payments Vision 2028’ document, outlining a roadmap that includes exploring electronic cheques, expanding regulatory oversight to digital platforms, and strengthening safeguards in the fast-growing payments ecosystem, PTI reported.The central bank said it will examine the introduction of e-cheques to combine the advantages of paper instruments…

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“It Became a Dark Place”: Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear on “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Cinematic depictions of Native tragedy have historically been fraught with questions over authenticity, realism, and empathy; this was doubly true of Martin Scorsese‘s most recent film to date, 2023’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which dramatized David Grann’s eponymous book chronicling the Reign of Terror against members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma. To…

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Bashu, Beyzaie and the Paradox of Iranian Identity

Few filmmakers have loved their country as deeply or as tenderly, as Bahram Beyzaie loved Iran. A founding father of the Iranian New Wave, Beyzaie emerged, alongside Dariush Mehrjui and Masoud Kimiai, as one of the most culturally significant directors of his generation. His films – a pick-and-mix of Persian folklore, symbolism and allegory – favoured stories…

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