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What is 'digital blackface'? Why is there so much outrage over it?

Critics have likened ‘digital blackface’ to minstrel shows – which have their origins in the 19th Century; some consider it the first uniquely American form of entertainment. Experts say it is a practice of non-White people co-opting Black images, slang, catchphrases, expression or culture

Why is Malcolm X’s family suing FBI, CIA for his death?

On 21 February 1965, Malcolm X was shot dead by three gunmen in Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom. His daughter Ilyasah Shabazz has claimed the US agencies ‘conspired with each other and with other individuals and acted, and failed to act, in such a way as to bring about the wrongful death of Malcolm X’

From Black to Hichki, 5 times Rani Mukerji proved to be a versatile actress

Rani Mukerji's adversarial tryst with Bollywood continues to woo audiences and critics alike. The charming actor has given Bollywood blockbuster hits like 'Mardani,' 'Ghulam,' 'Hichki,' 'Black' amongst others.

Explained: How Prince Harry is wrong about racism and unconscious bias

When a person expresses racial bias, then that bias, conscious or not, is racism. But racism won’t be overcome simply by pointing out unconscious bias. Instead, anti-racism means challenging the systems and institutions that have made racism 'common sense'

Kiara Advani and Sharvari Wagh set glam goals this party season

Kiara recently wore a sensational black gown that had a plunging neckline and a fitted bodice which then flowed into an asymmetrical ruffled hemline and a daring thigh-high slit.

The Baalak Cart: Looking at children's films in India

Amole Gupte has constantly been working with children in real and reel life. His son Partho won the richly-deserved National award for his incredibly sensitive performance in Stanley Ka Dabba, the film that saw the profound link between human bonding and food before The Lunchbox.

First Take: About mothers & sons, and awkward reunions

Director Hikari’s Japanese gem 37 Seconds about a cerebral palsy-stricken wheel-chaired strong-willed animation artiste’s journey from dependency to freedom, is so filled with humanism and compassion that it could easily have become a flouncy syrupy celebration of schmaltz.

Retake: Angst, anguish and conversations around faith

Faith is untouchable territory in this country, but Hindi cinema has in its own unique way, examined, questioned and at times celebrated it.

Amitabh Bachchan @ 80: Eight faces during eight phases of his career

We’ll take a look at the final four phases of the superstar's career, charting the course from the mid-80s to the present day.

Why Orania, an all-whites town in South Africa, says it is not racist

South Africa's Orania, which has only white residents, insist they are not apartheid-era nostalgics but a community pursuing 'freedom with responsibility'