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US president Donald Trump has a particular look. Sharp navy suits, overly long ties and crisp white shirts, always structured to command attention. It’s a power uniform rooted in a very traditional idea of masculine elegance. Trump wants it to look expensive, meticulously crafted, consistent, and entirely his own.

Indian ‘heroes’ are, invariably, upper-caste. From history textbooks to mainstream cinema, the figures we are encouraged to admire, emulate, and celebrate overwhelmingly come from traditional Savarna backgrounds – be it a freedom fighter, a war hero, or a cinematic icon. A few rare exceptions exist, like director Ananth Mahadevan’s latest…

The 2025 Pure Street Photography Grant honors authentic, unplanned moments with 30 standout images capturing real life.

A parliamentary panel has sought details from the Narendra Modi government about “contemplated action” to ban social media influencers and platforms allegedly “working against the interest of the country” after the Pahalgam terror attack.