Parties

The ruling Trinamool Congress, which lost six of its supporters to poll violence, accused the opposition of instigating violence and criticised the central forces for their failure to protect the voters.

Rajya Sabha welcome new Chairman Dhankhar, opposition seeks more time for smaller parties

On the opening day of the winter session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led in felicitating recently appointed Vice President of India Dhankhar, who is ex-officio chairman of the House.

Parties cry foul over rule change allowing new residents to vote in Kashmir

Kashmir is claimed in full but ruled in part by nuclear arch-rivals India and Pakistan, who have fought two wars over control of the Himalayan mountain territory.

Airbnb has a new 'anti-party' technology to spot possible troublemakers

Airbnb had in June announced a permanent ban on parties at its rental locations. The company began its crackdown on parties in 2019 after a fatal incident of shooting in California.

Airbnb permanently bans parties at its rental locations

The San Francisco company believes the ban has worked, saying June 28, that reports of parties at listed properties have dropped 44% from a year ago.

Fighting hunger with modern day Robin Hoods

Gifts, shopping, good food and lavish parties, that's not all that Diwali is all about for some people. Certainly not for the Robin Hood Army — a group of students and professionals that has taken to the streets to fight hunger. The Robin Hoods, as they call themselves, collect excess food from restaurants and give it to the needy.

Cannes - where celebrity sells and celebrities sell

The world's top cinema showcase, Cannes brings together up to 40,000 professionals to buy and sell films and seek funding for projects.