National

PETA India Names Kolkata the Most Vegan-Friendly City in India for 2025


Kolkata has been recognized as India’s most vegan-friendly city for 2025 by PETA India, highlighting its growing plant-based dining options, compassionate initiatives, and awareness about veganism.

Entertainment

Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Comedy, Cites Health and Genetic Concerns


Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has announced an extended break from comedy, revealing that long-term health neglect and hereditary medical concerns have prompted him to step back and prioritise his well-being after nearly a decade of relentless work.

Events in Goa

Human Stories Behind Borders: ‘Displacement’ at Serendipity Arts Festival Explores Migration and Exile


Curated by Rahaab Allana, Displacement at the Serendipity Arts Festival brings the human realities of migration, exile and asylum into focus, using powerful visual narratives from South Asia and the Gulf to question borders, belonging and identity.