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Is there a pattern behind recent “controversial” films in India? From The Kerala Story to The Kashmir Files, several films in recent years have sparked debates around propaganda, political messaging, and ideological influence. In this video, we investigate 10 such films and examine their alleged links to political figures, organizations, and networks. We look at connections involving producers, di...

At a time when corals around the world are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, India’s plans to translocate big coral colonies in the Nicobar Islands for a mega development project has come under severe criticism. A comprehensive plan to translocate 16,150 coral colonies—as suggested by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)—enabled the Rs 92,000-crore project to get a go-ahead from th...

Rs 3,300 crore. That’s how much Indian taxpayers have effectively paid for Parliament’s dysfunction over the last decade under the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. In this investigation, we analysed official Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs data to calculate how much scheduled parliamentary time was lost to disruptions, adjournments, and political deadlock between 2014 and 2025, and what that ti...

In 2017, her life was reduced to a headline. This interview is about everything that came after. The Unnao rape survivor speaks about life beyond the courtroom and beyond the case against former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She talks about losing her father, grandmother and aunts, surviving a brutal accident, raising two young children under constant threat, and fighting a case that never really...

Yeh jo India hai na… yahan santra santra hota hai, aur apple apple hota hai. Except in 2025, Indian cricket forgot that. In this video, Rohit Khanna traces Shubman Gill’s wild year: the promotions, the hype, the numbers no one listened to, and the three mistakes that finally led to his shocking T20 drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Commission of India- Bihar Elections 2025: What’s the real truth behind the ‘infiltrator’ claims in Bihar’s Seemanchal region? In the Muslim-majority districts of Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, and Purnia, only 106 objections related to citizenship were filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), out of which 40 names were removed from the voter list, and most of them were Hindus. So...

Bihar Election 2025: In the heat of the Bihar Elections 2025, Mahagathbandhan has declared Mukesh Sahani, the “Son of Mallah” and chief of the Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP), as its Deputy Chief Minister candidate — marking a major shift in caste and community politics. In this exclusive interview with Shadab Moizee for The Quint, Sahani opens up about his 11-year struggle for Nishad rights, his vis...

On the morning of 31 October 1984, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated at her residence in Delhi by two of her Sikh bodyguards — Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. Her death triggered an immediate political crisis and led to the outbreak of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots — days of communal violence in Delhi that claimed around 3,000 lives. This video walks through the hours and minutes afte...

Bihar Election 2025: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, now BJP’s candidate from Alinagar (Darbhanga), speaks to Shadab Moizee of The Quint about her sudden political debut, meeting PM Modi, and her plan to make Alinagar an “Adarsh Nagar.” She addresses the name-change controversy, defends her roots as an artist, and shares how she balances music and politics. #MaithiliThakur #BiharElections2025 #BiharP...

"He's Muslim, has a beard on his face, is aware of his rights and knows how to question and that is the real reason behind still keeping him in Tihar jail," said Nargis Saifi, wife of Khalid Saifi who has been imprisoned in Delhi riots under UAPA. In the past 5 years, he missed seeing his children grow up, he misses his friends alongside whom he fought against hate. In this story, we've spoken to...

For someone who considers herself an "accidental and reluctant actor", #KonkonaSenSharma is one of the most unique voices in the industry. Her filmography is a testament to her craft; groundbreaking, nuanced and challenging conventional norms. Even off camera, Konkona does not shy away from calling out the inequalities and realities of the Indian film industry. In a conversation with The Quint for...

In an exclusive interview with Poonam Agarwal, former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa breaks down the 'Vote Chori' row between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission and argues why the Special Intensive Revision shouldn't have been done just before Bihar elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Monday morning, do you get that sinking feeling, “Oh my God! I have to go back to that awful place, to that job which I hate?” Do you feel anxious, feel that knot in your stomach when you see your boss approaching, because your immediate boss is always trying to humiliate you, scare you into working more and more? Well, you're not alone. A majority of Indian white-collar professionals feel t...

The new voter list data from Bihar raises some crucial questions. After the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, names of 47.77 lakh voters were deleted across the state. But the numbers reveal that in areas with a higher Muslim population, the rate of voter name deletions is significantly higher than the state average. In Seemanchal districts like Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, and Araria alon...

In the latest episode of Tell Me All with The Quint, #vishaljethwa opened up about the challenging yet rewarding journey from his humble beginnings to #Homebound, the insults he bore as an aspiring actor, the challenges he faced being an outsider in the industry, losing his father at a young age, why he wouldn't cast himself in roles if he was a casting director, his fear of doing interviews in En...

UP Caste Rally Ban: Political rallies in Uttar Pradesh based on caste identity have now been banned. Acting on the directions of the Allahabad High Court, the UP government has taken this decision. The rationale given is that caste-based rallies organized for political purposes fuel caste conflicts in society, which are against public order and national unity. In this report by Vikas Kumar, find o...

Days after violence in Ladakh left four civilians dead and over 80 injured, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been reportedly detained by Ladakh Police. The following interview with Wangchuk was conducted in September 2024 during his march from Leh to Delhi, along with scores of his supporters, to press for Ladakh's longstanding demands. It has been republished from The Quint's archives in light...

Nafisa Ali Sodhi has fought and defeated cancer in the past. Now, it has resurfaced with a vengeance. But she is not one to give in. In a candid interview with Harinder Baweja for The Quint, Ali speaks intimately about her fight with cancer, the relapse, the pain of chemotherapy and the perils of misdiagnosis and medical negligence when it comes to women's health. She also speaks about how she mai...

Homebound, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring #ishaankhatter, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, is India's official entry for the 2026 #Oscars. The film is produced by #KaranJohar's Dharma Productions with legendary filmmaker #martinscorsese as an executive producer. The cast and director of the film spoke about Jethwa’s insecurity about not speaking English in an industry where the...

On 29 August, Pravin Jha, a resident of Gora village in Gujarat's Narmada district, met with an accident on NH-56. He alleges that the poor condition of the road—and the massive potholes on its 30 km stretch—resulted in the fall, and the subsequent injury to his elbow. "Just the other day, I came across a video of our Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, proudly speaking about the...

GST 2.0 is here and many things that the middle class consume are now going to be taxless. There are only two key rates left now: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% are gone. While an array of items of everyday use have become cheaper, there is a new 40% rate which will be levied on things that the government considers to be "bad" for you and me. These include sugary drinks, big motorbikes and big cars,...

One of the most anticipated series of the year, #aryankhan directorial debut, #TheBadsOfBollywood, is set to release on September 18. The cast of the upcoming Netflix series, #bobbydeol , Lakshya Lalwani, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal and Sahher Bambba, sat down with The Quint in a new interview, sharing their favourite on-set moments with #shahrukh_khan , working with first-time director Aryan Khan, t...

On the next episode of Tell Me All, #sohaalikhan opens up about growing up with privilege, her relationships with Kunal Khemu, #saifalikhan, and #kareenakapoorkhan, and the challenges of fame, long-term monogamy, motherhood, and carving her own identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's former ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, explains the deeper frustrations that led to Nepal's crisis, such as rising aspirations, limited opportunities, and an unresponsive political system dominated by a few leaders. He also discusses why Nepal is so crucial for India, lessons for us from the uprising, and how Nepal’s democratic challenges differ from India’s. Learn more about your...

Delhi Flood Ground Report: Every year, Delhi faces the same nightmare—flooded homes, submerged streets, and families forced into relief camps. This time, as Yamuna crossed danger levels and water entered colonies and even cremation grounds, relief camps themselves were also submerged, leaving people with nowhere to go. The Delhi CM made headlines by stepping into the water, but beyond the cameras,...