Variety

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News Reports

India’s crude imports from Russia rebound in October: Read what drives the monthly fluctuations in India’s energy procurement strategy amid US tariffs pressure

Rukma Rathore - 4 November, 2025

The primary refiner in India started using Russian oil again, purchasing five shipments for delivery in December.

Culture and History

Tears and Tributes: Zubeen Garg’s last movie ‘Roi Roi Binale’ witnesses record opening with screenings starting before 5 AM, all other movies cancelled in...

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2025

Assam witnessed unprecedented scenes this morning, as people lined up before movie halls and multiplexes across the state even before the sunrise. Today, Zubeen...

News Reports

JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife will convert to Christianity: How US Vice President’s remarks reflect America’s institutionalised Christian supremacism and anti-Hindu bias

Rukma Rathore - 30 October, 2025

JD Vance has earlier credited his wife Usha and her Hindu religion for facilitating his journey towards Christianity.

News Reports

120 Indian soldiers fought Chinese military in freezing temperatures: Read about the Rezang La battle that inspired film ‘120 Bahadur’, and why Ahir community...

विशेषता - 30 October, 2025

On November 18, 1962, in minus 25 degrees, 120 soldiers took on thousands of Chinese soldiers, fighting with their bare hands when their ammunition ran out. Major Singh, along with 114 soldiers, was martyred, their bodies found clutching their guns, a testament to the unwavering courage of the Indian Army.

Culture and History

Controversial Poet Srijato Bandyapadhyay, who wrote Hinduphic ‘Condom on Trishul’ poem, invited as guest by Sahitya Akademi, event cancelled after outrage

OpIndia Staff - 26 October, 2025

This is not the only time that the Sahitya Akademi is embroiled in controversy for offending Hindu sentiments. The institution is notorious for providing platform to Hinduphobic ideologies.

Culture and History

“We offered them sweets for 150 years, still they attacked us”: Hindus in Gujarat’s Bahiyal village end Topru-Sakar tradition with Muslims after stone pelting...

OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2025

However, during Navratri recently, Hindus performing Garba in Bahiyal were attacked with stones by Islamists. The Islamic rioters also targeted Hindu shops and temples. In view of the violent display of Islamist hatred for Hindus, the local Hindus decided to completely stop this tradition on New Year's Day.

Books

Acclaimed author Berjis Desai’s new book “Modi’s Mission”, tracing the PM’s journey from a tea shop to the corridors of power, to be launched...

OpIndia Staff - 23 October, 2025

A new book titled Modi’s Mission by Mumbai-based lawyer and author Berjis Desai has been published by Rupa Publications. The book, which explores Prime...

OnlyFans CEO reveals $25 billion paid to creators since 2016, eyes broader future beyond adult content

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2025

OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair revealed that the content-subscription platform has paid out an astonishing $25 billion to creators since its launch in 2016, a milestone few digital platforms...

Culture and History