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When Piketty came to India

Thomas Piketty, the French economist and author of the famous book Capital in the Twenty First Century, was recently in India. He delivered a lecture on the state of inequality globally as well as in India.

French Horror

The conviction in France of Dominique Pelicot and his co-defendants in one of the most disturbing rape trials in recent history has sparked both widespread outrage and urgent conversations about the gaps in legal and societal frameworks regarding sexual violence.

Political Minefield

The appointment of François Bayrou as France’s new Prime Minister highlights the formidable challenges facing the country as it struggles with political gridlock, economic uncertainty, and public discontent.

French Turmoil

The political chaos in France has deepened following Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s resignation after a rare no-confidence vote ousted him from office.

Ceasefire in Lebanon

After protracted negotiations involving the US and France, Israel and Hezbollah have accepted a ceasefire. The ceasefire comes after over a year of fighting resulting in the loss of thousands of lives, mostly innocents.

France decides to close embassy in Niger

French Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, said on Friday in the letter that since the coup and the violent attack in July, the French embassy has not been able to carry out the full range of functions

Foreign tourists to Cambodia’s famed Angkor on rise

A total of 602,570 foreigners from 193 countries and regions visited Cambodia's famed Angkor Archeological Park in the first 10 months of this year, up 256 per cent from 169,257 recorded over the same period last year.

Retrospective of Amitabh Bachchan Set at France’s 3 Continents Festival

Amitabh Bachchan's cinematic legacy takes center stage at France's Festival des 3 Continents with a nine-film retrospective, showcasing his iconic roles from the 'angry young man' to timeless classics. Co-presented by Film Heritage Foundation, this showcase celebrates Indian cinema at one of the oldest film festivals.