Sudipto Sen won best director for The Kerala Story at the 71st National Film Awards. The film’s portrayal of ISIS recruitment sparked debate but gained widespread public support.

Often said to have a distinctly North-Indian lens, 'The Kerala Story' follows the lives of three women protagonists from Kerala, portrayed as victims of ‘love jihad’.

Fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) opened fire on a group of farmers and children riding in an open van ...

The New Arab interviewed dozens of Syrian sheikhs over several months, exploring tribal networks Syrians rely on in times of ...