Activist Anna Hazare’s 13-day fast in 2011 gave new impetus to an anti-corruption campaign that briefly captured the national imagination. Irom Sharmila, who was protesting against the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in northeast India, refused food for 16 years and survived only because authorities force-fed her through a nasal tube. Medha Patkar, a
In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams. Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 with the title “The field rescue team in America’s busiest national park,” the article details the
The deadly inferno has raised familiar questions about fire safety regulations across Thailand, especially at entertainment venues. Thai authorities say they are investigating whether negligence caused the fire, as survivors reported locked doors and a lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. But some question whether relevant government agencies should also be held accountable for failing
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’Brent Lang details the full report he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound and what Hollywood and exhibitors need to do to keep it moving forward. Lang, who is VarietyThe executive editor who oversees all film coverage, emphasizes
The United States launched a new wave of attacks on Iran for the sixth consecutive night, its military says, as the two sides continue to fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (Centcom) said on Thursday that the strikes were aimed at “further degrading Iranian military capabilities.” Iranian state media
Joe Root says some England players have to “learn on the job” in 50-over cricket due to lack of exposure to the format. Root was a class apart in the second one-day international in Cardiff with a chanceless 99 that took England to a four-wicket victory in difficult conditions. In domestic cricket, the One-Day Cup
