India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) made headlines this week after finally lifting its ban on the theatrical screening of “Lipstick Under My Burkha”. The film opens in the cinemas on 21 July. Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, it follows four Indian women and their quiet acts of rebellion against cultural, religious and societal restrictions.

Women came out tops at the MTV Video Music Awards which took place in Los Angeles earlier this week. Check out the highlights!

Not a good idea: posing at Mandela’s memorial service.

We read this list and thought what a crazy year 2013 has been. From E-cigarettes to nicotine patches to the word “selfie,” that seems to have caught everyone’s attention. Read on and let us know what you think about these trends in 2013.