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Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

A voter turnout of nearly 63 percent was recorded in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories amid sporadic incidents of violence at some......

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

The Congress on Friday claimed that a 'silent undercurrent' is brewing across western Uttar Pradesh against the 'failures' of the Modi government, as it flagged issues such as 'neglect' of......

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

The Indian Air Force recalled its contribution in Operation Meghdoot 40 years ago when its tactical and strategic airlifters and key helicopters ferried men and material to 'dizzying heights' in......

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?'' IMAGE: Part of a span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is suspended on the......

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state' IMAGE: Actor-politician Saayoni Ghosh is contesting on a TMC ticket from Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat.......

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

The government has been stringent with pricing changes.Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.......

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.' Photograph: Rupak De......

Finnish firm HMD Global unveils strategy to recover lost ground

Can the launch of smartphones under its own brand name by Finnish company HMD Global — despite having a licence to use the Nokia brand which it bought from Microsoft — help it regain......

'There's a de-emphasis on divestment'

'We now look at divestment as an opportunity for maximising the value of public assets, not necessarily as a short-term resource-raising measure.' IMAGE: Finance Secretary T V Somanathan, right,......

'BYJU's showing green shoots towards profitability'

'If you look at assets truly working for us, you should look at Aakash and Great Learning.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Edtech company Byju's, whose losses widened to Rs 8,245.2 crore (Rs 82.45......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

'To get so much love from all over India...'

'Manjummel Boys is way beyond my control now.' Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram S Poduval can't believe what has happened to his sophomore film. "I am not used to this. I am getting a lot of......

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.''Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.' Photograph: Kind......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

IMAGE: A dejected Rashid Khan admitted it was disappointing that Australia refused to play against Afghanistan. Photograph: BCCI "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried......

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Karn Sharma had a mediocre outing in the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, going for 24 runs in two overs for one wicket. Photograph: BCCI Royal......

India can win Tests on any pitch: Rohit Sharma

IMAGE: Following India’s crushing win over England, skipper Rohit Sharma said the team can win on any pitch. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's......

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Chelsea outplay Villa in FA Cup IMAGE: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates after scoring the third goal against Aston Villa in their FA Cup Fourth Round Replay at Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain......

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: 'Unfair to disqualify Manavjit'

IMAGE: Manavjit Singh Sandhu was on Saturday not allowed to take part in pre-event training and, on Sunday, was disqualified from competition. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters The National Rifle......

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