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'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

A prominent Indo-Canadian community member has voiced deep concern over the "ecosystem" in Canada that has enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence, threaten and bully those opposing their......

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: An Indian soldier walks past destroyed Pakistani tanks in......

From nail and skin, how Akali Dal and BJP turned tooth and nail

Before his party walked out of the National Democratic Alliance over the Centre's now repealed farm laws, Akali Dal stalwart Parkash Singh Badal used to describe the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya......

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.' IMAGE: Amritpal Singh was arrested from the Rodewal gurdwara in Moga after a month-long quest......

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'......

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters Expectations of a bumper rabi crop......

Election May Spike Sales Surge

'During the scorching summer months of election season, largescale outdoor gatherings create a prime opportunity for increased consumption in the packaged drinking water category.' Photograph:......

Smallcap pie grows as retail investor faith soars

Retail investors now own a bigger slice of smallcap companies than at the start of 2023–24 (FY24), underscoring their growing conviction about investing in this red-hot space. Illustration:......

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

It’s all eyes on the consumer durables sector during the festival season after a weak Q1FY24 and Q2FY24 was impacted by an erratic monsoon. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives......

Untimely rains dent summer sales; to keep durable stocks in check: Analysts

With sales of cooling products turning out dismal this summer due to unseasonal rains, the stocks of related companies are now off their March highs. Photograph: PTI Photo Shares of fan and air......

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. PriscillaWhere to watch? MubiLanguage: English Sofia Coppola's......

Jogi Review

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism.It is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope......

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma. When Forrest Gump released in 1994, Tom Hanks was 38 years old. One of the coolest things about Robert Zemeckis' Oscar-winning......

'Tears haven't stopped since I heard the awful news'

'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.' IMAGE: Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna in the song Jai Jai Shiv Shankar from Aap Ki Kasam. Mumtaz, who sang and danced to some of Lata......

Review: Chauthi Koot, one of the best movies of 2016

Lovers of good cinema should not miss this opportunity to watch one of the best Indian films of 2016, says Aseem Chhabra. Gurvinder Singh's second feature Chauthi Koot is a remarkable document......

What Helped Kohli Rediscover Form...

The 42-day break would give Kohli the time to introspect, and rejuvenate his cluttered mind. IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates a century in a World Cup 2023 game. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters......

'Shami should have been in Asia Cup team'

IMAGE: Many expected Mohammad Shami to feature in the Indian team for the Asia Cup. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters The Board of Control for Cricket in India named a 15 member team......

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