'General Zia was real startled'

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Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

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File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

A day after Guwahati Police filed a case against him and other Congress leaders for allegedly provoking crowd, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state to file "as......

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

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'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

'I don't jump at everything that comes my way.''(But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie.''I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.' IMAGE: Neha......

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

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'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

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How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

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SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Photograph: Kind Courtesy President of India/X India's best-performing athletes were on Tuesday conferred with the national sports awards by President Droupadi Murmu in a regal ceremony where......

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

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'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

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Guru offers to turn Coco's forehand into potent weapon

IMAGE: Following her defeat, Coco Gauff admitted that her forehand needs work. Photograph: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters As Coco Gauff ponders a fortnight without tennis following her......