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Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition......

Moved by my story in Jawan: Dr Kafeel Khan in letter to SRK

Dr Kafeel Khan, whose name surfaced in the 2017 Gorakhpur encephalitis deaths case, has expressed gratitude to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for shedding light on the tragic incident through his......

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting British counterpart Boris Johnson on Friday held extensive talks with an aim to further expand cooperation in areas of defence, trade and clean energy.......

Days after fund choke, it is business as usual at Mother House

"The doors of the Mother House are open to all," said a nun nonchalantly as she went about doing her work. IMAGE: Nuns offer prayers on the occasion of 110th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, at......

In UP, Modi sounds 'red alert' against 'red caps'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday equated the red caps worn by Samajwadi Party workers with 'red beacons' that suggest a hunger for power and sounded a 'red alert', claiming that the SP wants......

Combination of tech and talent is guarantee for bright future, Modi tells CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the combination of technology and talent will be a guarantee for a bright future for the world. Photograph: ANI on Twitter Modi made the remark at......

Rishi Sunak unveils plans to attract tech talent to UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday unveiled a new scheme for the world's 100 most talented young professionals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of his vision to make......

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

The app plays a complete navigation guide with user-friendly technology, helping passengers locate anything at the airport with a single click process. Image: The security check area, with......

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor Residents of a free-housing colony are forced to buy water from a commercial tanker because of shoddy supply......

Why the Internet is always under scrutiny

The Stop Online Piracy Act, or Sopa, has just been put on the back burner by the US government following an online howl. Sopa does need a rethink. However, the debate across the media, largely,......

Super 30 Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. In Super 30, starring Hrithik Roshan, Bihar-based......

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

Here's looking at some of the high points in the ceremony! There was something for everyone at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards this year, with surprises to please lovers of twist-endings, bold wins......

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska, is a stunning meditation on the ghostliness of America, raves Raja Sen. Uncle Albert likes to watch the road. He takes a weatherbeaten deckchair and......

Review: After Earth is boring and flawed

Watching After Earth isn't exactly a memory you'd like to cherish, writes Sonil Dedhia.The tag line of director M Night Shyamalan’s latest venture After Earth reads: ‘Danger is......

Akshay's Jumbo meal!

What's it about Dumbo, Horton or even Heffalumps that makes them so disarming, cute and cuddly at once? Big ears? Bouncy belly? Wide, innocent eyes? Quite contrary to their enormous size, elephants......

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton also called for more women in motorsport after the all-female W Series announced on Thursday it will be supporting Formula One at eight grands prix next season. Photograph:......

Bolt wants to fly the flag for drug-free athletics

Usain Bolt rocked his huge frame back into his too-small chair, wrapped his arms behind his head and prepared to deliver his well-worn defence after another bombardment of doping-related questions......

Invisible flame is burning issue of London Games

The Olympic flame is nowhere to be seen. The enduring image of the Summer and Winter Games, lit Friday night at the climax of the opening ceremony, is out of sight from the throngs of fans who......

Rooney shines amid Old Trafford gloom

In a generally disappointing season for Manchester United, teenage striker Wayne Rooney has shone like a beacon of hope for the troubled club.The 19-year-old Rooney has scored 17 goals in 42 games......

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