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Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

The former Kerala health minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the......

Inside story: How Sonia became Congress chief again

When Rahul Gandhi refused to take back his resignation after repeated requests, P Chidambaram proposed that Sonia should be made the party's interim president.Siddharth Sharma reports. After......

Cantt board polls: BJP loses all 7 seats in Modi's constituency Varanasi

In a major jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, none of the candidates supported by it could ensure victory in the Cantonment Board polls in Varanasi and Lucknow, and managed to win......

From Spelling Bee to Super Bowl, Indian Americans championed it all

Aziz Haniffa walks through Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, an exhibition that explores the 'American Dream' as lived by the community stretching far behind the stereotypes such......

Trouble brewing for the Congress in Haryana?

In the midst of crucial assembly elections in five states, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda organised a huge rally in Haryana on November 10 in what is being seen as muscle flexing at the party......

How online media gave this film director new hope

The strength and reach of online medium never ceases to surprise us. This mass appeal was well showcased by a telecom player in its commercial a couple of years ago, where its protagonist uses......

Channels turn to Gods to grab viewers

After soaps and thrillers, Star Plus, NDTV Imagine and Zee TV fall back on time-tested mythological serials.With viewers rallying behind mythological stories like Ramayana and Mahabharata,......

Now, book your DVD online

Harry Singh, a self-employed engineer, by his own admission hasn't been near a multiplex for three months now. An ardent fan of Aishwarya Rai, Singh rents his DVDs online from Seventymm......

More executives to quit Star TV

Star TV is facing a new challenge, with three of its top executives putting in their papers to join former Star India chief executive officer Sameer Nair in his new venture with broadcasting......

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

The soap operas of Ekta Kapoor and Ravi Chopra are likely to be axed to make way for Kaun Banega Crorepati-III because Star Plus intends to reserve the one-hour primetime slot for the show that......

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year. Dhak DhakWhere to watch? Netflix Why was this gem released with so little fanfare? Dhak......

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.' IMAGE: Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Naveen Waqar in Humsafar. Six years after it stopped airing Pakistani shows, the Zindagi channel......

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films.The characters he played were real, believable.We recognised them and they have stayed with us.And so a fan......

Salman to shoot Bigg Boss promo?

The number of contestants in the next season may be reduced by half to allow space for social distancing. IMAGE: Salman Khan in Bigg Boss. The show, as they say, must go on. Especially if it is......

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew. IMAGE: Irrfan Khan with his wife Sutapa Sikdar. Photograph: PTI When I set out to write Irrfan Khan's biography, I already knew he was......

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

IMAGE: India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India will begin as clear......

The coach who plotted India's downfall in women's kabaddi

I wanted to prove I am the best, says Iran coach Jain IMAGE: Iranian women’s kabaddi team celebrate their win over India in the finals at the Asian Games. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI......

Asiad: Now Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

IMAGE: Indian women’s kabaddi team react after losing in the final against Iran. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI Traditional powerhouse India returned without a gold in kabaddi for the......

IWF faces ban after third lifter tests positive

The participation of Indian weightifters in next year's Commonwealth Games is in jeopardy as the national federation is facing the prospect of a one-year ban after a third positive dope test.......

C'wealth gold medallist tests positive

Shailaja Pujari, a gold medal winner at last year's Manchester Commonwealth Games, has tested positive, an Indian weightlifting official said on Wednesday."Shailaja has tested positive for a......

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