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'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as......

Xi appoints new envoy to India after 18-month delay amid frozen ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed senior diplomat Xu Feihong as the new ambassador to India after an unusually long delay of 18 months amid frozen relations between the two countries over......

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of......

India can speak...: US on Australian journalist's visa row

The United States has refrained from commenting on allegations that India denied the visa renewal of an Australian journalist, saying New Delhi can speak about its visa policy. IMAGE: Australian......

Australian journalist 'forced' to leave India for her reportage

An Australian journalist on Tuesday claimed that she was forced to leave India after the government refused to extend her work visa contending that her reportage had 'crossed a line'. Photograph:......

Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

Japanese agri-equipment firm Kubota is taking cues from Suzuki Motor's strategy to establish India as its global production hub, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Photograph: Kind courtesy,......

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

India moved fewer people to non-agri jobs than most neighbouring nations

India has managed to move a smaller share of its working-age population away from farm-related work than many of its neighbours. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri......

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.' IMAGE: Pankaj Udhas in Naam. Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday, February 26, after a......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals. In the post-pandemic situation, as restrictions were......

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in Kabuliwala. Mithun Chakraborty is still a superstar in Bengal, celebrating......

Veteran Mathews named in SL T20 World Cup squad

IMAGE: Mathews made his T20 comeback for Sri Lanka in January after a three-year gap. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Sri Lanka have included veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and uncapped......

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar hailed Shreyas Iyer's ability to deal with the recent career setbacks . Photograph: BCCI Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata......

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

IMAGE: India defeated South Korea to move to the second spot in Pool A. Photograph: Ankita Raina/X India picked up their third victory in the Billie Jean King Cup as they defeated South......

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Photograph: Ankita Raina/X Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese......

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

IMAGE: Ankita Raina lost 6-0, 6-0. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ankita Raina/X The Indian women's tennis team suffered a 0-3 loss to China in a group stage match of the Billie Jean King Cup in......

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