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SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

In a heart-warming gesture, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and other Supreme Court judges on Wednesday felicitated Pragya, a law researcher and daughter of a cook, who scaled a mountain of......

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering......

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

The first charter flight to facilitate the return of Indian citizens stranded in Israel will leave Thursday evening from the Ben Gurion airport, sources said, amid the country's raging war with the......

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Urging the Indian nationals in Israel “to remain calm, vigilant,” the Indian Embassy here on Wednesday reassured them that it is “monitoring the situation closely” and......

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch. IMAGE: Israeli border police in Ashkelon, October 10, 2023......

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

Six years after the rollout of the biggest indirect tax reform in India, Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of Rs 1.5 lakh crore every month has become a new normal and tax officers are focusing......

Hike in import duty on gold may fuel smuggling

The government has hiked gold import duty to 15 per cent from 10.75 per cent to check the current account deficit (CAD) and rising import of the yellow metal. Illustration: Dominic......

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.' IMAGE: Mehul Choksi. Photograph: PTI Photo Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi claims he had planned to leave the country......

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Regaining the lost sheen, sales of gold jewellery and coins are set to touch pre-COVID levels in volume terms on the auspicious Dhanteras as easing pandemic concerns and pent up demand saw......

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if......

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title. It's easy to see why. Be it to embody a chronological accuracy, catchphrase or......

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

March is going to be an exciting month, thanks to a good mix of theatrical and OTT releases. Joginder Tuteja lists your March entertainment menu. Taj: Divided By BloodWhere to watch?......

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have......

'Amit was going through hell'

'ABCL was almost bankrupt, Amit's house was mortgaged...' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Tinnu Anand's Kaalia. One of Amitabh Bachchan's oldest friends, actor-director Tinnu Anand has seen a side to......

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

The Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris. But in our movies, even the most basic articles of necessity become the source of romance and drama. Like rainy day lessons, its many uses......

Asiad gold medallist Annu Rani's message to girls....

I was on the verge of saying goodbye to sport before Asian Games: Javelin thrower Annu Rani IMAGE: Annu Rani rose from a challenging season to etch her name in history as the first Indian woman to......

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

'Every player faces injuries and downward turn in performance. Competition will be tough in Paris Olympics and also in other competitions.' IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra says defending his Olympics javelin......

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra struggled in the windy conditions in the grand finale at the Hayward Field as he fouled his two attempts. Photograph: Alina Smutko/Reuters Olympic and world champion javelin......

Javelin thrower Annu finishes 7th in Diamond League

IMAGE: Annu Rani has not been able to touch the 60m mark this season, with the 59.24m she had thrown during the Federation Cup in May being her best. Photograph: Annu Rani/Instagram Annu Rani......

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra is only the second Indian -- after shooter Abhinav Bindra -- to simultaneously hold the Olympics and World Championships title. Photographs: Reuters For someone who was......

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