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Security tightened in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Security personnel in several districts of Uttar Pradesh remained on alert on Friday, a day after jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda.......

Mukhtar Ansari subjected to slow poisoning, alleges son; authorities deny

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early......

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early......

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari straddled the worlds of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh. IMAGE: Mukhtar Ansari in a Prayagraj court on December 28, 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo The gangster-politician was......

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, its principal said. IMAGE: Mukhtar Ansari. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Flying high: Big spike in airfares, demand for hotels during Holi week

If you are planning to travel around Holi this year, brace for sky-high airfare. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com During the week of the festival next month, travellers are likely to feel......

Temple fever grips Indians, lifts travel demand and hotel bookings

Online travel portals are flooded with flight and train bookings, hotels teeming with requests for accommodation, and spiritual merchandise on e-commerce platforms is selling like hotcakes. IMAGE:......

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous......

This Is How Bollywood Celebrates Mahashivratri

Bollywood stars celebrate Mahashivratri by sharing pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Chauhan/Instagram Sonal Chauhan prays to Lord Shiva in Varanasi.   Photograph:......

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Twitter   Lata Mangeshkar was......

Ranbir-Alia, Randeep-Lin Invited To Ayodhya

IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with RSS leader Sunil Ambekar, second from left, who invited them to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22 in Ayodhya. Photograph:......

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages. 2023 was a year of rare hits for the Malayalam film industry. In a country where masala entertainers like Jawan and violent......

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap. As the transgender community got prominence in the media with ventures like Taali......

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.......

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.' IMAGE:......

WFI to challenge its suspension next week

A defiant Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week and has also called for an Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi on January......

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

IMAGE: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, right, and Vinesh Phogat break down as Bajran Punia tries to console them during a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on Thursday. Photographs:......

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjay Singh/Facebook Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India......

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