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After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large......

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.''February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.' Illustrations: Dominic......

Maha BJP MLA Nitesh Rane, brother booked for remarks against Sharad Pawar

The Mumbai police on Sunday registered an FIR against Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane and his brother Nilesh Rane for allegedly making remarks against Nationalist Congress Party......

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls,......

What are Farmers doing at the Gateway?

A portion of the ashes of four farmers killed in the violence at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on October 3, 2021 was immersed in the Arabian Sea near the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Hundreds of......

Banking services hit for 2nd consecutive day

Lakhs of employees of public sector banks continued their strike on the second day on Friday as well to protest against proposed privatisation of banks by the government impacting normal operation......

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Modi has certainly pulled back, and his political capital -- dependent as it is on an image that he knows best and never retreats -- may have taken a bit of a beating.But, equally, it is hard to......

Who tipped off bizmen about Nanar refinery project?

'One investor told us one leader in Gujarat had sent him to Konkan to buy land.''How did these people come to know about this project in advance when locals didn't know?''It means those who are......

Looking beyond loan writeoffs for farmers

Governments must encourage micro-irrigation, use of natural manure and pesticides in a big way. Farm income can be doubled by reducing cost as much as by increasing MSP, says Sanjeev Nayyar.......

Differences emerge among striking jewellers

Cracks have developed between jewellers and bullion dealers over differences of opinion on the sale of gold bars. The differences of opinion started when Ashok Minawala, director of All......

Buttler's special gift for Jaiswal

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajasthan Royals/Twitter Rajasthan Royals star Jos Buttler gifted one of his bats to team-mate Yashasvi Jaiswal after IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely. The 19......

Steve Waugh back on India tour with 'Spirit of Cricket'

'India gave me lifelong memories, but life-changing moments' IMAGE: Steve Waugh captures the spirit of cricket in India during his many trips to the country. Photograph: Steve Waugh/Instagram He......

When Yash met Mahi

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal greets Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Two cricketers with modest origins met for the first time a couple of days ago. One raised in Ranchi, who worked as......

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

It's been a while since the sound of red cherry hitting the sweet spot of a bat was heard across the iconic Mumbai maidans as there has been minimum activity in the city due to the 21-day national......

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

'I will get an opportunity to talk about my game with big stars like Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler.''I hope to learn a few things from them and I am confident of doing well,' says the......

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