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If not as an MP...: Varun Gandhi's 1st reaction after BJP denied ticket from Pilibhit

Denied a ticket from Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi on Thursday wrote an emotional letter to the people of his constituency in which he asserted that his......

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

A group of lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, has written to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest......

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that a change in the demeanour of people should not happen because of police or Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids, but should......

Desis Rally For Secular India

The Constitution's Preamble says that we Indians have resolved to secure for Indians 'fraternity, assuring the dignity of the individual'.Fraternity can come only when we stand up for each......

Modi's Challenge Of The South

It is early to make out which way the wind is blowing, but there is no denying that challenges for the BJP, far outweigh the advantages in this region, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE: Narendra......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Bharat Rice to be sold at Rs 29/kg in retail market from next week

The Centre on Friday said it will sell 'Bharat Rice' in the retail market at Rs 29 per kg from next week to give relief to the common man and has also directed traders to disclose rice/paddy stock,......

Sensex ends 107 points lower in choppy trade

Benchmark equity indices ended lower on the Budget day on Thursday as investors opted for profit-taking amid mixed cues. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters After shedding early gains, the......

Budget 2024: Key numbers to watch out for

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the pre-election Budget which would list out achievements of the Modi government in the past 10 years, while giving a glimpse of the future......

Corporate bosses' message for 2024: Focus on people, tech, geopolitics

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, signed off an address to employees last week by assuring them that 2024 would be better than 2023 for both Reliance Industries and India. Illustration:......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.' IMAGE: Gulzar launches a series of paintings, Ghalib & Gulzar, by Shahid Rassam in 2015. Photograph: Sahil Salvi Even at 89, the awards aren't stopping any......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Bramayugam Review: Mammootty is Terrifying

Mammootty is towering as the unflinching enigma that prevents Bramayugam from being a middling genre exercise, observes Arjun Menon. Bramayugam is the third directorial feature by Rahul Sadasivan......

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

'This was a film, a story that had never been told before.' IMAGE: Koji Yakusho in Perfect Days. For the last four-and-a-half decades German film-maker Wim Wenders has been making compassionate......

CSK content to play around with combinations

IMAGE: Opener Rachin Ravindra scored a 15-ball 37 in the opening win over RCB on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said on Monday new skipper and opener......

Don't expect Pant to be fluent from outset: Gavaskar

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant will be returning to cricket after a long rehab programme following a car accident in December 2022. Photograph: Delhi Capitals/X Rishabh Pant will find it "very difficult" to......

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Ashwin didn't allow challenges to check his progress: Anil Kumble IMAGE: Anil Kumble also praised R Ashwin for his in-depth knowledge of the sport, especially of the opponent's......

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief. IMAGE: From seasoned campaigners like Rohit Sharma to rising......

Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians uncertain?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has many times said that he would never play for any other franchise save MI. Photograph: BCCI The 2024 IPL could well be Rohit Sharma's last as a player in the Mumbai Indians......

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The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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