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'They were dead although they were walking out free'

'We had 110 Adivasis who were languishing in jail for nearly five years because it was claimed they were responsible for some blasts.''When the time to give the proof came, they had no proof to......

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

The United States State Department has quietly implemented recommendations of a presidential commission which has suggested steps like opening up American diplomatic missions outside India for visa......

'No word if Census will happen in 2024'

'A delay of two years has happened, but stretching it to 2024 is a bit too far.''And we do not know about 2024 also.' Kindly note the photograph has only been posted for representational purposes.......

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and......

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.''If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.' IMAGE: A......

RBI slows pace of interest rate hikes but hints at more to come

The Reserve Bank of India slowed the pace of interest-rate increases for the second straight time when it on Wednesday expectedly increased borrowing cost by 25 basis points but hinted more to come......

PhonePe first Indian fintech player to allow UPI payments abroad

PhonePe said on Tuesday it has launched a service that will allow the fintech firm’s Indian users traveling abroad to pay foreign merchants using Unified Payments Interface (UPI).......

'Amrut Kaal is not an instant noodle'

'Modi has sowed the seeds of a transformational change.''For the sake of the nation and our children I hope he succeeds.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks at a post-Budget media......

Petrol doped with 20% ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs

Petrol doped with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday at select petrol pumps in 11 states and union territories as part of a programme to increase use of biofuels to cut emissions as well......

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India, and it is a potentially damaging story...''I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market......

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma. 'His eye is so connected to his brain.' Tom Hanks is spot on about the......

Can Motherhood Get In The Way Of A Career?

'Marriage was never a pit stop after which my life would change.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sai Deodhar/Instagram Sai Deodhar has no trouble juggles between different roles. She acts, writes,......

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?''That's Jehanabad for you.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ritwik Bhowmik/Instagram After Bandish Bandits,......

Vadh Review: Sanjay Mishra Is Terrific!

Vadh is watchable because of its terrific cast, notes Mayur Sanap. There is something oddly satisfying about seeing an actor deconstructing the image that made him so popular in the first place.......

What Shahid Is 'Very Excited' About

'I am as charged as I was at the age of 21, giving my first shot, as I am today.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram Shahid Kapoor gets ready to make his OTT debut with Farzi this......

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

'I can't believe it (Head's axing)' 'I'm just speechless' IMAGE: The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Former......

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

SKY perfectly equipped to play Tests, says Sachin Tendulkar IMAGE: ‘Someone of Suryakumar Yadav’s calibre should be considered along with KL Rahul and Shubman......

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

'This team is very different. We don't carry the wins, we don't carry the losses' IMAGE: Pat Cummins leads Australia to one of its toughest assignments in India. Photograph: PTI Australian......

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

IMAGE: LeBron James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters LeBron James broke the all-time NBA scoring......

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma and Australia skipper Pat Cummins with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday. Photograph: Robert......

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