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DGCA relief to IndiGo sets dangerous precedent: Pilots' body

Pilots' body Airlines' Pilots Association (ALPA) India on Friday took 'strong' objection to safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s 'selective and unsafe' relief to domestic......

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97......

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew......

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

Congress Alleges 'Vote Chori' In Bihar

The Congress on Friday alleged that the election results in Bihar reflect 'vote chori on a gigantic scale' with Rahul Gandhi vowing an in-depth review of the outcome and saying, 'we could not......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

Companies, particularly those that are notified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, will have to make extensive investments in data mapping, process modification, consent management tools, tools to......

Lenskart to launch IPO on Oct 31; aims to raise Rs 2,150-cr

Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 31, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares. Photograph: Kind......

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Interest in green living is rising, with clean air and open spaces becoming key selling points for residential projects, particularly as Indian cities struggle with deteriorating air quality.......

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to add 450 stores in the current financial year, its fastest expansion in three years, as the company prepares for a public listing that could value it at up to $10......

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

Family Man 3: 'Thank God, We Didn't Delay Too Much'

'Sometimes, four years is too much. People forget.''But whenever we posted on social media about any other show or film, we received a hundred questions immediately.'People are very interested.'......

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?''He had no answer.' IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Dhadak 2. Shazia......

Stokes Chases Ashes History Down Under

Only three England captains have secured the urn in Australia in the last 50 years, with Andrew Strauss the last in 2010/11. IMAGE: Leading England to Ashes triumph over the next seven weeks......

Bavuma confident of exposing India's glaring weakness!

'Bowling has always been a strength of ours as a team. Now, we're probably even better poised with those spin resources.' IMAGE: Temba Bavuma, who is returning from a calf injury, will lead......

Ankit, Siddarth shine but Central close in on Duleep glory

IMAGE: Ankit Sharma (99, 168 balls) and Andre Siddarth (84 not out, 190 balls) shared an impressive 192-run alliance for the seventh wicket that saved South from a precarious position.......

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

IMAGE: Match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan with Richie Richardson being summoned to do duty in their must-win fixture against UAE. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

'Engaging with Pakistan at this stage sends out a message that undermines the sentiments of the people of India who stand firmly against any compromise on national security.' IMAGE: Suryakumar......