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Haryana families to get invitation letter to cast vote

 In a novel initiative aimed at increasing voter turnout in Haryana, the state election commission will send an invitation letter to every family in the state urging them to exercise their franchise......

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

 NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019. IMAGE: Women constables dressed in traditional attire perform Nukkad Natak outside the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, April 12, 2024 to spread voting......

What's Modi Up To?

 No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission,......

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

 The current geo-strategic landscape is characterised by a change that is taking place at an "unprecedented" scale and speed, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday while asserting that military......

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

 NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019. IMAGE: Women constables dressed in traditional attire perform Nukkad Natak outside the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, April 12, 2024 to spread voting......

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

 Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank?Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

 'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

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......

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

 'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.' Photograph: Rupak De......

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

 From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. Photograph: ANI Photo While......

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

 Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that Indian viewers can relate to, observes Deepa Gahlot.   The last season of Yeh Meri Family had the tagline......

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

 Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.  The legal system in India is mostly a farce, so it is just waiting to be turned into a comedy or satire. The......

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

 Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar air force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, notes Arjun Menon. Operation Valentine is the latest in a long line-up of......

'Men, women, everybody, we want love'

 'When something like this happens, it's just like all the weight and all the time that there was no work and the auditions were not cracking, you feel it's just worth it.' IMAGE: Namrata Sheth and......

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

 After receiving high praise for her performance in Killer Soup, we can't help but wonder why Konkona Sen Sharma is not seen more often on screen. Her films have been few and far between, with some......

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

 Look yourself in mirror and ask 'did I do my best': Abhinav Bindra tells Paris-bound shooters Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X "Look yourself in the mirror before going to bed and ask......

When Ashwin went through 'very dark time'...

 'For me, the lowest point was the phase between 2018 and 2019.' IMAGE: Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin is only the ninth bowler and the fifth spinner to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. Photograph:......

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

 IMAGE:  As per reports, the BCCI top brass is miffed with Ishan Kishan and might make playing a few Ranji Trophy games mandatory to play in IPL. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Jharkhand......

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

 IMAGE: The Indian hockey player has taken urgent leave to explore his legal options after being accused of rape. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Accused of rape under the stringent......

Ben Foakes rates Indian pitches as toughest

 'In conditions like this, it's about trying to think on your feet and learn because it's not natural conditions' IMAGE: Ben Foakes scored 34 in a crucial 112-run partnership with the star of the......

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