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The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century-and-a-half. The doyen in the field of military history, Dr......

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

IMAGE: MNS chief Raj Thackeray at ED office in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Sahil Salvi Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray was on Thursday grilled by the Enforcement Directorate......

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray is set to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Thursday in response to the central agency's notice to him regarding a......

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray in connection with a money laundering probe, evoking a sharp reaction from the party,......

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra. IMAGE: British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith lays a wreath at the......

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest......

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products.It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad.It also has an......

Non-basmati rice export falls after govt withdraws tax sops

In order to help farmers, the government has increased minimum support price for the last several years. This has made Indian rice uncompetitive for exports. India’s exports of non-basmati......

Bring on the biryani, basmati rice is cheaper by 12%

With satisfactory progress of monsoon rainfalls prompting farmers to bring in additional area under basmati sowing, prices are set to fall lower going forward. IMAGE: Rice bags being loaded......

Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

Bajaj Auto was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 3.95 per cent followed by Maruti Suzuki at 2.69 per cent. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The BSE Sensex on Wednesday rose by nearly......

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Veteran actor Kumkum, who featured in such Hindi movies like CID, Mr X in Bombay and Mother India, passed away on Tuesday, July 28. She was 86. Her sister-in-law Shenaz told PTI that the actress,......

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sushant Singh Rajput/Twitter The curse of suicide has haunted showbiz since time immemorial with the likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha,......

Dilip Kumar at 96: Saira Banu's fascinating memories

'Every day that God gives me to spend with Saab is a great celebration of a day well spent.' IMAGE: Saira Banu's favourite picture with Dilip Kumar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dilip Kumar/Twitter......

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma. It's not easy keeping pace with......

'Raman Raghav landed me in hospital'

In his 13-year long career, the gifted Nawazuddin Siddiqui has played some of the most complex characters on screen. But none are emotionally and physically exhausting as the one in Raman Raghav......

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

'He is the Kohinoor of Indian cricket. There have been many legendary players but there will be none like him' Photograph: Kind courtesy MS Dhoni/Instagram Called a legend by legends of the game,......

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'A memorable conversation with Madhav Apte,......

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

IMAGE: Madhav Apte, left, whose Test career was mysteriously cut short, despite being the second highest scorer on a tour of the West Indies Madhav Apte was an aberration in Indian cricket in the......

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

IMAGE: Ramakant Achrekar coached Sachin Tendulkar as a kid during his school days. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani There were cricket coaches and then there was a Ramakant Achrekar, whose......

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

Abahan Theatre's marquee play this year is based on the Olympic bronze medallist. Written by Abhijit Bhattacharya, popular Assamese actor Prastuti Parashar portrays the role of the champion boxer......

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