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Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

College students in poll-bound Bihar, many of whom are first-time voters, rue the lack of job opportunities that has been forcing several of their seniors to leave the state in search of work, and......

'People feel unsafe even in their homes'

“We woke up to sound of sirens blaring... moments later, a massive blast rocked our house,” recalled a resident of Rehari Colony in Jammu city that was among the worst-hit in the region by......

IRS officer, kin found dead at Kerala home; sister was facing CBI case

The Kerala Police on Saturday said it is probing various angles regarding the mysterious deaths of an Indian Revenue Services officer and his kin in Kochi and has intensified the investigation,......

Centre doesn't want to control Waqf Board, our plan is...: Nadda

The Centre does not want to control Waqf Boards but ensure that they operate within the bounds of law so that their assets are used in promotion of education, healthcare and employment for the......

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

More than 36 hours have passed since the stampede at Maha Kumbh, but Jitendra Sahu has not caught a wink and has been frantically searching for his 70-year-old aunt Shakuntala Devi, who has been......

The little known story about Shakuntala Railway

A historic railway service flounders for an inflexible privatisation policy, notes Bibek Debroy. Narrow Gauge Train at Rajim Station. Photograph, courtesy: Pankaj Oudhia/Wikimedia Commons......

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.''That was the fastest decision-making......

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N......

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience. IMAGE: Vidya Balan in and as Shakuntala......

Does Tamannaah Look Like Jayashree? VOTE

IMAGE: Tamannaah Bhatia. Photograph: Kind courtesy Camera Take Films/Instagram Tamannaah Bhatia is set to portray actress Jayashree in the upcoming biopic on legendary filmmaker V Shantaram,......

Bollywood's OG Dancing Superstar

Dinesh Raheja salutes Sandhya, the acclaimed actress who passed into the ages on October 4. IMAGE: Sandhya. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/ X At the very zenith of the Golden Age......

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.''The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.''I......

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous.But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother. IMAGE: Dharmendra......

Shakuntala Devi review

There’s nothing wrong in Vidya Balan’s performance. There’s just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma. You could be really good at mathematics and marvel at the ease with......