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Canada's stand on farmers' protests 'nothing but hypocrisy': BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other......

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri Services Command in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and make good the......

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone.But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Khadim......

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a COVID-19 vaccine may be ready in a few weeks as he noted that experts believe the wait for it will not be long, and asserted that the vaccination drive......

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India is the largest buyer of COVID-19 vaccines in the world with 1.6 billion doses, according to a global analysis, a number some scientists say could cover 800 million people, or 60 per cent of......

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of......

Lakshmi Vilas Bank had dug its own grave

Its obsession for growth, chasing corporate clients and giving up its original mandate of meeting the needs of local trade and businesses. A quarter of its loan book has gone bad.That's an error of......

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in......

'Good chance of substantial recovery in next financial year'

'I am sceptical of the Indian economy returning to a sustained high-growth trajectory any time soon.' IMAGE: A farmer works on his field during the lockdown. The agriculture sector has bucked the......

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as ‘independent contractors’ who directly do business with......

Are you ready for Vir Das' new show?

'What's the first thing you're going to do when the world is normal again?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vir Das/Instagram Vir Das is ready with a new show, Inside Out, which premieres on Netflix on......

Tenet review

Tenet is both incredibly obfuscating and feverishly magnificent, says Sukanya Verma. 'Don't get on the chopper if you can't stop thinking in linear terms,' warns a character in Tenet. This is not......

Why Deepa Mehta made Funny Boy

'There are so many who live in fear, just because they are being oppressed on the basis of who they love.' IMAGE: Brandon Ingram and Rehan Mudannayake in Funny Boy. Deepa Mehta's Funny Boy has......

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this......

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair. So I am taking my evening......

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

IMAGE: India physio Nitin Patel treats Ravindra Jadeja for an injury on his right leg during the first T20 International against Australia in Canberra, December 4, 2020 Photograph: Mark......

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Australia, in Canberra, on Friday. • Scorecard IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates after wicket of Steve Smith. Photograph:......

Why Williamson is one of the world's best batsmen...

IMAGE: Kane Williamson celebrates his double century during day two of the first Test match against West Indies at Seddon Park in Hamilton, on Friday. Photograph: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Kane......

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

'We can't make a law that we can't apply.' IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell plays the switch-hit during the first ODI against India in Sydney, on November 27, 2020. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Former......

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

IMAGE: Arsenal fans cheer from the stands during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match against Rapid Wien at Emirates Stadium in London, on Thursday. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images......

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German court upholds ban on Covid-19 demonstration

Although most Germans accept the latest “lockdown light” to curb the spread of the coronavirus in a second wave, critics say the amendment... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/german-court-upholds-ban-on-covid-19-demonstration/story-PwNoUhOVHA5GeHUkOKegcI.html

Germany can keep spending to contend With Covid-19 pandemic, says Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel defended the debt-funded stimulus measures her government undertook this year, saying that the cost of not acting would have been far... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/germany-can-keep-spending-to-contend-with-covid-19-pandemic-says-angela-merkel/story-BbmqfAmFUSxXUzMF98Gv5L.html

Rohingya refugees relocating to Bhasan Char voluntarily, hoping for 'peace, comfort...

Rohingya refugees have emphasised that their decision to shift is not due to any pressure from the government authorities, as the pictures and... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/rohingya-refugees-relocating-to-bhasan-char-voluntarily-hoping-for-peace-comfort-and-nice-housing/story-FYEWO5g9YfKNdzYIAKnyRP.html

South Korea diplomat says hard to believe North Korea has no Covid-19 cases

In an unusually clear official statement, Kang told the annual IISS Manama Dialogue security conference that Pyongyang has not been very responsive... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/south-korea-diplomat-says-hard-to-believe-north-korea-has-no-covid-19-cases/story-FN6usHfVr57vLxZ8gOLbWI.html

Schools will become live labs, says Sonam Wangchuk

‘The pandemic has opened up the sector for digital communication with contents available from across the world’ ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/covid-19-effect-schools-will-become-live-labs-says-sonam-wangchuk/article33257998.ece

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