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Centre gives absolute powers to Delhi LG to constitute any authority, board

The Centre has granted absolute powers to the Delhi lieutenant governor to constitute any authority, board and commission such as the Delhi Commission for Women and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory......

Why Academic Freedom Isn't Absolute

Confusing academic freedom with the right to free speech of an individual and expecting unconditional institutional support is not realistic. Academic freedom provides an opportunity for an......

'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

'It is high time to recognise that this is the greatest issue India is confronting.''Even the BJP should be raising concerns because polluted air suffocates everybody's child.' IMAGE: A protest......

BJP states defend Governor's power to assent to Bills in SC

Some Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states on Tuesday defended in the Supreme Court, the autonomy of governors and President in assenting to bills passed by their assemblies and said "assent to a law......

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation......

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy. Illustration: Dominic......

Non-metro cities fuel India's online Diwali sales

Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to......

SC recalls verdict ordering liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday recalled its controversial May 2 verdict that had ordered liquidation of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) while setting aside a......

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

'Solutions developed in India are being commercialised and offered globally because we're executing at scale, creating new markets and revenue streams.' Kindly note that this illustration......

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...''I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.''You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'......

'My Films Are Meant For Paisa Vasool Cinema'

'For me, the real victory is when people buy a ticket, sit in a theatre, and connect with the story.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. "At the end of the day,......

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

This turgid drama, solely designed to titillate male audiences, move from one hare-brained scene after another with intermittent over-acting, ear-splitting background music, and over-the-top......

'Was Nervous About Playing A Sex Worker'

'Some things and powers are just not in your control.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Taaruk Raina/Instagram Taaruk Raina is enjoying his OTT fame, thanks to several shows like Songs Of Paradise,......

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......

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.' IMAGE: Raj......

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

'Rana said she had made a "note" on September 27 where she had drawn the World Cup and inscribed that India wold win the trophy this time around.' IMAGE: Sneh Rana credits ‘power of......

'No excuses, India deserved it'

Ellyse Perry says even the Aussie dressing room would applaud Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues IMAGE: India recorded the highest run chase in women's ODI to set up Sunday's title clash with......

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'My main job was to finish innings strongly by scoring quickly in the final overs.' IMAGE: Richa Ghosh tallied 235 runs from eight innings with one fifty to finish among the top-five Indian......

Women's World Cup: The secret behind Smriti-Pratika's success!

'She lets me do what I do best and I do not interfere in whatever she does best.' IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run stand against New Zealand is India's highest in Women's World......

'Pick Vaibhav Suryavanshi For India Now!'

'He should be blooded into the senior team immediately, like Sachin was all those years ago.' IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest ever to hit a century in the IPL earlier this year; his......