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EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming......

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

The Congress on Saturday released its fourth list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, fielding its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Rai from Varanasi to take on Prime Minister Narendra......

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

In a significant political development in Madhya Pradesh, veteran leader and former Union minister Suresh Pachouri bid adieu to his five-decade allegiance with the Congress, and joined the......

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced its initial list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, showcasing prominent names such as former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh......

President Murmu invited to Ayodhya ceremony: VHP

A delegation representing the Ram Temple Trust on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu and formally invited her to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. IMAGE: President......

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.......

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

As many as 30 sub-groups and committees worked tirelessly to devise rules and laws as well as fix tax rates for over 1,200 goods and services. IMAGE: Even as politicians took centrestage to......

Business hit in retail stores, malls as shoppers go online

Malls, retail stores are being hit by online sales and are struggling this festive season. Just days after the October 6 ‘Big Billion Day’ sale hosted by e-commerce company......

UP promises to overhaul business environment to attract industry

The much-awaited Uttar Pradesh Services Guarantee legislation is ready and is likely to be put before the state Cabinet in the next 15 days. To boost industrialisation and check the flight of......

How Bharat Matrimony became the best priest in the marriage business

Srinath, a 28-year-old techie, was in a hurry to get married. His astrologer warned him if his alliance was not fixed in three months, he might have to wait for another five years. Though in a......

'I could never sell myself'

'A producer once told me that one doesn't get paid for his acting skills.'' If you work here, you have to be either lovable or sellable.''Nobody talks about talent.' 'Here, people can pay huge......

'RIP Deven Varma, I grew up on your performances'

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Several celebrities paid tribute to the late Deven Verma, who passed away on December 2, on Twitter. Here's what they said:......

'Thank you, Sir Richard, for focusing world attention on India'

'That night -- when Gandhi won Best Picture at the 1983 Oscars belonged to India and it meant a lot to a young student like me who was trying to establish his Indian identity among the Americans......

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

A round-up of results of Ranji matches played on Sunday IMAGE: Mumbai's Siddhesh Lad in action during the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Photograph:......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Binny stars in Karnataka's thrilling win over Mumbai

Karnataka bowlers held their nerves to eke out a hard-fought one-run victory against a formidable Mumbai side in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Cuttack on Sunday. Chasing 163 for......

Ranji: Seven-star Harbhajan powers Punjab into quarters

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country. IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh picked seven wickets in the second innings for a 10-wicket match haul......

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Nikhil Patil (left) and Siddesh Lad during the course of their unfinished partnership of 175 for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against defending champions Karnataka at the Wankhede stadium.......

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan takes six; Aparajith hits ton for TN

Eager to make a comeback to the Indian Test team, Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh claimed a sensational six-wicket haul to skittle out Odisha for 205 in their first innings on the opening day of a......

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