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Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

A tractor march meant to highlight farmers' demands dissolved into anarchy on the streets of New Delhi on Tuesday, as hordes of rampaging protesters broke through barriers, fought with police,......

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.''As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in......

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

IMAGE: The derailed Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express, near Kanpur, early on Saturday. 12 coaches of the train derailed near Kanpur injuring at least 15 people, railway officials said. Photograph:......

PHOTOS: Dharmendra campaigns for wife Hema Malini

Sunday was a 'special day' for Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini as veteran actor and her husbnad Dharmendra campaigned for her in Mathura and appealed to the people to support her in the......

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the Mamata government on the circumstances leading to the violence and the steps taken to restore peace and punish those involved in the violence.......

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.Illustration:......

'I was possessed by Milkha'

'I didn't want to be an actor who was hired to play an athlete.''I lived and trained like an athlete, became one, so that it would be easier to act like one.' IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh......

Mimi review

Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma. I am wary of unconventional sounding stories. They are usually the biggest spreaders of stereotypes. On the......

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

'Daniel Craig was my first choice, but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.' IMAGE: Sonam Kapoor holds a copy of Rakeysh Omprakash......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

On the silver screen, the significance of trains can be traced all the way back through its use in innumerable movies. As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in......

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

IMAGE: Milkha Singh lights the lamp as Farhan Akhtar, who played Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhag, and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film's director (partly seen next to Farhan), watch.......

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Iconic former India footballer Chuni Goswami, who captained the 1962 Asian Games gold-winning team and also played first-class cricket, died, in Kolkata, on Thursday after suffering a cardiac......

Elderly sportspersons lead by example in fight against Covid-19

IMAGE: Pele (left) is greeted by Indian great Chuni Goswami. Photograph: PTI Some are in their 90s and some in the 80s but Kolkata's elderly sportspersons are leading by example to contain the......

How Team India bonds with fun and family...

IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli enjoys a light moment with team mates during a bonding session. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images A team that stays together, plays together. At least......

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