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Hic! Maharashtra allows alcohol consumption near dams

The Maharashtra government has allowed serving and consumption of alcohol on premises near dam backwaters by amending a five-year-old policy to curb illegal liquor sales and promote tourism in......

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection......

Coldrif syrup maker used industrial-grade materials: ED

The manufacturer of Coldrif syrup, whose consumption is alleged to have killed at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh, used industrial-grade raw materials instead of pharma-grade sans quality......

Actor-director Siddhanth Kapoor quizzed in drug seizure case

Bollywood actor-director Siddhanth Kapoor was on Tuesday questioned for nearly five hours by the Mumbai police in connection with a drug seizure case, officials said. IMAGE: Actor Shakti......

Infant dies in MP after taking Ayurvedic cough syrup

A five-month-old girl has died in Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh allegedly after consuming an Ayurvedic cough syrup and a medicinal powder, an official said on Friday. Image used only for......

Power consumption vs GDP: Some apparent paradoxes

The moderate power, freight and credit data do suggest GDP estimates could be revised down, says Devangshu Datta. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters There are some apparent paradoxes visible......

Moody's cautions about tax cut impact on Indian economy

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said tax cuts in the current fiscal has dented India's revenue growth, leaving less scope for fiscal policy support for the economy. Photograph: Anushree......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets' movement would highly depend on macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, RBI's interest rate decision and trading activity of foreign investors,......

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms.......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print.''On one occasion, mischievously almost, she......

No More Beef In The Movies

IMAGE: A scene from the Malayalam film Hridayam (2022). In Malayalam cinema, references to beef and beef-eating are common. But no more. According to a source in the know, all references to beef......

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has......

Women's World Cup final draws record 446M viewers in India

This viewership equalled the CTV viewership of T20 World Cup 2024 final and the World Cup 2023 final. IMAGE: The Women’s World Cup final recorded a 21 million peak on JioHotstar. Photograph:......