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Mamata demands Modi's apology over 'Bankim da' remark

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has insulted novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him......

Modi's 'Bankim da' remark sparks fierce clash with Trinamool

A political slugfest broke out between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress on Monday after the latter accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of insulting Bankim Chandra Chatterjee......

India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals': Goyal

IMAGE: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a programme on National Startup Day in New Delhi, January 16, 2026. Photograph: DPR PMO/ANI......

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Pets are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders. There is no better photo-op than a head of State cuddling a kitten or sharing a lap with an adorable puppy -- does wonders......

Delhi Braces For Heavy Calendar In 2026

Among major engagements in 2026 is the visit of the European Union leadership, the chief guests at the Republic Day parade. IMAGE: A view of India Gate in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo After......

Diwali bonanza! DA for 1.18 cr govt staff hiked by 3%

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. Illustration:......

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

The XUV 7XO comes with high tech features, comfort and safety but it will be interesting to see if 7XO can match the popularity of the XUV700 which it has replaced, writes Hemant Waje/Rediff.com......

Will Buy Russian Oil: Sitharaman

New Delhi 'will have to take a call which supply source suits us the best,' the finance minister said, pointing out that crude oil accounts for the bulk of India's foreign exchange spend. IMAGE:......

DA for over 1 crore central govt staff, pensioners hiked by 3%

The Centre on Wednesday increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 3 percentage points effective from July 1 this year, benefitting more than 1 crore employees and pensioners ahead of the Diwali......

Adani wins Rs 36,000-cr Mumbai project

After the Dharavi slum redevelopment project, billionaire Gautam Adani's group has emerged as the highest bidder for the Rs 36,000 crore redevelopment of Motilal Nagar in Mumbai, sources said.......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot. The titular Heer (played by newcomer Divita Juneja) is one of those annoying......

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird.Thank God she is still alive in her films.Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.......

Love in Vietnam Review: Corny Romance

For a story about sweethearts and heartache, it's a pity that you will likely forget Love In Vietnam in a heartbeat, notes Mayur Sanap. What's worse than a bad film? It's the film that's going......

'Life Is So Much Fun With Brothers'

Film folk celebrated Raksha Bandhan over the weekend and posted their happy pictures online. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ibrahim Ali Khan/Instagram Ibrahim Ali Khan shares a picture with sister Sara......

Dhawan on Manifestation, Mindset as He Drops Autobiography

IMAGE: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan and his girlfriend Sophie Shine at the launch of his autobiography 'The One: Cricket, My Life and More', in New Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Leander Paes steps into new role as tennis boss

IMAGE: The 18-time Grand Slam champion in men's and mixed doubles, Leander Paes was unanimously proposed as BTA chief last month. Photograph: Leander Paes/X Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on......

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

The AIFF maintained that the silverware handed to Inter Kashi was only a replica, as the original trophy remains with Churchill Brothers, who have refused to return it since being named provisional......

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song Mayabini Ratir Bukut. IMAGE: Shreya Ghosal sings the Indian national......

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

IMAGE: Ayush Mhatre thanked Rohit Sharma for the bat. Photograph:Ayush Mhatre/Instagram Indian skipper Rohit Sharma bonded and practiced with youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Indian Test batter......

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