As part of the protest, BJP workers burned tyres, blocked roads, and closed shops in Nandigram, alleging that Trinamool Congress-backed criminals were responsible for the killing of Rathibala Arhi, a saffron party worker in Sonachura village.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani underlines the factors you need to consider before you make the decision to study outside India.
Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 in a thrilling contest on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face world number three Jannik Sinner.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress again of planning to redistribute people's property if it is voted to power, but stopped short of saying that the wealth would go to Muslims.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
A group of lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, has written to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts "on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas".
Raising slogans of 'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Kejriwal Zindabad', Aam Aadmi Party workers and leaders reached the area's metro station in groups, with the party calling for a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg for a 'gherao'.
Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the borewell in his house in Sadashivanagar in the state capital has gone dry for the first time. This happened despite the fact that Sadashivanagar is located next to Sankey Lake.
Writer David Josef Volodzko said he has advised his female friends to not travel to India alone. His X post followed the alleged gang-rape of the Spanish tourist in Jharkhand's Dumka district.
Kumar said that Rahul Gandhi's claim that the caste survey in the state was held under the Congress' pressure was 'nonsensical'.
Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
Indian conditions up there with the hardest: Ben Foakes
Swann said he benefitted from legendary Shane Warne's advice on how to play on spin-friendly Indian wickets.
Images from the Champions League Round of 16 matches.
There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'
The romance of the Raj era is best relived in the grandeur of plantation bungalows, says Harnoor Channi-Tiwary.
Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.
'I felt Meri Pyaari Bindu was my life story.' 'I have songs for everything -- I have songs attached to people, relationships, family, friends or some song that I have sung at a picnic...' 'If you think of your life, there's always a song attached somewhere.'
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday met social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling misinformation and deepfakes, and asserted that advisories will be issued in the next two days to ensure 100 per cent compliance by platforms.
'What did these men mean to the government? What does its support for these men say about this government?'
Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.
'Put on that goddamn dress, pick up your crown, and strut like the queen you are'.
'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'
The Indian skipper praised Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid saying that at present the duo could do nothing wrong
After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.
'I would want all positions of power, be it that of the prime minister, chief minister or any other important post, to be handed over to women now.'
The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson's calm demeanour and ability to read the game make him seem like a younger version of the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni, said former spinner Graeme Swann.
Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.
With Karnataka starting release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu in compliance with the directives of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), protests have erupted in southern parts of the State.
A very successful approach that a lot of people seldom use is inaction. This method, if effectively used, can cure a lot of financial headaches.
Duckett fell during a wild hour in the middle of the afternoon when Australia seemed to bowl nothing but short aggressive balls and England seemed to do nothing but swing hard at every one of them.
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