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Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born controversial author who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing The Satanic Verses, was "still undergoing surgery", several hours after being stabbed......

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the Centre is focused on ramping up top class infrastructure and outlined a commitment to further popularise Tamil while Chief Minister M K......

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

It was all over in a matter of minutes and before people could realise what was happening, 11 persons were electrocuted to death even as others ran helter-skelter in disbelief while the temple......

Yogi Adityanath cancels leave of police, administrative officials till May 4

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday cancelled the leaves of all police and administrative officials in the state till May 4 and asked all those on leave to report within 24......

University doesn't impose food choices, zero tolerance for violence: JNU VC

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Wednesday said that the university doesn't impose food choices on students and stressed that they can debate and agitate......

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Regaining the lost sheen, sales of gold jewellery and coins are set to touch pre-COVID levels in volume terms on the auspicious Dhanteras as easing pandemic concerns and pent up demand saw......

Jewellers expect strong demand during Dhanteras

With Indian jewellery market already on the robust recovery path, the jewellers are expecting strong Diwali sales in the Dhanteras as the festive mood remains high with low Covid third wave......

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: A restricted access Durga Puja pandal. Photograph:......

Retail inflation eases to 5.3% in Aug as food prices soften

Subdued prices of food items like vegetables pulled down retail inflation for the third month in a row to 5.3 per cent in August, within the RBI's comfort zone. While the Consumer Price Index......

Mahindra warns of 20-25% production loss due to chip shortage

Most other auto firms in India including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, Nissan, Renault and Honda Cars have either already curbed production or will do so soon. For......

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

Seventy five years of Independence. It's a landmark every Indian is proud of and joyfully celebrated. Bollywood, too, flaunted it patriotic colours and joined the Har Ghar......

Which of These Ladies Will Mika Singh MARRY?

'I am confused about which one to choose.''All the girls are really beautiful.' IMAGE: Mika Singh with the contestants of Swayamvar: Mika Ki Vohti, Neet, Chandrani, Prantika and Dhwani.......

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

'The only thing I was certain was, I didn't only want to make a straightforward, sweet film about nice people doing nice things.' IMAGE: Director Shaunak Sen at the photocall for All That Breathes......

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.''That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.' IMAGE: KK at the final performance in his......

Top Gun: Maverick Review

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made?'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the......

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