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Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination......

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' IMAGE: Preeti Roy with Mother Teresa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Preeti Roy   Preeti Roy is......

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

The United Kingdom is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Indian high commission in London and its staff members, British security minister Tom Tugendhat said, around......

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted United States President Joe Biden a special sandalwood box which highlights the value and respect Indian tradition associates with experience, officials......

Passengers offloaded after man shouts bomb in plane

All passengers were brought down from a plane at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata after a man started shouting before take-off that there was a bomb in the aircraft,......

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on Nov­ember 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Photograph:......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

... changing seats and in-flight entertainment on its older aircraft. Photograph: Kind courtesy Air India 'Dated' seats and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on Air India's old long-haul......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

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:......

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.''Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.' Photograph: Kind......

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Kajol celebrates cotton candy day... Kriti wraps up a shoot...Ishaan visits the Tate Modern... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram Sunny Leone makes bedroom eyes at us.  ......

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Aahana-Karisma make new friends... Divya takes a taxi ride... Nia goes bungee-jumping... Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Varun Dhawan finds his 'happy place' in the Maldives.......

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

It doesn't seem like it, but 25 years have passed since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released and introduced a bright, youngm director name Karan Johar. He has directed just six feature films since his......

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".'"'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the......

Gujarat Titans name Sandeep Warrier as Shami's replacement

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Gujarat Titans have roped in Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier as a replacement for injured senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, the Indian Premier League said on......

Shreyas Iyer back at the helm as KKR skipper for IPL 2024

IMAGE: After missing out last season due to injury, Shreyas Iyer returns as captain of the upcoming season. Photograph: BCCI Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will lead Kolkata Knight......

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

IMAGE: The Indian equestrian team ended a long wait to pick up gold in the Dressage Team Event. Photograph: SAI Media/X India's dressage team cantered to its first ever Asian Games gold and......

Dada, Dona Attend Sana's Convocation

IMAGE: Dona and Sourav Ganguly with their only child Sana. Photographs: Sourav Ganguly/Instagram   Dancer Dona Ganguly and retired cricketer Sourav Ganguly attended daughter Sana's......

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

IMAGE: Set to make a comeback, India batter Shreyas Iyer opened up on his injury and recovery period. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Reuters Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant......

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