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Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

It is important for the Congress not to be complacent after defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka since voters can change their behaviour between state and national elections, says......

Poet Vajpeyi opts out of cultural fest over censorship, organisers deny claim

Poet Ashok Vajpeyi on Friday said he won't participate in a cultural festival as he was scheduled to because the organisers asked him not to read poems critical of the government. A spokesperson......

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan......

Govt has reduced Parliament to 'notice board': Tharoor

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has successfully reduced Parliament to a 'notice board and a rubber stamp', Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Friday.......

Gay rights activist Onir's Lit Fest talk cancelled over threats

A talk on LGBTQ issues by film-maker and gay rights activist Onir Dhar at the ongoing Bhopal Lit Fest (BLF) was cancelled as a group threatened to stage a protest, a member of the organizing team......

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After......

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Businessman Rahul......

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what’s real, what’s rumour, notes Sukanya Verma. Living in an age where the world is at......

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

After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category. IMAGE: Director Shaunak Sen at......

The Love Of Urvashi's Life

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Urvashi Rautela/Instagram Urvashi Rautela is celebrating in Malerkotla, Punjab, and she tells us......

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments. The list starts here! 21. Ande ka funda, Amar......

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard. We all dig out the same old Holi songs like Holi ke din dil khil jaate hain, Holi aeee re aeee re and Rang barse every year. How......

Why Rahane has struggled in the last two years

'I have to work on how to play better against spin bowling. I have to improve on that.' IMAGE: The India Test vice-captain has scored just three hundreds and eight fifties from 48 innings since......

#MeToo: Women who are coming out are courageous, says wrestler Vinesh

'The country should be able to deal with these of kind of issues on women.' IMAGE: Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat said she has not experienced any kind of sexual harassment in her......

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

India will tour Australia for a four-Test series beginning December 6 at Adelaide IMAGE: Aaron Finch of Australia inspects his finger after being struck from a delivery by Mitchell Starc of during......

Sehwag's prediction: 3-0 or 3-1 series win for India over Australia

Sehwag, however, warned the Indian team against the law of averages catching up IMAGE: Virender Sehwag heaped praise on Indian captain Virat Kohli, terming him the best player in all three......

I will place Tendulkar higher than Kohli, says Harbhajan

IMAGE:Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: BCCI Ace off-spinner Harbhajan Singh termed Indian captain Virat Kohli as ‘an intense cricketer’. "Virat (Kohli) is a very intense......

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