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BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

The meteoric rise of Shajahan Sheikh from a modest background of a helper in a local transport company to becoming the so-called 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali is what Bollywood film scripts are made of.......

The Politics of Population

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya today, notes Sheela Bhatt. IMAGE: Prime......

Sensex, Nifty rebound as Reliance, ITC shares rally

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, propelled by bargain hunting in index majors Reliance Industries, ITC and SBI amid a largely firm trend in global equities.......

Net FDI in India down 38% in Apr-Jan

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, inflows minus outflows, declined 38.4 per cent year-on-year to $15.41 billion in the first 10 months of this financial year due to an increase in the......

India can sustain 8% growth, even higher: RBI bulletin

India can sustain 8 per cent annual GDP growth and the conducive macroeconomic configuration may become a launching pad for a step-up in the country's growth trajectory, said an article on the......

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

Lamborghini has sold 10,112 cars worldwide -- so India's 100 is certainly a big deal for them. But how big a deal is it for us to peg our consumption theories around, asks Rama Bijapurkar.......

GDP Surge: Economy Truly Booming?

This period of strong growth not only offers opportunities but also calls for strategic considerations to ensure sustainable development and equitable prosperity in the years to come, suggests......

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

Film stars sure know how to entertain, whether it's in the movies or off screen. Audiences get to see their real personalities at various movie events or even personal moments, which they don't......

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too. Long before there was cable TV,......

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.' IMAGE: Prem Chopra and Rishi Kapoor in Bobby, which turned 50 recently and had the memorable James Bondesque line, 'Prem......

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Don't judge opener Steve Smith harshly, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald. IMAGE: Steve Smith averages just 28.5 since replacing David Warner at the top of the order. Photograph: Kind Courtesy......

India finds a 'gem' in Dhruv Jurel

IMAGE: Making his debut in the ongoing series, Dhruv Jurel has made an instant impact. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters A player-of-the-match award in only his second Test, plaudits from the pundits......

PIX: Gill, Jurel guide India to series win!

IMAGE: Shubman Gill hits a six during Day 4 of the fourth Test in Ranchi on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel pulled off a nervy chase as India beat England by five wickets in......

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

IMAGE: Sajana Sajeevan slammed the only ball she faced over the long-on fence to spark wild celebrations in the Mumbai camp. Photograph: BCCI Sajeevan and Sharada struggled to hold back their......

'Let the bat do the talking!'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill celebrates his third Test century at the ADA-VDA cricket stadium, February 4, 2024. Photograph: BCCI Amidst an extended period of indifferent form, doubts crept in about......

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World Test Championship 2023

India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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GUJARAT, HIMACHAL GO TO POLLS

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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