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Anmol Bishnoi files plea seeking protection from Pak gangster

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has filed a protection application, citing "apprehension of being targeted and killed" by a Pakistani gangster, Shehzad Bhatti,......

Relief for Mamata govt as HC reinstates 32K primary teachers

A division bench of the Calcutta high court on Wednesday set aside a single bench order that annulled appointments of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, observing that "a group of......

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

The enduring relationship between the two countries have survived the disintegration of the erstwhile USSR in 1991, the end of the Cold War and the regime change in both countries, points out Rup......

Sidda invites DKS for breakfast meet as BJP warns of no-trust motion

In indications of attempts at truce amid the intense power struggle in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday invited his embattled deputy D K Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Morgan Stanley's bull-case scenario: Sensex may touch 107,000 by Dec '26

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have updated their outlook for the Indian markets, and they now expect the Sensex to hit the 107,000 mark by December 2026 in a bull-case scenario, translating into an......

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country’s most......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

'The momentum is driven by rising affluence, strong demand from HNIs (high net worth individuals) and NRIs (non-resident Indians), an increased appetite for larger, well-located homes by branded......

Watch: Govinda Discharged; Explains Why He Was Hospitalised

IMAGE: Govinda exits frim hospital. Photograph: ANI Photo Govinda has been discharged from the CritiCare Asia multispeciality hospital in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, where he was admitted earlier on......

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print.''On one occasion, mischievously almost, she......

''It's Very Explosive Material'

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.''That's why such films are not being made these days.''You never put the truth in the script because you fear you......

'I Waited For Many Years To Get A Hindi Film'

'Whenever offers came my way, it always felt like people in Hindi cinema hadn't really seen my Punjabi work.' Actress Sonam Bajwa opened up on facing typecasting in Bollywood, claiming that the......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

IMAGE: Indian Cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, team's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, players Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session in Guwahati on Thursday.......

New Dawn Beckons for Indian Women's Cricket: Tendulkar

The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to her, just as I felt after watching a triumphant Team India in 1983, says Sachin Tendulkar. IMAGE: Just as......

Sachin backs Harmanpreet's India to ignite new dreams

'Now, the sport has the opportunity to transcend barriers -- of gender, of perception, of accessibility. The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to her,......

India spinners could test Pakistan in Asia Cup final

Coach Hesson defends Pak batters against spin doubts. IMAGE: In the Group match against India, Pakistan batters found it a challenge while facing Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Photograph: ANI......

'Ring of fire': Why taking high catches is tough in Dubai

'One of the challenges we encounter in Dubai Stadium is the lights are slightly different.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill takes a catch. Photograph: BCCI Indian team's fielding coach T Dilip has said the......