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Suspended TMC MLA lays 'Babri-style' mosque foundation in WB

Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid at Rejinagar in West Bengal's Murshidabad district amid......

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

India's Deepavali -- the festival of lights -- was on Wednesday inscribed on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking celebrations to mark the......

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.' IMAGE: Then finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Parliament March 15, 1996, to present India's 1995-1996 Budget.......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

Democracy in India is too important to be left to a leader with a limited appeal.If Rahul Gandhi cares for India, he should step aside for a new crop of leaders, suggests Harishchandra. IMAGE:......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off. Being tall, well-built and fit also made him more convincing in action......

Saali Mohabbat Review: Dark Thriller

Saali Mohabbat escalates the hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman-scorned theme, and fashions a dark domestic thriller, discovers Deepa Gahlot. A few years ago, Tisca Chopra starred in a short film......

Does Tamannaah Look Like Jayashree? VOTE

IMAGE: Tamannaah Bhatia. Photograph: Kind courtesy Camera Take Films/Instagram Tamannaah Bhatia is set to portray actress Jayashree in the upcoming biopic on legendary filmmaker V Shantaram,......

Dies Irae Review: CHILLING!

The bed starts to creak. Anklets jingle in the stillness of the night. A creeping anxiety settles in as strange accidents and eerie incidents force you to question whether a supernatural presence......

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.' Photograph:......

'Dictatorial style' reason for Harendra's resignation?

'All our complaints were only about hockey. We only had problems with his poor attitude and coaching methods, and we wanted change.' IMAGE: Harendra Singh, who previously coached the United......

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner must retain his title in Turin to have any chance of finishing the year as World No 1. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters Italy's Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain......

Method vs Madness: Batting Styles Could Decide Ashes

Australia's batting approach will be more routine than radical with uncertainties about the makeup of their lineup. IMAGE: Ben Stokes is seeking to become only the sixth post-war England captain......

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

IMAGE: Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave RCB fiery starts in their season-winning campaign in IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI Phil Salt has opened up about his initial reaction after being picked up by......

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

'We felt it was time to move towards a younger option, someone who could bring a more aggressive style that fits the brand of cricket we want to play.' IMAGE: Faf du Plessis pulled out of the IPL......