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Bommai says Diwali 'cash gifts' to journalists a 'lie'

Following allegations that his office tried to bribe some journalists by sending Rs 1 lakh cash gifts to them on Deepavali, along with sweet boxes, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on......

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.Illustration: Uttam......

'Connecting the boys to a plot to kill the PM is utter nonsense'

'It is a concocted letter and we suspect the IB (Intelligence Bureau) to be behind this game.''All the investigation agencies should have quietly gone about finding more about this alleged plot to......

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are illegal tender, at least 33 people have been reported dead in demonetisation-related......

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased below.  Want to share your photographs? You can post your......

Why bank FDs are no longer the 'safe' option

Senior citizens and others depending upon income from bank fixed deposit (FD) schemes will be at the receiving end with the retail inflation exceeding the interest rates. Illustration: Uttam......

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics.After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and......

Is print media losing its charm?

India is a culture of oral communication. It, perhaps, explains the quick adoption of the audio-visual medium. We learn by hearing, and these mediums enable that easily, says Madan......

Foolish ant and intelligent grasshopper - 2012 version

Call it by whatever name, the economic system of modern times favors indiscipline of individuals, societies and governments. Remember Aesop's parable of ant and grasshopper? The ant works hard all......

Of Bhopal and a democracy we can be proud of

The magnitude of outrage triggered by the miscarriage of justice in the Bhopal gas leak tragedy is a moment of truth for all of us, says Rajni Bakshi. How ironic that the film Rajneeti was released......

Rajkummar-Shraddha Want To Scare You Again!

It seemed *everyone* in Bollywood came together to show the world just what they have been working on. Jio Studios unveiled its content line-up that features over 100 film and Web series, and the......

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

Ekta Kapoor threw her annual Diwali party and invited film and television folk over. One of showbiz's strong personalities, the producer's guest list included both Kangana Ranaut and as well......

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

IMAGE: Aparrna Balamurali and Suriya in Soorarai Pottru. Tamil film Soorarai Pottru won the National Award for Best Feature at the 68th National Film Awards for 2020. The film, inspired by the......

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.' Photograph: Kind courtesy KK/Instagram Rajat Dholakia, singer-composer Dileep Dholakia's son, is a prolific Indian composer, who has given the......

'Why can't love be accepted?'

'If you can display aggression, jealousy, anger and reveal that you can be clever and manipulative on the show, then why can't you express your love?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Miesha......

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha on Sunday asserted that she has full confidence in the newly-appointed CEO and there was no going back on the decision to hire him for the top post.......

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

IMAGE: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes Yuzvendra Chahal should have been included in India’s squad for the upcoming marquee event. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters The......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Binny stars in Karnataka's thrilling win over Mumbai

Karnataka bowlers held their nerves to eke out a hard-fought one-run victory against a formidable Mumbai side in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Cuttack on Sunday. Chasing 163 for......

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