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2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising...

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the...

MP minister refers to Col Quershi as 'sister of terrorists', apologises

Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Shah has sparked a major controversy with objectionable comments that appeared to be directed at Colonel Sofia Qureshi, whom he tried...

Rath Yatra peaceful in Ahmedabad despite elephant scare; 1 hurt

The 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath passed off peacefully in Ahmedabad on Friday in the presence of thousands of devotees, who thronged to catch a glimpse of the deity, although this year's...

'Pak must now understand that messing with India is not easy'

'When the Pahalgam attack happened, it made us furious. We are married too and we felt the pain of those who lost their husbands' Photograph: @BSF_India/X The targeted killing of men in Kashmir's...

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"' Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Age is just a number for Zeenat Aman, who turns...

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.' IMAGE: Director Raj Khosla. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X In his long career, Raj Khosla...

The Royals Review: When Luxury Collides With Lameness

Be it as a source of fire, secret or endgame, everything is seen through the prism of sex and good looks in The Royals, observes Sukanya Verma. When a prince of a dippy, strapped-for-cash royal...

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

IMAGE: Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman and Vihaan Samrat in The Royals. Photograph: Kind courtesy Netflix It's not every evening that you get to have tea with The...

'Terrorism Has No Place In This World'

IMAGE: A girl who, according to her relatives, was injured in Pakistan shelling in the Uri sector, is rushed to hospital for treatment. Photograph: Sharafat Ali/Reuters Film folk have been...

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

IMAGE: Heather Knight has shown consistency with fine knocks in England's matches against India and Australia, and could again make an impact against New Zealand. Photograph: Lahiru...

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

IMAGE: In the league stage of the Women's World Cup, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin in both games. Photograph: ICC South Africa will hope to...

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Her absence leaves the team grappling with a selection headache, as she performs the triple role of captain, opener, and wicketkeeper. IMAGE: Skipper Alyssa Healy, who hit back-to-back centuries...

Inexperienced Bangladesh face formidable England

IMAGE: Led by Linsey Smith, England bowlers put on a superb effort in their opening match to bowl out South Africa for just 69 runs. Photograph: ICC/X With a line-up that features a plethora of...

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

IMAGE: South Africa will be looking for big knock from Laura Wolvaardt when they take on England in their opening women’s World Cup match in Guwahati on Friday. Photograph: BCCI South Africa...

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