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Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

As a precautionary measure, cops have been deployed at the Kauriya border adjoining Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district to prevent undesirable elements from entering the state and disturbing the......

Why Gen Naravane's Book Sparked Row In Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha was adjourned thrice on Monday over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's insistence on reading out excerpts from General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished autobiography that details Chinese......

Why UGC's new regulations have sparked controversy, protests

The new Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, of the University Grants Commission (UGC) which has triggered protests and demonstrations at several places aims at......

China Moves Near Chicken's Neck Sparks Concerns

Indian security agencies have continued efforts to reinforce the Siliguri Corridor through improved infrastructure, faster mobilisation capability and diversified connectivity routes to the north......

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

A notification in Gujarati by the district administration in Maharashtra's Palghar has triggered a row, with the Congress claiming the language will soon be imposed in the state and Shiv......

FPIs withdraw Rs 36,000 cr in Jan amid global uncertainties

This continued selling pressure by FPIs reflects a combination of global and domestic drivers impacting foreign investor sentiment. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points The weakening......

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22......

Where Is Sanya Coming From?

Photographer Viral Bhayani spotted these film folk in Mumbai on Wednesday. Sara Arjun at the airport... Manisha at Salman's office... Mrunal promotes a film... Sanya Malhotra arriveS in Mumbai......

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

While season 1 and 2 had the most sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, the Bridgerton series hasn't peaked since Kate and Anthony.With Benedict and Sophie, the spark and intensity feels......

'I Identify With Sushant Singh Rajput's Struggle'

Shatrughan Sinha on Sushant Singh Rajput: 'I identify with his struggle to make a place in the Hindi film industry without any godfather.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sushant Singh Rajput/Instagram......

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood.Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities......

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rahu Ketu crams in a clumsy social commentary on corruption and social evils, along with flashy dance numbers, trying to do everything and too much all at once, before ending up as khichdi, notes......

Tuk-tuk ride sparks debate over Pakistan's cricket safety

Pakistan captain Salman Agha and Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh were spotted on a tuk-tuk ride near Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the T20I series opener in Lahore, triggering mixed reactions on social......

Afridi's Anti-India Dig Sparks Backlash

'People across the border violated sportsmanship.' IMAGE: Shaeen Afridi reignited the controversy with a pointed remark while speaking about the Asia Cup. Photograph: PCB/X Months after the......

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

'We missed out on the Asia Cup after losing to Oman in the qualifiers but this time we are well-prepared.' IMAGE: For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is......

'Crazy rule': Tech ban sparks player backlash at Australian Open 2026

IMAGE: Aryana Sabalenka and several top players including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been seen wearing a Whoop fitness tracker on their wrist. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Aryna......

Guardiola vows to use his voice for victims of conflict

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will continue speaking out on global violence and humanitarian crises, using his platform to advocate for victims from Palestine to Ukraine. IMAGE:......