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Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

The Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed sharp exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches during a discussion on Chandrayaan-3's success with INDIA bloc members asserting the mission was not......

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

The ethnic violence in Manipur dominated the Monsoon session which ended on Friday with Parliament witnessing repeated disruptions and protests by the Opposition in both Houses and a fiery debate......

Challenges To Opposition Unity Continue

The Congress is planning to call a meeting of Opposition parties in May.It is possible to keep all possibilities open in case Karnataka yields a hung House, leading to a recalibrated Opposition.......

'The Yatra is a silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over our country today'

'Walking is the loudest statement.''When someone says, I control everything and no one can oppose me, there are thousands of people on the streets saying no, we oppose you -- this is a very bold......

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Breeders and importers of exotic dogs worried; animal rights activists say the industry needs to be tamed. IMAGE: People for Animals volunteers at an event in Bhubaneswar, October 30, 2022, to......

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters These days,......

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

What do we need more of? Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in-India' mindset? Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A couple of weeks ago, the news about......

Why India's asset monetisation dream may be hard to achieve

India was among the top-five economies with the largest general government capital stock level, said, in 2015, an International Monetary Fund report called "Making Public Investment More......

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number of startups valued at over $1 billion to 51 as of end-August, a report said on Thursday. Illustration: Uttam......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan Johar's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra. There is a moment nearly towards the end of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. There is a Durga Puja......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Kerala Story Won't Eclipse Kashmir Files

IMAGE: Vin Diesel in Fast X. For an entire fortnight, The Kerala Story led the show and ignited debates across the country. Now it's the turn of Hollywood's Fast X, which has been doing very good......

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.''The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it......

'Ban players who don't play Ranji Trophy'

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan ignored a BCCI diktat to play in the Ranji Trophy, focussing instead on his IPL preparations.. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Rohit Sharma's assertion that Test opportunities......

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the next Bradman or Tendulkar?

'Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very good batsman but I think comparisons are too early' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the toast of the nation after slamming a magnificent double hundred against......

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Winning World Cup is within India's reach, says former coach Gary Kirsten IMAGE: Gary Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout......

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

IMAGE: Head coach Igor Stimac has already advocated the need to select PIO players for the Indian team. Photograph: AIFF/X The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of......

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

IMAGE: Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates with teammate Erling Braut Haaland (left). PSG's French striker Kylian Mbappe has the talent to take throne from Lionel Messi.Photograph:......

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