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The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

SC to hear Shiv Sena pleas on Aug 1, says may need larger bench

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the petitions filed by the Shiv Sena and its rebel MLAs during the recent Maharashtra political crisis raised constitutional issues including split, the merger......

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.' IMAGE: A woman waits for a tram in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, February 17,......

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday once again adopted the anti-NEET Bill, returned days ago to the government by Governor RN Ravi, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and principal opposition......

Trading turnover logs fresh high in Feb, rises 2x in a year

The Indian equity market clo­cked record average daily turnover (ADTV) in both the cash and derivatives segments in Feb­ruary amid a spike in vola­tility. Illustration: Uttam......

'Markets Won't Enter Bear Territory Anytime Soon'

'Markets could face uncertainty in the short to medium term.''It would be prudent to invest in alternative asset classes, especially debt, for about a year.''Bank fixed deposits are offering rates......

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

'We cannot afford to be complacent about our food security needs.' IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters After......

Budget: Nothing but Housekeeping

The Budget would have been the perfect vehicle to introduce some bold initiatives.That opportunity has been lost through this Budget, observes Shreekant Sambrani. Illustration: Dominic......

Stimulus package: 'Bank lending targets unfeasible'

Former RBI governor R Gandhi said that the RBI needs to re-introduce a one-time restructuring package and mere moratoriums will not suffice in unprecedented times like the COVID-19 pandemic.......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

OTT THIS WEEK: FUN! FUN! MAAZA!

Popcorn entertainment returns to your living rooms with quite a bang on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this week's FUN menu.   Shang-Chi......

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?"'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.' IMAGE: Mukul Chadda who......

Did Bollywood give Lara Dutta her due?

In an industry of hyper-hypocrisy, she remains honest.No false smiles, no sucking up to directors and heroes.No compromises.On Lara Dutta's birthday, Subhash K Jha salutes an actress who has never......

Your OTT Guide for the week

Sci-fi blockbusters, massy masala, poignant classics, playful cartoons, Sukanya Verma has something for every taste on OTT this week.    Space SweepersWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage:......

Ranji Trophy: Big boys Mumbai, K'taka, TN, Saurashtra eye semis berth

IMAGE: The stage is set for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X After a month and half of topsy-turvy ride, eight teams have managed to steer......

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

IMAGE: Cole Palmer, left, celebrates with Nicolas Jackson after scoring Chelsea's fourth goal from the penalty spot against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in Manchester on Sunday. Photograph:......

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth finished at the round of 16 and 32 in 2014 and 2018 editions of Asian Games at Incheon and Jakarka respectively. Photograph: BAI/Twitter His form a bit wobbly, India's......

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

  The virtual semi-final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan largely favoured the hosts after Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama formed a formidable partnership, chasing a revised target of......

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a return against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their third round match of the Montreal Open in Quebec at IGA Stadium on Thursday. Photograph: David......

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India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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