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Now NCERT Class VII book expands account of Ghazni's plunders, killings

The new NCERT social science textbook for Class VII carries an extensive section on the Ghaznavids, detailing Mahmud of Ghazni's plunder of Indian cities and the slaughter of "infidels," including...

Widow entitled to maintenance from father-in-law's estate: SC

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a woman, who becomes a widow after the death of her father-in-law, is entitled to claim maintenance from his estate under the Hindu...

Rapido rider held for molesting female passenger, looting cash in Kalyan

A Rapido bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1000 from her, a police official said on Monday. IMAGE:...

Kejriwal allotted bungalow after HC pulled up govt: AAP

After the Centre allotted Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal a Type-VII bungalow in the capital, the party confirmed that the former Delhi chief minister will stay at the 95, Lodhi...

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashed several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as cyclone 'Montha' in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday morning. IMAGE: Cyclone Montha intensified...

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

The tribunal granted partial relief to the appellants by modifying Sebi's directions on trading restrictions and account freezes, making them conditional on the deposit of the said amount. IMAGE:...

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds. Kindly note the image has only been published for...

Swiggy refiles IPO papers; eyes Rs 3,750 cr via fresh issue

Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy on Thursday filed its updated draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through its much anticipated initial public offering (IPO)....

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

'No plans to phase out Kwid until rules allow.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com Renault India, which saw a 33 per cent decline in sales in 2023, is facing a challenging 2024. The company's...

Cabinet panel to take up Nelp VII next week

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairsis likely to take up the issue of awarding oil and gas exploration blocks under the seventh round of the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (Nelp VII)...

Review: Star Wars Episode VII is a rollicking cover version

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 'can be likened, in essence, to a new Salman Khan actioner where the core audience goes in with a checklist knowing they'll get some cheeky dialogue, some...

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- VII

In this seventh batch of the special series, we present some more lesser-known facts about Dev Anand. Read the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth parts here.1. Mumtaz was offered Zeenat...

Carrie Fisher's daughter to play younger Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd will play a younger version of her mother's character in JJ Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII, according to reports. According to the Daily Star, the 21-year-old...

PIX: Star Wars characters, then and now!

Here's how its lead actors have changed over the years. With only a few days left for its much-awaited release, diehard Star Wars fans are waiting with bated breath to see the movie in...

Harrison Ford injured on the sets of Star Wars; airlifted to hospital

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here. Harrison Ford, 71, was airlifted to a local hospital after he was injured on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII on June 12....

From Sirsa to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Savita's long walk to Padma Shri

'That day my father bought me a goalkeeping kit worth Rs 18,000, his two-months' salary.' IMAGE: The 35-year-old Savita Punia is contemplating retirement after the 2026 Asian Games....

No, thanks! Anurag Thakur can't run for BFI presidency

Thakur's nomination was found to be "in violation of Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the Constitution of BFI approved by World Boxing." IMAGE: The BFI interim committee issued a 66-member electoral...

Bale to undergo ankle surgery in London

Gareth Bale will undergo ankle surgery next week to repair damaged tendons, Real Madrid said on Thursday. The Wales international picked up the injury during Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League victory...

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