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Pradhan's call to rename 156-yr-old Odisha varsity sparks a row

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's suggestion to rename the 156-year-old Ravenshaw University in Cuttack has sparked a political row with Opposition Biju Janata Dal and Congress......

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra......

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Ratna Bhandar, the revered treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri, was reopened on Sunday after 46 years for an inventory of valuables and the repair of its structure, officials......

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit......

Sambit Patra to fast as 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath sparks row

Embroiled in a controversy over his 'slip of the tongue' on Lord Jagannath, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra apologised and announced he will......

Gujjubhai the great!

Gujarat was among the earliest civilisations in the sub-continent, dating back four millennia, notes Shreekant Sambrani. Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, in a traditional Gujarati......

Looking for a locker? Banks aren't only option

With rising break-ins in their neighbourhood, Brendan and Alexia are looking at locking away their valuables in a safe deposit locker. Earlier, their options were limited to only banks, both......

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too. IMAGE: Tillotama Shome moved to Mumbai in 2011 to......

Getting to know the *real* Kangana

Talented, rebellious, obsessive: Ranjita Ganesan and Dhruv Munjal find traces of the actor's different streaks in Mandi, Chandigarh and Mumbai. IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut receives the National Award......

Kal Penn: I am always excited to come to India

'Eat dhoklas, walk on Juhu beach and eat pani puri -- and not tell my parents because I will get sick!' In the second part of the interview, Kal Penn shares his game plan for India with Vaihayasi......

Birthday Special: Shriya Saran's a GODDESS on the ramp!

The stunning actress turns today, September 11.Shriya Saran may still be waiting for a big hit in Hindi films but the gorgeous girl from Dehradun is a runaway success on red carpets and fashion......

PIX: Vidya Balan flags off India Day Parade in NY

Her fans and detractors may have had misgivings about her bizarre turn at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year but Vidya Balan was a huge hit as Grand Marshal at the annual India Day Parade......

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu will train in Paris for the upcoming Olympics. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters Former world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's proposal to train in Paris ahead of the......

Coach Nandi reveals how he got the best out of gymnast Dipa

IMAGE: Coach Bisweshwar Nandi and gymnast Dipa Karmakar. Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi never used corporal punishment over his ward during a career spanning more than 15 years, but he......

Gambhir's teen fan club bat for his return to India team

A trio of teenagers held up a banner that read 'Bring back Gautam' during the Duleep Trophy match on Sunday. Watching a domestic game at a nondescript centre in energy sapping conditions can be an......

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