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How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. IMAGE: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant......

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts,......

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have......

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

We must stop stigmatising business failures.Particularly when startups are mushrooming all around, the financial system, backed by the RBI and the government, can explore ways of extending support......

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month.Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday?When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile......

Bollywood's Stunning Beach Fashion

If you're heading for a beach vacay, it's time to take your fashion game to the next level and slay your beachwear like these beautiful ladies. Namrata Thakker gives you some tips. ......

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Anil Kapoor, now aging gracefully into older gentleman roles, has had quite a chequered career. Luckily for popular actors, audiences have short memories and forget their screen missteps, or he......

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Smita Patil died 36 years ago today, December 13, leaving behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role. IMAGE:......

Mouni Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor invited her friends from the television industry for a brunch at her home to celebrate the Ganpati festival. Mouni Roy, looking lovely in pink, starred in Ekta's Naagin series. ......

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix......

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position along with second placed McLaren's Oscar Piastri and third placed Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. Photograph: Hamad I......

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

IMAGE: McMcLaren, who were last champions in 1998, are 21 points clear of Ferrari, the sport's oldest and most successful team chasing a first crown since 2008. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters......

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

IMAGE: Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Formula One/x Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren and Ferrari took......

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 F1 world championship title at Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Saturday,......

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