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New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi along with RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan......

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first amrit snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Foreign tourists offer prayers at......

Maha Kumbh: Cleric fears mass conversions of Muslims

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh, a senior cleric has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressing fears that mass conversions of Muslims will take place during the event, while other......

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest......

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

A thick blanket of fog could not blur their vision, the cold breeze failed to reduce their energy levels and the bone-chilling water of river Ganga in Sangam area could not dampen their excitement,......

Seed festival and India's food politics

Activists have expressed dismay at the manner in which the Prime Minister discounted the democratic process that led to the Bt Brinjal moratorium.Mumbai's recent Seed Festival was an indicator of......

You can change the world in 10 hours: Anand Mahindra on 90-hour work week

Focus on the quality of work and not on the quantity, as one can change the world in 10 hours, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Saturday, joining the debate on a 90-hour work week.......

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff. IMAGE: A sadhu blows a conch as he prays on the day devotees take a holy dip -- the shahi snan -- at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga,......

India's gold demand up 8% in Q4 despite high price

India's gold demand rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong economic environment despite prices touching historic highs, according to the World Gold Council.......

'Vocal for Local': China anticipates losing Rs 1 lakh crore in Diwali trade

As the Diwali festivities kick off, Dhanteras emerges as a pivotal day for traders nationwide, with an estimated trade volume of Rs 50 thousand crore, predicts the national president of the......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

Ranbir's Ramayana To Release In 2 Parts

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Ramayana, a live-action film adaptation of the Hindu epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari, will release in two parts on the festival of Diwali in 2026 and......

What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

Shalini Passi isn't the only one ruffling up feathers on Fabulous Lives VS Bollywood Wives. Kalyani Saha Chawla is doing all that too! So who is this Bengali beauty? Namrata Thakker finds out!......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

IMAGE: Ram Charan gets his hands on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy CA/X Ram Charan Teja was in Australia for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne held over the weekend. At......

First time in two years, ISL set to allow crowds for final

IMAGE: Goa looks to return to normalcy with a considerable dip in COVID-19 cases. Photograph: ISL Media The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to feature crowds for the first time in two years......

US Open: Aces in the pack

While all eyes are on Roger Federer and Serena Williams, who begin the defence of their US Open titles at Flushing Meadows on Monday, here are some lower-ranked players who could make an impact at......

Images: Kolkata register second win in the tournament

Albie Morkel of the Chennai Super Kings in action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Centurion on Monday. An aggressive 52 by Suresh......

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

IMAGE: Ronaldinho said he will be gifting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a jersey and learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: Ronaldinho/Facebook Brazilian World Cup winner......

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