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Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Ahead of Independence Day, security has been tightened across India with over 10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras and snipers deployed in Delhi and security camps set up in 13 villages in......

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social......

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from?Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N......

What Modi May Say In I-Day Address

'Given our turbulent neighbourhood, the prime minister is likely to emphasise on democratic dividend as the reason behind India's continuous prosperity.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi......

Demand punishment for...: Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after ouster

Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday demanded "justice", saying those involved in recent "terror acts", killings and vandalism must be investigated, identified and punished.......

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx.MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor.Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival......

Realtors cheer Centre's LTCG tax decision

The government’s move to tweak the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax regime proposed in the Finance Bill 2024 and re-introduce the indexation benefit is likely to boost the investments and......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

Your salary, last year, was more than Mukesh Ambani's!

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani drew nil salary from his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries for the fourth straight year in a row while his children earned a sitting fee......

''Made Good Money? Take Your Capital Out'

'Forget your loss or profit in your portfolio.''Look at how much cash you have in hand.''If you don't have cash in hand, liquidate at least partially; get into about 20 per cent in cash.'......

'I'm The Boss Man Of All The Villains'

'Jitendra Pratap Singh (his character in Vedaa) believes in the divisive politics of society and that is more dangerous than the regular goons.' IMAGE: Abhishek Banerjee will be next seen in Stree......

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.''It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor in Ulajh. Few directors have carved a distinctive journey as......

Coming Up On OTT This August

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home! It's going to be an busy month for digital releases on OTT, thanks to the national holiday of Independence Day as......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No.16 jersey

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PR Sreejesh/X Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game......

'She didn't even smile': Bindra predicted Manu's medal

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker became the first ever athlete from the country post Independence to earn two podium finishes in a single edition of Olympics. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Olympic gold......

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

IMAGE: Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the roof of the Stade de France during the Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday. Photograph: Andy Chua/Reuters The gigantic Stade de France......

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache IMAGE: Manu Bhaker signed off from Paris Olympics as the first-ever Indian......

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

IMAGE: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's first Olympic gold medalist athlete in the men's javelin, waves from the roof of a vehicle to fans who gathered to welcome him on his arrival, outside the Allama......

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