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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

The Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has trounced rival Shiv Sena-UBT of Uddhav Thackeray in 36 assembly seats in Maharashtra, putting to rest the debate over which is the real party......

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

The Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls, nominating Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri-Panchpakhadi in Thane city and more than half a......

'India Has Changed So Much'

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Still a foreigner in her......

Finally, a celebration for Kiran Desai

Nearly two months after her The Inheritance of Loss won the Man Booker Prize -- one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world -- the Indian community in New York finally celebrated Kiran......

India can grow at 8.5% in 2 years: Montek

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia Thursday said there is no reason why India, despite the current global financial turmoil, could not get back to earlier high......

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

The focus on Swachh Bharat has sharpened with Prime Minister Modi asking ministers to show the outcomes of schemes launched since the NDA government came to power Swachh Bharat, which was ranked......

OTT's 10 Best Female Performances

Lady stars may still not get the variety of parts that men do in cinema but OTT shows and films make up for that lacuna to some extent. It is a pleasure to watch talented actresses break out of......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.''But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.''I was......

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma. What are......

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Dramas woven around the theme of lost and found is a iconic trope in Hindi cinema. From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna......

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

IMAGE: Action from the match between Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega......

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

IMAGE: Shams Mulani was adjudged the Player of the Match for his impact in the outcome of the match. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association Spinners Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat reacts at the end of her Olympics wrestling women's Freestyle 50kg semi-final against Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, Paris, on Tuesday. Photograph:......

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to......

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Photograph: Paris Olympics 2024/X Get ready to cheer on a record-breaking Indian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics! With 117 athletes competing across 16 sports and 69 medal events,......

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