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Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

French voters are now casting their ballots in the initial round of the country's unexpected parliamentary elections, a pivotal event that could reshape President Emmanuel Macron's political......

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it? asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi holds a roadshow for the......

Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

'In India, political parties want to portray their leaders as cinematic heroes critical of their opponents.''This is where memes come into play.' Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they......

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

Tech titan Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, allowing them to securely store essentials like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and public......

How Smart TV Is Changing India

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing.This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted......

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the interim Budget......

How AI Is Transforming Auto Manufacturing

'From data on enquiries, we can build what we call a data lake or a data warehouse where data is classified into various cohorts and then we use AI and ML tools to predict demand down the line.'......

Electric two-wheeler sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) sector is expected to cross the one million mark in 2024 fuelled by rising demand, increased production, and affordability, industry experts said, even as......

'Social Media Has Complicated Everything, Not Just Love'

'I would have become a big star 11 years ago if things had worked as per my plans.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Saraf/Instagram With his boyish charm, Rohit Saraf has carved a niche for......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.' IMAGE: Abhinay Deo and Divya Khossla promote Savi. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar......

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.' IMAGE: Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan in Heeramandi. "The experiences of life contribute to a performance. I have a bank of emotions......

'Real love comes and goes'

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later?''Have they become flatmates instead of lovers?''What happens when the initial chemistry has worn......

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

IMAGE: Veteran all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe was seen in the Dutch squad at the 2023 ICC 50-over World Cup. Photograph: Cricket Netherlands/X Experienced Scott Edwards was on Monday named as......

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

IMAGE: Captain Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Rahul Dravid and Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey have their task cut out ahead of the second Test, starting on Friday, February 2, 2024. Photograph: BCCI......

IPL Auction: Who is Mallika Sagar?

IMAGE: Mallika Sagar will be the first lady auctioneer at the IPL auction. Photograph: Kind courtesy RCB/X Mallika Sagar will be the mistress of ceremonies at Tuesday's Indian Premier......

IPL 2024: Gill replaces Pandya as Gujarat Titans captain

IMAGE: Shubman Gill was an obvious captaincy choice, having finished as the top run-getter in IPL 2023 earlier this year. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/X Gujarat Titans appointed Shubman Gill as......

'Warner Must Be Fined'

IMAGE: David Warner walks after losing his wicket. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Australia won a much-needed victory in World Cup 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka in Lucknow on Monday, October......

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