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Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made an unequivocal pitch for a uniform civil code in the country, asserting that a "secular civil code" in place of the existing "communal" one is the need of......

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. The key to this transformation is a strong India......

'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

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......

In a first, tricolour to be hoisted in Chhattisgarh's 13 Maoist-hit villages

Thirteen remote villages located in the Maoist-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh will witness hoisting of the national flag for the first time on the Independence Day on Thursday, the police said.......

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion. IMAGE: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family at the......

Microsoft regains top spot as best employer to work for in India: Randstad

Tech giant Microsoft regained the top spot in the list of best employers to work for in India in 2024, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Amazon, according to a Randstad Employer Brand......

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

'India's fundamentals are a lot better (than those of other emerging market economies).' 'India will suffer (witness a fall in its stock market) what I call the second order effect.''And the second......

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

'Just look at China: They have five or six major airlines and some smaller ones.' IMAGE: An IndiGo aircraft taxis on the tarmac at the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai.......

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a......

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakshmi Manchu/Instagram Lakshmi Manchu is a name that resonates with versatility and grace across various......

When Akshay Sunk His Teeth In...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Fardeen F Khan/Instagram Fardeen Khan takes the world behind the scenes of his first theatrical release in 14 years, Khel Khel Mein, which is an ensemble film with Akshay......

'I Am Not So Bad In My Real Life'

'My mother puts up with me beating everybody up through the film but before the film comes to an end, she stops it.''She is like, "I know what's happening next, I don't want to watch".'......

Why Ananya Loved Playing Bae

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram Ananya Panday admits she was drawn to play the protagonist in her new Web series Call Me Bae for its Kareena connection. "I've grown up loving......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

IMAGE: India beat Spain in the Olympics men's hockey bronze medal play-off on August 8. Photograph: IMAGE: Adnan Abidi/Reuters A proud owner of two consecutive Olympic medals, Indian hockey......

History-making TT player Akula sidelined with injury

IMAGE: Sreeja Akula. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters India's top-ranked table tennis player Sreeja Akula has been sidelined for six weeks due to a stress fracture. "I'm sorry to share that I......

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

'I don't have the common insecurities that people have.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests with 516 wickets from 100 Tests. Photographs: BCCI Engineer,......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

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