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Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supremo Narendra D Modi with Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary, right, and other......

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Narendra Modi at the foundation......

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.' IMAGE: Pranab Mukherjee makes a......

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

'Bill to regulate foreign contribution half baked'

Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Friday dubbed as half baked the legislation to regulate foreign contributions in the wake of changed internal security environment. "It is a half-baked law. . .but......

6 super laptops for you

HP India recently launched six new exciting laptop models. Priced between Rs 22,990 and Rs 50,990, these laptops not only boast of superior technology but also a combination of chic design and......

The best small savings schemes

The financial literacy of an individual today is increasing in terms of different investment or tax savings instruments. The risk appetite for people to invest in stock markets and mutual funds......

PSU may get to decide on mergers

The government is set to consider a series of measures to empower public sector units to undertake mergers and acquisitions. The Cabinet this week is slated to take up a proposal of the heavy......

NRIs all set for the first Diasporic meet

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is likely to announce on Thursday the government's decision on grant of dual citizenship at a conference of over 1,000 Persons of Indian Origin and Non-Resident......

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

We read about the magic of movies and feel it all the time. At times, it appears full scale as if designed for wows and whistles, at times it's quiet yet achingly true in its depiction. Often......

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations. King of KothaWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: Malayalam (with subtitles) Dulquer Salmaan goes......

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot. There have been unofficial Hindi film adaptations of Agatha Christie's novels, like Gumnaam and Dhund, but......

'Biggest challenge for any actor who come from outside is...'

'...is to crack the first project.''If you become popular from that, it's a win-win.' IMAGE: Priyanshu will be next seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's OTT show Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

Vishy Anand on how India triumphed at Chess Olympiad

'Everyone clicked at least in one game. That really worked to the strength of India that we have such depth not only in men, but also women, girls, juniors.' IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand said it was a......

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

IMAGE: Malik became only the second para-athlete after Devendra Jhajharia, to have won the prestigious award. Photograph: PTI/Kamal Singh Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik, on Thursday,......

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

IMAGE: Deepa Malik won a silver in the shot put F53 category in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Photograph: Doordarshan National/Twitter Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik was on Saturday......

Arjuna awardee Manika aims to be in top 30 in rankings by year-end

IMAGE: Manika Batra says she has mixed feelings about the Arjuna Award after her coach missed out on the Dronacharya award. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images An Arjuna award for her historic......

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

The Sports Ministry confirmed on Thursday that it will stick to the original list of winners for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards, thereby dashing discus thrower Krishna Poonia's hopes of being......

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