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Assam's future at risk as Hindu-Muslim population balance eroding: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the future of the state is "not secure" as the population balance between Hindus and Muslims is declining fast. IMAGE: Assam Chief......

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC upholding hijab ban in colleges

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea challenging a Bombay high court verdict upholding a Mumbai college's decision to ban hijabs, burqas and naqabs inside the campus. IMAGE: Women holding......

Kerala CM lifts SDRF gag order on scientists' landslide interactions

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday directed chief secretary V Venu to withdraw a controversial note issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, which restrained science and......

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped......

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.' IMAGE: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat with RSS officials on the occasion of their foundation day, which......

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. Photograph: Thomas White/Reuters This......

Why Are Bengaluru IT Workers Protesting?

'The overwhelming evidence from various studies and reports indicates that the current work culture in the IT sector, characterised by excessive hours, has severe consequences for health,......

Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24

Following are the highlights of the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of......

The Threats To India's Prosperity

Looking under the hood, I see India on the terrible, but commonplace, road to prosperity failure, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Inside a factory in West Bengal. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters......

Fair trade, focus on manufacturing, infra on steel firms' Budget wish list

India's leading steel companies hope the Modi 3.0 Budget will continue the massive capital expenditure currently underway, focusing on infrastructure development, manufacturing, and fair trade.......

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

'...something that should be discussed because it is a very important part of life.' IMAGE: Manav Kaul and Ashoklata Mishra in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manav......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much superior content to entertain the horror buff, observes Deepa Gahlot. The horror universe in Hindi cinema has......

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanya Maniktala/Instagram From A Suitable Boy to Kill, it has been rollercoaster ride for Tanya Maniktala. “The journey has taught me a lot and I am so grateful for......

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Sana Sultan Khan is giving contestants a run for their money on Bigg Boss OTT 3. She's an influencer, actress and model. So what is Sana like in real life? Namrata Thakker takes a closer look.......

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

IMAGE: PR Sreejesh celebrates after India won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in Paris 2024. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis / Reuters Legendary Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh......

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu came tantalisingly close to clinching a second Olympics medal but a faltered lift in her final attempt. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Mirabai Chanu winning a......

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

The Olympics is a stage where dreams are made and broken. While gold, silver, and bronze medals are celebrated, there's a less-discussed realm of despair: Fourth place. It's a cruel position, a......

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......

Olympics: American Chiles set to lose bronze medal after CAS ruling

IMAGE: Jordan Chiles of US celebrates winning the silver medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise competition at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters......

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