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We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.''Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They......

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

'In the case of a road accident, prevention is the only answer.''There's no cure to death or disability when the accident happens, and when it's due to reckless or negligent driving, it's worse......

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the 'Governor of Canada'. IMAGE:......

Pak Govt Ready For Huge Imran Khan Protest

Members of Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, plan to mount a huge anti-government protest in Islamabad, demanding that Khan be released from prison. IMAGE: Pakistani Rangers......

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in......

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram Subdued urban demand has been weighing on the......

Healthy growth outlook, market share gains positive for Marico

Marico may buck the industry trend with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major reporting strong growth and favourable commentary in a weak quarter for the industry. Photograph: Kind......

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand, consumer intelligence firm......

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on account of higher input costs and food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of urban consumption.......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.' IMAGE: Rajinikanth......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

IMAGE: Sam Konstas scored 60 from 65 balls as Australia's top order rewarded captain Pat Cummins's decision to bat after he won the toss. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X India fought back with......

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Scorecard IMAGE: Australia teenager Sam Konstas bats on his way to a brisk fifty on......

LaLiga: Barcelona STUNNED!

IMAGE: Leganes' Sergio Gonzalez in action with FC Barcelona's Raphinha. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters LaLiga leaders Barcelona lost 1-0 to Leganes on Sunday with defender Sergio Gonzalez's......

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

Images from Thursday's action in the Premier League IMAGE: Dean Huijsen scores the only goal of the match with a header to earn Bournemouth victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium,......

PICS: Mbappe misses penalty as Real Madrid lose

IMAGE: A screengrab of Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty during the La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy La Liga/X Kylian Mbappe missed his second penalty......

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