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Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Gaps in enforcement, limited monitoring, and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in......

Southwest monsoon retreats from India, records highest rainfall in 4 yrs

The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the country and the northeast monsoon has begun over southeast peninsular India, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

Mahadev app promoter likely to be extradited from UAE

Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev betting app, is expected to be brought to India soon following his recent formal arrest in Dubai on the basis of an Interpol issued......

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

IMAGE: When he succeeded J R D Tata as chairman of Tata Sons in 1991, few thought that Ratan Tata would be seen with the same prism of reverence as his legendary mentor. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Five deaths that occurred after the Indian Air Force's air show on the Marina beach on Sunday were related to heat issues, and they were all brought dead to the government facilities, Tamil Nadu......

What Air India Plans For Its Crews

Some of the proposed policies have been welcomed by pilots and cabin crew, while others have sparked criticism. IMAGE: Air India's Airbus A350-900. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters   As part......

Cabinet nods two agri schemes worth Rs 1 lakh crore

Union Cabinet on Thursday approved rationalisation of various agri schemes into two umbrella programmes -- PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Krishonnati Yojana -- with an expenditure of over Rs......

Budget 2024: What is cheaper, what is costlier

Gold, silver and other precious metals along with imported mobile phones, certain cancer drugs and medical devices are set to become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts......

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections. IMAGE: An......

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses......

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Akshay Kumar is a creature of habit. From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of......

14 Fun Things To Do In The Rains

Rain, rain go away, little Tommy wants to play? Well, not always. Sukanya Verma lists fun things you can do, inspired by Bollywood, when it’s raining cats and dogs outside.   Katrina......

The Broken News 2 Review: Worth A Watch

The Broken News 2 is worth watching because of Jaideep Ahlawat and Shriya Pilgaonkar's fabulous acting, recommends Namrata Thakker. Unlike season 1, season 2 of The Broken News mostly revolves......

Crakk Review: AVOID!!!

Crakk is absolute crap, declares Mayur Sanap. Sometimes mere words cannot describe something adequately to pinpoint just how idiotic and vapid some film experiences are. Witnessing Vidyut......

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

  IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly gets a promotion at JSW Sports. Photograph: Kind courtesy JSW Sports/X Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Thursday appointed Director of Cricket for JSW......

Eng v Aus T20 series ends in disappointing damp squib

IMAGE: Spectators shelter under an umbrella as covers are on the pitch at the Old Trafford Ground in Manchester, England. Photograph: Lee Smith / Reuters The decisive Twenty20 clash of the......

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

IMAGE: It was heartbreak for Nepal in their previous game when they suffered a narrow one-run defeat against South Africa. Photograph: Cricket Association of Nepal/X After their painful one-run......

Rain washes away GTs' hopes; leaves fans drenched

Unseasonal rain in Ahmedabad on Monday night drowned the Gujarat Titans' playoff aspirations and left thousands of fans soaked and dejected.   IMAGE: Rain or Shine: Dedicated GT fans kept......

Rain Washes Away GTs' Hopes

IMAGE: GT fans brought their A-game: smiles and poetic placards! Photograph: BCCI Unseasonal rain in Ahmedabad on Monday, May 13, 2024, night drowned the Gujarat Titans' play-off aspirations and......

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