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Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Alleging that civic amenities almost everywhere in West Bengal have gone for a toss, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats whether they expect her......

A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in......

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings. IMAGE: Mangled remains of an Air India Express flight, en route from Dubai, after it skidded off the runway while landing......

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to......

Unlock 1: 3 challenges facing India

'When the lockdown grounded a billion people, nothing had been planned well: Testing, masks, face shields, protective gear, medical equipment, contact tracing... nothing.' 'Before COVID, if you......

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years. Quantum cryptography that......

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its contemporaries which have recently been updated. This 50th anniversary special edition may also be the 'last' XJ considering that......

Check out the route of Train 18 - India's 1st engine-less train

It will cover the 750-km route between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160kmph The Train 18 will run from Delhi to Varanasi, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on Wednesday,......

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

'How do you stay so energised? So young?''Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".' IMAGE: Dev Anand in Gambler. There was......

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.''When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter......

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire. S P Balasubrahmanyam passed away in his 75th year, and so we celebrate the singer with 75 of his top songs, in a multi-part......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: DC United forward Wayne Rooney (9) in action against Orlando City SC in the first half at Audi Field in Washinhton DC on......

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (right,) with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters Manchester United striker......

Perfect Manchester City eclipse United again

IMAGE Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scores their first goal. Photograph: Rebecca Naden Livepic/ Reuters. Manchester City beat Swansea 3-1 to make it a perfect 10 victories under Pep Guardiola,......

Champions League: Manchester clubs go down; Ronaldo surpasses Messi

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday IMAGE: PSV Eindhoven players celebrate Hector Moreno's goal against Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League......

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