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Babbar Khalsa terrorist wanted to attack Maha Kumbh

An "active terrorist" of Babbar Khalsa International with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI, who had planned a terror attack during the Maha Kumbh, was arrested from Kaushambi early Thursday, police......

Yet to firm up modalities on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs said Friday while an understanding has been reached for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume this year, its modalities are yet to be firmed up. IMAGE: Mount......

'Chhaava' inciting communal tensions: Barelvi cleric seeks ban

Barelvi sect cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi has called for a ban on the film Chhaava, alleging it was inciting communal tensions and was directly responsible for riots in Nagpur. In a letter......

For 50 yrs, this Hindu family is waking up Muslims in Ramzan

For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramzan is a time for devotion and discipline. But in Kauriya, a small village in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, Ramzan also symbolises deep,......

Memories Of Another Holi Day

On the way we met many groups moving towards Juhu.If the group was smaller than us we gave them a dose of colour and if the group was bigger we tried to pass silently. Sometime it worked, other......

Gold at fresh record high of Rs 91,950/10 gm

Gold prices advanced Rs 700 to reach a new lifetime high of Rs 91,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday on the back of continued buying by jewellers ahead of wedding season,......

Why health insurance premium growth is in slow lane

Health insurance premium growth has slowed after touching record highs during the Covid-19 pandemic due to tapering demand from retail consumers amid affordability issues. Illustration: Dominic......

RBI's Sanjay Malhotra is a Governor with a difference!

Since Sanjay Malhotra took office as governor in December, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a more accommodative stance, which bodes well for banking and the economy as they navigate a......

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

As the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust are new entities, the continuous CSR fund flows from Tata Sons will help it undertake new projects.   The Tata Group is giving finishing......

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said it did not use force or intimidation tactics when it laid off trainees at Mysuru campus over performance-related issues, and that it was explaining the......

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Some actors are known for their style. Some for their versatility. Manoj Kumar is famous for his on-screen patriotism, which is so deeply etched in public memory that he came to be known as......

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Will Salman's latest endeavour finally mark a pulpy return to form? Sadly, no, answers Mayur Sanap. A Salman Khan entertainer is a totally fun way to spend a breezy two hours or so in theatre......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets! Bollywood Art Project founder Ranjit Dahiya shows off some beautiful street art depicting the movies.......

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years. I felt the industry was based on who you knew.''I didn't belong to a network.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram Nearly 25 years ago,......

GT Vs Mi: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

An all-round performance saw Gujarat Titans down Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in their IPL match on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Scorecard The top fielding efforts during the GT-MI game in Ahmedabad.........

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.  IMAGE: Iliman Ndiaye scores the equaliser for Everton from the penalty spot against Arsenal during the English Premier League match at......

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Archer power Royals to 50-run win over PBKS

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Saturday SCORECARD IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals celebrates the wicket of Nehal Wadhera of Punjab......

What Kohli Whispered to Pitch Invader...

IMAGE: A fan ran onto the field, made his way to Virat Kohli, hugged him. Photograph: Kind courtesy Indian Cricket Team/X   The roar of the crowd at Eden Gardens suddenly shifted to a gasp......

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

On a night packed with drama, milestones and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Kolkata's Eden Gardens alight in the IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal......

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