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The American Awarded A Padma Shri

'I was more at home in Maheshwar than in Dallas,' says Sally Holkar who left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives......

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in.The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need......

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind Kejriwal at an election meeting in......

Kamala Harris recalls her Diwali visits to India in campaign op-ed

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic presidential candidate, in an op-ed on Saturday, recollected her frequent visit to India as a child, and her mother's mission to cure cancer.......

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

A young Indian man crossed over illegally into Pakistan to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry, but instead found himself behind bars. And the woman told the local the police she did not want......

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption......

Vehicle retail sales in India sees 32% rise Y-o-Y in Oct: FADA

The total vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 32 per cent on-year rise in October to 28,32,944 units with all segments including two-wheelers and passenger vehicles registering strong growth,......

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.......

Who Are India's Newest Billionaires?

The collective wealth of the 100 richest went past $1 trillion for the first time. IMAGE: Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, left, has once again secured top......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2:......

More Movies Coming Up In 2025

So many movies are coming up for release in 2025! Fateh, Game Changer, Emergency, coming up Joginder Tuteja looks at the interesting releases lined up for the year. SikandarRelease date: Eid......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy.Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his......

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was spotted engaging with street vendors selling Diwali decor. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker is not just a shooting sensation but......

PIX: What is Neeraj Chopra celebrating?

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra celebrates Haryana Day in a traditional manner. Photograph: Kind courtesy Neeraj Chopra/X India's double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra extended Diwali greetings to his fans......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

IMAGE: SRH's Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head. Photograph: Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday announced that they have......

PIX: Kohli lights up Diwali for India with last ball win over Pak

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday Scorecard IMAGE: Virat Kohli hammers an explosive half-century. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty......

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