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Waqf bill among 16 to be passed in winter session

As Parliament gears up for a stormy start next week over the Adani issue, the government has listed 16 bills, including one to amend the waqf law and five new ones, for the winter session. IMAGE:......

The 2024 Jharkhand Election Sentimeter

Jharkhand is geared up for second phase of polling in 38 of the 81 assembly seats, when the electoral fate of 528 candidates will be decided. Polling in the first phase of elections to 43 assembly......

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.' IMAGE: Amit Thackeray speaks to Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf.......

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.''If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.' IMAGE: Radhamani Amma with her JCB. All photographs and......

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'That was my mistake.''Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.''Adani was not there in the meeting.''The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest......

Automakers On Luxury Top Gear To Woo Buyers

Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering indulgences such as high-end perfumes and customisable accessories, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are rolling out the red carpet for the......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Zepto adds $340 million to basket; valuation at $5 billion ahead of IPO

Quick commerce major Zepto has raised $340 million in a follow-on financing round at a valuation of $5 billion as it gears up for an initial public offering (IPO). Photograph: Kind courtesy......

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch clean-energy vehicles including another motorcycle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers next month, as......

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

The Tamil Nadu government is set to unveil a housing initiative for 18,720 women employed by Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to iPhone-maker Apple, this Saturday. Photograph: Quinn......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation.''If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will......

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey......

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......

'I'm Still Struggling'

'At 25, there are no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Kaushal/Instagram As his elder brother Vicky Kaushal flies in top gear towards......

At Team India's Nets In Perth

IMAGE: The Indian team in a huddle during the nets session in Perth on Tuesday. Photographs: Kind courtesy BCCI/X The Indian team hit their strides in the nets as they geared up for the......

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

‘Focus is to acclimatise both younger and experienced players to Australian conditions’: Abhishek Nayar on Team India's preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy IMAGE: Abhishek......

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

IMAGE: Action from the match between Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega......

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Now-or-never time for Virat Kohli, will Australian soil come to his rescue again? IMAGE: Virat Kohli, a player often hyped and celebrated on Australian soil, generates......

PKL: Deshwal powers Jaipur to victory over Bengaluru

IMAGE: Action from the PKL match between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Arjun Deshwal in Noida. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink......

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