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'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

'Who has seen what Sharia is? Who knows what actual Sharia is?' IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff......

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police has obtained National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2024 reference question papers to compare these with documents recovered during a......

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rival governments in Tamil Nadu expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the......

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.''Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi......

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

24 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its boycott of TV debates on the exit poll results.Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation. IMAGE: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party......

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical......

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......

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

'Probably revised guidelines will come, and then the real picture will emerge.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy National......

Tapping into India's talent, GCCs eye revenue goldmine

Global capability centres (GCCs) are increasingly looking to tap into revenue opportunities from the Indian market, which is already a critical talent hub. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Majority of Byju's shareholders vote for removing CEO, family members

Majority of Byju's shareholders on Friday voted unanimously for removing founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family from the board over alleged "mismanagement and failures" at what was once India's......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.......

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s.A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty......

Franchise freak de Kock has edge over teammates

'I've played a lot of day T20s in cricket in the West Indies and generally that is the most important time to score runs, it was the easiest time to score runs...' SCORECARD IMAGE: South......

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

IMAGE: If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side 'to be owned by an overseas franchise'. Photograph: Hampshire Cricket/X Indian Premier League franchise Delhi......

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

'Teams like Australia and Uzbekistan are probably at the World Cup level, so you can test yourself against them' Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF Media/X Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri has no......

Stokes back as England eye revival against South Africa

IMAGE: Ben Stokes bats during England's practice session in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England would hope to have their star all-rounder Ben Stokes back for their World......

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

IMAGE: HI President announced Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as chief coaches of the sub-junior teams during the governing bodies 100th Executive Board Meeting. Photograph: Hockey India Hockey India......

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