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Are we not creating class of parasites? SC slams poll freebies

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deprecated the practice of political parties promising "freebies" just ahead of elections and asked "are we not creating a class of parasites" instead of bringing......

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

"The people of India deeply love you." This was how visiting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke of US President George W Bush while praising him effusively after their 40-minute meeting at the......

Govt asked 'X' to delete Shah's Ambedkar speech: Cong

The Congress party alleged that the BJP government has asked social media platform 'X' to remove Home Minister Amit Shah's speech from the Rajya Sabha, which they claim insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar.......

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of "material resources of the community" empowering states to take them over......

SC upholds states' power to regulate industrial alcohol

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the states have regulatory power over production, manufacture and supply of industrial alcohol. In a 8:1 majority ruling, the top court held that the......

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

There is no place for hate and racism in society, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said, asserting that empathy and shared understanding are a start, but more needs to be done. Nadella's......

Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is at the second place. MasterCard's Ajay Banga and Microsoft's Satya Nadella have been named among the top 50 global business leaders by Fortune magazine, a list that is......

Want to print the internet? You need 136 billion sheets of paper

UK scientists have calculated that the entire Internet can be printed on 136 billion sheets of standard 8-by-11 paper. George Harwood and Evangeline Walker, students at the University of Leicester......

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

There's a peevish quality to all the films on this list, which is fitting, because peevishness is the defining characteristic of most Malayalis. These films, even at their saddest, darkest and......

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning......

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Entertainment that's the equivalent of easily digestible food can only make this lockdown more frustrating for you. You know what can be equally frustrating? Watching movies with apocalyptic......

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry. After Udta Punjab ran into trouble with the CBFC, Malayalam film titled Kathakali is facing a similar situation. The Censor Board has insisted......

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself. IMAGE: Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Once......

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes's George Russell. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen is hoping for a quicker Red Bull in......

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

IMAGE: The Indian men’s relay team entered the final with a smashing show. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sajan Prakash/Instagram The Indian men's 4x100m medley relay team obliterated the......

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

IMAGE: Wales' all-time top scorer Gareth Bale came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly to score the......

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

IMAGE: England fans at Trafalgar Square in tears after their team lost to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley stadium in London on Sunday. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters The tears of......

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

IMAGE: Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) dribbles the ball around Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the fourth quarter of the game at FTX Arena. Photograph: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY......

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