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History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fuelled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country, writes Utkarsh Mishra.......

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

Jammu and Kashmir is staring at a water crisis this year due to a massive deficit in rainfall, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday, calling for a more proactive approach and collective......

Security beefed up at major railway stations after Delhi stampede

Stringent protocols are being enforced at key railway stations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh following the stampede at the New Delhi railway station and the massive crowds arriving for the Maha Kumbh.......

I Am Grateful To Be Alive!

Sometimes I run past a house where the owner has died. The children are abroad. The doors and windows are closed. That is the case with thousands of homes across Kerala. Illustration: Dominic......

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

Meghana Rajsekhar survived the tsunami and was rescued by an unknown tribal man. 14 years later she tracked him down to say thank you. IMAGE: Meghana with Basil and his wife in his village of......

'No Politics When It Comes To The Country's Finances'

'Each state is unique, but when it comes to finance, the fundamentals cannot be different.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal......

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm? IMAGE: Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs, and founder of Ola Electric, speaks during a press conference in Mumbai.......

Gadkari favours 51% stake to foreign cos in tunnel construction JV

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday favoured giving a majority 51 per cent stake to foreign partners in joint ventures for building tunnels and detailed project reports to......

Reliance not pursuing short-term profit, says Mukesh Ambani

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate is not seeking short-term profit but is in the business of creating wealth for the nation. Photograph:......

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......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa songm Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality.It questions:......

Inside Rakul Singh's Beautiful Home

Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani share a beautiful home in the heart of Bandra, northwest Mumbai. Season 8 of Asian Paints' Where The Heart Is gives us a peek into this dream home. Before she got......

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......

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'Text: Divya Nair/Rediff.com. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: Nithya Menen with her National Award. Photograph: Kind......

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli with RCB captain Rajat Patidar. Photograph: Royal Challengers Bengaluru/Instagram Rajat Patidar might have been a surprise choice to lead star-studded Royal Challengers......

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

IMAGE: In August last year, during the Paris Olympics, Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by Bach in recognition of his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic......

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

IMAGE: If India opt to field KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant in the Playing XI, Shreyas Iyer will likely have to sit out. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant's game-changing audacity or KL Rahul's quiet......

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day when the sport will become a part of the Olympic curriculum, which, he said, would take it to an altogether different level......

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

'We could pass a law here that says he has to bowl left-handed or off one step.' IMAGE: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Indian team in Sydney on Wednesday. Photograph: Anthony......

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