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Demolition of Kashmiri Pandits' shops sparks protests in Jammu

The Jammu Development Authority has demolished a dozen shops belonging to displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu city, allegedly without issuing notices, sparking protests from various sections that......

Advocate brutally attacked in TN court complex

An advocate was brutally attacked by a man in front of the court complex in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, triggering protests by the members of the Bar in the district demanding protection to......

Protests after Delhi principal's casteist slur, assault on Dalit student

A Dalit student at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has filed a police complaint alleging that its principal hurled casteist slurs and assaulted him after he was falsely accused of......

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday ordered a three-tier probe into the fire incident at the children's ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district that killed 10 newborns and......

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following high drama and escalating violence in which a mob assaulted a PTI reporter and video cameraperson and burnt their camera.......

Foreign investors net sellers of Indian bonds in Oct

Currently, US bond yields have shown some volatility, with the yield moving from 4.3 per cent to 4.4 per cent. This is despite favourable data, such as the recent jobless claims. Illustration:......

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Experts say the merged entity will draw on USPs of both firms. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters In about a fortnight, Vistara – known for its premium service – will take off on......

Singur saga: How Tata's Nano exit reshaped Bengal's political, industrial landscape

On the eve of Durga Puja in October 2008, industrialist Ratan Tata announced that Tata Motors would withdraw from the nearly completed Nano car plant in Singur, attributing the decision to Mamata......

'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......

What Air India Plans For Its Crews

Some of the proposed policies have been welcomed by pilots and cabin crew, while others have sparked criticism. IMAGE: Air India's Airbus A350-900. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters As part......

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

'After being married for almost 18 years, and since there was never any rancour between us, we are still very close, as parents of Azad, as colleagues in the film work that we do, and as friends.'......

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

'I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today.''I learnt through film circles......

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it.It perfectly captures the......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review: Horror, Hamming And Heart

A gleefully hammy Madhuri and Vidya's volley of death stares and evil laughs engage in a ruthless glamorous tug of war in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, notes Sukanya Verma. Just like the earlier two Bhool......

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

IMAGE: A screenshot of Snicko revealing a spike as the ball passed K L Rahul's bat. The first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was marked by a controversial moment that left K L Rahul......

Hazlewood Takes Kohli By Surprise

IMAGE: Virat Kohli fell victim to a well-directed short ball from Josh Hazlewood. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli was dismissed for a mere five runs in the first innings of the opening Test of the......

Sinner inspires Italy to Davis Cup semis vs Australia

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini celebrate winning their doubles match against Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the Davis Cup quarter-final at Palacio de......

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

'India will be pretty certain of what team they're going to play (in Perth). They've known for a while that Rohit probably wasn't going to be here' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is on paternity leave and......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

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