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Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by......

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

'Instead of developing the capacity, capability and strength to fight our external enemies, we are turning our own people against each other.' IMAGE: The three-day so-called 'Dharam Sansad' in......

These images will leave you green with envy!

Since the beginning of time, the colour green has been associated with growth, life, fertility, energy, and vitality. This invigorating and refreshing colour has demonstrated calming virtues that......

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

'Life has changed so much for me.''I have accepted this new normal and understood the power of positive thinking.''I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a......

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

As a child in British India, Bharati Dutt lived a privileged and sheltered life in an extended joint family of civil servants, doctors, engineers and Gandhians. Between the ages of seven and 11,......

AI's new chief features in record books, has garden named after him

Air India's new chief Ashwani Lohani is a man of many parts. Here are 10 interesting facts about him. Image: Ashwani Lohani to head Air India. Leadership is not about creating......

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.......

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

A glance back at some important ups and down India Inc faced in 2018. Year End Specials Kindly click on the image below to view the relevant story. #1 How PNB scam effected consumer......

Did demonetization steal the colour from art?

Since the note ban was announced, auction houses, galleries and art fairs are witnessing lukewarm sales -- even with masters like Souza, Raza and Padamsee. Ritika Kochhar reports. IMAGE: At this......

How to automate money to get rich

Within days of publication last month, Ramit Sethi's book I will Teach You to be Rich became a bestseller. That is a feat, given that books on personal finance are a dime a dozen. But the......

Step Inside Sara Ali Khan's Colourful Home

Just like her vivacious personality, Sara Ali Khan's home is vibrant and very chic. The actress lives in Juhu, north west Mumbai, along with her mum Amrita Singh, brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and fur......

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week. Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy TaleWhere to watch: NetflixLanguage: English......

Mr & Mrs Mahi Review: Match Made In Heaven!

I liked how the film finds excitement in Mahendra and Mahima's dull lives and transforms their humdrum existence into an ode to second chances, notes Sukanya Verma. The two Mahis in Mr & Mrs Mahi......

10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff. Remember our beginner's guide to one of the most popular phenomena in the world right now? Sukanya Verma lists 2024's 10 most buzzworthy South Korean TV......

Now, Watch Article 370 On OTT

A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch. Article 370Where to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Yami Gautam and Priyamani star as......

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

The Round of 16 at Euro 2020 indicates we are set for a mesmerising tournament. The knockout-round matches have been intense and full of drama. Stars have missed penalty kicks, own goals continue......

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident......

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

IMAGE: A file photograph of Rafael Nadal (right) and Roger Federer embracing at the nets after the former defeated the latter to win the Wimbledon tennis championships, on JUly 6, 2008, arguably......

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

Narsingh eyes fairy-tale climax, Yogeshwar Dutt keen to sign off on high IMAGE: Narsingh Yavdav in Olympic Village. Photograph: Twitter. A turbulent run-up to the Rio Games behind him, Narsingh......

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his match against France's Adrian Mannarino. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters. Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3......

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