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Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who will be remembered both for his commitment to the communist ideology and a pragmatic approach to industrialising the state, passed......

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives to attend Prime Minister designate Narendra......

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi......

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

The BJP in Himachal has its own problems. But it is not a party that sits around twiddling its thumb. IMAGE: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu greets people on his arrival for......

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests......

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it,' Dr Swati Piramal tells Pavan Lall. Illustrations: Dominic......

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

As a venture partner, DVP said that Neemuchwala would be bringing deep technology expertise and invaluable experience of building businesses. Abidali Neemuchwala, who quit as the chief......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

This trophy belongs to the nation: Rohit

'Rohit and I, we've been trying this for so long. We always wanted to win a World Cup. Bringing the trophy back to Wankhede is a very special feeling.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates with......

Klaasen, Jurel's Class Acts

Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the IPL final with a 36r un win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in Chennai on Friday, May 24, 2024. Scorecard Sent in to bat, SRH posted 175 for nine,......

Will Aus skipper Marsh be fit to bowl at T20WC?

IMAGE: Andrew McDonald said there was no concern around Mitch Marsh's lack of match practice over the last two months as Australia will play some practice games before their T20 World Cup opener......

Kohli steals the show and the Player of the Match award!

'Sorry for stealing it (the player of the Match award) from Jaddu. I wanted to make a big contribution. I have made fifties in World Cups, wanted to finish it off this time.' SCORECARD IMAGE:......

5 All-Rounders Who'll Steal the World Cup Spotlight

As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the ICC World Cup in India, one aspect that always adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament is the presence of dynamic all-rounders. These......

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