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Olympic qualifiers first challenge for Reid: Gomes

Somaya feels the Australian style of play could come into effect

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Centre turns down Bengal’s request for paramilitary forces

The Mamata Banerjee government’s plea to retain 35 companies of Central forces, adding up to over 3,000 paramilitary personnel posted in areas that w

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Mithun, Aakanksha pocket titles

N. Mithun of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra’s Aakanksha Kadam bagged the boys’ and girls’ titles in the National sub-junior carrom championship here.Mithu

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Elavenil claims gold; Divyansh on top in 10m air rifle

Elavenil Valarivan dominated the women’s air rifle in winning the gold in the 12th Asian Airgun championships here on Sunday.The 19-year-old Elavenil

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With Congress blunting BJP’s Hindutva advantage, fight in Madhya Pradesh now more on livelihood issues

Congress won only two of the 29 in Madhya Pradesh in 2014. In the 2018 Assembly election, the Congress took a lead in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Khawaja propels Australia in fifth ODI against Pakistan

It was Maxwell's ten fours and three sixes that helped Australia to 107 runs in the last ten overs.

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Volunteer group takes up maintenance of parks

Though summer vacation has already commenced for most schoolchildren in Madurai, the scorching heat that is already soaring over 100 degree Fahrenheit

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Thrilling comeback by Chelsea

The visitors then completed the fightback when substitute Loftus-Cheek stormed in at the back post to plant a header in the bottom corner.

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BJP’s Nisith Pramanik, Trinamool’s nemesis in Coochbehar?

What makes Mr. Pramanik very different is apparent in his affidavit to the Election Commission that mentions 11 criminal cases against him.

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Barty defeats Pliskova for title

Will rise from 11th to No. 9 in the world rankings

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Indian Open golf: Gallacher wins; Rashid, Chikka 10th

Suri’s quadruple bogey costs him dear

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Observers inspect counting centre

Printing of supplementary poll roll being processed

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Irrigation neglected, 600 farmers committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi

Congress to allocate 6% of GDP for education

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SpiceJet launches 28 new flights

14 new flights launched under UDAN scheme, connecting the “un-served” market of Jharsuguda and the “underserved” markets of Kishangarh and Lakhimpur to key metros and cities

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Rahul’s contest throws up too many questions

LDF has reiterated its resolve not to change its candidate

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Rape case against Mugilan

KARURKulithalai All Women Police on Saturday registered a rape case against missing social activist T. Mugilan alias Shanmugam of Chennimalai near Ero

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Phone numbers of observers

VirudhunagarComplaints on malpractices and violation of model code of conduct can be lodged with poll observers appointed for general election to Viru

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IPL12: BCCI clears air over Pant’s stump mic chatter

The less-than-a-minute long clip was from Saturday night’s match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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BJP wants to bring in foreigners, people will judge them: Tarun Gogoi

By pushing the Citizenship Bill, it wants the Bangladeshi issue to remain, says Assam’s former Chief Minister.

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Importance of raja vidya

In chapter nine of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna about bhakti yoga. The Lord calls it raja vidya. It is the king among vidyas, and henc

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Abandoned animals find a place in his home

For P. R. Viswanath, rescuing animals is a calling. Speaking to Sanjana Ganesh, Viswanath speaks about expanding his rescue operations across Madurai

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At city bus stands women face more verbal harassment: report

Women are subjected to verbal harassment more than physical harassment at the four major bus stands in Madurai city. According to a report titled ‘Har

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Scientists release shrimp seeds

Move aimed at replenishing and enhancing shrimp stock

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‘It’s a battle between Gandhi and Godse’

NAGERCOIL AICC secretary Sanjay Dutt on Sunday said that the upcoming Lok Sabha election was a fight between Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse. Talkin

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

The defending champion has largely been untested in both its games and the team’s bowling performance has helped set the match up for the batsmen.

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Top news of the day: Modi invokes Balakot strike at 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' event, Rahul to contest second LS seat from Wayanad, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day

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Congress lodges complaints against Goa BJP-led goverment for violation of model code of conduct

Goa Congress spokesperson pointed out that Ministers in the ruling BJP government have been calling the PWD engineers and issuing work orders

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Goa IT minister complains about ‘mass enrollment’ of casino employees in electoral rolls

Rohan Khaunte said the CEO must check if casino employees, especially those from the North Eastern States, were being enrolled en masse into the electoral rolls in Goa

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Channelopathies

It is understandable that technology shall borrow names from day to day parlance, and common words shall be replaced by technical ones. So, the first audio-visual model that sent news and entertainment to your home,...

Pakistan reconstructed Balakot area to show no terror camp existed, claims Narendra Modi

Took decision for Balakot as ‘game’ should be played from where terror is being remote-controlled, the Prime Minister says at a Main bhi Chowkidar event video-cenferenced across the country

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Mishka’s Pride obliges in feature event

Mishka’s Pride, ridden by A. Sandesh, won the J D & Peggy Banatwalla Trophy, the main event of Sunday’s (March 31) races. The winner is owned by

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Sergeant At Arms and Thailand show out

Sergeant At Arms and Thailand showed out when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (March 31) morning. Inner sand:800m: Hunt For Gold (Kharadi) 5

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Gold, silver articles worth ₹ 2.28 cr. seized

VIRUDHUNAGARElection authorities on Saturday seized gold and silver articles, worth ₹2.28 crore, which were being transported in a van as those mannin

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Conversion is not your mission, Pope Francis tells Catholics in Morocco

Conservative Catholics have frequently criticised Pope Francis’ position against organised or aggressive recruiting of potential converts.

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Indian Premier League 2019: Warner, Bairstow smash centuries

Sunday’s innings was also only the second time in IPL history in which two batsmen scored a hundred each.

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Assault on minor: Police to seek custody of accused

The police will move an application before the magistrate court at Thodupuzha on Monday to get the custody of Arun Anand, the accused in the assault c

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Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy quits Congress, set to join BJP

March 31, 2019music, Times of India OpinionNo comments

'Commercialisation of ticket allocation in Indian National Congress forced me to consider leaving the party'

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India Open badminton: Srikanth loses in final

It was the Indian’s first final in a BWF world tour event in 17 months. He had last won a title at the 2017 French Open.

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Congress workers celebrate Rahul Gandhi's candidacy in Wayanad

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says Congress has sent a wrong message by singling out the Left as the primary enemy and not the BJP

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Farm loan waiver for ryots if Congress voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

It was a “revolutionary idea” not done by any country in the world, he said, adding it will “change the face of India.”

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SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

A single motorcade will not have more than 40 vehicles at any point of time.

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Gold rush

Australia’s Gold Coast is fast emerging as a top-notch educational force to reckon with, due to its world-class universities

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‘Human shield officer’ Major Leetul Gogoi may lose seniority

Major Gogoi and his driver have been held guilty of “fraternising” with a local in spite of instructions to the contrary and “being away from the place of duty while in operational area”.

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Jet Airways pilots postpone strike to April 15

Jet Airways has been defaulting on salary payments to pilots, engineers and senior management since August last year.

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Badminton in Tokyo Olympics going to be tougher than last three Games, says Saina

Saina said she had also taken up the issue with the global governing body but to no avail.

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Olympic qualification system is unfair, putting strain on players, says Gopichand

Gopichand blamed the new BWF calender for causing burn out and injuries to players.

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | SRH vs RCB scorecard

The Virat Kohli-led RCB should be determined to discover the winning touch at the earliest.

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Modi is a ‘Publicity Minister’ not Prime Minister, says Rahul Gandhi

Accusing the Prime Minister of pushing a particular narrative in the media through the PMO, Mr. Gandhi said "Mr. Modi will not be able to deflect from real issues."

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Rabada’s yorker to Russell will be ‘Ball of the IPL’, says Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly feels it is the talented Indian batting line-up in Delhi Capitals that will make a difference in the tournament.

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Indian Premier League 2019: Punjab batsmen gear up to counter Rabada’s yorkers

Rabada helped the Capitals defend the lowest total (10) in a Super Over in IPL history.

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Mig-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety

A MiG-27 UPG fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on a routine mission crashed in Jodhpur on Monday morning. The pilot ejected safely.The M

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One held on charges of raping and murdering minor

Thudiyalur All Women Police on Sunday arrested Santhosh Kumar (32) of Uliyampalayam, Thondamuthur, on charges of raping and murdering a seven-year-ol

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Dadri lynching case accused seen sitting in front row of BJP rally

The accused in the Dadri lynching case were seen sitting in the front row of a BJP rally addressed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in

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Mission Shakti: Where did the mysterious Big Brother vanish?

While intellectuals in India are busy debating legal appropriateness of announcement of Mission Shakti’s success made by PM, few are realising how enormous a step it is in terms of securing India’s future safety. As...

Are Aliens Ignoring Us? Maybe We’re Already Their Captives in a ‘Galactic Zoo’

For what reason hasn’t Earth gotten any messages from extraterrestrials yet? Maybe on the grounds that we’re as of now accidental occupants in a purported galactic zoo. This was one of the situations a gathering...

Where are the Peace Makers?

1. We are seeing that our Politicians haven’t been able to control cross-border incursions, training, and radicalisation of youths, particularly Kashmiri youths. The idea of Kashmiriyat, of Sufism, of oneness, of love and care for each...

My 10 favourite life mantras

What is your idea of a life well-lived? Do you know the principles you wish to stay true to, the mantras you live your life by? In an age when adages and sayings flow fast...

Nyay needs significant improvement and total abolition of socialism, in order to work

Swarna Bharat Party has a three-pronged policy on poverty alleviation. First, we believe in radically transforming the governance system and policies (such as liberating the education and farm sectors and abolishing the IAS) to create...

How Urmila Matondkar became reason for my stay in Mumbai

It was September 1995. Without informing my parents and with the princely sum Rs 800 in my pocket, I fled Delhi and reached Mumbai. Since I had rebelled against my father and refused to sit...

Welcome to 2019’s biggest party. May the real superhero win

Guys, this is one blow-out party you definitely don’t want to miss! Welcome to Election 2019. All are welcome — including chowkidars, dumdaars, daagdaars, bekaars. India is in party mode. RSVP not needed. Just show...

America fell for Star Wars dream, but vote’s still out on Modi’s Shakti

Even as a very, very large proportion of this country’s electorate may or may not have totally understood 1) the significance of the deterrence effect of India’s newly tested ASAT (anti-satellite) weapon system, 2) the...

7 reasons we should look forward to a hung Parliament after this election

I’m hoping for a hung parliament. One so well-hung that its largest party is as small as can possibly be while it all adds up to 272. Or even falls short: Even a minority government...

Rahul’s minimum income plan is fatally flawed

Indira Gandhi’s ‘Garibi Hatao’ swept the polls in 1971. Rahul Gandhi hopes to follow suit with NYAY (Nyuntam Aay Yojana), promising a minimum income of Rs 72,000 per year to the 50 million poorest families....

Moving forward positively

I read a lovely quote that I resonated with instantly. “My life has been falling apart but falling together at the same time. Every person that has walked away has been replaced by someone better....

Welcome to the orange tee party

10 am There is a young woman sitting across the table. She is an accountant and here for a job interview. I look at her resume and three things stand out immediately. 1. She says...

Why consumer brands bind Indians together

It’s election season. Even as politicians differentiate Indians from each other – by caste, creed or religion – there is one segment which never discriminates. It is India’s consumer brands and ad industry. Wherever Indians...

IPS officer in Tamil Nadu relieved from poll duty for shooting in air

An IPS officer, who was appointed by the Election Commission as police observer to Chidambaram constituency, has been relieved from duty after he ope

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I backed myself to bowl yorkers: Rabada

Slow balls and bouncers were “gamble balls” while a length ball would have been dispatched easily by big-hitting Andre Russell, so it was best to fal

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What regional parties have lined up for Tamil Nadu’s 2.98 crore women voters

As Tamil Nadu goes to polls on April 18, here is a look at what regional parties have promised the State's women and transgender voters in terms of sa

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Rahul Gandhi to contest second Lok Sabha seat from Wayanad in Kerala

Rauhl Gandhi was also named the candidate from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh in the first Congress list earlier this month.

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Kannada writer B. A. Sanadi dies at age 86

Final rites will be conducted at Shindolli on Sunday evening.

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13 injured in bus accident near Coimbatore

As many as 13 passengers, including two children, were injured when a bus in which they were travelling met with an accident on a bridge on the Salem-

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Corporation seeks Vigilance probe into Brahmapuram fire

Alleged police lapses in investigation into the incident at the site

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Sri Lankan Navy chief in city

Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, along with a delegation, is on a visit to Southern Naval Command between March 29 and 31

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Morning digest: Modi says Congress resents everything Indians are proud of, Rahul Gandhi promises green jobs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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CPI (M) candidate to focus on heritage and development

Su. Venkatesan promises to work for industrial development, if elected

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‘Country witnessing a wave against BJP’

Contrary to the claims of the Bharatiya Janata Party that its alliance will win more than 300 seats in the parliamentary elections, Dravidar Kazhagam

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Duo who posted video with gun on social media in police net

They went to functions and brandished arms to impress potential recruits

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Ramappa temple for world heritage site

Kakatiya era jewel near Warangal in the reckoning as a standalone UNESCO site, the first in Telangana

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PSLV to launch military’s eye in the sky

First electronic intelligence satellite to locate hostile radars will go into orbit

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Odisha bar associations’ polls completed peacefully

Exercises held under ‘one bar, one vote’ principle

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Drunk driving case: court releases man on probation

Quashes one month sentence stating that he was not a previous convict

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Two big festivals add zing to Berhampur polls

Election campaigning in the constituency coincides with Thakurani Jatra and Danda Nata festivities

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Chargesheet filed against Talwar, son in money laundering case

Delhi court to consider ED’s chargesheet on April 15

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P. Rajeev declares assets worth ₹16.78 lakh

LDF candidate for Ernakulam files nomination; has no immovable assets

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Driver, found colour-blind, loses licence

He was involved in an accident at Perumbavoor

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Consumer panel directs Unitech to pay over ₹62 lakh to flat buyer

Realtor failed to hand over possession within stipulated time

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Two women attacked by residents of apartment complex for feeding strays

The Mico Layout police have registered an FIR against residents of an apartment complex who allegedly threatened two animal rights activists for feedi

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‘Tiwari spreading falsehoods about statehood,’ says Gopal Rai

AAP leader Gopal Rai’s remarks come after State BJP president’s statement

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Man, son held for supplying illegal weapons

Eight semi-automatic pistols recovered

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After a lull following August deluge, tourism picks up pace in Kochi

Biennale, KTM regain visitors’ confidence post-flood

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Man wanted in guard’s murder case shot at by police

The Kumaraswamy Layout police fired two shots at a 28-year-old history-sheeter who had allegedly bludgeoned a security guard at an ATM kiosk to rob ₹1

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Connectivity, a bridge too far for water-locked Odisha villages

Residents say parties make promises but don’t implement them

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BBMP council discusses water scarcity

The BBMP council on Saturday discussed water scarcity and Opposition BJP members boycotted the meeting when their questions on water supply were not a

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‘Not a single road has been built since AAP govt. came to power’

BJP accuses party of stalling development in Delhi

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3 held for staging robbery

They claimed 2 men fled with ₹6 lakh

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Congress has always stood with farmers and will continue to do so: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Party woos farmers at public meeting as six-day-long ‘Parivartan Yatra’ organised by its Haryana coordination committee reaches Sonipat

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Nyay yes! But at what cost?

Rahul Gandhi’s electoral silver bullet to numb the BJP into relative disarray is a mega welfare scheme to transfer Rs 72,000 to each of the 50 million or 20 per cent of the poorest households....

Blood And Iron: Bangladesh has come a long way and is fittingly besting Pakistan

This week Bangladesh celebrated its 49th Independence Day. There’s no denying that our eastern South Asian neighbour has come a long way since 1971. It’s a country that was born out of a bloody nine-month-long...

Narendra Modi ensured there is no corruption in country, says Hema Malini

Voting will be held in Mathura in the second round of seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on April 18.

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ACK Alive: Space for all things creative

Amar Chitra Katha sets up its first creative learning centre in Hyderabad, bolstered by the support from actor Rana Daggubati

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India Open badminton: Srikanth seals final spot

Srikanth had entered the finals of Commonwealth Games last year.

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Embrace the Essentialist outlook

Do less, achieve more — let go of the notion that only if you work hard can you can do it all

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The terracotta temple of Bhattabati

Looked after by villagers, the Ratneshwar temple in Murshidabad is a symbol of communal harmony

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‘The Globotics Upheaval — Globalization, Robotics and the Future of Work’ review: The globetrotting robot

How a new tech wave is bringing unprecedented changes, disrupting life as we know it

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War booty and a benefactor

Despite his contentious relationship with the Nizam, Mir Alam Bahadur is remembered for his gifts to the city

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Cinematography to complement the narrative

Camera work should never dominate the story, says cinematographer Karthik Ghattamaneni

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Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag

Erode’s unique slender turmeric gets a GI tag for its distinctive fragrance and colour

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I feel Mumbai in my gut: Piyush Jha

The filmmaker and author on movies, money and maximum city

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Landscapes and portraits of princes

Ravi Varma flanked by Nandalal Bose flanked by the Daniells. A barrack at Red Fort has become an art museum

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‘The Third Pillar — How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind’ review: Reviving the community

Why people need to have a far greater say in economic matters

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Opposition are ‘disheartened by India’s growth’, says Modi

Elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assembly in the State will be held on April 11.

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Watch | The Erode turmeric gets a GI tag

Erode’s unique slender turmeric gets a GI tag for its distinctive fragrance and colour. The plant’s underground stems or rhizomes have been used as

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Mehtab Bagh and the Baby Taj Mahal: Mughal gardens in Agra restored

Long overshadowed by the Taj, two neglected spots in Agra have now been restored to their original splendour

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The Romantics — March 31, 2019

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Brown Paperbag — March 31, 2019

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No need

North-South vulnerable, North deals

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‘The Poetics of Land — From Epic Times to Nandigram’ review: A million mutinies over land

Understanding the Nandigram agitation by travelling through Bengal’s villages and towns

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3041

Across1 Loses hope as spa dries. (8)5 Partially risk a terrible injury on the ice. (6)9 Endless confused action for raccoon. (5)10 E-learning astray,

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Ask, before the last waltz

San Francisco’s poet laureate, arrested for obscenity. An artist’s encounters with Monet and Biju Patnaik. What tales the elderly can tell — if only we remember to ask them

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One plain dosa please

This boy opened his mouth and then one bullet train came out: Set Dosa Mysore Masala Paneer Butter Masala Paneer Kheema Gobi Masala Mushroom Masala Cheese Dosa Soya Sukka Gaja Buja Maja Maja Kasa Musa.

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Elections ahoy: a carnival of democracy

As is well documented (and captured on celluloid), the world’s first ever election was held in ancient India in 87,561 BC

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Sunil Gavaskar Presents: India’s first cricket TV show

As we once again dive into IPL and saturation cricket coverage, remembering our first cricket TV show, which made its debut in 1987

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Carry on antiquity

The History of India Podcast has it all: intrigue, war, loyalty, betrayal, alliances, strategy, even stupidity

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A fine balance

No LGBT please: lauki, ghiya, baingan, tinda. Menu-making in the face of the family’s no-nos

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What now for Britain's troubled Brexit?

Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal is all but dead, after lawmakers voted to reject it for a third time on Friday — the day Britain had long be

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A requiem for solidarity: The travels and writings of Chittaranjan Das

Travelling in the 50s and 60s, Odia writer Chittaranjan Das realised that the only way to become an Indian was to first become an Asian and then a world citizen

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Hello sadness: April is the birthday month of Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen spun a childhood of blossoms, ballerinas and Death

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‘Tell Me No Lies’ Edited by John Pilger

In August 1945, war correspondent Wilfred Burchett entered Hiroshima, the first Western journalist to do so after the atomic bombing. His despatch on

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‘If I have to compromise, I cannot continue writing’: Benyamin

When a dictatorship, with its many unfreedoms, collapses, what comes next? Benyamin ponders upon such questions

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‘What victory there for us’: An anthology of Asian women’s writing

Women poets talk of migration, displacement, and mystical yearnings

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‘Terrarium’ by Urvashi Bahuguna: Beauteous earth, our home

The poems will draw your attention to our fragile planet, making you fall in love with it

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Picture this: Food-related cartoons

We desperately need some humour in these morbid times: even better if the subject is food

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Looking for Ruskin Bond in Mussoorie

For a particularly rare species of writer native to the higher reaches of the Himalayas

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | KXIP vs MI scorecard

Just two games each into the season, both teams have already made news for more than their performances.

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Indian Premier League 2019: All eyes on the pitch as CSK takes on RR

It will be a contest between Rajasthan’s formidable batting line-up versus a spin-heavy CSK bowling.

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Kerala Women's Commission opens investigation into dowry killing by forced starvation

The victim, a mother of two, was weighing only 20kg at the time of her death.

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Indian Premier League 2019: Warner looks to continue good show as SRH faces RCB

RCB are yet to register a win from their two outings so far and they would be desperate to turn things around.

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Krishna Bala Shenoi: The versatile artist

The young talent Krishna Bala Shenoi mesmerises with his works, which range from picture books to incredibly real drawings of birds

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Knowledge

Q1. BBC had a current affairs programme called “Panorama” since 1953, that is still going strong with a prime-time slot.In 1957, their programme consi

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IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings’ David Willey pulls out

CSK officials said they had not been informed by Willey about the decision to withdraw from this year’s IPL.

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14 faculty members of TISS Guwahati to go on mass leave from April 1

Fourteen faculty members of the Guwahati campus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) have decided to a mass leave starting April 1. The fa

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A leap of faith

A CEO at 28, and on the list of Forbes Asia 30 under 30, Gauri Angrish’s journey is one of valuable experiences

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Now, a homestay for dogs in Chennai

Dog House, Chennai's latest ‘homestay for dogs’, is where your dog can find accommodation whenever you need to leave the city, be it for a day, week,

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What’s your narrative?

Universities look for an applicant’s profile, not a resume, when considering a potential student. The Statement of Purpose should convince the evaluator

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‘Find the balance’

College has played a major role in actor Kabir Bedi’s life, influencing his career and life choices, both of which he is proud of

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There have not been any caste or inter-religious clashes in the last five years: O. Panneerselvam

Shortly before Deputy Chief Minister and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s coordinator, O. Panneerselvam began his campaign in the

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Warehouse of knowledge

What is the meaning of ‘not my first rodeo’? (N Bhanu, Hyderabad)First, let us deal with the pronunciation of ‘rodeo’. The ‘rod’ is pronounced like th

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Options aplenty

Do you feel uncertain of a career option? Do you lack the freedom to choose a subject that you really want to pursue? Do you always feel low on self-confidence? Are you constantly doubting yourself? A Q&A column to assuage your doubts.

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Stand out in the crowd

Follow these tips to ensure that your resume is effective, effusing clarity and focus

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Not your usual job

With newer and niche industries coming up, unconventional careers that cater to them are on the rise

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Deepak Talwar case: ED attaches Delhi hotel worth ₹120 crore

Mr. Talwar is being probed on the basis of an FIR lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against officials of the Civil Aviation Ministry, NACIL, Air India and unknown private persons.

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Indian priest sentenced to six years in prison for child sex abuse in U.S.

The sentencing came after John Praveen plead guilty to one count of having sexual contact with a child under the age of 16

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Dharmakshetre Kurukshetra

Dharmakshetre Kurukshetra the first two syllables of the Bhagavad Gita can be translated as Kurukshetra the land of ‘Dharma’ or ‘justice’ although the connotations of ‘Dharma’ can be law, religion, righteousness, and code of conduct....

Omission Shakti: It may have been wiser to sit on A-Sat, now Pakistan will want one

There is one thing you have to hand to Prime Minister Narendra Modi: His vast marketing skills. They were evident this week when he took a routine, if significant, step in India’s strategic programme, and...

An ubiquitous energy paradigm in creation

By Vijay Hashia When we look up at the sky, we may perceive the universe turned from un-manifest to manifest, abstract to concrete, tangible in the bubble of space and time. With this backdrop, we...

Nationalism vs patriotism: Nationalism’s cynical misuse, conflating dissent with sedition, devalues our everyday patriotism

Is there a difference between patriotism and nationalism? At one level, most people would think they are synonyms. But closer observation reveals there is a vital difference between the two. According to the dictionary meaning...

Confront the dragon: Address the China factor in terror’s ecosystem

In a move to turn the heat on China for repeatedly blocking the listing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar as a terrorist, the US has sought a discussion on the matter in the UN...

Cut the haze: Government needs to act now, in concert with citizens, to tackle air pollution

Days after i read and shared in disgust the headline with many of my friends, i still can’t wrap my head around the fact that i am living in the most polluted city in the...

Actor vs actress: The politics of ‘revealing costumes’

Across parties and regions, this Lok Sabha election seems to be raining actresses. While Govinda helped Congress upstage BJP in the Mumbai North constituency in 2004, this time around the party is hoping to repeat...

Welcome to Dnyangangotri special kids school:-

Today, I would like to introduce Dnyangangotri Special Kids school…Vikram Kasbe is Head of Dnyangangotri Mentally retarded residential school, which is 10 Kilo Meters away from Swargate in Wadgaon Dhayari…They have total 50 mentally Challenged...

Keep the momentum on

Recently I was teaching my daughter to drive two-wheeler. As every learner would have experienced, she also had fluttering butterflies in the stomach as she started learning to drive. The kaleidoscope of simultaneous multiple emotional...

Haryana doesn’t deserve 5 more years of the BJP and neither does India

As the Indian people make their judgment ahead of a pivotal election, the BJP’s fortunes will not depend on whether voters reward their new promises, but whether they decide to excuse the failure to deliver...

10 Key qualities to be an effective entrepreneur

Instigating own business venture and developing it with financial risks is a tough proposition for every entrepreneur as 80% of start-ups fail each year. However, it comes as no surprise that more and more people choose to...

Volcanic views

This South Korean island literally rises from the sea. The breath-taking landscape is dotted with dormant volcanoes and an extensive lava tube cave system.

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Indian national stabbed to death in Munich

The External Affairs Minister said she has asked Indian mission in Munich to take care of the couple’s two children.

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This year, Earth Hour in India asks you to #Bee4ThePlanet

The city is prepping for Earth Hour’s #Connect2Earth this weekend, and green-minded businesses have a corner on this occasion

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Change for the better

What aspects of the western education system can be adopted in India? Students and faculty share their views

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Chemist shoots Punjab drug officer dead, kills self

The accused was reportedly angered over the cancellation of licence to his shop.

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Ace the JEE

Some last minute tips to breeze through the JEE Main and JEE Advanced tests

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Raichur doctor found dead at New Jersey hospital campus

Nandigam Manideep was working at St Peter’s University Hospital in New Jersey

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Just another spendthrift Sunday

From miniature gardens to homemade butter, this Chennai pop-up has it all

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Guns & prose

From pulp fiction to Web series and e-books, crime writer Rajesh Kumar has come a long way

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‘Film unit had no permission and didn’t take safety precautions’

Victims were standing less than 30 m from the shooting site

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Woman, daughter killed in accident at film-shoot venue in Bengaluru

Another daughter injured; the family was watching the shooting

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General Election 2019 | 'Chowkidar' put Arunachal on rail map after 70 years of independence: Modi

The day's election-related developments at a glance.

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I-T search at DMK treasurer Durai Murugan’s house in Vellore

A static surveillance team entered the residence of the DMK treasurer on Friday night.

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Amit Shah to file nomination in Gandhinagar after public rally

He will replace party patriarch L.K. Advani.

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Young hearts make art at Young World painting contest

300 children participated; top 10 paintings selected by 2 Sir J.J. School of Art faculty members

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BJP hopes voters will re-elect Gopal Shetty for good work

Supporters say Mumbai North MP used his funds to develop 50 acres of unused land into gardens

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TN remains peaceful in AIADMK rule: OPS

The Deputy Chief Minister was campaigning for party’s Karur Parliamentary constituency candidate M. Thambi Durai

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Clearance to complete ROB in Tiruchi

Defence Estates Office recommends grant of working permission to Highways department

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Federer to face Isner in Miami final, Brexit supporters march in London, and other news in pictures

11.15 amFederer to face Isner in Miami finalRoger Federer cruised into his fifth Miami Open final with an impressive 6-2 6-4 victory against Canadian

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PMK to take up demands of government staff

Ramadoss seeks votes for Dindigul candidate Jothi Muthu

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Students form human chainfor voter awareness

A campaign was organised near Goripalayam mosque

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Karti Chidambaram, H. Raja among 26 in Sivaganga turf

23 candidates in the fray in Ramanathapuram constituency

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Morning digest: EC says PM's speech didn't violate code of conduct, Nirav Modi denied bail again by U.K. court, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Damaged portions of Nanjundapuram Road to be re-laid soon

Corporation is carrying out water pipeline works

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Redacted Mueller report expected to be released by mid-April

Mr. Barr said he shares a desire for Congress and the public to be able to read Mueller’s findings, which are included in the nearly 400-page report the special counsel submitted last week.

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US didn’t spy on India’s ASAT test: Pentagon

It, however, said the United States was aware about India’s first test-fire of an anti-satellite missile.

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KCR meeting in Hyderabad cancelled

TRS leaders looked worried over poor crowd mobilisation

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11 more sunburn cases confirmed in district

The District Medical Office on Friday confirmed 11 more cases of sunburn and seven other heat-related illnesses in Kozhikode. With this, the total num

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Unaccounted money worth ₹36 lakh seized

The Static Surveillance Squad has so far seized unaccounted money to the tune of ₹36 lakh as part of its election vigil. On Friday alone, the squad se

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Miscreants set DYFI leader’s car afire

Unidentified miscreants on Friday allegedly set afire a car parked on the compound of a house at Korangad near Thamarassery. The car belonged to K.P.

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CM to open care home in city tomorrow

Helping Hands Charitable Trust is opening a care home near the Kozhikode Medical College Stadium for cancer, kidney and leukemia patients from financi

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Architecture a rare discipline that combines science and art: Raj Rewal

Several architects and conservationists deliberate on legacy, hold discussion on issues that face contemporary heritage

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Ola expands UK operation to three new cities

Taxi hailing app Ola on Friday said it has expanded its service footprint in the UK to three more cities — Liverpool, Reading, and Birmingham.“We are

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Indian Premier League 2019: Battle of spinners looms at Kotla

As BCCI curator withdraws, it will be interesting to see what kind of track Delhi Capitals opts for in the remainder of the home matches.

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Sivakasi, now a ghost town, waits for a verdict on green firecrackers

The push for green crackers is a win for public health. But lakhs of workers in Sivakasi are out of a job

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IPL 12: Controversy-hit KXIP look for home advantage against MI

The two rival sides boast of some star players in their line-up and each team will hope to its best when it matters.

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‘Speed breakers sought on Annai Sathya Nagar Main Road’

Residents say accidents occur frequently on this stretch

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‘Gone Kesh’ review: a warm-hearted film that tackles alopecia

‘Gone Kesh’ is a fresh film that tackles alopecia but feels too long at feature-length

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LED street lights to come up on median of Manapakkam bridge

The lamps found along the facility don’t illuminate it sufficiently, say road users

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PM Modi’s Meerut rally saw heavy messaging on Pakistan; but does it help?

The big picture emerging out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first mega rally at Meerut on Thursday was that hyper-nationalism and Pakistan will dominate his speeches this election season. By taunting the opposition for earning...

Astaguru’s modern Indian art sale

Astaguru’s Modern Indian art auction seemed like a spring sale with a winning value of Rs 50 crores-it certainly speaks of a regressive market slowly climbing back. Held online on 27th-28th of March, 2019 ,the...

China is miscalculating its interests by siding with Pakistani terror groups

The Donald Trump administration has done well to ask China to explain why it has been blocking resolution after resolution at the United Nations to designate Masood Azhar, the head of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), as...

Umpires should keep their eyes open, IPL is not club cricket, says Virat Kohli

Both Kohli and Rohit criticised the umpiring standard during the match which was won by Mumbai Indians by six runs.

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Venezuela’s Maduro announces ban on rival holding public office

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, bolstered by a Russian military deployment infuriating the U.S., on Thursday announced a ban on Washing

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A busy State Highway is getting wider

Work is under way on sections of Porur-Kundrathur Main Road

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At Virugambakkam market, brace yourself for an olfactory attack

Traders at this facility in Virugambakkam complain of irregular garbage clearance

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Now, Asterix comics available in Hindi

After five years of painstaking translations, the Hindi translation of the first four albums of the ‘Asterix’ series was released

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Former Congress leader Ranjitsinh Naik-Nimbalkar is BJP candidate for Madha

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the name of former Congressman Ranjitsinh Naik-Nimbalkar for the prestigious Madha Lok Sabha con

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Terror funding case: ED attaches Shabir Shah-linked property

The Kashmiri separatist leader admitted that he did not have any source of income and he failed to explain any legitimate source of money for his expenses.

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Court summons Special Cell DCP on Kanhaiya case

The court has been deferring taking cognisance of the chargesheet against the accused since the probe report was filed without sanction in January this year.

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Present method of counting VVPAT slips most suitable, EC tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission on Friday told the Supreme Court that the present method of counting the VVPAT slips was the most suitable. The poll panel ju

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Up your act, Netflix

I had no clue that a show called ODAAT even existed until it was canned

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Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department gets a new lease of life

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy tells us how Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department is coming out of the shadows

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Three lensmen join hands for an exhibition to showcase their magic with the camera

‘Whisper in Silence’ at Suryakanti Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram displays selected works by Balan Madhavan, Hariharan Subrahmanian and Suresh Elamon

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HC notice to ECI on PIL seeking stay on Narendra Modi’s biopic

The plea questioned the time of the film’s release and said if it was released as scheduled, it was likely to earn much electoral mileage for Mr. Modi.

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Food flings

Would you prefer to satisfy your croissant craving at L’Opera or polishing off pastries at Wenger’s? Two Delhi-ites batte it out

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In Odisha, Modi pitches for a decisive mandate

Prime Minister questions the intention of the Opposition on issue concerning country’s national security.

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Nawaz Sharif advised ‘complete rest’ by doctors

According to sources, Sharif might not meet PML-N leaders owing to his health condition.

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Bollywood’s Modi makeover

With elections round the corner, the Hindi film industry has willingly become a well primed propaganda machine

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Of energy and emotions

Ace choreographer Ashley Lobo brings his dance creation Agni to our city

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Back to the Orient

Thaicrate has expanded its menu to include Chinese food

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When will Netflix titles make it to Cannes?

The columnist wonders whether a series of high-profile lunch and dinner meetings will help Netflix (and other streaming platform) titles qualify for participation at Cannes

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SC issues notice to Centre, EC on contempt plea for alleged violation of its order

The SC had directed all candidates to declare their criminal antecedents to the poll panel before contesting elections.

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A brighter picture

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy tells us how Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department is coming out of the shadows

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Solitude was my constant companion: Himmat Shah

Master sculptor Himmat Shah looks back at his sterling career

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Analysis: When is a Brexit vote not a Brexit vote?

Britain’s parliament will hold a special sitting on Friday to discuss and vote on Brexit, potentially unlocking a delay to May 22 to the country’s ex

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Taliban attacks target police, killing 17: Afghan officials

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for all three attacks.

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India conveys concerns to Pakistan over presence of Khalistani separatists on Kartarpur panel

The next round of talks were initially scheduled to be held on April 2 at Wagah border.

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V.N. Bhatkhande: A seeker who helped in bridging Hindustani and Carnatic music

V.N. Bhatkhande’s extensive travels helped bridge North and South

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In tune with the guru

A tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar, Raagaarti saw a melodious melange of performances

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In rooms of their own

In “The Yellow Room” series of seasoned artist Maite Delteil, we find women with contemplative appearance

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`Kapi, chai, ya panna?’, Air India gets a desi flavor: A feast fit for a hard-up Maharaja 😜

As anatomically anomalous as it might sound, an army is said to march on its stomach. Stretching that alimentary analogy further, can an airline be made to fly on the aeronautical equivalent of that organ?...

The need and lack of healthcare information in India

In my previous post I had mentioned about the importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in healthcare specially for countries like India where the population is large and availability of skilled medical professionals is...

Top four creative branding strategies for your business

Rule 1: Branding has to be unique. Any unique branding plan sells. Whether it is personal branding or corporate, you cannot convince the audiences if you don’t tell the complete story behind your brand. The...

To my liberal friends asking scientists to claim glory for making a war machine

Dear Sirs and Madams, It has been a great pleasure for me to watch you in action over the last five years, but I can clearly see that your best is just around the corner!...

Rajat Gupta is back!

Whoa, the star of the Indian global elite, all of whom can traverse seamlessly between Indian and western cultures, is back. Handsome as ever, but for an extra jowl or two, in India to promote...

Is the “two minutes hate” over? In Muzaffarnagar’s election season, there are growing signs of Jats and Muslims sharing space

Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh was one of the bellwether seats in 2014 that impacted the trend of Lok Sabha elections. As the epicentre of Hindu-Muslim riots in September 2013, Muzaffarnagar subsequently fed into a...

Jobs for the girls: Rahul Gandhi’s pre-poll pledge to reserve 33% jobs for women could get an unexpected response 😜

From up above, Durga and Laxmi look down upon the election fray as India heads towards Polls 2019. Durga: What do you think of Rahul Baba’s promise to reserve 33% of all jobs in the...

Mid air turbulence: Change in Jet Airways ownership a test case for the extended insolvency framework

The transfer of control in Jet Airways from the airline’s promoter Naresh Goyal to a consortium of lenders led by State Bank of India marks an inflection point in Indian business. The development needs to...

‘The most important thing was trust between the leaderships of Kathmandu and New Delhi … I think we lack this today’

With Indian foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale visiting Nepal, ties between New Delhi and Kathmandu appear to be on the mend after the 2015 blockade. Former foreign minister of Nepal and doyen of Nepali diplomacy Ramesh...

For real Shakti: A-Sat and Star Wars are all fine, but India must unfetter innovation on the ground

India’s successful testing of an anti-satellite missile to destroy a satellite flying in low-earth orbit has catapulted it into an elite club – comprising only US, Russia and China previously. The anti-satellite or A-Sat capability...

Keys to changing your karma

By Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi Karma is how God gives us the lessons we need to evolve spiritually. Paramhansa Yogananda describes karma as a mechanism created by God for our “education and entertainment”. Yet, rarely...

Laughter, the magic wand

After a herculean month of the final examination, my nine-year-old son walked up to me quizzing, “Maa ab aur padhaai to nahi karni?”, my response was as quick as a wink, “Abeer thode din padhaai...

Is your child fearful of the future?

During my interactions with students across middle and senior school have yielded a disturbing reality. That unlike when we were young, unworried, unhurried, kids nowadays are a stressed lot. They seem to carry the weight...

Draped in dilemma

I was in the mood to splurge on a summer wardrobe. So off I went boutique browsing. It was in one of these trendy boutiques that I first saw the drape. I thought maybe they...

The Great Art of Shopping …

I don’t know how many of you will agree with me but the experiences of buying vegetables from the local market at some time in our lives went a long way in the development of our career...

Data is king!

World is changing fast. Yesterday, data used to be stored in brains of people in form of memories. People used to share this data through verbal communication with others. When recording devices were invented then...

How to serve, support and help everyone around you selflessly?

When it comes to serving, supporting and helping people selflessly, we really need to understand what our ‘self’ is in the first place. The word ‘I’ is used by us every single day but most...

Embracing teaching

In her new book titled Holy Envy, Barbara Brown Taylor explains why she made a switch from rectorship to becoming professor of religion

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Tales from the margins

A unique storyteller, Akhilesh has emerged as a master stylist in the field of Hindi fiction

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Anjana Krishnakumar on working with Mammootty, director Ram and more

Peranbu co-director Anjana Krishnakumar on her journey from spirituality to making films

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Minstrel mystique

Parvathy Baul enthralled the audience with devotional poetry at the just-concluded Gurgaon Utsav

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Congress fields Urmila Matondkar from Mumbai North, Meira Kumar from Bihar's Sasaram

The party released a list of another 12 candidates for the general elections.

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Mahagathbandhan releases candidates’ list for 38 seats in Bihar

Misa Bharti, eldest daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad to contest from Patliputra

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Projecting the dark side

“Chandala, Impure” portrays how caste creates a wedge between two families, while “Andha Yug” focuses on Ashwatthama’s rage against the Pandavas

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Not just a spectacle

Mohammad Ali Baig on making heritage theatre a throbbing art form in the country

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Solicitor General raises airport incident involving Mamata's nephew in Supreme Court

He said he wanted to bring this incident to the notice of the highest court in the country to show how rule of law is completely broken in the State of West Bengal.

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Feast for the senses

The Shriram Shankarlal Festival saw some exquisite performances from the stalwarts of Indian classical music

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1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC grants two more months to SIT to complete its probe

The Supreme Court on Friday granted two more months to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to complete its probe into 186 cases of the 1984 anti-Sik

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‘The Fate of Butterflies’ by Nayantara Sahgal: A pin through the chest

A timely novel that is unabashedly outspoken about its politics

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Kochi’s Grand Hotel is the perfect spot for a serving of legacy

Head to Kochi’s Grand Hotel to meet old friends, sip on chilled drinks or bite into crunchy pappadums

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B Fifty Two primed to take feature event

Trainer Imtiaz Sait’s ward B Fifty Two, who is finely tuned, should score over his rivals in the Hyderabad Race Club Trophy, the main event of Friday’

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Evan Ratliff’s new book, ‘The Mastermind’, explores the dark side of the Internet

The journalist and tech writer finds out how criminal mastermind Paul Le Roux used the Internet to broker everything from drugs to arms deals

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Parley | Is Modi the best communicator of them all?

A comparison of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy with some of his predecessors

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Janhvi Kapoor to star opposite Rajkummar Rao in ‘Rooh-Afza’

The ‘Dhadak’ actor will be seen playing two characters who are “poles apart”, Roohi and Afsana.

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Ponzi scam: Supreme Court seeks response from telecom providers on CBI’s plea

The probe agency had asked for crucial call data records from Bharti Airtel and Vodafone

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Egyptian pro-democracy activist free after 5 years in prison

Abdel-Fattah’s sisters, Mona and Sanaa Seif, posted on Facebook that “Alaa is out,” along with a video of him at home, playing with a dog. His lawyer, Khaled Ali, confirmed the release by posting- “Thanks God, Alaa Abdel-Fattah at home.”

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‘Junglee’ review: Compelling cause but middling cinema

Chuck Russell's Bollywood debut is good news for animal lovers.

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Bilkis Bano case: SC asks Gujarat govt to complete disciplinary action against erring officials

A Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi to hear Bilkis Bano’s plea seeking enhanced compensation on April 23

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2016 sedition case: Court pulls up Delhi Police over non-appearance of DCP

A Delhi court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Police over non-appearance of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), who was asked to file report in the

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Rare Sumatran tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo

Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs ventured into public view for the first time Friday in what Sydney zookeepers called a “wonderful success” for the fut

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Criminal case to be filed in Bangladesh fire that killed 25

Mostak Ahmed, a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told on Friday that the death toll rose to 25 with all but one identified.

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Supreme Court upholds life term for ‘Saravana Bhavan’ owner Rajagopal in murder case

The owner of popular chain of restaurants was convicted for the murder of an employee whose wife he wanted to marry.

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General Election 2019 live | Govt has taken measures to set up ‘chowkidar’ in space: Modi

The day's election-related developments at a glance.

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States apologists for terrorists will continue to provide alibis to justify their actions: India

Describing terrorism as a scourge that is tearing at the fabric of societies across the globe, Mr. Akbaruddin said it is a menace that is not quarantined to any region.

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UK lawmakers poised for pivotal vote on May’s Brexit deal

Ms. May admits her agreement, reached last November during more than 18 months of negotiations, is a compromise but insists it is the best available.

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Navy hands over houses to flood-hit families in Kerala

Foundation laid for bridge connecting Cheriya Kadamakudi with Pizhala Islands

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Lok Sabha polls: Eight nominations on Day One

Four of the candidates are women

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It is political violence vs development in Kasaragod constituency

Rajmohan Unnithan of Cong. looks to rewrite history in Red bastion

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Facing protests, Trump backs off Special Olympics cuts

Speaking to reporters on Thursday as he left the White House for a rally in Michigan, Mr. Trump said he had authorised funding for the organisation.

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Green lessons from model polling booth

It is a miniature version of what is envisaged as a model polling station that strictly adheres to the green protocol being observed for the upcoming

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‘Left confident of a good show,’ says Kanam Rajendran

‘Rahul in Wayanad will thwart Opposition bid to unseat NDA’

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Did political compulsions swing it their way?

LDF is fielding six and UDF three of their sitting MLAs in the upcoming Parliament elections

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Sensex rises over 200 points; Nifty tops 11,600 mark in early trade

The 30-share index pared some ground and was trading 82.05 points, or 0.21 per cent, up at 38,627.77. It had rallied 412.84 points to 38,545.72 in the previous session.

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Rupee rises 15 paise to 69.15 against US dollar in early trade

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the domestic unit opened strong at 69.20 then gained further momentum and was trading at 69.15, higher by 15 paise over its previous close.

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Eight killed as bus rams truck in U.P.’s Greater Noida

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs police and administration chiefs to expedite assistance to the victims.

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Venezuelan government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years

“We’re going to continue in the streets,” Mr. Guaido said soon after Mr. Amoroso’s statements on state television. He dismissed the comptroller’s announcement as irrelevant because, in his view, Maduro’s government is illegitimate.

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Australian man loses bullying-by-breaking wind court case

The Victoria state Court of Appeal on Friday upheld a Supreme Court judge’s ruling that even if engineer David Hingst’s allegations were true, flatulence did not necessarily constitute bullying.

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‘I am not an outsider:’ Thirunavukarasar

Congress candidate Su. Thirunavukarasar on Thursday said he had been nominated by his party for Tiruchi Parliamentary constituency as he was familiar

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Model of Srirangam temple gopuram at airport

A model of the famous Rajagopuram of Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple has been installed at Tiruchi international airport terminal.The miniature size

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3,000 police personnel to be deployed for Chithirai festival

400 CCTVs to be installed in and around Meenakshi Temple

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Waiting for the light

Chitlapakkam residents are in a self-imposed curfew after dusk, thanks to poor illumination on its streets

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Gold prices gain ₹35 to ₹33,095 per 10 gram

Silver, however, dropped ₹270 to ₹38,850 per kg amid lower demand from industrial units and coin makers.

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The sunbathing commuters

Oh no, this is not a vacation! They are sweating it out, waiting for buses at the temporary stop near the Vijayanagar Junction

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Bringing local back

From a vibrant green soup made with desi tomatoes to a green tamarind chutney for kebabs, home-grown seasonal produce is now enjoying its moment in the sun

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So where was Annamayya born?

And how did he gain such all-round knowledge? There are questions, which beg answers

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Tamarind tales

If you ever have to harvest your own tamarind, here’s how you do it

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Culture mood prevails at Kapali temple

The Vidayatri utsavam, a part of the Panguni festival at Mylapore Kapaliswarar temple, Chennai, was steeped in devotion

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Haribabu explained how to notate rhythm

Mridangam vidwan B.P. Haribabu says symbols are a better way of to document rhythmic structures

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China slams U.S. for circulating draft on banning Mazood Azhar in the UN Security Council

China on Thursday slammed the United States for circulating a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council designating Masood Azhar, head

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Raga — eludes definition

Is it the creative usage of notes or presentation of the scales with appropriate sancharas?

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Three characters and a beautiful padam

Kavita depicted Siva, Nandi and Nandanar with sensitivity

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Make change your ‘normal’

It is necessary for the enhancement of well-being

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Vintage pieces presented freshness

Akshaya Arunkumar, who performed under the auspices of Natyarangam, Narada Gana Sabha Trust, presented vintage pieces choreographed, performed and tau

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Wood-fired goodness

Watch your pizza take shape from scratch at Bon Pizza in the city

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Music, her life

B Vasantha, who has regaled the Malayalam music industry with her sonorous voice, has never been given her due in Kerala

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey: India looks to test attacking prowess against Poland

India and Korea have already secured their place in the finals which is to be held on Saturday.

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Over 20,000 people took part in this centuries-old massive fishing festival in Madurai

Fishing lines, bamboo baskets, saris, and even towels were used to catch fish at the centuries-old fishing festival at Kallandhiri, near Madurai, that drew thousands of people from far and wide last week

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Valedictory event of DKP’s centenary celebration

‘DKP 100’ held recently in Chennai brought together the legendary vocalist’s admirers

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Charming stage presence

From being part of Kalakshetra productions, Janet James turns into a soloist

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Indian Premier League: Want to hold on to my form, says Nitish Rana

“So this time around, I want to work on this. I want to continue the kind of form I have started in till the end of the tournament.”

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Saina seems more determined playing against me and Sindhu, says Ratchanok

Ratchanok, a two-time champion at the India Open, has a dismal head-to-head record of 5-11 against Saina Nehwal.

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The different shades of Ananda

Ananda Shankar Jayant says her passion for dance has helped her take on the odds in life without missing a beat

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My government has shown courage for surgical strike in all spheres, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the BJP’s campaign in western Uttar Pradesh, saying his government had shown the courage to conduct

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IPL 12: ‘Mankading’-hit Rajasthan looks to return to winning ways against Hyderabad

The incident raked up a storm but Rajasthan will have to get over the episode to ensure that their campaign remains on track.

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Chira, from Chirala to Delhi

Ikat saris in natural dyes, with colours that surprise and lines that stand out

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Manchester United appoints Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager

United have won 10 of their 13 Premier League games under Solskjaer and reached the Champions League quarterfinals.

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Federer reaches Miami quarters; George scores 31 against former team

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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In the service of Kathakali

Milena Salvini, who broadened the horizons of Kathakali by promoting it in the West, received the Padma Shri for her contribution to the classical art form

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The monk who gave up his Porsche

Meet Om Swami, who at the age of 31 gave up a successful business in healthcare to follow an unusual path

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In Tamil Nadu, Karur constituency has most number of contestants

As many as 43 candidates, including AIADMK’s M. Thambi Durai and Congress’ Jothimani are in the fray in Karur Parliamentary constituency, the highest

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Complaint against Goa CM, BJP alleging usage of late Parrikar’s memory for political mileage

Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer seeks report on the complaint that alleges a violation of the Model Code of Conduct

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Supreme Court must act swiftly on Election Commission’s affidavit warning against electoral bonds

The Election Commission’s affidavit to Supreme Court going against Union government’s contentions on electoral bonds is the right step, albeit belated. The government had claimed that these bonds were “a big step towards electoral reform”,...

A-Sat missile testing puts India in the Star Wars club

While India has a long way to go before it can claim to be a superpower, it is a success for the country to have joined the elite club of the three most powerful nations...

The Afghan Game: India must support the Afghan government and coordinate with countries like Iran

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan suggesting that Kabul should set up an interim government. Imran apparently told Pakistani journalists that the current Afghan government...

Supreme Court refuses to stay release of 'Ram Ki Janmabhoomi'

The release of a movie on Ram Mandir will not affect the Ayodhya mediation process in Faizabad, a non-plussed Supreme Court said on Thursday. “Do you

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The story of circles

The circles and squares of Bangalore added to its elegance and grandeur

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A DJ-Turned-Nanny

While the initial few episodes have a storyline that kind of links the scenes and emotions together, the series shifts its direction from the fourth episode

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‘Sex and the City’ novel follow-up is in the pipeline

Paramount Television has landed the rights to the follow-up novel to ‘Sex and the City’

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No Indian prime minister has stooped this low, Deve Gowda on I-T raids

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “misusing” his office, former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Thursday strongly condemned

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Music to experience the divine

In the compositions of Dikshitar one notices his cerebral attention to raga, bhava, and his lyrical genius

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Kannada's parallel cinema loses its star

L.V. Sharada who became synonymous with the roles of Kathyayini and Phaniyamma is no more

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Comfort zone, but a no brainer

Sunil Kumar Desai’s Udgarsha is a film full of crime and sleaze, a theme that excites the auteur. But it hardly gets anywhere

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13 killed in military helicopter crash in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s new president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tweeted that he had ordered an investigation into the crash.

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Bypolls for three TN Assembly constituencies will be held within ‘reasonable period’, EC assures SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the by-elections to the vacant Arav

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‘Airaa’ review: Silly ending ruins a well-shot ghost tale

Despite Nayanthara’s good performance, Airaa botches up the crucial climax

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Ombudsman DK Jain to double up as BCCI’s Ethics Officer: COA

The BCCI’s newly-appointed ombudsman, Justice (Retd) D.K. Jain, will also be its ad-hoc Ethics Officer, the Committee of Administrators (COA) running

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Activist and Economist Jean Dreze, two others detained in Jharkhand

They were held for organising a meeting without permission from district authorities

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Musical for a cause

Kiara Heartsong presents a musical, the proceeds of which will go towards needy cancer patients

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‘The Matrix’ wanted Sandra Bullock as Neo before Keanu Reeves took the role

The Matrix producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has revealed that before Keanu Reeves was chosen to play Neo, he initially wanted Sandra Bullock for the r

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‘Change is inevitable’

Parimala Jaggesh says with a little bit of planning the traffic problem can be solved

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Malta armed forces seize tanker hijacked by rescued migrants

Authorities in Malta and Italy said the migrants had hijacked the cargo ship on Wednesday after it rescued them in the Mediterranean Sea and forced the crew to put the Libya-bound vessel on a course north toward Europe.

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Witnessing Pulicat’s bird murmuration

Chennai birder Munish Palaniappan can’t stop raving about the murmuration of starlings he recently saw at Pulicat

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Bihar mahagathbandhan struggles in allocating constituencies among allies

The mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar has hit a roadblock over allocation of constituencies among alliance partners. On March 22, the mahagat

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No more sale of lemon, syrup-based juices at Central Railway stations

The ban, which came into effect on Wednesday, does not include fresh juices made by crushing fruits

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John Abraham’s next is a biker flick

John Abraham to star and co-produce a biker flick directed by Rensil D’Silva

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SC to hear pleas on 10% economic quota on April 8

The petitioners have claimed that economic reservation violates earlier Supreme Court judgments.

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Leaving AI to kids: One more of Great Indian Strategic Blunders

As I like to stay updated about the latest advancements in science, I often shift from watching Nag-Nagin movies to equally informative documentaries about alien visitation. As I see “UFO experts” and “ancient alien theorists”...

Space – The Last Frontier. Mission Shakti.

For hundreds of years, human beings have wondered about what is going on in space. Astronomers have searched for new celestial bodies and tried to understand what created the universe. Astrologers have looked at space...

Apna time nahin aya: Election season needs the electrician, mali, plumber, etc not only the watchman 😜

The maintenance staff of our cooperative housing society is up in arms – and screwdrivers, pliers, spades. They’ve been holding gate meetings and threatening a mass ‘tools down’. True, our complex sprawls across one of...

Purity of mind, intellect and soul

By Arup Mitra Pure mind, intellect and soul tend to converge, said Ramakrishna. Pure mind entertains pure thoughts and the rest is overlooked but not suppressed because suppression raises the probability of reappearance. It encourages...

Patriot games at election time: Why 2019 could be India’s most polarised polls

Campaign 2019 is in full swing and politicians are hurling accusations at each other. Elections in India have always been bruisingly rough combat but this election shows an altogether new trend. This time ruling party...

Age matters: In fairness to young voters, political parties really need to field younger candidates

BJP’s move to phase out octogenarian leaders from electoral politics has created some unease within it. But actually all of India’s political parties should be moving in a similar direction. It’s strange but true that...

Can India afford a coalition? Yes, if it is made up of likeminded parties with a clear leader and a shared vision

Golda Meir said, “To be or not to be is not a question of compromise. Either you be or don’t be.” So, can India’s growth story afford a coalition? The parties forming the mahagathbandhan certainly...

Add teeth: Operational requirements must be considered to make CRPF more effective

The challenging conditions in which the Central Reserve Police Force operates were brought home by the deadly suicide terror attack in Pulwama last month where 40 jawans were killed. In fact, CRPF has nearly 80%...

Infrastructure financing gaps in India – need for focused resource mobilization

Infrastructure – or literally – in the words of our politicians – Bijli, paani, sadak. For years, we, as voters, have heard promises from our administrators of better infrastructure – fewer potholes, fewer electricity outages,...

Six things to remember while receiving feedback

In my earlier article six things to remember while writing feedback, I had shared six tips to the feedback giver. It is performance appraisal time and most of you will be on the receiving your...

Some days are nice too

Anybody who reads my FB page knows that I happen to think of myself as this crusader of women getting equal opportunities. But there are some days when the world decides to show you that...

The 1897 Texas airship invasion

Demonstrating that history can undoubtedly be a heckuva parcel more interesting than sci-fi, the present portion returns to a wacky rush of “Secret Airship” reports that overwhelmed Texas papers in 1897. Some time before the...

Newhouse collection at Christies NY

This May, Christie’s will present 11 extraordinary works from the esteemed Collection of S.I. Newhouse. The selection will be sold across Christie’s New York Evening Sales of Impressionist and Modern Art on May 13, and...

No ‘Modi wave’; non-BJP, non-Congress front likely to form govt: Owaisi

Claiming there is no ‘Modi wave’ in this Lok Sabha polls like in 2014, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on

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Pakistan minister brands US envoy ‘little pygmy’ in Twitter row

The furore underscores the delicate balance of regional tensions as the US steps up a push to find a way out of Afghanistan, more than 17 years after the invasion.

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MCC changes stance on Ashwin’s ‘Mankading’ of Buttler, says act “not in spirit of game”

The MCC had earlier backed Ashwin’s right to run out Buttler at the non-striker’s end without a warning on his bowling stride. But has changed its position within a day of its original statement.

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Pulwama attack: Pakistan says no terror camps exist in 22 locations shared by India

Pakistan also claims there are no links to nail the 54 people detained in connection with the Pulwama terror attack

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General Elections 2019 live | BJD fields 4 Rajya Sabha MPs in Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

The day's election-related developments at a glance.

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‘I like to make viewers laugh’: Biju Menon

Biju Menon has an interesting spectrum of roles coming up this year

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Rahul Gandhi leaves parody song writer in a fix

Confusion about Congress candidate in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency

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Boeing rolls out software fix for 737 Max aircraft after two deadly crashes

The move comes amidst pressure from crash victims’ families and regulators around the world to ensure passengers safety.

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Someone’s there! Who?

You could be indefinite and use them when you are uncertain or vague about what you are referring to.

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Something’s different

Pritam’s birthday was coming up and she knew she wanted a train. But Amma had a trick up her sleeve.

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Marching to freedom

India had been under the British rule for far too long, and Gandhiji decided that it was time to break free. Thus began a non-violent march towards independence...

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Taiwan’s Tsai confirms request to buy new US fighters, tanks

Tsai’s unofficial Hawaii visit comes at the end of a trip to three of Taiwan’s Pacific Island allies.

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Countering China, U.S. draft resolution at UNSC to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar

China earlier this month put on hold a request to put Masood Azhar, leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) on the UN sanctions list

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Rupee falls 10 paise to 68.98 against $ in early trade

At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened lower at 69.04 and weakened further to 69.06. However, it recovered partially to quote 10 paise down at 68.98 against the dollar at 0924 hrs.

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Thai anti-military parties say they have seats to form govt

Under the new rules, an unelected 250-member Senate appointed by the junta will join the 500 elected members of the lower house in a vote for prime minister, meaning a party without Senate support would have to get the support of 376 house members to ensure its choice becomes premier.

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U.K. Parliament indicative vote on Brexit options yields little clarity

Theresa May confirms that she will not remain the British PM to oversee the next stage of Brexit negotiations

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Ukrainian presidential election, Venezuela power outage, and other news in pictures

9. 30 amUkrainian presidential electionPeople attend a re-election campaign rally with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Ukr

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UN peacekeeping force on the Golan Heights has “a vital role to play in preserving stability between Israel and Syria”

Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed the strategic plateau in 1981.

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I-T officials carry out raids at Karnataka ministers' residence

The raids came hours after Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy publicly claimed "vindictive I-T raids" against JD(S) and Congress were in the offing

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Three militants gunned down in J&K’s Shopian

Security forces launch an anti-militancy operation in Yarwan forest area

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I-T Dept raids at residences of PWD contractors in Hassan

Income Tax officials began search operations at residences belonged to three contractors, said to be close associates of PWD minister H.D. Revanna, on

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Belagavi Cong. leaders bury the hatchet

Satish Jarkiholi, Lakshmi Hebbalkar discuss poll strategies

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Trade licence renewal drive conducted

A special drive to renew trade licences was conducted by the Mysuru City Corporation on Wednesday. It was held under the auspices of the Mysuru Hotel

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Seven candidates remain in fray in Hassan Lok Sabha constituency

Seven candidates have remained in the race for Hassan Lok Sabha constituency after the scrutiny of papers conducted in Hassan on Wednesday. According

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Election expenses observer takes charge

The Election Commission’s observer for monitoring election expenditure took charge at the Collectorate here on Wednesday.Pramod Kumar, Joint Commissio

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Only 4 persons can accompany candidate for filing papers

Only four persons would be allowed to allowed to accompany the candidate when he or she enters the office of the returning officer for filing nominati

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Kochi Biennale concludes today

Biennale foundation board to discuss Komu’s resignation

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Mullappally flays PM’s claim

Modi’s announcement on anti-satellite missile system

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U.S. takes note of India’s anti-missile test, expresses concern over space debris

The U.S. has said it has taken note of India’s anti-satellite missile test, but expressed concern over the issue of space debris. India shot down one

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Trump says Google is committed to US not Chinese military

Mr. Trump tweeted that in a meeting Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai “stated strongly that he is totally committed to the U.S. Military, not the Chinese Military.”

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My Valentine

An uncanny rawness, revolves my canine When she tries to bite you, it is just benign She is as harmless as a new born divine She wraps around my leg like an inter-twine When someone...

Power of powerful

1. Our National motto categorically asserts: Truthfulness alone triumphs, and never untruthfulness. Following truth, we remain on the critical path to mankind’s highest goal of Perfection – Mundaka Upanishad. Our Constitution says “India that is...

Model polling booth set up at new bus stand

To enable voters to have a feel of actual booth

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Rise in sunburn cases

Alert issued along with guidelines to follow

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'Avengers Endgame' is the longest MCU film yet

It was recently revealed that the new Marvel film, 'Avengers: Endgame' will be the longest film in the MCU. According to AMC the movie clocks in at

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Boko Haram attack in eastern Niger leaves a dozen dead

Ten people were killed along with two suicide bombers in a coordinated attack late on march 26 by Boko Haram jihadists on a town in eastern Niger, th

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Astounding Bay shines

Astounding Bay shone when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (March 27) morning. Inner sand:600m: Don’t Mess With Me (Shubham), Sedgefield/Sw

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Meet Pakistan's Tyrion Lannister

Pakistani waiter Rozi Khan had never heard of the Game of Thrones -- or its hugely popular character Tyrion Lannister -- until his striking resemblanc

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The stakes in water

Coalition for water security brings together NGOs, scholars, and concerned individuals

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Artificial intelligence pioneers win ‘Tech Nobel’

Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton and Yann LeCun tapped into their own brainpower to make it possible for machines to learn like humans.

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Gold prices fall for second day, down ₹110

Bullion traders said muted demand in the domestic market led to the fall in prices of the yellow metal.

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Sensex slips 100 points; Nifty closes below 11,450

During the day, the benchmark indices witnessed heavy volatility amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation.

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A run just for fun in Coimbatore

The humans of Coimbatore Runners organised a friendly run so that runners from across the city could say hello to each other

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The Hindu Explains: What is significant about Mission Shakti?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the DRDO-developed anti-satellite system A-SAT successfully destroyed a live satellite in the

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‘Keeping making art without fear,’says Ram Rahman

As part of a series of lectures, veteran Ram Rahman dissects contemporary artists’ response to the political atmosphere

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A question of survival

The hump-backed mahseer, found in the waters of the Cauvery, has been added to the Red List as Critically Endangered

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Honk! goes the little yellow library

The Reading Project drives around town with 3,000 publications. They also have a cafe-library with 30,000 books to boot

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Donald Trump calls for ‘Space Force’

On the surface, this looks like a terrible moment for the world’s major military powers to negotiate a deal on preventing an arms race in space.Last m

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BJP MP Anshul Verma quits party, submits resignation to watchman

Annoyed over being denied ticket in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, BJP MP from Hardoi seat in Uttar Pradesh Anshul Verma on Wednesday quit the party an

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IPL ‘Mankading’ row: Ashwin didn’t cheat, so why all the brouhaha?

It’s been tagged as the first big controversy to hit IPL 2019, the biggest talking point of the tournament this year so far. It’s an incident that has divided the cricket world. And yet at...

You want to be a chowkidar? Really?

To understand politics, one needs to occasionally refer to etymology. Today’s sudden nationwide obsession with chowkidars begs the question is: Who is a chowkidar? The OED, the world’s most respected authority on language, describes a...

A significant alternative view on the history of Hinduism

I’m taking a short break from political and economic matters to discuss Hinduism. I don’t have any religion but have considerable interest in the history of religions. Sanjay Sonawani, a Marathi writer has proposed a...

Djokovic upset at Miami Open; Quagliarella scores twice in Italy's 6-0 win

Horror is purely visual, says Sarjun KM on ‘Airaa’

Filmmaker Sarjun KM on Airaa and how he was influenced by Selvaraghavan’s films in his growing-up years

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At the Dooars, scenic views are just short of heaven

Fed by a multitude of frothing, ice-cold rivers, the alluvial floodplain of North Bengal that clusters around the Himalayan foothills is a treasure trove of wildlife, tea and mindfulness, says Deepa Alexander

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Vijay Mallya dues: Banks recover ₹1,008 crore by disposing of UB shares

A PLMA special court on Tuesday allowed the sale of shares pledged with Yes Bank, said the Enforcement Directorate

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Growing number of Indians are taking holiday loans to satisfy their wanderlust

Young Indian travellers are increasingly vacationing around the globe with a little help from financial institutions

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Rakesh Asthana bribery case: CBI seeks more time from Delhi HC to complete investigation

The CBI on Wednesday sought more time from the Delhi High Court to complete investigation in a bribery case involving the agency’s then special direc

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BJP leader Muralidhar Rao, 8 others booked for forgery, cheating

An FIR was filed against BJP national general secretary P. Muralidhar Rao and eight others for allegedly cheating a man here of ₹2.17 crore by promis

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Filmmaker Shruthi Namboodiri’s Itharam is on gender binaries in Kathakali

Shruthi Namboodiri’s Itharam explores gender identities in a male-dominated art form like Kathakali

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On a journey to document the ancient dance forms of India

Jothi Viknesh, Anusha Viresh and Manohar Marappa are travelling across the country to preserve a rich history and also eyeing a Guinness World Record

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After anti-satellite missile testing, India assures international community

Assuring the international community, India said that it did not violate any international treaty or understanding with the anti-satellite missile tes

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End Of An Era: Advani and co must move on

In a bold move, BJP has retired several of its aged warhorses, none of whom were ready to publicly announce their retirement from electoral politics. Those who have been replaced include former BJP presidents LK...

Pakistan PM Imran Khan is perpetuating denial about terrorism

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan says he fears another offensive strike against his country because of the “war hysteria” prevalent in India. He has blamed the BJP government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for...

This Visakhapatnam-based store is a go-to place for all types of uniforms

Hirawats, a clothing store that started in 1954 is one of the first ready-made clothing shop in the city

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Mission Shakti: Opposition lauds DRDO, ISRO, hits out at PM Modi

Opposition describes the announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an attempt to hog the limelight.

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All keyed in

Here is a man who has a passion to collect key chains

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Kona Venkat Rao: “After Baahubali, all eyes have turned to South Indian films”

Producer Kona Venkat Rao on scriptwriting workshops, future projects and his love for Visakhapatnam

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CSJP urges voters to reject 'pseudo-nationalism'

Goa Church-affiliated Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) has urged the electorate to reject the terror of 'pseudo-nationalism' and to take on

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A walk through New Mexico’s art galleries

The galleries take you on a journey through the history and culture of the continent’s early settlers

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Bengaluru artistes go places

On World Theatre Day, we profile Bengaluru-based artistes whose works have been recognised across the country and abroad

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This village is known for its Instagrammable sunflower fields

Located in Tamil Nadu, Sundarapandiapuram, shot to fame in the film Roja

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Spring makeover

It's that time of the year when the trees are celebrating. Look around and see the wonders of nature and the colours of the season

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Google Maps now shows speed cameras in India

Around the globe, Google Maps has been providing information on speed limits on roads and the locations of speed cameras. Now, the mapping service has

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I am a fast driver, says veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan on how driving lends him the freedom to plan his day

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Suriya’s ‘NGK’ to release on May 31

Suriya’s forthcoming NGK with Selvaraghavan has finally got a release date. The film is all set to hit screens on May 31, 2019, announced SR Prabhu on

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Here is how AR Rahman is linked to ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Avengers: Endgame is arguably the most anticipated Hollywood release this year. Ahead of its release, an interesting news has cropped up on the Inter

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Sudin Dhavlikar dropped: Biggest dacoity by ‘chowkidars’ on MGP at night, says the Dy. CM

Deputy Chief Minister and senior leader of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) Sudin Dhavalikar, who was also Minister for Public Works, was dropped

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Lokpal members take oath of office

All eight newly-appointed members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on Wednesday took oath of office. They were administered the oath by Lokpal cha

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EC notice to Railways, Civil Aviation ministries over PM pics on tickets

Sources in the poll panel said prima facie the railways and Air India have violated the model code of conduct

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Narendra Modi announces success of Mission Shakti, India’s anti-satellite missile capability

Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said India’s action was not directed against any country.

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Art with a heart

Fawad Tamkanat spearheads the ‘Art as investment’ initiative with 55 artists to help families of the Pulwama attack

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‘Only 1.7% of engineers in India fit into new-age jobs’

This is one of the findings of a recent study on the employability of engineers in India

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Savita Punia to lead Indian women’s hockey team in Malaysia tour

Goalkeeper Savita Punia will captain an 18-strong Indian women’s hockey team for the five-match series against Malaysia starting April 4, Hockey Indi

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Just snap out of it and start doing new things

There is nothing unusual about a mid-career crisis. Realising this will speed up the recovery process

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Drawings from India

Drawings from India

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Renowned Bharathanatyam dancer Asha Adiga taking world stage with her innovations

Asha Adiga, a dancer par excellence, a versatile choreographer of Repute and a venerated ‘guru’ of Bharatanatyam, hails from India and has turned very much a phenomenon in the Indian classical dance scenario over the...

Saving Indian democracy: Time to explore only-party or only-individuals elections?

As we get deeper into election-mode, the saddest realisation I have is how biased and individual-centric we all have become, whereby we have no debates taking place about democratic processes and are instead stuck in...

Garibi Hatao- Rahul Gandhi echoes Indira’s slogans

In 1971, Indira Gandhi came out with the slogan Garibi Hatao, remove poverty. It remained just that a slogan. Almost 50 years later Rahul has dusted the cobwebs off and brought the slogan back and...

Elections a la Bollywood Razzmatazz?

Sophie, a friend of mine just landed from Paris and is on a tour of India. Having got attracted to yoga, she has been travelling the length and breadth of the ashrams in India —...

Insights from Silicon Valley’s female founders & VCs

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a great event at my favourite, all-star Silicon Valley incubator, GSVlabs. This event was titled “Breaking New Ground – Insights from Silicon Valley’s Female Founders & VCs”....

Looking beyond election fever: Here’s how the next government can tackle jobs, health and farm crises

Since the pre-election code of conduct is now in force governments cannot announce new policies. Yet elections often provide the opportunity for the rest of us to think about new directions for the country. I’ll...

Meditate: Things will take their own course

By Osho Do not plan anything. Things will take their own course. Planning always presupposes frustration. When you plan, you create the seeds of frustration. Do not plan, just go on working. Let it come....

Mind it! The 10-year challenge is about the way we look, but what about the way we think?

As if all other challenges weren’t enough, people have devised a new challenge: the 10-year challenge. This involves putting up on social media a picture of yourself from 10 years ago, and a recent picture,...

‘In Punjab majority will not vote for somebody who is a radical or radical supporter’

The political trajectory of JJ Singh, former army chief who was also governor of Arunachal Pradesh, is indicative of the unsettled state of Punjab politics. He was the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate against Amarinder...

Victory for bhoot: SC does well to overturn Mamata’s unofficial ban on a satirical movie

Striking another blow for freedom of expression, the Supreme Court has directed the Bengal government to ensure the smooth release of the film Bhobishyoter Bhoot. This Bengali language satirical film reportedly takes subtle digs at...

Garibi banao? Rahul Gandhi’s minimum income package just doesn’t cut it

Congress president Rahul Gandhi this week promised to implement a guaranteed minimum income package if voted to power. Information about it is sketchy but what we know is that it will be Rs 72,000 per...

Demonetisation: Two and a half years later, still the elephant in the room

A few days ago, I saw an interesting post where they had asked the public to voice their questions and later posted the most famous ones on its website. One question that stuck in my...

What war means to me

February 2019 has been a tumultuous one for the Indian defence forces. We lost so many of our soldiers to mindless act of terror courtesy our neighbour. Pulwama had our nation calling out for war....

Pablo - the Food Cartel is creative, despite confusion

The three-week old TexMex and Italian cafe is a new addition to Gurgram’s cafe-scape

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Grit and courage

She was born on March 30 and she wrote just one book — an ever popular, all-time bestseller. Get to know Anna Sewell, the author of Black Beauty.

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The Congress party's idea of India is rooted in inclusion: Sam Pitroda

In India today, democracy, freedom and development have been compromised, says telecom guru and policy-maker

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Bowled out!

Life would be lot easier if being a match-winner could make up for the fat red ‘C’ I got in the worst math test in human history.

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Minimum income guarantee scheme will be rolled out in phases, says P. Chidambaram

The Congress party’s minimum income guarantee scheme will be rolled out in phases, senior leader P. Chidambaram said on Wednesday. The five crore bene

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Sensex jumps over 200 points; Nifty reclaims 11,500 level

The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped over 200 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,500 mark in early trade on Wednesday led by gains in banking stock

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Thai political parties to form democracy coalition, Ashleigh Barty beats Petra Kvitova in Miami Open, and other news in pictures

11. 30 amThai political parties to form democracy 'coalition' against juntaThailand's Pheu Thai party said on Wednesday it had formed a “democratic fr

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A jam in Delhi’s theatre spaces

It’s been almost 50 years since Delhi got its first king-size stage space, and the infrastructure seems barely to have improved

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Rupee slips 12 paise to 68.98 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 12 paise to 68.98 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday on increased demand for the US currency from importers a

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General elections 2019 live| PM Modi to address the nation at 11:45 am

The day's election-related developments at a glance.

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Gujarat ATS, Indian Coast Guard nab 9 smugglers with drugs worth ₹500 crore

The ATS had received intelligence that a huge consignment of drugs was being smuggled in an Iranian boat through sea route from Pakistan

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Tipu Sultan’s silver-mounted gun fetches £60,000 at UK auction

A collection of rare artefacts discovered by a couple after years of lying wrapped up in their attic in the English county of Berkshire and evaluated

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Tax dept raises ₹55 cr. from selling Nirav Modi’s paintings

Art work by VS Gaitonde, Raja Ravi Varma were among the paintings that were auctioned

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In midnight development, 2 Goa MLAs split from MGP and join BJP

The duo said that they were kept away from the decision-making process in the MGP, which was the reason why they had decided to quit the MGP party.

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IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman returns to his squadron in Srinagar

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan last month and returned to India two days later, has gone back to his squadron in Sr

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Tools of the trade

How to pamper your face — just for the sake of it

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JD(S) fields Sunita Chavan in Vijayapura LS segment

All this while, the party was struggling to find a suitable candidate to fight Ramesh Jigajinagi

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Gelatin sticks, detonators seized in raid at Kalasa

The Kalasa police, on Tuesday, detained a man and seized gelatin sticks and detonators from him in Kalasa. The accused is suspected to have stored the

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Municipal workers protest against Manju washing feet

Municipal workers of Hassan on Tuesday staged a protest condemning BJP candidate A. Manju’s act of washing the feet of a couple working as municipal w

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67 candidates file nomination papers in three districts

Some of them file multiple sets of papers

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Return of Amaravati land tops BJP agenda

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised in its 2019 election manifesto for Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) to give back the land that was allegedly taken

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CB submits charges against Fr. Erthayil

The Crime Branch (CB) has submitted a chargesheet against Father James Erthayil, a priest who allegedly attempted to influence a key witness in a nun

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Four sunburn cases reported in Kottayam

Temperature hovers around 40° Celsius in the district

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Mercury rises to alarming proportions

Low ranges experience 39 degrees Celsius; four cases of sunstroke reported in Idukki district so far

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Electioneering raises the heat in Kollam

All three fronts on full-fledged campaign in the constituency unmindful of the harsh summer

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Piyush Goyal challenges Naidu to open debate on Central assistance

‘An attempt is being made to portray BJP as villain’

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Ganja concealed in fly ash bricks seized

The contraband was being smuggled from Vizag to Tamil Nadu　

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Campaigning shifts gear in Vijayawada

Contestants start visiting localities to establish direct connect with voters

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₹3.68 lakh siphoned off from dead man’s account, 2 held

Accused obtained duplicate SIM card to commit the crime

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Regulation of train services for four days

To facilitate engineering works

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Apple TV Plus: all you need to know

Apple announced its own TV and movie streaming service on Monday, enlisting such superstars as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Steven Spielberg to

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‘Stop diplaying ryots’

The Tamzihaga Anaithu Vivasaya Sangangalin Orunginappu Kuzhu has urged RBI and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to take steps to stop bankers from pu

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At this camp, learn the ABCs of surfing

Bay of Life’s camps for children are not only about the skills of the board. They’re also about loving the ocean

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₹1.70 lakh seized

A flying squad on Tuesday seized ₹1.70 lakh at Nadakattipirivu near Kulithalai. Officials, who were on patrol, intercepted a mini lorry heading to Mus

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Much ado about Mankading