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Congress woo voters in Chhattisgarh, CM Baghel promises Rs 15,000 financial help for women if retained to power
The Rs 15,000 financial assistance announced by Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh is being seen as a counter to BJP’s promise in its poll manifesto of giving Rs 12,000 per year to married women To woo voters ahead of the Assembly polls, Chhattisgarh Chief […]
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GSTAT allows GST refund on cancelled air tickets
File photo: GSTAT rules GST on cancelled airline tickets refundable if the airline returns the fare and GST to passengers and has supporting documents. NEW DELHI: GST paid on cancelled airline tickets can be claimed as a refund if the airline has returned both the […]
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Pennsylvania enacts law regulating AI-generated advertisements
Across the nation, there appears to be growing frustration with the explosion of AI-generated advertising plaguing small-business storefronts and restaurant interiors. Last Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, mandating that all ads, from million-dollar television commercials to […]
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A look at ICC World Test Championship state of play ahead of 2025 final
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 08:44 IST New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Things are getting tight at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings with just 15 per cent separating the top two teams, India and Australia and the chance of […]
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SAFF Women’s C’ship: India goes down to Nepal in semifinals
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 08:51 IST Kathmandu [Nepal], October 28 (ANI): India crashed out of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024 as they went down to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shoot-outs in the semi-finals played at the Dasharath Stadium on […]
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Test stars absent as Australia announce T20I squad for Pakistan series
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 09:12 IST Melbourne [Australia], October 28 (ANI): Australia named a 13-player squad for next month’s three-match T20I series at home against Pakistan, with the captain’s name yet to be announced due to their regular leaders being absent for Test […]
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India end U23 World Wrestling C’ships campaign with nine medals
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 09:24 IST Tirana [Albania], October 28 (ANI): The Indian wrestling contingent finished the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 with a total of nine medals, including a gold, silver and seven bronze medals. The Championships were held from October 21-27 […]
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Romantic drama triggers crackdown on Iranian filmmakers
A person holds a picture of directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, on the day of the screening of the movie “My Favourite Cake” (“Keyke mahboobe man”) at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A romantic drama about […]
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‘Badass Ravikumar’: CBFC cuts sensual, violent scenes from Himesh Reshammiya’s movie
Himesh Reshammiya in ‘Badass Ravi Kumar’. | Photo Credit: Himesh Reshammiya/YouTube Singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya’s film, Badass Ravi Kumar, is set to release on February 07, 2025. The Hindi movie is in the spotlight after the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly suggested significant changes. […]
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Pushpalatha, veteran actor and AVM Rajan’s wife, no more
Pushpalatha; with AVM Rajan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran actor Pushpalatha, known for playing lead and supporting roles in over 100 films in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam languages, passed away at 87 in Chennai on Tuesday (February 04). Pushpalatha was the wife of […]
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Comic Con is back in Chennai with creators, cosplay, comedy and more
Cosplayers strike a pose at Comic Con in Chennai last year | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement What brings Vecna from Stranger Things, Batman, Goku from Dragonball Z, No-Face from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and several katana or sword-wielding Japanese warriors all under the same roof, […]
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Divya Goswami brings alive the Sohni-Mahiwal love story through Kathak
Divya Goswami performing at The Music Academy’s dance festival | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Kathak dancer Divya Goswami’s themed show ‘Aqeedat’ (meaning faith) was a tribute to love through the 18th century Punjabi poet Fazal Shah’s kissas. It was a poetic coming together of beautiful music […]
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Ed Sheeran in Chennai: A first-time concertgoer’s live music experience
Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman on stage in Chennai | Photo Credit: Mark Surridge I have never been a huge fan of concerts. I get the hype about live music, but to endure huge crowds, getting pushed around, overpriced water and snacks, sweating, standing for […]
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‘Aap Kaiso Ho’: Dhyan Sreenivasan’s next gets a release date
A still from ‘Aap Kaiso Ho’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of Dhyan Sreenivasan’s Aap Kaise Ho have announced the film’s new release date. The film is written by the actor and helmed by Vinay Jose, who is also the director of Dhyan’s upcoming […]
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‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ trailer: The Weeknd is a troubled pop star held hostage by Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega, Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye, and Barry Keoghan in stills from ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ | Photo Credit: Lionsgate The trailer of the upcoming English thriller, Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, was released by the makers today. Directed by […]
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Ed Sheeran meets AR Rahman ahead of Chennai show, sings ‘Perfect’ with KM Music Conservatory choir
Ed Sheeran meets AR Rahman ahead of Chennai concert, sings ‘Perfect’ with KM Music Conservatory choir | Video Credit: The Hindu As part of his six-city Indian tour, British pop sensation Ed Sheeran met legendary composer AR Rahman and his son AR Ameen ahead of […]
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