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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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E100 cars get regulatory green light ahead of planned launches
Govt allows registration of flex-fuel vehicles running on 85% to 100% ethanol-blended petrol NEW DELHI: Government on Monday notified a change in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can run on upto 100% ethanol blended petrol. This comes barely months before some of […]
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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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New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘The Mehta Boys’, ‘Invincible’ Season 3, ‘Transformers One’, and more
The Mehta Boys – February 7 The Mehta Boys explores the nuanced bond between a father and son as they navigate generational gaps, contrasting perspectives, and shifting ideas of masculinity. Through a two-day journey, the film captures the tension and affection within this complex relationship, […]
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Fifty years of the Kuchipudi flag
Kuchipudi Natyapathaka | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sometime in 1954, Vedantam Parvateesam designed a flag for the dance form of Kuchipudi. It featured a sugarcane stalk and a pink flag with the pattern of a decorated braid. Last December, to commemorate 50 years of the […]
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Bharatanatyam dancer K.P. Rakesh unravels the beauty of Jayadeva’s ashtapadi
K. P. Rakesh performing at The Music Academy’s 2025 dance festival in Chennai | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani The ashtapadis of Jayadeva are preferred compositions for dancers across styles. How they attune themselves to it determines the impact of the piece. At The Music Academy […]
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‘Sarkeet’ teaser: Asif Ali, Divya Prabha promise a heartfelt tale of family and friendship
Asif Ali in a still from ‘Sarkeet’ | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube The teaser of the upcoming Malayalam film, Sarkeet, starring Asif Ali, was released by the makers on Tuesday, on Asif’s 39th birthday. Also starring Divya Prabha of All We Imagine As Light […]
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Kanye West defends Bianca Censori’s nude Grammys outfit amid backlash, loses $20 million gig in Japan
Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: Daniel Cole Kanye West, now known as Ye, has responded to the controversy surrounding his wife Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit at the 67th […]
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Zac Efron joins Will Ferrell in new comedy film
Actor Zac Efron. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Actor Zac Efron is all set to join Will Ferrell in the new comedy film, which is being directed by the creator of You’re Cordially Invited, Nicholas Stoller. The film has not yet received a title. The new […]
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Vicky Kaushal opens up on how he prepared for his role in ‘Chhaava’: I gained 25 kg
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal during a press meet for his upcoming film ‘Chhaava’, in Jaipur, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is gearing up for the release of his film Chhaava, shared how he prepared for the role […]
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Sathvika Ranganathan revels in the beauty of the Bharatantayam margam
The Bharathanatyam performance by Sathvika Ranganathan, disciple of Uma Sathyanarayanan, at Vani Mahal under the auspices of Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, was marked by alacrity and agility. The dancer commenced her recital based on traditional margam with a Pushpanjali in Nattai. ‘Thodudaiya seviyan’, the […]
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‘STR 51’: Silambarasan to play ‘God of Love’ in Ashwath Marimuthu’s movie
Silambarasan’s film with Ashwath Marimuthu is tentatively titled ‘STR 51’. | Photo Credit: @SilambarasanTR_/X Tamil star Silambarasan is set to play ‘God of Love’ in his upcoming film with Ashwath Marimuthu. The movie, which is set to be the actor’s 51st movie, is tentatively titled […]
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Vasudha Ravi’s concert was an ode to the MLV bani
Vasudha Ravi presented a well-structured concert. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Vasudha Ravi, who is adept at singing abhangs and bhajans, guided the second half of her concert with a soulful rendition of ‘Tulsidas nainan un mein siyaram’ in raga Subhapantuvarali, followed by a virutham […]
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