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Will BJP field Smriti Irani against AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi Assembly polls? – Firstpost
The Delhi Assembly elections will witness a high-stakes battle among the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The three parties are putting their all in for an election that is likely to shape national politics. The BJP, which has […]
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Forex schemes: BoB, BoI target over $6bn mop-up
Bank of Baroda and Bank of India are aiming to raise over $6 billion in foreign capital MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda and Bank of India, the two largest public sector banks in terms of overseas branches, are aiming to raise over $6 billion in foreign […]
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‘Lanterns’ trailer: Hal Jordan and John Stewart team up for a Manhunter murder mystery
TV is about to get a whole lot greener, thanks to Lanterns. HBO released the official trailer for the Green Lantern-focused series at San Diego Comic-Con, giving viewers a deep dive into the dynamic between Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron […]
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Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE interim president
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has assumed the role of interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside following his inclusion in the European Union’s latest sanctions list related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The development […]
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ODI defeat to England may trigger India’s white-ball shake-up
India’s 2-1 ODI series defeat to England has intensified scrutiny over the national team’s white-ball plans. With an eye on the next ICC cycle, the selectors could be forced to make some difficult decisions as several players failed to justify their opportunities. India’s 2-1 […]
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India aim to seal T20I series against Zimbabwe
Having opened their campaign with a convincing victory under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will look to carry forward their winning momentum and secure an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series when they take on Zimbabwe in the second game on Saturday. India […]
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Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India
Cricket Australia (CA) has indicated that it would be open to the possibility of staging an Ashes Test match in India in the future, following its decision to take the opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) to Chennai later this year. While there […]
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Actor Darshan, out on bail in murder case, breaks silence
Actor Darshan | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Kannada star Darshan, who was arrested in the alleged murder case of his fan Renukaswamy, has opened up on his future projects in a video message. The actor, who was arrested on June 08, 2024, was granted […]
Entertainment ‘Loveyapa’ box office day 1: A slow start for Khushi Kapoor-Junaid Khan’s rom-com
A still from ‘Loveyapa’ | Photo Credit: AGS Entertainment The much-anticipated romantic comedy Loveyapa, starring Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, had a disappointing theatrical debut, collecting just Rs 1.25 crore on its opening day, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk. Despite an extensive […]
Entertainment ‘Thandel’ movie review: Sai Pallavi, Naga Chaitanya elevate a partly-choppy romance saga
Some films focus less on plot and more on character-driven narratives. Thandel, the Telugu film directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is a prime example. Based on true incidents from a few years ago, in which fishermen from Andhra Pradesh unknowingly crossed international waters into Pakistan, the […]
Entertainment A surefire shot in the dark
Revathi smiles coyly from the confines of a monochrome image plunked down on an ultra wide computer screen. The image serves as a mnemomic prop for recollecting a celluloid success of the 1980s, Bharathiraja-directed Manvasanai. While the movie camera was rolling, this image had been […]
Entertainment Watch: In conversation with Maati Baani | Notes & Chords
Watch: In conversation with Maati Baani | Notes & Chords | Video Credit: The Hindu In this episode of Notes & Chords, we speak to a Maati Baani, a collaborative musical platform that blends the vibrant and colourful world of Indian folk music with the […]
Entertainment ‘Paranthu Po’: Director Ram’s film premieres at 54th Rotterdam International Film Festival
Team ‘Paranthu Po’ at the 54th Rotterdam International Film Festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We had previously reported that director Ram and Tamil actor Shiva have teamed up for a new film titled Paranthu Po, which has been selected to compete at the prestigious […]
Entertainment ‘The Mehta Boys’ movie review: Boman Irani maps an intricate architecture of father-son relationship
A still from ‘The Mehta Boys’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video Is he an adult? Is he a child? He is your father. In his first directorial venture, Boman Irani renders a keenly observed, lived experience of an urban Indian family as he finds the […]
Entertainment Curated selection of Amitabh Sengupta’s retrospective
The Crystal by Amitabh Sengupta | Photo Credit: SPECIAL AARANGEMENT Inside one of the smaller halls in Bikaner House, the sheer magic of a master’s pliant brush fills you up with awe. The fascinating palette of Amitabh Sengupta’s select canvases at Odyssey, his solo show, […]
Entertainment Seema Kohli relives memories of past
Untitled, hand painted with Fuji photo colour on unique silver gelatin print at Khula Aasman exhibition by Seema Kohli | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Nostalgia need not always be painful. Russian novelist Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) said “One is always at home in one’s past…” This […]
Entertainment ‘The Diplomat’ teaser: John Abraham is a mustachioed diplomat in upcoming thriller
John Abraham in a still from ‘The Diplomat’ | Photo Credit: T-Series The teaser for The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, has been released. Directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, the film is inspired by a true story and follows the journey of […]
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