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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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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, […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment ‘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 […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment ‘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 […]
Entertainment 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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