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Who is ‘Jharkhand Tiger’ Champai Soren, set to replace Hemant Soren as CM?
Following the resignation and subsequent arrest of Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha elected Champai Soren to be the state’s new chief minister. A son of a farmer, he has risen the political ladder and is known as a confidante of Shibu Soren, the father […]
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Govt eyes ethanol blending beyond E20 with flex-fuel vehicles, says PM advisor
India’s ethanol production capacity has surpassed the requirements for blending, prompting the government to explore additional uses for the surplus. The government is looking to move beyond the 20 per cent ethanol-blending target as flex-fuel vehicles are expected to enter the market, advisor to the […]
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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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‘Vidaamuyarchi’ box office: Ajith Kumar’s action film earns Rs. 22 crores on opening day
Ajith Kumar in a still from ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s action-thriller Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, has earned Rs 22 crores on its opening day, February 6, according to tracking website Sacnilk. The highly-anticipated film, produced by Lyca Productions, […]
Entertainment ‘Satyajit Ray is one of the few filmmakers I looked up to’: German director Wim Wenders on his India tour
German filmmaker Wim Wenders, known for classics such as Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire, and Perfect Days, shared his deep admiration for India and filmmaker Satyajit Ray at a masterclass here, where he described the country as a “beautiful myth.” On his maiden trip to […]
Entertainment Watch: From ‘Dominic’ to ‘CBI’, a look at Mammootty’s iconic roles
Video essay: Why Mammootty is the best detective in Malayalam cinema | Video Credit: The Hindu With the release of the recent film ‘Dominic and the Ladies Purse’, directed by Gautam Vasudev Menon, Mammootty has proved once again that he is the perfect actor for […]
Entertainment Rooney and Kate Mara to star in ‘Bucking Fastards’ from Werner Herzog
Hollywood stars Rooney and Kate Mara are set to star in Bucking Fastard, a new film from acclaimed German filmmaker Werner Herzog .According to Deadline, Herzog will write and direct the project, marking the first time the real-life sisters will collaborate on screen. Bucking Fastard […]
Entertainment ‘Kinda Pregnant’ movie review: Amy Schumer’s latest comedy-drama is a misfire
A still from ‘Kinda Pregnant’ Writer and activist Shulamith Firestone was vocal in her belief that women could never be free of patriarchy until they were freed from the yoke of reproduction; she dreamt of a day when babies could be created in mechanical uteruses. […]
Entertainment ‘Laila’ trailer: Vishwak Sen disguises as a woman to escape gangsters, cops in this comedy-drama
Vishwak Sen as Laila in ‘Laila’ | Photo Credit: Junglee Music Telugu/YouTube The trailer of Laila, Telugu actor Vishwak Sen’s upcoming film, was released by the makers on Thursday (February 7). Directed by Ram Narayan of Battala Ramaswamy Biopikku-fame, the film is set to release […]
Entertainment Bharatanatyam dancer Divya Hoskere showcases a rare sensitivity to emotions in the songs
Divya Hoskere performing at The Music Academy’s 2025 dance festival | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Divya Hoskere is a young Bharatanatyam dancer and academician. A disciple of P. Praveen Kumar, she is a PhD scholar at the School of Humanities at NIAS. Her broad area […]
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 The time-bending triumph of ‘Interstellar’ in India
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Christopher Nolan operates as something of a deity in India. Amongst the pantheon of India’s flourishing lineup of box office divinity, the Oscar-winning British filmmaker’s shrine would be an IMAX theatre, and the truculent faithful would show up […]
Entertainment Critics Choice Awards 2025 winners: ‘Anora’ takes top prize, ‘Wicked’, ‘The Substance’, and ‘Emilia Perez’ also shine
Mikey Madison and Sean Baker, Demi Moore and Jon M. Chu are some of the night’s winners | Photo Credit: AP/ Reuters The 2025 Critics Choice Awards crowned Anora as the best picture winner in a star-studded ceremony filled with surprising wins. Hosted by Chelsea […]
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