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NSA Ajit Doval wants SCO to take action against Pak-based terror groups
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:16 PM IST
Speaking at a meeting of national security chiefs for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Ajit Doval said there is a need to monitor new technologies used by terrorists, including drones, for smuggling of weapons and misuse of dark Web.
Mukesh Ambani announces green energy ventures, will invest ₹75,000 cr in 3yrs
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:42 PM IST
RIL's business and financial success in the last year has exceeded expectation, but Mukesh Ambani said what matters more is the humanitarian efforts of the business group.
Continue pressure on govt to treble daily vaccination rate: Sonia Gandhi to AICC
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:21 PM IST
She emphasised the party must play an active role in ensuring full vaccination coverage and encourage people to overcome vaccine hesitancy and register for jabs
Appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal adjourned to July 29
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:42 PM IST
When the matter came up for hearing, state advocate general Devidas Pangam asked the court for a week to submit copies of the amended appeal
After John McAfee's death, his old tweet with 'WHACKD' tattoo goes viral
Bloomberg | By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:57 PM IST
McAfee was found dead on Wednesday in prison outside Barcelona. He was 75.
'Need people with right mindset': Kohli hints at changes after WTC final loss
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:24 PM IST
- Virat Kohli said the Indian team management might take a cue from the limited-overs sides and create enough backup and bench strength even in Test cricket, consisting of players with the right mindset.
Deepika Padukone calls Ranveer Singh ‘mine’ in flirty comment on his new photos
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:53 AM IST
Deepika Padukone was smitten by Ranveer Singh’s new photoshoot and declared ‘mine’ in the comments section of his Instagram post.
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Watch how Aishwarya seamlessly recreated scenes for Raavan and Raavanan
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:55 PM IST
In 2010, Mani Ratnam decided to release two versions of his film Raavanan. While one was in Tamil, the other was in Hindi. Aishwarya Rai played a role inspired by Sita in both.
Jennifer Aniston swears she never 'banged' David Schwimmer during Friends
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:28 PM IST
- Jennifer Aniston swore on her life that she never got together with co-star David Schwimmer while they were making Friends. She said that she would proudly admit it had it actually happened.
'The new chokers': Twitter slams India as Kohli fails to win another ICC event
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:16 PM IST
- On Wednesday, as India failed to overcome another ICC hurdle, losing the inaugural WTC to New Zealand by eight wickets, the daggers were out again on Twitter.
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Recipe: Pick your dessert favourite from besan ladoos or strawberry sponge cake
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:27 PM IST
- Here's the recipe of traditional Indian sweet of besan ke ladoo which is for those who go all Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham every time they hear ‘ladoo’ or fall ‘berry’ much in love with the strawberry sponge cake recipe as it rains romantically outside
'May need a few apologies': Vaughan's cheeky remark to Indian fans after NZ win
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 07:35 AM IST
- Michael Vaughan on Wednesday posted another cheeky tweet directed at Indian fans when he said that he would need a few apologies from them as New Zealand defeated India to lift the inaugural World Test Championship final.
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Vaughan dismisses Kohli's idea of best-of-3 finals for future WTC, Hogg agrees
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:35 PM IST
- Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, does not feel a best-of-three-finals is the way forward for a few reasons which explained through a tweet.
Kohli calls for best-of-three WTC finals, 'not too bothered by this result'
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 09:18 AM IST
- India captain Virat Kohli, under whom the team phenomenal Test cricket over the last two years to reach the first-ever WTC final, only to stumble at the last hurdle, has batted for a best of three finals going ahead to decide future World Test Championships.
'It's a special feeling': Williamson delighted as NZ get 'across the line'
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 09:40 AM IST
- Coming perilously close to winning two World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, New Zealand realised their dream of becoming World Champions when they beat India in the final of the inaugural World Test Championships.
WTC Final: Former Pak pacer names player India could have picked ahead of Jadeja
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 08:51 AM IST
- Former Pakistan pacer Aqib Javed, while speaking to Salman Butt on his YouTube channel, remarked that Kohli and Co. would have been better off had they played a seam-bowling all-rounder instead of Ravindra Jadeja.
'Nice guys don't always finish last': Ex-IND cricketers laud NZ for winning WTC
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 07:19 AM IST
- This is New Zealand's first ICC title in two decades, after having beaten India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in the year 2000.
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Watch: Rahul Gandhi appears in court; why he's facing case for Modi surname jibe
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:52 PM IST
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Armaan slams news report calling his requests to be on Bigg Boss 15 ‘desperate’
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:56 PM IST
Armaan Kohli was angry after a news website called his requests to be allowed on Bigg Boss 15 as a guest ‘desperate’. He said that he could call Salman Khan directly but was just having ‘fun’ with fans.
Filhaal 2: Akshay Kumar teams up with Nupur Sanon again for new song
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:55 PM IST
- Akshay Kumar has announced the second part of his hit music video, Filhaal. The song, sung by B Praak, will get a sequel, bringing Akshay and Nupur Sanon together again.
Ali Fazal reveals his 3 Idiots role sent him into a depression: 'I was crushed'
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:54 PM IST
- Ali Fazal has spoken about his depression after he played the role of Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots. He also added that he was crushed at that point.
Kishwer Merchant is ‘ready’ for her baby shower, shares glimpses of preparations
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:56 PM IST
- Kishwer Merchant, who is expecting her first baby with Suyyash Rai, gave fans a glimpse of the preparations for her godh bharai (baby shower) ceremony. See pictures here.
Watch how Aishwarya seamlessly recreated scenes for Raavan and Raavanan
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:55 PM IST
In 2010, Mani Ratnam decided to release two versions of his film Raavanan. While one was in Tamil, the other was in Hindi. Aishwarya Rai played a role inspired by Sita in both.
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Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Demetriades twin in white as they vacation in Budapest
JUN 24, 2021 10:20 AM IST
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Recipe: Pick your dessert favourite from besan ladoos or strawberry sponge cake
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:27 PM IST
- Here's the recipe of traditional Indian sweet of besan ke ladoo which is for those who go all Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham every time they hear ‘ladoo’ or fall ‘berry’ much in love with the strawberry sponge cake recipe as it rains romantically outside
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Sussanne Khan’s fiery ‘pullup Day 1’ energy is exactly the fitness inspo we need
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:49 PM IST
- Sussanne Khan gives fitness enthusiasts a glimpse of her robust Day 1 of pull-ups session and that is all the workout motivation we need to ‘get stronger wings in order to fly better’. Check the video and health benefits of the exercise inside
Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' canvas on display for the first time in 300 years
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UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:46 AM IST
Rembrandt finished the large 'Night Watch' canvas, which portrays the captain of an Amsterdam city militia ordering his men into action, in 1642. The missing figures have been restored by artificial intelligence
Prince Philip's life and legacy celebrated with new Windsor Castle exhibition
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UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:24 AM IST
An exhibition commemorating Prince Philip's life and legacy will be open to the public until Sept. 20 in Windsor Castle. Titled 'Prince Philip: A Celebration', the display features over 100 objects from the Duke of Edinburgh's life.
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South African woman’s claim about giving birth to ten babies is fake: Report
By Srimoyee Chowdhury
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 03:04 PM IST
According to initial reports, 37-year-old Gosiame Thamara Sithole’s partner, Teboho Tsotetsi said that doctors had detected eight babies during medical scans, two less than what Sithole delivered.
Hardeep Singh Puri’s witty reply to ‘Bantacruz’ tweet leaves people in splits
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:35 PM IST
Hardeep Singh Puri shared a screenshot of a tweet along with a witty response.
Fan’s rapid change in reaction after Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal goes viral
By Trisha Sengupta
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:54 PM IST
“Just watch this one till the end,” ICC wrote while sharing the video.
Sakshi Dhoni treats fans with a glimpse of Himachal Pradesh in her latest post
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:53 PM IST
Sakshi Dhoni took to Instagram to share the video showcasing Himachal Pradesh.
Anand Mahindra shares video of rider encountering bears in the Nilgiris. Watch
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 10:50 AM IST
“Wait till the end of the clip if you want to feel an adrenaline rush," reads a part of the post shared by Anand Mahindra.
Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman features on Chemistry book cover. Seen pic yet?
By Srimoyee Chowdhury
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 10:24 AM IST
The post shows the cover of the book with a picture of Jesse Pinkman, a character from Breaking Bad played by Aaron Paul.
Scientist in Australia speaks to frogs by imitating shrills, croaks and whistles
Reuters | , Sydney
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 09:23 AM IST
The 70-year-old biology professor and conservationist at Australia's University of Newcastle has mastered imitating and understanding the shrills, croaks and whistles of frogs.
Nasa’s interesting post on ‘galactic-grade glue’ intrigues people. Seen it yet?
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 09:23 AM IST
Nasa's "galactic grade glue" post has left many amazed.
Giant panda Shin Shin gives birth to twin cubs at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo
Reuters | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 08:45 AM IST
The Tokyo zoo's website listed the two newborn pandas as being born an hour and a half apart.
This viral video of the world’s biggest Rubik’s Cube will leave you in awe
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 08:34 AM IST
Guinness World Records took to Facebook to share the video of the world’s biggest Rubik’s Cube.
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PM Modi to chair all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir: Latest updates
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:27 PM IST
This is the first high level interaction to be held between the central government and Kashmir's political leadership since 2019, when the former scrapped Article 370 and 35A, which gave special status to J-K and its people.
ISRO espionage: Ex-intelligence officer file anticipatory bail plea in Kerala HC
ANI | , Kochi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:26 PM IST
- The retired Deputy Central Intelligence Officer approached the court just after CBI submitted the FIR in a Thiruvananthapuram court.
NSA Ajit Doval wants SCO to take action against Pak-based terror groups
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:16 PM IST
Speaking at a meeting of national security chiefs for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Ajit Doval said there is a need to monitor new technologies used by terrorists, including drones, for smuggling of weapons and misuse of dark Web.
Appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal adjourned to July 29
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:42 PM IST
When the matter came up for hearing, state advocate general Devidas Pangam asked the court for a week to submit copies of the amended appeal
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Tibet’s 1st electric railway line near India border to be inaugurated on Friday
By Sutirtho Patranobis
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:18 PM IST
The inauguration of the new line marks a key milestone in Beijing’s long-term vision to build infrastructure in the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and connect the remote border areas and Lhasa to interior China
After John McAfee's death, his old tweet with 'WHACKD' tattoo goes viral
Bloomberg | By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:57 PM IST
McAfee was found dead on Wednesday in prison outside Barcelona. He was 75.
Donald Trump to hold 'Save America' rally on July 3 in Florida
ANI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:57 PM IST
"Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold a major rally in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday, July 3, 2021," his office said in a press release on Wednesday.
Hunter Biden’s escapade with escort woman cost Joe Biden over ₹18 lakh: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:29 AM IST
- Text messages and pictures pertaining to the time Hunter spent with the woman at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in 2018 would end up with the FBI a year later
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Eligibility rule keeps transgender runner out of trials
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PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:18 PM IST
- Telfer competed for the men's team at Division II Franklin Pierce, but took time off, then came back to compete for the women's team. In 2019, Telfer won the NCAA title.
Hungary fans bemused by rainbow-flag reception in Munich
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PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:12 PM IST
- Other demonstrators simply turned up to protest UEFA’s decision to decline the Munich city council’s application to illuminate the stadium in rainbow colors as a protest against what it called Hungary’s “homophobic and transphobic legislation.”
Sania and Mattek-Sands crash out of Viking International Eastbourne
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PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:05 PM IST
The unseeded Indo-American pair lost 3-6 4-6 to the Christina Mchale and Sabrina Santamaria of USA in a match that lasted one hour 18 minutes late on Wednesday night.
Euro 2020: Top 5 goals from Group Stage- Watch Videos
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:13 PM IST
- Euro 2020: The Group Stage witnessed some magnificent, jaw-dropping goals. Here are the top 5 goals from the Euro 2020 Group Stage
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Jio Institute academic sessions to commence this year: Nita Ambani at 44th AGM
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 03:02 PM IST
- Addressing the shareholders at Reliance Industries' 44th AGM, Nita Ambani highlighted the company's philanthropic efforts, including the production of medical-grade industrial oxygen during the pandemic.
Mukesh Ambani announces green energy ventures, will invest ₹75,000 cr in 3yrs
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:42 PM IST
RIL's business and financial success in the last year has exceeded expectation, but Mukesh Ambani said what matters more is the humanitarian efforts of the business group.
Petrol costlier by ₹7.36/litre and diesel by ₹7.57/litre since May 4
By Rajeev Jayaswal
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:41 AM IST
Petrol in Delhi is now sold at ₹97.76 per litre and diesel at ₹88.30 a litre. While fuel rates in Delhi are the benchmark for the entire country, retail prices of the two fuels differ from place to place because of variations in state taxes and local levies
Indian spot gold rate and silver price on Thursday, Jun 24, 2021
By HT Analytics
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 10:02 AM IST
Here’s the latest update on spot gold prices, currency exchange rates and other precious metal rates in India as on Thursday, Jun 24, 2021
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Board Exams 2021: SC directs state boards to declare results by July 31
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:52 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the state boards to declare internal assessment results of Class 12 examination by July 31, making it clear that there can't be a "fit-all" scheme and each board was autonomous and free to formulate its own evaluation method for students.
CBSE Board Exams 2021: Education Minister to address queries on June 25 at 4 pm
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:38 PM IST
Education Minister to go live on June 25 at 4 pm to adddress the queries of students, stakeholders and parents regarding CBSE Board Exams 2021.
Odisha Class 10 Result 2021: BSE Odisha Madhyamik result to be declared tomorrow
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:28 PM IST
Odisha Class 10 Result 2021 will be declared tomorrow, June 25, 2021. Candidates can check the result on bseodisha.ac.in and bseodisha.nic.in.
Class 12 Board Exams 2021: SC directs AP govt to have concrete plan for exams
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:08 PM IST
SC tells Andhra Pradesh government to come up with concrete plan to conduct Class 12 board exams 2021 in today's hearing.
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IMD predicts thunderstorm with moderate intensity rain in Delhi, parts of UP
ANI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 09:51 AM IST
Parts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience moderate to heavy intensity rainfall during the next two hours.
Delhi weather: Partly cloudy sky likely today, says IMD
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 08:18 AM IST
The Met department has predicted that the minimum temperature is likely to be 28 degrees Celsius, nearly the same as recorded on Wednesday by the Safdarjung weather station, which is considered the official weather marker for the city
Delhiwale: A migrant in the city
By Mayank Austen Soofi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 04:20 AM IST
Glimpsing into Shivnath Verma’s life — a hawker who moved to Delhi 3 years ago.
Man gets bail, asked to maintain peace in area
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 04:18 AM IST
Additional sessions judge Vinod Yadav allowed the bail plea of Irshad, accused of killing 24-year-old Salman during the communal riots last year.
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OBC reservation: State to request state poll panel to postpone bypolls
By Faisal Malik, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:33 AM IST
The Maharashtra government will write to the state election commission to postpone the bypolls declared for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti recently
Mumbai’s ‘ ₹1 clinic’ founder attempts suicide
By Gautam S Mengle, Thane
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:32 AM IST
Dr Rahul Ghule, the founder of One Rupee Clinic, was reportedly admitted to the hospital after allegedly consuming 30 sleeping pills, said police
Mumbai man booked for hurling acid at wife acquitted
By Charul Shah, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:31 AM IST
A sessions court earlier this week acquitted a 34-year-old man booked for throwing acid on his wife, as he doubted her character
CBI was bound to seek state’s consent before registering FIR: Anil Deshmukh to HC
By K A Y Dodhiya, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:30 AM IST
Former home minister Anil Deshmukh, while arguing against the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) first information report (FIR), wherein he has been accused for corruption, submitted before the Bombay High Court that the CBI had gone beyond the mandate of the HC ordered preliminary enquiry (PE) on April 5 by registering the FIR
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Armaan slams news report calling his requests to be on Bigg Boss 15 ‘desperate’
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 02:56 PM IST
Armaan Kohli was angry after a news website called his requests to be allowed on Bigg Boss 15 as a guest ‘desperate’. He said that he could call Salman Khan directly but was just having ‘fun’ with fans.
Kishwer Merchant is ‘ready’ for her baby shower, shares glimpses of preparations
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:56 PM IST
- Kishwer Merchant, who is expecting her first baby with Suyyash Rai, gave fans a glimpse of the preparations for her godh bharai (baby shower) ceremony. See pictures here.
Jennifer Aniston swears she never 'banged' David Schwimmer during Friends
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:28 PM IST
- Jennifer Aniston swore on her life that she never got together with co-star David Schwimmer while they were making Friends. She said that she would proudly admit it had it actually happened.
Rakhi Sawant blurts out who won Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, before show's debut
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2021 11:02 AM IST
- Rakhi Sawant appeared to reveal the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, ahead of the reality show's premiere. Here's who she said has won this season.
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The fine line that separates judicial transparency and the right to be forgotten
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UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 01:37 PM IST
The Delhi high court recently granted relief to a petitioner seeking to exercise his “right to be forgotten”
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Multi-modal integration: The key to transforming India’s transport systems
By Vinay Kumar Singh
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 12:15 PM IST
Ever-rising transport demand which corresponds with economic growth has been difficult to meet in the absence of integrated planning of land use and transport
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India needs a third generation of reforms
By Rakesh Mohan
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2021 05:25 PM IST
In India’s development journey, two major policy departures in its approach to growth and development stand out. In each case, there was an acceleration in growth, which then started petering out. We are at a similar crossroads
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Theocracy and elections: The Iran way
By Rakesh Sood
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2021 03:44 PM IST
While the supreme leader is there for life (or till he chooses to retire), the president is limited to two four-year terms, defining where the balance of power rests between them
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From film to book, Devashish Makhija’s Oonga is a moral with a story
UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2021 10:16 PM IST
The 2013 film — about a young Adivasi boy’s bid to see good win over evil in his village — received critical acclaim around the world, but never had a commercial release in India. Now, Makhija has turned the story into a young adult novel of the same name, hoping it will finally be heard.
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Stirring to action: How India’s embattled hotel industry has stepped up to help
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UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2021 10:16 PM IST
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By Charles Assisi
UPDATED ON JUN 19, 2021 12:59 PM IST
Tired of arguing about the workings of fake news, I decided to prove my point. So, I was nominated for a Pulitzer this week, or was I?
Indians are buying plots on the moon, and the reasons are strangely familiar
By Vanessa Viegas
UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2021 10:13 PM IST
It seems like an absurd thing to spend money on, lunar “real-estate”. But dig a little and very human motivations emerge: insecurity, hope, pride, love.
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The pandemic is a fitness test for the movie business, says Anupama Chopra
UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2021 10:14 PM IST
Can Bollywood reinvent itself, learn from those who have survived and thrived in this time, and emerge better, stronger?