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NEW DELHi: Attacking home minister Amit Shah for demanding an apology over the Vande Mataram row, Congress claimed the minister had insulted Bhimrao Ambedkar’s memory in Rajya Sabha and that he owes allegiance to an organisation that did not unfurl the tricolour at its headquarters till 2002 – in what were allusions to Shah’s controversial…
Trump hails Mecca Agreement as “big and bold step” US President Donald Trump on Sunday threw his weight behind the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold, and important first step”.The pact, signed on August 7, has brought the three major Islamic nations closer on…
Bihar (File photo) (Used for representation) NEW DELHI: Six people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on early Monday, as news agency ANI quoted Bihar police.The incident took place as a large crowd had gathered at the temple, officials said.Lakhisarai DM Shailendra Kumar said, “The…
NEW DELHI: The combined market cap of five of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with IT bellwether TCS taking the biggest hit, amid a bearish trend in domestic equities.Last week, BSE benchmark sensex declined 490 points, or 0.6%, and the NSE Nifty dipped 205 points, or 0.8%….
Pakistan hockey team player (File photo) Pakistan may have endured a difficult run against India in recent years, but captain Abu Bakar Mahmood believes the numbers will count for little when the arch-rivals meet at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on August 19. With India ranked higher and coming off a 3-1 win over…
Rajkumar Santoshi’s 2004 neo-noir action thriller ‘Khakee’ features one of the most memorable twists in Hindi cinema of the millennium. The film takes audiences by surprise when Aishwarya Rai’s character, Mahalakshmi, betrays her police colleagues and chooses to side with her lover, Ajay Devgn’s Yashwant Angre. Interestingly, Santoshi has now revealed that he deliberately kept…
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, most popularly known for her deeply human poems and speeches on courage, identity, and resilience. Her words often help us relate personal pain and experiences to universal hope, calling us to see our own dignity and potential in the stories of others.Even though our…
Shubham Jaglan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For Shubham Jaglan, winning the Kolkata Open golf was less about keeping an eye on the leaderboard and more about staying committed to the game in front of him.In testing conditions, with rain disrupting the tournament and one round being reduced, Jaglan produced a composed performance to claim the…
With today’s cosmic configuration, professionals are encouraged to seek clarity in communication and set clear expectations, particularly in financial dealings. Thoughtful negotiation and partnership dynamics will thrive when responsibilities are fully acknowledged. Astrological insights guide each zodiac sign through their unique predicaments and opportunities, fostering a mindful approach to managing both workplace relationships and business…
Some of us will miss that piece of paper It was a small rectangle of paper, perhaps six inches by three. I gazed at it with reverence due to a priceless work of art. It wasn’t a work of art, but for me it was priceless. It was the first cheque I’d ever received, for…
