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NEW DELHI: Delhi high court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Thursday said that she had decided to initiate contempt proceedings against some of the discharged accused in the excise policy case for posting “vilifying” and defamatory material against her. The court was hearing a petition filed by the CBI challenging the trial court’s decision to…
BAREILLY: A day after a video of a bride in her mid-20s alleging dowry demands of Rs 20 lakh and a new car was widely circulated online, the 29-year-old groom, a fashion designer whose family runs a business of iron materials, alleged that the “bride did not want to marry him because he is plus-sized.“The…
By Partha Sinha Every civilisation maintains a blacklist of words – impolite syllables that must never feature in annual reports, family WhatsApp groups or polite audio on flights. We treat them like emotional contraband. Yet strangely, these forbidden words carry a voltage that ‘civilised’ phrases cannot. They arrive unannounced, like monsoon wind – raw, truthful,…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Arvind Kejriwal, a day after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs from Rajya Sabha left the party. The BJP described Kejriwal as the “Rahman Dakait of Delhi” and released fresh images of what it called “Sheeshmahal 2.”Delhi minister Parvesh Verma in a press…
NEW DELHI: How did Beijing go from being the ‘smog capital of the world’ to footnotes in research papers on tackling air pollution? China has lessons for India.In a series of posts on X, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India, Yu Jing laid out the path that Beijing followed to drastically improve air quality….
Legendary Rabindrasangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya captivated a packed audience in Mumbai with a soulful performance. Returning after a long gap, she expressed her delight at the city’s enthusiastic reception and deep connection to Tagore’s music and philosophy. The evening, marked by song requests and a moving rendition of “Chirosakha,” reaffirmed Mumbai’s enduring love for…
Despite facing fluctuations in recent collections, ‘Border 2’ has managed to gather an impressive Rs 294 crore within India and an outstanding Rs 402 crore worldwide. Capitalizing on the Republic Day holiday, this gripping war drama, considered a spiritual continuation of the iconic 1997 film, features the dynamic Sunny Deol and a remarkable cast. ‘Border…
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday said every political party has the right to take its own decision on alliances, reacting to the Bharatiya Janata Party announcement that it will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections on its own.Speaking in Ludhiana, Badal said his party had also fought the 2024 parliamentary…
You’ll wake up with a spring in your step today. The Moon gives you a clear head, and Jupiter’s supportive glance lifts your mood like fresh morning sunlight after a long spell of heat.People respond well to your energy, so don’t hide at home. A family function or a social gathering can pop up, even…
Your day begins with a soft anchor, your mother’s support feels like a steady hand on your shoulder. The Moon’s warmth in your domestic zone makes home matters move faster than you expected, and you’ll feel oddly brave about decisions that usually take weeks.You may find yourself checking property listings, speaking to a broker, or…
