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When art comes under the scanner

We are a nation of extremes when it comes to the rules of censorship.

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Putting the new spunky Škoda Slavia to test on the Buddh Int'l Circuit

KNOCK, KNOCK MBA! IT'S NMAT THIS TIME!

ELT RESOURCE PERSON AND EDUCATION COLUMNIST TALKS ABOUT PARA JUMBLE AND READING COMPREHENSION, OFFERING SPECIFIC TIPS

'A pat on the back for independent artistes'

Grammy nominees Ricky Kej and Varijashree Venugopal open up about the creative journeys behind their celebrated works-from Kej's exploration of mental wellness in 'Break of Dawn' to Venugopal's featured performance alongside Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar-reflecting on the passion, purpose, and global recognition that fuel their music

Varun fifer in vain as hosts SA level series 1-1

A POOR display with the bat saw India post a modest 124 for six against South Africa in the second T20I of the four-match series in Gqeberha on Sunday.

Chess balm for Harika during postpartum phase

WHEN D Harika started feeling the effects of postpartum following the birth of her daughter in 2022, it was 'extremely hard to accept the changes I was having'.

WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR GAMBHIR DOWN UNDER

With Indian team leaving for Australia, here are some talking points...

Bagan come back from behind to hold Odisha

Odisha FC made a dream start in front of their home fans against Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League on Sunday. Hugo Boumous scored as early as the fourth minute to hand them an early advantage.

PCB seeks govt's advice on India not touring for 2025 Champions Trophy

WITH the BCCI communicating to the global cricketing body about not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place in February 2025, the ICC has officially informed PCB of the same through an email, it is learnt on Sunday.

Large caps are better than fairly valued: Bajaj Finserv AMC CEO

CEO Ganesh Mohan says consumption remains a compelling theme in Indian markets even if the sector faces short-term bearish sentiments

THE CRITICALITY OF CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

N the last column on the eve of the festival of lights, we initiated a discussion on how vital Term Insurance Cover is for anyone with even a single financial dependant.

HOW NOT TO MISS CHANCES TO CREATE WEALTH

In the world of investments, your biggest enemy is inflation. As you work hard to earn a meaningful living, you constantly strive for more because prices keep rising.

Bitcoin surges to record high; experts believe it will soar above $80,000

FOR the first time, Bitcoin surged over $79,000, driven by industry optimism about Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies in the near future.

Vistara merger: Section of AI pilots unhappy over different retirement age

A section of Air India pilots is unhappy in the run-up to the Vistara merger over different retirement age limits for pilots of the two Tata Group-owned airlines as the management is yet to address the issue, according to sources.

Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands

PAUL P John, the chairman and MD of Bengaluru-based John Distilleries, says he is not concerned about competition from Europe as long as Indian companies are allowed to do business there as well.

Netanyahu dials Trump again on Iranian threat

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday he had spoken three times with US president-elect Donald Trump over the past few days about the \"Iranian threat\" to Israeli security.

RUSSIA, UKRAINE EXCHANGE RECORD DRONE ATTACKS

Moscow fires 145 drones at Ukraine, shoots down 70 launched from Kyiv; Kremlin optimistic about Trump rule

Strict anti-conversion law, skill census: BJP

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released BJP's election manifesto for Maharashtra assembly elections, promising an increase in financial help under Ladli Behna Yojana from ₹1500 per month to ₹2100, old-age pension, farm loan waiver and hike in financial assistance to farmers from present ₹12,000 per year to ₹15,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Police arrest 2 shooters of Arsh Dalla gang for Sikh activist's murder...

THE Punjab Police on Sunday announced the arrest of two key operatives of Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla in Mohali for their involvement in the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in Faridkot last month.

Cong nominee's vehicle attacked, gunshots fired

STONES were thrown at the vehicle of the Congress' candidate for Samaguri assembly bypoll on Sunday, police said.

Woman doc takes fake Ola cab at KIA, files police plaint

A woman doctor, who boarded an Ola cab at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Friday night, realised shortly that he was an impersonator and reached out to the emergency helpline 112 later.

MVA: Caste census, free cervical cancer vaccine

THE opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Sunday released its manifesto for the November 20 polls, promising to safeguard the Indian constitution, bring back the glory of Maharashtra, raise per capita income, generate jobs and waive farm loans.

Six flights diverted from Bengaluru

A thick fog on Sunday morning at the Bengaluru airport resulted in poor visibility and diversion of six flights, including an international one, to neighboring airports.

ARE BBMP MULTI-LEVEL CAR PARKS TURNING INTO WHITE ELEPHANT?

Unless policies are designed to promote connectivity, prioritise mobility options, these measures will only worsen the problem: Expert

No date yet for 'Chalakara Dinacharane'

WHILE multiple requests were submitted to the state transport department to select a specific day in a year dedicated to the drivers-'Chalakara Dinacharane' (Drivers Day), it is yet to designate a day.

Cops urge techies to use public transport at least once a week

ON the occasion of World Transport Day, city traffic police urged citizens to use public transport.

Compensatory afforestation: BMRCL plants 25k saplings

THE BMRCL has planted 25,720 tree saplings as Compensatory Afforestation (CA).

Army officer martyred in Jammu encounter

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu's Kishtwar district on Sunday.

Act against Zameer: Guv's office to AG

ON Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's direction, his special secretary has written to the advocate general, directing him to take action against Waqf Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan for making allegations against a high court judgment.

Waqf row: CM orders Revenue Dept to withdraw notices to farmers

WITH just hours to go for by-polls to three Assembly constituencies, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday ordered withdrawal of all notices issued by the Waqf Board, staking claim to lands of farmers and other individuals.