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WHERE DAUGHTERS BREAK AND MOTHERS BLOOM

Two Tamil films screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India—Sivantha Mann and Amma's Pride—explored themes of marginalisation and resilience, weaving stories of daughters in struggle and mothers in unwavering love

Spilling the tea on a beloved BEVERAGE

Chamomile, recognised as safe by the USFDA, offers antimicrobial and anti-allergenic benefits through its essential oils and extracts. Its analgesic properties and wound-healing abilities make it a staple in modern wellness.

Of human bondage

Maw Naing's MA-Cry of Silence might be set in contemporary Myanmar, but it took me back to several Hindi films—right from the 50s to the 80s—that, like it, have dealt with the exploitation of the working class and the workers' fight for their basic rights, fair wages, and adequate working conditions.

FRAMES OF STRENGTH AND SISTERHOOD

A closeup shot of a girl reflecting in front of a mirror, a time-freezing shot of girls jumping in a circle joining hands, another zoomed-in picture of a girl in a kitchen, a medium shot of one in the living room posing with her parents, a portrait of a girl wearing a dark-coloured T-shirt, hair braided, a silver chain, and a beaming smile.

Unpacking a shifting identity

A push towards rigidity

BRATMAN BRINGS THE LAUGHS!

The Little Theatre is gearing up for this year's Christmas Pantomime, and they are bringing Batman, Robin, Joker, and Gotham city to the stage with Bratman

Coach says youngest IPL star Vaibhav preparing for top-level grinds since he was 7

VAIBHAV Suryavanshi, 13, created history on Monday as he became the youngest player to earn an IPL deal worth ₹1.10 crore.

HALF A POINT FOR GUKESH

The Indian Grandmaster plays out a draw against Liren on second day of the championship

Kohli turns back clock at right time

As Virat Kohli walked back, arms aloft, wearing the widest grin he had since that evening at Barbados on June 29, acknowledging the fans, his wife and teammates who had willed him on at the Perth Stadium on Saturday, he had reached a milestone that was long overdue—his 30th Test hundred and 81st international ton.

Ahead of ICC board meeting on CT, SL-A series in Pak postponed midway

THE timing could not have gone worse for the Pakistan Cricket Board. Only a few days before an important ICC board virtual meeting slated on November 29 to finalise the schedule of the Champions Trophy, the decision of the Sri Lanka A team to fly back home midway of the series due to political protests in Islamabad can further jeopardise Pakistan's chance of hosting the tournament.

NADA slaps 4-year ban on Bajrang for refusing to provide dope sample

THE Doping Agency (NADA) has banned Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for four years after the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel found him guilty of violating its Rule 2.3 (\"Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection...\").

Zomato CEO to forgo ₹3.5 crore salary till FY26

FOOD delivery platform Zomato's CEO Deepinder Goyal will forgo his annual salary of ₹3.5 crore until FY26.

HC stays order barring Reliance Power from bid

THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the Solar Energy Corporation of India's (SECI) decision barring Reliance Power Ltd, part of the Anil Ambani group, from participating in auctions for three years.

PAN 2.0 project of Income Tax Dept: All you need to know

THE Union Cabinet has approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.

7 Adani group cos face rating downgrades

Negative outlook stems from risks to the group's funding access and potential operational challenges, says Moody's

Big relief for VIL as govt approves waiver of bank guarantees for telcos

In a move that could provide significant relief to Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the government has approved the waiver of bank guarantees for telecom service providers on spectrum purchased before 2022.

Mahindra launches new electric vehicle lineup at starting price of ₹18.90 lakh

HOMEGROWN auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday launched its flagship electric origin SUVs - the BE 6e at a starting price of ₹18.90 lakh and XEV 9e at a starting price of ₹21.90 lakh.

Essar group co-founder Shashikant Ruia dies at 81

SHASHIKANT Ruia, the patriarch of the once-thriving Essar Group, passed away after a prolonged illness in the wee hours of Monday.

Will respond to Kyiv's 2 more longer range missile attacks, says Moscow

MOSCOW on Tuesday vowed to retaliate after announcing Ukraine had struck Russian military installations with US-supplied weapons, after President Vladimir Putin had warned Kyiv and the West against the missile attacks.

Hong Kong court rules in favour of equal inheritance for LGBTQ

HONG Kong's LGBTQ community won a major victory on Tuesday as the city's top court affirmed the housing and inheritance rights of same-sex couples, ruling against the government.

Netanyahu supports US truce plan with Hezbollah

Prime Minister to present ceasefire to Cabinet, terms not shared

Rebels seize key Myanmar town along China border

A powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, taking control of a lucrative rare earth mining hub in another setback for the military-led government, according to witnesses.

Row in House as Tejashwi asks Nitish to form panel for raising quota to 85%

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday asked the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to enact laws to provide 85% reservation to the deprived castes and economically weaker sections.

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Protesters reach Islamabad, six killed

JAILED former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters, demanding his release from prison, reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday after battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

Soren asked to appear in court in land scam case

THE MP-MLA court in Ranchi on Tuesday rejected Hemant Soren's plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in a case related to disobeying the ED summons in a money laundering case linked to land scam.

BENGAL Didi launches TMC protest against Waqf Bill

TRINAMOOL Congress's minority cell will hold a rally at Rani Rashmoni Road on November 30, opposing the Centre's proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Climate change poses threat to water sources

CHANGING weather patterns, climate change, and increasing human activities in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand are pushing the state's 206 perennial rivers and streams to the brink of drying up.

Himalayan state grapples with rising air pollution

THE toxic air plaguing Delhi has now begun to affect the Himalayan states, leading to an alarming increase in particulate matter.

Kin say custodial torture after death of 27-year-old in 'dry' Gujarat liquor case

Police initiate probe after family raises doubts