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SMART WRITING ENSURES A ROUSING EXPERIENCE

THERE is a delightful old-school essence spread across Rahul Dholakia's Agni. Its portrayal of Mumbai and Mumbaikars seems to exist in a bygone era in how its protagonist, Vitthal Surve (Pratik Gandhi), displays a quaint middle-class charm.

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First look of John Wick spin-off Ballerina Unveiled

LIONSGATE has unveiled the first poster for Ana de Armas' character in Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick franchise.

Forbidden art

CENSORSHIP is the sword of Damocles that hangs over every creator's head.

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Demystifying night workouts

Have you ever wondered whether working out at the end of the day leaves a person worn out? Well, a research article titled The Pros and Cons of Morning and Evening Exercise suggests that exercising in the evening acts as an outlet for stress release after a day's work.

YULETIDE,

TNIE lensman T P Sooraj & scribe Mahima Anna Jacob bring you glimpses from the city gearing up for the holiday season

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SIP COFFEE & SING AWAY TO GLORY AT THIS CAFE

He envisioned setting up a project where music would take centre stage. He saved every penny to buy musical and audio equipment and fulfil his dream.

Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

COUPLE of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore. In an alternate world, the former, the World No 1 across all three regular formats (Classical, Rapid and Blitz), would have arrived in the city-state to play the final.

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People, planet held hostage by private profits

In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted resolution 5/14 to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

IWF to reduce number of categories from June next year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission.

Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks

JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.

Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil

Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day

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ISL: Punjab overcome Mohammedan to go 3rd

PUNJAB FC crafted two impressive goals in the second-half against Mohammedan SC to return with three points in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Friday.

De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from the dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

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Easing cycle to begin from February if inflation remains within target: Analysts

THE dual action of the RBI keeping the policy rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time and at the same time slashing the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps to 4%, offering a long rope to lenders to push credit at a comparatively cheaper rate, has left analysts community divided on the immediate next repo rate cut.

AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

WITH the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family.

Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.

Maruti, Mahindra, MG car prices to go up by 3-4%

GET ready to pay more for four-wheelers as top automakers are increasing prices of their models by 3-4% from next month.

CEAT buys Camso's Off-Highway tyres

LEADING tyre manufacturer CEAT is acquiring Camso brand's Off-Highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.

LG files paper for ₹15,000 crore IPO

If successful, LG will be 2nd major Korean brand after Hyundai to list on Indian exchanges

Recognised start-ups have created more than 16 lakh direct jobs so far, says Goyal

START-UPS that are recognised under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, across over 55 varied industries, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Rebels at Homs' doorstep, seize two more towns

Rastan and Talbiseh fall to insurgents who are now just 5 kilometers away from Homs

Iran launches its heaviest space payload

IRAN said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran's ballistic missile programme.

Truce talks resume: Hamas official

HAMAS official said on Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a cease-fire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.

South Korea's ruling party backs stripping Yoon's powers

SOUTH Korea's governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon's impeachment more likely.

Convict gets death for rape, murder of kid

A fast-track court in West Bengal on Friday awarded capital punishment to Mustakin Sardar for rape-murder of a nine-year-old girl in Jaynagar in October this year.

Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher

AN Assam civil services aspirant on Friday got a first-hand experience of how a district magistrate (DM) functions, reminiscing the 2001 film, Nayak: The Real Hero.

NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today

THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).