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Entertainment
Rajinikanth's 171st movie is titled 'Coolie'
Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film with Lokesh Kanagaraj has been titled "Coolie", the director has announced. The movie, which is backed by Chennai-based production house Sun Pictures, is the 171st film of Rajinikanth's career. "We love you Thalaiva @rajinikanth #Coolie," Kanagaraj posted on social media platform X on Monday evening alongside a teaser...
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India Battles Volatile and Unpredictable Weather
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Brain Wellness
The Centre has set up a ‘National Task Force on Brain Health’, to address the rising concerns surrounding neurological disorders in India. Archana Jyoti speaks...
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BJP, Opposition lock horns over Modi remark
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IMD advisory aids farmers amid climate threats
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EC’s task force to tackle low poll turnout
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Setback for Mamata in WB
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Court rejects Kejriwal’s plea for daily doctor consultation
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Teenage chess prodigy Gukesh makes history
Kejriwal writes to Tihar Superintendent seeking insulin daily
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday wrote to the superintendent of Tihar jail where he is lodged since April 1, claiming he has been asking for insulin every day and that AIIMS doctors never said there was no reason to worry about his diabetic condition. His letter to the superintendent...
HC dismisses PIL seeking bail for Kejriwal, slaps `75,000 cost
Congress leaders protest against LS candidate picks
Ghazipur landfill fire sparks political slugfest between AAP, BJP
DoV writes to Anti Corruption Branch seeking probe on former DJB consultant
LG Saxena wife chief guest of 52nd Raising Day of Police Families Welfare Society
BJP holds mega gathering of saints to celebrate Samvat 2081
AAP protests outside Tihar
South Asian University to enhance capabilities to introduce AI in curriculum
AAP slams withholding of insulin from Kejriwal in jail
Rains, thunderstorms witnessed in several districts of MP
A new spell of storm and rainfall commenced in Madhya Pradesh, due to the active Western Disturbance. On Monday, there was rain and thunder in many districts including Bhopal and Raisen. There was rain and hailstorm for Dhar. There are dense clouds in Indore. It also drizzled at some places. A child...
13-year-old boy commits suicide by hanging
More than 1.10 crore voter slips distributed
Two-day 4th Samarth Bharat Conclave- 2024 inaugurated
NLIU organises unique program ‘Drop Everything and Read’
DPS, Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar students get best Parliamentarian, delegate awards
Free dental check up for a month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold roadshow tomorrow
Social, cultural life of MP on display at South Regional Centre
Serious efforts must to increase the voting percentage: CEO
briefs
AMIT SHAH TO VISIT ODISHA ON APR 25 Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah would arrive in Sonepur town of Subarnapur district on April 25, a BJP State leader informed on Sunday. He is to address a huge public gathering in Sonepur in the afternoon as part of the...
April 22: World Earth Day | Say No to plastic; stop the pollution
PhD candidates’ selection in ILS raises eyebrows
YouTuber Monalisa, hubby under ED scanner
NHRC seeks ATR on transgenders’ rights
Baripada hottest at 44.6 deg in State
115 fire points at Similipal till now
5,375 fire points detected in 7 days in State
BJP Dhenkanal LS Pravari meets Hota
DBF holds eye camp for underprivileged
BJP’s Geeta Koda files nomination for Singhbhum seat
Geeta Koda, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, has officially filed her nomination for the Singhbhum parliamentary seat, marking the onset of an energetic electoral campaign in the region. The nomination process, accompanied by a spirited rally, showcased the fervent support garnered by Koda as she seeks to represent the...
MTMC hosts Oncology Colloquium and Alumni Reunion
3 youths attack cook, police step up to arrest culprits
CII YI to host Safety Training Programme
RP Ravi Firing Case: Akhilesh Singh acquitted due to lack of evidence
DAV Bokaro Sector 4 students hold bicycle Rally on Earth Day
PAS Bokaro marks earth Day 2024
Family Welfare day organized at Bokaro general hospital
Roy hurls questions on Dhullu Mahto, JD(U) supports BJP
Earth Day celebrated at DPS Ranchi
Baghpat poll a litmus test for Jayant
Baghpat, historically known as Vyaghraprastha (the land of tigers), is one of the politically significant regions in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh and voting will take place there in the second phase of parliamentary elections on April 26. The Baghpat Lok Sabha...
SP fields Tej Pratap from Kannauj
‘Ramayana’ stars ‘Sita’ and ‘Lakshman rally for BJP’s telly ‘Ram’ in Meerut
UP minister Sanjay Nishad, son Praveen attacked, 4 arrested
BSP expels Bareilly zonal coordinator, district president
NOTA underscores growing discontent among voters
42 crorepati candidates in 2nd phase of UP LS polls
All construction works of Ram temple to be completed by Dec 24
Budaun LS seat crucial for both SP, Shivpal
Road Safety Fortnight in UP from April 22
SAD announces five more candidates for Lok Sabha polls
BALLOT BATTLE Unveiling its second list of candidates for the impending Lok Sabha elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday announced contenders for five parliamentary constituencies in Punjab, while the decision for the crucial Khadoor Sahib seat has been kept pending, adding intrigue to the electoral landscape. Among the prominent nominations...
Congress fields 2 women candidates from Hoshiarpur and Faridkot reserve seats
Brief
Defections shook Himachal poll landscape: CM Sukhu
Fake ‘candidate’ list doing social media rounds in Haryana: Cong chief Udai Bhan
Boost to SAD: ex-PPCC chief Kaypee joins ranks, Gets nominated from Jalandhar
Shiromani Akali Dal to support INLD in Haryana
HP CM Slams BJP for Fielding Congress Rebels in Bypolls
BSP announces 4 candidates for HP Lok Sabha polls
Massive Fire Engulfs Two Industrial Units in Baddi
Police find decomposed body of missing teenager
The police found the decomposed body of a teenaged boy in a ditch in a forest near Kathgodam in Nainital district. The boy was missing since February 17 this year, the officials said. They informed that the deceased has been identified as Bhaskar Dumka (15) who belongs to Bhimtal’s Padampuri but...
Police kill Tarsem Singh's killer in encounter in Haridwar
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Katha begins at Patanjali
Pritam Singh appointed head of Congress election campaign committee in U’khand
Congress’s anti women mindset reflects in list of LS candidates: CM
Priyanka to address rallies in Ramnagar, Roorkee on April 13
Modi to boost BJP’s chances of victory again with Rishikesh rally?
BKU postpones protest on Raturi’s assurance
UTU introduces ‘scholars for glance’ option for parents
U’kashi villagers threaten to boycott LS polls if road construction not resumed
Shah vows to end Maoism from C’garh in two years
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to eliminate Maoism from Chhattisgarh in two years. He told an election rally in Kanker that the Red menace has ended in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra and will be uprooted from Chhattisgarh too in two years if the BJP...
No relief to Anil Tuteja, judicial remand exended
Modi on two-day visit to C’garh from today
EC acts against MCC breaches
Cash, goods of Rs 47 crore seized since enforcement of model code
PM Modi changes direction, dimension of politics: Nadda
A scientific exploration of herbal supplements for well-being in India
168 candidates contesting Phase-3 of LS polls
BRIEF
Polling teams airlifted for remote Bastar
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Public sector banks don't have power to issue Look Out Circulars against defaulters: HC
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Vodafone Idea approves offer price of Rs 11 per equity share for Rs 18,000 cr-FPO
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Jio Financial shares climb 4 pc; hit 52-week high level post Q4 earnings
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Sensex climbs 640 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level in early trade
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SRM College of Pharmacy, Scitus Pharma enter pact to promote expertise, innovation
Sports
Jaiswal batted with maturity against MI, played cricketing shots: Lara
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That door is now closed: Narine rules out T20 World Cup amid purple patch in IPL
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Liverpool stays in the hunt for the Premier League title with 3-1 win at Fulham
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Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title
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Garbiñe retires from tennis
Technology
Infosys, Intel team up to drive enterprise growth with Gen AI
OpenAI reveals Voice Engine, but won't yet publicly release risky AI voice-cloning technology
Tejas Networks, Telecom Egypt ink pact to speed-up vision of Digital Egypt
India Abroad
Indian students bag NASA awards for Human Exploration Rover Challenge
You need big heart when bowling at the death: Sandeep
You have to have a big heart when bowling at the death while trying to execute your plans, insisted Rajasthan Royals medium pacer Sandeep Sharma after recording the ongoing IPL season's best bowling performance. Bowling after a three-week injury layoff, the 30-year-old Sharma wreaked havoc in the Mumbai Indians camp with a splendid 5 for 18 on Monday. "In this year's IPL, batters are going big and with the impact player rule, there is an extra batter...
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We need middle-order to get more runs: PBKS bowling coach Charl Langeveldt
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Du Plessis, Curran fined for IPL Code of Conduct breaches
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RCB win toss, elect to bowl against KKR
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Sunrisers smash DC bowlers to post 266/7 after record Powerplay score
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DC win toss, elect to bowl against run-machine SRH in IPL
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David, Pollard fined for providing illegal assistance to SKY against PBKS
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It was world-class batsmanship from Rahul and de Kock: Henry
Exotica
Welcome to the May edition of Exotica, the ultimate travel magazine for those seeking adventure and cultural immersion. This month, we have an exciting lineup of stories that will take you on a journey across India. Our cover story features the majestic Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, situated in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Our correspondent has captured the essence of the reserve with its lush green forests, sprawling meadows, and, of course, the tigers. The reserve is a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Get ready to experience the thrill of encountering these magnificent creatures up close and personal. For the foodies out there, we have an exclusive feature on Nagaland cuisine. Our writer takes you on a gastronomic journey to the far northeast, where you can discover the unique flavors and textures of this region's cuisine. From smoked meat to bamboo shoot delicacies, Nagaland has something to offer for everyone's taste buds. In addition to our other exciting features this month, we would like to draw your attention to the fascinating Burash flower, also known as Rhododendron in English. The Burash is a medicinal plant that grows in the Himalayan region and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant has many health benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation and fever. The Burash flower is also known to be effective in treating respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis, and has even been used to help alleviate pain during childbirth.