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With “dhul and pepa” echoing through the air and the fragrance of “kopou phool” heralding the arrival of spring and Bihu, Assam is also witnessing a parallel rise in political heat, as the state’s electoral battleground begins to intensify.The battle is far from routine. It is a defining contest that could reshape the state’s political…
Looking to impress: Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw trains in Delhi on Tuesday (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) It’s unfortunate that Shreyas Iyer misses out. It’s no fault of his, nor ours. He has to wait for his chance.” This was India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar while announcing the T20I squad for the Asia Cup last Aug….
Guwahati: With an eye on consolidating the NDA in Assam before the April 9 polls, the BJP on Tuesday brought back Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) into its fold after five years and firmed up seat-sharing with AGP, even as its current partner in govt, Bodoland-based United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), left the NDA earlier in…
People wave the national flags of Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) NEW DELHI: Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The country’s football officials are now trying to move their matches out of the United States, citing safety concerns and political issues, even though the…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is championing Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, asserting it has revolutionized Indian storytelling and will challenge South Indian cinema’s dominance. Varma believes the film’s success, especially with the upcoming ‘Dhurandhar 2’, sets a new benchmark, potentially overshadowing traditional South Indian productions. He suggests this shift could redefine the industry’s future. Ever since the…
NEW DELHI: Suggesting a major reboot in agricultural policy, Supreme Court Friday asked the Union govt to deliberate with domain experts and stakeholders to devise a remunerative framework to encourage farmers to shift from traditional wheat and paddy crops to pulses. During the hearing on a PIL questioning the govt’s wisdom in importing yellow peas…
Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…
The government’s move to relax foreign direct investment rules for China and other nations sharing land borders with India has drawn support from experts, who say the step attempts to strike a balance between attracting capital and protecting strategic interests. They also noted that the proposal for a 60-day fast-track approval window for investments in…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the cunning politician Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise, has responded to a controversy after Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol reportedly claimed that the character resembles him. As Bedi prepares for the release of the sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the actor clarified that the role was not modelled on any…
Veteran actor Supriya Pathak has voiced support for her former co-star Deepika Padukone, and her call for an eight-hour shift in the film industry. After Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ananya Panday, Spuriya, in her latest chat, was asked to share her thoughts on the debate. Supriya on need for 8-hour shiftsSharing her perspective on the…
