Illustrations from a gorgeous new graphic book on Mughal emperors help us reexamine these controversial figures in history as real people driven by the same motives as us—ambition, fear and love... [Read More]
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19 December,2024 10:48 AM ISTNew Year 2025 is just round the corner and we can’t help but lookback at the year just gone by. 2024 was big for India! Not only the country witnessed some of the biggest triumphs, but also events that reshaped global equations. From India’s T20 World Cup Win to the consecration ceremony of Ram Janma Bhoomi, here are some of the significant events that made news in India in the year 2024. ... [Read More]
28 December,2024 06:58 PM ISTA blast was reported in Delhi`s Prashant Vihar on Thursday, prompting a swift response from the authorities. The Delhi Police immediately cordoned off the area, while teams from the Crime Branch, Special Cell, CRPF, and Bomb Disposal Squad were dispatched to the scene. NSG commandos and a dog squad also arrived to assist in the investigation and ensure public safety. The area remains secured as officials work to determine the cause and nature of the explosion. Further details are awaited, and the investigation is ongoing. Delhi Police are closely monitoring the situation, with multiple agencies involved in the response. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.... [Read More]
28 November,2024 04:12 PM ISTWhile the whole world is waiting for details on his impending nuptials with Sobhita Dhulipala, soon-to-be groom Naga Chaitanya was at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Sunday to cheer for his team, the Hyderabad Blackbirds. The actor spoke about his passion for racing and encouraging more women to take up motorsports. Other star team owners John Abraham and Arjun Rampal were also at the grand finale.... [Read More]
18 November,2024 04:04 PM ISTDonald Trump, the President-elect of the United States has inducted Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy in his top cabinet. Speaking at an Americans for Prosperity gala at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump explained why he chose Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk for his Cabinet. ... [Read More]
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29 October,2024 12:38 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Guwahati, Assam, to pray at the Kamakhya Devi Temple, an important religious site. This visit comes just before the assembly elections on November 20, making it strategically significant. Shinde plans to perform his prayers at the temple on Wednesday. This isn’t his first visit; he previously came in June 2022 with 39 rebel MLAs during a political crisis that led to the fall of Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Shinde became Chief Minister on June 30, 2022, with support from the BJP, and returned to the temple in November 2022 for blessings. As elections approach, Shinde’s party, the Shiv Sena, has yet to announce its candidates.... [Read More]
23 October,2024 05:26 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged in a heartfelt discussion with the winners of the Chess Olympiad, recalling the success of the `Khel Mahakumbh` initiative in Gujarat and its significant impact on fostering a sporting culture in the state. He shared a video of his meeting with the gold-winning chess teams from the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad on his social media accounts. On X, he expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "A wonderful interaction with the Indian chess contingent that triumphed at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad." Modi`s reflections highlight the importance of promoting sports and the achievements of Indian athletes on the global stage, reinforcing the government`s commitment to nurturing talent in various disciplines... [Read More]
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