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Veteran journalist S Thyagarajan dies
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Chennai, Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments. He was 85. Read More
Assam Election 2026: Opinion Poll Predicts Hat-Trick For BJP-Led NDA, Himanta Top Choice As CM
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to be a central factor in the NDA’s prospects as nearly half of those surveyed (48%) named Sarma as their preferred Chief Minister. Read More
Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil Nadu
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A court in Tamil Nadu on Monday found all nine accused policemen guilty in the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam. Read More
Would Matt Brittin be the right person to steer BBC through challenging future?
Some might see that statement as platitudinous – obvious – but he’s viewed by those I spoke to as having been a success at the big tech firm. Read More
Ravi Kishan lauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’
Dhurandhar: The Revenge by Aditya Dhar opened big on March 19, thrilling with Ranveer Singh’s spy saga against Pakistan terrorists. Ravi Kishan praises it “intense, unforgettable” on X. Read More
Wankhede tells HC he never sought Rs 25 crore bribe from SRK
The legal battle surrounding the high-profile cruise drugs case took a fresh turn on Monday, with former Sameer Wankhede telling the Bombay High Court that he neither demanded nor accepted any bribe from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Kha Read More
Madhoo hints at Phool Aur Kaante 2 with Ajay Devgn
Madhoo Shah and Ajay Devgn debuted in 1991’s Phool Aur Kaante. Her recent IG story contrasts their then-now looks, joking “Phool Aur Kaante 2” possible after 33 years. Read More
Shoba Chandrasekhar’s heartfelt words on Sangeetha and family go viral
Shoba Chandrasekhar’s heartwarming statements about her daughter-in-law Sangeetha and grandchildren Sanjay and Sasha are resurfacing online. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Govt Employees May Get Up To Rs 15 Lakh Arrears, Big Salary Hike Likely
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Central government employees are likely to see a major salary revision under the 8th Pay Commission, with expectations growing over a possible increase in pay scales and lar Read More
Renault Duster Returns: Does The New One Match The Original?
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The Duster saved Renault back in 2012 and the new one pretty much has the same job to do. Read More
No Claim Needed: EPFO May Soon Transfer Unclaimed PF Funds Directly To You
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly preparing to step up efforts to clear unclaimed funds parked in inactive accounts, with plans to roll o Read More
Silver Prices Bleed Amid West Asia Conflict (March 23), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
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Silver Prices Today March 23 2026: Silver prices came under sharp pressure on Monday, tracking a broader sell-off in precious metals amid rising global inflation con Read More
West Asia War Makes Dalal Street Bleed: Sensex Cracks 1,900 Points, Nifty Nosedives 3%
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty crashed throughout the session on Monday and ended the first trading day of the week in deep red. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
Veteran journalist S Thyagarajan dies
Image: X@/g_rajaraman
Chennai, Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments. He was 85. Read More
Assam Election 2026: Opinion Poll Predicts Hat-Trick For BJP-Led NDA, Himanta Top Choice As CM
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to be a central factor in the NDA’s prospects as nearly half of those surveyed (48%) named Sarma as their preferred Chief Minister. Read More
Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil Nadu
.
A court in Tamil Nadu on Monday found all nine accused policemen guilty in the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam. Read More
Would Matt Brittin be the right person to steer BBC through challenging future?
Some might see that statement as platitudinous – obvious – but he’s viewed by those I spoke to as having been a success at the big tech firm. Read More
Ravi Kishan lauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’
Dhurandhar: The Revenge by Aditya Dhar opened big on March 19, thrilling with Ranveer Singh’s spy saga against Pakistan terrorists. Ravi Kishan praises it “intense, unforgettable” on X. Read More
Wankhede tells HC he never sought Rs 25 crore bribe from SRK
The legal battle surrounding the high-profile cruise drugs case took a fresh turn on Monday, with former Sameer Wankhede telling the Bombay High Court that he neither demanded nor accepted any bribe from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Kha Read More
Madhoo hints at Phool Aur Kaante 2 with Ajay Devgn
Madhoo Shah and Ajay Devgn debuted in 1991’s Phool Aur Kaante. Her recent IG story contrasts their then-now looks, joking “Phool Aur Kaante 2” possible after 33 years. Read More
Shoba Chandrasekhar’s heartfelt words on Sangeetha and family go viral
Shoba Chandrasekhar’s heartwarming statements about her daughter-in-law Sangeetha and grandchildren Sanjay and Sasha are resurfacing online. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Govt Employees May Get Up To Rs 15 Lakh Arrears, Big Salary Hike Likely
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Central government employees are likely to see a major salary revision under the 8th Pay Commission, with expectations growing over a possible increase in pay scales and lar Read More
Renault Duster Returns: Does The New One Match The Original?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Duster saved Renault back in 2012 and the new one pretty much has the same job to do. Read More
No Claim Needed: EPFO May Soon Transfer Unclaimed PF Funds Directly To You
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly preparing to step up efforts to clear unclaimed funds parked in inactive accounts, with plans to roll o Read More
Silver Prices Bleed Amid West Asia Conflict (March 23), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today March 23 2026: Silver prices came under sharp pressure on Monday, tracking a broader sell-off in precious metals amid rising global inflation con Read More
West Asia War Makes Dalal Street Bleed: Sensex Cracks 1,900 Points, Nifty Nosedives 3%
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty crashed throughout the session on Monday and ended the first trading day of the week in deep red. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
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Koneru Humpy challenges FIDE to host tournaments in Kashmir after Candidates controversy: ‘We do have lavish resorts’
Koneru Humpy has taken a dig at FIDE after withdrawing from the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Read More
‘Earth in a state of emergency’: UN climate body warns of energy imbalance in its annual report
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After Trump Pauses Strikes, Israeli Military Launches Attacks In ‘Heart Of Tehran’
After Donald Trump delays US strikes on Iran, Israel hits targets in the heart of Tehran as Iran denies talks with Washington and warns over Strait of Hormuz. Read More
Veteran journalist S Thyagarajan dies
Image: X@/g_rajaraman
Chennai, Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments. He was 85. Read More
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