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Asha Bhosle passes away: ‘With Umrao Jaan, she gave Lucknow a permanence’
Asha Bhosle was never just a voice; she was a presence – one that entered a moment and made it eternal. Read More
Before women’s quota bill session, PM Modi steps up direct outreach
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will address eminent personalities and women achievers from different sectors on Monday as he steps up his direct outreach to people to build support for bills proposing the implementation of women’s Read More
Cabaret to global pop, Asha lived ‘crossover’ before it was buzzword
Asha Bhosle
There are singers who belong to an era, and then there is Asha Bhosle, who treated decades like passing trends she would dip into and then outdo. Read More
West Bengal polls: Chandra Bose joins TMC, attacks BJP
Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Bose, joined TMC on Sunday in the presence of state education minister Bratya Basu and party MP Kirti Azad, reports Prithvijit Mitra. Read More
4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today
KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electo Read More
Paddington musical dominates Olivier Awards
The beloved bear’s stage show won seven prizes including best new musical and three acting prizes. Read More
Olivier Awards red carpet: Stars arrive for theatre’s biggest night
Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall. Read More
Balamory is back – Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
The cast of the rebooted children’s TV hit tell us the new series is a ‘love letter to the original’. Read More
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
From Dum Maro Dum and Piya Tu Ab To Aaja to Mehndi Hai Rachnewali, her versatility knew no bounds. Read More
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never. Read More
Government Increases Export Duty On Diesel To Rs 55.5 per Litre, Aviation Fuel To Rs 42
The Finance Ministry on Saturday announced a steep hike in export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), while leaving petrol duties unchanged.
Under the revised rates, diesel export duty has been increased from Rs 21. Read More
DA Hike Delay: What It Means For You
The delay in the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike announcement for April 2026 has raised some concern among government employees and pensioners. Typically notified in March, this year’s revision has taken a little longer. Read More
Adityanath calls for time-bound action to position UP as India’s ‘deep-tech capital’
Lucknow, Apr 10 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for time-bound action to position the state as the country’s “deep-tech capital” under the vision “Innovate in UP, Scale for the World” Read More
Jaypee Founder Jaiprakash Gaur Supports Adani Group’s JAL Acquisition After CoC Approval
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Jaypee Group founder supports Adani’s acquisition of insolvent firm.
Gaur expressed confidence in Gautam Adani’s leadership and legacy. Read More
Dalal Street Rallies: Sensex Up 900 Points, Nifty Over 24K Despite Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks
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Indian equity benchmarks surged Friday, driven by global market optimism.
Rupee strengthened early but faces persistent geopolitical volatility risks. Read More
Kissimmee adds attractions, dining experiences and accommodation projects for spring 2026
Kissimmee and Central Florida are adding a range of new attractions, dining options, festivals, and accommodation developments for spring 2026. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line christens its newest vessel ‘Luna’, expands Caribbean sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Luna, the latest addition to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in the Caribbean cruise market. Read More
Disneyland Paris unveils Disney Adventure World and opens World of Frozen
Disneyland Paris has entered a new phase of expansion with the opening of World of Frozen and the unveiling of its reimagined second park, now named Disney Adventure World. Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
Asha Bhosle passes away: ‘With Umrao Jaan, she gave Lucknow a permanence’
Asha Bhosle was never just a voice; she was a presence – one that entered a moment and made it eternal. Read More
Before women’s quota bill session, PM Modi steps up direct outreach
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will address eminent personalities and women achievers from different sectors on Monday as he steps up his direct outreach to people to build support for bills proposing the implementation of women’s Read More
Cabaret to global pop, Asha lived ‘crossover’ before it was buzzword
Asha Bhosle
There are singers who belong to an era, and then there is Asha Bhosle, who treated decades like passing trends she would dip into and then outdo. Read More
West Bengal polls: Chandra Bose joins TMC, attacks BJP
Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Bose, joined TMC on Sunday in the presence of state education minister Bratya Basu and party MP Kirti Azad, reports Prithvijit Mitra. Read More
4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today
KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electo Read More
Paddington musical dominates Olivier Awards
The beloved bear’s stage show won seven prizes including best new musical and three acting prizes. Read More
Olivier Awards red carpet: Stars arrive for theatre’s biggest night
Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall. Read More
Balamory is back – Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
The cast of the rebooted children’s TV hit tell us the new series is a ‘love letter to the original’. Read More
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
From Dum Maro Dum and Piya Tu Ab To Aaja to Mehndi Hai Rachnewali, her versatility knew no bounds. Read More
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never. Read More
Government Increases Export Duty On Diesel To Rs 55.5 per Litre, Aviation Fuel To Rs 42
The Finance Ministry on Saturday announced a steep hike in export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), while leaving petrol duties unchanged.
Under the revised rates, diesel export duty has been increased from Rs 21. Read More
DA Hike Delay: What It Means For You
The delay in the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike announcement for April 2026 has raised some concern among government employees and pensioners. Typically notified in March, this year’s revision has taken a little longer. Read More
Adityanath calls for time-bound action to position UP as India’s ‘deep-tech capital’
Lucknow, Apr 10 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for time-bound action to position the state as the country’s “deep-tech capital” under the vision “Innovate in UP, Scale for the World” Read More
Jaypee Founder Jaiprakash Gaur Supports Adani Group’s JAL Acquisition After CoC Approval
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Jaypee Group founder supports Adani’s acquisition of insolvent firm.
Gaur expressed confidence in Gautam Adani’s leadership and legacy. Read More
Dalal Street Rallies: Sensex Up 900 Points, Nifty Over 24K Despite Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity benchmarks surged Friday, driven by global market optimism.
Rupee strengthened early but faces persistent geopolitical volatility risks. Read More
Kissimmee adds attractions, dining experiences and accommodation projects for spring 2026
Kissimmee and Central Florida are adding a range of new attractions, dining options, festivals, and accommodation developments for spring 2026. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line christens its newest vessel ‘Luna’, expands Caribbean sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Luna, the latest addition to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in the Caribbean cruise market. Read More
Disneyland Paris unveils Disney Adventure World and opens World of Frozen
Disneyland Paris has entered a new phase of expansion with the opening of World of Frozen and the unveiling of its reimagined second park, now named Disney Adventure World. Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez seeks closer ties with China amid strained relations with US
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world’s second-largest economy as relations with the United States show signs of strain. Read More
Orban loses power in Hungary after 16-year rule as Peter Magyar secures landslide victory
Hungary’s long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat after 16 years in power, as conservative challenger Peter Magyar secured a landslide victory with a two-thirds majority, marking a major political shift and signaling a renewed alignm Read More
Asha Bhosle passes away: ‘With Umrao Jaan, she gave Lucknow a permanence’
Asha Bhosle was never just a voice; she was a presence – one that entered a moment and made it eternal. Read More
Before women’s quota bill session, PM Modi steps up direct outreach
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will address eminent personalities and women achievers from different sectors on Monday as he steps up his direct outreach to people to build support for bills proposing the implementation of women’s Read More
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