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TR Vivek
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With Yogi Adityanath as CM of India's largest state, the BJP has launched Project Polarisation 2.0
The Gorakhpur strongman and Hindu hardliner's selection shows that communal concerns trump development.
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For the love of god: As KCR and Naidu compete over religious displays, is anyone pleased?
Both governments have spent thousands of crores of taxpayers money and state resources to fund festivals, host rituals and develop temples.
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With Infosys battle over 'values', yet another Indian corporate legend crashes to earth
Co-founder NR Narayana Murthy, an icon of middle-class India, is now seen as a stoker of factionalism in the house he helped to build.
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Trending
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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Why so vicious? Sasikala as CM is a natural outcome of the growing decay in Dravidian politics
The Tamil Nadu chief minister-designate is not the first person with few qualifications to assume a high office – and won't be the last.
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Arun Jaitley's boring budget is good news
In cricketing terms it was like the steady and serene accumulation of risk-free runs in the middle overs.
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Will the buck in the Vijay Mallya case stop with action against bank officials?
The CBI arrested former IDBI Bank chairman Yogesh Agarwal on Monday for approving a Rs 950-crore loan to the businessman, who continues to live the good life.
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Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Campaign against jallikattu is a case of outsiders passing a judgement without knowing ground truths
Close consideration should be given to the argument that the bull-taming event has helped sustain native breeds in the state.
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Remembering Rajaji: Independent India's rebel conscience-keeper
December 10 is the 138th birth anniversary of the politician who took on Gandhi and Nehru with force and civility.
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Firm's dire GDP forecast slammed for being biased – though it has consistently praised Modi policies
Ambit Capital has halved its growth projections for next year to 3.5%.
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The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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No demonetisation blues here: The obscenely opulent Reddy wedding shows us the politics of money
Bellary mining baron Janardhan Reddy pulls off a Rs 550-crore wedding for his daughter, with BJP and Congress leaders in attendance.
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After the boardroom battle, what becomes of Ratan Tata's legacy?
The man credited with expanding the Tata group's revenues 50-fold in his 21 years as chairman now rules a debt-stricken empire.
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Is complaining about Diwali cracker pollution really a case of 'Hindu shaming'?
The new rhetoric is making the air more noxious.
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The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour