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Indian Painter Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' Sells For Record Rs 61.8 Crore
Contemporary and modernist master Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' went under the hammer for Rs 61.80 crore at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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Opinion | The Emergence Of The Hindu Vote Bank In India
The heightened sense of Hindu identity has become a defining political and social reality in contemporary India.
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"Commercial Exploitation": Bombay High Court On Use Of Woman's Pic In Government Ads
The Bombay High Court has termed the use of a woman's image without her consent in government advertisements as "commercial exploitation" and "quite serious" considering the contemporary electronic era and social media.
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Opinion | Deva: Why Bollywood Loves Bachchan, But Not His Rebellion
Deva never quite knows what to do with the legacy it seeks to honour. It becomes just another cop-actioner, using Bachchan as bait but never embodying his rebellion. A film that, like much of contemporary Bollywood, chooses comfort over courage.
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Opinion | Outdated Laws Are Stifling India's Private Universities
In the contemporary landscape of higher education, India's private universities are being stifled by outdated regulations crafted decades ago, when the government sought to maintain oversight over private institutions and protect students from exploi
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Insecure: Cast, Plot, Where to Watch in India
The acclaimed comedy-drama series Insecure, created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, follows Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji navigating relationships, careers, and identity in Los Angeles. With its authentic storytelling and relatable characters, the HBO series has garnered widespread acclaim, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Spanning fiv...
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Kalinga Literary Festival Unveils Longlisted Titles for 4th Annual Book Awards
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the longlisted titles for its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards, highlighting the best in contemporary literature across multiple genres.
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Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Discusses Ties With Singapore's Deputy PM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed with him ways to take forward contemporary bilateral partnership.
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Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line
With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.
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PM Modi Launches C-295 Aircraft Facility In Gujarat, Gives Hat Tip To Ratan Tata
The C-295 is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro-748 planes.
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Call Me Bae Review: A Riches-to-Rags to Success Story With Ananya Panday In It
Ananya Panday’s web series debut digs on the debatable fate of true journalism in current times.
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Naseeruddin Shah On Working With Contemporary Pankaj Kapur: "He Is Unpredictable And Always Prepared"
Kapur, 70, said he has deep admiration for Shah and his craft.
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Chief Of Defence Staff, US Indo-Pacific Command Affirm Strong Defence Ties
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, along with Admiral John Christopher Aquilino of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
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Grammy Awards: Indians Bag 6 Grammys; Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain's Band Wins Best Global Music Album
At 66th Annual Grammy Awards, India won six Grammys, three of which were secured by Zakir Hussain. Shankar Mahadevan wins his first Grammy alongside Hussain for their fusion band Shakti's latest release This Moment. Best Global Music Performance is won by Zakir Hussain's song Pashto, which also features Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. Best Contem...
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Use AI, Social Media To Spread Sanatana Dharma: Seers At Tirumala Huddle
From using AI to simplifying complex philosophy into easy-to-understand narratives for school children, Hindu seers are advocating the use of latest tech to spread the Hindu dharma among young children and make it relevant in the contemporary world.
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Indian Painter Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' Sells For Record Rs 61.8 Crore
Contemporary and modernist master Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' went under the hammer for Rs 61.80 crore at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction in Mumbai on Wednesday.
-
Opinion | The Emergence Of The Hindu Vote Bank In India
The heightened sense of Hindu identity has become a defining political and social reality in contemporary India.
-
"Commercial Exploitation": Bombay High Court On Use Of Woman's Pic In Government Ads
The Bombay High Court has termed the use of a woman's image without her consent in government advertisements as "commercial exploitation" and "quite serious" considering the contemporary electronic era and social media.
-
Opinion | Deva: Why Bollywood Loves Bachchan, But Not His Rebellion
Deva never quite knows what to do with the legacy it seeks to honour. It becomes just another cop-actioner, using Bachchan as bait but never embodying his rebellion. A film that, like much of contemporary Bollywood, chooses comfort over courage.
-
Opinion | Outdated Laws Are Stifling India's Private Universities
In the contemporary landscape of higher education, India's private universities are being stifled by outdated regulations crafted decades ago, when the government sought to maintain oversight over private institutions and protect students from exploi
-
Insecure: Cast, Plot, Where to Watch in India
The acclaimed comedy-drama series Insecure, created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, follows Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji navigating relationships, careers, and identity in Los Angeles. With its authentic storytelling and relatable characters, the HBO series has garnered widespread acclaim, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Spanning fiv...
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Kalinga Literary Festival Unveils Longlisted Titles for 4th Annual Book Awards
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the longlisted titles for its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards, highlighting the best in contemporary literature across multiple genres.
-
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Discusses Ties With Singapore's Deputy PM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed with him ways to take forward contemporary bilateral partnership.
-
Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line
With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.
-
PM Modi Launches C-295 Aircraft Facility In Gujarat, Gives Hat Tip To Ratan Tata
The C-295 is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro-748 planes.
-
Call Me Bae Review: A Riches-to-Rags to Success Story With Ananya Panday In It
Ananya Panday’s web series debut digs on the debatable fate of true journalism in current times.
-
Naseeruddin Shah On Working With Contemporary Pankaj Kapur: "He Is Unpredictable And Always Prepared"
Kapur, 70, said he has deep admiration for Shah and his craft.
-
Chief Of Defence Staff, US Indo-Pacific Command Affirm Strong Defence Ties
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, along with Admiral John Christopher Aquilino of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
-
Grammy Awards: Indians Bag 6 Grammys; Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain's Band Wins Best Global Music Album
At 66th Annual Grammy Awards, India won six Grammys, three of which were secured by Zakir Hussain. Shankar Mahadevan wins his first Grammy alongside Hussain for their fusion band Shakti's latest release This Moment. Best Global Music Performance is won by Zakir Hussain's song Pashto, which also features Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. Best Contem...
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Use AI, Social Media To Spread Sanatana Dharma: Seers At Tirumala Huddle
From using AI to simplifying complex philosophy into easy-to-understand narratives for school children, Hindu seers are advocating the use of latest tech to spread the Hindu dharma among young children and make it relevant in the contemporary world.
