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From dependence on imports to self-reliance – India’s defence transformation accelerates

India is accelerating a strategic shift in defence driven by policy, rising regional tensions and a global surge in military demand, which is giving an impetus to this move. As one of the largest defence spenders, India is increasingly investing in both modernisation and self-reliance.In this year’s union budget, defence capital acquisition budget stood at...

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Rs 5.5 lakh unpaid! Arjuna Awardee slams Indian chess federation

President Pranab Mukherjee honors Abhijeet Gupta (Chess) with Arjuna Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 31, 2013 (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Arjuna Awardee Grandmaster (GM) Abhijeet Gupta, who became the first Indian to win five Commonwealth Chess Championship titles, has sparked a massive conversation regarding the treatment of athletes in India after taking to X...

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Has Mamata Banerjee accepted defeat? What her new X bio says

NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal...

‘Stars buy their own tickets worth Rs 18 cr on opening weekend’: ‘Block booking’ hits Tamil film industry
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‘Stars buy their own tickets worth Rs 18 cr on opening weekend’: ‘Block booking’ hits Tamil film industry

In recent times, the film business has become highly unpredictable with very few films actually connecting with the audience. Many films that post massive box office numbers are often accused of inflating collections through block bookings. What was once seen largely as a practice within the Hindi film industry, is also commonplace in the Tamil...

Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’
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Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’

Cardiologist Alok Chopra recently argued that cholesterol has been unfairly demonised over the years. Speaking on Eisha Chopra’s podcast, he said, “Cholesterol has become a swear word…everybody thinks it’s evil. The moment the cholesterol goes around 200, everybody gets a pill. You must understand that cholesterol is essential for life… Where does cholesterol come from?...

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TVK functionary attempts self-immolation as Vijay’s CM ambition faces delay

TIRUNELVELI: A 47-year-old functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) attempted self-immolation near Settikulam in Tirunelveli district on Saturday, reportedly distressed over the delay in his party leader Vijay’s ascent to the chief minister’s post.The victim, identified as Isakkiappan, serves as the TVK branch secretary for Puthumanai village.According to the sources, a staunch devotee of...

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