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'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

X owner Elon Musk flexed his political muscles last week when he used his platform to kill a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open. According to Vanderbilt University historian Nicole Hemmer, this kind of outside influence is hardly novel for Republicans, who for decades received their marching orders from the late right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh. Writing at …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler discusses Keanu Reeves' role as Shadow, Jim Carrey's return

Hindustan Times

Jeff Fowler, the director of the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' films, has taken fans on an exciting journey with the latest instalment, 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3', which hit theatres this weekend and is dominating the box office. Cast member Keanu Reeves and Director Jeff Fowler attend a premiere of the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at TCL Chinese theatre in Los …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics

India Today

Pop psychologists would call it the colonial conundrum; the inherent, almost instinctive, desire among former British colonies of south Asia to opt for dynastic rule as a substitute for royalty. Jawaharlal Nehru, very much kingmaker if not king, his daughter Indira Gandhi, the imperious queen, and even Rajiv Gandhi’s reign drew constant parallels with Camelot till things went sour. Excerpts …

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DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams

India Today

In a sweeping move to restore credibility and enhance transparency in the conduct of national entrance examinations, the Union government, under the aegis of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled plans on December 17 to restructure the National Testing Agency. At a press conference brimming with transformative announcements, Pradhan declared that the NTA would exclusively focus on entrance tests for higher …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: D Gukesh, the world’s youngest chess champion, was honored by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at a grand event organized by the state government on Tuesday. The Chief Minister presented Gukesh with a cheque for ₹5 crore and a shawl, while announcing the establishment of a “Home of Chess Academy” to nurture chess talent in Tamil Nadu. …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

Tamil Nadu MP writes to PM Modi, seeks tax waiver on Gukesh's cash prize

India Today

Tamil Nadu Congress MP R Sudha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging a tax waiver on the prize money won by newly crowned World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh. Sudha emphasised that precedent exists for such waivers, citing instances during Congress governments when sports icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri received exemptions …

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Yashasvi Jaiswal compared to Sunil Gavaskar, labelled 'batter of similar calibre' in massive praise from ex-India coach

Hindustan Times

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has heaped massive praise on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, drawing parallels between his technique, temperament, and hunger for big scores to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a century in the first Test against Australia “Two things,” he said. Jaiswal, ranked fourth in the Test batter rankings, has already made a huge mark …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

The Hindu

: Another political row has broken out between the State and Central governments over the Indian Air Force’s renewed demand that Kerala recompense the outstanding ₹132 crore airway bill incurred by the Ministry of Defense during disaster-related humanitarian operations since 2019. He said the Centre “unjustly” wanted the State to recompense the IAF for humanitarian operations conducted during catastrophic natural …

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1 week, 3 days ago

In Allu Arjun's bail hearing, court recalls stampede during SRK-starrer Raees' release

Hindustan Times

Telugu actor Allu Arjun's bail hearing in the Telangana High Court on Friday drew parallels to a similar case involving Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and his movie 'Raees', in which one person lost their life. The court granted him interim bail to Telugu actor Allu Arjun in the stampede case. According to the Live Law, during the bail hearing, …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Pagrav Dance Company’s ‘ Kattam Katti’ takes you into the world of kites

The Hindu

Excitement soars when one thinks of Uttarayan, the popular festival of kites in Gujarat. ‘Kattam Katti’ by Pagrav Dance Company, U.K., choreographed by Urja Desai Thakore is inspired by the festival. The dancers moved across the stage holding threads that transformed into stark red horizontal lines — this not only brought out the symbolism of the kite, but also carved …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Allu Arjun's lawyer draws parallel to Shah Rukh Khan's Raees stampede case

India Today

Telangana High Court hearing actor Allu Arjun's interim bail case, saw arguments over his alleged involvement in a stampede at the premiere of his blockbuster film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' in Hyderabad. The prosecutor argued that the police had issued instructions to prevent disturbances at the theatre, with Allu Arjun's lawyer drawing parallels to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' stampede case. …

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Allu Arjun says his character in Pushpa 2 The Rule is like ‘naya Bharat’: Kabhi rukega nahi, kabhi jhukega nahi’

Hindustan Times

Allu Arjun promoted his recent release Pushpa 2: The Rule in Delhi on Thursday. Allu Arjun did his famous 'jhukega nahi' gesture from Pushpa 2: The Rule while talking about India. Allu Arjun on India and Pushpa Talking to the press after the film collected over ₹1000 crore worldwide, Arjun said, “As an Indian standing in the country’s capital, I …

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1 week, 5 days ago

‘I didn’t come here to leave’: Famed NFL coach Bill Belichick unveiled as head football coach at North Carolina

CNN

CNN — The Bill Belichick era at the University of North Carolina is officially underway. The famed coach recounted a story about his childhood in the Belichick household, where his first words were, “Beat Duke!” – the university’s bitter in-state rival. I love what I do, I love coaching, I love the interaction with the players, I love building a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Thirty Seven Horses Under PMLA: A Peculiar Intersection Of Law, Luxury, And Financial Crimes

Live Law

When discussing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, we often think of freezing bank accounts, attaching properties, or seizing luxury vehicles. This case not only highlights the peculiarities of luxury assets but also underlines the flexibility of legal frameworks like the PMLA in addressing the challenges of money laundering in India. The Context: How Horses Came Under PMLA's Radar …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Country will run as per wishes of majority,' says Allahabad HC judge at VHP event; backs UCC

New Indian Express

According to a report in India Today, Justice Shekhar Yadav in his speech argued that practices like polygamy and triple talaq should not be justified by personal laws, emphasizing that these practices go against the respect for women in Hindu scriptures. Justice Yadav drew parallels between historical social reforms in Hinduism and certain ongoing practices within some communities. Justice Shekhar …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

CNN

CNN — The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. The fall of the House of Assad deals a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aspirations as a Middle East power broker – and raises new questions about the fragility of his own regime. “Putin has thrown Assad under the bus to …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ariana Grande Speaks Out On Comments On Her Body After Starring In ‘Wicked’

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ariana Grande took us down the yellow brick road to reveal how she feels about the public’s opinion on beauty standards. The actor, who plays Glinda in the 2024 movie adaptation of the Broadway play “Wicked,” recently sat down with French journalist Crazy Sally to discuss how she handles society’s beauty expectations. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images “It’s …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Old boys' club? South Korea plotters' high school links in spotlight

Raw Story

Key figures in South Korea's failed martial law bid share one key connection: they are all graduates of a prestigious, all-boys school in Seoul. President Yoon Suk Yeol's Tuesday declaration of South Korea's first martial law in decades was swiftly overturned by parliament, and the conservative former prosecutor now faces impeachment and possible jail time. And many pointed to parallels …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Investing in India profitable: Putin says Russia will now 'Make in India', praises PM Modi's policies

Firstpost

Russia President Vladimir Putin informed that his country will soon set up manufacturing plants across India. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘India-first’ policies and ‘Make in India’ initiative President Vladimir Putin believes that investing in India is “profitable” and announced that Russia is now ready to set up its manufacturing operation in India. Putin also praised …

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Forging the future: CP Gurnani, Aditya Ghosh discuss AI's role in empowering India

India Today

The India Today-Business Today AI Conference 2024, themed “Forging the Future of Innovation,” convened industry leaders and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping humanity’s future. During a session at the India Today-Business Today AI Conference 2024, CP Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of AIonOS, and Aditya Ghosh, Co-Founder of Akasa Air and Founder of Homage delved into …

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'I'm a semi-orphan', says Shah Rukh Khan as he draws parallels with Mufasa's story

India Today

Shah Rukh Khan, who dubbed Mufasa in the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King, drew parallels between him and the Disney film character. The superstar said that his life story is similar to that of Mufasa, who came to a forest as an outsider and became the King of the Jungle. Shah Rukh Khan, in a new promo for …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin Praises Modi’s India-First Policy and Make in India Initiative

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India-first policy and the Make in India initiative at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum. President Putin drew parallels between Russia's import substitution program and India's Make in India initiative, expressing Russia's willingness to establish manufacturing operations in India. President Putin also highlighted the significance of Russia's import substitution …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Beyond eerie': Columnist draws parallels between US and South Korea's political climates

Raw Story

While it might seem glib to compare the thwarted coup attempt in South Korea to the United States, columnist and editor James Downie warned that the two countries share "eerie" similarities. While it took six hours for South Koreans to block the president, it took five days for Congress to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump after the Jan. 6 …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

"They're gonna make it up": Hegseth claims Dems are running Kavanaugh playbook on his nomination

Salon

Pete Hegseth sees parallels between his embattled nomination for secretary of defense and that of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Speaking to Megyn Kelly on Wednesday, Hegseth said that the opposition to his Cabinet nomination was pulled straight from the "playbook" that Democrats ran against Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual assault by professor Christine Blasey Ford during his ultimately …

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'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler discusses Keanu Reeves' role as Shadow, Jim Carrey's return

From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics

DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams

MK Stalin felicitates Gukesh, announces to set up Home of Chess Academy

Tamil Nadu MP writes to PM Modi, seeks tax waiver on Gukesh's cash prize

Yashasvi Jaiswal compared to Sunil Gavaskar, labelled 'batter of similar calibre' in massive praise from ex-India coach

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

In Allu Arjun's bail hearing, court recalls stampede during SRK-starrer Raees' release

Pagrav Dance Company’s ‘ Kattam Katti’ takes you into the world of kites

Allu Arjun's lawyer draws parallel to Shah Rukh Khan's Raees stampede case

Allu Arjun says his character in Pushpa 2 The Rule is like ‘naya Bharat’: Kabhi rukega nahi, kabhi jhukega nahi’

‘I didn’t come here to leave’: Famed NFL coach Bill Belichick unveiled as head football coach at North Carolina

Thirty Seven Horses Under PMLA: A Peculiar Intersection Of Law, Luxury, And Financial Crimes

'Country will run as per wishes of majority,' says Allahabad HC judge at VHP event; backs UCC

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

Ariana Grande Speaks Out On Comments On Her Body After Starring In ‘Wicked’

Old boys' club? South Korea plotters' high school links in spotlight

Investing in India profitable: Putin says Russia will now 'Make in India', praises PM Modi's policies

Forging the future: CP Gurnani, Aditya Ghosh discuss AI's role in empowering India

'I'm a semi-orphan', says Shah Rukh Khan as he draws parallels with Mufasa's story

Putin Praises Modi’s India-First Policy and Make in India Initiative

'Beyond eerie': Columnist draws parallels between US and South Korea's political climates

"They're gonna make it up": Hegseth claims Dems are running Kavanaugh playbook on his nomination