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We love Parineeti Chopra’s new avatar, but don’t look at it as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ formula

“These photos of Parineeti Chopra will inspire you to hit the gym” “Parineeti Chopra’s smokin’ hot new avatar!” “Parineeti stuns all with sexy figure” These are headlines across all news portals about Parineeti Chopra’s much hyped, new, fit avatar. On Wednesday afternoon, we were presented with several images of a fitter, stronger, grungy-er looking Chopra

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Watch: Kajol calls Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani a ‘clash of the titans’

There is enough betting going on between two of the biggest films in Decemeber —Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani. Makers of both the films have let all their marketing arsenals loose, and have set aside a big share of their budget to woo the audience to secure their collection on the releasing weekend, 18th December. Kajol,

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‘His performances are without fault’: Amitabh Bachchan on the influence of Dilip Kumar

Amitabh Bachchan has hero-worshipped Dilip Kumar from the time he decided to become an actor. We can see traces of the Tragedy King’s style in the Bachchan’s early performances in Saat Hindustani, Anand and Parwaana. Later in Ramesh Sippy’s historic Shakti, he got an opportunity to share screen space with his idol. In a chat

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IPTL: Nadal sparkles as Indian aces crush Philippines Mavericks in New Delhi

Legendary Rafael Nadal was at his energetic best in his two wins as rampaging Indian Aces continued their sparkling run in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) with a 30-12 rout of the Philippines Mavervicks, on the opening day of the Indian leg of the event. Nadal, the 14-time Grand Slam winner, combined with India’s

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First plane carrying 163 Syrian refugees arrives in Canada, PM Trudeau calls for ‘open hearts’

The first Canadian government plane carrying Syrian refugees arrived in Toronto late Thursday where they will be greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is pushing forward with his pledge to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February. The arrival of the military flight carrying 163 refugees comes amid an intense debate in

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Jiah Khan suicide: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against Sooraj Pancholi

A statement of a psychiatrist has helped the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) build its case against Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi who has been charged with abetement to suicide of his former actor girlfriend, Jiah Khan. “The statement of the doctor has been recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) before

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Islamic State finance chief confirmed killed in coalitic air strike: US

The Islamic State group’s finance chief has been confirmed killed in a coalition air strike last month, US officials said Thursday. Abu Saleh was killed in late November, US military spokesman Colonel Steve Warren said in a videoconference from Baghdad, calling him “one of the most senior and experienced members” of the group’s financial network.

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Closure, confusion and conflict of interest: Here’s why the National Herald case deserves a trial

The Delhi HC judgment rejecting application filed by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to quash the summons issued to them by the trial court in the National Herald case has created perhaps the biggest political storm in recent years. Many eminent individuals have already explained the National Herald case in an elaborate manner and,

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Sonia’s ‘foreign origin’ and more: Pawar charts NCP’s formation in book

It was not only Sonia Gandhi’s “foreign origin” but instances of his decisions being overruled and the denial of the Congress Parliamentary Party leader post that prompted Sharad Pawar to form NCP, reveals his autobiography. “What really took the cake was a shocking amendment to the constitution of the Congress Parliamentary Party which was brought

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Mamata takes Kejriwal around Parliament: Why there’s more to this than meets the eye

On Wednesday when West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee took her Delhi counterpart and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on a tour of Parliament House, she wasn’t merely acting as a guide. She was also sending out a strong signal to her rivals and opponents that she has him on

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Sushma Swaraj to explain government turn around on Pakistan in Parliament

Parliamentarians and diplomats are awaiting external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj to explain, the rationale behind the sudden turn of government stand vis-a-vis resumption of dialogue with Pakistan. Though, she has returned to Delhi, she will be making a statement in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Officials here have refused to disclose the specifics of what

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Express in Paris: Hectic backstage talks take centrestage as deadline nears

As the clock ticked away, all the main actors at the climate talks here exited the stage on Thursday and moved backstage to strike last-minute compromises to reach the global agreement they had promised they would deliver in Paris. With just one day to go for the scheduled finish of the two-week conference, that agreement

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No celebrations this year: Manohar Parrikar asks people not to spend money for his birthday

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday appealed to the people to contribute to the Goa Chief Minister’s fund to help victims of the recent Chennai floods instead of spending money for his birthday. “People of Goa have always supported and showered their blessings on me. On the occasion of my 60th birthday on 13th December,

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PM Modi tweets birthday greetings to President Pranab Mukherjee, says he is a ‘invaluable asset’

Prime Minster Narendra Modi today greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his 80th birthday, saying he is an “invaluable asset” to the nation. “I convey my heartfelt wishes to our beloved President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi tweeted. I convey my heartfelt wishes to our beloved

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India and US to participate in more bilateral military exercises

India and US have decided to further deepen their military-to-military ties by participating in more bilateral exercises. The decision came during a meeting between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his US counterpart Ashton Carter yesterday. Parrikar informed Carter about India’s decision to participate in the Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) multilateral naval exercise in 2016. The Indian Air

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Islamic State finance chief confirmed killed in air strike: US

The Islamic State group’s finance chief has been confirmed killed in a coalition air strike last month, US officials said on Thursday. Abu Saleh was killed in late November, US military spokesman Colonel Steve Warren said in a videoconference from Baghdad, calling him “one of the most senior and experienced members” of the group’s financial

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David Headley turns approver in 26/11 terror attacks trial, after being pardoned by Tada court

The TADA court in Mumbai on Thursday pardoned David Headley after he offered to become approver in the 26/11 case. The court agreed to Headley’s demand for pardon on the condition that he tells all on the 26/11 attack role of other conspirators. The next hearing is set for 8 February 2016. David Coleman Headley,

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US updates gas-turbine engine technology transfer policy to India

The United States has updated its policy on gas-turbine engine technology transfer to India, a move that should lead to expanded cooperation in production and design of jet-engine components, a joint statement said on Thursday. US Defense Secretary Ash Carter informed Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar of the decision during the latter’s visit to Washington

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