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One soul, many lives

25 Jul 2020 06:27 AM IST

A poet, a tarot reader, a filmmaker, director of the Dalmia Group and above all a writer—Laxmana Dalmia is all this and much more.

Covid-19: How to dress professionally, yet stay comfortable at home

25 Jul 2020 06:26 AM IST

Working from home is now a long-term reality for many people, owing to the global pandemic. There are many advantages to working from home, which include the time saved from travelling to office and back, the ability to spread out a day’s tasks as per personal convenience, and the opportunity

Karan Torani: Creating a timeless design story

25 Jul 2020 06:25 AM IST

There is something totally beguiling about a design story brought to life by a self-made couturier. A design stamp that even in the first few years of its birth is so strong that it can be identified: Just as you can recognise a Burberry check from a mile or Versace’s

Deepika’s ‘Taboo’ trick to kill lockdown boredom

25 Jul 2020 06:24 AM IST

Mumbai: Deepika Padukone has revealed how she is killing lockdown boredom along with family members. The actress took to Instagram to give a sneak peek into an intense Taboo game session that she played with husband Ranveer Singh and her in-laws. “TPL — Taboo Premiere League. With everyone bringing their

See you soon: Sanjana to Sushant on ‘Dil Bechara’ release day

25 Jul 2020 06:24 AM IST

Mumbai: Actress Sanjana Sanghi has a special message for her late co-star Sushant Singh Rajput on the day of release of his last film. Sushant and Sanjana co-star in Dil Bechara, which digitally premieres worldwide on Friday evening. Hours before the film launched, Sanjana paid a tribute to Sushant. Referring

Not irked to be recognised as Shahid’s brother: Ishaan

25 Jul 2020 06:23 AM IST

Actor Ishaan Khatter says he doesnt mind being recognised as the brother of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor. “I do not feel irked by the fact that I am often recognised as his brother. I came into the public eye at a young age of 15 and have been associated with

On The Beat

25 Jul 2020 06:23 AM IST

Music is woven into the fabric of our lives in multitude of ways. It works as a form of entertainment, something to share between friends or just a way to unwind after a long day at work. Unfortunately, due to long and hectic days, even during a pandemic, we barely

India overtakes France as Covid deaths cross 30,000 mark

25 Jul 2020 04:16 AM IST

India saw a record singleday spike of 49,310 Covid-19 cases, taking the total number over 13 lakh. The death count has now mounted to 30,601 with 740 new fatalities in last 24 hours. India is now the sixth most-affected country worldwide, deathwise, behind the US, Brazil, Britain, Mexico and Italy.

China, Pak in a secret deal to expand bio-weapons against India and West

25 Jul 2020 04:15 AM IST

Amid raging criticism from the international community over the coronavirus issue, China and Pakistan have entered into a secret 3-year pact to advance bio-warfare capabilities including deadly anthrax bacteria against India and their Western rivals, a report said. According to the secret agreement between the two countries, there have been

ISI changes its J&K terror strategy, tells LeT, Hizbul to recruit women

25 Jul 2020 04:14 AM IST

The recent successes of Indian security forces compel Pakistan intelligence agency to direct terror outfits operating in Kashmir Valley to enlist female underground workers and activate them.

Anti-China sentiments hit Chinese smartphones hard

25 Jul 2020 04:14 AM IST

After the recent India-China standoff in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, followed by India’s digital strike on 59 Chinese apps, the fortunes of the Chinese smartphone giants took a tailspin when their shares in the Indian smartphone market dropped to 72% in Q2 of 2020. According to a report

Relief for Pilot as HC orders status quo on disqualification notices

25 Jul 2020 04:13 AM IST

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered status quo to be maintained in the disqualification case against former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot and 18 Congress rebel MLAs. No action can be taken against Pilot and other rebel Congress leaders for now since Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi can’t act on disqualification notices