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M.T. Vasudevan Nair: voice of the lone swimmer
The writer was ‘obsessed’ with the theme of the wronged individual and spotlighted it in his stories and films
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Months after bird flu outbreak in Kerala, poultry farmers still await compensation
Over 2.56 lakh birds, including ducks, chicken and quail, were dead/culled during 2024 outbreak in three districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, according to Animal Husbandry department
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'Nursery for infiltrators': Giriraj's big accusation against Mamata govt
Union minister Giriraj Singh accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of turning the state into a hub for Bangladeshi infiltrators, while Banerjee blamed the Border Security Force for facilitating the entry of militants. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the state government obstructed BSF operations.
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Telangana | Social Justice Forum demands 42% reservations for BCs in local body elections
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'Gautam Gambhir ko coaching tactics nahi aati'
Head coach Gautam Gambhir faces criticism after India's performances in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali believes Gambhir lacks coaching tactics needed for Test matches. Speculations have been raised about team's captain for the the Sydney Test after a video of Gambhir talking with Jasprit Bumrah went viral.
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Nimisha Priya case in Yemen: “We will do whatever we can,” says highly placed Iranian official
Official sources in the MEA had earlier told The Hindu that the case was tricky as India did not have official ties with the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels
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Tesla Cybertruck linked to attack in US, Musk says wrong vehicle ...
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven. The FBI is investigating terrorism links, considering that the vehicle contained a large explosive device.
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Questions raised over Tamil Nadu’s move to merge peri-urban panchayats with municipal corporations
The government earmarks ₹69 crore annually for 690 peri-urban panchayats at a rate of ₹10 lakh per panchayat, according to a Government Order issued in August 2023
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ONDC ‘empowering small businesses and revolutionising e-commerce,’ says PM Modi
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a government-promoted attempt to de-platformise e-commerce, and finished three years with 15 million monthly transactions on December 31.
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India captain Rohit Sharma dropped for SCG Test vs Australia
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the playing XI for the Sydney Test against Australia due to poor form. Jasprit Bumrah will lead, aiming to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team is expected to sees changes with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening, and potential debut for pacer Prasidh Krishna.
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Jaipal Singh Munda — the Hockey captain who fought for the cause of Adivasis vigorously
Jaipal Singh Munda was among the first to voice the demand for a separate State, Jharkhand, to be carved out of the tribal regions of South Bihar
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'If Rohit feels he's not pulling his weight, he can always step aside'
Former cricketer Madan Lal addresses Rohit Sharma's form, suggesting a collaborative discussion between team management and coach. Lal emphasizes the captain's ultimate decision. Rohit’s recent performances have been poor, causing speculation about his place. Lal advises that if Rohit feels ineffective, he should consider stepping aside. Frequent changes in Rohit’s batting position are also highlighted as a concern.
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Book darshan, accommodation only through official websites, says Srisailam Executive Officer
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T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates Chennai Flower Show at Semmozhi Poonga
Visitors can attend the flower show between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on all days until January 18, 2025
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Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
What are you saying, says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Lalu Prasad’s offer to join INDIA bloc
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'Rohit Sharma should fight out this phase'
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.
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Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds over 'It Ends With Us' premiere snub
Court documents have now come to reveal that Lively had tried to stop him from attending the film's premiere. But after he brought enough pressure to bear on her, she eventually released him and his crew this time but this time on what he describes as very humiliating conditions
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