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"Ek baar agar koi cheez successful ho gayi, to log use hi baar-baar karwana chahte hain": Paresh Rawal admits to sometimes facing monotony in work

Mumbai, April 6 -- Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has been enthralling audiences with his impeccable acting skills for over 40 years. From making us laugh as Babu Rao in the Hera Pheri franchise to unleas... Read More


OMCs cut refinery prices to limit losses

New Delhi, April 6 -- In a first since fuel price deregulation, Indian state-run oil marketing companies will pay refineries a discounted price for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kero... Read More


TV makers brace for sales hit amid war

New Delhi, April 6 -- The TV industry, which already faces soaring prices of memory chips (RAM), is bracing for a decline in sales, weighed down by rising cost of plastics to ocean freight on account ... Read More


Depositors insurance for co-op credit societies

MUMBAI, April 6 -- In a move to safeguard the financial interests of depositors in cooperative credit societies, the state cooperation department has initiated a plan to introduce 'deposit insurance' ... Read More


Maharashtra launches double-check screening to tackle malnutrition issue

MUMBAI, April 6 -- The Maharashtra government has decided to introduce a "double-check" system to curb malnutrition by conducting joint screenings of children aged 0 to 6 years at anganwadi centres ev... Read More


In the state polls, a battle of competing narratives

India, April 6 -- Four states and one Union territory will witness a war of ideas this month. It would be a mistake to consider the upcoming assembly elections as mere jousting for power by rival poli... Read More


West Asia impetus for India's EV transition

India, April 6 -- The ongoing West Asia crisis is an important warning on India's energy dashboard. India imports over 87% of its crude oil requirements, and more than a fifth originates from or trans... Read More


Enhancing women's legislative leadership

India, April 6 -- India stands at a moment of extraordinary opportunity - to reshape its legislatures, elevate women's leadership, and build a democracy that truly reflects the strength of its people.... Read More


The debt burden on democracy

India, April 6 -- Indian politics is a polarised space, but only in the social realm. While political parties often trade charges with each other on questions of religion and caste, there is one area ... Read More


India food staples prices ease despite war: Govt

New Delhi, April 6 -- The government's measures have kept prices of essential commodities in India stable, with staples such as rice, wheat, atta and pulses showing a decline over the year and month p... Read More