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Breaking down news: Ways of Seeing

April 18, 2015 3:36 am

only preferential access paid for in ways hidden from the user is at issue in India, not neutrality in its many-splendoured glory.

Shiv Senas Dalit hatred behind denial of seat to Athavale

March 19, 2012 11:06 am

Cong said denial of RS nomination to Athavale is reflection of partys hatred towards Dalit community.

Which way will the Dalit vote swing? Cong,BSP hopeful

May 06, 2009 1:15 am

The Congress has traditionally depended on Dalit votes in every election to improve the poll prospects of its candidates.

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Washington Sundar suffered a side strain during the first NZ ODI and has subsequently been ruled out of the series. (PTI Photo)

‘When Shubman Gill was injured, he did not come out to bat’: Former India batter slams team for risking Washington Sundar in NZ ODI

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:23 IST

Washington Sundar is part of the 15-member squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup and has now been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series. He is also doubtful to start in the five-match T20I series against the Kiwis.

A woman lights a cigarette from a burning photograph of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei; an ad for Phillip Morris cigarettes. (Source: X@@OOCprogresismo2/Wikimedia Commons)

The long, uneasy history of women, cigarettes, and freedom

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:21 IST

Once engineered as a symbol of women’s liberation, the cigarette has travelled a long road from corporate manipulation to cinematic cliché, and now, to acts of rebellion under Iran’s authoritarian rule.

Exclusive | Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre’s panel

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:20 IST

Also proposes introducing competitive tests in Class 11, more weight to board exam results in college admissions

A lunch of palak paneer, and how two Indian students won a $200,000 settlement with US university

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:20 IST

Following a civil suit against University of Colorado Boulder over a “discriminatory” kitchen policy in September, the varsity settled. The duo ensured it gave them their Master’s degrees, and are now back home

The Raja Saab Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4 Live Updates

The Raja Saab Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4 Update: Prabhas’ film earns just Rs 6.6 cr on first Monday, grosses Rs 183 cr worldwide

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:19 IST

The Raja Saab Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4 Live Updates: Prabhas' horror-comedy dips to single digits on its first Monday. However it has crossed the Rs 180 crore mark worldwide.

‘Annamalai shouldn’t have been spoken in that manner’: Sena chief Eknath Shinde on BJP leader’s remark on Mumbai

January 13, 2026 09:14 IST

Eknath Shinde said the Shiv Sena’s position on Mumbai and Marathi identity was clear and non-negotiable, and should not be judged by stray comments made by leaders from other parties.

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60 per cent this year

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:13 IST

Jal Shakti is still awaiting the Cabinet to approve an extension of the scheme till 2028, and in the absence of such an approval, it was felt the entire budgeted amount could not be spent in the remaining 2-3 months of the financial year.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 1 Update: Chiranjeevi’s film earns Rs 44.25 crore worldwide

Updated: January 13, 2026 09:13 IST

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Live Updates: On Monday, its first day of release, the Chiranjeevi film earned around Rs 28.5 crore net in India. Meanwhile, its worldwide collection stands at Rs 44.25 crore.

Apple turns to Google’s Gemini to power next-gen Siri in multi-year AI deal

January 13, 2026 09:08 IST

Apple has signed a multi-year agreement with Google to use its Gemini AI models for powering a more personalised version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence features.