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India needs a gay icon to stand up for the entire LGBT community, here is why
January 12, 2017 9:01 pm
George Michael and Ellen Degeneres altered the perception of homosexuals in the UK and US. Unfortunately, India is yet to find its own homegrown icon with considerable clout, who can initiate a dialogue towards changing the perception of the LGBT community here.
These tweets show Donald Trump's contempt for media has not waned
January 09, 2017 7:31 pm
Trump, who is known for his wish-washy and flippant stance on several issues has constantly berated the media.
Is Akhilesh Yadav doing a Narendra Modi? Consider these similarities
January 04, 2017 10:50 am
Akhilesh Yadav, the scion of the Samajwadi Party and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, seems to have paid close attention to the drum of development Modi had been beating
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Maha Shankara Varaprasad Garu box office collection worldwide day 8: Chiranjeevi’s film earns over Rs 280 cr globally gross, emerges as the real Sakranthi winner
Updated: January 20, 2026 13:22 IST
Maha Shankara Varaprasad Garu box office collection worldwide day 8: Anil Ravipudi's action thriller, starring Chiranjeevi, has amassed over Rs 280 crore at the worldwide box office and over Rs 165 crore at the domestic box office.
Jana Nayagan Release Date Hearing LIVE Updates: Decision on certification for Vijay’s final film soon; hearing underway
Updated: January 20, 2026 13:21 IST
Vijay Thalapathy, Jana Nayagan Movie Release Date Madras high court hearing Live News Updates: Marking Vijay's final film before his full-fledged political entry, Jana Nayagan was supposed to hit the screens on January 9.
No Occupancy Certificate without sewage management, blacklist errant developers: Bombay HC to civic bodies
January 20, 2026 13:18 IST
The Bombay High Court passed the order after noting the "enormous magnitude of the human-created problem of dumping sewage into the Ulhas River in Thane district without proper STPs being constructed by builders".
As Nitin Nabin takes charge, a look at how BJP appoints its president: Unanimous choice, no elections
Updated: January 20, 2026 13:15 IST
Since it was formed in 1980, the BJP has never seen a contest for the post of national president, despite provisions for one in its constitution.
Tiger Global case: How Supreme Court drew a line between treaty benefits and tax dues
January 20, 2026 13:13 IST
The bench held that the investment structure lacked commercial substance and could not claim protection under the India-Mauritius treaty or its grandfathering clause.
12,000 cops, 72 hours: Punjab Police launch Operation Prahar to crack down on gangsters
Updated: January 20, 2026 13:28 IST
Gangsters based abroad are also in the Punjab Police's crosshairs as DGP Gaurav Yadav announces massive incentives for busting criminal modules.
Foreign currency seized from theft accused, complainant under scanner: Police
January 20, 2026 13:06 IST
The Vadodara DCB, which has taken over the case of theft from the local city police, is now faced with ascertaining the source of the forex - currency notes of over 20 countries worth Rs 2.7 crore, recovered from the seven accused arrested in the theft case so far.
‘We’ve lost our family… have we committed a crime?’: 170 Indians died in Malta boat tragedy. Close to three decades later, case still stuck in court
Updated: January 20, 2026 13:00 IST
The CBI lodged a case in 1997. Since then, most witnesses have either passed away, are untraceable or have settled abroad. The Indian Express speaks to families of victims who've been making the rounds of courts and tracks the current status.
‘Won’t scrap development plan, provide daily drinking water’: BJP after Ajit’s poll promises
Updated: January 20, 2026 12:58 IST
"It will not be possible to provide daily water supply. But we will ensure the alternate day water supply is down with full pressure," said BJP Pimpri-Chinchwad president Shatrughan Kate at a press conference on Sunday.
WBG Pioneers: World Bank Group launches flagship internship programme for UG, PG students, applications open
January 20, 2026 12:56 IST
The application window closes on February 17, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in March, with the first cohort commencing in April.
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