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Speakeasy: Delhi, Gurgaon take cues from the 'Prohibition Era'

July 20, 2022 10:18 am

The constitutional ban on the US' production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages gave rise to 'speakeasies'

Speakeasy: History Rewrites Itself

May 25, 2014 12:56 am

If you want to arrive at an impossibly simplified account of Indianness, just hit rewind.

Great Minds Think Alike

June 16, 2013 8:49 am

In literature,similar plot and structure can lead to vastly different outcomes. And it doesn’t involve plagiarism in the least

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Happy New Year 2026: Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Whatsapp Messages, SMS, Shayari, Photos, Pics and Pictures

Updated: January 1, 2026 09:20 IST

Happy New Year 2026 Wishes Status, Images, Quotes, SMS, Whatsapp Messages, Video Photos, Shayari: People across the world welcome the New Year 2026 with fireworks, celebrations, and gatherings as Thursday, January 1, marks the beginning of a new calendar year

Shark Tank India’s Ritesh Agarwal was 17 when investors asked his father to commit he won’t go to college: ‘Else we’ll lose our money’

January 1, 2026 09:19 IST

In an exclusive interview, OYO's Ritesh Agarwal shared how he will not invest in entrepreneurs w3ho take shortcuts in the upcoming season of Shark Tank India.

75-year-old man, wife die as fire breaks out at home in Delhi’s Shahdara

January 1, 2026 09:18 IST

The Delhi Police claim that the fire broke out after an LPG cylinder burst in the building in the Shiv Puri area of Shahdara.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 27 Update: Ranveer Singh’s film becomes highest-grossing Indian film in a single language

Updated: January 1, 2026 09:17 IST

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 27 Live Updates: Ranveer Singh-starrer earns Rs 10.5 crore on fourth Wednesday and has earned Rs 722.5 cr India net.

Looking ahead to 2026: Can the big stars, from India’s cricket teams to Lionel Messi and D Gukesh, defend their crowns?

January 1, 2026 09:15 IST

In this three-part series, The Indian Express team outlines what they look forward to in 2026

‘Praying for peace and happiness in our society’: PM Modi extends New Year greetings

Updated: January 1, 2026 09:10 IST

PM Modi wrote in a post, "Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society."

Beyond the ‘Word of the Year’: Why 2026 needs a ‘Value of the Year’ and what should it be?

Updated: January 1, 2026 08:48 IST

As 2026 begins, UPSC Essentials of The Indian Express asks a deeper question beyond trends and buzzwords: what should become the Value of the Year in an anxious world? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, offers an answer.

Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland

January 1, 2026 08:28 IST

President Donald Trump said his administration is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but warned that federal forces would “come back” if crime rises, following a series of court rulings against the deployments.

Ramayana, Dhurandhar 2, King, Jailer 2: The year 2026 will be make or break for action cinema

January 1, 2026 08:22 IST

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for action cinema, with major releases such as Dhurandhar 2, Jailer 2, King, and Toxic all set to hit the big screens.

Rekha refused to attend father Gemini Ganesan’s funeral; ‘proudest moment’ when he acknowledged her on stage: ‘Didn’t know what father meant’

January 1, 2026 08:21 IST

Rekha grew up with a single mother, and was never acknowledged by her father. When he died, she refused to attend his funeral.

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