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Satyajit Ray Received His Oscar From a Hospital Bed: The Remarkable Academy Awards Moment
Satyajit Ray Received His Oscar From a Hospital Bed: The Remarkable Academy Awards Moment
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A hospital room in Kolkata became the setting for history when Satyajit Ray accepted the Honorary Academy Award from his bed in 1992, marking global recognition of Indian cinema
LPG Concerns Spark Electric Cooking Rush as Homes and Restaurants Scramble for Alternatives
LPG Concerns Spark Electric Cooking Rush as Homes and Restaurants Scramble for Alternatives
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LPG supply jitters are sending households and restaurants hunting for backup heat. Induction cooktops are vanishing from quick-commerce shelves as kitchens quietly plug into a new way of cooking
Israel Prepares for ‘Three More Weeks’ of Military Operations in Iran
Israel Prepares for ‘Three More Weeks’ of Military Operations in Iran
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The Israel Defense Forces said operations against Iran are advancing ahead of schedule with weeks of strikes planned, while also launching limited ground operations against Hezbollah positions in sout ...
SEAMEC Shares Jump After Rs 411-Crore ONGC Contract for Samudra Sevak Vessel Operations
SEAMEC Shares Jump After Rs 411-Crore ONGC Contract for Samudra Sevak Vessel Operations
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A consortium led by SEAMEC has secured a ₹410.74-crore ONGC contract to operate and maintain the vessel Samudra Sevak for 738 days, boosting investor interest amid strong financial turnaround
Oscars 2026: Historic Wins, Political Statements and Red Carpet Elegance Define the Night
Oscars 2026: Historic Wins, Political Statements and Red Carpet Elegance Define the Night
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One Battle After Another and Sinners led the night, Timothée Chalamet lost to Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley swept the season, KPop Demon Hunters got everyone singing and women on and off screen ...
‘Very Grateful’: Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
‘Very Grateful’: Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj received Lifetime Achievement honours at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, reflecting on their journeys, mentors and the continued growth of Indian cricket across generations
Australia Rules Out Gulf Deployment; South Korea, UK, and Canada Weigh Strait of Hormuz Mission
Australia Rules Out Gulf Deployment; South Korea, UK, and Canada Weigh Strait of Hormuz Mission
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American allies respond cautiously to President Trump’s call for warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Australia and Japan refuse, South Korea deliberates, and the UK and Canada continue diplomatic discus ...
Hormuz Disruption Raises Oil Market Fears While India Seeks Supply Alternatives
Hormuz Disruption Raises Oil Market Fears While India Seeks Supply Alternatives
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Oil executives warned Donald Trump that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could deepen the global fuel crisis, while Morgan Stanley said India faces short term supply risks but has buffers
Iran Threatens to Target Support Network of USS Gerald R. Ford
Iran Threatens to Target Support Network of USS Gerald R. Ford
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Iran warned logistical facilities supporting the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group could be targeted, as Emmanuel Macron urged Tehran to halt regional attacks and restore Strait of Hormuz navigation
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Shivraj Hits His Target
Shivraj Hits His Target
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Power Shift In Patna: Bihar moves on even as Nitish Kumar remains central to the transition
Nitish Kumar may soon be out of state politics but his influence on events and decisions will not evaporate overnight. Kumar has not been free of idiosyncrasies and has made opportunistic decisions as ...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: The Next Contest
The DMK’s incumbency, the AIADMK’s attempt at revival and the entry of smaller players are reshaping the familiar political arithmetic in the state
Change of Guard In Bihar
Change of Guard In Bihar
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Twist In the Script
Twist In the Script
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100 million strong! PM Modi becomes the most followed world leader on Instagram
US President Donald Trump holds the second spot with 43.2 million followers
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