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Maritime security has made the country safer
Maritime security has made the country safer

Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is revered as the City of Dreams, symbolizing boundless aspirations and opportunities. Countless individuals have realized their ambitions and attained prominence within its embrace, while many others navigate its lanes amidst unfulfilled dreams and disillusionment.

Border fencing
Border fencing

India’s decision to allocate a staggering sum of over Rs 3 lakh crore towards fortifying its border with Myanmar undoubtedly reflects the gravity of the challenges it faces in safeguarding its territorial integrity and national security.

Blame Game

Amidst the chaos and horror of the recent massacre at a Moscow concert hall, one thing is abundantly clear: the finger-pointing and blame game have already begun.

Blame Game
The Missing Links

Often asked to summarise a prepared speech in five minutes, Bharat Ratna Dr MS Swaminathan would demonstrate his innate ability to fluently explain complexities of agriculture, economics, and nutrition in easyto-understand points.

The Missing Links
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Twin FIRs against Dilip Ghosh
Twin FIRs against Dilip Ghosh

The BJP has condemned Ghosh's remarks and the party general secretary Arun Singh has issued a show cause notice to him with a caution.

Pump owners refuse to supply fuel to govt cars on credit

Most petrol pump owners across the state threaten not to supply fuel for vehicles engaged by West Bengal administrations this time for forthcoming seven-phase Lok Sabha (LS) elections if their outstanding amount, more than Rs 2 crore, is not cleared.

Pump owners refuse to supply fuel to govt cars on credit
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Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?
Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?

Dolyatra, or Holi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Bengal. The festival is not only a mere religious festival but also an event that influenced Bengal’s social, cultural and political chronology. Here are some little-known anecdotes about Bengal during this time.

Blooms and hues of paradise
Blooms and hues of paradise

Across cultures and time, flowers have been imbued with symbolic meanings and emotions. From timeless poems like William Blake's Ah! Sunflower to contemporary songs like Miley Cyrus' Flowers and Rabindranath Tagore's Phule Phule Dhole Dhole, flowers have captured our imaginations and hearts.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert

When it comes to reminiscing about the memories of Holi, apart from shedding tears to melt and manipulate our parents into getting the biggest possible pichkari (water gun), hunting for old clothes the day before was part and parcel of celebrating the festival of colours.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert
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Deepika Padukone’s Holi anthems for the win

Deepika Padukone's iconic Holi songs, from "Balam Pichkari" to "Besharam Rang," continue to dominate playlists, captivating audiences with her vibrant energy and magnetic presence.

Deepika Padukone’s Holi anthems for the win
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Education
IIT-Kharagpur, Navy forge strategic partnership

In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and technological advancement, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and the Indian Navy have inked a (MoU) at the naval headquarters, New Delhi.

IIT-Kharagpur, Navy forge strategic partnership
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