The New Indian Express Chennai - February 05, 2025

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February 05, 2025

Don sends first deportation flight to India

US military flight with 205 undocumented Indians aboard to land in Amritsar today

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Anna univ rape: Court pulls up TN police's SIT for harassing journalists

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday restrained the Tamil Nadu police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) from harassing journalists by issuing repeated summons, grilling them with unnecessary questions about their families and seizing their electronic devices — including mobile phones — in connection with the case over the leaking of the FIR in the sexual assault of a student inside the Anna University campus.

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Assam gets it for failing to deport foreigners

The Supreme Court on Tuesday lambasted the Assam government for its failure to deport individuals declared as foreigners, while ordering the state to initiate deportation proceedings against 63 whose nationalities were known.

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Woman waiting for bus abducted, assaulted by trio

AN 18-year-old woman from Assam, who was waiting for a bus near the busy Kilambakkam terminus on Monday night, was allegedly kidnapped in an autorickshaw and sexually assaulted inside the vehicle by three men, including the auto driver, at knife-point.

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Ahead of Delhi polling, Modi tears into Rahul, Kejri in LS

A day after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the grand old party and said his government has helped as many as 25 crore Indians \"defeat poverty and come out of it\" in the last 10 years.

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Love, luxe and loot: Interstate thief nabbed

MEET Panchakshari Sangayya Swami, a 37-year-old thief with a taste for the high life.

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Ahead of Delhi polling, Modi tears into Rahul, Kejri in LS

A day after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the grand old party and said his government has helped as many as 25 crore Indians \"defeat poverty and come out of it\" in the last 10 years.

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Anti-poaching watchers' salary hiked by ₹3,125

AFTER nearly six years, the state government has increased the salary of Anti-Poaching Watchers (APWs), who are the frontline workers in conserving forests and wildlife, from ₹12,500 to ₹15,625.

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School Edu Dept Launches Online Courses on Skill Development

The school education department has introduced online certificate courses on skill development as part of career guidance for students from classes 9 to 12.

1 min

TN Submits Climate Action Plan To Centre

TAMIL Nadu government has finalised its State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) and submitted it to the union environment ministry for approval.

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CWC decries curbs on honorarium amid increased workload due to staff crunch

CHILD Welfare Committee (CWC) members, handling cases in more than one district, are now forced to shoulder additional expenses as the Directorate of Child Welfare and Special Services imposed restrictions on claiming honorarium for the additional work.

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Ground-fog day: It's flashing red for flights, high beams on for motorists

90% moisture leads to severe fog in Chennai, nearby districts; 12 flights diverted, 10 delayed

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ACJ invites entries for journo awards; event on May 3

The Asian College of Journalism has invited entries for ACJ awards under investigative journalism, social impact and photojournalism categories.

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ED seizes ₹1K-cr property docus from pvt firm

THE Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said they have seized documents related to immovable properties worth ₹1,000 crore and issued freezing orders for fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) and mutual funds amounting to ₹912 crore as part of an ongoing PMLA investigation into RKM Powergen Private Ltd.

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Boy dies of GBS in Tiruvallur; no need to panic: Health dept

AFTER a nine-year-old boy from Thirvur in Tiruvallur district died due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) - a rare autoimmune condition that affects the peripheral nervous system - health department officials have collected water samples and conducted medical camps in the locality.

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Crucial TN infra projects excluded from budget: MP

DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu has criticised the centre for neglecting Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget.

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After nod, 2K Hindu outfit members protest

OVER 2,000 cadres and functionaries from BJP, Hindu Munnani and other Hindu outfits staged a demonstration at Palanganatham in Madurai city on Tuesday evening after getting permission from the Madurai Bench of Madras high court. The protestors raised slogans praising Lord Murugan and criticised DMK for being anti-Hindu.

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Crucial TN infra projects excluded from budget: MP

MEMBERS of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged statewide protests on Tuesday, condemning the Union Budget for allegedly neglecting opposition-ruled states, including Tamil Nadu.

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HC Issues Guidelines for Safe Transportation of Cattle

The Madras HC has issued a set of guidelines to be strictly followed by people transporting cattle from one place to another in order to prevent cruelty to animals.

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Court refuses to bin confiscation notice issued to gold trader

THE Madras High Court has refused to quash the confiscation notice issued by the state GST authorities to a gold trading company for allegedly transporting gold ornaments worth ₹8.37 crore under false pretext to evade tax.

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Cook assistants upset over fixed pay move, seek its rollback

THE state government's move to appoint cook assistants on a consolidated pay of ₹3,000 per month under the noon meal scheme has cooked up a storm with new recruits and employees' associations.

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'Govt could've dealt with hill row better'

TN tells HC whatever action taken on Thiruparankundram is to avoid issue from being 'blown into another Babri Masjid'

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TN constitutes new committee to study pension schemes

THE government announced on Tuesday that it has formed a three-member committee to recommend a feasible pension scheme for Tamil Nadu, considering both the demands of government employees and the state's financial situation.

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HC Orders Bi-Weekly to Pay ₹25L to Baalu for Defamatory Article

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered a popular Tamil bi-weekly to pay ₹25 lakh in damages to DMK treasurer and MP T R Baalu for \"damaging his reputation\" by publishing a defamatory article on the Sethusamudram project in 2012 without substantial proof.

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Traffic diversion for gig

Traffic diversions have been put in place for English singer Ed Sheeran's concert to be held at YMCA Nandanam from 3 pm on Wednesday.

1 min

Four held for attack on Dalits in Dindigul

FOUR persons belonging to a dominant community were arrested on Tuesday over an alleged attack on five SC members at Reddiarchatram in Dindigul.

1 min

German killed in elephant attack near Valparai

A 77-year-old German tourist died after he was attacked by an elephant at Tiger Valley near Waterfall on Pollachi-Valparai road in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Tuesday.

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T'gana lobs nationwide caste survey ball in centre's court

The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution calling upon the Union government to follow the Telangana model and conduct a \"socio-economic, educational, employment, political and caste survey\" to understand the dynamics of various castes.

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TN-guv feud affecting welfare of people and governance: SC

EXPRESSING concern about the friction between the governor and the state government, the Supreme Court observed that the ongoing dispute between the two was hampering governance and \"affecting the welfare of the people of TN\".

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Traffic diversion for gig

Traffic diversions have been put in place for English singer Ed Sheeran's concert to be held at YMCA Nandanam from 3 pm on Wednesday.

1 min

FINANCE, FORMAT KEY TO HOCKEY LEAGUE'S FUTURE

THERE is a certain kind of romance around hockey.

1 min

TRUMP BACKS DOWN ON SOME TARIFFS, BUT VOLATILITY PERSISTS

IT was a manic Monday for global markets as Donald Trump kept his promise of imposing new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

1 min

Bringing Young Indians to Corridors of Power

WITH energy, creativity and an inherent drive to challenge the status quo, young Indians hold the key to the future that would reflect their aspirations.

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BJP's Southern Fort Besieged From Within

Karnataka BJP's state leadership and caste representation are being challenged from within. Why is the party's high command allowing the factionalism to play out?

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Bringing Young Indians to Corridors of Power

ITH energy, creativity and an inherent drive to challenge the status quo, young Indians hold the key to the future that would reflect their aspirations.

3 mins

BJP's Southern Fort Besieged From Within

Karnataka BJP's state leadership and caste representation are being challenged from within. Why is the party's high command allowing the factionalism to play out?

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Won't tolerate corruption in agri sector: Chouhan

UNION Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the government does not tolerate irregularities and corruption and will promptly take action against the guilty.

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Shah reviews security amid Kulgam ops

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after a terror attack in Kulgam district in which ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was killed, and his wife and niece were hurt.

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Lung cancer among non-smokers up, says Lancet

AIR pollution significantly contributes to increasing lung cancer cases among non-smokers, especially women and those living in Southeast Asia, says a study published in the Lancet.

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Kumbh stampede toll supressed, says SP

In Lok Sabha address, Akhilesh demands that the mela management be handed over to Army and guilty punished

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Centre says will give ₹25L to trust for construction of Singh memorial

THE Centre is ready to allocate land and funds to the trust to be set up to construct the memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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SC seeks reply from Centre, NMC on plea for fresh NEET-PG counselling

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought replies from the Centre, National Medical Commission (NMC), and others on a plea filed by a batch of students seeking fresh counselling of all India quota (AIQ) round 3 of NEET-PG 2024.

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Shah reviews security amid Kulgam ops

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after a terror attack in Kulgam district in which ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was killed, and his wife and niece were hurt.

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Lung cancer among non-smokers up, says Lancet

AIR pollution significantly contributes to increasing lung cancer cases among non-smokers, especially women and those living in Southeast Asia, says a study published in the Lancet.

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2 cheetah cubs born in Kuno, count rises to 26

TWO more cheetah cubs have been born in Kuno National Park (KNP), located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district.

1 min

Travellers still willing to take 'donkey route' to US

IT was in November 2024, the US shared a list of 18,000 illegal migrants to be deported to India.

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Maoists Kill 2 C'garh Villagers, 3 Jawans Injured in IED Blasts

TWO tribal villagers were killed by suspected Maoists in Budigicheru village, Bijapur district, approximately 400 km south of Raipur, police reported.

1 min

San Antonio to Amritsar on 'costlier' C-17 aircraft

THE US used its military C-17 strategic lift aircraft to deport 205 Indian illegal immigrants, which left San Antonio, Texas for Amritsar.

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₹150 cr okayed to reduce glacial lake burst risks

THE Centre has approved ₹150 crore for a project to mitigate risk due to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand.

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Study says Arunachal has lost 110 glaciers in 32 yrs

Arunachal Pradesh has lost 110 glaciers in 32 years, a new study has revealed.

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Mumbai Eye on lines of London Eye: BMC submits ₹74K cr budget

BRIHANMUMBAI Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday unveiled the BMC's largest-ever ₹74,427-crore budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which is 14.19% more than the previous year's.

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Shakespeare plays and Freud's theories at 'second chance in life'

ON day four of the Jaipur Literature Festival, a packed house was seen at an interesting session that talked about Shakespeare and Sigmund Freud—the two most discussed figures in literature and philosophy.

1 min

2 cheetah cubs born in Kuno, count rises to 26

TWO more cheetah cubs have been born in Kuno National Park (KNP), located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district.

1 min

Travellers still willing to take 'donkey route' to US

IT was in November 2024, the US shared a list of 18,000 illegal migrants to be deported to India.

2 mins

San Antonio to Amritsar on 'costlier' C-17 aircraft

THE US used its military C-17 strategic lift aircraft to deport 205 Indian illegal immigrants, which left San Antonio, Texas for Amritsar.

2 mins

Google now in monopoly crosshairs

CHINA on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10% levies on Chinese goods.

1 min

10 Killed in Shooting at Education Center in Sweden

SWEDISH police said that about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed during a shooting on Tuesday at an adult education center.

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Want to scale 8,849-metre Everest peak? Be prepared to pay a bomb

NEPAL has hiked the cost of an Everest climbing permit by a third, arguing it will help tackle pollution and boost safety on the world's highest mountain, the tourism chief said on Tuesday.

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Salman Rushdie stabbing trial set to begin

IN the coming weeks, Salman Rushdie is expected to return to New York county to recount the experience as one of the first witnesses in the trial of the man who plunged a knife into the author.

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Rubio says El Salvador to accept US deportees

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left El Salvador on Tuesday with an agreement from that country's president to accept deportees from the US of any nationality, including violent American criminals now imprisoned in the US.

1 min

Negotiations for 2nd ceasefire begin; Israel to send delegation

WITH Palestinian group Hamas claiming on Tuesday that talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, Israel said it would send negotiators to mediator Qatar later this week.

1 min

Google now in monopoly crosshairs

Trump, who earlier spoke to Trudeau, Sheinbaum, will call Xi Jinping

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Negotiations for 2nd ceasefire begin; Israel to send delegation

WITH Palestinian group Hamas claiming on Tuesday that talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, Israel said it would send negotiators to mediator Qatar later this week.

1 min

Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to Invest ₹10k cr in Krutrim

MOBILITY company Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday announced the launch of Krutrim AI Labs to develop artificial intelligence (AI) designed for India.

1 min

Sebi Allows Retailers Into Algo Trading From August

MARKETS watchdog Sebi on Tuesday allowed retail investors to trade using algorithmic or algo trading, putting in place stricter norms that demand strict track and trace rules to protect them from mishaps amid rising demand.

1 min

Saluja's plea against her removal as director rejected

IN a setback for Rashmi Saluja, executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises (REL), the Delhi High Court (HC) has denied relief to her in a plea against a resolution seeking to replace her with a new director at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on February 7.

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Gold price hits high of ₹85,370/10g amid US-China trade war

AS the global trade war intensified after China clamped a 15% counter-tariffs on the American goods entering its shores, the safe-haven lure of the yellow metal continued on Tuesday hitting a new all-time high of ₹85,370/10g, up ₹1,370 from the Monday's close when for the first time the metal had crossed the ₹84,000 mark.

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Chances of US tariff action against India very thin

India has started taking measures to avoid tariff action by the US

1 min

8 Companies Receive Sebi's Nod to Raise Over ₹6,500 Cr Via IPO

EIGHT firms including SMPP, Brigade Hotel and Kumar Arch Tech have received capital market regulator Sebi's green signal to raise over ₹6,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs).

1 min

Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to Invest ₹10k cr in Krutrim

MOBILITY company Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday announced the launch of Krutrim AI Labs to develop artificial intelligence (AI) designed for India.

1 min

Saluja's plea against her removal as director rejected

IN a setback for Rashmi Saluja, executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises (REL), the Delhi High Court (HC) has denied relief to her in a plea against a resolution seeking to replace her with a new director at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on February 7.

1 min

Chances of US tariff action against India very thin

India has started taking measures to avoid tariff action by the US

1 min

8 Companies Receive Sebi's Nod to Raise Over ₹6,500 Cr Via IPO

EIGHT firms including SMPP, Brigade Hotel and Kumar Arch Tech have received capital market regulator Sebi's green signal to raise over ₹6,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs).

1 min

Chelsea Climb to 4th With 2-1 Win

CHELSEA staged a stirring fightback to ruin Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge and climb to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against West Ham on Monday.

1 min

I am looking towards Cortina as a potential finish line for this comeback

I have always loved a challenge My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes.

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With family by side, TN's Sathish clinches twin gold

IT was a Nationals Games to remember for shuttler Sathish Kumar Karunakaran.

1 min

Ramkumar knocked out in the opening round

THIRD seed Duje Ajdukovic and the trio of Indian players in the singles main draw were knocked out in the opening round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Tuesday.

1 min

MI Cape Town reach SA20 final

AS streaks of the Orange sky made its presence felt at sunset over St. George's Park after a sun-kissed afternoon, the Paarl Royals openers were intent on hunting down a steep 200 to become the first team to reach the final of the third edition of the SA20 league.

1 min

Gill Eyes Turnaround In ODIs

After forgettable series Down Under, India vice-captain looks to end debate on his place in the team with good show

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This win is crucial for season: Pragg

GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa, who captured the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, was accorded a grand reception upon his arrival at the Chennai airport on Tuesday morning.

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I am looking towards Cortina as a potential finish line for this comeback

Guest Column

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Chelsea Climb to 4th With 2-1 Win

CHELSEA staged a stirring fightback to ruin Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge and climb to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against West Ham on Monday.

1 min

Ramkumar knocked out in the opening round

THIRD seed Duje Ajdukovic and the trio of Indian players in the singles main draw were knocked out in the opening round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Tuesday.

1 min

MI Cape Town reach SA20 final

AS streaks of the Orange sky made its presence felt at sunset over St. George's Park after a sun-kissed afternoon, the Paarl Royals openers were intent on hunting down a steep 200 to become the first team to reach the final of the third edition of the SA20 league.

1 min

Tracing Tastebuds

INDIAN culinary science is rich, and needs to be studied and catalogued.

2 mins

VIBRANT LIFE IN THE DARK SEA

NEW STUDY PROVIDES INSIGHTS INTO HOW SOME SPECIES THRIVE IN OXYGEN-FREE ENVIRONMENTS, WITH NO LIGHT

3 mins

WHAT IT REALLY MEANS BEING LIGHT-YEARS AWAY!

WE hear this often: \"The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years in diameter.\"

2 mins

How many light-years away?

A key point to remember is that a light-year measures distance, not time.

1 min

Love bombs breadcrumbs, zombies...

GONE are the days when love le t ters took weeks to arrive, stolen glances marked the beginning of a romantic journey, mixtapes and handwritten notes passed in class carried deep stories, and waiting by a landline for a scheduled phone call was both the most anxious and exciting moment.

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CAPTURING TIME AND MEMORY

PHOTOGRAPHY is like a puzzle - each piece, whether light or shadow, subject or setting, emotion or technique, comes together to form a larger narrative.

2 mins

Run for fitness, community, and a cause

CHENNAI is all set to witness the 4th edition of the Magnathon Marathon, a grand event that combines fitness with social impact.

1 min

CAPTURING TIME AND MEMORY

HOTOGRAPHY is like a puzzle - each piece, whether light or shadow, subject or setting, emotion or technique, comes together to form a larger narrative.

2 mins

Run for fitness, community, and a cause

CHENNAI is all set to witness the 4th edition of the Magnathon Marathon, a grand event that combines fitness with social impact.

1 min

SCOOP WHOOP!

From humble beginnings to becoming a favourite worldwide, ice cream has a place in all our hearts. CE digs into dollops of the frozen delight, along with some recipes that can be replicated at home with just a few ingredients

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Secrets of sourdough

IN recent years, sourdough bread has experienced a remarkable resurgence, capturing the interest of health-conscious consumers and traditional food enthusiasts alike.

2 mins

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sequel Series in Development

According to reports, Hulu is currently in the process of ordering a pilot for a sequel to the critically acclaimed series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

1 min

Zac Efron joins Will Ferrell in comedy film

AFTER the recent release of You're Cordially Invited, Will Ferrell is now all set to star in another comedy film from writer-director Nicholas Stoller for Amazon MGM Studios.

1 min

Liberation of Love

ROHAN Parashuram Kanawade's debut Marathi feature film, Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears), can be described simply and succinctly as a queer love story.

2 mins

It's Too Early For Me To Worry About Box Office

Junaid Khan on his theatrical debut opposite Khushi Kapoor in Loveyapa, his thoughts on comedy films, what it means to be the son of Aamir Khan, and more

3 mins

Netflix India Announces 2025 Slate

ON Monday, The lineup consists of some new titles along with a return of some of its flagship shows with new seasons.

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