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Paper trail

A Dutch photographer spent five years capturing life in government offices, across eight countries on five continents. There are glimpses from Siberia, Patna, parts of the US. In Liberia, there was such poverty, employees had to bring in their own desks. There's a lot hidden in each frame, Jan Banning says

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October 05, 2025

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Farhan Akhtar's family driver booked in Rs 12 lakh fuel card fraud case, admits guilt

Actor Farhan Akhtar's family driver, who worked for his mum, screenwriter Honey Irani, has been booked by the Mumbai Police in a fuel card fraud case, along with an employee of a petrol pump located near Bandra Lake.

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October 05, 2025

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WEDDING BELLS! RASHMIKA, VIJAY ARE ENGAGED, WILL TIE THE KNOT NEXT YEAR

After years of speculation around their relationship, actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are finally engaged. Vijay's team confirmed the development to us on Saturday, hours after rumours of the engagement emerged online.

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October 05, 2025

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'DIWALI IS A TIME FOR WELCOMING NEW BEGINNINGS'

From besan ladoos to rajma chawal, actor Nikita Dutta shares her favourite festive indulgences and family rituals

1 min  |

October 05, 2025

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In Bihar, the focus is on the woman voter

It was Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi who made the announcement, on video conference, from New Delhi.

2 min  |

October 05, 2025

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The last word

His pacy crime thrillers have ushered generations of readers into the world of adult reading. His latest, End Game, wraps up the popular William Warwick series. His next will be his last, says Jeffrey Archer. What will he do when he isn't writing novels? And what has it been like, trying to keep pace with crime and detection in our world? 'Oh, I stay right up-to-date,' he says, chuckling. 'The readers mustn't know I'm 85'

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October 05, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

India’s dairy sector grew by 70% in last Il years: Amit Shah

In a push to promote the cooperative sector, Union Home and cooperatives minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed Sabar dairy plant, which was built at a cost of ₹325 crore in Rohtak. He said that the dairy sector in the country has grown by 70% in the last Il years and now itis the fastest growing sector in the world.

2 min  |

October 04, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Pagodas and paradoxes

A fascinating, if depressing, read, Bertil Lintner’s The Golden Land Ablaze provides a thorough analysis of the troubles in contemporary Myanmar

4 min  |

October 04, 2025

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Sending out the wrong message

It is in poor form for Opposition leaders to criticise the government on foreign shores

2 min  |

October 04, 2025

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Good cinema and duty that the audiences owe

Once ina while from the mainstream Hindi cinema establishment comes a film like Homebound that leaves a gaping hole in your heart.

2 min  |

October 04, 2025

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FOUR MAJOR PSBS RAISE LIMITS FOR INVESTING IN STATE BONDS

At least four major state-owned Indian banks have increased their internal limits for investing in state bonds following discussions with the Reserve Bank of India last month, according to five treasury officials aware of the decisions.

1 min  |

October 04, 2025

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‘Children everywhere are ready to care’

The winner of the Neev Book Award on writing books on social equality and justice, and keeping hope alive

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October 04, 2025

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Back to the future: Reimagining the world of Indian IT

The US's H-IB squeeze is a reminder of the opportunity and potential for world-class innovation for Indian IT at home even as it doubles down on existing partnerships abroad and striking new ones

4 min  |

October 04, 2025

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In poll-bound Bihar, signs of politician Prashant Kishor

In Rajgir, Bihar — once the capital of the Magadha Empire—amid its hot springs, cut out caves, Buddhist monasteries and gentle undulating fields, I witnessed a dramatic and discernible shift in Indian politics.

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October 04, 2025

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Personality protection on the rise in Bollywood

What connects Karan Johar, Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff? Yes, all of them work primarily in the Hindi film industry.

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October 04, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

A NEW LOGO ON TEAM INDIA'S TEST JERSEYS

Apollo Tyres unveiled its logo on the Indian men's cricket team jersey before the opening Test match against the West Indies on Thursday.

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October 04, 2025

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F-16s, JF 17s among Pak jets hit in Sindoor: IAF

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday said that 4 to 5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, were destroyed on the ground during air strikes carried out as part of Operation Sindoor.

2 min  |

October 04, 2025

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Praveen Kumar

Paralympic athlete, @Praveen_Paralympian

1 min  |

October 04, 2025

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This larger-than-life prequel is hard to follow, but impossible to look away from

MOVIE REVIEW

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October 04, 2025

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PAAJI TOLD ME 'I'M PREPARING YOU TO WIN GAMES FOR INDIA': ABHISHEK

The cricketer shares how Yuvraj Singh's mentorship helped him evolve into a match-winner on the big stage

1 min  |

October 04, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Get your cheap frills here

Preloved fashion is no longer second-best. It's curated and one-of-a-kind. See how thrifters are making resale hauls look cooler than fresh drops

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October 04, 2025

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My daughter was asked for nude photos: Akshay Kumar on the dark side of the internet

Akshay Kumar on Friday shared a disturbing real-life incident involving his 13-year-old daughter, Nitara, to highlight the growing threat of cybercrime targetting children.

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October 04, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Pawan Kalyan confirms prequel and sequel to OG

Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG has smashed box office records with a strong first-week run. To celebrate its bumper performance, the makers held a success meet in Hyderabad, attended by the cast and crew.

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October 04, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will damage ties: Putin to US

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making slow but steady advances.

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October 04, 2025

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The enigma of leaving

A figure in Giorgio de Chirico’s 1914 painting, The Enigma of Departure, stands as if caught between two worlds.

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October 04, 2025

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Nitish releases ₹10K each to 2.5 mn women

Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday released another tranche of the ₹10,000 incentive each to 2.5 million women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, an initiative of the Bihar government to boost entrepreneurship among women, ahead of a poll announcement expected any day next week.

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October 04, 2025

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J'KHAND CEO ISSUES NOTICE TO SEVEN UNRECOGNISED POLITICAL PARTIES

Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar has issued notices to seven registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) designated by the Election Commission of India (ECI), people aware of the development said on Friday.

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October 04, 2025

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Starring: India’s best chefs

PR or influencer hype can't compete with excellence on the plate. Food Superstars's list of India's top 60 chefs proves that culinary genius speaks for itself

5 min  |

October 04, 2025

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A UN Gaza genocide report, dead on arrival

The world’s worst-kept secret is that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

4 min  |

October 01, 2025

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Gold hits record, dollar drops as US govt shutdown looms

Gold prices hit another record high, the dollar dropped and stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as traders prepared for a possible US government shutdown that could disrupt the release of key economic data.

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October 01, 2025