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Hindustan Times
Why Bollywood is bleeding money and losing audiences
Alam Ara, the first Indian feature film with sound, produced and directed by Ardeshir Irani, was released on March 14, 1931. In the following decades, feature films became one of forces that bind India together. But there are concerns that the number of Indians watching films in cinema theatres is fast declining.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Fed’s Powell signals a rate cut even as inflation risks remain
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move and suggested the central bank will proceed cautiously as it continues to evaluate the impact of tariffs and other policies on the economy.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Trailblazer who carved his own path, served as key link between India, UK
philanthropy and public service in the UK, and his unwavering support for closer ties with India will always be remembered. I fondly recall our many interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
A glossy romance that charms past its flaws
Romantic dramas are having a resurgence on streaming and The Map That Leads To You lands with more heft than one might expect.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Saving India-US relationship from Trump & beyond
The relationship between the two countries is longer and deeper than the whims of an individual president
3 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
TICKING BACK IN TIME: THE VINTAGE WATCH TREND EVERYONE LOVES
Unique designs, masterful craftsmanship, and a rich history make vintage watches a must-have accessory
2 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Feeding spots: Pipe dream for 16 years
Almost 16 years after a 2009 Delhi High Court order directed the creation of designated feeding spots for community dogs, the Capital is still struggling to implement the directive.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
FBI raids home, office of Bolton
The FBI on Friday searched the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter said.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
SC refuses stay on Waqf properties’ registration
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to stay a Union government notification mandating registration of all waqf properties on a centralised digital portal within six months, directing individuals and organisations to comply with the requirement while the court considers the validity of the Waaf Amendment Act 2025.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
HC takes a tough stand against service charges
The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the legality of restaurants charging customers beyond the maximum retail price (MRP) of goods under the pretext of ambience or a premium dining experience, in addition to levying service charges.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
SC alters its ‘harsh’ order, allows stray dogs’ release
NEW DELHI: Holding that the earlier prohibition on releasing stray dogs was “too harsh”, the Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 directions on the mass capture of stray dogs, clarifying that canines picked up by municipal authorities in Delhi and four adjoining districts, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, will be released in the same locality after sterilisation and immunisation, except for those suffering from rabies or displaying aggressive behaviour.
4 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
‘Urgent action’ needed to protect workers from heat stress, says UN
Governments and employers should take urgent action to help protect the health of workers who are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, the UN said on Friday.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
SC slams parties’ ‘inaction’ over Bihar voter deletions
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed dismay at the “inaction” of political parties in Bihar over the exclusion of nearly 6.5 million voters from draft electoral rolls, ordering the 12 recognised parties in the state to instruct their booth-level agents (BLAs) and party workers to actively assist excluded voters in filing claims and objections.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Bengal mein jo hua, baccha baccha jaanta hai
While his films have landed in controversy more than once, director Vivek Agnihotri doesn't believe in sticking to “safe”.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Bob Odenkirk's familiar action sequel trades surprise for spectacle
What began in 2021 as a sly little genre surprise-where a suburban dad revealed himself to be a lethal assassin - has now turned into a franchise.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
OpenAI to expand in India with Delhi office
OpenAI is set to open a corporate office in New Delhi in a few months, establishing a formal presence in a key growth market.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
INDIA bloc VP nominee aided Naxalism: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah Friday accused the Opposition’s vice-presidential nominee B Sudershan Reddy of aiding Maoism with his Supreme Court judgement on the Salwa Judum militia in Chhattisgarh and criticised the Congress for not filing a single complaint despite its protests about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
This way to Gali Takhat Wali
Dictionary describes takhat as “any place raised above the ground for sitting, reclining, or sleeping.” Essentially a wooden cot, takhat also gives its name to an Old Delhi street.
2 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Modi targets Oppn over bills on ‘tainted’ ministers
The Opposition is against three contentious bills that bar any minister, chief minister or prime minister from holding office after getting arrested for a serious crime because most of their leaders are in jail or out on bail, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, alleging that the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress were supporting infiltrators in Bihar.
4 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Oppn’s V-P candidate aided Naxalism: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday accused the Opposition’s vice-presidential nominee B Sudershan Reddy of aiding Maoism with his Supreme Court judge-ment on the Salwa Judum militia in Chhattisgarh and criticised the Congress for not filing a single complaint despite its protests about the SIR in Bihar.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Rohan Gurbaxani
The best thing about fame: Having the power to help others.
1 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
GST COUNCIL TO MEET SEPT 3-4 ON TAX REFORMS
A two-day meeting of the GST Council will be held on September 3-4 in New Delhi to discuss the three-pillar GST reforms proposed by the Centre, including rationalisation of tax rates by eliminating 12% and 28% slabs while retaining the other two—5% and 18%, people in the know said.
1 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
In Russia, reboot of legacy connect
New Delhi must ensure that its close ties with Moscow don’t impact its friendship with the West
2 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
22-strong CRPF team, new vehicles part of CM Gupta’s security upgrade
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which officially took over the security of Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, has deployed a close protection team (CPT) of at least four personnel as part of her inner cordon.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
19-yr-old held for trying to scale Parl wall, jumping into premises
A 19-year-old man penetrated deep into Parliament's high-security compound on Friday morning before being apprehended near the Garud Gate, one of the main entrance to the building, officials said.
1 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
U.S. SAYS ALL VISA HOLDERS UNDER WATCH FOR ACTS THAT BREAK LAW
The US State Department's continuous vetting applies to \"all of the more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas,\" officials said, adding that the visas can be revoked any time in cases of overstaying, and criminal or terrorist activity.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Soren’s biography may be added to textbooks
The biography of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren is likely to be added to the school curriculum in Jharkhand, officials aware of the matter said on Friday.
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
Look pasta the obvious
Italy isn’t the only nation with a long, complex pasta tradition. India has much older regional variations, as do many parts of Central and East Asia. Dig in, it’s all delicious
5 min |
August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
'I'VE SIGNED UP FOR THIS'
VIVEK AGNIHOTRI ON CONTROVERSIAL FILMS
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August 23, 2025
Hindustan Times
1st Census circular seeks boundary change details
RGI ASKED THE FIELD OFFICES TO SEND DETAILS OF CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES IN STATES AND UTs SINCE 2010
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