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Vivek Sinha defends playing Pakistani hijacker amid backlash
Actor Vivek Sinha, who portrayed the Pakistani hijacker Zahoor Mistry in the Dhurandhar franchise, recently responded to criticism over his choice to play a character with lines some have deemed offensive to Hindus.
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April 01, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
A silence that keeps raw Bangladesh’s 1971 wounds
Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman's remarks on the 1971 war on March 26, the country’s Independence Day from the erstwhile West Pakistan, have reignited a question that has never fully settled in Bangladesh's public consciousness:
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April 01, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
A new sunrise in the Red corridor
The government's declaration of a “Naxal-free India” closes one troubled chapter in central India. A different, but equally challenging, phase now begins
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April 01, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Meghna wrote a nasty message to me after Raazi shoot, reveals Harinder Sikka
Author Harinder Singh Sikka, whose espionage book Calling Sehmat was adapted into the 2018 film Raazi, insisted in a post on X on Saturday that choosing Meghna Gulzar to direct the film was his “gravest misjudgement”.
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April 01, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Stressed for your next vacay? Tips for an unhurried holiday
Travel often promises escape from our everyday lives, but for many, it ends up fuelling anxiety — rushing through itineraries, double-checking bookings, and worrying about missing out.
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April 01, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
MOVE OVER HONEYMOON, IT'S TIME FOR BUDDYMOON!
The new travel trend is redefining honeymoons, blending romance with group celebration. However, experts emphasise setting boundaries to enjoy your 'we' time
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April 01, 2026
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Eroding transformative rights for trans people
Instead of expanding the rights stemming from the 2019 law on transgender persons, the 2026 amendment bill restricts them
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
SOMETHING BORROWED (WITHOUT DUE CREDIT)
As global runways increasingly draw from Indian aesthetics without acknowledgement, designers reflect on the importance of cultural recognition
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Landmark moment for India in cervical cancer prevention
The recent launch of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine programme by the Prime Minister in Ajmer is a cherished milestone in India's public health approach to cervical cancer prevention.
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz turn up the romance
Singer-songwriter Harry Styles and actor-singer Zoë Kravitz are reportedly growing closer, as the singer prepares to kick off his tour in May.
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
China smiles as the US gets locked in Iran war
There is an old Chinese proverb: Sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Protesters in Nepal demand release of detained ex-PM
Hundreds of Nepalis on Monday demanded the release of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, arrested for his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on 2025 protests that ousted him.
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March 31, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Challenges push me out of my comfort zone: Jemimah Rodrigues
For cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, success today is no longer defined by runs or trophies, but by the peace that comes from giving her all.
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March 31, 2026
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Salman teams up with Vamshi for his next
Actor Salman Khan has announced his next project: a collaboration with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju.
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March 31, 2026
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The story of two Dravidian models
Aconsensus on populism characterises Tamil Nadu’s political economy, as much as the consensus on industrial growth and social justice
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March 31, 2026
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The wages of war, and the lessons of history
It was a scene that should have hogged media attention around the world — as a photograph that would have launched a thousand conversations on the very meaning of humanity.
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Why India can’t be a mediator in Iran war
Effective mediation requires either leverage to ensure compliance or having nothing to lose. India has too much to lose from a failed attempt and too little leverage to guarantee success
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Indian energy firms eye Angola gas supply deal
Four state-owned cos in talks with Sonangol as Iran war continues to squeeze supplies
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
‘JD or Marco’?: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio
As the war in Iran threatens to imperil Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
What the State fails to get about dissent
Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s recent release from detention may close an immediate confrontation but leaves a larger democratic question unresolved.
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Airtel to pay ₹10k-cr AGR dues as moratorium ends
AGR as was our issue as well and we hope we get attention from the government
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Widening gulf over Iran war
There is growing unease among the GCC States over costs of the US's unclear Iran strategy and the effectiveness of its security guarantees
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March 30, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Conflict and the tectonic shifts in India’s near-west
The churn within Iran with relation to the ruling order, the transformation of the Taliban in Afghanistan from an insurgent group toa Statist administration, and the rising popularity of the military in Pakistan will all be consequential for India’s immediate-term interests
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Emraan Hashmi to shoot across Delhi
Actor Emraan Hashmi is set to shoot for his upcoming film Gunmaaster G9 in Delhi, with a schedule that will feature several action sequences across the city.
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IS 'HOT LAW' DEALING WITH RISK, SAYS JUDGE
Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday described environmental law as “hot law”, explaining that it operates in real time, grappling with uncertainty, evolving science, and the risk of irreversible harm, unlike traditional legal fields that adjudicate past conduct.
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Vietnam to Iran: War & the lessons not learnt
I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them.
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Hit or myth?
We've grown used to IPL shining a light on the next big cricket stars, as rookies turn heroes overnight. Who will it be this year?
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Where the giants sleep
Join wildlife historian Raza Kazmi as he wanders to a remote corner of Gadchiroli, where wild elephants were once everywhere, and are remembered in a set of tinkling bells. Travel also to hilly Kansrao in Uttarakhand, where a brave companion named Rampyari still receives visitors, both human and elephant
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
Transgressing rights of self-identification
The post went out just hours after Parliament passed the bill.
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March 29, 2026
Hindustan Times Patna
DHONI SET TO MISS FIRST TWO WEEKS OF IPL DUE TO CALF STRAIN
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a calf injury, the franchise announced on Saturday.
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