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Dalits in Karnataka village denied entry in hotels, temple, allege discrimination
The Dalit community of Shagoti village in Gadag district in Karnataka alleged discrimination from the upper caste members and claimed they were denied entry into temples, hotels and grocery stores in the region. Read more
‘Amazed by women’s confidence’: President Murmu on Republic Day eve
Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday hailed the progress Indian women have made in the recent years, saying that women’s empowerment and gender equality were “no longer mere slogans”. Read more
India’s Suryakumar Yadav named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year after blockbuster 2022
After a blockbuster season in the shortest format of the game, Indian middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav was named the Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Read more
Sanjeev Maurya on the casting of Trial by Fire: ‘We focused on each character- even if they had one scene’
Casting director Sanjeev Maurya, who has worked for projects like The White Tiger, A Suitable Boy, Extraction, Angry Indian Goddesses, reveals how the casting process of Trial by Fire involved a completely different audition process. Read more
Basant Panchami 2023 recipes: 6 mouth-watering sweet delicacies to enjoy on Saraswati Puja
Basant Panchami, the Hindu festival that marks the beginning of preparation of spring season is here. Read more