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‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ review: Biopic projects Hindutva ideologue as a neglected hero of history
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Quick Glance: Controversial Biography of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
  • The film portrays Savarkar as the neglected hero of history, projecting him as a Hindutva ideologue who aimed to advance Indian independence early.

  • Criticism is directed towards the portrayal of Gandhi as stubborn, superficial, and lenient towards the British, while Savarkar is depicted as visionary and extreme.

  • The biography focuses on bolstering Savarkar's image and emphasizing his legacy, while casting Gandhi and the Congress party in a negative light.

  • Viewed as high-value propaganda, the film links Savarkar's simplified Hindutva beliefs to current political issues.
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India celebrates Holi, the festival of colour, marking the reawakening of spring - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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The Dawn of India’s Semiconductor Era: New Delhi is looking to develop an entire ecosystem, from design to manufacturing, rather than focusing on a specific ...
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The Dawn of India’s Semiconductor Era
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
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Small business can create more jobs in India than Tesla will: Ritesh Kumar Singh is founder and chief executive of policy research and advisory company ...
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Small business can create more jobs in India than Tesla will
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Workout Routine And Diet Plan At 35 Will Inspire You: Virat Kohli is one of the players known for his exceptional fitness ...
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Workout Routine And Diet Plan At 35 Will Inspire ...
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani: SHANGHAI -- India's financial hub Mumbai overtook Beijing as Asia's billionaire ...
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi ...
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‘All riders will wear red’: Zomato changes Pure Veg Fleet plan for food deliveries amid criticism
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‘All riders will wear red’: Zomato changes Pure Veg Fleet plan for food ...
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Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: Report: The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital with the ...
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'Bachelorette' announces first Asian American lead in the Bachelor franchise's 22-year history
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'Bachelorette' announces first Asian American lead in the Bachelor ...
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Pakistan: 5 Chinese dam workers, driver killed in suicide attack - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
  • A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.

  • The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.

  • Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.

  • Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
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India court extends custody of Kejriwal for four more days - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
  • Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

  • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.

  • Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.

  • Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
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The study claims that aliens might not be observing us in real time but with a delay of at least 3,000 years due to the time light takes to travel across
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Aliens could be secretly watching us but with a 3,000-year delay: Study
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead: 'The Bachelorette' has finally named its first Asian lead: Jenn Tran. She will embark on her own ...
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead
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'We bowled well, I liked what I saw': Hardik Pandya on MI bowlers despite record 277-run hammering by SRH in IPL 2024
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Quick Glance: Hardik Pandya praises MI bowlers despite record defeat
  • Hardik Pandya praised the MI bowlers despite conceding a record 277/3 against SRH.

  • Pandya expressed satisfaction with the performance of the MI bowlers despite the high score.

  • He also commended young South African pacer Kwena Maphaka.

  • Although the MI batters put up a fight, they fell short against SRH.
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India’s Submarine Saga: Without timely replenishment, India could end up with a submarine fleet similar to that of Pakistan.
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India’s Submarine Saga
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Netizens slam ‘racist’ cartoon on DALI ship’s all-Indian crew
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Netizens slam ‘racist’ cartoon on DALI ship’s ...
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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Rohit Sharma's Surprised Reaction As Hardik Padya Sends Him To Field On Boundary. Watch | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma's Surprised Reaction As Hardik Padya Sends Him To Field On ...
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India celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colours marking the return of spring
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again: THE city-state was named the 30th happiest country globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness ...
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Mosques covered with sheets on Holi procession route in India: Police fear procession for Hindu deity Lord Ram could see mosques smeared with Holi colours and ...
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Mosques covered with sheets on Holi procession route in India
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Readers’ comments: Veg vs ‘non-veg’ debate should consider the industrialisation of meat production
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Readers’ comments: Veg vs ‘non-veg’ debate should consider the ...
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‘So comfortable on bended knees it hurts to stand up:’ Newspaper editor on ‘a few’ media owners
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‘So comfortable on bended knees it hurts to stand up:’ Newspaper editor on ...
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IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site: IAU approves Statio Shiv Shakti as the name for Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander landing ...
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IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site
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World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan Shock India in Sunil Chhetri's 150th International Match | Football News
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World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan Shock India in Sunil Chhetri's 150th ...
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Quick Glance: Adani Ports Acquires 95% Stake in Odisha's Gopalpur Port for $162 Million
  • Adani Ports acquires a significant stake in Gopalpur Port from various entities.

  • The total value of the deal amounts to 30.80 billion rupees.

  • Gopalpur Port plays a crucial role in handling various dry bulk cargoes.

  • Adani Ports operates a variety of ports along the Indian coastlines.
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BJP’s top donors: Megha, Reliance-linked firms, Keventer, Birla, Bharti, Vedanta: Large corporate groups feature on top of the BJP’s list of electoral bond ...
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market: LOS ANGELES -- Japan is setting up a supply chain for Hokkaido scallops bound for the U.S ...
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market
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Who is the four-month-old child who owns shares worth ₹240 crore: N.R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, has given shares valued at over ₹240 crore to his ...
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Who is the four-month-old child who owns shares worth ₹240 crore
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Home Minister Amit Shah cited wrong data to underplay BJP’s share of electoral bonds
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Home Minister Amit Shah cited wrong data to underplay BJP’s share of ...
Quick Glance: Poll Bonds: India's Electoral Democracy Challenges - SC's Next Move
  • Fresh data on electoral bonds purchase patterns have emerged, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) publishing details of bonds sold and encashed before April 12, 2019.

  • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs 2,658.35 crore in electoral bonds between March 2018 and April 2019, while the Congress party received Rs 530.1 crore.

  • The Supreme Court has a significant role in investigating the electoral bonds data scandal and ensuring transparency in political funding.

  • The courts could decide to disqualify the BJP from the upcoming elections if they find that the party is being supported through a corrupt financing scheme.
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement comes despite international pressure ...
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank
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‘Lights out’: Iconic Indian landmarks go dark as world marks Earth Hour : Cities across the world are joining the global movement to observe Earth Hour ...
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‘Lights out’: Iconic Indian landmarks go dark as world marks Earth Hour
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"Mera Hukum Hai Room Aao Jaldi": Ravindra Jadeja's Insta Banter With Wife Rivaba Goes Viral | Cricket News
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"Mera Hukum Hai Room Aao Jaldi": Ravindra Jadeja's Insta Banter ...