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India, Aug. 10 -- Last month, I went to see a play staged by the National School of Drama (NSD). It wasn't just any play; it was a revival of the landmark Aadhe Adhure. Written in 1969 by Mohan Rakesh... Read More


Treble in the family

India, Aug. 10 -- When Kamasi Washington takes the stage, his towering 6' 3" frame and flowing locks create an almost mythical presence, commanding attention before he even lifts his tenor saxophone t... Read More


No voter in Bihar will be removed from rolls without notice: EC to SC

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday told the Supreme Court that no eligible voter in Bihar will be removed from the electoral rolls without prior notice, an opport... Read More


US, EU, Ukrainian officials meet in the UK ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

LONDON, Aug. 10 -- UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance hosted a meeting of national security advisers from Europe and the US on Saturday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine,... Read More


Why are tourists flocking to Kashmir? ...and other questions

India, Aug. 10 -- If you can't beat them, regulate them. Karnataka's horticultural department is restricting private walking tours inside one of Bengaluru's central parks. This comes after the departm... Read More


Have you been paying attention this week?

India, Aug. 10 -- THE WEEK THAT WAS Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.... Read More


RG Kar victim's mother alleges assault by police during march

Kolkata, Aug. 10 -- The mother of the trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital last year, alleged on Saturday that she and her husband were roughed up by polic... Read More


senior counsel BARRED FROM MENTIONING CASES BEFORE CJI

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Supreme Court has issued a notice barring designated senior counsel from mentioning cases before Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai from Monday in an effort to encourage ... Read More


35-yr-old man killed in delhi hospital fire

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10 -- A 35-year-old man, who was a housekeeping staff member at a private hospital in east Delhi, died of asphyxiation and 11 others, including patients, were rescued after a fire brok... Read More


man kills wife, daughters aged 7 and 5, in ne delhi

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- A 29-year-old man allegedly strangled to death his wife and two young daughters in their sleep at their home in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar due to a marital discord, police s... Read More