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Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan as she asks what 'ektalis (41)' means

India, Feb. 2 -- Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited the home of her uncle, veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, and actor Shabana Azmi for her cooking vlog. Apart f... Read More


Capricorn Horoscope Today for February 2, 2026: Avoid risky shortcuts; prefer methodical steps that reduce errors

India, Feb. 2 -- Small, steady choices open helpful doors; family support brightens mood, and practical work moves forward with calm confidence and gentle progress today, bringing measurable results. ... Read More


The Lumineers mark India comeback with a mesmerising performance

India, Feb. 2 -- Popular American folk-rock band The Lumineers performed in Gurugram on Sunday, marking their first standalone return to India and their only stop in the subcontinent. The show, produ... Read More


Sagittarius Horoscope Today for February 2, 2026: A short course or quick guide could help with a task

India, Feb. 2 -- Energy feels adventurous; try a small new task today, learn from it, and share your joy. Optimism will attract helpful people and fresh ideas. Easily. Your curiosity brings bright en... Read More


FM charges up chips, components sectors

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp increase in funding for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to Rs.40,000 crore and unveiled India Semicondu... Read More


MAT overhaul pushes for new regime

India, Feb. 2 -- Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) is a backstop corporate tax under Indian law that requires a company to pay at least 15% of its book profit when its normal income-tax liability is lower. ... Read More


Govt charts out new corridor for domestic rare earths supply

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to counter constrained gl... Read More


social security, AGRI concerns not ADDRESSED: RSS offshoots

NEW DELHI, Feb. 2 -- Offshoots of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological fount of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have flagged concerns about the Union Budget, pointing out that it d... Read More


16th FC receives mixed reactions from states

Thiruvananthapuram/Chennai/Shimla, Feb. 2 -- The 16th finance commission's decision to tweak the formula for devolution of taxes to states received a mixed response on Sunday with some states welcomin... Read More


230% increase seen in ULB grants with focus now on cities

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The 16th Finance Commission (FC) has more than doubled the grant for urban local bodies to Rs.3,56,257 crore for 2026-31 from Rs.1,55,000 crore for 2021-2026. These funds will inc... Read More