Mamata Banerjee taunts BJP boss: Chaddha, Nadda, Fadda, Bhaddha

“Your leaders are welcome. We are against violence,” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Highlight Mamata Banerjee questioned why the BJP failed to protect its party boss He wondered if the attack on JP Nadda could have been “planned.” The police will investigate, the Bengal prime minister added. Calcutta: Bengal Prime …

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UPL: a story of growth, girth, and complex operations

During the day, UPL shares took a major hit, falling 15 percent after opening for the day at 479 rupees and finally closing at 416 rupees, down 10.94 percent. (File image) Fiscal 2020 is a landmark year for UPL Ltd, marking its 50th anniversary, but apparently the leading agrochemical company …

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Why did the government change its mind about the Roshi Law?

The Jammu and Kashmir government appears to have changed its mind on the controversial Roshni Act. In October, it had announced that it would begin reclaiming thousands of acres of land distributed under the law, shortly after the court struck down the legislation. But on December 4, the government filed …

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Dance pioneer Astad Deboo dies at 73

A photo of Astad Deboo. (Image courtesy of Instagram) Highlight Astad Deboo died at her Mumbai home on Thursday morning. He died after a brief illness, his family said in a statement. Astad Deboo received the Padma Shri in 2007 Mumbai: Contemporary Indian dancer Astad Deboo, known for marrying Kathak …

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