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‘After my father Aanjjan Srivastav’s accident in 2002, we’ve seen days when we struggled to survive’: Ranjana Aanjjan | Exclusive

‘After my father Aanjjan Srivastav’s accident in 2002, we’ve seen days when we struggled to survive’: Ranjana Aanjjan | Exclusive

After spending nearly 15 years immersed in theatre, Ranjana Aanjjan has finally stepped into the world of screen acting with Chand Tara — a project that has already earned the distinction of having its trailer screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. But for Ranjana, the journey has never been about glamour or overnight fame….

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“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.”

“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.”

Some quotes seem to stay alive long after the people who wrote them are gone. They travel across countries, languages and generations without losing much of their emotional weight. That is probably what happened with many of Rumi’s words. People continue discovering his poetry hundreds of years later and often feel as if the lines…

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After China, US unveils ultra long range air-to-air missile — where does India stand in the race

After China, US unveils ultra long range air-to-air missile — where does India stand in the race

(Image credit: Jonathan Tweedy) The AIM‑260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) represents a major leap in U.S. air‑to‑air weaponry, designed to counter the long‑range threat posed by China’s PL‑15 and PL‑17. First revealed in 2019, though development likely began around 2017, the missile has now been photographed in live testing on a Navy F/A‑18F at…

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“Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.”

“Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.”

There are some quotes that immediately sound powerful because they are dramatic. Then others work differently. They feel quiet at first. Simple. Almost ordinary. Then, after reading them a second time, they begin to settle in your mind a little more.This quote from Queen Elizabeth II feels very much like that.At first glance, the words…

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May 16, 2026, 22:43 IST

May 16, 2026, 22:43 IST

Manchester City players pose with the winner’s trophy after the English FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City in London, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Manchester City FC defeated Chelsea FC 1-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the only goal of the…

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Splitsvilla X6 – Pyaar Ya Paisa Winners: Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy; take home a cash prize of Rs 20 lakhs

Splitsvilla X6 – Pyaar Ya Paisa Winners: Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy; take home a cash prize of Rs 20 lakhs

India’s biggest and most-loved dating reality show, Splitsvilla X6 , just concluded its most unpredictable season yet! Packed with drama, emotions, strategy and tough choices, the latest season introduced the game-changing theme of ‘Pyaar Ya Paisa’, where contestants had two distinct routes to victory: Love or Money. The winning couple takes home a cash prize…

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IPL 2026: KKR’s 18 crore gamble under threat as Matheesha Pathirana walks off mid-over on debut

IPL 2026: KKR’s 18 crore gamble under threat as Matheesha Pathirana walks off mid-over on debut

Matheesha Pathirana (X-cricbuzz) Matheesha Pathirana suffered an injury scare during his long-awaited IPL 2026 debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans on Saturday after walking off the field midway through his spell. The Sri Lankan pacer, who was making his first appearance of the season after recovering from an injury sustained during the T20…

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When Divya Bharti refused ‘Aankhen’ over Chunky Pandey pairing, claims producer Pahlaj Nihalani

When Divya Bharti refused ‘Aankhen’ over Chunky Pandey pairing, claims producer Pahlaj Nihalani

Pahlaj Nihalani once recalled a casting change on ‘Aankhen’ and claimed that Divya Bharti refused the film after learning she would be paired opposite Chunky Pandey rather than Govinda. The former CBFC chief and producer said Divya, Pooja Bhatt, and Juhi Chawla were first considered for the film, which was headlined by Govinda. In a…

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Trump faces thorny questions on Taiwan and trade

Trump faces thorny questions on Taiwan and trade

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump lumbered back to the White House on Friday bringing back with him seeds of discord from Beijing despite assertions to the contrary. The promise of Chinese rose seeds for the White House Rose Garden from Xi Jinping, meant to be a diplomatic bouquet, instead highlighted the increasingly…

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Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: India has finally succeeded in retrieving the ‘Chola Plates’ considered to be among the most significant surviving records of the dynasty with Netherlands formally restituting the assets at a formal ceremony in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and PM Rob Jetten on Saturday, marking yet another success of Modi govt in recovering stolen artefacts in foreign jurisdictions.“A joyous moment for every Indian! Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Took part in the ceremony for the same in the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten,” PM Modi said in a post on X.  Watch Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola-Era Copper Plates To India During PM Modi’s Visit“The Chola Copper Plates are a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates and largely contain texts in Tamil, one of the most beautiful languages of the world. They relate to the great Rajendra Chola I formalising an oral commitment made by his father, King Rajaraja I. They also showcase the greatness of the Cholas. We in India are immensely proud of the Cholas, their culture and their maritime prowess,” the PM added.He also thanked the Government of the Netherlands and Leiden University in particular, where the Copper Plates were kept since the mid-19th century.The restitution marks the culmination of a 14 – year long effort to get them back since 2012. Of the 668 antiquities repatriated from various countries so far to India, 655 have returned after the Modi govt took charge in 2014.The return of the Anaimangalam Copper Plates, known in the Netherlands as the Leiden Plates will further build on this list. The records in these plates are among the most important artefacts of Tamil heritage held anywhere outside India. The plates record important agreements about the right of a Buddhist shrine and a number of monasteries in Nagapattinam to the revenue of villages.Dating to the reign of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014 CE) regarded as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history, one of objects comprises 21 copper plates, weighing approximately 30 kilograms. The plates are divided into two sections: one in Sanskrit and one in Tamil. The other object being restituted comprises three copper plates containing Tamil inscription. Both are bound together by bronze rings that bear the royal seal of the Chola dynasty.According to sources, India’s efforts to get the Chola Plates back gained decisive momentum on October 30, 2023, when the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of India to UNESCO formally requested the inclusion of the Chola Dynasty Copper Plates in the agenda of the 24th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in Case of Illicit Appropriation (ICPRCP).The 24th session of the ICPRCP found that India’s claim as the nation of origin was valid. As of November 2023, the UNESCO committee encouraged the Netherlands to engage in constructive bilateral dialogue with India regarding the return of the plates finally culminating in the the agreement to hand over the plates during PM Modi’s visit.The plates were brought to the Netherlands around 1712 by Florentius Camper, who was in India as part of a Christian missionary in the period when Nagapattinam was under Dutch control. The plates were eventually donated to Leiden University in 1862 and have been housed in its Library since then.According to officials, the precise legal and personal circumstances under which Camper obtained the plates from India are not fully documented.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Restricts Silver Bar Imports, Changes Status From ‘Free’ To ‘Restricted’Tamil Nadu Cabinet: CM Vijay Takes Home, Sengottaiyan Gets Finance; Check Full List’Modi Ji…’: Rahul Gandhi Demands Sacking Of Dharmendra Pradhan Over NEET Paper Leak’History Or Geography’: Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Issues Stern Warning To PakistanCBI Seeks 14-Day Custody Of Accused In NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case; Pune Botany Teacher Arrested’Misquoted’: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies ‘Cockroach’ Remarks On Unemployed YouthNetherlands Returns 11th Century Chola-Era Copper Plates To India During PM Modi’s Visit’Jhalmuri Reached Here Too?’: PM Modi Invokes Bengal Polls In Netherlands, Lauds Indian DiasporaRampur Court Sentences Azam Khan To 2 Years In 2019 Speech Case, SP Veteran Faces Fresh Legal BlowRG Kar Case Back In Spotlight As BJP MLA Ratna Debnath Calls Mamata Banerjee ‘Head Of Criminals’123Photostories10 birds with hilariously perverted names and where travellers can find themWhat sparked rumours of Shehnaaz Gill dating cricketer Devdutt Padikkal?9 junk food swaps that can make your diet healthierIt’s not just salt anymore: Why your stressful 10-hour workday could be pushing your blood pressure higherCannes 2026 Day 4: John Travolta’s surprise win, Léa Seydoux’s magic, and unmissable red carpet glam!Travellers beware: 5 dirtiest things in a hotel room you didn’t know aboutHow to grow jasmine that flowers year-round in Indian weather: 5 mindful tips for beginners5 pro tips to brighten dull skinRice flour vs wheat flour: Which one is actually easier on the stomach?5 adorable pet dog breeds that grow tall and large123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingRishabh PantNEET PaperIPL Points TableNEET Aspirant DieKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeCBSE 2 Language RuleRussia Lavrow

Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: India has finally succeeded in retrieving the ‘Chola Plates’ considered to be among the most significant surviving records of the dynasty with Netherlands formally restituting the assets at a formal ceremony in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and PM Rob Jetten on Saturday, marking yet another success of Modi govt in recovering stolen artefacts in foreign jurisdictions.“A joyous moment for every Indian! Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Took part in the ceremony for the same in the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten,” PM Modi said in a post on X. Watch Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola-Era Copper Plates To India During PM Modi’s Visit“The Chola Copper Plates are a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates and largely contain texts in Tamil, one of the most beautiful languages of the world. They relate to the great Rajendra Chola I formalising an oral commitment made by his father, King Rajaraja I. They also showcase the greatness of the Cholas. We in India are immensely proud of the Cholas, their culture and their maritime prowess,” the PM added.He also thanked the Government of the Netherlands and Leiden University in particular, where the Copper Plates were kept since the mid-19th century.The restitution marks the culmination of a 14 – year long effort to get them back since 2012. Of the 668 antiquities repatriated from various countries so far to India, 655 have returned after the Modi govt took charge in 2014.The return of the Anaimangalam Copper Plates, known in the Netherlands as the Leiden Plates will further build on this list. The records in these plates are among the most important artefacts of Tamil heritage held anywhere outside India. The plates record important agreements about the right of a Buddhist shrine and a number of monasteries in Nagapattinam to the revenue of villages.Dating to the reign of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014 CE) regarded as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history, one of objects comprises 21 copper plates, weighing approximately 30 kilograms. The plates are divided into two sections: one in Sanskrit and one in Tamil. The other object being restituted comprises three copper plates containing Tamil inscription. Both are bound together by bronze rings that bear the royal seal of the Chola dynasty.According to sources, India’s efforts to get the Chola Plates back gained decisive momentum on October 30, 2023, when the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of India to UNESCO formally requested the inclusion of the Chola Dynasty Copper Plates in the agenda of the 24th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in Case of Illicit Appropriation (ICPRCP).The 24th session of the ICPRCP found that India’s claim as the nation of origin was valid. As of November 2023, the UNESCO committee encouraged the Netherlands to engage in constructive bilateral dialogue with India regarding the return of the plates finally culminating in the the agreement to hand over the plates during PM Modi’s visit.The plates were brought to the Netherlands around 1712 by Florentius Camper, who was in India as part of a Christian missionary in the period when Nagapattinam was under Dutch control. The plates were eventually donated to Leiden University in 1862 and have been housed in its Library since then.According to officials, the precise legal and personal circumstances under which Camper obtained the plates from India are not fully documented.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Restricts Silver Bar Imports, Changes Status From ‘Free’ To ‘Restricted’Tamil Nadu Cabinet: CM Vijay Takes Home, Sengottaiyan Gets Finance; Check Full List’Modi Ji…’: Rahul Gandhi Demands Sacking Of Dharmendra Pradhan Over NEET Paper Leak’History Or Geography’: Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Issues Stern Warning To PakistanCBI Seeks 14-Day Custody Of Accused In NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case; Pune Botany Teacher Arrested’Misquoted’: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies ‘Cockroach’ Remarks On Unemployed YouthNetherlands Returns 11th Century Chola-Era Copper Plates To India During PM Modi’s Visit’Jhalmuri Reached Here Too?’: PM Modi Invokes Bengal Polls In Netherlands, Lauds Indian DiasporaRampur Court Sentences Azam Khan To 2 Years In 2019 Speech Case, SP Veteran Faces Fresh Legal BlowRG Kar Case Back In Spotlight As BJP MLA Ratna Debnath Calls Mamata Banerjee ‘Head Of Criminals’123Photostories10 birds with hilariously perverted names and where travellers can find themWhat sparked rumours of Shehnaaz Gill dating cricketer Devdutt Padikkal?9 junk food swaps that can make your diet healthierIt’s not just salt anymore: Why your stressful 10-hour workday could be pushing your blood pressure higherCannes 2026 Day 4: John Travolta’s surprise win, Léa Seydoux’s magic, and unmissable red carpet glam!Travellers beware: 5 dirtiest things in a hotel room you didn’t know aboutHow to grow jasmine that flowers year-round in Indian weather: 5 mindful tips for beginners5 pro tips to brighten dull skinRice flour vs wheat flour: Which one is actually easier on the stomach?5 adorable pet dog breeds that grow tall and large123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingRishabh PantNEET PaperIPL Points TableNEET Aspirant DieKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeCBSE 2 Language RuleRussia Lavrow

NEW DELHI: India has finally succeeded in retrieving the ‘Chola Plates’ considered to be among the most significant surviving records of the dynasty with Netherlands formally restituting the assets at a formal ceremony in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and PM Rob Jetten on Saturday, marking yet another success of Modi govt in recovering…

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IPL 2026: Angkrish Raghuvanshi joins Gautam Gambhir in elite club as KKR smash highest-ever total vs GT

IPL 2026: Angkrish Raghuvanshi joins Gautam Gambhir in elite club as KKR smash highest-ever total vs GT

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi (ANI Photo) Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his breakout IPL 2026 season with yet another composed half-century, helping Kolkata Knight Riders post a massive 247/2 against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Saturday.Most 50+ scores for KKR in an IPL season6 – Gautam Gambhir (2012)5 – Robin Uthappa (2014)5 – Gautam Gambhir…

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