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April 14, 2017

TOP STORY   U.S. drops ‘mother of all bombs’ for first time in Afghanistan The Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb was dropped on a cave complex believed to be used by Islamic State, very close to the border with Pakistan. Read more » States warned on cow vigilantes, says Rijiju ‘Terms Alwar incident ‘an altercation’ Read more » More Articles »

EDITOR'S PICK   Weaving a cover of hope on their shower of woes Tribal women of Attappady are trying to make their presence felt in the umbrella market Read more » ‘Demonetisation more of a political gamble’ Participants at public discussion say they were surprised at the absence of mass protests Read more » More Articles »

OPINION   Courting faith and reason How religious belief disguised as an economic principle changed the original intent of Ambedkar’s Constitution Read more » Sheikh Hasina visit to India: Banking on Teesta The wheels within wheels in Delhi, Dhaka and Kolkata on the water-sharing issue Read more » More Articles »

NATIONAL   BJP extends winning streak in bypolls Congress holds in Karnataka, AAP shocked in Delhi; TMC retains seat in Bengal despite saffron surge Read more » Amarinder remarks on Canadian ministers sparks row Chief Minister has termed the Defence Minister a ‘Khalistan sympathiser’ Read more » More Articles »

INTERNATIONAL   ‘U.K. needs new policy on students’ Research shows majority deems global pupils have positive impact on economy Read more » Russia ‘failed’ in Beslan siege Moscow says European court’s ruling is not acceptable Read more » More Articles »

BUSINESS   ‘Allow anchor investors in SME IPOs’ Investment bankers urge SEBI to change norms to attract larger investors Read more » ‘Oil marketing firms must protect consumers too’ Consumer interest tied to pricing freedom, says Secretary Read more » More Articles »

SPORTS   Gambhir guides Knight Riders home Narine’s cameo as opener and Umesh Yadav’s four-wicket haul lay Kings low Read more » Olatunde nets Chennai FC’s winner AGORC manager cries foul after his team’s 1-0 loss Read more » More Articles »

SOCIETY   The colours of Vishu Blooms of the Indian Laburnum is an enduring image of Vishu celebrations. There are many other trees in Thiruvananthapuram that are also decked up in myriad colours, including yellow, during the season Read more » Epic association Ardhagiri in the Chittoor district of Andhra is believed to be a part of Sanjivani Hill, which Anjaneya carried to the battlefield Read more » More Articles »

ENTERTAINMENT   Adivasi with a difference Catherine Tresa on playing a tribal woman opposite Arya in Kadamban Read more » Why the heart grows fonder Mani Ratnam’s Kaatru Veliyidai gives you characters you recognise, not ones you can empathise with Read more »