A K Hangal was an exceptional figure. He was the first person interviewed by the author. Their meeting took place in Patna in the 1980s, after Hangal’s performance in a play. Despite his exhaustion and reluctance, Hangal agreed to an interview. The interview was conducted with Hangal reclining, sharing anecdotes about his early life and his successful career as a character actor in Hindi cinema. He recounted his family’s tailoring background and how he took on roles as fathers or uncles. He was 52 when he began his acting career with a small part in Basu Bhattacharya’s Teesri Kasam. Hangal…
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Google has announced a significant change for Android users, introducing new restrictions on app installations. Previously, a key feature of Android was the ability to install applications from outside the Google Play Store, a process known as sideloading. However, this freedom is gradually diminishing with new rules set to be implemented starting next year. The core change involves Google requiring that only apps from verified developers can be installed on certified Android devices. Until now, verification was primarily necessary for developers publishing apps on the Google Play Store. Now, developers of third-party apps will also need to be verified by…
The SA20 league’s 2026 season is set to begin on December 26th. The auction list for this tournament includes numerous players, with James Anderson, the experienced English fast bowler, also registering his name. This could mark Anderson’s debut in the SA20 tournament. With six franchises participating, the bidding for James Anderson will be a major point of interest. The auction is scheduled for September 9th in Johannesburg. 13 Indian players have been included in the auction list for the SA20 2026 season. These players are Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, Siddharth Kaul, Mahesh Ahir, Anureet Singh, Saral Kanwar, Nikhil Jaga, KS…
India has embarked on a new era. On August 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maruti Suzuki plant in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, and flagged off the country’s first battery electric SUV, the e-VITARA. This event also marked the launch of the company’s new electric vehicle unit. This SUV will be exported not only to the Indian market but also to over 100 countries, including Japan and Europe. The first batch has begun production. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of the day in India’s journey towards self-reliance and becoming a hub for green mobility through his X…
In Vaishali, Bihar, a RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) party block general secretary, Shivshankar Singh, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred in the Bidupur police station area of Pakauri. Singh was killed on the spot. Following the murder, RJD workers and local residents expressed outrage, setting up roadblocks with bamboo and burning tires near Hajipur Bidupur Pakouli, causing a traffic jam. Protesters also staged a sit-in on the road, voicing their anger against the government and the administration. According to family members, Singh was traveling to his new home in Pakouli on a motorcycle when he was attacked.…
The Excise Department in Chhattisgarh will soon implement a cashless system in all liquor shops to promote online payments. Customers will be able to purchase liquor by making online payments at these shops. Excise Minister Shri Lakhanlal Dewangan stated this during a review meeting of the Excise Department, emphasizing the need to encourage online payments in liquor stores. He directed that 100% of payments in these shops should be made through online channels. Minister Dewangan also instructed that CCTV cameras should be installed in liquor shops, in line with the Chief Minister’s intentions, to allow for 24-hour continuous monitoring from…
The Indian Navy is targeting the establishment of a fleet of 175 ships by 2035, with plans to incorporate submarines. Concurrently, a video showcasing the warship Himgiri, slated for commissioning in Visakhapatnam, was released. The Navy is poised to receive approximately 17 new warships and 9 submarines, currently in various approval stages. Currently, construction of 61 warships and submarines is underway across different phases, with new vessels slated to be built domestically. Proposals include the Project 17B, valued at 70,000 crore rupees, for seven next-generation frigates and two multi-purpose vessels. Furthermore, Project 75 India (I) will see the creation of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Zelenskyy, in return, expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the warm wishes. Highlighting India’s role, Zelenskyy hoped for the nation’s contribution to establishing peace. In his message, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the people of Ukraine, assuring them of India’s support. He reiterated India’s consistent stance in favor of peace and emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only means to resolve any issue. Zelenskyy, in a post on X, thanked PM Modi, stating that the world is striving to end the…
Vicky Kaushal’s highly anticipated film, ‘Mahavtar’, has reportedly faced a setback. The film, which was planned for release in 2026, has been postponed. The delay is speculated to be linked to Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film, ‘Love and War’, slated for an early 2026 release. According to reports, the makers of ‘Mahavtar’ have decided to push back the release. Initially, the film was expected to hit theaters around Christmas 2026. However, the postponement has opened up the release date for other potential films. The shooting of ‘Mahavtar’ was expected to commence by the end of this year, but now it is…
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has made its debut in the UK market this month. The device boasts an Exynos 1330 chipset, a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, and a 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera and a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone is expected to be released in India soon. The Galaxy A17 5G is priced at GBP 199 (approximately ₹23,500) for its single available variant. It is priced at EUR 239 (around ₹24,000) in select European regions. Currently, the phone is available for purchase in the UK and other…