In a glowing tribute, the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for featuring Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s tableau on Indian cinema at the upcoming Republic Day parade. This nod to Bollywood’s legacy is generating buzz across the nation. The annual Republic Day spectacle on Kartavya Path celebrates India’s diversity through artistic floats. This year’s highlight: a magnificent display curated by Bhansali, drawing from iconic films that have shaped popular culture. IFTDA’s letter to the PM celebrates this as a proud achievement for the film fraternity. Hailing Bhansali as cinema’s showman and craft master, the…
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Tensions flared in Indian politics as Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the fiery former BJP parliamentarian from Bhopal, launched a pointed attack on Rahul Gandhi’s credentials. Citing Chanakya’s teachings, she boldly stated that no son of a foreign-born mother can claim true nationalism or leadership suitability for the nation. During an interview, Thakur elaborated on her stance: ‘Chanakya, the great strategist of our heritage, made it clear—and it’s undeniable—that such a lineage disqualifies one from patriotism and governance.’ The comment, laced with historical reference, was a thinly veiled swipe at Gandhi, whose mother Sonia hails from Italy. Samajwadi Party spokesperson Fakhrul…
Fifteen years of marital bliss for Bollywood’s golden couple, Neelam Kothari and Sameer Soni. The 90s heartthrob shared a touching tribute on social media, reminiscing about their decade-and-a-half together. Wedding snapshots, romantic escapades, and family snapshots filled her Instagram post, melting hearts across the platform. ’15 years and onwards… Such a fantastic ride. Anniversary blessings, my love,’ read her caption, sparking an outpour of fan adoration in the comments. Neelam’s path to this happiness wasn’t straightforward. After a brief marriage to Rishi Sethia ended in divorce, she tied the knot with Sameer in 2011. Their family grew in 2013 with…
The tensions from the January 3 showdown at Prayagraj’s Magh Mela between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand and officials have now reached Ayodhya, where the local saint fraternity has voiced strong support for the spiritual head. Leaders from prominent temples are pressing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to launch an unbiased inquiry into the alleged mistreatment. Speaking exclusively, Acharya Amit Das of Hanumangarhi Temple lambasted the incident. ‘Administering such behavior to a Jagadguru is unacceptable,’ he stated. ‘False narratives were spun to discredit the CM and state government. Those who grabbed the shikha of the Shankaracharya and Batuk Brahmins deserve immediate…
Harsh winter weather is battering flight operations in northern India, prompting IndiGo to appeal for vigilance from passengers. Airports in Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Dharamshala, and Chandigarh are reeling from thick fog, snowfall, and zero visibility, leading to a cascade of delays, reroutes, and outright cancellations. In a proactive move, IndiGo took to X to update travelers: the airline is vigilantly tracking conditions and pulling out all stops to ensure safe journeys. ‘Please check your flight status regularly on our website or app,’ they urged, highlighting the risk of sudden alterations due to rapidly changing weather. Srinagar has been a hotspot…
New Delhi witnessed a promising start to the year as India’s manufacturing and services PMI flashed strong growth signals for January. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index rose to 59.5, up from 57.8 in December, as revealed in Friday’s data from S&P Global. Business conditions brightened for both manufacturers and service providers, even as inflation ticked higher. Moderating rates of input and output price increases kept inflationary pressures in check, a positive sign amid rising costs. ‘Both sectors accelerated, with manufacturing PMI rising but still below the 2025 average,’ commented Pranjul Bhandari, HSBC’s Chief India Economist. New business inflows…
Chitrakoot reels from a heart-wrenching crime: a 14-year-old boy, son of trader Ashok Keserwani, was abducted from his neighborhood, ransom demands unmet led to his savage killing. In a high-stakes police chase, the ringleader met his end in an encounter, his partner wounded and captured. It was a routine evening in Bargad when Ayush headed home from classes and joined pals for games. Masked abductors struck swiftly. By nightfall, a chilling call came: 40 lakhs or the boy dies. The Keserwanis turned to police, who pieced together clues from surveillance videos and tip-offs, identifying tin shop owners Irfan and Kallu…
For Rinku Singh, Raipur isn’t just another cricket ground—it’s where he turned heads with a match-defining innings. The second T20I between India and New Zealand at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium on Friday revives those glory moments. Back on December 1, 2023, India faced Australia in Raipur’s sole prior T20 fixture. Rinku’s aggressive 46-run blitz—29 balls, four fours, two sixes—set the tone for India’s 174. The team defended it brilliantly, bowling out Australia for 154 to clinch a 20-run triumph. Rinku’s hot streak continued in Nagpur’s first T20, where he remained not out on 44 from just 20 deliveries, peppered…
Tensions at Prayagraj’s Sangam Ghat have sparked a national debate on the Shankaracharya succession dispute, prompting saints in Nashik to advocate for dialogue over discord. Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s heated exchange with authorities has amplified concerns, just as the spiritual fervor of Magh Mela builds. Mahant Baijnath and Mahant Ramsnehi Das, voices of authority in the saint fraternity, issued a joint appeal for composure. They argued that spiritual leadership thrives on respectful negotiation, not clashes that undermine sacred institutions. ‘ Shankaracharyas command profound reverence,’ Mahant Baijnath noted. ‘It’s disheartening to see controversy taint their legacy. True guidance comes from reflection and discourse,…
The Enforcement Directorate has unleashed a multi-state crackdown on the promoters behind Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, site of a catastrophic blaze that killed 25 revelers last December. Raids kicked off early Friday at properties owned by Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and Ajay Gupta in Delhi, Gurugram, and Goa, marking a pivotal shift in the investigation. What began as a probe into safety lapses following the December 6, 2023, fire—sparked during a dance event—has now zeroed in on money laundering. Authorities allege the club operated illegally on khazan land, with forged documents enabling its construction and operations. ED teams…