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Satyajit Ray, the maestro whose name evokes timeless cinematic excellence, faced unimaginable obstacles before 'Pather Panchali' redefined Indian film. Today, as we approach his birth anniversary on...
Ustad Bismillah Khan, the Bharat Ratna recipient whose shehnai echoes remain immortal, was more than a musician – he was a beacon of cultural harmony. From his birthplace in Bihar to the ghats of...
February 10 stands immortal in Indian cultural history, the day in 2009 when Pandit Bhimsen Joshi received the Bharat Ratna at his Pune residence. A beacon of Hindustani classical tradition from the...
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's life reads like a musical epic, blending raw determination with divine artistry. Known as the khayal king, his story captivates not just for his impeccable surs but for the...
Chaudhary Charan Singh’s journey from a village in western Uttar Pradesh to the nation’s highest office remains one of India’s most inspiring political stories. Rooted in Jat farming traditions and a...
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed renewed vigour on Wednesday as leaders marked Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's 143rd birth anniversary by pressing for the Bharat Ratna. Cabinet minister Girish...
In the annals of world cinema, few names shine as brightly as Satyajit Ray, the pioneer who elevated Indian films to artistic heights. Hailing from Kolkata's creative lineage on May 2, 1921, Ray's...
A fresh political row erupts in Uttar Pradesh as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav demand Bharat Ratna for BSP pioneer Kanshi Ram. UP cabinet minister Asim Arun dismissed it as opportunistic posturing,...
On the 61st death anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's inaugural President and Bharat Ratna awardee, BJP's top brass including president Nitin Nabin led a wave of commemorations. The event,...
Power changed hands, but simplicity endured. This phrase perfectly captures the essence of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's inaugural President whose life of austerity set a benchmark for public...
On February 27, Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan paid profound respects to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh at the Vice President's Bhavan, marking the social icon's death anniversary with deep...
On the solemn occasion of Rashtra Rishi Nanaji Deshmukh's death anniversary, February 27 marked a wave of heartfelt tributes from India's leading politicians. Union Home Minister Amit Shah...
Picture a penniless boy selling vegetables door-to-door just to fund his education. This unassuming figure evolved into Nanaji Deshmukh, the 'Rashtra Rishi' who rejected a cabinet minister post with...
The cricket world breathes easier as the boycott on India-Pakistan matches is lifted, a move applauded by Congress stalwart Bhai Jagtap as a prudent and timely decision. In an IANS interview from...
In a strong show of support, BJP stalwart Shrikant Bharatiya praised RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat for demanding Bharat Ratna for freedom icon Veer Savarkar, terming it the voice of all true...
A fierce political rebuttal unfolded in Mumbai as Congress stalwart Bhai Jagtap dismantled RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat's pitch for honoring Veer Savarkar with the Bharat Ratna. 'How does this elevate...
A fresh political storm has engulfed India's capital as Congress MP Imran Masood vehemently opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advocacy for Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. Labeling the icon a divider...
A fresh political storm has erupted in India after RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat advocated for the Bharat Ratna award for Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the controversial Hindutva icon. Opposition voices have...
India pauses to honor the eternal Swar Kokila, Lata Mangeshkar, on her punyatithi. Political figures from across states took to social platforms to pay glowing tributes, highlighting how her...
Guwahati's cultural heartbeat skipped several beats with the loss of Zubeen Garg, and now Assam Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi is leading the charge to honor him with the Bharat Ratna. In a poignant...
In the wake of Padma Bhushan being conferred posthumously on Jharkhand's towering tribal leader Shibu Soren, his sister Sukhi Tudu has reignited a fervent campaign for the Bharat Ratna. The award...
On the occasion of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur's jayanti, Bihar's political leaders converged in Patna to celebrate the life of the Bharat Ratna awardee and ex-Chief Minister. Chief Minister Nitish...
On the occasion of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur's jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in remembering the iconic leader from Bihar. The PM's tribute underscored Thakur's pivotal role...
In a heartfelt address on the eve of Jananayak Karpoori Thakur's jayanti, Bihar government minister Dilip Jaiswal celebrated the Bharat Ratna awardee's profound simplicity and commitment to the...
Bihar's political scene just got a glowing tribute. Chirag Paswan, the fiery leader of LJP (Ram Vilas), has gone all out in praising Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him a prime candidate for the...
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi dropped a political bombshell today, predicting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will confer the Bharat Ratna upon Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, leaving the opposition...
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani marked his 98th birthday on Saturday, drawing widespread praise and heartfelt wishes from across the political spectrum. Widely...
During his visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced development projects worth Rs 6,500 crore and addressed a public gathering in Darrang. He criticized the Congress party and stated,...
On the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their respects at the 'Sadev Atal' memorial in Delhi....
On the birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (September 23rd), his unparalleled contributions to the field of Hindi literature were remembered. Dinkar was one of the prominent Hindi...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is advocating for the recognition of Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, a prominent figure in the Indian farmers' movement, with the Bharat Ratna. Additionally, the party is...
Cricket's god, Sachin Tendulkar, marks his 53rd birthday amid a flood of accolades from leaders and sports bodies. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis set the tone with an emotional X post, dubbing him...
The Centre's decision to award the prestigious Padma Bhushan posthumously to Jharkhand's iconic leader Shibu Soren has divided opinions along political lines. Celebrated as 'Dishom Guru' by the...
Tributes poured in at the Krishna Ballabh Ashram in Hazaribagh as the district Congress office commemorated the 69th death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian...
A delegation from the National Youth Force met with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his residential office in Kanke Road, Ranchi. The delegation presented him with sacred soil from his...
During the final day of the monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the central government in his address. He stated that the government's actions are being...
Following the passing of Shibu Soren, a prominent leader from Jharkhand and the founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party, on August 4th, calls for honoring him with the Bharat Ratna have emerged....
Following the passing of Shibu Soren, a prominent leader from Jharkhand and the founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party on August 4th, Minister Irfan Ansari has called for the Bharat Ratna to be...
On the solemn occasion of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan's death anniversary, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remembered the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his extraordinary role in India's fight for freedom....