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Exactly two years after captivating global audiences on Netflix, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' continues to sparkle undimmed. The makers marked the occasion with an...
As Vande Mataram marks its 150-year milestone, legendary director Subhash Ghai is rallying fans to connect with its deeper layers rather than just humming along. Sharing on Instagram, Ghai declared...
In 'Mangal Pandey,' the blend of elements occasionally feels synthetic, sometimes eliciting sympathy, and at times, veering into the pathetic. The attempt to capture a pivotal moment in history is...
While the film might be perceived as another biopic in a series on Bhagat Singh, this version, directed by Guddu Dhanoa, possesses a distinct intensity. It projects a vitality different from Raj...
Critics initially viewed Guddu Dhanoa's Bhagat Singh biopic with skepticism, especially given the director's filmography. However, this version offers a distinctive intensity compared to Raj Kumar...
While the cinematic landscape has seen a surge of Bhagat Singh biopics, Guddu Dhanoa's rendition of the iconic freedom fighter's story distinguishes itself with a distinct intensity. It captures a...
In a moving gesture marking Veer Savarkar’s birth anniversary, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered floral tributes at Parliament’s Central Hall, joined by Union ministers and lawmakers from across...
India marked the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Sukhdev Thapar with profound respect on May 15, as top political figures united in tribute. Leading the chorus was Home Minister Amit Shah, whose...
The nation pauses to honor the Jallianwala Bagh martyrs on their remembrance day, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and a host of chief ministers voicing profound gratitude for sacrifices that reshaped...
On the solemn occasion of Mangal Pandey's sacrifice day, India's political leadership united in paying glowing tributes to the pioneer of the 1857 Indian Mutiny. From Parliament's helm to state...
March 23, 1931: A date etched in India's independence saga. Three revolutionaries—Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar—were executed by hanging, sending shockwaves through the British...
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...
As India pauses to honor one of its bravest sons, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has paid glowing tribute to Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day. Posting on social media platform X,...
On the solemn occasion of Chandrashekhar Azad's martyrdom day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in remembering one of India's fiercest freedom warriors. Posting on social media platform X,...
On this day in 1931, India's most elusive revolutionary, Chandrashekhar Azad, chose death over chains in a blaze of glory at Alfred Park. His life was a testament to absolute defiance against British...
On the solemn occasion of Veer Savarkar's punyatithi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a wave of tributes from top leaders, commemorating the freedom icon's lifelong battle against British rule....
Forgotten no more: Kasturba Gandhi, the iron-willed partner who matched Mahatma step for step in shaking the British Empire. History books may typecast her as Gandhi's shadow, but dig deeper, and...
Gopal Krishna Gokhale stands as a pillar of moderate nationalism, whose influence rippled through India's independence movement. A mathematics professor born in 1866 in Ratnagiri, he brought...
On the 78th martyrdom anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India's political landscape united in homage. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spearheaded the tributes from BJP leaders, sharing poignant messages...
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), celebrating its centenary, recently held a 3-day lecture series in Delhi. While some political factions claim the RSS had a negligible role in India's...
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...
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, revered as a deity by farmers, was born in the village of Deva in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. His sphere of action, however, was Bihar, where he tirelessly worked for the...
Marking 107 years since the horrific Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, cricket icons Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir have paid heartfelt tributes to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for India's...
On the 107th commemoration of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, former cricketer and current Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a moving message on X: 'Shaheed hamesha amar rahte hain.' This...
The year 1857 is often cited as the beginning of India's first war of independence, but the real spark ignited in 1855. The Santhal rebellion, or Hul movement, in the Santhal Pargana region of...
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....