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Hyderabad: Smriti Irani is returning to TV, and fans are super excited. She became famous as Tulsi Virani in the popular Indian serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the show started in 2000, it quickly became a part of daily life in Indian homes. People would stop everything just to watch Tulsi's story. But what's really surprising? The show became just as popular in another country -- Afghanistan! In Afghanistan, families saw their own lives in the story of Tulsi. They also have big families, strong traditions, and similar family problems. So when Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi came on TV, everyone wanted to watch -- no matter what. Here are some amazing true stories that show just how much Afghan fans loved the show: Power cuts were very common in Afghanistan. But people didn't want to miss Tulsi. So, they collected money to buy diesel for generators. Some even used car batteries to run their TVs. That's true dedication! If an episode aired during a wedding, the party would stop. Guests would sit together, watch the show, and then continue the celebrations after it ended. Watching Tulsi was more important than dancing! The show's timing often clashed with evening prayers. Some fans asked their local mosque to delay the prayer time. Others skipped or postponed prayers just to watch Tulsi on screen. Once, robbers in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif took advantage of the show. While a family was busy watching Tulsi, they stole car parts outside. Before leaving, they wrote "Thanks, Tulsi" on the car. It became a famous story. The serial showed joint families, traditions, love, and fights -- just like in many Afghan homes. People felt close to the characters and connected deeply to their problems. Even though some parts, like women wearing saris or Hindu prayers, were different, many people still loved the story and characters. Today, Turkish dramas are more popular on Afghan TV, but Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will never be forgotten. Tulsi Virani became a part of Afghan homes, just like she did in India. For Afghan fans, she wasn't just a character -- she felt like family.
Lucknow, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The three-member judicial committee, formed to investigate Sambhal violence, submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday. The report, yet to be made public, will shed light on the reasons behind the November 2024 violence and is also expected to fix blame on the culprits behind the stir, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to many others. The probe report has started evoking reactions, even before being put in the public domain. Vishnu Shankar Jain, senior advocate and one of the petitioners in th ...Read More >
A temple locked since 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been reopened by authorities during an anti-encroachment drive. The Bhasma Shankar temple, containing idols of Lord Hanuman and a Shivling, was rediscovered during an electricity theft inspection. This follows recent violence and heightened tensions in the area, including a mosque survey dispute and loudspeaker fine.The Sambhal administration here on Saturday uncovered and reopened a temple, which is said to have been closed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ever since the announcement of the return of the beloved television show, "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", the TV lovers have been counting days to witness the show once again. Adding to the excitement, the makers, Star Plus, have dropped another promo from the much-anticipated drama. The clip opens with Smriti Irani aka Tulsi Virani roaming around the famous "Shanti Niketan". She is seen reminiscing about some fond past memories from the last season. From old photos, to Mihir and Tulsi's wedding card, to Gomzi's leather jacket - Irani recalls all the memor ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the detailed 1,036-page judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the special NIA court, while acquitting all seven accused, has dismissed claims that senior officers from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had directed one of the investigating officers to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the case.Special judge A K Lahoti said the court did not find force in the contentions raised by the lawyer for a now-acquitted accused, math pontiff Sudhakar Dhar Dwivedi. The lawyer had all ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh suits would be registered under the Places of Worship Act in the country, and in the pending cases, no final or effective orders would be passed till further orders of the Apex Court. A Special Bench headed by CJI Sajiv Khanna asked the Union government to file within four weeks its reply to the clutch of petitions challenging the validity of the 1991 Act, which prohibits the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947. The Bench, also c ...Read More >
Thane, Jun 7 (PTI) Tension gripped the Durgadi Fort area in Kalyan on Saturday when workers belonging to both factions of Shiv Sena tried to reach the goddess Durga temple atop the hill while Eid ul-Azha prayers were being offered at its foothills. Police detained several protesters for violating the prohibitory orders. Activists of Uddhav Thackeray-headed Shiv Sena (UBT) and Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the foothills of the fort separately in the morning and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Union Minister Smriti Irani is making headlines once again -- this time not for her political work, but for her return to television. The actress-turned-politician will be seen reprising her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in the reboot of the hit daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The makers recently unveiled the first look of Smriti Irani from the reboot. Dressed in a maroon saree with a rich zari border, Smriti completes her Tulsi look with a large red bindi, traditional gold jewelry, and a black-beaded mangalsutra. The look has already stirred nostalgia among longtim ...Read More >
New Delhi : Its 2025! The new generations have no idea who Tulsi Virani is! But those who are from 90s and older generations know it and can't statop being nostalgic as Smriti Irani's iconic character look has been leaked on social media. It comes from the new season of 'Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. The official announcement of the show and its characters is yet to be made by the makers; credit to leaks and social media, the first look of Tulsi Virani is no more a hidden secret and netizens are going gaga about it with nostalgia. To be true to our readers, the authenticity of the photo i ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a reboot version and viewers can't be more excited for this one. The famous daily soap that aired from 3 July 2000 to 6 November 2008 was a top TRP-rider for many years. Starring Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay as Tulsi Virani and Mihir - the OG cast won a million hearts of the fans. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot version's first promo has now been released. Taking to its Instagram account, StarPlus posted a brief clip announcing where and from when the audience can watch the serial. The promo sho ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sameer Kulkarni, one of the seven individuals cleared of charges in the Malegaon blast has accused senior Congress leaders and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of orchestrating a conspiracy to malign the Hindu community and manipulate evidence. Speaking to ANI, Kulkarni alleged that the entire case was built for political gain during the 2009 state elections, calling it an act of "Muslim appeasement" by the then Congress government."We immediately expressed gratitude to the court. We fought this legal battle for the self-respect of the majority Hindu community," Kulkarni s ...Read More >
BUDAUN: A court hearing a plea of a Hindu outfit, which had sought permission to worship at Jama Masjid Shamsi here claiming it was a temple, on Tuesday asked the Muslim side to complete their arguments by December 10. Arguing his case, the lawyer for Shamsi Shahi Jama Masjid Intezamia Committee and Waqf Board Asrar Ahmed questioned the locus standi of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha to file the petition in the matter. Urging the court to dismiss the plea, the counsel submitted that the mosque is about 850 years old. He stated that there is "no existence of a temple" there and worship by Hin ...Read More >
The Supreme Court halted new temple-mosque legal battles. The court will review the 1991 law impacting religious site status. This law froze the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947. Several cases, including Gyanvapi and Shahi Idgah, challenge this law. The law's validity is being questioned. The court's decision impacts ongoing and future disputes.In its ruling on the keenly-watched Place of Worship Act case, the Supreme Court said on December 12 that no new Mandir-Masjid suits are to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India is a secular nation and minorities are safest in this country, Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said, asserting that minorities are enjoying absolute freedom and protection because of the Hindu majority. In an interview with PTI Videos, the Minority Affairs Minister said he has not come across a single case where a member of the minority community is willing to migrate out of India because of being deprived of anything in the country. He accused "the Left ecosystem backed by the Congress party" of running a relentless campaign that minorities are being "tortured, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh participated in the Hariyali Teej celebrations organised by the Delhi Study Group, a prominent socio-political-cultural NGO, ahead of the festival. Speaking at the event, Varma said, 'A Teej event was organised here, which has been continuing for the last 31 years. A cultural programme was also held. I congratulate everyone.' The event featured vibrant cultural performances, showcasing the rich traditions associated with Hariyali Teej. Significantly, Hariyali Teej is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of the month of ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The three-member panel, appointed to investigate the Sambhal violence case, submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to the state Information Department. The 450-page report consists of details about the November 2024 Sambhal violence and also touches on the previous riots which took place in the city. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State via Nepal Border, Release Their Sketches. The report also mentions key details about the demograph ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Tirumala, July 12: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar raised strong objections to the employment of non-Hindus in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during his visit to Tirumala on his birthday on Friday. Addressing the media after offering prayers at the Lord Venkateswara temple, he questioned, "How can non-Hindus be given jobs in TTD?" Why are they still being retained even after changes in governments and administrations? What action is being taken when over a thousand non-Hindus are employed in TTD? They must be removed from their positions immediately." "TT ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): Triumala Tirupati Devasthanam on Saturday suspended four employees for allegedly following a non-Hindu faith, citing violation of institutional code. The employees were reportedly following the Christian faith, which violates the code of conduct expected from staff working in a Hindu religious institution, TTD said in a statement on X. Also Read | Indore Shocker: Boy Sodomised, Forced Into Oral Sex on School Campus in Madhya Pradesh; 2 Detained. https://x.com/TTDevasthanams/status/1946440291667579252 "Following a vigilance report and review ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". ...Read More >
Bengaluru: BJP raised the murder of a Hindu man in Koppal in the legislative assembly Wednesday and demanded the investigation be handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that Rs 50 lakh compensation be given to the victim's family. A BJP delegation also met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and urged him to intervene and direct the state govt to transfer the case, alleging a deep-rooted conspiracy by "extremist" groups. In its memorandum, BJP said Gavisiddappa Nayak, from the Valmiki community, a Scheduled Tribe, was murdered on Aug 3 in front of Syed Nadeemullah Qadri Mosque in Kop ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A major controversy has broken out in Karnataka over the state government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author and social activist Banu Mushtaq, a Muslim, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, a festival with deep-rooted religious and cultural significance. This move has sparked major political backlash and drawn responses from the Mysuru royal family. The debate began when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that Banu Mushtaq would inaugurate this year's Naada Habba, calling it "a matter of pride for Karnataka." But opposition leaders quickly quest ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A political slugfest erupted after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was stopped from visiting violence-hit Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, with the BJP accusing the Congress leader of attempting to incite communal tensions. BJP leaders criticised Gandhi's visit as a desperate political move, driven by competition with the Samajwadi Party (SP) to reclaim vote banks. Meanwhile, Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, slammed the government's actions as undemocratic and an assault on constitutional rights. BJP spokesperson Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi described the visit as a "sign of h ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and politician Smriti Irani, who is returning to her role of Tulsi Virani in the reboot of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', is very confident about her return to the medium of television. In a recent interview with NDTV, she said that she is a politician, and nothing can scare her or make her nervous. She recollected her journey, as she told NDTV, "I think that for a 49 year old to have to have a 25 year run, not only in media but also in politics, that has a blessed run because in our country's history never as somebody managed, with God's blessing, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amidst rumours that Smriti Irani will be taking a sabbatical from politics to work in the reboot version of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", the actor and politician decided to set the record straight, saying that she will never compromise of her sangathan responsibilities. When an X user wrote, "Dear @smritiirani all the best on your return to TV. Hope this is just a brief sabbatical from politics (sic)." Irani reacted to this saying "No sabbatical. Have worked both in media and politics for 25 years with only a decadal break due to my responsibility as Cabi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT), starring Amar Upadhyay and Smriti Irani, has created a wave of excitement among fans. While Amar and Smriti have already begun shooting for the limited-episode reboot of the iconic show, anticipation is mounting around the rest of the cast, especially who will play which character. Actress Barkha Bisht has now confirmed that she will be part of the reboot. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Barkha said, "Yes, I am joining the show," but remained tight-lipped about her character. "I can't reveal much about the role right ...Read More >
Producer Ektaa Kapoor shared an interesting anecdote that turned over the long-held belief that she was the one who chose Smriti for the role. Smriti Irani, the beloved face of Indian television, has made a much-anticipated return to the small screen with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Nearly two decades later, the actress-turned-politician is lighting up screens as Tulsi and audiences couldn't be more thrilled. The reboot of the iconic Star Plus drama premiered on July 29 and fans were swept w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh has been in the headlines continuously since the riots. The judicial committee constituted by the state government has submitted its report to CM Yogi Adityanath. Some big, shocking revelations have been made in this report. The committee has surprised everyone by submitting the report on Thursday, 28 August 2025. The population and demography of Sambhalare are surprising in this report. In this 450-page report of the judicial committee, information has also been given about the Shahi Jama Masjid Harihar Temple. There are some such revelations in this repor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid on Tuesday described as "reprehensible" the alleged mistreatment of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and asked that country's interim government to take immediate steps to prevent such acts. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister in August following months-long students-led protests. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi To Visit Sambhal: DM Requests Neighbouring Districts To Restrict Congress Leader's Proposed Visit to Violence-Hit Town. ...Read More >