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Anoushka Shankar is set to embark on India Tour marking a three decades of her musical journey. Details inside! Anoushka Shankar, the 11-time Grammy-nominated sitarist, has announced her highly-anticipated India Tour celebrating 30 years of live performance. This milestone tour will begin in Hyderabad on January 30, 2025, followed by Bengaluru on January 31, Mumbai on February 1, Pune on February 6, Delhi on February 7, and Kolkata on February 8. Speaking about the tour, Anoushka said, "Every p
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,'Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life.' A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities. The belief is that respecting Gurus on ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 6: Royal Stag BoomBox, the brand's flagship music IP in collaboration with Universal Music Group, returns with a fresh line-up under Royal Stag BoomBox Originals -- a unique format that fuses melody and hip-hop. Following a successful run with tracks like Pehle Jaisi Baat Nahi, Hoodie, Mohabbat, and Imtihaan, the platform now drops its second original of this season, Sajna Mera -- a powerful collaboration featuring Neeti Mohan, Panther, and Ravator. Also Read | Jharkhand Shocker: Man Kills Wife and 2 Children in Suspected Land Dispute in Sahibganj. After ca ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life. A Guru is considered an essential guide for one success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities. The belief is that respecting Gurus on Gur ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and "Nation First," to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today's child is tomorrow's citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the 'Best Teacher Award', and certif ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 16 (PTI) Police in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city on Thursday arrested the leader of a transgender group, a day after 24 members of the community's rival camp allegedly consumed phenyl amid a factional dispute, officials said. A delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met the local police authorities and demanded an in-depth investigation and strict action against those found guilty, saying the factional feud between the transgender groups was tarnishing the city's image. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Nandlalpura area of Indore, following which those who ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 10: On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine. The temple resonated with chants and spiritual fervor, marking the worship of Lord Shiva and spiritual gurus. Today also marks the end of the month of Ashadh and the beginning of the month of Sawan. From today, the Kanvar Yatra will also begin. Guru Purnima 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Know Vyasa Purnima Tithi Timings and Significance of the Day De ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday. The Prime Minister Office (PMO) handle posted on X, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri @myogiadityanath, met Prime Minister @narendramodi. Sharing an X post about the meeting, CM Yogi wrote, I had the honour of meeting the world most popular leader, the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, in New Delhi today and received his warm guidance. Heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister ji for granting me his ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and Nation First, to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today child is tomorrow citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the Best Teacher Award, and certificates wer ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The best way to honour teachers is by empowering them, said Priti Adani Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, on the occassion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. "A beautiful way to honour teachers is to empower them," Priti Adani said, in a post on social media platform X. Priti Adani informed that teachers from Adani Schools are being groomed to become master trainers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). "Our STEM Leadership Training in par ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar offered wishes on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. In a post on X he said, 'Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I bow to all the Gurus. The knowledge and guidance of the Gurus shape our lives.' https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943149215766712441 A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities. The belief is that respecting Gurus on Guru Purnima brings positive ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut, Forevermark has chosen India as its lead market with the opening of its flagship store in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark's journey of bringing its global heritage, modern design sensibilities, and philosophy of discreet luxury to discerning natural diamond consumers. A glittering two-d ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) The 2025 edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a 4K restored version of "Do Bigha Zamin", the 1953 classic directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. The announcement coincides with the legendary filmmaker's 116th birth anniversary. Presented under the Venice Classics section, "Do Bigha Zamin", titled "Two Acres of Land" in English, has been selected among a distinguished lineup of restored cinematic masterpieces, which also includes "Matador" by Pedro Almodovar, "Roma Ore 11" by Giuseppe De Santis, "Przypadek" by Krzysztof Kieślowski and "Lolita" by Sta ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): YSRCP President and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Mahavir on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak) at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli on Tuesday. In a post on X, YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tribute to the teachings of Lord Mahavira, stating that the great sage showed the path to lead a moral life. The path shown by that great sage is always worthy of practice. Also Read | Goa Parasailing Horror: Cable Snaps Mid-Air at Baga Beach, Tourist ...Read More >
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) There are some melodies that never fade -- they linger in the air, travel across time, and quietly return to you when you least expect them. Such was the music of Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar virtuoso whose artistry not only defined Indian classical music for generations but carried its soul to every corner of the world. Born on April 7, 1920, and leaving behind a universe of sound on December 11, 2012, Ravi Shankar was more than a musician -- he was a ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, paid a heartfelt tribute to the mentors who shaped his life and values, marking the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. Taking to X, Gautam Adani wrote, "On this sacred day of Guru Purnima, I bow to those who shaped my character before I built anything else." Reflecting on the transformative power of mentorship, he further added, "A Guru does more than just teach. They awaken, they ignite, they transform us. Their w ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
MADURAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Madurai on Saturday night, will be taking part in the BJP's state core committee meeting during the day on Sunday, and address party functionaries at Velammal Global Hospital Ground in the evening. BJP sources said Shah will be visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Sunday morning, where he is expected to spend around 30 minutes. He will then hold a meeting with the state's core committee, which includes union minister for state L Murugan, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, former state unit pr ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and "Nation First," to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today's child is tomorrow's citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. Also Read | Monkey Menace in Sitapur: 2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Monkeys Drop Him in Water ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Thursday on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. The day, deeply rooted in Indian tradition, honours the pivotal role played by gurus in guiding individuals from ignorance to enlightenment. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of Guru Purnima." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted citizens on the auspicious day, highlighting the enduring significance of the guru-disciple bond in Indian culture. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid tribute to legendary sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar on his birth anniversary, calling him one of the foremost cultural torchbearers of Bengal's Renaissance and a pride of Bengal and Bengalis. In a post on X, CM Banerjee highlighted that the rapturous melodies of Pandit Ravi Shankar's music have introduced Indian classical music to a new global recognition. Also Read | Kanpur S*x Racket: Rohit Verma Arrested, Shocking Videos Reveal Women Lured With Job Offer and Exploited. "On the birth ann ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, one of modern India's most revered Jain spiritual leaders, at a formal ceremony in the national capital tomorrow. Organised by the Ministry of Culture in association with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, the programme marks the commencement of a year-long national tribute to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the Acharya -- a renowned scholar, philosopher, and social reformer, according to a government statement here. Acharya Vidyanand Ji ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: Hazir Hai, the latest soulful single released by Times Music, has struck an emotional chord with audiences and celebrities alike. Featuring Anabhayin Bakshi in his debut performance, the music video has been widely applauded across the entertainment and sports community, with heartfelt shoutouts pouring in from cricket stars Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and entertainment personalities including Yashvardhan Ahuja, Farina Nezam, Pawan Shankar, Chetan Goel, and Shrey Mittal. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 04, 2025 D ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were shot down"), foreign policy questions, including India's position on the Gaza conflict, Special Intensi ...Read More >
Royal Stag BoomBox releases its second Original track of the season, 'Sajna Mera', in collaboration with Universal Music Group, featuring Neeti Mohan, Panther, and Ravator. The track blends hip-hop and melody, encapsulating modern love. The platform continues to redefine India's musical landscape with bold and innovative collaborations. Following the successful launch of 'SIGH', Royal Stag BoomBox returns with its second Original track of the season, 'Sajna Mera'. Produced in collaboration with ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): YSRCP President and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Mahavir on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak) at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli on Tuesday. In a post on X, YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tribute to the teachings of Lord Mahavira, stating that the great sage showed the path to lead a moral life. The path shown by that great sage is always worthy of practice. "Mahavira, who taught the people the five great vows of Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, ...Read More >
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that made him a household name to millions in India and beyond. No more. The Bollywood megastar, one of India's highest paid actors, was locked down in 2020 and feeling introspective. "I'd spent all my adult life in this magical world of cinema. And I was so lost in stories and characters and that whole journey that I realiz ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Rahul, who reached Haridwar to take the holy dip, said to ANI, I am very excited, and the environment is also very good. I am here to take the holy dip in the Ganga and will start my Kanwar Yatra as well.... I asked the Ganga to give me success in my academic journey. Suman, who reached Haridwar from Delhi, said, Today is a very auspicious day and the arrangements here are very good...I only asked God to take car ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced and it is around 69%. The world has promised to Kashmiris to resolve Kashmir dispute through right to ...Read More >