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Singers join in tribute to S.P. Balasubrahmanyam in Palakkad on Tuesday night. Palakkad turned into a hub of nostalgia on Tuesday (April 1, 2026) evening as leading South Indian singers united to honour the enduring legacy of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) with a grand musical tribute. The tribute began at the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex at Yakkara, where a 10-foot statue of the maestro, sculpted by Unni Kanayi, was unveiled jointly by Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani and SPB Charan.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Malayalam cinema's iconic actor Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday. The veteran star is celebrating the occasion with his entire family in Thailand. As he nears the golden jubilee of his illustrious acting career, Mohanlal's achievements continue to shine. He has won five National Film Awards, including two Best Actor honours, a Special Jury Mention, a Special Jury Award, and a Best Feature Film award as a producer. He has also been conferred with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest civilian honours. Coincidentally, his birthday comes when two of ...Read More >
Mysuru, Sep 26 S.L. Bhyrappa, the renowned Kannada writer and recipient of the Saraswati Samman and Padma Shri, on Friday, was accorded final respects by Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on behalf of the Central government. Union Minister Joshi travelled to Mysuru and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolence message to Bhyrappa's family. He offered floral tributes on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Central government, and later proceeded to the cremation ground near Chamundi Hill where he participated in the last rites and paid h ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin and the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami were among the top personalities who condoled the passing away of veteran south Indian film actress Saroja Devi on Monday in Bengaluru. He was saddened to hear about the demise of Saroja Devi, who had appeared in over 200 films, pairing with all top actors like Sivaji Ganesan, MGR, NTR, Gemini Ganesan, Stalin said, adding that the actress was known for her facial expression, acting skills. The deceased actress had been awarded the Padma Shri, Padmabhushan, Union Government's Lifetime Achievement Award, ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 14 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an unconditional apology. The incident occurred on June 20 when Justice Nirzar S Desai was hearing a case. A video of the man soon went viral, prompting the high court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings. On Monday, the division bench of Justices AS Supehia and RT Vachhani directed the man, identified as Samad Abdul Rehm ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada li ...Read More >
One of SL Bhyrappa's most celebrated works, Parva, came alive on stage in an ambitious eight-hour theatrical adaptation by director Prakash Belawadi. Years ago, Bhyrappa had watched an early Kannada version in Mysuru. This time, he returned to see its English adaptation -- one of his final public appearances. Recalling those moments, Prakash shared, "It was an honour to have worked with such an eminent writer. He had watched my early Kannada version in Mysuru, and when I remade it in English, he ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 (PTI) Politcal leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, who died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 97. A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writing, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He served as the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and earned acclaim for his widely read weekly column, Point of View, which he wrote for 25 years until 2022, continuing until the age of 94. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and several political leaders have expressed grief over the death of veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi, remembering her as "Abhinaya Saraswati", as she was fondly addressed. Saroja Devi died on Monday at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87. She has worked in over 200 Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films. Siddaramaiah, in his condolence message posted on X, said her departure is a great loss to the Indian cinema. "The news of the death of veteran Kannada actress B ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi (Bangalore Saroja Devi) breathed her last on July 14, 2025. The noted personality acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films over her illustrious and long movie career. She was 87. B Saroja Devi acted in around 200 films over seven decades. She was popularly known as 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' (Saraswathi of acting) in Kannada and 'Kannadathu Paingili' (Kannada's Parrot) in Tamil. Hailed as one of the most successful actresses in the history of Indian cinema, B Saroja Devi suffered age-related ailments and breathed her last at her residenc ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Superstar Rajnikanth paid tribute to the veteran actress B Sarojadevi, who passed away at the age of 87. Taking to his official handle X, he wrote, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi" Also Read | Model San Rechal Gandhi Dies by Suicide at 26 Amid Financial Struggles; Here's Everything To Know About the Former Miss Pondicherry. https://x.com/rajinikanth/status/1944638878973087994 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan also ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) As actor Khushbu Sundar puts it, with the passing away of legendary actor B Saroja Devi, an era of golden cinema comes to an end. The actress known for her doe-eyed beauty and endearing screen presence made her debut when she was only 17 years old, as a co-star of Honnappa Bhagavathar, one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955). Bengaluru-born Saroja Devi would eventually be crowned the first female super star of Kannada cinema. Soon after her death, another film legend from Bengaluru who made it big in Tamil Nadu, Superstar Rajnikanth, took ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed condolences on demise of legendary actress B Saroja Devi. Recalling her contributions to the Kannada film industry, Bommai said that she was a superstar in her heydays and was a great asset to the state and the film industry. She was a superstar in her heydays. She started her career in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. She acted with all the superstars of those days... She has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan... She was very lively even in her last days. She was a great asset to Karnataka an ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83. The actor, who had once served as a BJP MLA, passed away at his residence in Filmnagar here early Sunday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He had been battling age-related health issues for the last few days. His photograph, recently shared by producer Bandla Ganesh on social media, had shocked the fans. In a career spanning over four decades, he acted in more than 750 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Known for a unique vo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Over 200+ HR professionals, CXOs, and business leaders gathered on March 28 for the SRIF HR Summit 2026 at Vijay Patil School of Management, Nerul, Navi Mumbai -- a full-day forum on the future of hiring, workforce strategy, and the governance of artificial intelligence in HR. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-47 Lottery Result of April 3, 2026, Watch Lucky Draw Winner List. The SRIF-HR-SUMMIT-2026 was organised by the SRF Staffing and Recruitment Industry Federation (SRIF), the summit was powered by Vijay Patil Schoo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): The much-awaited historical drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1,' which stars actor Pawan Kalyan, is all set to release in theatres on July 24, 2025. As the date nears, the makers have begun full-fledged promotions for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Death Case: Actress' Autopsy Conducted, Opinion About Cause of Death 'Reserved', Says Mumbai Police. On Wednesday, the makers took to their X account to share a BTS video showing Kalyan watching the trailer. In the video, the actor-politician is seen closely watching the trailer and later app ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarkhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): India's renowned writer couple, Hugh and Colleen Gantzer were awarded the Padma Shri this year, however due to health complications, Hugh could not attend the ceremony held in Delhi. Keeping that in mind, Uttarakhand's Government Secretary Shailesh Bagoli specially reached the writer's residence in Mussoorie and presented the Padma Shri at his home, according to an official statement. Colleen Gantzer has been given the honour posthumously. Highlighting the life of the writer couple, the statement read, 'Active in travel writing since the 1950s, th ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and paren ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official stat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former Tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. PM Modi, in a post on X, said, "Had a great meeting with Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We discussed a wide range of issues. His passion towards sports and nation-building is truly admirable." Also Read | Who is Prince Yadav? All You Need To Know About Lucknow Super Giants Pacer. On Tuesday, Paes officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the ...Read More >
Leander Paes recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a move seen as important ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Indian tennis legend Leander Paes slammed Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government's handling of Lionel Messi's 2025 December visit to Bengal, calling it "sad". He said Messi was not managed properly during the event. "If Dada Sourav Ganguly had handled it, he would have protected him," Paes said. He added that if someone from the sports world had organise ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 24: Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature wit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Malayalam sports drama Alappuzha Gymkhana has finally been released on OTT. The movie is directed by Khalid Rahman, and hit the theatres two months ago, on April 10. The movie, after earning a decent amount at the Box Office, has now moved towards its digital debut. Alappuzha Gymkhana stars Nalsen alongside Khalid Rahman, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Ravi, Franco Francis, Baby Jean, and Shiva Hariharan. The movie offers inspiration, patience, and a compelling storyline and has been appreciated by the audience during its theatrical release. Alapp ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Actor Shiva Rajkumar expressed his pain over the passing away of legendary actress B Saroja Devi in Bengaluru and recalled his bond with her. While talking to mediapersons, he said, There are a lot of memories, because she has seen me from the time I was born. So there is a lot of bondage with Sarojadevi. I think we cant forget her in a lifetime. He added that she was not just a remarkable actor but also a good human being. Not that she is a superstar, that is secondary. Primary is a very good human being who showed love and affection, like a mo ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Kannada actress Tara mourned the loss of veteran star B Saroja Devi, who passed away on Monday at the age of 87. While talking to the media after paying her respects to the late actress B Saroja Devi, Tara remembered her mother-daughter-like bond with Mahakavi Kalidasa actress, saying that she lost her mother today. We lost our mother, and she was not only a great human being, but also a great actor. She was the pride of Karnataka. In a period of more than 50 years back, she has acted in all the languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, ...Read More >
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, leaders of various political parties and the Tamil film fraternity, including actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, mourned the death of veteran actress B Saroja Devi who passed away in Bengaluru today. In his message, the Governor said "Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary actress Saroja Devi, whose luminous presence and expressive artistry transcended language and time, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema." "Her timeless contributions shaped a golden era of film and continue to resonate across ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 14 (PTI) Veteran South Indian Actor B Saroja Devi died here on Monday, film industry sources said. She was 87 years old. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. According to sources, she was found unconscious at her residence and was rushed to a hospital nearby, where she was declared brought dead. The doe eyed beauty, who made her debut when she was 17-years-old in a Kannada film, 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955), went on to become a legend in not just Kannada, but also Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. She has acted in about 200 films. However, ...Read More >
PUNE: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured that the central government will provide financial assistance to farmers in Maharashtra who have suffered extensive crop losses due to excessive rainfall. Addressing a public function in Pravaranagar in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra, Shah said the Centre "stands firmly with the farming community" and will extend timely compensation once the state government submits its formal damage assessment. "I had a detailed meeting with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and both deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi, in an article on On Tuesday, Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming election season. Tennis legend Leander Paes has already made his political debut with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021. Expressing his gratitude for th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): Lyricist Javed Akhtar was honoured with the prestigious Dostoevsky Star Award for his remarkable influence on cultural heritage and literary dialogue on Friday. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shabana Azmi, wife of Javed Akhtar, shared the snaps from the award ceremony, featuring the renowned lyricist accepting the award from the dignitaries from the Russian House. Also Read | 'Sitaare Zameen Par' a Fan Boy's Love Letter to Aamir Khan, Says Director RS Prasanna (Watch Video). While sharing the photos, the actress wrote, "Another big honour for Jav ...Read More >