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Malavalli: President Droupadi Murmu has lauded JSS Mahavidyapeetha for being one of the prestigious educational institutions of the country and Suttur Mutt for making constant efforts for development in the fields of religion, health and economy. The President was addressing the gathering after formally inaugurating the six-day 1066th Jayanti celebrations of Adi Jagadguru of Suttur Mutt Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi Swamiji, at Shanti College grounds in the town yesterday. President Murmu said, th ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): Reacting to controversial slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday urged political parties to maintain dignity and decorum, saying such remarks go against Indian culture and democratic values. "The late Yashwantrao Chavan taught us the value of respect. In politics, there are always differences between the ruling party and the opposition, but when making statemen ...Read More >
On this occasion Yogaguru Swami Ramdev expressed his gratitude to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji, Culture Minister Shri Gajendra Shekhawat Ji and the entire team of the Gyan Bharatam Mission University of Patanjali was recognized as a "Cluster Center" by the Gyan Bharatam Mission, Ministry of Culture, at a ceremony held in Haridwar today. In this regard an MoU was signed in the presence of Patanjali University's Chancellor Yogaguru Swami Ramd ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday said that the Gita represents the heritage of universal truth and that the Prime Minister is an ambassador of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture. Speaking outside Parliament, Kangana Ranaut said, "The Gita is the heritage of universal truth. Our Prime Minister is the ambassador of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture. ...Read More >
As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The spec ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar assembly election has transcended state and national boundaries, finding mention not just among the Indian diaspora abroad but also among artists in the United States.In one such instance, BJP candidate and folk singer Maithili Thakur, contesting from the Alinagar assembly constituency in Darbhanga district against RJD's Vinod Mishra, has received warm wishes from American singer and long-time admirer of India, Mary Millben.Maithili on Monday expressed gratitude to Millben for e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Today marks the third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, with devotees across the country offering the traditional evening Arghya to the setting Sun as part of the ongoing four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on Sunday, and today marks the Sandhya Arghya (evening arghya). Also Read | BMC Elections 2 ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Surya Shashti Vrat festival 'Chhath Puja' at Chhath Puja Ghat in Khatima and said that Chhat Puja symbolises the rich tradition of Sanatan culture. He also highlighted the festival's "unique feature", and, as said, people from all backgrounds celebrated it with faith. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: President Droupadi Murmu, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Join Chhath Celebrations (See Pic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that inspires gratitude towards nature and promotes harmony and prosperity. The President described the celebration as a sacred opportunity to worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasising its message of environmental respect and spiritual discipline. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the sacred occas ...Read More >
On November 7, he said, the country will be celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram which was sung for the first time by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to commemorate 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, next month, saying the image of India in its words was an inspiration. In his Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, "Patriotism... love for Ma Bharati... if this is an emotion beyond words, then Vande Mataram is the song that lends tangible voice f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that protecting the cow is not merely a religious belief but a scientific necessity, as saving cows contributes directly to protecting nature and ensuring a sustainable future. He was speaking after presenting prizes to winners of the state-level examination on "Scientific Knowledge in Cow Environmental Protection" organized by the Telangana Go Seva chapter at KMIT Engineering College, Narayanguda, on Sunday. Also Read ...Read More >
Akshata Murty attends rehearsals for a dance event ahead of daughter Anoushka's performance Akshata Murty/ Instagram Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, attended the rehearsals for the upcoming dance event 'Samarpanam - A Dance Offering' in New Delhi on Thursday. The event marks a unique cultural exchange between India and the United Kingdom, where 15 to 20 young British students, aged 11 to 16, have travelled to India to participate in a week-long Kuchipudi dance pro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) A group of young dancers from the United Kingdom and Poland came together under the guidance of renowned Kuchipudi exponent Arunima Kumar to present a tribute to Indian mythology and traditions at the finale of the India-UK cultural event "Samarpanam" here. The dance recital was held at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, on Sunday evening. Among the international students who performed was Anoushka Sunak, daughter of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and phil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The festival of Bhai Dooj brought festive cheer and strong business momentum across India this year, generating an estimated Rs 22,000 crore in trade, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday. Delhi alone contributed nearly Rs 2,800 crore to this massive festive turnover, as people celebrated the special bond between brothers and sisters with gifts, sweets, and traditional rituals. Bhai Dooj, a festival that marks the love and af ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the Delhi government will develop 17 model Chhath ghats along the Yamuna and withdraw all cases filed in previous years against devotees who performed Chhath Puja on the riverbanks. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government has made extensive arrangements to ensure that this year's Chhath Puja is celebrated with the same devotion and grandeur as Diwali, in a clean, safe, and sacred environment. "Earl ...Read More >
BJP leaders swiftly criticised Yadav, arguing that his statements reflect political appeasement at the expense of cultural traditions.Source : ANI Union Minister Giriraj Singh has hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, labelling him an "enemy of sanatanis" after Yadav's controversial comments on the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations. Singh criticised Yadav for having a "problem with Diwali but not with Christmas", following the opposition leader's questioning of the Yogi Adityanath- ...Read More >
India's longest-running fil, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride) celebrates 30 years in the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym "DDLJ". First released on October 20, 1995, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", or "The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride" has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre since its deb ...Read More >
New Delhi: Celebrated Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias may extend his India trip to explore Indian culture and visit the splendid Taj Mahal in Agra. Enrique, who is all set to return to India after 13 years for back-to-back concerts in Mumbai, did not visit the Taj Mahal during his earlier visits to the country. "Enrique Iglesias regrets not seeing the Taj Mahal during his last trip and is now eager to immerse himself in the beauty of this historic site... He enjoys exploring the culture of eve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start. The UAE envoy also shared visuals from the embassy's celebrations. In a post on X, he said, "Diwali has been part of my journey in India from the very start, and as I celebrate my fourth one here, its warmth feels more special than ever. Wishing eve ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) Actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who have teamed up for the first time on their upcoming movie, "Thamma", believe it's the right time to showcase Indian folk stories to the world. The two actors said they grew up with the stories of Vikram and Betaal and exploring something similar in the movie felt exciting. "Thamma" follows Khurrana's Alok, a Delhi-based journalist, who accidentally stumbles upon a different world of vampires after meeting the mysteriou ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 19 -- India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym "DDLJ". First released on October 20, 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride, has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre since its debut. "I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee (US$0.45 ...Read More >
The BJP slammed Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks, saying that he has a "problem when Ayodhya is shining". ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned government's spending on Diwali celebrations * Yadav suggested India should learn from global cities that illuminate for months during Christmas * BJP criticised Yadav, citing past violence against devotees under Samajwadi Party rule in UP Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Sw ...Read More >
Mumbai - India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Oct 20, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym DDLJ. First released on Oct 20, 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or The Brave Hearted Will Take The Bride, has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir cinema since its debut. "I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mr Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee (S$0.60) ticket. The ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The palaces in the city of Ayodhya are dazzling with the rows of lamps (Dipamalah), creating a gorgeous spectacle that contests with the luminous teeth of the moon)-Raghuvansha, Kalidasa The Indian poets and writers have delineated Deepavali, or Diwali, the festival of lights, since time immemorial, because it has an umbilical cord with Indian culture and tradition. But the creative élan of Kalidasa has surpassed all other poets in the portrayal of Diwali. In the Raghu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy vowed to bench his driver on his India debut at the tricky Delhi Golf Club, even as he charmed fans with his love for Test cricket and called to preserve golf's traditions in an increasingly global game. World No. 2 McIlroy will make his debut in India when he tees up at the DGC in a star-studded international field also featuring fellow Ryder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Shane Lowry. "The next time I hit my driver wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the national capital's Trilokpuri area on Tuesday, greeted the residents on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and vowed to bring transformational change in the constituency by repairing roads, cleaning canals and improving infrastructure. She also donated Rs one lakh for the renovation of the Valmiki Temple in Trilokpuri. The Chief Minister was welcomed and honoured by the Trilokpuri residents by placing a turb ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the national capital's Trilokpuri area on Tuesday, greeted the residents on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and vowed to bring transformational change in the constituency by repairing roads, cleaning canals and improving infrastructure. She also donated Rs one lakh for the renovation of the Valmiki Temple in Trilokpuri. The Chief Minister was welcomed and honoured by the Trilokpuri residents by placing a turban on her head. Addres ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed sewing machines, laptops, and certificates to approximately 250 participants at the 14th session of the Sewing, Embroidery, and Computer Training Centre, which is operated by the Kashi Annapurna Anna Kshetra Trust. The event took place at the Annapurna Rishikul Brahmacharyashram Sanskrit College in Shivpur on Monday, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting skill development ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Movie: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Stars: 4.5 Director: Shashank Khaitan Cast: Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Where to watch: Theatres Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a romantic comedy centered around Sunny (Varun Dhawan), a charming but heartbroken man who is rejected by his love Ananya (Sanya Malhotra). At the same time, Tulsi Kumari (Janhvi Kapoor) faces her own rejectio ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
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