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The annual lit fest celebrates literature by bringing together writers, artists and readers to share and discuss books, new ideas and to promote a variety of creative and literary works Srinagar, Oct 16: "Youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country's history, values and aspirations," the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. He said youth are forging bond with diversity, heritage and fostering a shared cultural identity for nation-building. The Lieutenant Gover ...Read More >
Kulgam, Oct 16: Emphasising the role of literature as a mirror to society and a force for cultural unity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that reviving regional languages and heritage was not just the responsibility of the government, but of every writer, poet, and lover of letters. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Veshow Literary Festival in Kulgam, via video conferencing. Though originally scheduled to attend the festival in person, LG Sinha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) "Thamma" producer Dinesh Vijan says the trailer of "Thamma", a vampire love story that's the latest addition in his horror universe, just shows the glimpse of an iceberg. The Maddock head on Wednesday unveiled a 20-minute footage of the movie in front of the media. He was joined by the cast including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal. "Whatever you see in the trailer is the tip of the iceberg and we are really trying to hold bac ...Read More >
Gurmeet Maan, one of Punjab's most beloved folk singers has passed away, days after Rajvir Jawanda's untimely death. The industry seems to have lost its pulse twice in a row. Gurmeet Maan was more than just a singer; he was renowned for his earthy charm and deeply rooted songs. His voice embodied Punjab's spirit. He sang about the land, the people, and their stories -- the kind that transport you back to simpler times -- and was a native of Ropar who worked as a Punjab Police officer. There wa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh who is expanding his prowess across the globe, is now consolidating his stardom down south. His new track 'Rebel' from the upcoming Kannada movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1' was unveiled on Wednesday. The song crooned by Diljit Dosanjh is impactful and intriguing in every element. Bringing the massive and thrilling world of Kantara to the audience, the song also features Diljit. While his vocals create magic, his presence in the song perf ...Read More >
The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe is gearing up for a Thamma-Kedaar event, and joining it would be none other than your very own Stree aka Shraddha Kapoor. This time, you have the chance to attend the event with her. Confused? Let us explain how. On September 26 at 4 p.m., the Bandra (Fort) Amphitheatre will host a grand event by Maddock Films, where Shraddha Kapoor will take the stage alongside Dinesh Vijan to reveal something BIG connected to their upcoming release, Thama. The tickets for th ...Read More >
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao's horror-comedy Stree is all set to expand its universe in an exciting new way, with an animated series that will serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated Stree 3. During the Thamma trailer launch in Mumbai, the actor announced the news to her fans. Shraddha shared, "Your favourite Stree is returning, but with an animated series which will release in theatres. It will end with a scene from Stree 3, showing the audience what really happened in Stree's universe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu starrer much-awaited Telugu film 'Jatadhara' is set to officially hit theatres on November 7. On Monday, the makers announced the film's release date, revealing that it will be out in both Hindi and Telugu languages. They also unveiled a jaw-dropping motion poster of 'Jatadhara', taking the excitement to the next level. Also Read | 'Nishaanchi' Fever Hits Delhi: Aaishvary Thackeray, Vedika Pinto & Anurag Kashyap ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu starrer much-awaited Telugu film 'Jatadhara' is set to officially hit theatres on November 7. On Monday, the makers announced the film's release date, revealing that it will be out in both Hindi and Telugu languages. They also unveiled a jaw-dropping motion poster of 'Jatadhara', taking the excitement to the next level. Sonakshi Sinha also shared the same on her Instagram handle and wrote, "From the depths of dar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) "Jatadhara", starring Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, is all set to release in theatres on November 7. Backed by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, the film is directed by Abhishek Jaiswal and Venkat Kalyan. The movie investigates the enigma of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, examining myths and theories about its alleged supernatural powers, according to the official logline. "Zee Studios is proud to bring 'Jatadhara' to the world. It's not just cinema; it's an experience ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Travellers departing from Mangaluru International Airport will now be greeted by a striking 10.25-foot granite statue of Yakshagana, unveiled on Friday. The installation is the latest addition to the airport's efforts to highlight Karnataka's folk traditions. Perched on a three-foot pedestal and weighing nearly four tonnes, the statue captures a serene expression of a Yakshagana performer, symbolising the grandeur of the coastal theatre art. The work was executed by Himanshu Kumar, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limited-edition co ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limite ...Read More >
Hariyali Teej, a vibrant festival celebrated primarily in North India, falls on July 17th, 2025. It commemorates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing marital bliss and devotion. Women adorn themselves in green, observe fasts, and participate in rituals like applying mehendi and swinging.Hariyali Teej is more than just a beautiful visual of green sarees and mehendi-clad hands. Instead, it's a festival deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, celebrated primarily in North Indian sta ...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 ...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 ...Read More >
Dhaka/New Delhi: A crumbling structure at Mymensingh in Bangladesh has stirred a storm across social media. It was claimed that the property was the ancestral home of renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray, now slated for demolition. The debate quickly escalated into a transnational matter. The Indian government responded with concern. Officials expressed hope that the demolition decision would be reconsidered. It also offered assistance in restoring and preserving the structure, emphasising its histo ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The lanes of Secunderabad transformed into a vibrant canvas of devotion and tradition on Sunday as the two-day grand Lashkar Bonalu celebrations began at the historic Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple. With the sun beating down harshly, thousands of devotees -- young and old -- braved the heat to offer prayers and take part in one of Telangana's most significant folk festivals. From early morning at 3 am, hundreds of women, draped in bright traditional sarees and adorned with flowers, made ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt will organise a grand Teej Mela from July 25 to 27 at Delhi Haat, Pitampura, with a focus on women empowerment, cultural heritage, and community celebration. The three-day event will be inaugurated by chief minister Rekha Gupta.A key attraction will be the Celebrity Night on July 26, featuring performances by popular artistes. Traditional folk dances, songs, and magic shows will run throughout the mela, offering entertainment for all age groups.The venue will showcase vibra ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jitin Gulati, who was recently seen in 'Maa', is honouring the guiding forces behind his life and career, his parents on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In an emotionally grounded and heartfelt message for his parents, the actor reflected on the immeasurable impact they've had in shaping his worldview and work ethic. He told IANS, "How I approach my work and my life is all deduced from my parents' life. My understanding of hard work, ethics, passion, and ev ...Read More >
Chennai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dispelling long-standing rumours that the power star Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is based on a well-known folk legend, the makers have now unveiled a powerful truth -- the film is not a retelling of an old tale, but a rich fictional saga deeply rooted in Sanatana Dharma, crafted for a new era of mythic storytelling. Director Jyothi Krishna, who took charge of the project midway, has reimagined the narrative entirely, injecting it with spiritual ...Read More >
New Delhi: Picking up from where he left off during his last visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent tour abroad presented his hosts with gifts that reflect India's deep cultural and spiritual roots, along with its handcrafted excellence, reports Manash Gohain.From a 'silver replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple' to a 'Kalash' (a sanctified vessel) containing sacred water from the River Sarayu, and from a 'silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone' to a 'Madhubani painting of the Sun,' M ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Rishab Shetty, the actor-director of the well-received Kantara franchise, celebrated his 41st birthday with the release of a brand new poster for Kantara: Chapter 1. The poster was shared on social media on Monday and showed Shetty in a fierce, godly form that got everyone excited about the movie's theatrical release.The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2025. Fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) couldn't contain their ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro, highlighted the remarkable progress in peace and development since the signing of the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord. Boro said that decades of violence, unrest, and movements involving various groups and communities had marred the region for years. Also Read | MS Dhoni Birthday Special: A Look at Top Five Achievements of Captain Cool in His Cricketing Career. "Decades afte ...Read More >
New Delhi: The political fallout between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk escalated sharply on Sunday, with Trump slamming Musk's newly announced "America Party" as a recipe for "total disruption and chaos." In a blistering post on his Truth Social account, Trump said Musk had "gone off the rails," accusing the Tesla and SpaceX chief of pursuing a "third political party" that would never succeed in America's entrenched two-party system. The comments come a day after Musk for ...Read More >
Guwahati: A 15-member delegation from the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Sunday to demand the speedy and complete implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord. During the meeting, which BTR Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro and senior state officials also attended, the delegation pressed for the full clause-by-clause implementation of the BTR Accord before 2026. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowled ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, and a 6-lane road, with both the projects set to be completed in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. 'We are constructing a new airport (terminal). It will be the most beautiful airport in the country, and the PM will inaugurate it in November along with a 6-lane road,' Sarma told reporters here. ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 6 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that public cooperation is needed along with government's efforts to ban forced religious conversions in the backdrop of a demographic change in the state. Addressing the programme 'Developed Uttarakhand @2047, Samuhik Samvad With Ex-Servicemen' here, Dhami said that his government has taken bold steps, including strict action against land encroachment, Uniform Civil Code along, and implementing strict anti-riot ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, and a 6-lane road, with both the projects set to be completed in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. 'We are constructing a new airport (terminal). It will be the most beautiful airport in the country, and the PM will inaugurate it in November along with a 6-lane road,' Sarma told reporters here. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, and a 6-lane road, with both the projects set to be completed in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. "We are constructing a new airport (terminal). It will be the most beautiful airport in the country, and the PM will inaugurate it in November along with a 6-lane road," Sarma told reporters here. ...Read More >
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