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Dimapur, Apr 1 (UNI) Lok Bhavan Kohima celebrated Utkal Divas, marking the foundation day of the state of Odisha, on Wednesday, with Governor Nand Kishore Yadav stating that Nagaland and Odisha, despite geographical distance, share common values of cultural pride, strong community bonds, and respect for heritage, which strengthen national unity. Gracing the celebration, Yadav expressed his pleasure in joining the Odia community in celebrating the day and said events exemplify India's unity in d ...Read More >

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: As the year draws to a close, Dharana at Shillim, India's award-winning precision wellbeing retreat presents Sankalp, a thoughtfully curated year-end passage designed for those seeking a quieter, more meaningful way to transition into the New Year. Also Read | 'Raaz' and 'Ghulam' Director Vikram Bhatt and Wife Shwetambari Sent to Judicial Custody in INR 30 Crore Fraud Case; Court Rejects Interim Bail Plea - Details Inside. Positioned as an alternative t ...Read More >

PUNE, India, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year draws to a close, Dharana at Shillim, India's award-winning precision wellbeing retreat presents Sankalp, a thoughtfully curated year-end passage designed for those seeking a quieter, more meaningful way to transition into the New Year. Positioned as an alternative to conventional festive celebrations, Sankalp reframes the final days of the year as a moment of intentional closure and conscious arrival. Rooted in the philosophy of Sankalp, a ...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 >

Hema Malini's biography details her deep bond with Dimple Kapadia. Dimple married Rajesh Khanna at sixteen, sacrificing her film career. Hema observed Dimple's struggles with solitude and early motherhood. They confided in each other during personal challenges. Dimple also offered blunt advice on Hema's relationship with Dharmendra. Their enduring friendship spanned decades and professional collaborations. When superstar Rajesh Khanna decided to marry Dimple Kapadia in 1973, it sent shockwaves ...Read More >
IMDB and X/Vindu Dara Singh New Delhi: Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati, who made an immense contribution to the world of cinema, has died at the age of 87. She was known as an incredible artist and was often compared to legendary performers of her time such as Helen. Madhumanti is known for films such as Ankhen, Tower House, Shikari, Mujhe Jeene Do. Actor Vindu Dara Singh took to X to share his condolences, writing, "Rest in peace, our teacher and guide #Madhumati ji. A beautiful life l ...Read More >

MUMBAI: Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's "Mahabharat" and king Shivdutt in the fantasy drama "Chandrakanta", died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer on Wednesday. "He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months," producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told PTI. Dheer is survived by wife Anita Dheer and son Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor. His last rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematoriu ...Read More >

Mumbai: A domestic help working for film director and classical dancer Swati Bharat Bhise has been arrested for allegedly stealing expensive sarees worth ₹45,500 from her employer's residence at Malabar Hill. The complainant, Swati Bhise (65), who resides at Urvashi Building on Nepean Sea Road, lodged a formal complaint at the Malabar Hill Police Station after discovering several valuable sarees missing from her bedroom wardrobe. Police later arrested the accused maid, Anjana Muktiprakash Bada, ...Read More >

GUWAHATI, Sep 13: Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his presence at Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary celebrations here, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said it healed the wound people had felt at the 'failure' of the then PM to pay respects to the musical maestro on his demise. Sarma recounted how Hazarika envisioned an equal society through his songs, movies and other creations, and gave the message that music also has a social responsibility, and ...Read More >

Manika Vishwakarma on her Miss Universe India journey. Photo: YT/Glamanand Rajasthan's Manika Vishwakarma has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025 and will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand later this year. The ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan on August 18, 2025, saw Manika Vishwakarma getting crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe India Rhea Singha. Expressing her gratitude the 22-year-old told ANI, "This feeling is so amazing. The journey has been amazing. I wa ...Read More >

Manisha Koirala claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has added another feather to her cap as she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford. The 'Dil See..' actress claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life. Dropping a video from the graduation ceremony on her Instagram hand ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a setback to Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed her plea to end criminal proceedings in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar, currently imprisoned for fraud.Justice Anish Dayal dismissed the plea that also sought to quash the chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate and proceedings pending before the special court under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against her and others.A copy of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Patiagada, a culturally-rich village in the city, uses Gopinath Deb Temple at Dolamandap Sahi as Gundicha Temple for the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities stay at this temple for nine days, and people celebrate the Rath Yatra by organising cultural evenings from Rath Yatra to Bahuda. Folk and classical dances are performed near this temple during this period."We stage bhajan (Odia devotional songs), sankirtan, Gotipua dance, Odissi dance, Sambalpuri folk dance, chaiti ghoda dance, and ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 10 (ANI): Veteran classical dancer Sonal Mansingh is extremely happy to witness the witness spiritual significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Sharing her experience attending the Maha Kumbh, Sonal Mansingh said, "...It is the most special event in my life and also in the history of India in this century. What happens is that there is so much energy and devotion, there is no tension on anyone's face, and people are smiling. I am so fortunate to have come ...Read More >
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