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New Delhi: Tennis legend Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, March 31, in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, a move seen as a significant political signal ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Paes, who had previously aligned with the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for it during the Goa assembly elections the following year, described his induction as a "responsibility to serve the nation." "I played for th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially 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 electoral season. The tennis legend Leander Paes previously debuted in politics with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021, and has officially joined the BJP today. Expressing his gratitude for the new platform, ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Monday. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. "We must unite to realize it. When eve ...Read More >
New Delhi: A standing committee at IIT-Gandhinagar will review Michel Danino's role as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed governments and public institutions to dissociate from him following a controversy about a chapter on judicial corruption in a now-withdrawn NCERT textbook, officials said. Danino, a Padma awardee, was the chairperson of the curricular area group that develops social science textbooks for NCERT. Two others who were part of the drafting committee -- Suparna Diwa ...Read More >
A video showing Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah, also known as Kinnera Mogilaiah removing posters from a pillar featuring his own portrait in Hyderabad has gone viral on social media, prompting calls for authorities to enforce cleanliness rules. In the footage, the famed kinnera player is seen applying whitener and cleaning the pillar near his image, drawing attention to the issue of posters being stuck on public property. Mogilaiah, a distinguished folk musician from Telangana, mastered ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Disheartened by the sight of posters defacing artwork near the LB Nagar police station, renowned folk musical artiste and Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah on Wednesday took it upon himself to clean the area. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Mogilaiah said he was deeply hurt to see posters pasted over artwork, leaving it looking unsightly. The state government had honoured him by recognising his talent and provided him space in artworks on flyovers at LB Nagar, Begumpet and Secund ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is ideally placed as a destination for adventure tourism activities. Addressing the 17th Annual Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Convention at SKICC here, Omar Abdullah also said that while adventure tourism thrives on adrenaline, it must never compromise on safety or sustainability, an official press release said. The four-day event being held in Srinagar from December 17 to 20, 2025, is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the historic World Cup-winning Indian Squash team on Wednesday. The mixed team, comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, scripted history in Chennai last Saturday. The win marked India's maiden Squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. India registered a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Ho ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati around 9:40 pm at the age of 94, after battling age-related ailments for nearly a week. Baruah, widely regarded as a leading figure in Assamese journalism, leaves a significant gap in the state's media landscape. Tributes flowed from across Assam, remembering him as a committed advocate of ethical and independent journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Baruah ...Read More >
GUWAHATI Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday (December 15, 2025), mourned the death of Prafulla Gobinda Baruah, the owner, editor, and managing director of The Assam Tribune group, which publishes the oldest running English newspaper in the northeast. Baruah breathed his last at a private hospital in Guwahati at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday (December 14). "Saddened by the passing away of PG Baruah Ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group. He will be remembered for his contributi ...Read More >
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 19 (ANI): Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on Wednesday. At the event, the Padma Shri awardee actor reflected on the teachings and principles of Sri Satya Sai Baba. She also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was present at the ceremony. Also Read | Sushmita Sen Birthday Special: 5 Stunning Looks of Actress and Former Miss Universe. "I extend a heartf ...Read More >
Puttaparthi: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on Wednesday. At the event, the Padma Shri awardee actor reflected on the teachings and principles of Sri Satya Sai Baba. She also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was present at the ceremony. "I extend a heartfelt thank PM Narendra Modi Ji, for being with us here today and for honouring this special occasion. I'm looking forward to listening to your ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Environmental groups across Mysuru came together to offer heartfelt tributes to Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, revered as 'Vruksha Mathe' and a tireless ambassador for nature. The homage was held at Hasiru Mysuru Nursery Farm near Bandipalya, where participants offered floral respects to her portrait and observed a moment of silence. The event featured poetry recitations and songs celebrating Thimmakka's inspiring life. Her legacy was remembered not just through words ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 14: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka passed away at the age of 114 on Friday. She was undergoing treatment for respiratory complications at a private hospital in Jayanagar in Bengaluru, where she passed away at noon after her condition worsened. Born on June 30, 1911, in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district, Thimmakka was married to Chikkayya in Hulikal village. The couple had no children, which led her to plant and nurture banyan saplings ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged PM Modi to posthumously honour the late actor Satish Shah with a Padma Shri. On Tuesday, the body wrote a letter to PM Modi requesting him to confer with the honour given his contribution to the field of entertainment. The letter read, "With folded hands and deep respect, we, the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE), the parent body of 36 affiliated associations and scores of members r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actor and content creator Ishitta Arun found herself at the centre of a social media storm after a video from her uncle, veteran adman Piyush Pandey's funeral, went viral. The clip, which showed Ishitta smiling and talking to others during the ceremony, led many online users to slam her for being "insensitive" at a solemn event. Now, Ishitta herself has responded to the backlash. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actor hit back at the trolls, sa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Konkona Sen Sharma celebrated her mother's 80th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, honoring her courage, generosity, and zest for life. In an Instagram post, she highlighted the joy, love, and inspiration her mother brings to the family, praising her for living life on her own terms while remaining a constant source of support and guidance. Konkona posted a beautiful monochrome image of her mother Aparna Sen alongside a heartfelt note. The 'Wake Up Sid' a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 26: Actress Konkona Sen Sharma celebrated her mother's 80th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, honoring her courage, generosity, and zest for life. In an Instagram post, she highlighted the joy, love, and inspiration her mother brings to the family, praising her for living life on her own terms while remaining a constant source of support and guidance. Konkona posted a beautiful monochrome image of her mother Aparna Sen alongside a heartfelt note. The 'Wake Up Sid' actress wrote, ...Read More >
A love story that began on a film set and blossomed into a lifelong partnership. Happy Birthday to Soni Razdan, whose timeless journey with Mahesh Bhatt remains an enduring tale of love and companionship. First Meeting on SetWhile working in the film industry the couple first crossed paths, specifically around the time Mahesh Bhatt was making his 1984 film named Saaransh, in which Soni Razdan had a significant role. The movie marked a professional intersection between the couple that paved the ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 25: Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and his son Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral of the advertising legend Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on Saturday. His funeral was held on Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 am at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. His family members, friends, and colleagues from across the creative and business worlds gathered to pay their last respects to the man who revolutionised the Indian advertising industry. Along with Big B actors like Manoj ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday attended the last rites of advertising icon Piyush Pandey. Big B was accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, at Pandey's funeral, which was held at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Pandey died on Friday morning due to pneumonia complications. After learning about his demise, many took to social media to express their condolences. SRK remembered the creative genius, writing, "Working and being around Piyush Pandey always felt effortless ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Renowned advertising filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar remembered his "friend, guide, and partner," ad legend Piyush Pandey, who passed away on Friday after battling pneumonia for several weeks. Kakkar, who shared a long friendship and professional bond with Pandey, took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute along with several pictures of the two together. Calling him his "friend" and "guide", Kakkar recalled how deeply Pandey influenced the industry an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (PTI) 'India's Adman', Piyush Pandey, who redefined advertising in the country by making Hindi mainstream with liberal dosages of humour and broke the mould of English-dominated campaigns, died on Friday morning due to illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, condoled the death of Jaipur-born Pandey (70), who gave memorable ads for brands such as Cadbury's (Asli Swaad Zindagi ka), Fevicol (Yeh Fevicol ka Jod Hai, Tuteg ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Gajraj Rao paid a heartfelt tribute to advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In his latest Instagram post, he remembered him as the "Sam Manekshaw of Indian Advertising." Rao praised Pandey's unmatched understanding of Indian society, his ability to connect with both newcomers and veterans in the industry, and his irreplaceable talent and courage. Sharing the monochrome image of the late legendary advertising guru, the 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' acto ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (PTI) Piyush Pandey, advertising industry legend who was behind a number of iconic campaigns, died in the early hours of Friday, his family said. He was 70. His sister Ila Arun, an actor, said Pandey breathed his last at 5.50 am on Friday at a private hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for the last few days after complaining of respiratory complications. "He was very fond of sports and used to describe our family as a team of 11, including nine siblings and ou ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In a post on X, he wrote, "Pained by the demise of Piyush Pandey Ji. A stalwart in the advertising and communication industry, he set high standards in connecting with the masses with creativity. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. Om Shanti." According to one of the relatives, Pandey had been suffering from pneumonia for the past few weeks. His health continued to wo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran singer and actress Ila Arun has been left devastated by the passing of her brother, Piyush Pandey. Sharing the heartbreaking news, she described feeling devastated and lifeless. In her social media post, Ila Arun mentioned that her brother Prasoon Pandey will provide further details about the loss. Taking to her Instagram, the veteran actress also shared a throwback photo of herself applying tilak on Piyush's head. Alongside the image, Ila Arun wrote, "D ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In a post on X, he wrote, "Pained by the demise of Piyush Pandey Ji. A stalwart in the advertising and communication industry, he set high standards in connecting with the masses with creativity. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. Om Shanti." According to one of the relatives, Pandey had been suffering from pneumonia for the past few weeks. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away this morning. He was 70. Piyush Pandey's sister Ila Arun confirmed his passing in a statement. "Dear loved ones, With a devastated, heartbroken, and lifeless spirit, I am writing to inform you that we have lost our dearest and greatest brother, Piyush Pandey, this morning. Further details will be shared by my brother Prasoon Pandey. Rest in peace, dear brother," the statement read. Pandey started his advertising journey in 1982 with Ogi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): The demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey has left everyone across the nation in deep grief and shock. Tributes have been pouring in since news of Piyush Pandey's death emerged online. Paying her condolences, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X wrote, "Saddened to hear of the passing of Shri Piyush Pandey. A titan and legend of Indian advertising, he transformed communication by bringing everyday idioms, earthy humor, and genuine warmth ...Read More >
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