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Tamil cinema’s first superstar MKT Bhagavathar remembered

The 116th birth anniversary of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, widely regarded as the first superstar of Tamil cinema, was observed today in a special Guru Pooja ceremony.

2025-03-01T05:35:28.097184+00:00 IST

CM Mohan Charan Majhi pays last respects to veteran actor Uttam

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has condoled the demise of veteran actor Uttam Mohanty.

2025-02-28T13:37:07.215871+00:00 IST

Luke Coutinho praises PM Modi's "vision for health"

Luke Coutinho, a globally renowned holistic nutrition, integrative, and lifestyle expert, appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and efforts to improve the healthcare system in the country and the way he is focusing on children's health.

2025-02-28T11:33:48.714516+00:00 IST

Odisha CM mourns demise of actor Uttam Mohanty

The Odia film industry and the entire state of Odisha are in mourning following the passing of veteran actor Uttam Mohanty.

2025-02-28T05:01:23.495200+00:00 IST

Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passes away

Veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, renowned for his immense contribution to Odia cinema, has passed away at the age of 66.

2025-02-28T04:22:05.992652+00:00 IST

Nita Ambani announces NMACC’s grand cultural weekend

Nita Ambani, founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced that the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) will showcase India's artistic heritage in New York in September this year.

2025-02-27T15:10:43.270305+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend 25th anniversary of Jahan-e-Khusrau festival

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to participate in the grand Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, which will take place on Friday, February 28, at New Delhi's Sunder Nursery.

2025-02-27T14:12:30.477203+00:00 IST

Selena Gomez faces body-shaming abuse

Social media users noticed that, compared to 12 months ago, the 32-year-old actor and singer was noticeably slimmer, with some accusing her of using Ozempic. Following body-shaming abuse against Gomez, her former boyfriend, Taylor Lautner, took to Instagram and called out the trolls.

2025-02-27T11:38:38.015941+00:00 IST

Sukhwinder Singh talks about his latest song 'Nagini'

Famous singer Sukhwinder Singh arrived in Chandigarh today for the launch of his new song 'Nagini'.

2025-02-27T10:10:29.450489+00:00 IST

Anant Ambani's Vantara wins National ‘Prani Mitra’ award

Anant Ambani's Vantara has been conferred with the prestigious 'Prani Mitra' National Award, India's highest honour in animal welfare, by the Government of India under the 'Corporate' category. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), an organization under Vantara dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and lifelong care of elephants.

2025-02-27T08:01:44.007043+00:00 IST

'Home Minister has done in some ways what Sardar Patel did'

Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has hailed Home Minister Amit Shah's efforts to strengthen national unity, saying that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir had almost returned to normal and the menace of terrorism was being effectively tackled.

2025-02-26T16:25:54.644416+00:00 IST

Amit Shah attends Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Centre

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Centre in Coimbatore in the presence of Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

2025-02-26T13:46:17.943633+00:00 IST

Raj Kamal Jha wins 'Banaras Lit Fest Award'

Raj Kamal Jha's "The Patient in Bed Number 12" features a searing investigation of the pulse of today's India: a billion-plus young people, restless and ambitious, trying to shed the burdens of their past--and yet haunted by ghosts of mistrust and hate.

2025-02-26T09:58:45.351245+00:00 IST

Goa Tourism unveils new song for Goa Carnaval 2025

The excitement for the 2025 Carnaval in Goa reached new heights as King Momo, accompanied by Shri Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC, Shri Dhiraj Wagle, Deputy Director, South, Shri Gavin Dias, General Manager, GTDC, Shri Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager, GTDC, and Shri Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Director, unveiled this year's Carnaval song at a lively event at the Department of Tourism.

2025-02-26T09:31:04.829592+00:00 IST

Why Shashi Tharoor matters

He is one of the rare politicians who does not pander to slogans, does not promise what he cannot deliver, and does not play the games of lesser men.

2025-02-26T05:06:40.689266+00:00 IST

India's Got Latent row: Maharashtra Cyber Cell questions Apoorva

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding India's Got Latent, Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Tuesday recorded the statement of social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, who is popularly known as The Rebel Kid.

2025-02-25T22:08:35.354887+00:00 IST

Celebs join Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center

Preparations for Mahashivratri at Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore have begun, with devotees and special guests arriving to take part in the grand event.

2025-02-25T17:40:39.709342+00:00 IST

Vishnu Manchu offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Actor-producer Vishnu Manchu and actor Siva Balaji visited Tirumala today to receive Lord Venkateswara's blessings.

2025-02-25T13:42:55.053217+00:00 IST

In Pics: Shah Rukh Khan hugs newlyweds Aadar Jain, Alekha Advani

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan did not pose for shutterbugs on the wedding day of Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani, but now several inside pictures have circulated online, showcasing how King Khan blessed the newlyweds with love and warmth.

2025-02-25T13:39:41.253984+00:00 IST

Luke Coutinho takes Indian wellness to the world stage

Globally renowned Holistic Nutrition - Integrative and Lifestyle Expert Luke Coutinho has been invited as a keynote speaker at the NXT Global Summit. This landmark event, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest, alongside Stephen Harper (Former Prime Minister of Canada) and Tony Abbott (Former Prime Minister of Australia) as Guests of Honor.

2025-02-25T11:37:11.418862+00:00 IST

58th Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally

The event's main attractions are the assembly of vintage and classic cars, followed by a drive through the city during which the cars' performance is judged, the display of period and fancy dress, the grand parade, and live music.

2025-02-25T10:26:11.344464+00:00 IST