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Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival postpones 10th edition in honour of Zubee
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The organisers of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) have announced that the 10th edition of the festival has been postponed to a later date in 2026.
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Amitabh Bachchan turns 83, fans gather outside Jalsa to celebrate his birt
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turns 83 today, marking a day of celebration for his ardent followers. Fans of Big B gathered outside his bungalow, Jalsa, to catch a glimpse of their favourite movie star on the occasion of his birthday.
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Amitabh Bachchan turns 83: Look at some of best performances of timeless l
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Amitabh Bachchan, one of India's most celebrated actors, has defined Hindi cinema for over five decades. With his diverse roles, he has created an indelible mark on Indian cinema. He gained popularity in the early 1970s with films such as 'Anand', 'Zanjeer' and later came a string of cine
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Steve Madden Names Shanaya Kapoor as Its Brand Ambassador in India
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10: Steve Madden, the globally recognized leader in footwear and accessories, today announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India. This strategic partnership underscores the brand's commitment t
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Durga Puja in Assam overshadowed by grief for its icon Zubeen Garg
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Durga Puja celebrations in Assam, usually marked by colour, festivity and large gatherings, were subdued this year as the state mourned the death of cultural icon and the son of the soil Zubeen Garg. The singer, often called Assam's most loved son, drowned in a tragic incident at Lazarus
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Assam Governor visits Zubeen Garg's residence; pays condolences to family
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A day after noted singer and composer Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honours, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, along with his wife Kumud Devi, on Wednesday paid a visit to the residence of the cultural icon at Kahilipara in Guwahati.
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"Zubeen will live forever": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays emotional tr
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma penned an emotional tribute to the late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that "Zubeen will live forever" in the hearts of the people of Assam. The Chief Minister highlighted the artist's emotional resonance, rebellious nature, and gene
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Zubeen Garg cremated with full state honours in Assam
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The final rites were performed by Zubeen Garg's sister Palme Borthakur. The singer's widow, Garima Saikia, was seen in tears while paying her final tribute to 'Goldie', the name he was known as among friends and family.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Zubeen Garg "will be accorded a befittin
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that popular singer Zubeen Garg " will be accorded a befitting farewell" that justifies his "legacy". He also inspected the proposed cremation site in Sonapur to see the preparation work going on for the final rites.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays floral tribute to Zubeen Garg
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday received the mortal remains of eminent singer and cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 4 in New Delhi, as per a release.
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Assam gearing up for Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebration
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam is gearing up to celebrate a year-long celebration of the birth centenary of the state's cultural icon Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, to begin from Monday.
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls Mammootty a "cultural icon" as actor cele
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, extended his birthday wishes for Mammootty as the actor turns 74 today.
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