Siddhant Chaturvedi spends a poetic Sunday with his own rendition of Shailendra's 'Kal hamara hain'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi decided to spend a poetic Sunday by coming up with his own rendition of renowned lyricist Shailendra’s popular poetry, ‘Kal hamara hain’.The ‘Dhadak 2’ actor was seen reciting the beautiful poetry, enhancing the meaningful words with light tunes from his guitar.Siddhant shared the words: “Gham ki badli mein chamakta ek sitaara hai… aaj apna ho na ho par kal hamara hain. Humko gairon ka nahin apna sahaara hai, aaj apna ho na ho par kal hamaara hai…

‘Dhadak 2’ actor Saad Bilgrami says it’s important for an artist to conserve their raw talent 

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actor Saad Bilgrami, who essays the antagonist in the recently released film ‘Dhadak 2’, feels that it’s essential to preserve the rawness in craft. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that he makes an effort to preserve that rawness in him as an artist. He also said that he is blessed with a great set of people around him, who keep him grounded.He told IANS, “This is the most important thing in craft and work. I wish this thought …

Bhopal dermatologist files FIR after being conned on the pretext of getting entry in 'Bigg Boss'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Dr. Abhineet Gupta from Bhopal was conned out of Rs 10 lakh on the pretext of getting entry in the popular television reality show “Bigg Boss”.The dermatologist has filed an FIR at the Oshiwara Police Station in Mumbai. Previously, an FIR was filed by Abhineet in Bhopal.During a recent press conference in Mumbai, the doctor revealed that back in 2022, a man named Karan Singh urged Abhineet to try for “Bigg Boss”. He claimed to have a good identity with the makers.”He talked…

Air India starts widebody retrofit, speeds up narrowbody upgrades

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Air India on Sunday began the retrofit of its widebody aircraft and is accelerating the refurbishment of its narrowbody fleet as part of a large-scale modernisation drive worth over $400 million. The initiative is aimed at improving passenger comfort, enhancing operational efficiency, and giving the airline’s fleet a fresh, modern look.The retrofit programme for the widebody fleet marks a significant milestone in Air India’s transformation plan.The airline is upgradi…

Chinese Communist Party expanding influence, surveillance operations on US soil: Report

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expanding its influence and surveillance operations on US soil. From academic institutions and cultural organisations to covert intimidation of dissidents, the CCP’s reach now extends into the democratic society of the US. This campaign has been launched by the CCP to protect its image, suppress criticism and implement ideological conformity – even among those who have left China for freedom. The extraterritorial campaign not only aff…

From tiny rocket to 6,500-kg satellite: ISRO chief highlights India's giant leap in space journey

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Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary V. Narayanan announced on Sunday that marking a remarkable turnaround in India’s space journey, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a 6,500-kg communication satellite built by the US within the next couple of months. Speaking at the 21st convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Kattankulathur near Chennai, Narayanan reflected on the humble beginnings of the Indian space programme, which …

Centre, states will march together to make India developed country: PM Modi

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Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Centre and the states will work together to make India a developed country. He said, “We are here for the betterment of the people of this country. We will take joint steps together, march together, and make India a developed nation.”Addressing a gathering at the IIIT Auditorium in Electronics City, Bengaluru, after laying the foundation stone for the Metro Phase 3 project, Prime Minister Modi underlined the importance…

'None can stop India from becoming a leading power': Rajnath Singh rebukes Trump-led hostile trade tactics

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a blistering attack on global trade hostility, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a veiled attack on the US President Donald Trump and his tariff tactics, accusing of making “deliberate attempts” to derail India’s economic rise by targeting Indian-made products through “manipulative hostile trade practices”. “There are people who feel threatened by India’s rapid economic growth,” Rajnath Singh said. “They see themselves as global overlords. Many are w…

Three minor students of oldest boarding school in Shimla go missing

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Shimla, Aug 10 (IANS) Three minor students of one of the oldest premier boys boarding schools for boys in Asia, the Bishop Cotton School in Shimla, founded in 1859, have gone missing under mysterious circumstances while on a weekly day out in the Himachal Pradesh capital, police said on Sunday. One of the students, who belongs to Mohali, is related to a minister in Punjab, while another is from a prominent business family of Karnal in Haryana, and the third one is from the state’s Kullu.The th…

Women in Jaunpur lead the way in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ flag production

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Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) With Independence Day approaching, women from rural self-help groups (SHGs) in Jaunpur are making a significant contribution to the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Under the centrally sponsored National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), 68 SHGs have taken up the task of making national flags, ahead of the government’s massive nationwide flag-hoisting initiative scheduled for August 13, 14, and 15.A target of preparing seven lakh (700,000) flags has been …