New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Kolkata witnessed large-scale celebrations on the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, with a massive event at Red Road and a unique riverfront gathering organised on around 100 floating platforms along the Ganga near Millennium Park. The event became one of the key highlights of the day in West Bengal, drawing participation from citizens, yoga practitioners, and political leaders, and marking the presence and participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nationa…
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Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Congress workers marked the 56th birthday of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with a unique celebration on Friday. Members of the Youth Congress portrayed him as ‘Lord Parashuram,’ performed a milk abhishek, celebrated on the banks of the Ganga, cut a laddoo cake, and displayed his image holding a copy of the Constitution. However, the celebration drew sharp criticism from the BJP, which questioned the appropriateness of depicting a political lead…
Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) The unit of director Sampath Nandi’s explosive action drama, ‘Bhogi’, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, has now begun shooting the film’s intense climax sequence on a massive set specially erected for the purpose. Sources close to the unit of the film say that the team has begun shooting a high-voltage emotional action climax on a massive set specially erected by art director Kiran Kumar Manne. The sequence is being designed and choreographed by stunt master Dilip…
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Veteran actress Aruna Irani has opened up on the toughest phase of her life when she was out of work for three consecutive years, and how once a leading actress, had to dance for just Rs. 2500 to earn a livelihood.The actress who recently appeared on the reality show‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’ was seen talking about it all.Talking about a phase in her life where she stayed determined despite the lows and odds, Aruna said, “Jab maine ek ‘Bombay to Goa’ film ki, ‘C…
Dehradun, June 1 (IANS) One passenger was killed and more than 26 others were injured in two separate bus accidents reported from different parts of Uttarakhand on Monday morning. Police teams have reached both accident sites, and further investigation is underway. The first accident occurred in the Saptarishi area under the Nagar Kotwali police station limits in Haridwar, where a passenger bus lost control and overturned, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to 26 others.According to …
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday flagged off the Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train, which will be extended to Varanasi soon, in a significant step towards enhancing rail connectivity and passenger convenience in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the minister also announced that, in response to a long-standing demand for better connectivity to Delhi from the Purvanchal region, a new express train will s…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of late legendary singer Asha Bhosle, gave fans a sweet glimpse into her personal life as she revealed her phone wallpaper, a heartfelt picture featuring her late grandmother, the legendary Asha Bhosle. The picture on the wallpaper appears to be captured during a celebratory moment, shows Asha Bhosle dressed in an elegant light-coloured saree, and Zanai looking radiant in a shimmering outfit.She is seen smiling warmly while holding her gran…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra is widely regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, drawing lakhs of devotees to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple every year. While the journey is physically demanding, its deeper significance lies in the legends and beliefs that have been preserved through centuries, shaping the spiritual essence of the yatra. Beyond the visible grandeur of these temples lies a rich tr…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, taking a boat ride and reiterated his government’s commitment to the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people.Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of the Ganga for Bengalis.PM Modi said, “For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place. One can say that the Ganga flows thro…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, was seen breaking down as she performed the final ritual of Asthi Visarjan of her late grandmother Asha Bhosle in Varanasi. Zanai Bhosle shared a few stories on her social media account from the time of Asthi Visarjan, and also penned an emotional note remembering her grandmother.Taking to social media, Zanai shared a video wherein her family along with her were seen seated in a boat on the river Ganga in Va…