Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Marathi actor-filmmaker Addinath Kothare and actress Urmila Kanetkar have announced that they are parting ways after nearly 15 years of marriage.The couple shared a joint statement on their social media account, revealing that they had “mutually and amicably decided to part ways as partners.”In the note, they specified on being co-parents to their daughter, Jizah.The joint statement read, “After much thought and consideration, Urmilla Kanetkar and I, Addinath M. Kothare, h…
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Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, as the leaders arrived for the India-Australia CEO Forum on Thursday. Albanese welcomed PM Modi, and both leaders posed for a photograph. PM Modi will later address leading business leaders from both countries.The CEO Forum meets annually and provides advice to heads of government on ways to enhance economic prosperity for both India and Australia. Throughout the year, the CEO Forum convenes a…
Melbourne, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a rousing welcome from the Indian community members in Melbourne as he began his Australia visit. PM Modi, who arrived from Indonesia, lauded the warmth of the welcome from the Indian community, terming it as “truly unforgettable”. Braving cold weather, members of the Indian community had turned out in large numbers to welcome PM Modi at the hotel late Wednesday evening, local time. PM Modi met members of the Indian dias…
Nice, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome by the Indian diaspora in Nice, France, chanting slogans of “Modi Modi” and echoes of “Bharat Mata ki Jai”. He was welcomed on Saturday by energetic performances of Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam.”A memorable welcome from the Indian community in Nice. Though they may be several kilometres away from home, the bond of our diaspora with India remains as strong as ever,” PM Modi said on social media platform X.Upon his ar…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Richa Chadha has returned to belly dancing and took time out in Goa to attend a five-day intensive course to understand the dance form better. The actress-producer said that after a gap of a few years, she felt the urge to reconnect with it in a “more dedicated way.” Speaking about her decision to return to belly dancing, Richa shared, “I got back to dancing about 6-7 months after my delivery, I got in touch with Dipika Vijay because she is an amazing teacher.”The…
Mumbai Feb 22 (IANS) Shakti Mohan is all set to not just dance across international borders, but is busy building a global cultural movement. The ace dancer, choreographer has dropped the latest episode of her passion project Dance Across The World, this time exploring the rich and powerful folk traditions of Russia. To mark the launch, Shakti hosted a celebratory evening surrounded by close friends, family and industry insiders, turning the episode premiere into a moment of pride and power.Thro…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Malaysia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as excitement builds among the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day official visit from February 7 to 8. Prime Minister Modi’s visit, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to further strengthen India–Malaysia ties across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation. ASEAN India Economic Council (AIEC) Chairman Ramesh Kodammal said the Malaysian gov…
Mehsana, Jan 16 (IANS) The iconic and ancient Sun Temple at Modhera in Gujarat’s Mehsana district is set to come alive with classical dance traditions as the state prepares to host the two-day ‘Uttarardh Mahotsav 2026’ on January 17 and 18. Organised by the state’s Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, the Office of the Commissioner of Youth Services and Cultural Activities, and the district administration, the festival celebrates India’s revered guru–shishya dance heritage.The fes…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at National Stadium on Friday with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in attendance, an official said.The event will feature over 100 prominent speakers, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Sunil Ambekar, Manmohan Vaidya and Sachchidanand Joshi, along with more than 40 book releases, six cultural performances, and two poets’ meets.Earlier, aft…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at National Stadium on Friday with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in attendance, an official said. Earlier, after the poster launch of the event on December 29, CM Gupta was apprised by Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra on the event’s schedule and other related campaign activities.CM Gupta wrote on X, “Following the launch of the poster for the …