Washington, July 28 (IANS) Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.“Now, with the HPV vaccination, we have an upper hand, and in few years, we’ll be able to eliminate cancer of the cervix from India,” Nori said in an interview with IANS.The 2026 Padma Bhushan awardee described cervical cancer as preventable, detectable and curab…
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Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor Prateik Smita Patil paid a heartfelt tribute to his late grandfather, Shivajirao Patil, on his death anniversary by sharing a cherished childhood picture followed by an emotional note.Taking to his social media account, Prateik posted a throwback picture featuring himself as a young boy sitting on his grandfather’s lap.Little Prateik is seen dressed in a black suit paired with a white shirt and tie, and his grandfather Shivajirao Patil is seen seated behind him in a …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty on Saturday scripted yet another golden chapter in Indian cinema by winning the National Film Award for Best Actor for his towering performance as Kodumon Potti in the critically acclaimed ‘Bramayugam’. The honour is his fourth National Award for Best Actor, placing him alongside Amitabh Bachchan as the only actor to have won the coveted award four times.The award marks the end of a 28-year wait for Mammootty, whose previou…
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Veteran actress Anju Mahendru paid an emotional tribute to late superstar and her food friend Rajesh Khanna on his 14th death anniversary. She remembered her good friend with a nostalgic throwback picture and a heartfelt note.Taking to her social media account, Anju shared a black-and-white picture featuring herself with Rajesh Khanna from their younger days. In the candid picture, the two are seen engrossed in conversation, with Khanna casually holding a cigarette and Anj…
Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and the wife of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the National Conference (NC) at the party headquarters here.Safina Baig, who was accompanied by her supporters, joined the party in the presence of NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar, senior leaders Ali Muhammad Sag…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) On the occasion of Chocolate Day, Somy Ali took a trip down memory lane and shared a heartwarming childhood recollection of meeting legendary Bollywood star Rajesh Khanna. Recalling the unforgettable encounter, she revealed that the superstar’s warmth and kindness left a deep impression on her. She described the moment as magical and shared how the sweet gesture became a cherished memory that she continues to treasure even years later.Somy Ali told IANS, “Yes, I have on…
Raipur, July 5 (IANS) In the early hours of Sunday, the voice that had breathed life into the ancient Mahabharata for over five decades fell silent. Padma Vibhushan Dr Teejan Bai, the legendary exponent of Pandavani from Chhattisgarh, passed away at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged battle with severe lung infection, sepsis, and acute kidney injury. She was 69. Her departure leaves a profound void — not just in the world of folk arts, but in the cultural soul of India. For millions, Teejan Bai was…
Raipur/New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness. According to the hospital officials, Teejan Bai breathed her last at 3.15 a.m. on Sunday. She had been undergoing treatment since May 27. Teejan Bai was suffering from severe lung infection, bloodstream infection (sepsis), and acute kidney injury. The 70-year-old folk icon was wi…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff expressed heartfelt gratitude to legendary flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on his 88th birthday.He also thanked him for creating the unforgettable flute melody from his debut film ‘Hero’.Taking to his social media account, Jackie shared a picture of the maestro playing the flute. Dressed in a saffron kurta with a tilak on his forehead, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, in the picture is seen deeply immersed in his performance while holding his i…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Dhanush celebrated Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s Padma Bhushan win on the sets of their forthcoming drama ‘OM’.The makers, Wunderbar Films, took to their official Instagram handle and published a couple of photos where Mammotty can be seen cutting a cake with Dhanush and other team members cheering for him.We could also see Dhanush presenting Mammootty with a bouquet. “Celebrating with the legend on the sets (Star emoji) @dhanushkraja and team #OM congratulated Megastar …