Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Stalwart playback singer K. S. Chithra recently shared a deeply emotional post remembering her late daughter. Posting a beautiful picture of her little girl, Chithra wrote, “The fact that you are no longer here will always cause me pain but you are forever in my heart until we meet again.”With the post and the heartfelt caption, she reflected on her grief that continues to stay with her even years later.Talking about her late daughter, Nandana, she was born in 2002 af…
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Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has said that he feels overwhelmed by the recognition and honours he has received over the years, and emphasised that his ambitions were never driven by politics. Reflecting on his journey, the actor, in an exclusive conversation with IANS said, “My ambition is not political. I am not able to handle what God has given me. The second-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the highest honour in c…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea of actress Anita Advani seeking legal status to her marriage with late superstar Rajesh Khanna. The court upheld the earlier verdict of the Dindoshi sessions court. The case has been mired in controversy ever since Rajesh Khanna passed away in 2012, amid a long-drawn legal battle between his family and Anita Advani.A bench of Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, after hearing the arguments of both the sides, said in clear terms that the a…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to His Holiness Sivakumara Swamigalu on the occasion of his jayanti, saying that he remains in collective memory as an embodiment of compassion, humility, and unwavering service to humanity. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “On the occasion of his Jayanti, paying tributes to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu. He stands in collective memory as an embodiment of compassi…
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Dr. Vijaypat Singhania, former MD of Raymond Group and a Padma Bhushan awardee, died at 87, his son Gautam Singhania confirmed via an X post on Saturday.“With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform the passing of Padma Bhushan Dr Vijaypat Kailashpat Singhania,” wrote Gautam Singhania.He described his father as a “visionary leader, philanthropist, and an inspiring personality, whose legacy will continue to guide and inspire generations”.The funeral will be held …
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Legendary Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 in recognition of his contribution to the film industry over a period of five decades. The Telugu film legend was honoured at the event that was held at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam. The award was presented in recognition of his immense service to Indian cinema over a span of 50 years, and as a tribute to his inde…
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Renowned Vedic scholar Dr. David Frawley met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence on Friday. Though it was a courtesy meet, the renowned Vedic scholar sought to impress upon the Chief Minister about various advantages and merits of Yoga and Ayurveda, in pursuance of a happy and healthy life.The Chief Minister’s office (CMO) shared a picture of the meeting, in which the duo discussed and deliberated on various aspects of Yoga, Ayurveda, and…
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) As veteran actress Waheeda Rehman turned 88 on Tuesday, actor Jackie Shroff shared a heartfelt birthday note for the legendary star, expressing his warm wishes and admiration. Jackie, an avid social media user, took to Instagram to share a video montage featuring pictures and clips of Waheeda Rehman. The montage included a memorable moment from the iconic song “Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai” from the 1965 classic Guide, which starred Dev Anand.For the caption, he simply …
Saraikela (Jharkhand), Jan 27 (IANS) There is a wave of happiness across Jharkhand after the Central Government awarded the Padma Bhushan to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and late tribal leader Shibu Soren. At the same time, Shibu Soren’s sister has demanded that he should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna.Reacting to the award, his sister Sukhi Tudu expressed happiness with the government’s decision but clearly stated that Shibu Soren’s contributions are not limited to the Padma Bhushan…
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Thanking Tamil actor, producer and Parliamentarian Kamal Haasan who had whole heartedly congratulated him on being conferred the Padma Bhushan, Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Tuesday told his Tamil friend that they should catch up soon and “make up for the time we’ve lost!” Taking to his X timeline to respond to Kamal’s post congratulating him, Mammootty wrote, “Thank you, dear Kamal, for those truly humbling words. You’re being too kind. And yes, let’s catch up soon…