Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) Nirmal Singh, President of the Central Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Alambagh, Lucknow, has welcomed the laying of the foundation stone for a proposed Sikh museum in Kurukshetra, Haryana, calling it a historic step to preserve the rich legacy of Sikh Gurus and traditions. Speaking to IANS, Nirmal Singh said the museum would play a vital role in connecting future generations with Sikh history, the sacrifices of the Gurus and warriors, and India’s cultural heritage, while stre…
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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’ unveiled the new poster of the film on Monday. The poster features Lord Krishna with Urdu inscriptions on the walls behind. The poster symbolises hope in times of despair, and also sets the tone for the film’s narrative. Sharing the poster, the makers wrote in the caption, “When the world chose sides, HE chose dharma. Watch #Batwara1947 in cinemas this Partition Day, 14th August.”The film is set against the backdrop of…
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi has revealed a funny family anecdote saying that her niece Meghna and nephew Viraaj barely paid her any attention until they discovered she was working with legendary Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Shabana shared an adorable image of herself cuddling her “lovely bachchas” and how she was noticed by them in the science fiction series “Halo,” starring Pablo Schreiber.“My lovely bachchas niece Meghna and nephew Vira…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) AR Rahman has welcomed Sonu Nigam to his studio to sing a track for the upcoming film “Batwara 1947”. The Oscar-winner even asked a question about how the National Award-winning singer can sound so romantic. Rahman took X, formerly called Twitter, where he expressed his excitement on having Sonu Nigam on board for the song “On Tabassum” for the upcoming film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.“Thrilled to have #Sonunigam back in our studios to sing #OhTabassum melody …
Bhagalpur, June 22 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday launched a sharp attack at the Congress, saying that while the Gandhi family is treated as God within the party, BJP workers and supporters worship deities such as Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. His remarks came amid the ongoing political debate over the alleged misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Independent India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s private letters to the then Finance Minister John Mathai and West Bengal Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy reveal an episode reflecting attempts at addressing issues more in the context of perceptions then historical significance and sensitivities.The correspondence, now accessible through the digitised Nehru archives, exhibits his deep concern about Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy’s alleged tax assessment disp…
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) The current youth generation in West Bengal needs to be aware of the history behind the relevance of June 20 as “Bengal Foundation Day” and the contribution of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee towards it, which, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress, the Communists and subsequently the Trinamool Congress deliberately tried to erase from the memories of the people of the state.“First, the Congress regime in West Bengal, then that of the Lef…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) While states in India usually observe foundation day to celebrate the moment of birth and glory, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress chose “Poila Boisakh” (the first day of the first month on Bengali calendar) to mark “Paschim Banga Divas” or West Bengal Day. This came from a contention that June 20, 1947, reflects the trauma over the blood spilt and large number of displacements associated with the Partition.But the day also marks the larger struggle for Indepen…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, is set to celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’, has spoken about what his character in the film offered him. The film, under the banner of Zee Studios, is set to have a special telecast on June 15 on Zee Cinema and Zee Bollywood. The legacy of a film captured the hearts of millions and is one of the biggest blockbusters of Hindi cinema despite the box-office clash with the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Lagaan’.Talking about the fil…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has spoken about his collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming film “Main Vaapas Aaunga.” He described it as a heartfelt tribute to people affected by the Partition. The makers have released a special video of “Kya Kamaal Hai,” which will play at the end of the film during credits. The song serves as a tribute to refugees across the world who have been compelled to leave their homes and rebuild their lives elsewhere.In a statement, the film…