Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Shekhar Suman, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released show ‘The Pyramid Scheme’, has spoken up on the state of affairs in the nation, and how illiteracy makes people fall for false promises be it in politics or schemes that promise quick buck. The actor spoke with IANS along with Ranvir Shorey, Shreyansh Pandey and Paramvir Cheema during the promotional run of the show.When asked if he thinks India has more problems becaus…
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Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Actress-politician Priya Dutt remembered her late father, legendary actor and politician Sunil Dutt, on his 97th birth anniversary on June 6, with an emotional note.Sharing a video montage featuring Sunil Dutt’s pictures, Priya reflected on the values, lessons and kindness she inherited from her father, further saying how his presence continues to guide her every day despite his absence.She wrote, “Now and Forever.” Sharing the post, Priya penned a heartfelt tribute express…
Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday cautioned newly elected legislators against arrogance in politics, asserting that public support is never permanent and that voters have the power to both elect and defeat leaders. Speaking during a discussion in the Assembly, Sarma said election victories should not lead to pride or overconfidence, as people closely observe the behaviour and attitude of public representatives. “If arrogance, pride and ego begin to dom…
Udupi (Karnataka), May 16 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar on Saturday urged political parties not to politicise issues related to education, stating that students’ interests and future should not be compromised.Commenting on the controversy surrounding the state government’s move to remove the ban on hijab and other religious symbols, Hebbalkar said students should not be dragged into political debates.“There should be no interference in education. Stu…
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Tuesday made a strong emotional appeal to the people of Tamil Nadu, urging them to support his party in the April 23 Assembly elections and vote for the “whistle” symbol. In a detailed statement addressed to the people of the state, Vijay expressed deep gratitude for the love and support he has received since entering politics.Vijay said his political journey, despite being marked by “unimaginable challenge…
Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav came down heavily at the Centre over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ (Women’s Reservation Act) on Sunday, as he accused the BJP of hatching a “sinister gameplan” to mislead the country over women’s reservation and also praised the Opposition parties for “blowing the lid off” of it. Addressing a press conference, the SP chief said that the BJP was attempting to reap political dividends in the name of women’s rights, by di…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former AAP leader and educator Avadh Ojha, who recently stepped away from active politics, launched a sharp critique of the current political landscape, saying “nothing is left” in it while advocating for leadership accountability, political rotation, and issue-based governance. In a wide-ranging and candid interaction with IANS, he also spoke on India’s global role, major political figures, and key policy matters, while asserting that Arvind Kejriwal represents the…
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Hours ahead of presenting proposals for the AAP government’s last and fifth Budget in the Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended greetings to mark International Women’s Day, and promised to make them self-reliant in every way.“I salute every daughter and sister who, through their hard work and courage, is bringing glory to Punjab’s name worldwide,” CM Mann wrote on X.“Punjab’s progress is only possible by walking shoulder to should…
Pune, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday urged student parliamentarians to prioritise public service and uphold discipline, teamwork, and integrity in political life.Delivering the inaugural address at the 15th Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad) in Pune, Gupta said that while victory in sports belongs to a team, in politics the true victory must belong to the people.Speaking on the theme “From Stadium to Statesmanship: What Can Politic…
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder and leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, reaffirmed his party’s determination to assume power through democratic means, as TVK marked the beginning of its third year in politics.In a message posted on X on Monday to commemorate TVK’s third anniversary, Vijay said the party had completed two years of its political journey in a natural and steady manner, firmly rooted among the people.Describing the occasion as the start of a “j…