HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier-led Carrier Strike Group’s major port stop in Mumbai is the UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt in action, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in India on Saturday. The Minister, who arrived in Mumbai from New Delhi, said that her visit is aimed at forging stronger security and defence links with India, the world’s largest democracy, as a key part of the UK’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that the Minister sees India as “esse
IN AN attempt to show its presence, China has put up fences and wires in Nepal’s territory in Humla district, according to a report by a study panel formed by the Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs. Citing Ministry of Home Affairs, Kathmandu Post reported that a host of issues has been identified along the Nepal-China border in Humla. The panel led by Joint-secretary Jay Narayan Acharya submitted its report after conducting an on-field study to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand in the last week of September
BORDER districts of Madhya Pradesh have been severely hit by the hike in fuel prices, with the cost of petrol in Anuppur district crossing Rs 119 per litre and diesel touching around Rs 108 per litre on Saturday. The price of petrol in Jaithari, about 13 km from the district headquarter Anuppur, was recorded at 119.22 per litre and diesel was at Rs 108.4 per litre, said Sukhlal Kushwaha, a pump owner.
INDIA is unlikely to see a COVID wave like the devastating second one unless there is a new immune escaping variant but the lower number of cases does not necessarily mean the pandemic is now endemic, several experts have said. Giving hope and also injecting a note of caution as the festive season peaks with Diwali just days ahead, they said a dipping COVID graph is only part of the picture and pointed to factors such as the mortality rate, the need for a larger vaccination cover and examples of countries s
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Saturday for his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was revoked in August 2019 and drove straight to meet the family of a police officer killed by terrorists. He later chaired a meeting to review the security situation in the Valley. The Home Minister, who is here on a three-day visit, was received at the technical airport here by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and advisor Farooq Khan. It was a day of heavy rain and snow in several parts of the Valle
AS part of commemorative activities of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Indian Navy is conducting an Offshore Sailing Regatta from Kochi to Goa under the aegis of the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA). Six Indian Naval Sailing Vessels (INSVs) viz Mhadei, Tarini, Bulbul, Neelkanth, Kadalpura and Hariyal will be participating in this event. The race is scheduled to start on 24 Oct 21 for a tentative duration of five days and would cover an approximate distance of 360 nm between the start point at Naval Base
THE Delhi High Court on Saturday refused to grant bail to former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh’s lawyer Anand Daga and CBI investigating officer Sub-Inspector Abhishek Tiwari in connection with a case alleging leaking of confidential documents to divert the probe against Deshmukh in a corruption case. In the order, Justice Yogesh Khanna stated that the allegation in the present FIR is based on “tampering of the evidence”. “Thus, considering the initial stage of investigation, I am not inclined to
LESS than a year after making waves with a better-than-expected performance in Bihar Assembly polls, the Opposition Grand Alliance finds itself on the brink of collapse. The five-party Opposition coalition had won just 10 seats short of majority, a major comeback since the Lok Sabha polls of 2019 when the NDA had made a clean sweep, winning all but one of 40 seats in Bihar. However, on Friday AICC in-charge of the State, Bhakt Charan Das, stated the Congress will contest “all 40 seats” in the State, stun
INDIAN Army’s counter-terrorism operation in the Bhata Durian forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday, despite bad weather and rain. According to police, vehicular traffic had been suspended on the highway between Karan Wali Gali and Bhimber Galia---a stretch of 20 kilometres.
JUDICIAL infrastructure is important for improving access to justice, but it is baffling to note that its improvement and maintenance was being carried out in an ad-hoc and unplanned manner in the country, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Saturday. Noting that an effective judiciary can help in the effective growth of economy, the CJI said courts are extremely essential for any society that is governed by the rule of law. CJI Ramana was speaking at the inauguration of two wings of the annexe buildi
AMID calls for a fresh probe into the origins of COVID-19, an explosive new study has found that Chinese scientists created the virus in a lab in Wuhan, then tried to cover their tracks by reverse-engineering versions of the virus to make it look like it evolved naturally from bats. The novel coronavirus SARSCoV-2 virus has no “credible natural ancestor” and was created by Chinese scientists who were working on a ‘Gain of Function’ project in aWuhan lab, the ‘Daily Mail’ reported on Sunday, citing a new res
A VAST iceberg that broke off Antarctica earlier this month could drift through the ocean for several years before it breaks up and melts away, a scientist from the European Space Agency said on Friday. The iceberg, dubbed A-76, is more than 40 times the size of Paris, or about 73 times as big as Manhattan, making it the largest currently afloat. It was first spotted by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey and confirmed by the US National Ice Center using images taken by the European Space Agency’s
THE asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs from Earth also gave birth to the Amazon rainforest, says a new study. In an analysis of thousands of fossil pollen and leaves, the researchers found that the cataclysmic asteroid impact that resulted in the destruction of nearly 75 per cent of all terrestrial life on Earth drastically restructured tropical forests. It set the stage for the evolution of what has become one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems -- the neotropical rainforest, according to the stu
JAPANESE billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited eight people to join him for a free Moon voyage on SpaceX Starship rocket sometime in 2023. In a video, Maezawa who is the founder of Japan’s largest online fashion retailer Zozotown, said that he wants people from all backgrounds to join. “It will be 10 to 12 people in all, but I will be inviting 8 people to come along on the ride,” he said in the YouTube video.
OVER 140 patients were rescued after a fire broke out at the State-run LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Swaroop Nagar here on Sunday morning, the Uttar Pradesh Government said. According to hospital officials, two high-risk patients died in the morning but the deaths were “not caused by the fire”. “Around 7.30 am, smoke was seen billowing out of a storeroom on the ground floor. The fire was subsequently doused and the patients were shifted to another building.
KEEPING up with the medical ethics of serving humanity, a doctor in Odisha’s Sambalpur district has opened a ‘One Rupee’ clinic to provide treatment to the poor and underprivileged people. Shankar Ramchandani, an assistant professor in the department of medicine at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), has started the facility in Burla town where patients have to pay just one rupee for receiving medicare. Ramchandani’s wife Sikha Ramchandani, a dental surgeon, is helping
MOST of the revered sites of the minority Hindu community in Pakistan are in a poor condition and the authority responsible for their upkeep has failed to maintain them, leaving the ancient worship places in a state of decay, according to a recent report by a Supreme Court-appointed commission. The report, prepared by a one-man commission, was submitted to the Supreme Court on February 5 and presents a dismal picture of the community’s most revered sites in the country, ‘the Dawn’ newspaper reported on Mond
Any person with diabetes who uses an affected Medtronic Minimed Insulin Pump or Health Care provider who treat people with diabetes using the affected MiniMed Insulin Pump may cause hyperglycaemia (excess glucose in blood). This has been revealed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) through its recent Medical Device Alert. This CDSCO alert on a series of insulin pumps and pump kits of global devices major Medtronic said, though it has not received any complaints from the market ..
As part of further relaxations in COVID-19 guidelines, Maharashtra Government has allowed urban local bodies to hold general body (GB) meetings in-person, or in offline mode. Urban Development Department issued a communication in this regard. Sachin Sahastrabuddhe, Deputy Secretary, issued the letter in this regard to all Divisional Commissioners, all Municipal Commissioners, all District Collectors, and all Chief Officers of municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats in the State. Since the outbreak ..
RAMTEK Police nabbed six goons, who were planning to commit a major crime, and seized a rifle fitted with a Gamo sporter 3-9x40 IR telescope, a magazine with seven live cartridges, a sword, a rope, chilli powder, six cellphones and a Toyota Fortuner car (MH-46/W-456) collectively worth Rs 10.43 lakh from them in the small hours of Saturday. The accused have been identified as Sunil alias Tiger Mithailal Gond (45), Ramesh Shrawan Mangate (38), both residents of Kamptee Colliery No 3, Kanhan; Rajan ..
It is a matter of ‘feel’, so to say! The ‘feel’ of living in a city where the Administration cares for people. And on that scale, the city of Nagpur slides down a couple of notches every time the Nagpurian steps out of his or her home. No matter a few new roads -- of course cement roads -- he or she rarely gets an impression that the civic authorities are committed to caring for the people in the streets. That most streets resemble lunar surface, is only one small part of the bad story. Most streets ..
Since ages, people have been following tradition of cooking sweet dish ‘Kheer’ on the night of Sharad Poornima festival under the moonlight and then offering it to the deity. Every year, people from surrounding areas gather in large numbers at the base of Kamadgiri hill on Sharad Poornima night, specially from Bundelkhand area. They secure a place and spend entire night ben..
Collector Harshika Singh visited various rural areas under Mandla district on Wednesday. She reviewed progress of Girdawari verification work in Binaika area. She said that early and seriously Girdawari verification of crops should be ensured. Singh visited the dam in Jantipur area. She took necessary information from the officers concerned on other important subjects including ownership plan. While discussing with villagers of Jantipur, she enquired about Covid vaccination in their area. She said ..
West Central Railway (WCR) is constructing 3,338-metre broad gauge, single line underground Tunnel No.1 at Rewa-Sidhi section which will be the longest railway tunnel of Madhya Pradesh to facilitate crossing of Chuhiya Ghati located on the borders of Rewa and Sidhi district. This railway tunnel is being constructed between Govindgarh and Bagwar stations under New Rail Line Project. West Central Railway undertook various precautionary measures before commencing construction of railway tunnel...
Swarn Kalash Parikrama was conducted on the pious occasion of Sharad Poornima at Hare Krishna Ashram, Bhedaghat, on Wednesday. Devotees took oath of ensuring cleanliness of goddess river Narmada during the circumambulation. Hare Krishna Ashram, Founder, Swami Ramchandra Das Maharaj said that Narmada is the only river which is being worshipped like mother and conducting its circumambulation...
Akhil Bharatiya Agrawal Sammelan state unit will organise the 23rd free Eye and Dental Medical Camp on October 24. In association with MGM Eye Institute and Sita Memorial Multi-Speciality Dental Clinic, Agrawal Sammelan will hold the camp in Swami Vivekananda Stadium, Kota from 10 am to 4 pm. National Secretary Parmananda Jain said sponsor of the camp is Seth Banarasi Das Charitable Trust’s Chief Trustee Ishwar Prasad. MLA Vikas Upadhyay will show up as the Chief guest. The patients will be provided ..
On the initiative of Gramodyog Minister Guru Rudrakumar, Bell Metal Art will soon become a big source of revenue of women from forest regions. To the same end, Handicraft Development Board Jagdalpur, Bastar has organised a 3-month-long Bell Metal Sculptural Art training programme at village Chilkuti of Jagdalpur Block. Gramodyog Department’s Handicraft Development Board has been organising training programme about different sculptural art for forest dwelling people to directly connect them to employment ..
This Diwali, there has been a special demand for floating diyas made of cow dung by the women self-help group in the country and abroad. Floating diyas made of cow dung are not only beautiful but they present a very beautiful sight due to floating in the water for a long time. It is also eco-friendly, due to which these lamps are being sold across the country and abroad. Giving information in this regard, Nidhi Chandrakar, President of Udan Nayi Disha Group, an organisation that makes such diyas, ..
Municipal Commissioner KVS Chaudhary inspected the landfill site located at Aadampur Chhavni on Thursday. During the inspection, Commissioner Chaudhary directed to displace the garbage from the site, transport RDF within 5 days, change the white layer at 5 acres of land at the site and recycle the waste lying at this piece of land. Commissioner Chaudhary also took stock of the Bhanpur situated old dump site and issued orders to inscribe ‘Welcome to Bhopal’ and ‘Nagar Nigam Bhopal’ on the mound ..
‘Ter’ - a temple chariot was showcased under the seventy one series of its online exhibition by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), on Thursday. The exhibit is situated in the open air exhibition of IGRMS has been presented online with its basic information and photographs and videos. About this exhibition, Director, IGRMS, Dr Praveen Kumar Mishra, said that this temple chariot has been collected in the year 1995 from the Krishna Math of village Pernankila in the Udupi district of ..
“Indian culture has been karma-oriented, the identity of a person is not by birth, but by karma. Maharishi Valmiki became a great sage by his own karma and created Ramayana,” said MLA Berasia Vishnu Khatri while addressing a programme organised to felicitate Swachhta Mitras at Janpad Panchayat auditorium on Wednesday. MLA Khatri also said that that there are many examples in history when a person has reached the top position by his knowledge and Karma. Every class has importance in the society. Sanitation ..
The 8th Convocation of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal was held on Wednesday in a Hybrid mode. PhD degree, BS-MS (Dual Degree), MS Degree and BS Degree were awarded to the graduates during this Convocation. These included 174 BS-MS Dual Degrees, 9 BS Degrees, 21 MS Degrees and 47 PhD Degrees. The President’s Gold Medal, Director’s Gold Medal and four proficiency medals were awarded during the 8th Convocation of the Institute. Vikram Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing ..
THE principal ruling party of Pakistan, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf under the Prime Minister Imran Khan Niazi, is, to say the least, facing a crisis of existence and identify as the PTI-led Government in Islamabad sets its foot into the last year of four-year tenure. The State is towards bankruptcy as its aggregate debt shot up vertically to Rs 149 trillion. On the other hand, signs of strained relationship between the PTI Government and military establishment are more than manifest on the choice of Director
THERE were no mobile phones at the time. More often than not, we did not know exactly where he was going and why. There would be talk of a wireless message, a ‘signal’ that had come in urgently. He’d be up and ready in uniform, put on his cap, wear his boots. Mostly with a prayer and brave smile on his lips, he’d be gone quickly. Leaving us wondering, what was going on. We hardly ever knew when he will be back. Of course he was not the only one doing this. Every soldier who dons the unifo
WITH the Bihar Assembly election just weeks away, Arjuna Award-winning shooter Shreyashi Singh has joined the BJP here in New Delhi. She is speculated to be fielded by the party in the upcoming polls. Singh, also daughter of former Union Minister, the late Digvijay Singh, said in a brief statement to the media, soon after joining the party, “To the best of my capabilities, I will embolden the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to turn Bihar into a developed state.
FORMER independent MLA from Uttar Pradesh, Nirvendra Kumar Munna was beaten to death in a land dispute in Lakhimpur on Sunday. The land in question is located near the bus station and the matter is in court.
CONGRESS national spokesperson Khushbu Sundar has welcomed the Centre’s new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and apologised to party leader Rahul Gandhi for her differing stand from that of the party, with her statement setting off a Twitter buzz. With the actor-politician insisting she “rather speak the fact than be a head nodding robot or a puppet,” Congress’ state unit hit out at her for airing her views in the open, saying that it was “indiscipline”
THE Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday appointed Adesh Kumar Gupta as its Delhi unit chief and Tribal leader and former Union Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as its Chhattisgarh State President, the party said in a statement. Gupta is a former Mayor of north Delhi Municipal Corporation and replaces Manoj Tiwari, a member of Lok Sabha, at the helm in the Delhi BJP.
The Central Star Mercedes Benz Car Rally on Sunday from its showroom in MIDC to its Alagondi Mining site was a great success. A number of Mercedes Benz owners and prospects participated in it. The rally was flagged off from Central Star showroom by Mrs and Mr K S Cheema. The guests were treated to one of its kind well organised and disciplined driving experiences. More than 20 Mercedes Benz cars were driven in a single lane at a constant speed all the way for 60+ kms. The guests were surprised and mesmer
SMARTPHONE sales in the country are expected to touch a record USD 7.6 billion (about Rs 56,858 crore) this festive season, according to the research firm Counterpoint. The smartphone retail average selling price (ASP) during the festive season is also expected to grow 14 per cent to reach its highest ever at USD 230 (about Rs 17,200). High consumer demand in the mid and premium segments is expected to drive the sales. Counterpoint senior analyst Prachir Singh said the festive season has been driving smartp
CII Maharashtra State Chairman Sudhir Mutalik, Managing Director, Positive Metering Pumps (I) Pvt Ltd on his visit to Vidarbha Zone interacted with MSME members on October 21. During the meetings, he shared various initiatives taken by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during the first and second wave of COVID. He also shared about work done by various State panels and briefed in detailed about industry academia connect panel which aims to strengthen the relationship between industry and academic
Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited, a Nagpur-based Mini Ratna I CPSE of Ministry of Mines observed 50th Foundation Day on Thursday and commenced the Golden Jubilee Year celebration. Maintaining the COVID 19 protocol, Dr Ranjit Rath, CMD, MECL, graciously unfurled the corporate flag at the corporate office premises in the presence of Ghanshyam Sharma, Director (Finance), Arvind Kumar, Director (Technical), and Team MECL. Thereafter, the event was inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parlia
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy registered its second consecutive victory on day-4 of the 1stJunior Boys’ Inter Academy National Hockey Championship, 2021. MP Hockey Academy defeated Lakshmi Ammal Sports Academy by 9-0 in their second match on Thursday. Similarly, Hubli Hockey Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy, SGPC Hockey Academy, Vaidipatti Raja Hockey Academy also won their respective matches. The championship is ongoing at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium. MP Hockey Acad
TEAM Red’s domination culminated with triumph. The team led by spinners Himanshu Joshii and Parth Rekhade strangulated Orange batters to limit them to a reasonable score and then the batters did the job but not before they too were tested by rival bowlers. On 17th and final day of the inaugural edition of Vidarbha Cricket Association organised Twenty20 Tournament, Red defeated Orange by four wickets with one ball to spare in the low-scoring summit clash. The event was a much needed confidence booster for pl
AFTER athletics and badminton, the game of 64 squares is making Nagpur proud. Teenage chess players of the city are achieving titles and norms frequently now a days. After Raunak Sadhwani, who became first Grandmaster from Nagpur and Divya Deshmukh’s Woman Grandmasters’ title a few days back, another promising chess player International Master Sankalp Gupta inched closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a GM. On Thursday, Sankalp earned his maiden Grandmaster norm after he earned the required rating poin
H er videos often pop up on our Facebook feeds and give major travel goals. Mother of one, Kamiya Jani quit her full-time job as an anchor to follow her passion for travelling and exploring the world. What started as a personal blog Curly Tales, is one of the most popular online platform that shares recommendations for food and travel. In a conversation with IANS, Jani talks about her journey, her venture, apart from her views on the present scenario of the travel industry.
T here are good times and there are bad times. There are also good times after bad times as there have been bad times after good times. There are times that - for good or for bad - remain etched in memory for a very, very long time.
Shopping for a bridal lehenga is one of the main things which every bride-to-be feels exhilarated as well as frantic about. Placing a considerate amount of time and thought in choosing the bridal lehenga can pay off on the wedding day. From destination to decoration and from weather to wearability, there are several things to be considered while purchasing bridal wear. Puneet Jain and Yatin Jain, Directors, ODHNI share some tips to keep in mind while buying the wedding lehenga.
Nothing epitomises the beauty of an Indian woman more than the age-old saree. The traditions of this nine-yard drape have evolved with changing times, yet it undoubtedly is the most universal wear for women from virtually all parts of the country and is worn in various styles by different communities like the Bengali, Parsee, Gujarati etc.
“Self help is the best help,” goes a saying. It is truly said that even ‘God helps those who help themselves’! It is only self-help that guarantees success. If you continue to sit idle and wait for someone to come and help you, you are greatly mistaken. No one likes to help those who do not rely on their own resources. Success comes to those who are confident of themselves. They maybe poor or weak, but they know that only their own efforts can enable them to overcome all difficulties and obstacles on the wa
Are you angry with me? If yes, please don’t be. Even if I don’t let you out frequently I have all my love for you. Have faith in me. I’m just frightened of the people here in outside world. I’m scared of you being supressed to death in me like they always do to the ones who let their beloved childishness out with the words, thoughts and actions. I’m scared that they would crush you like a cigar under their feet. I’m afraid you would not survive all this. You, being a super brave girl, who wanted to become e
It's been 3 months, Since she’s looked at me for long, The first thing in the morning. Now all she does is Give me a 2-minute glance Before leaving for college. There was a time When the first thing she did After waking up Was look at me. Some days with those Adoring black eyes, Some days with those Sad worried eyes Which were filled with self-hatred. Seeing her sad It made me sad.
Yes! New Year is coming!! No one knows How times flee How sufferings ended How long happiness and joy lasted No awareness, Finally a year is ending It feels like It's just yesterday
Ever since the outbreak of Covid-19, there is a heightened awareness within the media about being ‘Vocal For Local’, especially when it comes to fashion. Last weekend saw fashion bodies such as the Fashion Design Council of India and Lakme Fashion Week asking the fashion fraternity to share pictures with the hashtag #Vocal4Handmade. When it comes to textiles, no country can rival the heritage and beauty of Indian craftsmanship.
2019 -- It truly has been a great year for female representation and we are surrounded by exemplary boss ladies and young women entrepreneurs who seamlessly manage a work-life balance. But, the struggle gets real when it's your big day! It's a real hustle to run your business and plan your dream wedding at the same time. Keeping the chaos in check ensures your big fat Indian wedding is more fun than fuss. We have you covered on how to beat those moments of stress, read on for insider tricks from Sanna Vohra
Washington D.C: When the date is going bad, good food seems like the only saving grace right? Well, turns out, there are women who go on dates only to have some lips making free food, recent findings suggest. This new trend is being called ‘foodie calls’. New psychology research reveals 23-33% of women in an online study say they've engaged in a 'foodie call,' where they set up a date for a free meal. These women score high on the 'dark triad' of personality traits as well. Upon
LEMONADE might be the most popular of drinks of all times. Not only it is refreshing and tasty it’s very easy to make, and when you use your imagination, you can make a variety of lemonade. Here is twist to your favourite drink. Ingredients to make the Sugar Syrup 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Water Ingredients for the Water Melon, Pineapple, Cucumber, Rose and Mint Ginger Lemonade 4 cups Water Melon Cubes deseeded 10 tbsp Sugar Syrup 10 tbsp Lime Juice 30 Ice Cubes 3 cups Pineapple Cubes 2 1/2 cup Ch
Q. Right now, I am studying in Std 12 and a JEE aspirant also. I am a good student, I scored 85% in 10th CBSE Board and was really happy. Also I thought that I will complete 11th & 12th and get admission in a good collage. I knew it was tough, but I was having confidence that I will work hard and will clear JEE. But the problem started when the education system came on the online platform. Firstly, it was very boring and as the time passed I started losing interest in studies. I tried, but there was no r
Y ears ago, when some of them started swimming, they were doing so against the current. They were only a handful, mostly mocked at by the larger society. Regardless, they persisted -- eventually attracting others, too, to join the difficult and even lonely swim. All they had in their favour was faith, an unshakable one. On its strength, they kept fighting the tide. Their numbers swelled slowly but surely. And in time, the current, too, changed its direction. Today, they swim in the direction of the current,
“Vijay aapke sar par nahin chad baithna chahiye, aur parajay aapke hriday mein bas nahin jana chahiye” (Victory should never lord over your head, and defeat should never get lodged in your heart)”. T his wise counsel of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to Indian sportspersons who just returned from Tokyo Olympics, was not just for that band of 129 national youth icons, but also for every Indian in every field. Stay always tuned in and tuned up for your cause, he meant to say. This statement was directed str
R omanticism never operates on the mechanics of objectivity. It blooms in a glow of delirium that a magical moment throws up with a sudden spurt. This nation of romantics experienced that moment in Tokyo when life tip-toed into an old flame to rekindle a love affair that India has had with the game of hockey. That intimacy is back with a Bronze! Love has blossomed, yet again. The Bronze medal Indian men’s hockey team has earned to end an excruciating pain of over four decades in Olympics has the potential t
While we continue to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our social lifestyle, most of us may not be paying appropriate attention to a more important matter, our physical well-being. Although everyone’s aware that building immunity is the key to ward off viruses like the COVID-19, the factors influencing it remain clouded due to mis-information and hearsay. If we were to single out the most important of all the contributing facto
Couldn't achieve your fitness goals over the days of lockdown? Fitness industry experts and Reebok master trainers like Yasmin Karachiwala, Namrata Purohit, Shivoham, Vinata Shetty among others have create fitness plans for the new stay-at-home routine. These experts have taken to social media to present some of the best workout routines to help continue your fitness journey while at home. The training and guidance through videos motivate your to stay fit, healthy and active. Celebrity fitness trainer, Y
Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can’t share in what others are eating, researchers have found. Across seven studies and controlled experiments, the findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that food restrictions predicted loneliness among both children and adults. “Despite being physically present with others, having a food restriction leaves people feeling left out because they
Before opting for acupuncture for weight loss in Houston, discuss your overall health with the doctor and with a registered practitioner, you are bound to look slim and fit. In the United States, a majority of adults are overweight, so they are subscribing to programs for losing weight. For reducing your weight, there are various traditional and non-traditional methods, and one of them is acupuncture. Before trying this traditional Chinese technique, you need to understand all the facts. A team of scientist
Actress Raashii Khanna is busy shuttling between Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai for her projects in three different languages. However, the actress says she has no complaints. Raashii Khanna who has been shooting for filmmakers Raj and DK’s series alongside Shahid Kapoor, has now started the shoot of her series Rudra alongside actor Ajay Devgn. The actress is scheduled to fly to Chennai to start shooting for her recently announced untitled Tamil film alongside Dhanush. Not stopping at this, Raashii also has
A CTRESS Pooja Hegde currently has projects announced and rolling in theTamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. The actress says that being part of big budget films and high expectations from fans make her nervous. However, her reasons to feel jittery change with every industry. In Bollywood, Pooja will be seen alongside superstar Salman Khan in Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali and with Ranveer Singh in Cirkus. In Tollywood, she has Radhe Shyam alongside Prabhas and in Tamil, the actress will be seen with Vijay in B
Evelyn Sharma met the love of her life Tushaan Bhindi on a blind date set up by their common friend Elli AvrRam. Evelyn and Tushaan in fact lived just a street apart in Bandra for several years, but never really got to know each other. In late 2018 Tushaan completed his work assignments in Mumbai and was ready to relocate in Australia. That was when Elli insisted he go on a blind date with her best friend Evelyn, before he left India.
It has been only days since the second season of The Family Man started streaming on Amazon Prime Video and series lead Manoj Bajpayee says fans have already started “demanding” the third chapter. Created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, the new season of the espionage action thriller series released after a lot of wait amid the controversy around Amazon’s shows Tandav and Mirzapur. While season two finale of The Family Man drops more than a hint about the potential renewal, Bajpayee, who plays Srikant Tiwar
Amidst trying times, perhaps the only thing that keeps one going is looking up to brave heroes from around the world and gaining strength from their stories of resilience and courage. discovery+, is all set to premier Bhuj: The Day India Shook uncovering one of the most damaging earthquakes that hit India, back in 2001. This documentary emphasises on a story of bravery, heroism, miracle rescuers, misfortune, tragedy, and hope. The incident is uncovered through exceptional storytelling skills of veteran acto
Actress Raashii Khanna, who recently returned from Milan, Italy, after shooting for her upcoming film Thank You, reveals that shooting in a foreign location, while people back home in India struggled with Covid, upset her. The actress says shooting in Italy was safe because people in the country very responsibly observed protocol. “We were in the middle of the pandemic and I was at first scared to go there (Italy). Once there, I realised people in Italy were very responsible with wearing masks even though t
Actress Ileana D’Cruz has had a great run down South and has also been doing her share of Bollywood films. She says everything comes down to people and, as an artiste, one just wants the audience to like watching you. Popularity, she explains, is the one thing that balances the fact that the film industry can actually be a very cruel place to survive. “It (the film industry) is brutal, of course, but it comes down to people. If they (people) like you that is all you need. You just want people to like watc
Rakul Preet Singh is a self-made star. In over just seven years since her Bollywood debut, in the 2014 film Yaariyan, she has negotiated well the uphill task of dealing with the outsider tag, and is today one of the busiest actresses in the Hindi film industry. The actress attributes her success to her ability to not be cowed down, or be scared of losing stardom. “Ultimately it boils down to when people start appreciating your work. That is all what you work for. That one smile that you bring on someone’s f
Films are not only the most potent but also the most popular medium of looking at the world. With the lens capturing the essence of life, translating it in images so that it becomes universally accessible, films truly are a reflection of life and its lessons. Till not so long, we flocked to the theatres for the magical experience of living the characters on the big screen. With the pandemic shutting everything down, it were the OTT platforms that came to the rescue of those seeking entertainment. “People ha
Working on a film is a time-consuming process and that is why actor Disha Patani believes one has to really be excited about the projects they take up. The “fun” element in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, along with director Prabhudheva and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, made Patani say yes to the action film, that is streaming on multiple platforms, including OTT and DTH services, from Thursday. The 28-year-old actor plays Diya, an independent woman and the sister of Abhyankar (Jackie Shroff), senior of po
TELLY star Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya has been part of daily soaps and reality shows for over a decade. She has now given hosting a crime show a shot, and says the experience should be refreshing. Divyanka currently hosts Crime Patrol Satark: Women Against Crime. “I was looking for a show like this. But then Covid and lockdown happened. I was in a happy space during that time because I wanted that much needed break.
Actor Kiara Advani has revealed that she danced barefoot on the scorching desert sands in Dubai for the song Burj Khalifa in the upcoming film Laxmmi Bomb headlined by Akshay Kumar. Glimpses of the song Burj Khalifa from the film have piqued interest. Sharing the details from the shoot, the 28-year-old actor said, “Shooting for Burj Khalifa wa
Actor Pratik Gandhi, who plays the role of the infamous stockbroker Harshad Mehta in the web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, says he had a neutral approach towards the character. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the 10-episode series traces the rags-to-riches story of Harshad Mehta, who single-handedly took the Indian stock market to dizzying heights, and his catastrophic downfall. Gandhi, who started his acting career with Gujarat
Packaging soft-focus romance within a rigid frame of patriarchy, the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge love story unfolded in grassy Swiss meadows and Punjab’s mustard fields 25 years ago and went on to become a cult classic that combined desi sensibilities with NRI sensitivities. The film, one of India’s most successful, put Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol right up there as among Bollywood’s most popular onscreen pairs down the decades. It has withstood the test of time, with many viewers going back to rewatch it, and
T V-FILM actor Sana Khan recently said she was leaving acting to spend her life in the service of humanity and following the orders of her “creator”. The 33-year-old actor posted statements in Hindi, English and Urdu announcing her decision to leave the industry. “Today I am talking to you standing at a crucial juncture of my life.
Actress Ileana DCruz has made a candid confession on social media, with a monochrome picture she posted on Instagram where she strikes a pose in bikini. Alongside the image, she wrote, “I’ve always worried about how I looked. I’ve worried my hips are too wide, my thighs too wobbly, my waist not narrow enough, my tummy not flat enough, my boobs not
When Sneha Ullal made her Bollywood debut in 2005, she made instant headlines. Not just because she was cast opposite superstar Salman Khan in her first film, but because of the uncanny resemblance she bore with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Since her first outing, Lucky: No Time For Love all those years ago, Sneha has not shared much in comm
ACTRESS Nidhhi Agerwal has recently launched her YouTube channel, and she is extremely happy to explore new space. “I’m really excited about this new venture. My fans have been requesting me to come up with a YouTube channel for the longest time. I am happy to share my journey with my audience. I think this is the best way to reach out to them. They will get a close peek into my professional and personal life. I’m sure that my relationship with my fans will definitely grow further,” Nidhhi said. Her latest
Zee TV is all set to introduce a refreshing comedy of errors that will get families together and make them laugh with its engaging light-hearted narrative. The situational comedy, titled Ram Pyare Sirf Humare, follows the life of a young woman Dulari and her ‘prize catch’ of a charming husband - Ram. Set in Bhopal, the story captures how this married woman, who is aware of how her ideal husband is cynosure of every woman’s eyes, turns to
Dwayne Johnson is all set to change the hierarchy of power in the superhero universe with his Black Adam avatar. The Hollywood star described Black Adam as a ruthless keeper of justice. Johnson pulled back the curtain of his upcoming film Black Adam at the DC Fandome by sharing some concept art trailers for the film, which has not yet been shot. He said that he is in the “very early processes of this creation”. “I can promise you this, I give you my word. We are going to go beyond your wildest expectations,
