Canadian FM Anita Anand in Islamabad to strengthen trade and regional stability
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to Pakistan is the first by a Canadian top diplomat in nearly 20 years. It marks a major push to reset relations and expand bilateral trade, investment, and security. The two nations agreed to intensify economic cooperation. ReportedlyAnand finalized an agreement allowing Canada to export canola seeds for food…
Tharoor Condemns Police Brutality Against non-violent pllrotestersamid Parliamentary impasse
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor strongly condemned the police crackdown on Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demonstrators at Jantar Mantar. He questioned the legal and moral logic behind using a lathi-charge against a completely non-violent protest. Tharoor stated that a lathi-charge is inherently an act of violence that has no place when citizens are peacefully raising burning…
Four-Way Battle for July 21 WB July 21 Martyrs’ Day fractures into four-way political tug-of-war
Reportedly, West Bengal’s four-way battle for July 21 ‘Martyrs’ Day has fracturedinto four-way political tug-of-war.Mamata Banerjee’s absolute monopoly over the 1993 legacy has shattered, with split TMC factions, the Congress, and the BJP vying for ownership of the event’s historical significance. The Trinamool Congress has split, prompting dueling public demonstrations of organizational strength. Mamata Banerjee’s…
Om Birla approves Six Shiv Sena(UBT) MP’s Merger with ShindeFaction
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This decision raised the Shinde faction’s strength to 13 MPs and reduced Uddhav Thackeray’s faction to just 3 members in the Lower House. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a circular acknowledging the revised party…
NCP (SP) rift widens: Supriya Sule’s conditional support for Delimitation Bill triggers dissent from MLA Rohit Pawar
The rift between the two NCP (SP) leaders highlights a broader debate ahead of the Monsoon Session. Baramati MP Supriya Sule stated that her party might consider supporting the proposed Delimitation Bill, but only if the Centre explicitly guarantees on paper a uniform 50% increase in parliamentary seats for all states. She maintained that any…
Timeless romance-Shashi Kapoor and Hema Malini in “Abhinetri”
In this tender still from the 1970 romantic classic “Abhinetri” Shashi Kapoor and Hema Malini display their signature on-screen magic, effortlessly capturing the charm of a cinematic era defined by heartfelt storytelling and evergreen melodies. The Subodh Mukherjee directorial film beautifully chronicled the bond amid an ambitious stage dancer and a serious scientist. The duo’s…
Amitabh and Prakash Mehra defined Bollywood’s ‘Angry Young Man’ Era
Amitabh Bachchan and Prakash Mehra transformed Bollywood by introducing the “Angry Young Man” archetype through Zanjeer (1973), a cinematic milestone that also featured legendary performances by Pran as the loyal pathan Sher Khan and Ajit as the sophisticated antagonist Teja. This definitive actor-director duo sustained an incredibly successful creative partnership, delivering consecutive blockbuster hitsHera Pheri…
Beyond the Glitz: Neetu Kapoor’s greatest standing ovation
While she lit up the silver screen, Neetu Singh’s most demanding role was at home. Alongside Rishi Kapoor, she consciously insulated her children Ranbir and Riddhima from the trappings of their famous family. By prioritizing hard lessons, economy travel, and humility over luxury, she built a lasting foundation. Today, her proudest achievement isn’t the family’s…
Remembering the ethereal voice of Geeta Dutt on her 54th death anniversary
July 20 marks the solemn death anniversary of Geeta Dutt, the legendary vocalist who left an indelible mark on the golden era of Indian cinema. Faridpur born before the Partition of India, she transitioned seamlessly from her classical roots to become one of the most celebrated and adaptable playback singers in Hindi films. Beyond Bollywood,…
Monsoon Session Heat: Dharmendra Pradhan meetsAmit Shah in Parliament amid Opposition protest buzz
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah inside the Parliament House.The high-level meeting occurred in the midst of the high-stakes Monsoon Session of Parliament.Political tensions are running high, with opposition leaders actively demanding accountability and Pradhan’s resignation over ongoing examination paper leaks and irregularities.The interaction coincides with scheduled public protests…
