May 26, 2026 - Nation Now

The performance of various Union ministries, evaluated using a corporate-style “Administrative Scorecard” piloted by the Cabinet Secretariat, was presented by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan at the Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Sr Correspondent2 minutes ago2 minutes ago01 mins

A 100-point metric-based scorecard evaluates individual secretaries, ministries, and departments based on performance indicators, discretionary marks, and even negative markingMinistries were graded on their 2025 performance, with distinct “best” and “worst” performers carved out across multiple categories. Ministries that scored well across various categories included the Consumer Affairs Ministry, Coal Ministry, Power Ministry, and Health…

Taking Bollywood to NZ: Richa Chadha & Ali Fazal Headline TIFFNZ Launch

Sr Correspondent6 minutes ago01 mins

Actors and producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are launching the inaugural Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ). The festival’s official brand launch will occur on June 2, 2026, in Auckland, featuring a special red-carpet screening of their debut production venture, “Girls Will Be Girls”. The official launch event takes place in Auckland on…

Throwback: Meena Kumari atended Yash Chopra’s wedding in 1970

Sr Correspondent7 minutes ago7 minutes ago03 mins

There is a haunting weight to Meena Kumari’s presence at Yash Chopra’s 1970 wedding. She possessed her signature fragile grace, and her beauty and etiquette were utterly untouched. But beneath the surface, her health had already begun its quiet, tragic unspooling. In her twilight years, Meena Kumari carried a quiet, haunting fragility. Though her health…

Naushad Sahab with Pandit Nehru

Sr Correspondent9 minutes ago9 minutes ago01 mins

It also says something about Naushad’s stature. He wasn’t merely a film composer. He was part of India’s larger cultural conversation. The man who gave Hindi cinema melodies rooted in Hindustani classical music, yet made them travel from radio stations to paan shops to drawing rooms. There’s a certain aristocratic elegance in these old photographs…

Laawaris cemented Amithab Bachchan’s unstoppable dominance

Sr Correspondent11 minutes ago11 minutes ago02 mins

“Laawaris”released in 198 remains a towering testament to Amitabh Bachchan’s reign over 1980s Bollywood. Released on May 22, the Prakash Mehra classic captured the hearts of millions with its perfect mix of raw action, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable music, cementing its status as an iconic cinematic milestone. The film truly captured lightning in a bottle,…