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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
Mirroring Maharashtra’s initiative mandating Marathi for all official state communications and in schools from 1st to 10th standard West Bengal makes Bengali mandatory for all official state communications. This language policy directive which comes into full effect on September 1, 2026 was announced in the state Assembly by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following a recommendation…
Prime Minister Modi recently took a veiled dig at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi by calling him a 56-year old GangsterThis remark occurred amidst his customary address to the media ahead of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session. PM Modi was praising the achievements of India’s space startup ecosystem, specifically the success of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1…
Paying an emotional tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, Sunil Gavaskar honored the West Indies great as ‘the ultimate standard of what a cricketer could be.’ Reflecting on Sobers’ unmatched all-round brilliance, Gavaskar noted that cricket has truly lost its brightest jewel. News Edit KV Raman
