The Bombay High Court is reviewing a legal challenge against Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Official FDA Website Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s June 12 order to invoke strict anti-crime laws in illegal gutka cases. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe directed authorities to apply the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against habitual offenders smuggling banned…
Originating from the very same artistic soil, two cinematic titans arose to re-define the screen.The first was Shabana Azmi, the fierce pioneer of parallel cinema who brought raw, uncompromising truth to the avant-garde movement. Decades later, drawing from those exact same creative roots, emerged her niece, Tabu, a master of quiet intensity who bridged the…
The historic meeting between Mohammed Rafi and Sathya Sai Baba remains an iconic testament to the unifying power of divine music.Prompted by a sacred summons delivered through the legendary actor Manoj Kumar, Rafi Sahab left behind the glitz of playback stardom to join a peaceful gathering of bhajan singing in Puttaparthi. When asked to offer…
Standing before you today, I am struck by a heartbreaking reality—this is the very first time you have left us without saying goodbye.Throughout my life, you have been my constant guiding light. Whenever I felt lost during difficult times, your silent, unwavering support gave me strength. Your silence always spoke a thousand words. Even though…
Legendary actress Waheeda Rahman is set to grace the opening ceremony of the first-ever Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ). The multi-city event, celebrating her monumental five-decade contribution to Indian cinema, kicks off on October 22, 2026. The festival opens with a screening of her classic 1966 musical drama,”Teesri Kasam”.The film features Waheeda alongside…
Some relationships are scripted for the camera, but others grow deep roots in real life.A rare vintage photograph captures this exact warmth between the legendary Dharmendra and a young Jugal Hansraj.After Jugal made his unforgettable debut as a child artist in Masoom, Dharmendra took a profound liking to him.A Lifelong Fatherly ConnectionThey went on to…
In a major development for Indian cinema, veteran actor-filmmaker Akshay Kumar and blockbuster director Sajid Khan are gearing up to reunite for an upcoming feature film, marking their first collaboration in over a decade. The highly anticipated project is backed by powerhouse producers Balaji Telefilms and Amar Butala.The powerhouse duo, celebrated for delivering massive box-office…
Restaurants across Mumbai are launching a major upgrade to kitchen hygiene by placing detailed time and expiry labels on all sauce bottles and condiment containers.This transparent shift follows an intensive Maharashtra FDA enforcement drive led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Kitchen staff now record exact preparation and opening times to guarantee that only fresh food reaches…
Legendary former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer is still waiting to physically receive the Padma Shri India’s fourth-highest civilian honor more than five decades after it was first announced in 1973. Widely celebrated as one of the most charismatic and dynamic cricketers of the 1960s and 70s, the veteran star played 46 Test matches and served as…
