On India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi delivered a 75-minute Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday, marking his 13th consecutive national day speech. The address stands as his shortest national day speech in four years. Addressing the nation on India’s Independence Day, the Prime Minister highlighted key national…
Industry analysts and film historians mark an unprecedented milestone in Indian cinema, recognizing superstar Sunny Deol as the sole leading man of his generation to sustain a 43-year tenure exclusively in top-billed, starring roles. Commencing his cinematic journey with the smash hit Betaab in August 1983, Deol defied conventional aging curves in commercial Hindi cinema….
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Samik Bhattacharya raised a demand in the Rajya Sabha on Friday to officially change the name of West Bengal to ‘Paschim Banga’.Speaking amidst the Parliamentary session, Bhattacharya argued that the current name ‘West Bengal’ carries a historical colonial baggage that needs to be discarded. He emphasized that the…
In a fresh move, the Supreme Court on Friday 14 August quashed all First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against standup comedian Samay Raina regarding controversies surrounding his comedy show, India’s Got Latent. The bench ruled that the creative expressions used in the show do not constitute criminal offenses under the Indian Penal Code.The court emphasized…
Bangladesh and India are actively negotiating a critical state visit by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, potentially occurring as early as late next week. This highly anticipated diplomatic mission marks Prime Minister Rahman’s first official trip to India since his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed power in February 2026, ending an 18-month…
Amidst bomb threats ahead of Independence Day on 15 August, the Delhi Police have intensified security measures across the National Capital Territory Authority figures confirms that comprehensive sweeps of public spaces, transit hubs, and government buildings are currently underway. Specialized anti-sabotage teams, canine squads, and heightened electronic surveillance have been deployed to ensure public safety…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. India will host the high-level international gathering from September 12 to 13, 2026.The visit marks a crucial moment for diplomatic engagement between Tehran and New Delhi. It comes at a time of shifting geopolitical alliances and economic challenges…
In 1958, Kishore Kumar and Madhubala were not just making a comedy. They were unknowingly creating one of Hindi cinema’s most unforgettable chapters. A rare vintage photograph captures the two icons sitting together, surrounded by the filmmakers and artists who were actively shaping the industry’s golden age. Widely recognized as a snapshot from the muhurat…
Veteran actor Gajendra Chauhan recently shared a memorable behind-the-scenes anecdote from the filming of the 2003 hit movie Baghban, shining a light on the professionalism and humility of megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Chauhan, famous for playing Yudhishthir in the iconic television series Mahabharat, recalled his deep hesitation when tasked with shooting a highly confrontational scene. The…
A rare archival photograph from the 1965 sets of the blockbuster romantic drama Arzoo captures filmmaker Ramanand Sagar addressing a gathering alongside lead star Sadhana and a young Shelly Sagar.Sagar wrote, produced, and directed Arzoo, shaping it into a massive box-office success. The film was powered by the legendary trio of Sadhana, Rajendra Kumar, and…
