Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting a packet of “Melody” toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his diplomatic visit to Rome.In a statement she condemned the gesture voicing it as an insane and insensitive display of showmanship. She further went on to state…
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…
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…
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…
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”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,…
Donald Trump made a surprise phone call during a US Embassy event in New Delhi. The call was put on speaker by the US envoy. Trump told the crowd that India could have “anything they want.” He also said he is a big fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His remarks came during celebrations for…
🚨 BREAKING: Agreement reached between both sides. 🇺🇸🇮🇷Details of the signed memorandum of understanding:- The Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened.- Iran will not charge transit fees.- The United States will make no payments to Iran.- Sanctions on Iranian oil will be lifted.- Lebanon joins the ceasefire.- A 60-day period has been granted for…
Good discussions with @SecRubio of USA in New Delhi. Reviewed the entire spectrum of our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including trade & energy, defence & security, critical minerals & AI, nuclear & people-to-people, counter-terror & counter-narcotics cooperation. Regional, global and multilateral issues of mutual interest were also discussed. Have a detailed readout at the press…
Petrol now crosses ₹100,This time…looting in installments on people’s earnings! The BJP did not fill the stomach by imposing a central tax of ₹1000 crore on petrol and diesel every day.When international prices were low, they did not benefit the public, they looted them. When Crisis came, they joined the election,and preached Sacrifice after the…
