TMC rebel leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets PM Modi

TMC rebel leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met withPM Modi in New Delhi on July 18, 2026,for discussion over the formal parliamentary recognition of his 20-member breakaway faction. This meeting coincided with Speaker Om Birla approving separate seating in the Lok Sabha for the rebel faction, which recently formed the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). Bandyopadhyay’s…

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Forgotten Masterpiece:Mithun-Sridevi’s bold attack on caste

Before mainstream cinema got loud, 1984’s “Jaag Utha Insaan”quietly broke barriers by tackling caste with pure grace, soulful music, and a rare, sensitive look at love. The K. Viswanath’s directorial was an adaptation of his own acclaimed Telugu classic “Saptapadi” the film brought Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi together in a tender, heartbreaking love story that…

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Inevitable passing of the torch. When an established reign faces a rising challenger, this pivotal shift forever alters the status quo.

Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan perfectly bookend Indian cinema’s transition from the romantic era to the “Angry Young Man” generation. Their contrasting on-screen personas Khanna’s unmatched romantic vulnerability versus Bachchan’s raw, rebellious intensity fueled one of the most culturally significant shifts in Bollywood history.The rivalry and mutual respect between the two legends are legendary aspects…

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One frame. Two dance legends Vyjayantimala and Helen

The “Dr. Vidya” dance duet stands out because it bypassed standard rivalry tropes. Instead, it served as a masterclass in artistic synergy, bringing together two vastly different dance vocabularies without compromising either performer’s unique identity. Vyjayanthimala anchor-pointed the song with the sharp posture and geometric precision of Bharatanatyam. In contrast, Helen injected the scene with…

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Sunny Deol starrer “Batwara 1947” hits the road for a 12-city tour

Batwara 1947″ team is embarking on a 12-city promotional tour across India afore their August 14, 2026 theatrical release. Themuch-anticipated historical drama, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, reunites actor Sunny Deol with director Rajkumar Santoshi. The massive partition-era sagaformerly titled “Lahore 1947 is backed by Aamir Khan Productions. The film’s ambitious scale has been heavily…

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Madras HC omits names ofTVK leaders Vijay, ‘Bussy’ Anand from writ petition on appointment of law officers

In a new state of affairs, the Madras High Court ordered the omission of TVK leaders C. Joseph Vijay (Tamil Nadu Chief Minister) and ‘Bussy’ N. Anand (Minister) from a writ petition regarding the appointment of law officers in Villupuram district. The judge removed their names after the petitioner’s counsel agreed not to press the…

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Maharashtra Institutionalizes Annual State Tribute: Ajit Pawar’s birth anniversary to be officially observed on July 22

The Maharashtra government has officially included the birth anniversary of the late Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Anantrao Pawar, in its state calendar of commemorative events. Starting in 2026, the anniversary will be observed every year on July 22. According to the official circular, the observance will require all government and semi-government offices, schools, and colleges…

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