Magic of Jaanwar: How Shammi Kapoor and Rajshree’s effortless chemistry defined a golden era

When the musical blockbuster“Jaanwar” hit theaters, audiences were captivated by a fresh, vibrant energy that leaped off the silver screen. At the heart of this cinematic magic was the unforgettable pairing of the legendary “Elvis of India,” Shammi Kapoor, and a young, relatively new actress named Rajshree. Together, they conjured a whirlwind of warmth, innocence,…

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PM Modi releases new late-night video – thanks students for ‘constructive’ responses

Prime Minister Modi released a second late-night video on Instagram on Friday thanking students and the youth for their constructive responses and positive feedback following his earlier address regarding exam paper leak reforms. This video message was following an initial midnight address on Thursday. PM Modi expressed appreciation for the positive suggestions and engagement from…

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Parliamentary proceedings paralyzed for the fifth straight day

Parliamentary proceedings were stalled for the fifth consecutive day on Friday 24 July,due to intense protests by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced repeated disruptions and adjournments until Monday as the political standoff persisted. Opposition…

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When Ego clashed with stardom: The quiet feud on the sets of Manoj Kumar’s ‘Kranti’

On the grand sets of the 1981 epic“Kranti” director-actor Manoj Kumar’s meticulous nature and Hema Malini’s divided commitments sparked a legendary behind-the-scenes clash.The tension boiled over when Hema Malini, juggling her commitment to Kamal Amrohi’s magnum opus “Razia Sultan”requested to wrap her scenes early. The director reportedly refused to accommodate her schedule and intentionally kept…

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Kapil Sibal challenges anti-defection law’s merger exception -moves Supreme Court

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal moved the Supreme Court in a personal capacity, challenging the interpretation of Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law). His petition argues that the merger exception is being misused by splinter legislative groups to avoid disqualification, thereby undermining legislativeKapil Sibal moves the Supreme Court against political…

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Taboo to trendsetter:Kamal and Sarika’s 80s Love Story

Kamal Haasan and Sarika’s union was the ultimate act of defiance, breaking every societal norm. Embracing a live-in relationship while Kamal Haasan was still married to his first wife drew immense criticism, with Sarika unfairly labeled the “other woman”. Nevertheless, they boldly welcomed their first child, Shruti, out of wedlock in 1986, forcing a conservative…

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Lights, Camera, Magic:The Legacy Lives OnDharam and Meena Kumari

This rare photograph captures a defining moment in Hindi cinema’s golden era, bridging the rise of Dharmendra as Bollywood’s definitive “He-Man” and the peak of Meena Kumari’s reign as the legendary “Tragedy Queen.” Taken during the transformative 1960s, the image encapsulates a masterclass in screen chemistry, where Dharmendra’s understated, rugged masculinity beautifully anchored Meena Kumari’s…

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