New Delhi: Award-winning Australian rapper and songwriter Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week as part of a three-city tour celebrating Pride Month. The tour, which includes a stop in New Delhi, aims to showcase contemporary artistic expression while strengthening cultural connections through music and storytelling. Described as one of Australia’s most promising Read More…
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President Confers Padma Awards on Mammootty, Rohit Sharma, Satish Shah and Other Distinguished Personalities
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards on several eminent personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Among the awardees were acclaimed actor Mammootty, actor Satish Shah, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, playback singer Alka Yagnik, and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. The Read More…
Bengali Actor Swastika Mukherjee Questioned by Police Over 2021 Social Media Post
Bengali film actor Swastika Mukherjee was questioned by police on Saturday in connection with a case related to alleged social media posts made after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election results, officials said. Mukherjee was questioned for nearly an hour at the Gariahat Police Station in south Kolkata. The case was filed against Mukherjee and Read More…
Forensic Test Confirms Tiger Tooth Seized From Rapper Vedan Is Genuine
Scientific examination has confirmed that the tiger tooth seized from rapper Vedan is genuine. The test was conducted at a zoological laboratory in Kolkata, officials said. Following the confirmation, the Forest Department is preparing to file a chargesheet in the case. The incident dates back to April last year, when police conducted a raid at Read More…
Nora Fatehi to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada on June 12. The announcement was made through the official FIFA World Cup Instagram handle, which revealed the lineup of performers for the grand event. Fatehi will share the stage with international artists including Read More…
Muslim League Extends Support to TVK; Vijay Set to Form Government in Tamil Nadu
he Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has extended support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, helping the party reach the majority mark required to form the government in Tamil Nadu. With support from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK and Muslim League, TVK has crossed the crucial 118-member majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. TVK had won 107 Read More…
Bihar Govt Renames Sanjay Gandhi Park and Dairy Institute
The Bihar government has decided to remove the name of Sanjay Gandhi from two state-run institutions in Patna, officials said on Wednesday. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the government approved renaming the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as ‘Patna Zoo’ and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as ‘Bihar State Read More…
Breaking Stigma: Baby Shower Held for HIV-Positive Women in Maharashtra
In a socially significant initiative, an NGO in Maharashtra’s Parbhani organised a traditional baby shower for two HIV-positive pregnant women, aiming to challenge stigma and promote awareness around HIV. The event, held last week, celebrated motherhood with dignity and compassion. Organisers said the initiative was intended to dispel common myths about HIV and highlight that, Read More…
Street Vendor Declines Payment as PM Modi Tries Bengal Snack
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew attention during his West Bengal visit after stopping to try the popular street snack jhalmuri. In a notable moment, the vendor serving the snack reportedly refused to accept payment from the Prime Minister, treating the interaction as an honour rather than a transaction. The brief exchange, which took place Read More…
Rajasthan Launches ‘Project Caracal’ to Protect Rare Wild Cat
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Forest Department on Wednesday launched ‘Project Caracal’ at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to strengthen conservation efforts for the rare and elusive wild cat species. The initiative was unveiled during a ‘Caracal Conservation Workshop’ attended by senior officials, wildlife experts, researchers and representatives from conservation organisations. The project aims to protect the Caracal, Read More…