Sir Vivian Richards’ currency note in Antigua and other honours for iconic sportspersons... [Read More]
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12 December,2024 02:13 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to take the state to the "next level" of development under his guidance. (Pics/X@Dev_Fadnavis)... [Read More]
12 December,2024 01:28 PM ISTWith the festive season here, many Mumbai restaurants are hosting Christmas menus that are a celebration of all things food in a variety of cuisines that has something for everybody... [Read More]
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11 December,2024 01:53 PM ISTMembers of the legendary Raj Kapoor`s family, including actor Ranbir, Kareena, Karisma Kapoor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. The film festival will be held across 40 cities in India from December 13-15... [Read More]
11 December,2024 10:53 AM ISTThe fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival commenced on December 5 in Jeddah. Famous Bollywood celebrities have been making everyone stop and stare at the film festival. We have brought a list of all the celebs who were papped in their fashionable outfits posing with international stars on the red carpet.... [Read More]
10 December,2024 06:03 PM ISTRaj Kapoor (1924–1988) is regarded as one of the most global filmmakers India has had, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema. Now, as the momentous occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor approaches, the Kapoor family, including Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and others, jetted off from the city to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... [Read More]
10 December,2024 01:03 PM ISTFor Raj Kapoor`s 100th birth anniversary, the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the upcoming centenary celebrations. During their interaction, Ranbir shared a light-hearted anecdote about getting free taxi rides in Russia because he is Raj Kapoor`s grandson. PM Modi hailed Raj Kapoor`s efforts to establish India`s soft power and recalled how veteran leaders LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee watched `Phir Subah Hogi` to lift their spirits after a political loss. He also told Kareena and Saif Ali Khan that he wanted to meet their sons, Jeh and Taimur. ... [Read More]
12 December,2024 04:32 PM ISTAhead of Raj Kapoor`s 100th birth anniversary on December 14, members of the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Delhi residence. The family expressed gratitude for PM Modi`s warm welcome and discussion about Raj Kapoor`s legacy. Alia Bhatt praised his energy and ideas for preserving the legendary filmmaker’s memory, while Karisma Kapoor expressed being deeply moved by his respect and kindness. Saif Ali Khan shared that PM Modi suggested creating a documentary or film to keep Raj Kapoor’s legacy alive. ... [Read More]
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10 December,2024 07:08 PM ISTIn the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla reprimanded Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for his misconduct, urging him to adhere to the decorum of the House. Birla`s action came after Gandhi`s remarks during a heated debate, which were deemed inappropriate and disruptive. He called for better cooperation from the opposition members, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the dignity of parliamentary proceedings. Birla`s appeal aimed to foster a more constructive atmosphere, encouraging all parties to engage in meaningful discussions rather than indulging in disruptive behavior that undermines the functioning of the legislature.... [Read More]
10 December,2024 03:35 PM ISTOn Saturday, India`s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded firmly to criticism over India`s purchase of Russian oil. He stated that while India does buy oil from Russia, it is not necessarily "cheap" and questioned if anyone else could offer a better deal. Jaishankar also emphasized that the global focus is shifting toward finding a solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its third year. He highlighted India`s efforts to engage with both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy through talks in Moscow, Kyiv, and other locations, aiming to find common ground for a peaceful resolution when the right circumstances arise.... [Read More]
08 December,2024 05:33 PM ISTVeteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra is celebrating his 89th birthday today, and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol made it extra special for him. The trio stepped out to greet fans and media who had gathered to wish the icon on his special day. Dharmendra was welcomed with a floral shower. He then proceeded to cut a 7-tier birthday cake decorated with his achievements. Later, he accepted gifts from his fans and posed for pictures with them. Several fans came dressed as characters from his films. Watch the wholesome video... [Read More]
08 December,2024 05:23 PM IST | MumbaiOn December 7, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump made a notable appearance at the reopening of Paris` Notre-Dame Cathedral, his first international trip following his election victory on November 5. The ceremony saw a gathering of world leaders and prominent figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Elon Musk, Jill Biden, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prince William, and Salma Hayek. The event was a momentous occasion as the cathedral, severely damaged by a fire in April 2019, had been painstakingly restored. The fire destroyed Notre-Dame’s spire and roof, threatening the structure’s collapse. Now, after years of restoration, the 860-year-old symbol of French heritage was unveiled with a new spire and revitalized architecture, drawing global admiration.... [Read More]
08 December,2024 02:43 PM ISTOn Saturday, India`s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to President-elect Donald Trump`s threat to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, saying India has "no interest" in weakening the US dollar. Speaking at the Doha Forum, Jaishankar highlighted the strong relationship between India and Trump`s first administration, noting that the QUAD was revived during his presidency. He also mentioned the good personal bond between Prime Minister Modi and Trump, which strengthened bilateral ties. Jaishankar emphasized that India does not support de-dollarization and there is no plan for a BRICS currency. He reiterated that the US is India`s largest trade partner and they have no intention of undermining the dollar.... [Read More]
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