NEW DELHI: As the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra began on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to devotees undertaking the pilgrimage, describing the journey to the holy Amarnath cave as a “matter of great privilege” and urging pilgrims to follow five “Sankalps” (resolves) centred on cleanliness, safety, environmental conservation, support for the local…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares photos of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary via his X handle. (Photo credit: X via @narendramodi / ANI) NEW DELHI: India on the World Environment Day on Friday designated Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) of Ballia, Uttar Pradesh as its 100th site on the list of Wetlands of…
Shah Rukh Khan and Superstar Rajinikanth may not be teaming up on-screen after all. The Bollywood superstar had fans eagerly anticipating his appearance on Rajinikanth’s sets this month, as he was reportedly scheduled to shoot a cameo in the upcoming film ‘Jailer 2’. However, as per the latest reports, Khan has allegedly opted out of…
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…
Ace filmmaker S. Shankar is getting ready to direct his long-awaited dream project based on the famous novel ‘Velpari,’ written by Su Venkatesan. The director had earlier confirmed that he acquired the film rights for the novel and plans to make it a grand three-part film series. Known for creating visually rich and large-scale movies,…
Paris is celebrated for its grand boulevards, elegant cafés and iconic landmarks. Yet beneath the pavements, far below the tourists and traffic, lies a second city that most people never see.The Paris Catacombs form an immense underground network of former limestone quarries stretching for hundreds of kilometres beneath the French capital. Hidden entrances, flooded passages,…
North West shares new blunt bob look after saying goodbye to her long blue hair Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter, North West, is well known for her grunge and eccentric fashion sense and style. While she has been notoriously known for her long blue hair for the past year, the rapper just opted out…
Following the backlash over a 2012 skit involving him and Courtney Stodden, Jason Alexander donated to a charity working towards abolishing child marriage in the USA. (Instagram) Following backlash over an offensive 2012 skit involving TV personality Courtney Stodden, veteran actor Jason Alexander recently donated money to a charity organisation, according to recent reports. Earlier,…
Director Laxman Utekar’s ‘Eetha’ stars Shraddha Kapoor as legendary Tamasha artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The teaser, which premiered with ‘Cocktail 2’, shows Vithabai giving birth backstage mid-performance and returning to the stage — a true story of extraordinary courage. The film releases worldwide on August 28, 2026. Laxman Utekar is once again diving into the pages…
Bryan Adams is one of the most popular and revered names in music. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is perhaps one of the most seasoned musicians. During a recent interview, the famed musician opened up about his career and touched upon the idea and inspiration behind one of his most popular songs….