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The short documentary “The Last Repair Shop,” directed by the Academy Award-nominated duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, has been shortlisted for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Oscars. This is a significant achievement for the film, which tells the heartwarming story of four dedicated craftspeople who keep over 80,000 student musical instruments in […]
Roberto Benigni, rarely seen outside his own projects, has emerged to champion Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano,” Italy’s powerful Oscar contender for Best International Feature Film. The esteemed actor-director, whose “Life is Beautiful” swept the 1999 Oscars, praises “Io Capitano” for its epic scope and its poignant portrayal of the migrant experience. The film follows Seydou […]
The international terminal at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is undergoing rapid expansion following the commencement of operations by five new international airlines. Fly Baghdad, Malaysian Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Smile, and Thai Air have all begun operations in 2023, significantly enhancing connectivity with the Far East and providing easier access to countries such as […]
In a significant development, Advocate Brijesh Trivedi was elected as the President of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) on Friday. Trivedi secured a decisive victory with 1,060 votes, outpacing his closest competitor, former GHCAA President Pravinsinh Jadeja, who garnered 580 votes. The election also saw Advocate Virat Popat ascend to the position of […]
A day after Sakshi Malik’s protest against the appointment of Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation Of India (WFI) chief, Olympian Bajrang Punia announced the return of his Padma Shri Award. He headed towards PM Narendra Modi’s residence, aiming to express his discontent, though he was stopped by Delhi Police from reaching […]
The Gujarat government has given its nod to the consumption of alcohol at hotels, restaurants and clubs offering “wine and dine” service in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar. All individuals employed in dry state Gujarat’s GIFT City and authorised visitors will be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages within the designated area.However, as […]
The Gujarat High Court has directed a probe on a complaint of rape against Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals Rajiv Modi, filed by a Bulgarian woman, who was an employee of the CMD. The HC set aside the ruling of the chief judicial magistrate’s court, which had rejected the woman’s complaint. The HC […]
The number of Indian students going abroad, especially to USA, Canada, Uk and Europe are increasing. Apart from culture shock at many levels, the biggest challenge faced by them is the weather. An Indian, blessed with eternal sunshine and warm weather, might find the host countries quite unwelcome due to hostile weather. It is important […]
British Indian spy Noor Inayat Khan, who was executed at the age of 30, found a special honour almost 80 years after her death in the form of a council housing block in north London, which has been named after her. Camden Council unveiled the “Noor Inayat Khan House” at a ceremony attended by local […]
Delhi’s notorious winter smog is back, prompting drastic measures from the central government. As the air quality index (AQI) soared into the “severe” category, exceeding 400, a ban on non-essential construction work has been imposed across Delhi-NCR to curb dust pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action […]
Indian wrestling lost a champion this week, not in the ring, but in the face of systemic injustice. Sakshi Malik, an Olympic medallist, chose to quit the sport, a stark protest against the continued influence of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a man accused of sexual harassment, within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). But amidst […]
Delhiites, brace yourselves! A refreshing change in the weather is on the horizon as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light rain to grace the city in the coming days. This welcome relief from the prolonged dry spell promises to dust off the city and offer some much-needed respite from the scorching temperatures. While the […]
Punjab has its fair share of tragic love legends, echoing through centuries. But the 20th century unveiled a different kind of love story, played out with courage and unyielding joy. This was the story of Amrita Pritam, the high priestess of love, and Imroz, the artist who refused to die, born Inderjit in rural Pakistan. […]
New Delhi :The Indian political landscape witnessed a dramatic showdown today as opposition leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc staged a protest under the banner “Save Democracy” at Jantar Mantar. This comes in the wake of the recent suspension of 146 MPs from Parliament’s Winter Session, which ended abruptly yesterday. Senior […]
With India facing another COVID-19 wave driven by the new JN.1 variant, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization, issued a strong warning: Do not underestimate this variant. While seemingly less severe than previous strains, JN.1 is not a mere common cold, and Dr. Swaminathan urges caution and continued vigilance. Here […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that India’s general government debt could exceed 100% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the medium term. The report, published by Business Standard and alluded to by WION, has pointed to the annual Article IV consultation report. It underscores the importance of more private sector investment, fresh funding, and climate-resilience […]
Mumbai, December 22, 2023: In a significant development, Income Tax department officials conducted raids at over fifty locations of Polycab India, the country’s largest electrical wires and cables manufacturing company, on Friday morning. The operations extended to the offices and residences of top management in Mumbai, including warehouses and manufacturing facilities. This is not the […]
Gita Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text of Hinduism that is considered to be one of the most important scriptures in the world. It is a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer, Krishna, who is an incarnation of the […]
The Delhi High Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take appropriate action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and businessman Gautam Adani ‘pickpockets’ during a public speech. The court gave the constitutional body eight weeks to take the action. “Though the statements […]
Four soldiers were martyred and three injured when heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicles, carrying the personnel to the site of a cordon-and-search operation, came under attack at a blind curve at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz under the jurisdiction of Surankote […]
