Prithviraj Kapoor's spectacular journey from an unpaid extra to Bollywood's regal patriarch

Vikas Datta | November 3, 2024 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) In 1928, a strapping young man made his way into the office of the top Bombay film company boss, getting past the stern Pathan guard at the gate by engaging him in his native Pashto, and managed to wangle a job as an unpaid extra. Prithviraj Kapoor held the job for all of 10 days, and on the eleventh, was signed as the hero of their next film!

PM Modi, HM Shah extend warm wishes on Bhai Dooj

IANS | November 3, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Sunday, celebrating the bond between brother and sister.

Hajipur's famous Bananas hit hard by calamity, shortage expected during Chhath Puja

IANS | November 2, 2024 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Hajipur’s bananas, renowned for their unique taste and long shelf life have seen a drastic reduction in production due to recent adverse weather conditions which may lead to a shortage during Chhath puja.

Diwali gives powerful lesson to world of everyone caring for each other: Antony Blinken

IANS | November 2, 2024 9:46 AM

Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Diwali gives a “powerful lesson” to the world about everyone’s obligation to care for each other.

Devotees, tourists from 100 countries to attend Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, says Union Minister Shekhawat

IANS | November 1, 2024 9:56 AM

Jodhpur, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that 45 crore devotees and tourists from 100 countries including India will visit the Maha Kumbh to be held in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February, 2025.

Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya on Diwali: Writer Yatindra Mishra on essence of 'Festival of Lights'

IANS | October 31, 2024 9:52 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 31 (IANS) Writer and litterateur Yatindra Mishra believes that Diwali in Ayodhya this year is significant as Lord Ram has returned to His birthplace after a wait of many years.

UP CM celebrates Diwali in Ayodhya, prays at Ram temple

IANS | October 31, 2024 12:47 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 31 (IANS) A day after Deepotsav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began his day on Thursday with a visit to Hanumangarhi, where he prayed to Bajrangbali.

Punjab CM extends Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas greetings

IANS | October 31, 2024 10:19 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday extended warm wishes to all Punjabis living across the globe on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

IANS | October 30, 2024 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights.

Four sandstone-made replicas of Konark wheels installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | October 29, 2024 11:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan.

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Prithviraj Kapoor's spectacular journey from an unpaid extra to Bollywood's regal patriarch

PM Modi, HM Shah extend warm wishes on Bhai Dooj

Hajipur's famous Bananas hit hard by calamity, shortage expected during Chhath Puja

Diwali gives powerful lesson to world of everyone caring for each other: Antony Blinken

Devotees, tourists from 100 countries to attend Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, says Union Minister Shekhawat

Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya on Diwali: Writer Yatindra Mishra on essence of 'Festival of Lights'

UP CM celebrates Diwali in Ayodhya, prays at Ram temple

Punjab CM extends Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas greetings

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Four sandstone-made replicas of Konark wheels installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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