Growing numbers of households are becoming hesitant to increase their heating in the colder months, primarily due to the sharp rise in heating expenses in recent years. ... [Read More]
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10 January,2025 10:12 PM ISTThe national memorial of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray will be completed before the commencement of the late leader`s birth centenary year in 2026, his son and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
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10 January,2025 08:30 PM ISTIf you love experiencing new events and activities in the city, January 2025 could be an exciting month for you! Tie your show laces and gear up for Mumbai Marathon, sing your hearts out at Coldplay concert, express your love for art at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and enjoy other events in Mumbai this month.... [Read More]
10 January,2025 08:37 PM ISTA child was severely injured after an individual allegedly abandoned a pit bull at Mahim beach in Mumbai on Wednesday. The canine is currently in the care of a local animal rescuer (Story by Ranjeet Jadhav and Satej Shinde) (Pics/ Satej Shinde) ... [Read More]
10 January,2025 03:55 PM ISTA thick blanket of dense fog enveloped Delhi on Friday morning, reducing visibility to zero which impacted air and train operations. (Text by PTI and ANI, Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
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10 January,2025 07:50 PM ISTWhile addressing at the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Convention, on the topic `Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women`s Leadership and Influence – Nari Shakti`, Minister of external affairs of India, Dr Jaishankar explained how ‘Women empowerment’ led development in India in recent times. He said, “Improvement in National Sex Ratio, paid maternity leave to 26 weeks, the fact that 300 million MUDRA Yojana loans have been given out to women entrepreneurs, that 43% of the enrollment today in STEM is of girls, that 28% has been the increase in the female enrollment in higher education, that 32 million Sukanya Samriddhi accounts have been opened up for education, that 100 million smoke-free kitchens today or that when there is a housing scheme called Awas under which 40 million homes have been built and handed over and 72% of them have women ownership - either a sole ownership or as joint ownership. I am mentioning this because when we think of progress, of modernity, of a march towards Viksit Bharat, one metric of measuring it is GDP, how many roads have been built, how many metros, how many cities, how many airports - that is certainly a way but that is superficial unless we address the human side of that progress and to my mind today, these are really some of the powerful changes which are happening in India. But like any change, they require role models, they require inspirations, they require divas.”... [Read More]
10 January,2025 07:45 PM ISTThe Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to unfold from 13th January. Sadhus and devotees have already started pouring into the holy confluence. Fascinating stories are coming up from the site centred around faith and service. Rabri Wale Baba is famous for preparing and distributing Rabri at Mahakumbh 2025. He says, "... Thousands of people are savouring this Rabri... I got this idea in 2019 and due to the blessings of people, I became Shri Mahant of the Akhara... This rabri is first offered to Kapil Muni and Deities and then distributed to the people... This is simply for the service of people and not a publicity stunt..."... [Read More]
10 January,2025 07:41 PM ISTNew Amrit Bharat trains are set to launched soon. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to inspect Vande Bharat rakes, Amrit Bharat train coaches and Vistadome dining car in Chennai and said, “Amrit Bharat train has been made for ordinary citizens. The General coach has the same facilities as any premium coach. It has been made with the sense of `sabka saath, sabka vikas and upliftment of all. You will see several new features, like the quality of seats and fans, charging points, lumbar support in chairs and newly designed toilets. Improvements are being continuously made in Vande Bharat trains also."... [Read More]
10 January,2025 07:36 PM ISTRanbir Kapoor showed his support for his cousin Zahan Kapoor at the screening of Zahan`s new Netflix series `Black Warrant,` which is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Zahan, the grandson of Shashi Kapoor, had many celebrities in attendance, including Ananya Panday, Neetu Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Radhikka Madan, and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The event marked a notable moment for Zahan`s career in the industry.... [Read More]
10 January,2025 05:48 PM ISTOn January 9, Farah Khan, her cousin Farhan Akhtar, and Anusha Dandekar, the sister of Farhan’s wife Shibani, celebrated their birthdays. Farah Khan, who turned 60, shared a reel featuring Farhan opening his birthday gift. The multi-talented filmmaker and choreographer celebrated her milestone birthday with close friends from the industry, including Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tandon, and Karan Johar, at her Mumbai home. Farah, known for her humorous Instagram videos, hosted an exclusive birthday bash for her friends. ... [Read More]
10 January,2025 04:28 PM IST`The Roshans`, directed by Shashi Ranjan, is a documentary that focuses on the Roshan family, specifically music composer Roshan Lal, his sons Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and grandson Hrithik Roshan. During the trailer launch and press conference, Hrithik shared how initially he felt embarrassed and uncomfortable with the idea of a documentary, as he disliked the attention. However, his perspective changed over time, a sentiment echoed by his uncle Rajesh Roshan. Rakesh Roshan, who has directed 17 films, admitted that making a documentary is a unique and challenging experience. The series also includes anecdotes from prominent personalities in the film industry, such as Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra. ... [Read More]
10 January,2025 04:16 PM IST`Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai,` released on January 14, 2000, marks its 25th anniversary and Hrithik Roshan’s 51st birthday with a re-release on January 10. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the film features Hrithik in a double role. The movie was a massive hit, with unforgettable music by Rajesh Roshan and a supreme cast that includes Ameesha Patel, Anupam Kher, and Farida Jalal. The film is still fun to watch, with stunning locations and vibrant music, though some elements like comic relief and sentimentality feel a bit outdated. Nevertheless, Hrithik’s innocence and charm in his first film remain timeless, solidifying `Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai` as a classic.... [Read More]
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