A filmmaker’s decade-long research into the qawwali of Bombay cinema has resulted in rich documentation while opening up new avenues for studying India’s vast cinematic history... [Read More]
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30 April,2023 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Sucheta ChakrabortyThe first of a new series of illustrated heritage books aims to introduce young readers and the city’s future custodians to Mumbai’s rich history and culture, and the need to conserve its past... [Read More]
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02 June,2023 09:30 PM ISTReserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that RBI is monitoring the situation regularly with regard to the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes and expressed confidence that the entire exercise will be completed in a non-disruptive manner. All pictures: PTI... [Read More]
24 May,2023 04:14 PM ISTThe 131-day window to exchange junked Rs 2000 currency notes opened on Tuesday with a mixed bag of small queues of people at some banks. Rs 2000 currency notes continue to be legal tender for now, and the exchange window is more than double of that provided in 2016. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
23 May,2023 06:30 PM ISTReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said the deadline of September 30 for the exchange of Rs 2000 notes was decided so that people take the process seriously and it does not become endless (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
22 May,2023 01:50 PM IST`The Kerala Story` has been making headlines ever since it claimed that 32000 women from Kerala were converted to Islam and many were recruited to ISIS. The makers have agreed to remove the teaser claiming the same; BTS member Jin reached out to J-Hope, who joined the military recently, via their social media platform, Weverse. He posted a long note asking whether his fellow BTS member is doing well in the military. Scroll down to read further ... [Read More]
05 May,2023 08:37 PM ISTAll eyes are on Adah Sharma since the day the explosive trailer of her much-talked-about upcoming movie, `The Kerala Story` dropped last month. The actor who made an impressive Bollywood debut in 2008 with a horror movie, `1920`, Adah is a prominent face of the Hindi film industry who has showcased her amazing acting skills in movies such as `Hasee Toh Phasee`, `Bypass Road`, the `Commando` series and several others to name a few. Besides Bollywood, Adah has also proved her mettle down South and has starred in several regional movies such as Allu Arjun`s blockbuster Telugu movie, `S/O Satyamurthy`, Adivi Sesh-starrer Telugu mystery thriller, `Kshanam`, and Puneeth Kumar-starrer Kannada film, `Rana Vikrama`. Referred to as one of the funniest female actors on social media who makes everyone giggle with hilarious posts, Adah, who goes by the name `Adah Ki Adah` on Instagram, is also quite popular among netizens for her quirky, wacky and out-of-the-box fashion sense. While Adah is busy enthralling the audience with her latest outing, `The Kerala Story`, SNEHA SINGH NISHAD brings you some of the recent looks quirkiest looks of the diva that will leave you stunned for sure!... [Read More]
05 May,2023 08:10 PM ISTThe Backstreet Boys were spotted arriving at Mumbai airport today. The American vocal group comprises of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. The world-renowned boyband is in India for their Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour. They are in the country in a two-city tour, making a stop at the entertainment capital, Mumbai and the national capital, New Delhi. For the India leg, Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour will play at Jio World Gardens, Mumbai on May 4th and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on May 5th 2023.... [Read More]
03 May,2023 11:07 AM IST | MumbaiSooraj Pancholi says `The truth always wins` after being acquitted in the Jiah Khan case. "My dad Mithun Chakraborty is still the top-grossing actor", says Mithun`s son, Namashi Chakraborty. Salman Khan looks angrily at a fan after he tried to shake hands with actor. "Bhavesh Joshi should have been a girl", says Vikramaditya Motwane in an exclusive interview. Alia Bhatt triumphs at Filmfare Awards 2023, takes home black lady for Best Actress. ... [Read More]
28 April,2023 10:00 PM ISTPopular choreographer Vijay Ganguly, the name behind Ranbir Kapoor`s `Galti Se Mistake,` Sara Ali Khan`s `Chaka Chak,` Nora Fatehi`s `Kamariya` and many more hits drops in at the mid-day office. Find out the interesting anecdote of how he `accidentally` became a choreographer, his relationship with sister and actress Rupali Ganguly, his experience of training actors like Vidya Balan and Namashi Chakraborty when he worked with Shiamak Davar and much more!... [Read More]
28 May,2023 10:54 PM IST | MumbaiShe rebelled against domestic violence. She rebelled against the system to uphold the rights of single mothers. She is now rebelling against menstrual taboos. Meet Khushboo, once a domestic violence victim, now an educator spreading awareness on menstrual hygiene, child sexual abuse and empowering children all over. This story is of a single mother who turned her pain into purpose. Watch the story of Khushboo now... [Read More]
27 May,2023 07:25 PM IST | MumbaiFormer Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Nripendra Misra on May 22 said that the PM was not keen on the introduction of the Rs 2,000 notes but went along with the advice of his team. “PM Modi was not at all in favour of Rs 2000 notes. But, as demonetisation was to be done in a limited time, he gave reluctant permission for it. PM never considered Rs 2000 note as a note of the poor, he knew Rs 2000 has hoarding value instead of the transactional value,” said Nripendra Misra. ... [Read More]
23 May,2023 10:57 AM IST | MumbaiReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das while briefing the media persons assured that note of Rs 2000 will remain legal tender despite it being withdrawn from circulation.“Let me clarify and re-emphasise that it is a part of the currency management operations of the Reserve Bank. For a long time, the Reserve Bank has been following a clean note policy. From time to time, RBI withdraws notes of a particular series and issues fresh notes. We are withdrawing the Rs 2000 notes from circulation but they continue as legal tender,” said Shaktikanta Das.... [Read More]
22 May,2023 05:23 PM IST | MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced the withdrawal Rs 2,000 note, from circulation, adding that the notes will continue to be legal tender. It said the existing Rs 2,000 notes can be deposited or exchanged in banks until September 30, but with a limit “Rs 20,000 at a time”. The central bank advised the public to deposit Rs 2,000 notes — introduced during demonetisation in November 2016, into their bank accounts and/ or exchange them into notes of other denominations at any bank branch. It also advised banks to stop issuing Rs 2,000 notes with immediate effect. This decision received praise as well as criticism from political fronts. ... [Read More]
20 May,2023 02:29 PM IST | MumbaiAfter 36 years of service, INS Magar, the oldest landing ship of the Indian Navy was decommissioned in Kochi recently. A ceremony was held to decommission the ship during which the ship`s timeline and a special postage cover were released. The ship has been a vital asset to the Indian Navy for over 30 years and has been instrumental in various naval operations ranging from amphibious operations, Fleet deployments and HADR missions like the evacuation of civilians from the affected areas during the December 2004 Tsunami.... [Read More]
07 May,2023 02:00 PM ISTThe Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday, the plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the Election Commission`s decision of allotting the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the Eknath Shinde faction. After challenging the EC decision in the Supreme Court, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that democracy has been murdered and the Supreme Court is the only hope now. Sanjay Raut had also alleged earlier that the party had a transaction of Rs 2000 Crore to get the symbol and the name.... [Read More]
21 February,2023 07:18 PM IST | MumbaiShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that a transaction of ₹2,000 crore has taken place to “purchase” the name and ‘bow and arrow’ symbol of Shiv Sena. Raut in a tweet claimed the ₹2,000 crore was a preliminary figure and this was 100 per cent true. The Rajya Sabha member said his claim was backed by proof which he would disclose soon. Several leaders from AAP, BJP reacted to Raut’s statement. ... [Read More]
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