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Ex-DD news reader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Ex-DD news reader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Sarla Maheshwari, a pioneering Doordarshan newsreader from 1976 to 2005, passed away in Delhi at 71. She was one of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV news in the 1980s and 1990s

13 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma says, 'Padma Shri a special moment for me'

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma says, 'Padma Shri a special moment for me'

India opener Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, calling it a special moment for him and his family. The veteran cricketer thanked the government for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to continue winning matches and trophies for India

04 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai: After a decade in the dark, Worli’s DP Road finally gets street lights

Mumbai: After a decade in the dark, Worli’s DP Road finally gets street lights

Residents get streetlights after a decade in darkness and many appeals to authorities going unheard

22 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Earns Rs 34.13 crore revenue since 2014

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Earns Rs 34.13 crore revenue since 2014

During the Parliament Monsoon Session, the government revealed that PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme has generated Rs 34.13 crore in revenue since its launch in 2014. Produced by Akashvani using in-house resources, it reaches audiences through radio, TV, YouTube, OTT, and social media, connecting millions across India and abroad.

08 August,2025 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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