Satish Kaushik's last film 'Kaagaz 2' is all set to hit the theatres on March 1. The film deals with an important social issue that resonates with a vast majority. Ahead of the theatrical release of the film, the film's cast including Anupam Kher, Smriti Kalra, and Darshan Kumar along with producer Ganesh Jain speak exclusively to mid-day.com about the social evil addressed in the film, their memories of Satish Kaushik, social media and the impact of cinema
26 February,2024 02:08 PM IST
‘Sudarshan Setu’, India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25. The Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge, also called the Sudarshan Setu spanning 2.5 kilometres, holds immense significance for both residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple. Initiated by the Centre in 2017 with a groundbreaking ceremony, the bridge aims to simplify access for devotees commuting between Okha and Bet Dwarka. Before its construction, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt, Dwarka. The 2.5 km bridge has been built for Rs 978 crore which is set to give a major infrastructure boost in the region.
25 February,2024 01:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 reached his home state Gujarat. He offered prayers at Beyt Dwarka Temple. After offering prayers at the temple, Prime Minister inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu in Dwarka. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge of the country that has been constructed at the cost of ₹ 979 crore. The bridge, spanning 2.5 kilometres, holds immense significance for both residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated.
25 February,2024 11:40 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate Sudarshan Setu to the nation which will connect Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka island. It is built at a cost of around Rs 980 crores. It is the longest Cable-stayed bridge in the country of around 2.32 km. Sudarshan Setu boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Bhagwan Krishna on both sides. It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity. This bridge will ease the transportation and significantly reduce the time of devotees travelling between Dwarka and Beyt-Dwarka. Before the bridge’s construction, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach Beyt Dwarka. This iconic bridge will also serve as a major tourist attraction of Devbhumi Dwarka.
24 February,2024 02:34 PM IST
Since the Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, devotees in large numbers are coming to have a glimpse of Ram Lalla. A huge influx of devotees was witnessed on January 25 as well. Praveen Kumar, IG, Ayodhya Range, informed that there are two queues and each is 1 kilometre long. IG said, "Today is the festival of Paush Poornima in which people take a holy dip first. People from the surrounding areas are coming on foot. There are two queues one kilometre long each... Any belongings have to be kept in the Public Facilitation Centre (PFC)... There is also a physical frisking centre... We appeal to people to bring fewer belongings to save time...".
25 January,2024 11:57 AM IST
The ram temple in Ayodhya opened its doors for the public today and a massive crowd gathered at the temple. People broke through the security at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to have darshan of Ram Lalla. Some devotees got injured in the incident and were taken to hospital. Police and administration are on the alert to ensure comfortable continuous darshan for the devotees. Around 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh devotees have taken the darshan of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Ram Mandir today. A similar number of devotees are awaiting darshan, and the local administration is making all the arrangements to provide continuous darshan to the devotees. The situation is under control now.
23 January,2024 05:11 PM IST
Many fans gather outside Amitabh Bachchan's house every Sunday to see their favorite actor, the Megastar. Like always, this Sunday also, Big B stepped outside his house Jalsa and greeted his fans. He opted for a simple look donning a white kurta that he paired with a beige shawl. In his blog he had earlier shared that he always takes off his shoes before meeting his fans as a sign of devotion towards them.
15 January,2024 05:44 PM IST
Dhamaal director Indra Kumar’s daughter Shweta recently tied the knot with composer Darshan Rathod. Many Bollywood celebs were spotted at Indra Kumar's daughter Shweta's wedding. Bollywood celebrities including Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Vivek Oberoi, Sharad Kelkar and Padmini Kolhapure graced the wedding function and blessed the couple. The wedding party was held at the Club at Juhu. Shweta looked beautiful in a white-creamish lehenga with heavy work on it, while the groom flaunted his looks in a white sherwani
12 December,2023 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed pooja at Parvati Kund in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. He was accompanied by State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. It is believed that Adi Kailash is a place where Shiva and Parvati had halted while going to take Samadhi on Mount Kailash. Even today, the locals believe there is a belief that there is a Parvati Temple where she had taken a bath. A pond remains symbolic of the mythological belief.
12 October,2023 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai
Ram Charan Visits Siddhivinayak: Actor Ram Charan visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on October 4 and was seen walking barefoot. He arrived at Mumbai airport on October 3. The actor is observing a 41-day fast as a part of his annual Ayyappa Deeksha ritual, post which he will visit the Sabarimala Temple. He was dressed simply in a black shirt and pants along with a shawl. Ram Charan and his father, megastar Chiranjeevi, are devotees of Lord Ayyappa. As per the tradition, devotees, who follow Ayyappa Deeksha before their winter visit to the Sabarimala Temple, wear only black clothes and walk barefoot. They're not permitted to shave their beards or cut their hair during this period. The person observing this ritual has to sleep on the floor and indulge in no worldly pleasures.
04 October,2023 01:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
