In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft airborne for 15 minutes during its first maiden flight, as per Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Currently, two squadrons of IAF, 45 Squadron and 18 Squadron, are fully operational with LCA Tejas. HAL has current capacity to build 8 LCA aircraft per year, this is being increased to 16 aircraft's every year by 2025. In coming years the capacity will be further increased to 24 aircraft every year in the next 3 years. Over Rs 9000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an updated and advanced version of LCA Tejas. Earlier in the 2023, Air Chief Marshal stated that the Indian Air Force aims to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets with LCA Tejas.
28 March,2024 05:18 PM IST
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the cinema world. The film awards took place on the night of February 21 and saw a sea of celebrities gracing the red carpet for this unforgettable evening. The event began with celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Shahid Kapoor, and others making their appearances on the red carpet. Shahid Kapoor, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Bobby Deol, and Nayanthara, among others, put their best fashion foot forward for the grand event night. Kareena Kapoor Khan also dazzled in a heavy lehenga as she attended the event. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 03:58 PM IST
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu attended the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin are also present. At the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, PM Narendra Modi hailed India’s growth and encouraged students. At the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, PM Narendra Modi said, "The science you learn can help a farmer in your village, the technology you learn can help solve complex problems. The business management you learn can help run businesses and ensure income growth for others. The economics you learn can help reduce poverty...In a way, every graduate here can help contribute to creating a developed India by 2047..."
02 January,2024 02:30 PM IST
Celebrities and influencers, including Sharvari Wagh, Kusha Kapila, Amyra Dastur, Tejasswi Prakash, Orry, Shanaya Kapoor, and more, graced the Myntra Creator Fest 2023 with their presence. The event, a convergence of fashion, style, and creativity, saw these prominent personalities stepping onto the red carpet, showcasing their unique and chic ensembles. As they mingled and posed for the cameras, the Myntra Creator Fest became a star-studded affair, setting trends and inspiring fashion enthusiasts with the diverse and glamorous looks sported by these talented individuals.
08 December,2023 01:45 PM IST
Join us for an exclusive conversation with two international Emmy nominees, Shefali Shah and Vir Das, as they discuss their outstanding achievements. Shefali Shah is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for her role in "Delhi Crime," while Vir Das received the nod for his Netflix Comedy Special "Vir Das: Landing." Discover the passion and dedication that drive these talented artists to excel in their chosen fields, all while being on the verge of Emmy glory.
05 November,2023 11:56 AM IST
Dussehra 2023 is here and this day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. This festival of truth, dharma and karma comes once in a year signifying the victory of good over evil and marks new beginnings. In different regions and cultures of India, there are varied rituals associated with this pious festival for positivity and well-being that comes just after Navratri. The celebrations varies from region to region so are beliefs. From sighting a fish to eating Jalebis, here are 5 things to do on Dussehra that are considered to be auspicious and known to bring good luck.
02 November,2023 11:48 AM IST
Preparations are underway to burn the 171-foot tall effigy of Ravana at Shalimar ground in Haryana’s Panchkula ahead of the Dussehra celebrations on October 23. The 171-foot-tall effigy of Ravana has been built at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. It took about 3 months and around 25-30 labourers to build the effigy. Notably, Dussehra falls on October 24 this year. The festival marks the victory of good over evil.
24 October,2023 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai
Dussehra 2023 is here to remind us of the victory of good over evil. To symbolise this message, each year, huge effigies of Ravan are burnt in India in a spectacle display of fireworks on the occasion of Dussehra. But behind the scenes of this extravaganza show is the backbreaking hard work of Ravan effigy makers. Especially in Mumbai, each year, covering hundreds of miles, Dadari Muslim artists from Greater Noida travel to Mumbai to make Ravan effigies through a series of complex processes. What goes into making these Ravan effigies and how is the life of these effigy makers? Watch the video to have inside access into Ravan Dahan 2023.
24 October,2023 09:17 AM IST
Dussehra 2023 is almost here and this brings us to the yummy tradition of enjoying piping hot jalebis along with crispy Fafda together. While many places in Mumbai offer good Jalebi-Fafdas, some of them offer the best! Today, we are exclusively going to places where you will always get the combination of jalebi and Fafda in an authentic flavor until it runs out of stock. Come with us as we explore some of the best Jalebi-Fafda in Mumbai.
24 October,2023 09:15 AM IST
69th National Film Awards: On October 17th, 2023, a ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, where the National Award winners were felicitated by none other than President Droupadi Murmu. The winners were previously announced at a press conference for the 69th National Film Awards in August. A total of 280 feature films from 28 languages and 158 non-feature films in 23 languages were submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for National Award consideration. Alia Bhatt, who won the award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' arrived at the venue wearing her wedding saree. Allu Arjun, who became the first actor from the Telugu film industry to win a National Award in the Best Actor category for the superhit film 'Pushpa' While Kriti Sanon shared the National Award for Best Actress with Alia Bhatt for her brilliant performance in 'Mimi,'. Versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi received the award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Mimi.' Watch the full video to hear more from the winners!#69thnationalfilmawards #aliabhatt #kritisanon #alluarjun #pankajtripathi #karanjohar
18 October,2023 12:41 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
