Kannada actors Harshika Poonacha and her husband Bhuvann Ponnanna were reportedly attacked by a mob in Bengaluru for speaking in Kannada. As per Harshika, the miscreants harassed the couple and also tried to rob them. She shared her incident on her social media handle and asked "How safe are they in Bangalore?" Speaking exclusively with ANI, the couple shared the horror experience they went through. She shared a video of the incident on Facebook. She also alleged that the police were reluctant to help when she reported the incident. Watch video for more.
21 April,2024 04:25 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir’s Batool Zehra, a first year college student from Uri has sung a Ram bhajan in Pahari language to connect J&K with Ayodhya Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, to be held on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Speaking on viral video of singing Ram bhajan in Pahari language, Batool Zehra said, “I heard a song by Jubin Nautiyal and I liked it very much. I thought that if it can be in Hindi, why can it not be in Pahari. I wrote it in Pahari and sang it. I recorded it and showed it to my sir. He posted it and it got viral. Thanks to the LG (Manoj Sinha) it is because of him that negative things are being removed from people's minds. My Muslim brothers also appreciated me a lot. Our Imam gave a message that we should love the country in which we live. Shri Ram was called 'Purushottam' because of his honesty and his belief in justice.” Meanwhile, preparations are underway in full swing for the grand temple opening, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life.
16 January,2024 01:10 PM IST
The dubbing industry has progressed by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years and plays a pivotal role in helping audiences access content from across the world. The Sound and Vision Studio in Mumbai is one such space that specialises in localisation of content. They have provided dubbing for some of the top Netflix titles in multiple Indian languages. In this video, dubbing artists Vaibhav Thakkar, Sonal Kaushal, Naisha and Ratnesh Bhagat talk about localising content for shows like 'Class', 'All of Us Are Dead' and the musical 'Matilda'
26 December,2023 09:23 PM IST
In a concerted effort to strengthen the cultural and linguistic bonds between India and Lithuania, a Lithuanian Sanskrit scholar, Vytis Vidunas, and the Ambassador of Lithuania to India, Diana Mickeviciene, have embarked on a mission to explore the deep-rooted linguistic connections between Sanskrit and the Lithuanian language. Speaking on the importance of recognising the profound link between these two languages, Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene told that Lithuanian, as the "closest living sister language to Sanskrit," serves as a unique bridge between the two peoples.
24 October,2023 01:05 PM IST
Pankaj Tripathi is undoubtedly one of the stalwarts of the film industry. With his exceptional acting talent, he has excelled in both comedy and serious roles. Hailing from a village in Bihar, Pankaj Tripathi has proven that stardom hasn't compromised his humility. In a recent interview, he was asked about the 'Hindi vs. English’ debate, and his response was nothing short of brilliant. Watch this video to discover Pankaj Tripathi's insightful perspective and how he handled the question with grace and wisdom.
06 September,2023 03:15 PM IST
Goodachari 2: Adivi Sesh unleashes action as Agent Gopi in the first look and pre-vision video Adivi Sesh is in no mood to stop. After two blockbuster movies like Major and HIT 2, the actor is back with his next, Goodachari 2. It is a sequel to his spy action thriller Goodachari. After much anticipation and excitement, the big announcement about the sequel is here. While the Goodhachari was set in India, G2 is going to be international. The story for the movie is provided by Sesh himself.Adivi Sesh took to social media and shared the first look and pre-vision video of Goodchari 2, also known as G2. He talked about the emerging importance of regional language content at the pre release
09 January,2023 07:11 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the BJP, alleging that the saffron party did not want the children of farmers and labourers to learn English and progress with the world. Speaking at a Bharat Jodo Yatra rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar, Rahul Gandhi said: “BJP leaders don't want English to be taught in schools.But children of all their leaders go to English-medium schools. Actually, they don't want children of poor farmers and labourers to learn English, dream big and get out of the fields.” Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of the English language across the Globe. “Wherever BJP leaders go, they talk against English. English should not be taught in schools. Sometimes you ask them in which school their son studies? All their children of CMs, MPs, MLAs go to English medium schools. They do not want the child of the poor of the country to learn English. I do not say that Hindi or other languages should not be learned, but if you want to talk to other countries of the world, then Hindi will not work there, only English will work,” he said.
20 December,2022 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the one-month long Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi today. Kashi Tamil Sangamam is being organized in Kashi from 17th November to 16th December. Kashi and Tamil Nadu both are timeless centers of culture and civilization. Both regions are the centers of the oldest languages, Sanskrit and Tamil, says PM Modi. Music maestro Ilayaraja performed at the inaugural ceremony.
19 November,2022 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai
'Shelf Life' is a series that explores the reading culture in #Mumbai. In part nine, Mid-Day visits Powai’s Vasundhara bookstore, run by celebrated Hindi writers, Jitendra Bhatia and Sudha Arora. Been in the city for over 20 years now, Vasundhara is known for its rare collection of #Hindi and #Marathi literature and a thriving space for literary gatherings and #social, #political and #cultural discussions.
31 May,2022 02:19 PM IST
In a recent interview, #ARRahman shared his thought about promoting the English language in India. The second season of NEXA Music, an initiative to provide aspiring Indian musicians with a platform to create international quality English music was announced on Thursday at #Grammy and #Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman's studio in #Mumbai, following the success of its first season which concluded in February 2020.
12 May,2022 10:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
