Over a crore school student, parents and teachers have so far registered for the 7th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC) 2024, on the MyGov portal. The registration process began on December 11, 2023, and the last date to apply for ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ 2024 is January 12, 2024. PM Modi conceptualised this interactive program – ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC) - wherein students, parents, and teachers from across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss anxieties related to examinations and life after school. This event was organised successfully for the last six years by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. This year, the program will be held on Jan 29, 2024, from 11 am onwards in a town-hall format at Bharat Mandapam. Nearly 4,000 participants will be interacting with the Prime Minister in the program. ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is part of the larger movement ‘Exam Warriors’ led by PM Modi, to create a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters.
06 January,2024 12:15 PM IST
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya is all set to hold a grand Deepotsav on November 11 on the eve of Diwali. A record attempt would be made with over 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats set to illuminate the city. Around 25,000 volunteers from Avadh University and the Ayodhya district administration have been roped in to light the diyas at the same time. The team from the Guinness Book of World Records will be counting the lamps with the help of a drone camera. The grand Deepotsav programme in Ayodhya will commence at 3 pm. The Deepotsav will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Almost all ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government will be present in Ayodhya. After the Deepotsav, a laser show has been organised in the city.
11 November,2023 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Following India’s mammoth 228-run victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four, ecstatic fans celebrated Men in Blue’s victory chanting “India” “India” all across the country. The fans’ enthusiasm and their love for the national team were clearly visible as they chanted ‘India, India’. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul followed by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul powered India to 228 runs win over their traditional rival Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 11. Kuldeep bagged his second ODI five-for as India clinched a huge 228-run win - Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf didn't come out to bat in Pakistan’s chase. With this mammoth victory, India clinched the top spot in of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s table. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on September 11 praised Virat Kohli and KL Rahul and said they both did wonders.
12 September,2023 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai
After nearly three years, Indian cinema halls are witnessing a resurgence in audience numbers, thanks to films like Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' and a slew of other releases.The main highlight of this video is Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming release, 'Jawan,' directed by Atlee. With a whopping 7.5 lakh tickets sold in India, 'Jawan' is breaking records in advance sales, and we discuss the box office predictions for this highly anticipated movie. We also shed light on 'Jawan's' unique feat in the history of Hindi cinema—early morning shows starting at 5 AM on the film's opening day. Kolkata will be the first city to host this special screening, and fans across India are clamoring for similar opportunities. Additionally, we explore Shah Rukh Khan's foray into the southern film territory, with 'Jawan' featuring stars like Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Deepika Padukone makes a special appearance in this vigilante drama where SRK's character fights for the country alongside a gang of girls. Join us as we discuss the exciting developments in the world of Bollywood and the extraordinary buzz surrounding 'Jawan.'
06 September,2023 04:33 PM IST
Inspired by the divine idol enshrined in the iconic Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Indian Jewelry Brand ‘Shiv Narayan’ which has previously bagged 8 Guinness World Records has unveiled its latest masterpiece of Lord Vishnu 'Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’. The jewel captures every intricate detail of the original with remarkable precision. The idol is 18 inches made up of 2.8 kg of gold and more than 75,000 diamond pieces.
20 August,2023 03:45 PM IST
The excitement around Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'Jawan' is at an all-time high. After the exceptional performance of Khan's 'Pathaan' earlier this year, one expects the Atlee-directorial to recreate the magic at the box office. From the prevue to the posters, the makers have kept the excitement around the film at its peak. Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media handle to share the first song from the film. Sharing the link to the song, the superstar wrote, "Usoolon par jahan aanch aaye, takrana zaroori hai, Jo zinda ho toh phir zinda nazar aana zaroori hai! When principles are at stake, one must fight, This battle is what makes you alive ! I thank Wasim Barelvi sahab with all my heart for letting us use this beautiful couple with a minor change." 'Jawan' is directed by Atlee. The film is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma, and will release in theatres on September 7, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages #jawan #zindabanda #shahrukhan #atlee #nayanthara #sanyamalhotra #priyamani
03 August,2023 02:01 PM IST
Renowned art director Nitin Desai was found dead in his studio in Karjat. As per officials, he died by suicide on Wednesday. He was 57. The postmortem reports reveal that the cause of death is due to hanging, as per Raigad police. While there are no reports of foul play, it has been learned that police found a recorded voice message left by Desai in which he is understood to have mentioned four persons. However, the Khalapur police refused to share the details as it was given for forensic investigation. Raigad SP Somnath Gharge on August 02 said that the police are investigating this matter from all angles. India Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar who worked on four films with Desai expressed his sorrow on the untimely demise of the latter.
03 August,2023 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai
A yoga event in Gujarat’s Surat has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people for the yoga session. Over one lakh people took part in the Yoga event in Surat. The celebration witnessed the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who joined the state-level International Day of Yoga commemoration. Meanwhile, several union ministers participated in yoga sessions along with the locals in their respective cities. From Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, several Union Ministers started their day with their health being their priority on International Yoga Day. Along with Defence and Railways Ministers, Commerce, Education, and Sports Ministers also performed Yoga today. Amid all this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an Official State visit, will be participating in a Yoga session that will be held at the UN HQ in the US.
21 June,2023 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM IST
Hind Film Star Ranbir Kapoor is back on the big screen in a rom com called Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar after almost a decade!Directed by Luv Ranjan who has come out before with movies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. The film, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar marks the first on-screen collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. The movie made a festive release and saw a strong start and made a box office record of 82.31 crs in India so far in a week’s time.
16 March,2023 03:21 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
