Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 attended Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav. On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Lord Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi and along with this he wished the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti. The PM said that Lord Mahavir's message of peace and goodwill is an inspiration for the country in building a 'developed India'. He said that this grand building of Bharat Mandapam is today witnessing the beginning of the 2,550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir. While addressing the audience there, he also cracked a joke in a very light-hearted manner. His funny political joke left the audience laughing. As he made the funny political joke, the crowd burst into laughter and started clapping and chanting "Modi Modi". Watch video for more.
21 April,2024 03:34 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi expressed his devotion for Lord Ram and Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had performed the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlalla at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. As India celebrates Ram Navami 2024 today, watch PM Modi revealing about the surreal experiences he went through, during the Pran Pratishtha process.
17 April,2024 05:44 PM IST
She was seen as a girl next door in 12th Fail, the critically acclaimed film, but actress Medha Shankar turned up in a glamorous avatar on the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week. She was the showstopper for Geisha Designs by Paras and Shalini in collaboration with Lakmé Salon, which presented “The Elemental Symphony” at Lakmé Fashion Week. Mid-day.com spoke to her exclusively post the show. Watch!
16 March,2024 05:23 PM IST
On the occasion of Tovino Thomas's birthday, let's go back to listening to the actor talk about how screen timing doesn't affect him as an actor. Tovino mentioned that he does not want to be a star and just wants to make sure that he does his job right. Tovino also added that he is not an insecure actor and he is fine to do a multi-starrer movie. Tovino believes that he is a team player and the success of the movie is his success. Watch the full video for more!
21 January,2024 02:32 PM IST
Year Ender 2023: Superstar Shahrukh Khan returned after a hiatus with "Pathaan," a sensational spy film that rocked the box office, grossing over Rs 1000 crore. Surprising fans with "Jawan," he outdid himself, marking his second Rs 1000 crore film that year. Although King Khan's 2018 film "Zero" flopped at the box office post which he took a break from acting. SRK's comeback has been phenomenal. Closing the year with Rajkumar Hirani's "Dunki," featuring Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, and Vicky Kaushal, the film's trailer was spectacularly showcased at Burj Khalifa. With advance bookings soaring at Rs 10.39 crore, fans anticipate a fairy-tale finale to SRK's stellar year. Watch the full video as we celebrate the year 2023 which screams King Khan!
20 December,2023 08:00 PM IST
In a bid to empower women, PM Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. Under this scheme, 15,000 self-help groups will be given drones during the period 2024-25 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose, and the women will be given drone pilot training. Women will be trained as drone pilots so that they can be financially empowered and receive people's respect. PM Modi said he wanted these women trained in operating drones to receive 'naman' (respect) in their villages and that some people have suggested the name of 'Namo Drone Didi' for the initiative.
30 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
Keli, the younger daughter of Punyapal and Aastha Punamiya, will accept diksha at a grand ceremony on December 1.A 13-year-old Jain girl from Dahanu represents the fourth generation in her family to accept diksha or monkhood. mid-day spends an afternoon with the Punamiyas and comes away feeling enlightened. Keli's grandfather, Dr Prakash Punamiya, recalls how his father started the tradition by accepting diksha at the age of 52, which was followed by the next two generations of the Punmiya Clan.
26 November,2023 01:29 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
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya has been illuminated ahead of Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. The city is fully geared up for its seventh Deepotsav, with over 24 lakh lamps set to illuminate the city. The Guinness Book of World Records team has initiated the lamp count at 51 ghats in the presence of the supervisor, ghat in-charge, coordinator, and counting volunteers.
11 November,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
Vivek Agnihotri Birthday: On the occasion of Vivek Agnihotri's birthday, let's listen in to a throwback interview of 'The Kashmir Files' director talk about the struggles he had to face and the hurdles he had to cross while making 'The Kashmir Files'. Vivek mentioned that one of the biggest struggles was funding which he was unable to receive plus actors prefer big banner films which he doesn't bring to the table. He said that Bollywood is a spineless, cowardly industry and a non-thinking industry. Watch the full video for more!
10 November,2023 08:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
