Vamanan She could play the traditional heroine, a morally ambivalent protagonist, a breezy comedienne, an unrestrained seductress, or a supporting player with shades of grey. G Varalakshmi was an actress of remarkable range. Off-screen, however, she remained resolutely herself, a woman who lived by her passions, indifferent to social approval. That uncompromising persona earned labels…
Patna: The once-celebrated Saurath Sabha — also known as Sabha Gachhi — in Madhubani district of Bihar now stands as a poignant reminder of a fading cultural institution. This 700-year-old traditional marriage gathering of Mithila, once vibrant and teeming with purpose, is witnessing a sharp decline in both relevance and participation. What was historically regarded…
Marriage beyond ‘barriers’A wedding in Hazaribag has drawn praise from several sections of society for its message of compassion. Pooja Kumari, 23, visually impaired since childhood, married Rajesh Kumar, 26, of Bokaro in a modest ceremony at a temple on Monday. Rajesh’s acceptance of Pooja, emphasising trust and respect beyond physical ability, was lauded by…
Hazaribag: As many as 355 trainee home guards of different districts completed their 63-day basic training and took part in a ceremonial passing-out parade at the Regional Training Centre of Jharkhand Home Guards in Hazaribag on Sunday.DC Hemant Sati attended the event as the chief guest and administered the oath of office and secrecy to…
NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen strategic partnership. The discussions also focused on recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and international security and stability, along with global energy security concerns.During his meeting with…
Kolkata: Politicians across party lines made a beeline to make the most of the last Sunday of campaigning before the second phase of polling. While several started early to finish by 11 am, some braved the heat even after 12 noon.Though the scorching sun was missing in morning, there was extreme discomfort throughout the day….
Mumbai: They do the same work, clear the same exams, but earn only Rs 5,000 a month. For at least 15 years, 13 BMC schoolteachers on contract have remained on a fixed honorarium with no benefits, even as junior colleagues have been regularised and now draw monthly salaries of up to Rs 1 lakh.Although contracted…
New Delhi: After the CAQM imposed Rs 61 crore fine on six thermal power plants within 300-km radius of Delhi for failing to co-fire crop residue as mandated by 2023 rules, four of them got conditional stay on around Rs 54 crore environmental compensation (EC) from the National Green Tribunal. Co-firing of crop residue is…
In a shocking turn of events in Banjariya village, Buxar, a family feud spun out of control, leading to the heartbreaking death of Akshaybar Yadav at the hands of his younger brother. Following a heated dispute over their family property, tragedy struck when the younger sibling resorted to violence, wielding a cleaver in the encounter….
Hazaribag: The Hazaribag police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a daylight robbery at a public sector bank’s branch in Barhi, where criminals decamped with 4.22 lakh in cash and gold worth Rs 2 crore.SP Aman Kumar formed the SIT led by additional SP Amit Anand on Saturday night. The team includes Barhi…
