KOLKATA: While retrospective conversations surrounding his birth centenary frequently label Uttam Kumar as a romantic matinee idol, such views often overlook the actor’s willingness to embrace dark, complex and non-conformist roles that challenged his standard ‘bhadralok’ screen image.To explore this uncharted territory with fresh academic scope, a discussion was held at Sisir Mancha on Saturday,…
Navi Mumbai: A 34-year-old man identified as Swapnil Navar, a resident of Ghansoli, died after falling from a Dahi Handi pyramid in Sainathwadi, Airoli.Meanwhile, a 14-year-old boy identified as Avdesh Gupta fractured his hand after falling from the pyramid at Juhugaon. His family later shifted him to a private hospital for further treatment. In Vashi,…
A five-storey PG accommodation collapsed suddenly near Delhi’s Satya Niketan. NEW DELHI: A “sudden tremor” sent residents of nearby buildings rushing out of their homes on Sunday, only to find a pile of rubble where the five-storey PG accommodation, Hostel Daze, once stood near south-west Delhi’s Satya Niketan.The area is a congested colony near the…
Passing out parade at OTA CHENNAI: It was perhaps the happiest Teachers’ Day for Dashrath Singh Rathore, a teacher from Sindarli village in Rajasthan’s Pali district as his daughter, Shivani Rathore , 25, passed out of the Officer’s Training Academy in Chennai on Saturday. Asked why his daughter chose the Army and became the first…
CM Samrat Choudhary inspects flood scene in Naugachhia on Saturday Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Saturday asked ministers in charge and secretaries assigned to flood-affected districts to camp continuously in their respective districts, closely monitor the situation and issue timely instructions to field officials.Reviewing flood preparedness and relief operations in Begusarai, Munger and Khagaria at…
उत्तर प्रदेश के अमेठी में उपमुख्यमंत्री केशव प्रसाद मौर्य ने अखिलेश यादव और राहुल गांधी पर निशाना साधा. उन्होंने कहा कि 2047 तक न सपा की सरकार बनेगी और न कांग्रेस की. मौर्य ने दावा किया कि अखिलेश मुख्यमंत्री और राहुल गांधी प्रधानमंत्री नहीं बनेंगे. उन्होंने गैरकानूनी निर्माण पर कार्रवाई का समर्थन किया. अमेठी दौरे…
Chennai: East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Ishan Kishan led from the front with a superb unbeaten century as East Zone finished Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on 385/4 against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.After winning the toss and opting to bat,…
India to be drug-free by 2029, says Amit Shah; outlines reverse investigation model, NIDAN database NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Narendra Modi government has prepared a roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, calling the fight against narcotics a national security priority.Addressing the media, Shah stated that the fight…
Cheenapara Heritage Gallery is unveiled at Sei Vui Temple Kolkata: The state govt planned to put the city’s historic Chinese neighbourhoods of Tiretta Bazaar and Tangra on the state’s tourism map by developing walking trails and organising heritage walks around their temples, eateries and other landmarks, additional chief secretary of the tourism department Barun Roy…
Mumbai: A day of celebration turned into a nightmare for the Kadam family as they lost their seven-year-old son, Rudra, during Janmashtami festivities at Malad’s Chikoowadi on Saturday afternoon.The tragedy occurred when a group of children decided to celebrate their own mini Dahi Handi. The rope for the handi had been tied between a tree…
