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January 21 has marked a range of political, scientific and cultural moments that continue to shape public memory in India and beyond. The date is associated with milestones in governance, technological progress and regional reorganisation, alongside the birth and death anniversaries of influential figures from literature, fashion, sport and public life. From the early years…
Remembering the legendary Amrish Puri on his death anniversary, we honour a true titan of Indian cinema. His booming voice, commanding screen presence and unmatched intensity defined the era of the larger-than-life villain. While he also shone in emotional and paternal roles, it was his antagonistic performances that left an indelible mark on audiences. From…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM Kisan scheme at an event in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. Under this disbursal, eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).The government has reiterated that completing eKYC is compulsory for all registered PM Kisan beneficiaries….
India’s captain Shubman Gill, left, and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session (PTI Photo) India will play South Africa in a two-Test series starting Friday, 14 November, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The second Test will take place in Guwahati from 22 November. South Africa are the current World Test Championship (WTC) winners….
Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Prithvi Shaw has set a new record in his second official match for Maharashtra in a Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh. The 25-year-old achieved a remarkable feat that puts him in the company of cricket legends Virender Sehwag and Ravi Shastri.Shaw demonstrated his determination to return to…
Diwali school holidays 2025 Diwali 2025 school holidays: Diwali 2025 falls on Monday, October 20, and most schools across India have declared a holiday on this day to mark the main festival. However, confusion remains in certain regions over whether schools will remain closed on October 20 or extend the holiday to October 21 for…
