Miscellaneous

November 27, 2025 2:13 PM November 27, 2025 2:13 PM

views 463

Goa CM Releases Commemorative Stamp Honouring Filmmaker K Vaikunth at IFFI 56

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today released a commemorative stamp in honour of legendary cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Addressing the gathering, Mr Sawant said that the K Vaikunth left a mark on Indian cinema ev...

November 24, 2025 8:56 PM November 24, 2025 8:56 PM

views 14.5K

Dharmendra, the He-man of Indian cinema passes away

Veteran actor and Padma Bhushan awardee, Dharmendra, passed away at his Mumbai residence this morning. The 89-year-old had been battling health issues and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month.      Calling Dharmendra a massive mega star, incredibly handsome and a hero with the mo...

November 24, 2025 10:15 AM November 24, 2025 10:15 AM

views 3.3K

Nation observes 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Teg Bahadur, is being observed today. He was executed on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1675. The day is widely known as the Shaheedi Divas. Guru Tegh Bahadur travelled across the country preaching Guru Nanak Dev's teaching...

November 23, 2025 10:07 PM November 23, 2025 10:07 PM

views 340

IMD Predicts Dense Fog in North West Uttar Pradesh Till Tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog conditions in northern parts of West Uttar Pradesh till tomorrow. IMD has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Met departmen...

November 23, 2025 6:41 PM November 23, 2025 6:41 PM

views 441

GST Bachat Utsav Boosts West Bengal Economy Following Modi Government’s GST Rate Cuts

The GST Bachat Utsav began on the 22nd of September as the Narendra Modi government slashed GST rates in many sectors, benefiting citizens across the country. Akashvani correspondent brings a report on how the next generation GST reforms are boosting the economy of West Bengal.   The next-generation...

November 22, 2025 9:19 PM November 22, 2025 9:19 PM

views 421

Doordarshan and WAVES OTT Celebrate IFFI 56 with IFFIESTA

The 56th International Film Festival of India witnessed a vibrant day-long celebration on November 22 with IFFIESTA setting the tone for music, culture and cinematic dialogue in Goa.    IFFIESTA, organised by Doordarshan and WAVES OTT at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, continued IFFI’...

November 21, 2025 2:55 PM November 21, 2025 2:55 PM

views 234

World Marks Television Day

The world is celebrating World Television Day on Friday, a day declared by the United Nations in 1996 to recognise how television helps inform, educate, and connect people everywhere. In India, the day is observed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Prasar Bharati, with Doordarshan a...

November 19, 2025 11:59 AM November 19, 2025 11:59 AM

views 364

Mumbai University organises ‘India-Japan Talent Mobility Programme’ to connect Indian students with leading Japanese industries

Mumbai University’s Career Training and Placement Cell, in collaboration with the Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute of Financial and Management Studies, is organising the ‘India-Japan Talent Mobility Programme’ to connect Indian students with leading Japanese industries, boosting bilateral cooperation in...