Day: June 14, 2024

Shatranj Ke Khiladi: A unique masterpiece with legacy value

Arijit Bose
Shatranj Ke Khiladi

Lucknow: “Shatranj Ke Khiladi” (The Chess Players) is a 1977 Indian film directed by Satyajit Ray. It is based on a short story of the same name by Munshi Premchand, one of the foremost writers in Hindi literature. The film, set in 1856, portrays the decadence of Indian aristocracy on the eve of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Here is a detailed look at the story behind its making: Concept and Source Material Munshi Premchand’s Story: The original story by Munshi Premchand is a satirical take on the apathy of…

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Khel Khel Mein On Independence Day – A Rollercoaster Ride

Arijit Bose
Khel Khel Mein

The Ensemble Cast features Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal and Fardeen Khan. Mumbai: Khel Khel Mein directed by Mudassar Aziz is all set to hit the screens on 15th August 2024. Featuring an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal and Fardeen Khan, the comedy-drama promises a perfect blend of humour and emotions. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah,Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha and Ajay Rai, Khel Khel Mein aims to…

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Kartik Aaryan’s wildest dream comes alive

Arijit Bose
Chandu Champion

Mumbai: Chandu Champion, jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, is one of the biggest films set for release this week. While the trailer, songs, and interesting promos of the film have already piqued excitement for its release, they also showcase Kartik Aaryan in a never-before-seen avatar. As the film is a big-scale entertainer with an extraordinary story, it will also be a very special film in Kartik Aaryan’s career, being his widest overseas release ever. Countries like Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Georgia will be the first time witnessing…

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From ‘Pushpa 2’ to ‘Kanguva’:  Rockstar DSP to enthral audiences

Arijit Bose
Rockstar DSP

Mumbai: It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the National Award-winning music composer Devi Sri Prasad aka Rockstar DSP has carved a reputation of delivering chartbusters. From his timeless music in ‘Varsham’, which is still celebrated, to ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which everyone is waiting for, DSP has proven how he has the knack to create compositions that have catchy tunes as well as emotional depth, earning him a massive fan base and numerous accolades. His ability to continuously reinvent himself has made him one of the most busiest composers…

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Unsettling legacy of Donald Trump

Arijit Bose
Donald Trump

Washington: How one would like to read the legacy of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, remains a hot button topic globally. Trump  encompasses a wide range of political, social, and economic issues. Here are some key aspects often highlighted in discussions about his legacy: 1. Political Polarization and Division Trump’s presidency is marked by significant political polarization. His rhetoric and policies often deepened divisions within American society. His use of social media, particularly Twitter, to communicate directly with the public and attack political opponents, media, and…

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Biden eyes security agreement with Ukraine

Arijit Bose

Washington: US President Joe Biden left for Italy  to attend the G-7 summit. During the conference, he will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine. During this, Ukraine will be pledged America’s long-term support. However, earlier the White House had said that President Biden would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again at the summit and then hold a joint press conference. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to reporters. He said that the new agreement will make it clear that the US will continue to support Ukraine in…

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Debate rages on where the buck stops after Kuwait blaze

Arijit Bose

Kuwait: 41 Indians died in a fire in a multi-storey building in Mangaf city of Kuwait. By the way, a total of 49 foreign workers have died in this massive fire. Most of the 50 injured people are also Indians. In view of the seriousness of the matter, the Government of India has immediately sent Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to Kuwait, who will work with the local administration to provide relief to the injured and help bring back the bodies of the dead. S Jaishankar…

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Footfall in Ayodhya’s Ramlala temple takes a beating

Arijit Bose
Ramlala temple

Ayodhya: Call it the effect of extreme heat or something else, the number of devotees visiting Ram Mandir is continuously decreasing. Last Monday, only 63 thousand people came to visit. This has also affected the donations coming to Ram Mandir. There has been a 50 percent decrease in the funds being offered to Ramlala. After Pran Pratishtha, where one and a half to two lakh devotees used to visit Ramlala daily. Now this figure has reached between 60 to 80 thousand, the same is the condition of donations coming to…

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Bond is back

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajit Doval has been appointed as the National Advisor for the third consecutive time and Dr. P.K. Mishra has been reappointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet approved the appointment of these two officers on Thursday. The committee has also appointed retired Indian Administrative Service officers Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor as Advisors to the Prime Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. The Central Personnel and Training Department said that the appointment of…

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Red Fort comes alive invoking spirit of Drug Free India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi –A historic event marked the auspicious launch of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada – 2024 at the historic Red Fort, a location steeped in the spirit of freedom and unity. This significant event saw an overwhelming turnout, with hundreds of enthusiastic participants gathered to support the cause of a drug-free India. Under the leadership of Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, the Government of India is vigorously pursuing a policy of ‘Zero Tolerance’ against drugs. The  Union Home Minister  Amit Shah is committed to eliminating the drug problem and has…

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