Day: October 3, 2025

Industry Buzz: Triptii Dimri, Sharvari Wagh, and Ananya Panday in the Race for Chandni Bar 2

Arijit Bose

Mumbai – Iconic filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar’s Chandni Bar, which shook Indian cinema upon its release in 2001 with its raw depiction of Mumbai’s dance bar culture, recently celebrated its*24th anniversary. Marking the occasion, the makers announced a much-anticipated sequel titled Chandni Bar Re-Opens, which will be produced by Sandeep Singh and directed by Ajay Bahl. The original film not only earned Tabu a National Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Mumtaz but also set a new benchmark in socially-driven storytelling. The sequel promises to revisit the dark, complex realities of…

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‘Tarrs Nayi Aaya’ Fame Jasmine Sandlas Drops New Single Pols

Arijit Bose

Mumbai – Popular Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas, known for lending her powerhouse voice to chartbusters like Yaar Na Mile from Kick and Tarrs Nayi Aaya from Munjya, has released her latest independent single Pols, which went live today and is already receiving immense love from fans and music enthusiasts. Talking about her new track, Jasmine described Pols as a fresh beginning: “For me, Pols feels like a rebirth as an artist. It carries the same energy and freshness of a debut song, even though I released my first track ‘Muskan’…

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Festive Week OTT and Theatre Releases: Fresh Dose of Drama, Thrills and Romance for Viewers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The first week of October has kicked off on a festive note with Dussehra celebrations on October 2, bringing a wave of entertainment both in theatres and on OTT platforms. While cinemas welcomed films like Kantara Chapter 1 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, audiences who prefer to enjoy content at home have an exciting line-up of releases across genres — from suspense and thrillers to romance and drama. On OTT platforms: Madrasii – The South Indian psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Mohan…

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Congo’s Ebola epidemic is declining, but there are still issues: WHO

Arijit Bose

Congo:  According to health experts, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Kasai Province is beginning to show early symptoms of abating, although response operations are still being hampered by financial shortages and logistical difficulties.   The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa’s interim regional emergency director, Patrick Abok, told a virtual news conference that the number of new cases has started to decline over 30 days into the response, which is “a strong indication that our interventions have begun to take hold.” Twelve…

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On Gandhi Jayanti, India Day was observed at the Gates Foundation in Seattle

Arijit Bose

Washington: Seattle, United States Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on October 2 with a special India Day ceremony organized by the Gates Foundation and the Consulate General of India in Seattle. Bill Gates, the chair and board member of the Gates Foundation, as well as top officials from the city of Seattle and Washington State attended the event, which included Indian culture, art, and food. Bill Gates told the crowd that the day was a symbolic celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. “The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every…

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Putin praises Modi’s leadership and suggests a trade balance plan

Arijit Bose

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and emphasized the strength of India-Russia ties once again. Putin said at the Valdai discussion conference in South Russia that India will never cede its sovereignty or give in to tariff threats, even in the face of growing American pressure. This follows US President Donald Trump’s effort to retaliate against the Kremlin over the Ukraine crisis by imposing 50% tariffs on India, half of which targeted its oil trade with Russia. Putin maintained that India would suffer severe losses…

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INS SUTLEJ ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS FOR 18TH JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY MISSION IN MAURITIUS

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: INS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius on 29 Sep 2025. This mission is being conducted under the framework of long standing bilateral MoU on Hydrography signed during the 14th Joint Committee Meeting on Hydrography held earlier this year. The current survey mission will cover an extensive area of approx 35,000 square nautical miles. As part of capacity-building efforts, officers from various Mauritian ministries will embark onboard to receive hands-on training in hydrographic data collection and processing. Deployment of INS Sutlej…

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NHAI to Install QR Code Sign Boards with Project Specific Information of National Highways

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In order to enhance transparency and provide ‘Ease of Commuting’ to the National Highway users, NHAI will install Project Information Sign Boards with ‘Quick Response (QR) Codes’ along the National Highway stretches to provide relevant project specific information and emergency helpline numbers to National Highway commuters. ​ The vertical QR Code Sign Boards will provide project-specific information including National Highway number, Highway chainage, project length, construction/maintenance periods, Contact numbers for Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Emergency Helpline 1033, NHAI field office as well as details…

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PM to unveil various youth-focused initiatives worth more than Rs.62,000 crore

Arijit Bose

New Delhi:   In a landmark initiative for youth development, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unveil various youth-focused initiatives worth more than Rs.62,000 crore at 11 AM in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, giving a decisive push to education, skilling and entrepreneurship across the country. The programme will also feature the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation, organized in accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision, where 46 All India Toppers from Industrial Training Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be felicitated Prime…

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Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar Held in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – The Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar was organised at the Headquarters of the Indian Army’s Central Command. The seminar, themed “Modernisation of Infantry Soldiers for Contemporary and Future Wars”, was jointly conducted by the Directorate of Infantry and the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). The event paid tribute to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of independent India, and focused on preparing the infantry for emerging battlefield challenges such as hybrid warfare, drone combat, cyber conflicts, and multi-domain operations. The seminar was inaugurated by Lt…

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