Day: January 24, 2026

‘Rails Through Raj’ Offers Definitive Account of the Birth of Indian Railways

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Rails Through Raj – The East Indian Railway (1841–1861), authored by P. K. Mishra (IRSME, 1986 Batch), currently serving as General Manager of Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli, and also associated with RCF Kapurthala, has emerged as a landmark contribution to Indian railway historiography. Published by Heritage Publishers (ISBN: 9788170267461), the 358-page book is being widely hailed as the most comprehensive and authoritative study of the formative years of the East Indian Railway (EIR)—India’s first major railway system under British rule. The East Indian Railway, conceived in the early…

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New Delhi Gears Up for Grand 77th Republic Day Celebrations on January 26

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The national capital is all set to host a spectacular celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the iconic Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) taking centre stage. From heightened security and traffic advisories to elaborate cultural and military preparations, New Delhi is buzzing with patriotic fervour as the country prepares to mark one of its most significant national events. The main parade will begin around 10:30 am, following the arrival of the President of India and the ceremonial flag hoisting between…

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Lucknow Gears Up for Grand 77th Republic Day Celebrations with Parade, Cultural Splendour and Stories of Social Transformation

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The City of Nawabs is awash with patriotic fervour as Lucknow completes final preparations for the 77th Republic Day celebrations, scheduled for January 26, 2026. From tricolour-themed decorations to heightened security arrangements, the Uttar Pradesh capital is set to host a grand and inclusive celebration that blends military precision, cultural richness and powerful narratives of social empowerment. The centrepiece of the celebrations will be the Republic Day parade at Vidhan Sabha Marg, in front of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly building. A full-dress rehearsal was successfully conducted on January…

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Fastest to 5,000 T20 Runs: Abhishek Sharma Rewrites the Record Books

Arijit Bose

Nagpur: Indian star batter Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to script history during the first T20 International between India and New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium on January 21. The left-hander’s explosive innings not only set the tone for the match but also etched his name into the global T20 record books. Coming into the game needing 82 runs to complete 5,000 runs in T20 cricket, Abhishek reached the milestone in emphatic fashion, dismantling the New Zealand bowling attack with fearless strokeplay. In the…

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HIL Eliminator: Do-or-Die Clash Between Hyderabad Hurricanes and HIL GC

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A high-voltage do-or-die encounter awaits hockey fans as Hyderabad Hurricanes take on HIL Governing Council (HIL GC) in the Eliminator of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 at Bhubaneswar on Saturday. With a place in the medal race at stake, the loser will be knocked out of the tournament, while the winner will stay alive in the hunt for the title. The team emerging victorious from this Eliminator will face the loser of Qualifier 1—between Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals—in Qualifier 2 for a spot in…

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India Eye Third Consecutive T20I Win Over New Zealand to Seal Series

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Riding high on explosive batting performances ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series against New Zealand when the two teams meet in the third match at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Sunday. After convincing victories in Raipur, India currently lead the series 2-0 and are aiming for an unassailable 3-0 advantage. India’s resurgence has been powered by the return to form of Ishan Kishan, who made a comeback to the T20 side after 18 months, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav,…

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Urvashi Rautela’s Super-Luxury Cars Win the Internet

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: When luxury is earned through hard work, it becomes more than a status symbol—it turns into a story. Actor and global star Urvashi Rautela has once again captured public attention by adding two ultra-luxury vehicles to her collection: a ₹11-crore Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a ₹5-crore green Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, taking the total value of her latest automotive indulgence to an impressive ₹16 crore. As soon as images of the cars surfaced online, they went viral, winning admiration across social media platforms. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan, known for its timeless elegance, refined…

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PNG to Gain Global Recognition with Ranbir Kapoor as Brand Ambassador

Arijit Bose

Mumbai : PNG Jewellers, one of India’s leading and most trusted jewellery brands with a legacy dating back to 1832, has appointed Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. Known for his blend of tradition, charm and credibility, Ranbir Kapoor marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for PNG Jewellers, further strengthening the brand’s national presence and global aspirations. Expressing his delight over the association, Ranbir Kapoor said, “PNG Jewellers is a brand that has preserved its legacy across generations and stands firmly on trust and values,…

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‘Rangeela Bihar’ to Debut on a Grand Scale in Delhi-NCR, Pawan Singh to Lead the Cultural Extravaganza

Arijit Bose

Delhi-NCR: For the first time, Bhojpuri music and Bihar’s vibrant cultural identity are set to take centre stage through ‘Rangeela Bihar’, a large-scale ticketed live event scheduled to debut in the Delhi-NCR region this February. The event promises a dynamic blend of music, live performances and cultural celebration, marking a significant milestone for Bhojpuri entertainment in the national capital region. Conceptualised under the Rangeela Events banner, ‘Rangeela Bihar’ is designed as a contemporary live-event platform aimed at presenting Bhojpuri music and culture with modern production values to a wider audience.…

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Medanta Introduces Advanced O-Arm Spine Suite, Redefines Precision Surgery in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Medanta has taken a major leap in advanced spine and neurosurgical care by launching the O-Arm Spine Suite at its Lucknow hospital, becoming the first healthcare facility in the city to deploy this state-of-the-art intraoperative imaging and navigation system. The technology is expected to significantly enhance the safety, speed and accuracy of complex spine and cranial surgeries. Unlike conventional procedures that depend on MRI or CT scans taken outside the operation theatre, the O-Arm system enables real-time, high-definition 2D and 3D imaging during surgery. Often compared to a GPS…

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