August 17, 2026 - The Lucknow Tribune

“You’ve Found Exactly the Right Story—This Is My Life Story”: Mithun Chakraborty Says Yes to Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee’s 2027 Film

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Some dreams quietly take root within us and remain there for years, waiting for the right story and the right moment to become reality. For filmmaker Shiboprosad Mukherjee, one such long-held dream is finally taking shape: the opportunity to work with legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty. Having grown up watching Mithun Chakraborty on screen, Shiboprosad has long admired the actor’s remarkable body of work, from Mrigayaa, Do Anjaane and Agneepath to iconic entertainers such as Disco Dancer and Dance Dance. Mithun’s journey across Hindi and Bengali cinema, and his ability…

ICICI Prudential Life Launches iProtect Smart Her to Support Women Through Every Stage of Their Financial Journey

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Her, a comprehensive term insurance solution designed specifically around the evolving financial, health and wellness needs of women. The product combines life insurance protection with women-focused health and wellness benefits, aiming to provide financial security across different stages of life. The plan offers a range of features designed to support women through key life milestones. These include a 15% lifetime discount on premiums for women, a pregnancy break feature to provide greater flexibility in managing premium payments during pregnancy,…

Is Common Sense Really That Common? Anil Kapoor’s New Game Show Puts It to the Test

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: What if proving you are smart had less to do with degrees, specialised knowledge or years of experience, and more to do with how you observe, think and respond? Anil Kapoor’s upcoming game show India Ke 1%, premiering on Star Plus, puts an everyday human ability—common sense—at the centre of the competition. Moving away from the traditional quiz-show format, India Ke 1% opens the game to people from all walks of life. Homemakers, students, teachers, shopkeepers, working professionals and senior citizens can all take on the challenge. The format…

ShareChat and Moj’s QuickTV Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Microdrama Slate, Sets New Direction for Short-Form Storytelling

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: ShareChat and Moj’s premium short-form entertainment platform QuickTV has announced what it describes as India’s first dedicated AI-powered microdrama slate, featuring six original series set to premiere throughout August. The announcement comes after the launch of Main Amar Hoon, an AI-assisted microdrama that marked QuickTV’s first major step into AI-supported filmmaking. The new slate is part of Mohalla Tech’s broader strategy to expand AI-driven microdrama production. The company plans to invest up to ₹100 crore over the next year to scale production, strengthen its AI capabilities and develop talent…

Sony MAX Partners with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to Raise Awareness on Child Safety Ahead of Mardaani 3 Premiere

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Ahead of the World Television Premiere of Mardaani 3, Sony MAX has joined hands with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi and the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion for a special awareness initiative focused on child safety. The initiative is being rolled out ahead of the film’s World Television Premiere on Sony MAX at 8 pm on Sunday, August 16. Through the campaign, the channel aims to encourage families and communities to respond quickly and responsibly when a child goes missing. As part of the collaboration, Satyarthi has recorded…

Ramraj Cotton Revives Odisha’s Santhali Weaving Tradition with New Pancha Handloom Collection

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Varanasi: Ramraj Cotton has introduced a new handloom collection called Pancha, bringing the traditional Santhali weaving heritage of Mayurbhanj, Odisha, into a contemporary form of the dhoti. The initiative aims to give greater visibility to one of India’s lesser-known textile traditions while creating new opportunities for the tribal women weavers who have preserved the craft across generations. The launch is part of Ramraj Cotton’s broader effort to showcase India’s diverse handloom heritage and connect traditional crafts with modern consumers without compromising their cultural character. K. R. Nagarajan, Founder and Chairman…

Gonda SP Inspects Security Arrangements at Constable Recruitment DV/PST Centre

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Gonda: Superintendent of Police Vinay Jaiswal inspected the security arrangements at the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda on Monday, where document verification and physical standard testing (DV/PST) are being conducted for candidates selected under the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Civil Police Direct Recruitment-2025. During his visit, the SP reviewed security arrangements at the entry gate, biometric verification point and DV/PST venue. He also inspected the functioning and positioning of CCTV cameras installed at key locations and issued necessary directions to the officers responsible for security and recruitment-related arrangements. Jaiswal instructed…

Gonda DM Inspects Flood-Hit Nakhara, Orders Round-the-Clock Vigil and Swift Relief

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan inspected flood-affected Nakhara village and the Gaura Singhanapur flood relief post in Colonelganj tehsil on Monday to assess the ground situation and review the administration’s preparedness to deal with the flood situation. During the inspection, the District Magistrate interacted with residents and sought details about their problems, immediate requirements and the difficulties being faced due to the flooding. She assured villagers that the administration was closely monitoring the situation and would take prompt action to address their concerns. Niranjan directed all concerned officials and field…

74 Grievances, 6 Resolved on the Spot at Colonelganj Samadhan Diwas

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Gonda: District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal and Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad heard the grievances of citizens during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held at Colonelganj tehsil on Monday, directing officials to ensure the time-bound and qualitative disposal of every complaint received. The Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was organised across all tehsils of Gonda district in accordance with the state government’s objective of providing citizens with a single platform for the resolution of their grievances and problems. At Colonelganj, 74 applications were received from complainants, of which six…

BMS Submits Memorandum Amid Heavy Rains in Gonda

August 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Gonda: Despite heavy rainfall, office-bearers and workers of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) district unit and the North Eastern Railway Shramik Sangh staged a demonstration in Gonda on Monday as part of a nationwide agitation called by the BMS. The protest focused on various demands and grievances concerning employees. During the demonstration, union representatives submitted a memorandum through the District Magistrate, addressed to the Prime Minister, Union Finance Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. Through the memorandum, the unions sought prompt action to resolve employees’ pending issues and address their…