Category: Featured News

Bihar Elections 2025: Politics Drifting Away from Issues and Values

Arijit Bose

Patna / Delhi: The battle for Bihar has begun. Every political party is rolling out manifestos, slogans, and promises to woo voters. Campaign caravans are on the move, speeches are heating up stages, but amidst all this political noise, the voice of the people’s real issues is missing. The drumbeats of democracy have drowned out the cries of Bihar’s core concerns — poverty, unemployment, crime, and social backwardness. In a state where these problems remain stark realities, their absence from the electoral debate is not only ironic but alarming. Missing…

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“Yogi Made the Impossible Possible”: Saints Hail CM Yogi as Deepotsav 2025 Echoes with Devotion and Pride in Ayodhya

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: In a historic and emotionally charged evening at Ramkatha Park, Deepotsav 2025 became a spiritual spectacle where devotion, culture and national pride converged. Saints from across the country hailed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, declaring that he had accomplished in Ayodhya what was believed to be impossible for ages. The grand symbolic coronation of Lord Shri Ram filled the venue with chants of “Jai Shri Ram” as saints and devotees witnessed a revival of the ideals of Ram Rajya. In a rare expression of unity, saints from multiple traditions praised…

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Diwali’s Brightest Icons, India’s Most Invisible Workers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the flickering glow of diyas and the crackle of fireworks, Diwali transforms India into a living canvas of light, devotion, and renewal. Across cities and villages, families gather to worship Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, placing her clay idols at the center of their rituals. These serene figures, with gentle smiles and intricately painted saris, embody the festival’s promise of abundance. But behind this divine imagery lies a quieter, harsher reality—the world of the idol makers, or kumhars, whose hands birth these symbols of hope. For them, Diwali…

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From Bhajans to Ballots: The BJP’s Cultural Gamble with Maithili Thakur

Arijit Bose

Patna: As Bihar heads toward its high-stakes 2025 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revived its tried-and-tested strategy: leverage cultural icons to bridge ideology and emotion. The latest recruit is folk sensation Maithili Thakur—25 years old, five million YouTube subscribers, a devotional voice praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha, and now the BJP candidate from Alinagar in Darbhanga. Her rise from Benipatti in Madhubani to global digital stardom makes her the perfect face of “cultural pride.” But her induction isn’t just about representation—it’s…

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A Night of Rhythm and Radiance: DPS Shaheedpath Celebrates Dandiya Night

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Delhi Public School, Shaheedpath, transformed into a dazzling spectacle of color and sound last night, celebrating Dandiya Night with immense enthusiasm and festive fervor. The campus buzzed with energy as students, parents, and teachers came together for an evening that masterfully blended tradition, community spirit, and local empowerment. Inauguration and Festive Ambiance The grand event was gracefully inaugurated by CEO,  Swati Pal, whose presence added a special touch to the festivities. She commended the school’s commitment to nurturing cultural engagement, strengthening community participation, and fostering the joyous spirit of…

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RSS Now World’s Biggest and Global Focus, Declares Rajnath Singh in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Lucknow Division organized a Deepotsav Karyakarta Parivar Milan (Festival of Lights Worker Family Get-Together) on Friday at the CMS auditorium in Gomti Nagar Extension. The event saw the attendance of prominent leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai, and RSS All India Pracharak Pramukh Swant Ranjan, along with various officials from the RSS and its affiliated organizations. Rajnath Singh: RSS is Now the Centre of…

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EU Chief Hails €1.5 Billion European Defense Industry Program Boost

Arijit Bose

Brussels– Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, praised the provisional agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a €1.5 billion initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s defense sector and supporting Ukraine. The deal, reached between the EU Council’s presidency and European Parliament negotiators, covers the years 2025–2027 and includes a dedicated €300 million allocation for the Ukraine Support Instrument. EDIP is designed to enhance defense industrial cooperation with Ukrainian enterprises while improving the EU’s overall defense preparedness, with future integration into the European Defence Technological and Industrial…

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Chris Hemsworth Embarks on Heartfelt Journey with Father in New Documentary

Arijit Bose

Mumbai– National Geographic is set to release a deeply personal one-hour documentary titled “Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember”, which chronicles the Australian actor’s journey with his father, Craig Hemsworth, following an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Directed by Tom Barbor-Might, the documentary captures Chris and Craig revisiting childhood homes and other meaningful locations on a motorbike ride across Australia. “I’m on a road trip with my dad to revisit our history. He has Alzheimer’s in its early stages. I want to assist him as much as I can. It turns…

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The Glamour Capital Reimagined: Mumbai’s Fashion Odyssey

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Mumbai, India’s pulsating fashion capital, has long been synonymous with glamour, grit, and boundary-pushing creativity. As the nation’s financial and cultural hub, the city mirrors India’s diversity—Bollywood stars dazzle on red carpets, street vendors hawk trend-forward knockoffs, and international runways echo Indian motifs with bold reinterpretations. In 2025, Mumbai’s fashion narrative evolves faster than ever, blending heritage textiles with sustainable innovation, maximalist audacity, and digital-age personalization. From the opulent halls of Jio World Convention Centre to the chaotic charm of Fashion Street, style in Mumbai is more than clothing—it…

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International Ramleela to Illuminate Ayodhya During Deepotsav 2025

Arijit Bose

Artists from Five Nations to Portray Life of Lord Ram on Global Stage Ayodhya: Ayodhya is set to become a global cultural hub this Deepotsav as an unprecedented international Ramleela will be staged with artists from Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Under the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 9th edition of Deepotsav will showcase India’s rich heritage on the world stage, transforming Ayodhya into an international centre of cultural tourism. A total of 90 foreign artists will perform at Ram Katha Park, bringing alive the timeless…

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