Category: Featured News

TLT Weekend Long Read: MTV and the Great Indian Garage Uprising

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The monsoon of 1992 smelled like wet earth and diesel. In a two-room flat above a kirana store in Mumbai’s Bandra, four kids who’d never left Maharashtra stared at a flickering television. The screen glowed with a grainy video: four guys in kurtas and ripped jeans, hair in their eyes, thrashing guitars in a college canteen. The song was “Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” and the channel was MTV India. One of the kids, a wiry drummer named Arjun, felt the floor tilt. “That could be us,” he whispered. His…

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Kim Jong Un Honors Fallen Soldiers of Ukraine War, Plans Memorial Construction in Pyongyang

Arijit Bose

North Korean leader calls the fallen “true patriots,” underscores military ties with Russia Pyongyang | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to build a memorial in Pyongyang to honor soldiers who reportedly died while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The move underscores North Korea’s deepening military and diplomatic alignment with Moscow, as both nations continue to strengthen ties amid global tensions. According to North Korean state media, the foundation stone of the memorial was laid this week in the capital city. The ceremony was attended by Russian…

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New Face, Same Madness: Nishant Malkani Enters the Masti League

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: When television’s charming lead Nishant Malkani decided to swap his daily-soap drama for Bollywood’s most mischievous franchise, Masti 4, it wasn’t just another casting update—it was a reinvention story straight out of a movie script. The actor, who once ruled hearts in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega and grabbed headlines on Bigg Boss 14, has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation—physically, emotionally, and professionally. For this latest installment of the cult comedy series, Nishant stars alongside the iconic trio Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, as well as Tusshar Kapoor,…

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HDFC Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit, Surpasses ₹18,000 Crore Mark

Arijit Bose

Mumbai/ Lucknow: HDFC Bank has announced its financial results for the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting a robust 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone net profit. The bank’s profit after tax (PAT) reached ₹18,641.28 crore, compared to ₹16,820.97 crore in the same period last year. The net interest income (NII) — the difference between interest earned and interest paid — rose 4.8% to ₹31,551.5 crore from ₹30,113.9 crore a year ago. The bank’s core net interest margin stood at 3.27% on total assets. Other income (non-interest revenue) for the quarter…

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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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