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Guru Purnima Special: Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey and Geeta Kapoor Celebrate the Power of Mentorship on India’s Best Dancer Season 5

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: As the nation celebrates Guru Purnima, the judges and host of Sony Entertainment Television’s dance reality show India’s Best Dancer Season 5 reflected on the invaluable role of mentors, teachers and guides who shape an artist’s journey. Celebrated actors and dance icons Karisma Kapoor, Javed Jaffrey and Geeta Kapoor shared heartfelt messages highlighting how their own gurus influenced their careers and how mentorship continues to inspire the contestants on the show. Karisma Kapoor, judge of India’s Best Dancer Season 5, said growing up in a family deeply connected with…

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Trump’s Generic Drug Tariff Plan Poses Fresh Challenge for India’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The global pharmaceutical industry is facing a potential shift after former US President Donald Trump announced a roadmap to impose steep tariffs on imported generic medicines, a move that could significantly impact India’s pharmaceutical exports and reshape global drug supply chains. Under the proposed policy, generic medicines imported into the United States would continue to enjoy zero tariffs until 2028. Thereafter, import duties could rise sharply, with tariffs increasing to 100 percent initially and eventually reaching 200 percent. The proposal is aimed at encouraging pharmaceutical companies to manufacture…

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Sarvesh Kushare Scripts History with India’s First Commonwealth Games Men’s High Jump Silver

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India’s Sarvesh Kushare etched his name into the history books by winning the country’s first-ever silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games, adding another milestone to an extraordinary season for Indian athletics. The 31-year-old from Maharashtra cleared 2.25 metres in a gripping final to finish second behind Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford, who claimed gold on countback after both athletes failed to clear 2.28 metres. England’s Jack Kimani secured the bronze with a best effort of 2.20 metres. Kushare’s silver surpassed India’s previous best performance in the…

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From Adversity to Glory: Sharmila Dhankar’s Golden Journey Inspires India

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: Every gold medal has a story, but few are as extraordinary as that of India’s Sharmila Dhankar. On a memorable evening at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the 40-year-old para athlete created history by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in para-athletics. Her remarkable throw of 9.81 metres in the Women’s Shot Put F57 final also ended a two-decade wait for an Indian para-athletics medal at the Games. For Sharmila, however, the triumph represents far more than sporting success. It is the culmination of a lifelong battle…

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India’s Leading Defence Analysts (2026)

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India’s defence and strategic affairs ecosystem is shaped by a distinguished group of military veterans, journalists, and policy experts whose analyses influence public discourse, government thinking, and international understanding of national security. Their expertise spans military operations, defence procurement, geopolitics, border security, emerging technologies, and foreign policy. While no official ranking exists, the following list is based on professional credibility, military experience, research output, journalistic excellence, influence on strategic discourse, and public engagement. 1. Nitin A. Gokhale A veteran defence journalist with more than four decades of experience, Nitin…

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Jyotirmayee Nayak Crowned Winner of Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian Idol Season 16

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: After months of memorable performances, inspiring journeys and exceptional musical talent, Sony Entertainment Television has crowned Jyotirmayee Nayak as the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, marking the culmination of one of the show’s most celebrated seasons. Hailing from Odisha, Jyotirmayee clinched the coveted title with a captivating rendition of “Saiyaan O Saiyaan”, impressing judges and audiences alike. She emerged victorious over fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myiskme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishq Shukla, earning recognition as India’s newest singing sensation. Throughout the competition, Jyotirmayee consistently won…

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Lifestyle Diseases Now India’s Biggest Health Challenge, Says Stem Cell Expert Dr B.S. Rajput

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India is undergoing a rapid epidemiological transition, with lifestyle-related and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) replacing infectious diseases as the country’s most pressing public health challenge, according to leading physician and regenerative medicine specialist Dr B.S. Rajput. Speaking at the SPARK Health Dialogue, jointly organised by the Social and Economic Sustainability Research Foundation and Anusandhan Evam Gyan Manch at Hotel Fortune BBD in Lucknow, Dr Rajput stressed the need for preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and evidence-based regenerative medicine to tackle the growing burden of chronic illnesses. A senior…

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‘Anantam-2026’: A Grand Confluence of Women Entrepreneurship and Indian Craftsmanship

Arijit Bose

Over 50 brands from across the country participated in the FICCI FLO Lucknow exhibition; rural women entrepreneurs provided a complimentary platform FLO National President Puja Garg stated—Women entrepreneurship is the greatest driving force behind India’s economic progress Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chairperson Simran Sahni, the FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter hosted the grand fourth edition of its highly anticipated lifestyle and women entrepreneurship exhibition, ‘Anantam-2026’, at Hotel Hyatt Regency on Thursday. Featuring impressive participation from women entrepreneurs, artisans, and renowned lifestyle brands from across the nation, the exhibition remained a…

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Operation Sindoor Demonstrates India’s Resolve Against Cross-Border Terror: Rajnath Singh

Arijit Bose

Dras: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism, asserting that any future provocation from Pakistan would be met with a stronger and more determined response. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, he reiterated that India would hold both terrorists and those supporting them equally accountable. Referring to the operation as a defining example of India’s military capability, Singh said Pakistan had blurred the distinction between state institutions and terrorist organisations by providing…

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India’s Record Defence Budget Signals Modernisation Drive Amid Calls for Greater Investment

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has announced its highest-ever defence allocation in the Union Budget 2026–27, reinforcing its commitment to military modernisation, indigenous defence production and national security amid evolving regional challenges. While the record allocation has been welcomed as a major step forward, defence experts say sustained investment and structural reforms will be crucial to address long-term capability requirements. The Ministry of Defence has been allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore for 2026–27, representing a 15.2 per cent increase over the previous year’s Budget Estimates. The allocation accounts for nearly 14.7 per cent…

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