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99 Songs trailer: AR Rahman’s musical pays homage to last bit of magic left on Earth

99 Songs trailer: AR Rahman’s musical pays homage to last bit of magic left on Earth

Describing his maiden production 99 Songs as an “experiential movie”, music maestro AR Rahman says the film revolves around a man who uses music to navigate the struggles of both the old and new world. The musical drama movie is a story about art and self-discovery of a struggling singer who wants to be a successful music composer. The official trailer for living legend AR Rahman"s 99 Songs is out and boy, it was worth the wait. Starring Ehan Bhatt, Edilsy and Tenzin Dalha in the lead roles, the trailer shows that music is the last form of magic still…
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If conditions don’t improve, country will again lose its independence, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

If conditions don’t improve, country will again lose its independence, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Reiterating his allegation that the three central farm laws will only benefit corporate houses, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that if such conditions persist, the country will again lose its independence. Yadav made this assertion while addressing a public meeting at Mawana near Meerut. Referring to the arrival of the British East India Company to the country, Yadav said the people who have read history know how a trading firm ended up becoming the government of India. Just a law was enacted and the company became the government, he said. Referring to the movement against the exploitation…
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Enrich your kids with Assamese folklore as Burhi Aair Xadhu debuts as web series

Enrich your kids with Assamese folklore as Burhi Aair Xadhu debuts as web series

Guwahati, March 23: Grandma tales are both enriching and entertaining. A unique video series of Burhi Aair Xadhu, called ‘Xadhukothar Kuki’, is enabling young audiences get a taste of Assamese folk tales and understand the beauty of simple storytelling. Burhi Aair Xadhu, which roughly translates as grandma tales in Assamese, is unique because of its concept, narration and the underlying message that adds value to the experience. Web series, ‘Xadhukothar Kuki’, streaming on OTT platform Reeldrama, is an interesting collection of Assamese folktales. The series features fictional grandmother – played by Moni Bordoloi - who, in a very lucid manner,…
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From April 1st, anybody above 45 years can get vaccinated, announces Modi govt

From April 1st, anybody above 45 years can get vaccinated, announces Modi govt

The Narendra Modi government has changed the vaccination rules that will come into force from April 1st. This comes on a day when India detected around 40,000 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours. In case you are eager to celebrate this minor dip, hold your horses! There are several factors that are adding to the present worry of the second wave of the coronavirus. First is the decreasing of the doubling time. The latest health data shows that on March 1st, the doubling time stood at 504.4 days. Whereas, as of today, that doubling time has decreased to just 202.3 days.…
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Tamil Nadu elections: TTV hoped seat in bag, CPM man with jhola stands in the way

Tamil Nadu elections: TTV hoped seat in bag, CPM man with jhola stands in the way

A woman in her 50s selling flowers near the Kovilpatti Vinayagar temple says she has always voted for “MGR katchi (party)”. Until now. Kovilpatti in southern Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district may be one of the most-watched constituencies in this Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, with AIADMK rebel T T V Dhinakaran — who has a lot more at stake than just this poll win — announcing his candidature from here. Also in the race is powerful AIADMK minister Kadambar Raju. But, this woman voter and several others in Kovilpatti have their eyes on a third candidate — the self-effacing K…
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Trinamool breaking records of harassment, corruption, tweets PM Modi

Trinamool breaking records of harassment, corruption, tweets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party in West Bengal of "breaking all previous records of harassment and corruption". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party in West Bengal of "breaking all previous records of harassment and corruption". The Prime Minister's remarks came hours ahead of his visit to Bankura in poll-bound West Bengal where he will be addressing a public meeting at 3.35 p.m. He also hit out at the Congress, Left and Trinamool, saying these parties didn't fulfil…
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Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’

On Monday CM Biren launched the Manipur chapter of the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign which Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched via video conferencing. The chief minister launched the state chapter of the campaign that will continue till November 30, 2021 at a simple function held at chief minister’s secretariat on Monday. After formally launching the campaign, Singh instructed the officials to form a joint committee of water resources department, PHED and minor irrigation for the successful implementation of the campaign to reduce the problem of water scarcity in the next dry season.  He also directed them to…
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Nagaland observes ‘World Water Day’

Nagaland observes ‘World Water Day’

DEPARTMENTS URGE CITIZENS TO CONSERVE WATER AND PRACTICE RAINWATER HARVESTING “World Water Day” (WWD) is observed every year on March 22 to focus attention on the global water crisis. Various departments in Nagaland observed the day under the theme for 2021, “valuing water”. Kohima: Department of PHE organised WWD at DC’s conference hall, Kohima. According to DIPR report, while delivering the keynote address, executive engineer, PHED, R Kohima division, Supongyanger stated that this year’s theme focused on targeting beyond the concerns of cost to include the environmental and socio-cultural value placed on water resources and about what water meant to…
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Congress “Ignored” Northeast region for decades, says Prime Minister Narendra

Congress “Ignored” Northeast region for decades, says Prime Minister Narendra

PM Modi today said that Congress Party neglected the Northeast region for decades but the NDA Government has been focusing on connectivity and social empowerment, reports NDTV. “For decades, Congress ignored the Northeast. Since 2016, the NDA Government focussed on connectivity and social empowerment. Thank you Karimganj for the affection!” PM Modi said in a series of tweets a day after addressing a rally in Assam’s Karimganj. The Prime Minister also assured that the new era of development in West Bengal will commence soon as BJP will win the elections in the state. BJP winning in Bengal would mark the…
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Kartik Aaryan tests positive for COVID-19, says `dua karo` to fans

Kartik Aaryan tests positive for COVID-19, says `dua karo` to fans

Actor Kartik Aaryan has tested positive for the coronavirus. He took to Instagram to share the news with his fans. Sharing a picture of a large 'plus' sign, he wrote, "Positive ho gaya. Dua karo (I am positive. Pray for me)," he captioned his post and even added facepalm and praying emojis. Kartik also had a short conversation with his fans who wished him well. “Get well soon,” wrote one. When one of the fans wrote, “Nothing will happen,” Kartik replied, “It has already happened brother.” Another fan sent ‘get well soon’ message to which the actor wrote, “Great plan.”…
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