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17 September,2024 06:29 PM ISTThe grand processions for the immersion of Ganesh idols have begun across Mumbai as the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival draws to a close on Anant Chaturdashi. Famous idols such as Lalbaugcha Raja, Tejukaya, and Parel cha Maharaja have started their journey from their respective pandals, accompanied by large crowds of devotees chanting “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (Come soon next year, Lord). The festive spirit fills the streets, especially in Lalbaug, known for its grandeur during the festival. Pics/ Shadab Khan... [Read More]
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16 September,2024 01:26 PM ISTAditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are now `Mr and Mrs`. The couple has dropped pictures from their intimate temple wedding on social media and confirmed their wedding. The couple in a collaborative post on social media surprised all with their wedding announcement. Despite being popular stars in the South and Bollywood, the actors managed to keep their wedding a secret. Here are the cutesy pictures from Aditi & Siddharth`s intimate wedding... [Read More]
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15 September,2024 03:15 PM ISTAs people from Kerala celebrate Onam this weekend, Mumbai`s restaurants and hotels are hosting a wide variety of meals that cater to every kind of diner. You don`t need to be a Malayali to enjoy these because you can simply indulge in a feast that will leave you wanting for more. Here are some of the city restaurants hosting specials for the day... [Read More]
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18 September,2024 10:22 AM ISTOn September 17, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday with significant engagements in Odisha. Born on this day in 1950, Modi`s birthday is marked by the inauguration of crucial welfare initiatives, including the "Subhadra Yojana." A highlight of the celebrations is the launch of 26 lakh PM Awas houses in Gadakana, Bhubaneswar. Modi also met with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban at their homes in Bhubaneswar, emphasizing his commitment to housing and urban development. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the Prime Minister for these events, underscoring a collaborative effort in advancing state and national welfare programs. The day`s activities reflect Modi`s ongoing focus on improving living conditions and supporting the underprivileged through targeted government schemes.... [Read More]
17 September,2024 03:31 PM ISTIt`s PM Modi`s birthday today. PM Modi turned 74. Several leaders and big personalities wished PM a very happy birthday. On September 16, the launch of the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train was marked by a unique and heartfelt celebration, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 74th birthday. The train`s maiden run was filled with reverberations of traditional Vedic mantras as a special gesture to honor the occasion. Students from the ‘Gurukul of Varanasi’ played a central role in this celebration, offering prayers for the Prime Minister’s long and healthy life. Their chants of mantras and recitations of Swasti Vachan imbued the event with a spiritual and festive atmosphere. This ceremonial touch not only highlighted the significance of the new train service but also underscored the deep respect and admiration for PM Modi on his special day.... [Read More]
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16 September,2024 04:34 PM ISTSalman Khan recently visited Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. The Bollywood superstar performed a special Ganesh Puja at the Maharashtra CM`s home, accompanied by his sister, Arpita Khan. Photos shared by the Chief Minister on Instagram captured Salman praying before the idol of Lord Ganesha. Other celebrities, including Asha Bhosle, Shilpa Shetty, Suniel Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt, and Disha Patani, also made appearances at Shinde’s house `Varsha` to seek blessings from Bappa. Moreover, Govinda, R. Madhavan, Rohit Shetty, Rajkumar Hirani, Shekhar Suman, Sonal Chauhan, Sharad Kelkar, Jackky Bhagnani, Aayush Sharma, and others also came to seek blessings from Ganpati Bappa at his home. Watch the video for more stars who attended the puja!... [Read More]
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15 September,2024 03:46 PM ISTOn 15th September, Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat Express trains for Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh from Ranchi. The trains will operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah, and Gaya-Howrah routes. The initial plan was for the PM to flag off the trains from Tatanagar; however, poor visibility and adverse weather conditions prevented his chopper from taking off. Despite this, the launch proceeded virtually. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar were present at Tatanagar station for the event. The Prime Minister`s Office stated that these new Vande Bharat trains will enhance connectivity and provide significant benefits to regular commuters, professionals, business people, and students across the regions.... [Read More]
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