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Due to practical considerations, I decided to chop off most of my hair irrespective of whether I could pull off the look, thereby liberating myself from the notion of external validation... [Read More]
10 January,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D`melloAfter months of procrastination, I feel I’m ready to give into the mysterious calling to engage in intricate and meditative work that involves thread and textile, needles and rings and time... [Read More]
03 January,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D`melloIn order to genuinely rest, we must shake off the idea that we have to earn our breaks and resist toxic work cultures that reinforce the notion that most of our waking hours should be spent working... [Read More]
27 December,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D`melloWould this dream be realised if we spent our collective resources on building systems for the common good and held governments accountable for upholding our fundamental right to health?... [Read More]
20 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D`melloFor the first time since my move to Tramin, I feel like making sweets not just for private consumption or charity but to gift neighbours and acquaintances. Is this a sign that I feel ‘at home’ here?... [Read More]
13 December,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D`melloA powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck near Lobuche, Nepal, early on Tuesday morning at 6:35 AM (IST), with tremors also felt across northern India. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 93 kilometres northeast of Lobuche, near the Nepal-Tibet border. (PIC/AFP) ... [Read More]
07 January,2025 02:41 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to commemorate Vijay Diwas. It is observed annually on December 16, marks India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. (PICS/PTI)... [Read More]
16 December,2024 12:02 PM ISTFrom the first train in April 1853 to the most modern train in India- the Vande Bharat Express, the Indian Railways have expanded its network to serve the people to the length and breath of the country. Pics/CR and mid-day file photos... [Read More]
15 April,2024 05:42 PM ISTKrystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned the 71st Miss World at a glittering ceremony co-hosted by filmmaker and celebrity talk show host Karan Johar in Mumbai on Saturday night... [Read More]
11 March,2024 11:04 PM ISTPakistan`s bowling attack is always a treat to watch. In introducing new speed guns to world cricket, Pakistan has never taken a step back since 1971. From Imran Khan to Naseem Shah, Pakistan`s cricket has come a long way (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
08 September,2023 12:02 PM ISTFifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Pic/PTI... [Read More]
16 December,2022 11:52 AM ISTMumbaikars immerse one-and-a-half day Lord Ganesha idols across the city. Over 710 Ganesh idols were immersed till 3 pm. Of these, five idols was from Sarvajanik mandal, 652 idols from households and 53 Hartalika puja materials were immersed till afternoon. Pic/Sameer Abedi, Ashish Raje and Shadab Khan... [Read More]
01 September,2022 08:08 PM ISTBollywood actor Anupam Kher, on Tuesday, shared a happy group picture from director David Dhawan`s 71st birthday bash in Mumbai (All photos/Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Shakti Kapoor`s Instagram account)... [Read More]
17 August,2022 01:32 PM IST | MumbaiVijay Diwas celebrations in Dhaka began with 31 gunshots at sunrise. The Bangladesh Army`s artillery regiment fired 31 rounds to honor the Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War. This day marks December 16, 1971, when General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the head of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, surrendered along with 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. This historic event led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to remember the courage and sacrifices made during the war for freedom and independence.... [Read More]
16 December,2024 11:08 AM ISTDecember 16th — a day that marks the triumph of courage, unity, and freedom. It’s not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day of remembrance, a day we call Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, is celebrated across India to honor a historic victory — the India-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. But the story goes much deeper than just a military victory. Let’s travel back to 1971, a time when the world was divided by the tensions of the Cold War. Meanwhile, India was facing a critical situation to the east. The situation between East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh and West Pakistan which is now Pakistan, had reached a breaking point By 1971, In East Pakistan, people were struggling for independence. The Bengali population had been demanding their rights and a fair share of power for years. East Pakistan, which geographically was far from the capital, Islamabad, felt politically and economically neglected by the central government in West Pakistan. On the occasion of Vijay Diwas 2024, watch the video to know the full story of India-Pakistan 1971 war.... [Read More]
14 December,2024 07:05 PM ISTThe 2024 Lok Sabha Elections concluded on June 4, marking the world`s largest democracy festival. The NDA secured a decisive majority, with BJP leading with 240 seats. On June 9, PM Modi and his ministers were sworn in amid global leaders. Pakistan, unsettled by Modi`s third term, voiced continual hostility. At a June 13 US State Dept briefing, a Pakistani journalist failed to sway opinion against India, alleging PM Modi`s Hindu-centric policies. The US State Dept declined comment on India`s internal affairs, instead celebrating India`s elections. Despite global leaders congratulating PM Modi on June 4, Pakistan awaited his oath ceremony.... [Read More]
20 June,2024 05:22 PM ISTHM Amit Shah pounced on Mallikarjun Kharge’s slip of tongue and slammed him for his mistake. On April 06, Kharge was addressing a public rally in Jaipur when he mistakenly said that PM Modi claims credit for abolishing Article 371. Home Minister Amit Shah was quick to react over Kharge’s mistake and termed it a “horrendous mistake”. Responding to Shah’s tweet, Congress’ Jairam Ramesh clarified Kharge’s words. He also wrote that Mallikarjun Kharge inadvertently exposed “Modi-Shah gameplan on Article 371”. Watch videp for more. ... [Read More]
07 April,2024 02:53 PM ISTPreparations are underway to burn the 171-foot tall effigy of Ravana at Shalimar ground in Haryana’s Panchkula ahead of the Dussehra celebrations on October 23. The 171-foot-tall effigy of Ravana has been built at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. It took about 3 months and around 25-30 labourers to build the effigy. Notably, Dussehra falls on October 24 this year. The festival marks the victory of good over evil. ... [Read More]
24 October,2023 10:05 AM IST | MumbaiBrief: Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began, but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army.In effect a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the India and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 03:09 PM IST | DelhiVijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army. In effect, a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in an open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the Indian and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 12:46 PM IST | MumbaiKL Rahul interacts with media after India defeated Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 match. Following his side`s 101-run win over Afghanistan in their final Super Four clash at Asia Cup 2022, Indian stand-in skipper KL Rahul said that Virat Kohli scoring runs is a huge bonus for the side and his work ethic, attitude and mindset did not change for those two and half years or so when he could not score a century. #ViratKohli #Asiacup2022 #KLRahul #IndiavsAfghanistan... [Read More]
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