Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST
ISRO marked another milestone as it successfully completed its third consecutive Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment on June 23. Dubbed 'Pushpak', the winged vehicle was released from an IAF Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km and executed a precise horizontal landing, showcasing advanced autonomous capabilities in challenging conditions. Conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, the RLV-LEX-03 mission simulated high-speed landing conditions for vehicles returning from space. ISRO confirmed that the experiment achieved all its objectives, paving the way for future missions like the RLV-ORV, focusing on orbital reusable vehicles.
23 June,2024 01:09 PM IST
Movies Of 2024: In 2024, the Indian film industry gears up for a year of sequels, biopics, and thrilling sagas. Kamal Haasan is to return after 28 years in "Indian 2," while Vicky Kaushal will take up another historical role in "Chhaava." Sidharth Malhotra to navigate a hijack in "Yodha," and Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" will raise the stakes. The much-anticipated "Kalki 2898 AD" starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone unite industry heavyweights for a bilingual sci-fi spectacle. Additionally, diverse narratives like "Emergency," with Kangana Ranaut in the lead Kartik Aaryan's first biopic "Chandu Champion," and "The Crew" promise engaging experiences, setting the stage for a gripping cinematic year. Watch the full video for a meticulous list of movies to watch out for the year 2024!
03 January,2024 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Nepal earthquake has ravaged Nepal with immense loss of lives and property sending shockwaves around the world. In the wake of the catastrophe, Nepalese PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived at the affected areas and took stock of the situation. After assessing the situation, PM Dahal immediately called for a cabinet meeting of the Disaster Management Committee tomorrow. Nepal was jolted by a massive 6.6-magnitude earthquake on the late night of November 03 and continued to feel aftershocks, with a magnitude of 3.3. Meanwhile, Indian PM Narendra Modi had expressed his condolences as he said that he is ‘deeply saddened’ by the loss of lives. India also released an emergency contact number for Indians who require urgent assistance. Efforts are underway to provide medical assistance to those injured in the earthquake. The earthquake's impact has not been confined to Nepal alone, tremors were felt in several districts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar.
05 November,2023 12:13 PM IST
69th National Film Awards: Actress Alia Bhatt was conferred with the Best Actress Award for her performance in the film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' at the 69th National Film Awards in New Delhi. Alia arrived at the ceremony with actor and husband Ranbir Kapoor. Alia donned her wedding saree for the occasion and Ranbir complemented her in a black bandhgala. Ranbir Kapoor seemed proud of his wife Alia as she went up on stage to receive the award. Ranbir was spotted recording the prestigious moment. Actress Kriti Sanon was spotted pulling off the trendy 'Pushpa' pose with Allu Arjun. Watch the full video for more!
18 October,2023 06:07 PM IST
69th National Film Awards: On October 17th, 2023, a ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, where the National Award winners were felicitated by none other than President Droupadi Murmu. The winners were previously announced at a press conference for the 69th National Film Awards in August. A total of 280 feature films from 28 languages and 158 non-feature films in 23 languages were submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for National Award consideration. Alia Bhatt, who won the award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' arrived at the venue wearing her wedding saree. Allu Arjun, who became the first actor from the Telugu film industry to win a National Award in the Best Actor category for the superhit film 'Pushpa' While Kriti Sanon shared the National Award for Best Actress with Alia Bhatt for her brilliant performance in 'Mimi,'. Versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi received the award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Mimi.' Watch the full video to hear more from the winners!#69thnationalfilmawards #aliabhatt #kritisanon #alluarjun #pankajtripathi #karanjohar
18 October,2023 12:41 PM IST
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda, who is on a four-day visit to India, Thursday urged PM Narendra Modi to resolve border issues between the two countries through bilateral talks. Prachanda’s India visit also marks his first bilateral trip abroad after assuming office in December last year. Addressing a joint press meet at Hyderabad House in Delhi, Prachanda said he has extended a cordial invitation to PM Modi to visit Nepal. PM Modi stated that a number of transit agreements were signed between the two nations. Prachanda and Modi virtually flagged off checkposts at Rupaidiha in India and Nepalgunj in Nepal.
01 June,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at Hyderabad House on June 01. Earlier in the day, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in Delhi. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal is on his first overseas visit since he assumed the office in December 2022. On May 31, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Nepal PM.
01 June,2023 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM IST
The makers of Drishyam 2 hosted a success party in the wake of the film's stellar box office performance. The film crossed the ₹ 150 crore mark in its second week. The success party was attended by the film's cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta. The film's producer Bhushan Kumar were also pictured at the party.
01 December,2022 03:29 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
