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The much-awaited film ‘Andondittu Kaala’ is all set for release on August 29, coinciding with the Gauri Ganesha festival. Ahead of the release, the film’s team launched a moving mother-son song titled “Maharaja Hagendu… Manasaare Haaraiside Neenamma” at a press meet, which began with special prayers to Lord Ganesha.Penned by KGF fame lyricist Kinnall Raj and sung by Sunil Kashyap, the song is being hailed as a “Mother’s Anthem” for its deep emotional appeal. This marks the third track from the film, following two already popular hits.Speaking at the event, lead actor Vinay Rajkumar said, “This film is very special…

Pushpa Arun Kumar, mother of rocking star Yash who debuted with ‘Kothalavadi’ Kannada film as producer, now steps into film distribution with Anushka Shetty’s ‘Ghaati’ Under the banner of PA Productions, in association with Sridhar Krupa Combines, Pushpa Arun Kumar is distributing, for the very first time, the highly anticipated Pan-India film Ghaati starring Anushka Shetty, across Karnataka. The film is set to release grandly on September 5, in a large number of theatres across the state.“With Ghaati, we are beginning our journey in film distribution. Going forward, we plan to distribute films in Kannada as well as other languages…

Since its foundation in December 1920, the Akali Dal has had multiple divisions. Sometimes, nearly half a dozen factions have existed simultaneously.Professor Bhupinder Singh, with the department of political science, DAV College, Ambala, writes in a research paper that generally, “whenever Akalis are out of power, they quarrel with each other, but when they are in power, they quarrel with others”. Also Read: Harsimrat’s take on Op Sindoor sets stage for possible SAD-BJP reunion in Punjab. Why it may not be easy Akali Dal early splits: 1925, 1928 The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was formed in November 1920 during…

With Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar drawing crowds ahead of the coming Assembly polls, the ruling BJP has mobilised its prominent leaders along with those of its NDA allies to project unity as well as counter a possible consolidation of the Opposition’s support base.Rahul’s Yatra, joined by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, has amplified his “vote chori” allegations against the Election Commission (EC) and BJP, sharpening the Opposition INDIA bloc’s attack against the EC’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Some BJP leaders fear the SIR…

An Interpol Blue Corner notice issued at the instance of the Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) played a key role in the arrest of Jagadish Padmanabhan alias Jaga, 42, an accused in a real estate-linked murder in Bengaluru. A close aide of Karnataka BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, Jaga was arrested at the New Delhi airport on Tuesday.Jaga, who had fled Bengaluru shortly after the July 15 murder of real estate operator V G Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva, 44, was identified at an airport in Thailand as a wanted accused in India on the basis of the Interpol notice, CID sources…

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday through a heartfelt social media post. The 38-year-old thanked the BCCI, IPL, and the franchises he represented over the years for the memories and opportunities. “Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today,” Ashwin wrote. Special day and hence a special beginning.They say every ending will have a new start,…

New DelhiAugust 27, 2025 10:55 AM IST First published on: Aug 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM IST Share In a recent interview with Mojo Story on his memoir, veteran journalist, founder of Urdu magazine Nai Duniya, and former MP Shahid Siddiqui claimed that Congress leader Ahmed Patel had pressured him to not publish a 2012 interview with then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on the 2002 riots. He added that Ahmed eventually pushed the SP leadership to expel him – he was the organisation’s general secretary and Rajya Sabha member at this point – and that the party took action…

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, one of the finest batters in the game’s history, has been diagnosed once again with skin cancer. The 43-year-old took to social media to share an update on his condition, posting a photo of a lesion being removed from his nose. Alongside the image, Clarke urged fans to prioritize regular skin check-ups. “Skin cancer is real! Especially in Australia. Another one cut out of my nose today. A friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure but in my case, regular check-ups and early detection is key,” Clarke wrote, thanking…

As Cheteshwar Pujara ends his professional cricket career, many wonder if the world will ever witness another batter with his unique skill set and mental toughness. Pujara, known for his grit and resilience, became the backbone of India’s batting in two historic Test series wins in Australia. Pujara’s Heroics in Australia During India’s 2018–19 tour of Australia, Pujara faced a remarkable 1,258 deliveries across seven innings, playing a crucial role in India’s maiden Test series victory Down Under. He repeated his defiance in the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where his ability to absorb pressure helped India script yet another famous win…

New Delhi: Learning to play the parai, a traditional drum associated with resistance to caste oppression in parts of southern India; staging Theatre of the Oppressed, a participatory performance form from Brazil linked to global Left movements; and practicing Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art built on technique, discipline, and self-defense. These exercises are part of a quiet but broader shift within the Congress party as Rahul Gandhi pushes to reframe its identity around social justice and the empowerment of ‘backward castes’. What began as a refrain in his speeches is now shaping the party’s internal culture. The change is being driven…