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The show is a narrative of an inspirational character, Kavya — an IAS Officer whose ambition is to serve the nation and do right by the common man.Sumbul embodies the essence of a resolute and passionate woman who fearlessly makes difficult choices to stay true to her purpose of being an IAS Officer.In an interaction with IANS, Sumbul talked about the show, character, challenges, and the bond she shares with her co-stars.The actress said she found the story very relatable and real. “Real in the sense not someone’s story, but somewhere relatable. So I thought I should do this.”Talking about…

It stars Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Jayesh More and Revathy, and is based on a short story ‘Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro’ by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.Sharing his excitement, Ananth Mahadevan said: “‘The Storyteller’ has emerged as a befitting tribute to the master storyteller Satyajit Ray. Film festivals are not just about showcasing our work; they are a celebration of storytelling and the magic of cinema. It gives me immense pride and it’s the most gratifying moment for all of us as our film is selected as a Closing Night Film at the prestigious Chicago South Asian Film…

The film, which was directed by Amit V. Masurkar, left a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.Talking about the film, Rajkummar said: “When I look back at the incredible journey of ‘Newton’ and see how it still resonates with audiences today, it’s a deeply humbling experience and motivates me to play more critically acclaimed roles. It reminds me that meaningful storytelling has the power to connect across time and place, and I’m incredibly proud to have been a part of it.”In the film, Rajkummar Rao essayed the role of a government clerk named Nutan Kumar, who is determined to…

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) For iPhone buyers in India, Reliance Jio has announced attractive plans which are applicable on ‘Make in India’ iPhone 15 purchased from Reliance Digital, JioMart or Reliance Retail Stores.Customers buying iPhone 15 from Reliance retail or online stores are eligible for a complimentary plan of Rs 399 per month for 6 months (3 GB/day, unlimited voice, 100 SMS/day). This results into complimentary benefits worth Rs 2,394.This offer is applicable for new prepaid activations on plans Rs 149 or above.Non-Jio customers can take a new SIM or do MNP to avail this offer.The complimentary offer will…

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) In a respite for global PC and laptop manufacturers, the government is likely to defer import duty curbs on PCs, laptops and tablets by at least 9-12 months from the October 30 deadline, while asking them to register for the new import process, industry people close to the development told IANS on Friday.The move is set to be a breather for companies like HP, Apple, Dell, Lenovo and others who rely on imports to meet the surge in demand in the country for their PCs, laptops and tablets, especially in the festive season ahead.Meanwhile, the…

The distorted map omitted the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.”We’d like to apologise to our fans in India for the map shown earlier as part of the MotoGP broadcast. It is never our intent to make any statement other than that of support and appreciation for our host country,” it said in an apology post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.”We’re excited to be able to enjoy the Indian Prix of India with you and we’re loving our first taste of Buddh International Circuit,” it added.The controversy erupted when netizens pointed out that the map displayed…

“Till now, we have worked with a total of 50 gram panchayats from the region. The women make around Rs 20 per water test. The income generated through this has improved our individual livelihoods,” she adds.Jal Jeevan Mission is a Central scheme which aims to provide each household with potable drinking water, with over 2.5 crore families targeted in Uttar Pradesh.So far, 4,87,955 rural women have been trained in water testing in the state.The scheme is proving to be a saviour for the people of Bundelkhand not only in terms of providing clean drinking water, but also introducing employment generating…

“Starting today, you can switch between multiple Threads profiles on mobile,” the company posted on Threads from its official account on Thursday.Users will need to long press on the profile icon in the bottom right to swap accounts on its mobile apps. They will need to tap on the “Add profile” option after the long press to add a new profile.”First, long press the profile tab and a menu will pop up. See your other logged-in Instagram accounts? Just tap “Add profile” to log in on Threads. Once you’re logged in, long press the profile tab again to switch between…

Mirwaiz Umar delivered the Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of old Srinagar city today after he was set free from house arrest. Choked with emotion, he cried while ascending the pulpit at the Jamia Masjid. In his sermon, the Mirwaiz appealed for peace and appealed Kashmir Pandits to return back to the Valley. “I was allowed to deliver the sermon at the Jamia Masjid after 212 consecutive Fridays.”People are aware that after August 4, 2019, I was kept under house detention and I was not being allowed to move out of my home due to…

In a video, which went viral on social media, the couple is seen receiving a grand welcome with dhol beats. We can also see a big hoarding on the road that reads: “Welcome to Udaipur Parineeti and Raghav”. It also has an image of the beautiful landscape of the city.On her arrival in Udaipur, Parineeti can be seen greeting people with a big smile. She also looked at the hoarding and blushed. Raghav, who arrived separately, can be seen flashing his famous boyish smile as he acknowledged the greetings of the assembled people.Earlier in the day, Parineeti was spotted at…