A blood donation camp was held at Pondicherry University
The Red Ribbon Club of Pondicherry University received assistance from the Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) in setting up a blood donation camp on February 19, 2025, in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Services and the Blood Center at G.B. Pant Hospital. The university’s Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology hosted…
Rakesh Roshan told even choreographers and directors demand vanity vans today: ‘If you need one on set all the time, why would you…’
In a recent podcast, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan spoke about visuals dominating Bollywood films more than storytelling today.Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan recently spoke about the evolution of the film industry. While he spoke about the changes in the filmmaking process and how things have become easier, he also expressed concern over the strong visual narratives dominating the…
MNRE approves solar pump projects for farmers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, solar pump projects have been approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Launched in March 2019, the program seeks to increase farmers’ revenue through the use of solar energy and lessen reliance on diesel-powered…
Shabana Azmi express she wanted someone else to replace Jyotika in Dabba Cartel: ‘It was actually a mistake’
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi opens up about the rising prominence of casting directors in the Hindi film industry and her co-stars in the Netflix show Dabba Cartel.Actress Shabana Azmi will soon be seen in the Netflix web series Dabba Cartel alongside Shalini Pandey, Sai Tamhamkar, Jyotika, Gajraj Rao, Jisoo Sengupta and Anjali Anand. At the…
Tina Ahuja says father Govinda told her to lose weight as ‘fat doesn’t look unhealthy’, recalls going on crash diet: ‘Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone’
Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja opened up about her father asking her to lose weight in her teens. She also revealed that she has been on crash diets before, but she wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.Actress Tina Ahuja has always been open about her relationship with her father, actor Govinda, and how he would comment on…
Indian Navy apprehends Myanmar poachers with sea cucumbers near Barren Island
In a significant effort to combat illicit poaching, the Indian Navy captured a Myanmarese fishing vessel carrying ten foreigners who were illegally collecting sea cucumbers close to Barren Island, around 262 kilometers east of Port Blair. Approximately 600 kilograms of sea cucumbers, as well as sizable storage tanks, rations, and other fishing gear, were seized…
10 years of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ celebrated by ICDS Urban Project
The ICDS Urban Project, which is part of the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, held a special school enrollment campaign for girls in honor of the tenth anniversary of the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) program. The District Hub for Empowerment of Women organized the event, which took place at the Pentecostal Church, Dairy…
Anil Sharma spoke retaining Priyanka Chopra in Hero after her nose surgery went wrong, reveals if they are still in touch: ‘She became such a big star…’
Gadar director Anil Sharma had revealed how he prevented Priyanka Chopra from leaving the film industry after her nose surgery went wrong.Priyanka Chopra made her Hindi film debut with filmmaker Anil Sharma’s Hero: Love Story of a Spy. Earlier, Anil, best known for directing the Gadar films, had revealed how he prevented Priyanka from leaving…
Pankaj Tripathi opens up about Bollywood’s disconnect with audiences: ‘There’s no magic in cinema anymore…’
In Expresso, Pankaj Tripathi spoke on a range of topics including his childhood, his journey from a small town in Bihar to cinema and the reason behind Hindi cinema’s disconnect with audiences.National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi attended the fifth edition of Expresso in Mumbai on Thursday. The consummate storyteller spoke on a range of topics…
A mini reproductive and child health camp will be organized at Manjery
On February 15, 2025, starting at 9:30 am, Manjery will host a Mini Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Camp as part of the RCH initiative. The Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration, and ANIIMS are working with the Union Territory Health Mission (UTHM) to run the camp. A team of medical professionals, including a pediatrician,…
