Independence Day Speech (PTI Photo)(PTI08_14_2026_000107B) Every August 15, students across the country step up to the microphone to speak about India’s Independence Day. They recall the courage of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rani Lakshmibai, Sardar Patel and countless other freedom fighters whose sacrifices shaped the country’s journey to independence.But remembering their contribution…
Gajendra Chauhan, the actor best remembered for playing Yudhishthir in the legendary television series ‘Mahabharat’, has professionally crossed paths with two towering figures of Hindi cinema: Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan. In a recent interview, he looked back on working with both actors, sharing recollections that left a lasting impression on him. Chauhan reflects on…
Rahul Gandhi gets relief as SC quashes summons NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a Lucknow trial court’s order summoning leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case over his remarks about VD Savarkar.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu held that the required sanction had not been…
In September 1999, Joan Murray, a 47-year-old Bank of America executive from Charlotte, North Carolina, survived a skydiving accident that left her with devastating injuries. She had jumped from about 14,500 feet when her main parachute failed to open. Her reserve parachute deployed at roughly 700 feet but soon lost its effectiveness. Murray then struck…
Coriander harvested around Nashik is usually sent first to cold-storage facilities in Indore before being transported to Delhi. Dhaniya (coriander) and hari mirch (green chilli) have always been seen as the ‘freebies’ that the vendor gives when you buy vegetables. But the once-ordinary bunch of dhaniya patti has transformed from a complimentary add-on to a…
Manpreet Singh (ANI Photo) India midfielder Manpreet Singh is determined to make his fourth FIH Hockey World Cup a memorable one as the team bids to end a 51-year wait for its second men’s world title.India’s only World Cup triumph came in 1975, and Manpreet believes the current side has the experience, talent and belief…
IGNOU has introduced a one-year postgraduate route for students who have completed four-year undergraduate programmes, covering nine disciplines across arts, commerce and humanities. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced one-year master’s programmes for graduates who have completed a four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). Instead of spending another two years on a master’s degree,…
Amitabh Bachchan recalls strangers walking into Dharmendra’s home and an open-door ‘free for all’ hospitality, warmth and generosity: ‘He had a massive heart’ Amitabh Bachchan has revisited a heartwarming and amusing memory of his late ‘Sholay’ co-star Dharmendra, highlighting the veteran actor’s famously generous nature and open-door hospitality. During ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ Bachchan recalled how…
Gold’s broader trend remains constructive, but the sharp rally has pushed prices into a crucial resistance. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have rallied and the precious metal is now likely to see some profit booking, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold October futures are witnessing profit booking…
Bill Ackman’s investment career can be traced back to a surprisingly modest beginning: a college sales job that earned him $14,000. While studying at Harvard, Ackman sold advertising for the student-produced Let’s Go travel guides on commission, discovering that he had a knack for turning sales into serious money. The experience offered an early glimpse…
