Month: July 2022

UP expressways: Yogi’s highways of progress

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The quick spread of a network of expressways through Uttar Pradesh shows the importance these bringers of development have for the BJP state government Lucknow,ISSUE DATE: Aug 1, 2022 | UPDATED: Jul 22, 2022 13:06 IST A section of the Bundelkhand Expressway; (ANI Photo) The sound of roadrollers, asphalt mixers, trucks and the buzz of teams of labourers are sweeping across Uttar Pradesh, as the Yogi Adityanath government pushes the construction of more roads at a greater pace than ever before. The unremitt­ing focus on road development clearly means it’s high on the agenda for the state government. Indeed, a veritable web of asphalt is fast threading through the state—some expressways, highways and connecting links are ready for a roll, others are approaching completion. Behind all the frenetic activity lies the recognition that roads are a vital part of infrastructure, and are essential carriers of progress that a nation cannot do without. Edited By: Arindam Mukherjee Published On: Jul 22, 2022 Source link

Mame Khan: Everyone wants to be Arijit Singh

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From being the first Indian folk singer to walk the Cannes red carpet, to being sought after by music mavericks like Amit Trivedi and Salim-Sulaiman, Mame Khan is arguably experiencing the kind of fame that few folk musicians have, in commercial music. Khan, who returned to the familiar Anti-Social stage, after a two-year hiatus, admits that the lockdown was a tough one to navigate. “For Manganiyars like me, live performances are the main source of income. While I also have work [in other arenas], they only depend on this source. While we learnt a lot in the past two years, including the use of the digital medium, a lot of difficulty has been encountered,” says Khan, who belted out his all-time hits, Kaisariya balam, Nimbuda, and Chaudhary, and Bollywood songs like Bawaare, and the sufi offering, Duma dum, at yesterday’s performance.  Also Read: When a young Arijit Singh met Shahid Kapoor on the sets of Fame Gurukul Arijit Singh Despite his work being rooted in Rajasthani music, Khan says he has rarely found the need …

When Taapsee Pannu revealed Rishi Kapoor called her a `veteran actor`

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Actress Taapsee Pannu remembered late actor Rishi Kapoor on the sets of `Dance Deewane Juniors`. She had appeared on the show to promote her film `Shabaash Mithu`. Helmed by Srijit Mukherji, this movie is a biopic on former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj where Taapsee will be seen essaying the role of the cricketer. Taapsee shares her experience of working with the late actor: “Rishi Kapoor ji was fun to be around during work. Initially when I met him the first thing he said was, `what kind of name is this, Taapsee?`in jest”. Also Read: Taapsee Pannu sizzles in thigh-high slit dress at `Shabaash Mithu` promotions She continues: “Rishi ji used to call me a veteran actor after knowing that I have done 10 South Indian films. During the `Mulk` shoot, we shared a great bond and had a good time working together. I used to call him a bully bag.” “I used to feel proud listening to the compliments from him. Working with him and getting compliments will always be one of my greatest achievements. …

Udaipur murder | Belief in the extreme

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The NIA investigation into the brutal Udaipur murder suggests that the accused may have been radicalised and recruited by Islamist extremists from across the border Jaipur,ISSUE DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | UPDATED: Jul 8, 2022 22:59 IST The Udaipur murder accused were roughed up at the NIA court premises in Jaipur, July 2; (Photo: ANI) As the National Investigative Agency (NIA) gets custody of the accused in two murder cases being linked to the Nupur Sharma incident—the brutal killing of a tailor in Udaipur in Rajasthan on June 28 and the earlier murder of a pharmacist in Amravati in Maharashtra—it faces significant challenges. The main task for the investigators is to discover whether any more related attacks have been planned. “We know that handlers in Pakistan of the two accused in the Kanhaiya Lal Teli murder in Udaipur did instigate them to do something big,” says a senior officer, adding that it was too early to attribute any cross-border connection to Umesh Kolhe’s killing in Amravati. What worries anti-terrorism agencies in India is whether external …

From `Inside Edge` to `Phone Bhoot`, tracing the journey of Siddhant Chaturvedi

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Siddhant Chaturvedi began his career with Excel Entertainment`s `Inside Edge` in 2017. He`s on the brink of completing half a decade in the industry. With his sports-drama streaming television series, Inside Edge, Siddhant showed the talent he has been gifted with. He then played the rugged rapper in Zoya Akhtar`s `Gully Boy` two years later and charmed audiences and critics alike.  In this year`s `Gehraiyaan`, he tackled a complex yet charming character that oscillates between sensuality and subterfuge. The narrative of the drama transcended intimacy and infidelity and dealt with far darker and more complicated themes one fears facing in life. The talented actor shared screen space with Katrina Kaif in the horror-comedy `Phone Bhoot`, which was released in November last year. He also has `Yodhra` and `Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan` in his kitty. Siddhant Chaturvedi took to his social media in March last year to share pictures of his look – before and after, highlighting his drastic physical transformation for his latest release. He captioned the post `Zain single VS Zain in a relationship`, …

And the looms fall silent

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From pashmina shawls to carpets, Kashmiri handicrafts are a global brand. But a glut of cheaper products and low wages are driving many skilled artisans to abandon their profession Srinagar,ISSUE DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | UPDATED: Jul 2, 2022 09:51 IST Gulzar Ahmad Zargar, who quit carpet weaving as the wages were too low; (Photo: Yasir Iqbal) Half a century before Thomas Moore’s Oriental romance, Lalla Rookh (1817), extolled the beauty of Kashmir as a paradise on earth to the West, its handicraft, especially textiles and shawls, had conquered European capitals. Everyone was bewitched by Pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls—Napoleon gave them to empress Josephine and Queen Victoria was a lifelong devotee. Light and soft, warm and woven in exquisite patterns and designs, Kashmiri shawls became synonymous with the luxury and comfort of the finest wool: ‘Cashmere’. Shawls were the premium articles from Kashmir, but intricately carved walnut wood, willow wicker craft and carpets were also prized. Edited By: Vishakha Sharma Published On: Jul 1, 2022 Source link