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Who was Vithabai Narayangavkar? Lavani legend did not stop dancing despite pregnancy, remained committed to the art form

Who was Vithabai Narayangavkar? Lavani legend did not stop dancing despite pregnancy, remained committed to the art form

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In the Eetha teaser, released on Tuesday, Shraddha Kapoor is seen playing a Maharashtrian folk dancer who goes into labour and gives birth. Next, she turns up on stage saying that she would rather choose death by dancing and become immortal. Did you know that such a shocking incident took place in real life, too? Shraddha plays legendary dance artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar, whose real-life story is no less than a cinematic spectacle. (Also read: Eetha teaser reactions: Internet gushes about Shraddha Kapoor’s dance, awaits fiery box office clash with Yash’s Toxic) Vithabai Narayangavkar captivated audiences with her artistry and dedication to the folk dance form. Who was Vithabai Narayangaonkar? Born on July 1, 1935, in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, Vithabai Narayangaonkar was introduced to the world of performance and tamasha from a very young age. Her father and uncle were in the troupe. Meanwhile, her grandfather Narayan Khude established a traditional travelling folk tamasha troupe, which was later run by her father and uncle under the name Bhau-Bapu Mang. Vitha took the legacy forward from a young …

Kerala Budget 2026: Despite white paper warning, no plan to cut committed expenditure

Kerala Budget 2026: Despite white paper warning, no plan to cut committed expenditure

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After releasing the “Kerala’s Fiscal Health — A Status Report” (white paper), which raised serious concerns over the State’s rising debt burden while strongly criticising the previous Left government for alleged fiscal mismanagement, the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government on Thursday presented its maiden budget. The budget estimates the debt-to-GSDP ratio to come down marginally to 33.5% in 2026-27, compared with 34.87% (actuals, 2024-25) or 34.26% (revised estimates, 2025-26). This is not because debt is expected to fall — the budget in fact projects total outstanding debt to rise 11.6%, from ₹4.89 lakh crore to ₹5.46 lakh crore — but because of its optimistic outlook that GSDP would grow nominally by 14.15% and revenue receipts by 23.8%. Even if the government’s optimistic projections come true, Kerala will indisputably remain among the States with the highest debt burden. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data, the debt-to-GSDP ratio for all States combined stood at 27.01% in 2024-25. The chart below shows the ten States with the highest debt-to-GSDP ratio in 2024-25. However, a …

‘100% committed to zero malpractice’: NTA DG details added layers of security for NEET re-exam

‘100% committed to zero malpractice’: NTA DG details added layers of security for NEET re-exam

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Following a week’s ban on Telegram, National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh claimed that multiple layers of security have been added to avoid any malpractice in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET [UG]) scheduled for 21 June. This statement came a day after the government imposed a temporary ban on Telegram on 16 June. This ban will remain in effect until 22 June. Suggesting that security has been tightened to avoid any irregularities in the conduct of the crucial medical entrance exam this time, Abhishek Singh said, “NTA is committed 100% to ensure that no malpractice will happen. Every question paper has been made in a completely secure manner. We have added layers of security to what is normally done,” ANI reported. Declaring that multiple agencies have been roped in to ensure that the NEET UG exam is conducted in a free and fair manner, he added, “We have taken every single precaution to ensure that nobody who is involved in setting up the question papers or translating them or printing them or …

Esha Deol opens up about co-parenting with Bharat Takhtani: ‘We are deeply committed to…’

Esha Deol opens up about co-parenting with Bharat Takhtani: ‘We are deeply committed to…’

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Actor Esha Deol may have parted ways with Bharat Takhtani in 2024, but the former couple continues to share a warm and respectful bond. Speaking about their equation after the separation, Esha shared that there is mutual respect between them and that they work together as a “team” when it comes to raising their daughters, Radhya and Miraya. After more than 11 years of marriage, Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani announced their separation in 2024. Esha on co-parenting In an interview with Bombay Times, Esha Deol opened up about her life after separation from Bharat and said that parenting remains a joint effort. The actor emphasised that co-parenting remains their top priority, with both committed to ensuring the well-being of their children. “I would say that while I am single, I don’t see myself as a single mom. By the grace of God, Bharat and I are very much a team when it comes to co-parenting our daughters. We are a family, and our children will always come first. To give them love and affection …

‘He is committed and loves playing for England’

‘He is committed and loves playing for England’

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2 min readJun 3, 2026 10:36 PM IST England captain Ben Stokes said that Jofra Archer is committed to the national team despite the pacer missing the first Test vs New Zealand after wrapping up his Indian Premier League commitments for Rajastha Royals on May 29. On Tuesday, England coach Brendon McCullum also cast doubt on Archer’s availability for the second test, which starts June 17, saying he is having “a little bit of a break at the moment” and needs to be assessed. Due to his unavailability, Archer has faced scrutiny from many experts but skipper Stokes said that it’s a sign of the times with the proliferation of franchise leagues around the world. “A lot of the points that people would be making around Jof and that situation I think are to do with the landscape back when they were playing. It’s completely different now. There’s opportunities for cricketers now that there wasn’t 10, 15, 20 years ago. Yes, in an ideal situation, it would be unbelievably great to have everyone who you …

Mahayuti govt committed to justice for Maratha community, says CM Fadnavis as Manoj Jarange ends fast

Mahayuti govt committed to justice for Maratha community, says CM Fadnavis as Manoj Jarange ends fast

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Mahayuti government has consistently worked to ensure justice for the Maratha community, following the withdrawal of activist Manoj Jarange’s indefinite hunger strike, reported the PTI. Manoj Jarange, who has been leading the demand for reservation for the Maratha community, ended his protest after discussions with government representatives and the submission of a 12-point proposal. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

West Bengal committed to handover land to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Minister

West Bengal committed to handover land to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Minister

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BJP leader Ashok Kirtania. File | Photo Credit: ANI West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania on Sunday (May 16, 2026) said the State government was committed to handing over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days for the erection of a fence along the Bangladesh border. Mr. Kirtania, the Food and Supply minister, who represents the Bangaon Uttar constituency in North 24 Parganas district, remarked after visiting his constituency to review the progress of land acquisition and meet Border Security Force (BSF) officials to assess the ground-level developments. He said land acquisition in most parts of the North 24 Parganas district was progressing satisfactorily, but flagged resistance in the Basirhat area. “I had a word with the district magistrate, and I was informed that, except for three mouzas in Basirhat, there are no issues. Some residents of Basirhat are refusing to move from the fencing area, and some families who will fall inside the fencing are refusing rehabilitation,” Mr. Kirtania told reporters. The minister said he directed the District Magistrate to resolve the …

KKR player fined 20% match fee for act committed during LSG match

KKR player fined 20% match fee for act committed during LSG match

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2 min readApr 27, 2026 01:19 PM IST Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was fined 20% of his match fee and accumulated a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials during his team’s match against the Lucknow Super Giants. The incident took place on Sunday when Kolkata were batting first. Raghuvanshi was dismissed in a rare manner in the last ball of the fifth over. When attempting to take a run of a Prince Yadav delivery, Raghuvanshi was sent back by his partner Cameron Green. But the throw towards the wicket hit the Indian batter and when the play went up to the third umpire, it was believed that Raghuvanshi veered from his path to that of the ball and was given out via ‘obstructing the field’. The batter got into a heated argument with the on-field umpires over the decision. It was clear that he and the KKR camp were not happy with the decision made. On his way back to the pavilion, …

Rs 94.88 crore committed: Shark Tank India Season 5 wraps up with 73 deals, here’s which ‘shark’ spent the most | Television News

Rs 94.88 crore committed: Shark Tank India Season 5 wraps up with 73 deals, here’s which ‘shark’ spent the most | Television News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 22, 2026 06:00 PM IST Shark Tank India wrapped up its fifth season this week with a campus special episode. Out of 152 pitches this season, 73 startups secured investments, with total commitments amounting to Rs 94.88 crore. Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal led the season in terms of number of investments. Shark Tank India 5 investment report According to the investment report featured in the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Aman Gupta made the highest number of investments, backing 23 ventures with a total commitment of Rs 24.6 crore. Namita Thapar invested in 22 startups, committing Rs 13.7 crore. Anupam Mittal matched that investment amount, backing 18 ventures in total. Kunal Bahl, meanwhile, invested Rs 13.83 crore across 14 startups. Also Read: Aman Gupta shares his biggest regret from Shark Tank India, says he once shot in a hungover state: ‘I was drinking till 4 am’ Rank Shark Total Investment Amount 1 Aman Gupta ₹24.6 Cr 23 2 Kunal Bahl ₹13.83 Cr 14 3 Namita Thapar ₹13.7 …

India committed to stopping Russian oil buys, says US fact sheet| India News

India committed to stopping Russian oil buys, says US fact sheet| India News

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The White House released a fact sheet late on Monday asserting India has committed to stop purchasing Russian oil, reduce tariffs on “certain pulses”, and ending digital services taxes — claims the Indian government has not officially confirmed and that do not appear in the bilateral joint statement released by both countries last week. The White House fact sheet lists “certain pulses” among agricultural products on which India will reduce tariffs—a category not mentioned in the February 7 joint statement. (File Photo/Reuters) The fact sheet and an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday both state India “has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil” in exchange for removing a 25% tariff penalty. However, the February 7 India-US joint statement makes no mention of Russian oil purchases or any Indian pledge to halt them. The fact sheet said the two sides reached a framework for an interim deal after Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a call. India has not confirmed it will eliminate Russian energy purchases. Foreign …