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Inside Mika Singh’s 100-acre Delhi farmhouse with helipad, gurudwara, studio, 200 staff and mustard fields

Inside Mika Singh’s 100-acre Delhi farmhouse with helipad, gurudwara, studio, 200 staff and mustard fields

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Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan recently took a tour of singer Mika Singh’s sprawling 100-acre farmhouse in Delhi, accompanied by her longtime cook Dilip. Farah was welcomed in style as Mika greeted her with a bouquet of flowers, while his large staff — including armed security personnel who accompanied the singer throughout the shoot — stood by. As she looked around at the massive estate, Farah couldn’t help but marvel at the scale of it all. Quipping about the grandeur, she joked, “Like Randhir Kapoor once said — ek hota hai ameer aur ek hota hai raees (There’s a difference between being rich and wealthy).” She then teased Mika, asking if Salman Khan had seen the property yet. When Mika replied that he hadn’t, Farah laughed and said, “He will forget Karjat after seeing this!” Salman Khan’s farmhouse in Karjat is a popular destination where the star is often seen spending time with his family and industry colleagues. Inside Mika Singh’s farmhouse which is spread over 100 acres and houses many animals. (Photo: Farah Khan/YouTube) The farmhouse …

From fields to first rank: The story of Rajubai Gujjar

From fields to first rank: The story of Rajubai Gujjar

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India has among the lowest rates of female workforce participation in the world, with women comprising just 29 per cent of the labour force. This could be attributed to several factors: a rigid gendered division of labour that leaves women responsible for childcare, eldercare, cooking, cleaning, and other unpaid work; social norms that restrict their mobility and decision-making; and limited job creation overall, which often sidelines women first. The College of Agriculture was established in Pune in 1908. (HT FILE) Yet, agriculture is a major exception. This sector rests heavily on women’s labour. In 2023–24, nearly 64.4 per cent of female workers were engaged in agriculture, compared to 36.3 per cent of men, according to the Economic Survey of the Government of India for 2025-26. This “feminisation of Indian agriculture” is not a recent phenomenon. For centuries, women have toiled in the fields without the power to make decisions. Dismissed as lacking practical wisdom, they were confined by men to relentless labour, within the home and on the land. In the nineteenth century, however, a woman …

Zee 24 Ghanta’s Ananya Samman 2026 RETURNS to honour Unsung Heroes transforming society across fields

Zee 24 Ghanta’s Ananya Samman 2026 RETURNS to honour Unsung Heroes transforming society across fields

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Zee 24 Ghanta’s Ananya Samman 2026 RETURNS to honour Unsung Heroes transforming society across fields Home News and Gossip Zee 24 Ghanta’s Ananya Samman 2026 RETURNS to honour Unsung Heroes transforming society across fie… Ananya Samman is not restricted to any certain field or type of accomplishment. It celebrates teachers, artists, athletes, authors, social fighters, cultural guardians, and those from music and movies who have significantly impacted society via their work. Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman 2026: In a world where attention is fleeting and news stories change every minute, some people still work in silence without ever expecting recognition. They are not in vogue. They don’t become well-known. Nonetheless, their effort keeps communities united. Ananya Samman 2026, one of Zee 24 Ghanta’s most prestigious programs, is returning to honour such people. This yearly award honours people who have devoted their lives to the betterment of society without pursuing fame. It is a forum designed to express appreciation rather …

Water crisis threatens paddy fields in various panchayats in Thrissur; farmers warn of mass protests against KSEB

Water crisis threatens paddy fields in various panchayats in Thrissur; farmers warn of mass protests against KSEB

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A paddy field in Aloor grama panchayat that is facing acute water shortage. Farmers in Velookkara, Aloor, Puthenchira and Mala grama panchayats of Thrissur district are facing a severe agricultural crisis as crucial irrigation water has failed to reach the paddy fields and adjoining farmlands. The shortage has put both rice cultivation and other crops under serious threat. The worst affected are cultivators in the Kannukettichira–Vazhikkilichira polder, where 35 acres of paddy cultivation initiated in December is now facing drought due to an acute water shortage. Farmers say they have received irrigation water for barely five days since the start of cultivation. The paddy fields and nearby farmlands depend on water from two check-dams—Vazhikkili chira and Venkulam chira. However, these waterbodies have dried up after the flow through the Kottanellur branch canal, which feeds them, was disrupted. Farmers allege that the crisis was triggered by the failure of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to release water from its dams into the irrigation system. They point out that water from the Lower Sholayar and Peringalkuthu …

Mahayuti fields Muslim candidates to woo voters ahead of January 15 polls

Mahayuti fields Muslim candidates to woo voters ahead of January 15 polls

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Ahead of the January 15 civic elections in Maharashtra’s Jalna city, the Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, are making a concerted push to court Muslim voters by fielding candidates from the community, according to the news agency PTI.  Marking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support.  While the Mahayuti partners were initially expected to contest the elections jointly, the alliance fell apart at the eleventh hour following disagreements over seat-sharing. The Jalna Municipal Corporation comprises 65 electoral wards. As per PTI, Muslim voters account for nearly 20 to 25 per cent of the electorate in Jalna and wield decisive influence in wards 2, 4, 10 and 11.  Among the other Mahayuti partners, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena has fielded seven Muslim candidates, while the NCP, headed by Ajit Pawar, has nominated 17 candidates …

‘Who’s going to bat at No.3?’: Anil Kumble slams India playing XI in Kolkata as team fields six left-handers for first time in history | Cricket News

‘Who’s going to bat at No.3?’: Anil Kumble slams India playing XI in Kolkata as team fields six left-handers for first time in history | Cricket News

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India pulled off a surprise move on Friday morning at the Eden Gardens when captain Shubman Gill revealed the possibility of a left-field No.3 for the side against South Africa after Sai Sudharsan was dropped from the XI for the in-form Dhruv Jurel. With Jurel playing as a specialist bat alongside the return of Rishabh Pant, India also made the move to play all four of their spinners with all-rounder Washington Sundar listed at No. 3 in the team sheet. India spin legend Anil Kumble was left baffled with the team management’s move to fit in a string of all-rounders into the XI, with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel also slotted down the order. FOLLOW LIVE: IND vs SA Day 1 Updates “Really surprised at the lineup because I certainly expected Sai Sudarshan to be playing in this Test match. Who’s going to bat at No.3? That will be the question. Washington Sundar has been slotted to bat at No.3 so India will be bowling first. 4 spinners and 2 fast bowlers,” said Kumble on …

Lucy Fields A Crisis, Portia Receives An Offer While Alexis Gets An Unpleasant Surprise

Lucy Fields A Crisis, Portia Receives An Offer While Alexis Gets An Unpleasant Surprise

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Lucy Struggles With Crisis At Annual Ball (Photo Credit – Twitter) The previous episode on General Hospital saw Nina losing her cool in front of Carly, leading to an explosive and violent fight between the rivals. On the other hand, Lulu and Cody got some intel from their snooping, while Sasha found a big reason to panic due to the custody battle and divorce hearing. Carly confided in her daughter Josslyn while Curtis confronted Drew about his behavior and why Portia was acting off. Here’s what the audience can expect from the May 20, 2025 episode of General Hospital when they tune in to ABC to watch the long-running daytime drama based in Port Charles. General Hospital Spoilers: May 20, 2025 The episode on Tuesday features the who’s who of Port Charles arriving on the Nurses Ball red carpet. The much-awaited annual event is here and is being organized by Lucy as usual. The event is special for Port Charles and it’s why Drew and Nina set aside their differences to play the hosts. Posing …

Magnetic Fields Could Significantly Influence Oscillations in Merging Neutron Stars, Study Finds

Magnetic Fields Could Significantly Influence Oscillations in Merging Neutron Stars, Study Finds

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Magnetic fields may significantly complicate how scientists interpret gravitational wave signals from neutron star mergers, a new study has revealed. These collisions, where two super-dense stellar remnants merge, have long offered astrophysicists a way to probe matter under extreme pressure. The results from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Valencia reveal that robust magnetic fields form more complex and lengthy patterns in gravitational waves, thereby making it harder to decipher the inner workings of neutron stars. Results could doom post-merger signal interpretation strategies and the equation of states of dense matter as scientists prepare to observe the next generation of gravitational wave observatories. Magnetic Fields Found to Distort Frequency Signals in Neutron Star Mergers As per the study published in Physical Review Letters, the researchers simulated general relativistic magnetohydrodynamics — how the strength and arrangement of magnetic fields affect the frequency signals from the remnants left behind after a merger. They went represent real-world conditions by applying two different equations of state (EoS) for neutron stars, different magnetic field configurations, and several mass combinations. According …

AAP fields Gopal Italia for Visavadar by-elections in Gujarat

AAP fields Gopal Italia for Visavadar by-elections in Gujarat

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A total of five vacant assembly seats in Gujarat will be contested, including seats in Khambhat, Vijapur, Waghodia, Porbandar, and Manavadar. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced Gopal Italia as its candidate for the upcoming Visavadar Assembly by-election in Gujarat. This election is part of a series of by-elections set to take place on May 7, coinciding with the third phase of the general Lok Sabha elections in the state. A total of five vacant assembly seats in Gujarat will be contested, including seats in Khambhat, Vijapur, Waghodia, Porbandar, and Manavadar. Gopal Italia’s candidacy has drawn significant attention as he is one of the prominent figures within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat. Italia, who has been actively involved in the party’s activities, especially in the state, has emerged as a key face for AAP in the region. Having contested the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections, Italia has been vocal on a range of issues, including governance and corruption. His political rise within AAP has made him a significant challenger to the dominance of …

Agriculture Minister urges quick transfer of farm tech from labs to fields

Agriculture Minister urges quick transfer of farm tech from labs to fields

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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised the need for faster transfer of farm technologies from laboratories to the fields to benefit farmers. File Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday (March 22, 2025) emphasised the need for faster transfer of farm technologies from laboratories to the fields to benefit farmers. Addressing the Indian Agricultural Research Institute’s (IARI) 63rd convocation, Mr. Chouhan stressed the adoption of agricultural machinery, smart farming and advanced digital technologies to address global challenges. “Research will have to be further strengthened to make India a leader in the agricultural sector,” he said, noting that innovations are particularly necessary to increase income for the country’s numerous small and marginal farmers. India’s agricultural growth rate currently stands at 5%, which Mr. Chouhan attributed to the combined efforts of IARI and farmers, resulting in abundant food reserves, according to an official statement. The Minister stressed the need for sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and organic and natural farming practices. He urged students to address agricultural challenges through research, innovation, entrepreneurship and startups. Ministers of State for …