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Anjali Arora says playing Mata Sita came with immense responsibility

Anjali Arora says playing Mata Sita came with immense responsibility

Actress Anjali Arora, who is set to portray the character of Sita in the upcoming film ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki’, has said that for her, the character represents immense strength, dignity, patience and faith. She also said that she is hugely inspired by her inner courage and grace. 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

Sunil Pal reacts to Samay Raina returning with India’s Got Latent season 2: ‘Apne mata pita ko bethaye, tab manunga’

Sunil Pal reacts to Samay Raina returning with India’s Got Latent season 2: ‘Apne mata pita ko bethaye, tab manunga’

After the controversy last year, Samay Raina deleted all episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube. However, in his recent comeback comedy special, Samay announced that he would soon return with season 2 of the show, leaving fans excited. Now, comedian Sunil Pal, who had earlier called Samay a “terrorist” during the controversy, has reacted to the announcement. Sunil Pal and Samay Raina on The Great Indian Kapil Show Sunil Pal talks about India’s Got Latent 2 While interacting with the media at a recent event of the movie September 21, Sunil was asked his views on Samay announcing season 2 of India’s Got Latent. He said, “main khush hoon, main chahta hoon uss show mein, voh apne mata pita ko bethaye (I am happy. I want him to invite his parents to sit on that show).” When asked if he would like to go to the show as well? Sunil replied, “Main toh nahi jaaunga kyunki voh itna bada show hai, mere layak nhi hai, main toh bahut chota artist hoon. Lekin Samay Raina …

Sheetla Mata Devi hospital marred by delays, deadline revised again

Sheetla Mata Devi hospital marred by delays, deadline revised again

Gurugram: The construction of the much-awaited Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Sector 102, Kherki Majra, remains incomplete even after four years, with authorities revising deadlines six times since the work began. Originally announced nine years ago, the project is now expected to be completed by December 31, officials said (HT Archive) Originally announced nine years ago, the project is now expected to be completed by December 31, officials said. The construction work began on April 1, 2022, after being awarded on January 12, 2022, with an initial deadline of July 31, 2024. However, repeated delays, attributed to factors such as GRAP-induced restrictions and administrative hurdles, led to multiple revisions of the deadlines – October 2024, March 2025, April 2025, June 2025, and March 2026. Officials claim that around 81% of the construction work has been completed. The ₹541.82-crore project is being developed on 30.08 acres and will include a medical college, an 883-bed hospital, a trauma centre, academic blocks, hostels, and residential facilities equipped with modern IT and security systems. “The …

‘This is outrageous’: Gabriella Demetriades hits back after Shobhaa De slams Arjun Rampal’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ speech | Bollywood News

‘This is outrageous’: Gabriella Demetriades hits back after Shobhaa De slams Arjun Rampal’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ speech | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMar 26, 2026 08:22 PM IST Arjun Rampal is receiving widespread acclaim for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, where he plays Major Iqbal, an ISI officer in Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller. However, his recent gesture at an awards event, where he ended his speech with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, did not go down well with writer Shobhaa De, who criticised it in her latest column. Rampal’s partner, Gabriella Demetriades, has now responded to her remarks. What Arjun Rampal said At the HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, Arjun Rampal spoke about his experience working on Dhurandhar 2 and also opened up about witnessing the 26/11 attacks firsthand. He said, “On my birthday, I saw the horrors of 26/11 play out. In the morning, when I drove back home, I had to stop at least three times because I felt like I was going to be sick. When Aditya Dhar narrated the 26/11 sequence to me, I knew I was going to have my revenge, and that’s what I did with Dhurandhar. All …

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

Actor Arjun Rampal is garnering praise for his performance in Dhurandhar The Revenge. He plays Major Iqbal, a ruthless and calculating ISI officer in the spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. At HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards held a few days ago, Arjun spoke about his experience working on the film during his acceptance speech and ended by saying, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’ Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, has come out in his support. What Gabriella said Writer Shobhaa De criticised this in her latest column in The Print, titled, ‘Why Arjun Rampal saying ’Bharat Mata ki Jai’ should worry Bollywood audiences.’ This post has now caught the attention of the actor’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, who slammed it in the comments. She wrote, “This is outrageous.” Earlier, during his appearance at HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, Arjun Rampal recalled witnessing the horrors of the attacks first-hand and revealed how working on Dhurandhar felt like a form of personal revenge. He said, “On my birthday, I saw the horrors of 26/11 play out. In the morning, …

Full house, ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ chants in Delhi-Meerut RRTS a day after launch; 1 lakh riders recorded| India News

Full house, ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ chants in Delhi-Meerut RRTS a day after launch; 1 lakh riders recorded| India News

On day 1 after its launch, the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut network on Monday recorded the highest-ever ridership, crossing the 1 lakh-mark. The estimated travel time in the RRTS, from Delhi to Meerut, is 55 minutes. The frequency of trains at all 16 stations is 15 minutes. (ANI) The record-setting ridership came just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the remaining sections of the Namo Bharat RRTS, a 5km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and a 21km section between Meerut and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh, marking the completion of the RRTS project. “On Monday, with the last train scheduled to depart at 10pm, NRCTC expects the total ridership to surpass 1 lakh commuters,” the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said earlier. ALSO READ | RRTS meets Delhi Metro: Sarai Kale Khan gets boost as biggest transport hub in capital The corporation further stated that this was the highest ridership recorded on the corridor so far. Chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” …

Sudha Chandran says she drank 4 litres of water in 6 minutes during her trance-like state during mata ki chowki: ‘People said I was drunk’ | Television News

Sudha Chandran says she drank 4 litres of water in 6 minutes during her trance-like state during mata ki chowki: ‘People said I was drunk’ | Television News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 7, 2026 07:25 PM IST Actor Sudha Chandran is a veteran of Indian television and is one of the most successful stars of that space. But recently, a video of hers was widely shared on social media as she attended a mata ki chowki. Sudha was hosting the event at her home, and in a video from the event she could be seen in a trance-like state, and had to be helped by her family members. In a recent interview, the actor broke silence on the matter and shared her experience. The actor told Hindi Rush that she isn’t very clear on the details of the incident and only remembers what her family members told her afterwards. She said, “I don’t remember what I was when I was in that zone. I won’t even say that the goddess herself entered me, because if that happens, your body will explode. No human can endure that energy. Some percentage of her might have entered me as a blessing; that’s it. Maybe it was …

Sudha Chandran gets overwhelmed with emotion during Mata Ki Chowki. Watch | Television News

Sudha Chandran gets overwhelmed with emotion during Mata Ki Chowki. Watch | Television News

Actor-dancer Sudha Chandran was recently overwhelmed with emotion during a Mata ki Chowki. Several videos from the prayer function have since gone viral. One of the videos showed Sudha watching a dancer perform Tandava, with intense focus. As a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer herself, her keen interest in the performance was natural; however, the video captured her deeply immersed in the moment. ALSO READ: ‘Rajesh Khanna came in an air ambulance, had drip in his hand, could only shoot for 45 seconds straight’: R Balki recalls superstar’s last ad shoot In another video, Sudha Chandran is seen visibly emotional while seated, with those around her offering comfort and support. She was later helped to her feet by the people surrounding her as she continued to express her emotions. Her reaction subsequently drew attention in the comments section of the post. A user on Instagram sympathised with Sudha Chandran and wrote, “All her hidden emotions and grief find an outlet in the name of God, as it feels like the safest way to express them.” Many users …

Kashmiri Trader Harassed, Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ In Haryana | India News

Kashmiri Trader Harassed, Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ In Haryana | India News

Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 21:19 IST A Kashmiri shawl seller allegedly faced harassment in Haryana. J&K Students Association and leaders like Iltija Mufti and Sajad Gani Lone demand urgent action. A screengrab from the the purported video. (Credit: X) A Kashmiri shawl seller was allegedly harassed and forced to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ slogan in Haryana’s Fatehabad area. This alleged incident has sparked outrage. The J&K Students Association claimed that a Kashmiri youth selling warm clothes in Fatehabad was harassed by a right-wing individual, who allegedly grabbed him by the collar and forced him to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram’ slogans. When the youth refused, he was reportedly threatened, choked, and subjected to humiliating treatment, the association claimed. “A Kashmiri youth selling warm clothes was accosted by a right-wing element in Haryana’s Fatehabad, who was holding a Kashmiri vendor by his collar and forcing him to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram’. When the youth refused, he was threatened, grabbed by the neck, choked, and subjected to humiliating and …

LG addresses 11th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

LG addresses 11th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday spoke about the imperative of shifting from outdated, rote learning system to more modern and skill-based learning approaches to meet the demands of an evolving world. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hands out degrees at the 11th convocation ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra on Saturday. (PTI) “Our endeavour should be reduction in curriculum load and development of adaptable skills for future jobs. Even if a single student of any higher education institution is unemployed or not setting up his or her enterprise, then it clearly means that the educational institution and its teachers have not done their work honestly,” he told a gathering of students at the 11th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Sinha called upon the students to create new paths in life, give new direction to life, explore new aspects and suggest new ways for the prosperity of the nation. “To achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047, every student, every educational institution will have to fulfil …