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Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy remembered on death anniversary

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy remembered on death anniversary

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Congress leaders and workers on Saturday remembered former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy as a leader of the people and as the prime mover behind major initiatives such as the Vizhinjam international seaport. Paying his tributes to Chandy in a Facebook post, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the former Chief Minister taught that it was the duty of every public activist to hold close the common people. Mr. Satheesan added that he was trying to model himself on Chandy as he now occupies the Chief Minister’s chair. At a function organised at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram to mark Chandy’s death anniversary, Electricity Minister and KPCC president Sunny Joseph said no other political organisation can claim to have had a leader like Chandy, who travelled the length and breadth of the State and communicated with the people. For him, ‘Janasambarkam’ was not just an official mass connect programme, but part of his daily life, Mr. Joseph said. Former KPCC president V.M. Sudheeran said that it was Chandy who transformed the Kerala Students’ …

He had a +3 advantage over Praggnanandhaa. Then this IITian remembered who he was playing | Chess News

He had a +3 advantage over Praggnanandhaa. Then this IITian remembered who he was playing | Chess News

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4 min readUpdated: May 4, 2026 09:24 PM IST Shoan Raj has shown the image to at least 30 people. It is a screenshot from a chess game, taken at move 11. It shows that Shoan — a third year Electrical Engineering student at IIT Delhi and captain of its chess team — had a +3 advantage over Praggnanandhaa, one of the strongest grandmasters in the country. A +3 advantage in chess is the equivalent of having an extra bishop or knight over your opponent — or three additional pawns on the board. A position most players would convert without thinking twice.Shoan did not convert it. “If it were any other opponent in front of me, I wouldn’t even think twice before playing the correct move,” he says. “But simply because I was facing Pragg, I felt like he’d played some trick. So I didn’t capitalise. There is a mental factor attached to playing one of the best players in India.” He fumbled. Pragg won. The screenshot remains — a document of the moment a …

Priyadarshan says Aditya Dhar has created ‘historic revolution’ with Dhurandhar: ‘He will be remembered like Sholay’s makers’ | Bollywood News

Priyadarshan says Aditya Dhar has created ‘historic revolution’ with Dhurandhar: ‘He will be remembered like Sholay’s makers’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readKochiMar 30, 2026 04:50 PM IST Unlike usual blockbusters, whose fanbases mostly consist of the general public, director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise has also managed to impress a large number of film professionals, including highly revered actors and filmmakers, thus ranking among the most influential Bollywood movies in recent times. Among the many celebrities who have stepped forward to laud Aditya and the spy actioner’s team is ace filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has been endorsing the franchise since the first installment’s release in December 2025. Pointing out that the Dhurandhar movies have thrown Bollywood out of gear, Priyadarshan recently noted that Aditya proved that success is tied solely to the director’s conviction, not to any conventional norms stipulated by the industry. “Today, Aditya is motivating me. I never taught him anything, but he learnt while working. He is motivating me through his work,” he said during a conversation with Hindustan Times. For the unversed, Aditya served as a dialogue writer in Priyadarshan’s films Aakrosh (2010) and Tezz (2012) before making it big in the …

‘Aditya Dhar has broken the complete theory of Bollywood’: Priyadarshan says Dhurandhar will be remembered like Sholay

‘Aditya Dhar has broken the complete theory of Bollywood’: Priyadarshan says Dhurandhar will be remembered like Sholay

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As Dhurandhar 2 gallops towards the ₹1500 crore mark at the worldwide box office, the film’s cultural impact is being discussed by cinephiles and industry insiders equally. The two Dhurandhar films, directed by Aditya Dhar, have outgrossed even Baahubali, earning over ₹2400 crore together. Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has been profuse in his praise of the film and its director, has now compared it to the iconic blockbuster Sholay. Aditya Dhar had assisted Priyadarshan on two of his films before turning director. Priyadarshan on Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar In a chat with Hindustan Times, Priyadarshan is all praises for Aditya, who assisted him on Aakrosh and Tezz. “Today, Aditya is motivating me. I never taught him anything, but he learnt while working. He is motivating me through his work,” says the veteran filmmaker who is soon returning to Hindi films with Bhooth Bangla. Priyadarshan and Aditya go back almost two decades. Before making his directorial debut with Uri, Aditya not only assisted Priyadarshan but also served as the dialogue writer on two of his films. Priyadarshan …

On this day: Sachin Tendulkar played his last ODI, now remembered for Virat Kohli’s masterclass against Pakistan | Cricket News

On this day: Sachin Tendulkar played his last ODI, now remembered for Virat Kohli’s masterclass against Pakistan | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 18, 2026 07:29 PM IST It’s fitting in a way that Sachin Tendulkar’s last ODI appearance, on this day 14 years ago, coincided with his heir apparent firmly taking on the mantle of India’s batting talisman. Virat Kohli already had Hobart – the unbeaten 133 off 86 balls against Sri Lanka helping India chase down 320 well inside 40 overs, keeping alive their hopes of making the tri-series final. The way the youngster dealt with the menace of Lasith Malinga – still a formidable force with his speed, yorkers, deception and change of pace – was a sight to behold. The Slinger went for 96 runs in just 7.4 overs that day. But the knock against Pakistan 18 days later in Dhaka, where the Delhi boy’s mammoth 183 off 148 balls helped the team chase down 329 with more than two overs to spare, firmly gave him the moniker ‘chase master’. It wasn’t known then but Tendulkar’s innings of 52 off 48 balls turned out to be his last in ODI cricket, …

BAFTA Awards 2026: Dharmendra remembered in emotional In Memoriam segment

BAFTA Awards 2026: Dharmendra remembered in emotional In Memoriam segment

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The 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) struck an emotional chord on Sunday night as it paid tribute to late Dharmendra during its In Memoriam segment. The Indian actor, who passed away in November last year, was remembered among global cinema icons, in a moving nod to his legacy. Dharmendra passed away on November 24 last year at his residence in Mumbai. Dharmendra remembered at BAFTA The 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards ceremony was held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. Jessie Ware took to the stage and sang an emotional rendition of Barbra Streisand‘s The Way We Were as she paid tribute to figures from the world of film who passed away over the last year. The emotional musical tribute was accompanied by a video package remembering the icons the world lost over last year. The In Memoriam segment remembered icons such as Diane Keaton, Terence Stamp, Catherine O’Hara, Rob Reiner, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Robert Duvall, Tom Stoppard, Brigitte Bardot, Lalo Schifrin, Michael Madsen and Val …

Catherine O’Hara’s answer to role ‘she’d be remembered by’ is making fans emotional: ‘She was the world’s mom’

Catherine O’Hara’s answer to role ‘she’d be remembered by’ is making fans emotional: ‘She was the world’s mom’

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Catherine O’Hara, whose roles felt like a ‘hug on screen’, passed away at the age of 71 on Friday. She breathed her last at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her reps at CAA confirmed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Catherine O-Hara old video from an airport is going viral. The actor, known for her roles in movies like Home Alone and series like Schitts Creek, was a fan favourite and tributes are pouring in from all over the world. A video, one of her last, is also being heavily shared online. Catherine’s viral video Posted by Instagram user @cultureapothecary, it shows Catherine’s run-in with a fan at an airport. With grey hair and a thick coat, she looks warm and lovely as ever. The cameraperson tells her that she is their favourite actress ever but Catherine hushes them, not ready to believe it. They then asked her what role she would like to be remembered by, when she softly says, “Mother, of my children.” The video is followed by a …

Drunk Raj Kapoor called Dev Anand at 2 am, demanding to watch Guide, cried over the phone: ‘He remembered nothing the next day’ | Bollywood News

Drunk Raj Kapoor called Dev Anand at 2 am, demanding to watch Guide, cried over the phone: ‘He remembered nothing the next day’ | Bollywood News

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Raj Kapoor is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. For many in the industry, a word of praise from him would have been nothing short of a dream come true. A similar moment presented itself in the life of actor-writer-director Vijay Anand—popularly known as Goldie Anand—the younger brother of legendary actor Dev Anand. However, in a rather strange turn of events, Raj Kapoor reportedly never acknowledged Vijay Anand in person, despite praising him profusely behind his back prompting Vijay to believe he was ‘insecure’. The incident took place around the release of Vijay Anand’s fifth film, Guide—an adaptation of RK Narayan’s 1958 novel The Guide. While the English-language version of the film, failed at the box office, the Hindi adaptation went on to become a landmark in Indian cinema. Recently, Mohan Churiwala, one of Dev Anand’s closest friends and associates, recalled the episode in a conversation with Vickey Lalwani. Recounting what Vijay Anand once told him, Churiwala said, “Goldie sahab shared this story with me. He said …

PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise, says her contributions will be remembered

PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise, says her contributions will be remembered

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Bangladesh’s former PM and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a historic leader whose contributions to her country and relations with India will always be remembered.  In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh.” He added, “As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered. I recall my warm meeting with her in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that her vision and legacy will continue to guide our partnership. May her soul rest in peace.” Begum Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80, her party confirmed. According to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), she died at around 6 a.m. …

‘Contributions Towards India-Bangladesh Ties Will Be Remembered’: PM Modi Condoles Khaleda Zia’s Death | World News

‘Contributions Towards India-Bangladesh Ties Will Be Remembered’: PM Modi Condoles Khaleda Zia’s Death | World News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 10:11 IST PM Modi recalled his meeting with Khaleda Zia in 2015 and hoped that her vision and legacy would continue to guide the India-Bangladesh relationship. In June 2015, during a two-day visit to Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Khaleda Zia. (Image: X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended condolences on the death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He also recalled meeting her in 2015 and hoped that her vision and legacy would continue to guide the  India-Bangladesh relationship. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh. May the Almighty grant her family the fortitude to bear this tragic loss.” “As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered.” “I recall my warm meeting with her in …