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‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’

‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’

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Haq director Suparn S Varma wishes Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday: ‘He ushered India into the age of cable television’ Home News and Gossip Haq director Suparn S Varma wishes Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday: ‘He ushered India into t… Dr. Subhash Chandra – former Rajya Sabha MP and one of India’s most respected and influential media pioneers – turns 75 on November 30. Marking the milestone, Haq Director Suparn S. Varma shared his heartfelt wishes and warm regards. Dr. Subhash Chandra didn’t just build a TV channel – he quite clearly changed the course of Indian media forever. In 1992, when Doordarshan ruled every screen, Dr Subhash Chandra took a bold leap. He launched India’s first private satellite TV channel, Zee. That one bold move opened the doors to cable television, which further led to diverse storytelling, and a new era of entertainment. His vision, grit, and never-give-up spirit reshaped how millions consume content …

In northeast, new era of development ushered in after Modi government came to power, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

In northeast, new era of development ushered in after Modi government came to power, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on March 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI/Sansad TV The government has zero tolerance policy towards terrorism, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday (March 21, 2025) as he also asserted that Naxalism will end in India by March 2026. Replying to a debate in Rajya Sabha on the working of the Home Ministry, he said the Narendra Modi government fulfilled the dream of the architects of the Constitution by abrogating Article 370. Parliament Budget Session Day 8 LIVE “Article 370 was the basis of separatism in Kashmir. But I also thank the architects of the Constitution, they made the provision temporary, and the way to abrogate it was also included in the Article,” Mr. Shah said. “But due to vote bank politics and stubbornness, Article 370 continued. On August 5, 2019, Article 370 was abrogated. The dream of the architects of our Constitution, was that there can’t be two heads, two constitutions and two flags …

Abrogation of Article 370 ushered in a new era J-K, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

Abrogation of Article 370 ushered in a new era J-K, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

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During his speech, Amit Shah stressed the reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and, improvement in the lives of the people who live in the valley Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressing the Rajya Sabha touched upon several developments that happened under the BJP government, stressing the reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, return of normalcy in the lives of the people who live in the valley among many others.  Here are the top quotes from Amit Shah’s Rajya Sabha address:  “Elections are now conducted peacefully in Kashmir. Not a single bullet was fired during the 2024 elections, and there were no complaints of booth rigging. Once, leaders from Delhi would go there to receive the winning certificate while citizens stayed home. Now, 98 percent of people cast their votes. It is PM Narendra Modi who laid the foundation of democracy for the first time in Kashmir.” “PM Narendra Modi govt gave befitting reply to Pakistan with surgical, air strike within 10 days of attacks in Uri and Pulwama.” “10 years …

On This Day: Virat Kohli dismantled Pakistan and ushered in the era of chase master | Cricket News

On This Day: Virat Kohli dismantled Pakistan and ushered in the era of chase master | Cricket News

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On this day in 2012, Virat Kohli smashed his highest ODI score of 183 against Pakistan as a 23-year-old in the Asia Cup in Dhaka. Chasing a daunting total of 330, India pulled off a thrilling victory with 13 balls to spare thanks to Kohli’s brilliance. Virat Kohli the batter had already established his repertoire for notching up more than half the team’s batting totals, as he did in this particular contest. The young Kohli belted 22 boundaries and one six. He came down on Pakistan’s bowlers like a ton of brick. Hafeez himself, faced the full brunt of Kohli the bowler. With wickets tottering at the other end, the then Pakistan captain and opener had managed to stick in the middle till the 10th over. Dhoni had introduced Kohli as his sixth new bowler in the eighth over already. Story continues below this ad During the Covid-19, Kohli has reminisced the knock with R Ashwin in an Instagram live. “Somethings are just meant to him. I remember Sachin and Sehwag had a great partnership …

SMK-Y2K combo ushered in tech growth in Karnataka

SMK-Y2K combo ushered in tech growth in Karnataka

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Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (S.M. Krishna), or SMK as friends fondly called him, was the most tech-savvy, flamboyant, well-informed and widely travelled Chief Minister of Karnataka. His tenure as the Chief Minister, from 1999 to 2004, were the foundational years of Indian IT. Krishna played a huge role in growing the tech industry to a certain size by encouraging Indian and foreign enterprises to invest in Karnataka through his diplomatic interventions and convincing pitches, although in the early 2000s no one could foresee that Bengaluru (Bangalore then) and Karnataka in some years would emerge as the tech flag bearer for the entire country. The State currently accounts for over 40% of the country’s total IT exports worth around $260 billion and houses operations of almost all Fortune 500 firms and a thousand start-ups. Krishna understood the importance and advantage of having IT companies set up operations in Bengaluru, so he encouraged their presence and actively wooed them during his tenure. He knew Craig Barrett, CEO and later Chairman of Intel Corporation, John Chambers, CEO and Executive Chairman of Cisco …

WPL 2023 Rewind: A Revolution That Ushered Women’s Cricket Into a New Era

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 showcased an exhilarating display of skill, determination and sportsmanship, bringing together some of the finest talents in women’s cricket. The five-team tournament unfolded with intense matches, surprising upsets and stellar individual performances that left fans and enthusiasts captivated. The participating teams, composed of seasoned international players and emerging talents, competed fiercely for the coveted title, delivering a cricketing spectacle that resonated with fans worldwide. The WPL 2023 helped usher women’s cricket into a new era. Mumbai Indians, the first champions Several teams stood out for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. However, Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance with a well-balanced squad and strategic gameplay. Their consistency in both batting and bowling departments helped them clinch the maiden title. In the final of the inaugural edition of the WPL, played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI), under the captaincy of India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a triumphant victory by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets. Opting to bat after winning the toss, DC, led by Australian …

New Year 2023: This is how celebs ushered in their New Year 2023

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It’s the start of a brand New Year. With the advent of New Year 2023, there are many resolutions that must have been made for the year. While a few celebrities chose to bring in their New Year in India, there have been others who opted for a foreign location to welcome the New Year. Let’s have a look at how and where the B-Town stars welcomed their New Year 2023. Shraddha Kapoor She took to social media and posted an adorable selfie of hers. She captioned it as, “Agar 2023 ka har din aaj ki tarah start ho, are you”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Shraddha ✶ (@shraddhakapoor) Ananya Panday She took to social media and posted a handful of photographs from her holiday in Thailand. It is here where she ushered in her New Year 2023. She was looking stunning in her white attire and golden earrings. She had even worn a funky …