August 2 marked the 157th birth anniversary of the grand old Entrepreneur of India but how many of us really remember. Yes, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy was born on this day in 1861 in rural Bengal. A Chemist and educationist par excellence, even the Royal Society Of Chemistry honoured his life and works. He can also be credited for kindling the fire of entrepreneurship in British ruled India. He was […]
Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday shared a letter he had received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his last day in office that touched his heart. In the letter, PM Modi heaped praise on Mukherjee saying that he had always been “a father figure and a mentor” to him, and that his “wisdom, guidance and warmth” gave him confidence and strength. “Three years ago, I came to New Delhi […]
If you have severe abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, then you might be suffering from an infection known as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a bacterial or parasitic infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. It is caused by eating contaminated food. Though there are medicines easily available in the market to treat gastroenteritis, but one can also opt for simple natural remedies to get relief from the pain. Here […]
“A flag is a necessity for all nations. Millions have died for it. It is no doubt a kind of idolatry which would be a sin to destroy. For, a flag represents an Ideal. The unfurling of the Union Jack evokes in the English breast sentiments whose strength it is difficult to measure. The Stars and Stripes mean a world to the Americans. The Star and the Crescent will call […]
The trailer of Advait Chandan’s directorial debut Secret Superstar is an extension of the teaser but reveals interesting developments in the narrative as well. It shows how the protagonist, played by Zaira Wasim, discovers her musical inclination by watching Aamir Khan, who plays music director Shakti Kumar, give away the award for Best Singer. (Aamir at an award show, rare eh?) Later, we see him give a pep talk to […]
There are number of places in the world that receive an immense amount of rain. As a matter of fact, these rainy cities and towns are spread across the globe giving us ample opportunities to explore and experience. Travel aggregator ixigo and digital marketplace Paytm Travel brings you a list of top rainy destinations around the globe that are enticing during their wet season with lush green surroundings and a […]
‘Dum Lagake Haisha’ couple – Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar – is back with yet another cute love story. The two have teamed up for ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’, a film revolves around the complex issues that lie ahead of their wedding day. Directed by RS Prasanna and jointly produced by Krishikha Lulla and Aanand L Rai, ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’ is slated to release on September 1. Watch the trailer here: […]
