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Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day?

In 1929, when Jawaharlal Nehru as Congress President gave the call for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ or total independence from British colonial rule, January 26 was chosen as the Independence Day. In fact, Congress party continued to celebrate it 1930 on wards, till India attained independence and January 26, 1950 was chosen as the Republic Day – the day India formally became a sovereign country and was no longer a British Dominion. […]

Organ Donation Day, 2016: Some important facts about organ donation

Organ donation is a medical procedure that can literally give someone a second chance at life. According to health experts, only 0.08 per cent of Indians donate their organs to the needy as compared to 70-80 per cent of Spaniards and Belgians. Every year 200,000 people in India need a new kidney and 100,000 need a new liver, but only two to three per cent of the demand for new […]

This Karnataka Firm Is the Only One in Asia to Print the Latest Harry Potter Book

There’s a reason why most Potterheads in India had no trouble acquiring the latest copy of the special edition rehearsal script, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manipal Technologies Ltd (MTL), a printing company based out of Karnataka was the only press in Asia to print copies of this record-breaking book, which saw a worldwide release on July 31st. The huge print run was accomplished in record time and delivered […]

‘Third world war will start over a cow’, predicts MP government official

A mid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stringent remarks against ‘cow vigilantes’, former VHP leader and BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh government official Mahamandleshwar Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri, on Monday said that “the third world war will start over a cow”. Giri is the chairman of executive council of the Madhya Pradesh Gaupalan Evam Pashudhan Samvardhan Board, which is responsible for protecting and conserving the cow in a state with a recent history of […]

 
 
 

Nawazuddin Siddiqui dons new hat in Sohail Khan's 'Freaky Ali' trailer- WATCH

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan presents Sohail Khan’s upcoming project titled ‘Freaky Ali’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Jas Arora, Amy Jackson and Arbaaz Khan. The ‘Dabangg’ star released some vibrant posters of ‘Freaky Ali’ which have become talk of the town. Helmed by Sohail, the movie is out with its intriguing trailer. Salman took to Twitter to release the terrific trailer. WATCH ‘Freaky Ali’ looks promising and is all set to hit […]

 
 
 

Watch: Ajay Devgn turns a destroyer in 'Shivaay' trailer

The ‘Shivaay’ trailer is out and it’s breathtaking! The trailer of Ajay Devgn’s much awaited film Shivaay is finally out and we must say, it’s damn interesting. The trailer begins with a close up of Ajay’s handcuffed fists and zooms into his brooding eyes and it captures your attention right then. Throughout the next 3 min 35 seconds you will be glued to it, trying to gather some hint as […]

 
 
 

China’s ‘elevated bus’ successfully completes inaugural test run

The futuristic bus can easily glide over traffic jams and pile-ups, as was seen during its demo run. China is popularly known for its technological prowess throughout the world and it has again managed to jolt the world after it finally turned the concept of a ‘straddling bus’ into reality. While the concept video of the ‘Transit Elevated Bus’ was doing rounds on social media since May, no one actually […]

 
 
 

All eyes on Vikram's 'Iru Mugan' trailer

Vikram will appear in dual roles in the movie directed by Anand Shankar. ‘Chiyaan’ Vikram is back and this time around in an action-packed drama titled ‘Iru Mugan’ directed by Anand Shankar. Shankar’s directorial debut was Vikram Prabhu starrer Arima Nambi. The trailer has many interesting aspects unveiled: Vikram will appear in dual roles in the movie, one of which might be that of a masked villain and secondly there […]

 
 
 

Remembering Rafi with 7 lesser-known facts on his death anniversary

Today is Mohammed Rafi’s (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) 36th death anniversary. The troika of Md Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh will remain the pioneers of film music in India for their sheer talent and depth in voice that suited each occasion and every mood. Today is Mohammed Rafi’s (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) 36th death anniversary, and to remember him, we have compiled a list […]