The Baahubali production team honored actor Sathyaraj on Friday as he celebrated his birthday. Sathyaraj portrayed Kattappa in the film series. Director S.S. Rajamouli prepares to release Baahubali - The Epic, which merges both installments of the franchise into one feature, and the combined version arrives in theaters worldwide on Oct. 31, 2025.
The original film debuted on July 10, 2015, and became a massive box office success. Baahubali 2 premiered in 2017 across more than 9,000 screens globally, and producers spent 250 crore rupees creating the sequel. The film generated over 1,800 crore rupees worldwide, but it also became the first Indian production to surpass 1,000 crore rupees in earnings. The franchise earned three National...
The Skill India Mission began in Gujarat when Narendra Modi established the Gujarat Skill Development Mission in 2009, while serving as chief minister. Modi launched the national version on July 15, 2015, after becoming prime minister. The program has trained more than 60 million youth across 40 sectors, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leads the state initiative. The mission provides vocational training aligned with market needs, reduces unemployment, and prepares workers to compete globally, while advancing economic independence.
A family vlog from television personalities Dipika Kakkar and Shoaib Ibrahim delighted viewers when their son Ruhaan unexpectedly identified his mother's famous television program. The 2-year-old responded to the word sasural by naming Sasural Simar Ka, the series that established Kakkar as a prominent figure in Indian households. Ruhaan credited his grandmother with teaching him about the show. He correctly identified Mataji as a character from the series.
Kakkar portrayed Simar from April 2014 through 2017 on the program. She met Ibrahim on set, and the couple married in February 2018 in Maudaha, Uttar Pradesh. They welcomed Ruhaan in June 2023. Kakkar recently disclosed her battle with liver cancer and continues chemotherapy...
Schoolgirls managed traffic and issued citations to violators on Friday at a busy Ghaziabad intersection as part of the Mission Shakti Abhiyan campaign focused on women's empowerment and safety. Students from local schools worked with police at Hapur Chungi to enforce helmet laws, seat belt requirements, and traffic signal compliance while educating motorists about road safety regulations. The young participants reported mixed responses from drivers, with some following instructions and others disregarding their authority.
Mission Shakti represents a government program aimed at strengthening women's security and development through two components called Sambal and Samarthya. The Sambal component integrates existing safety initiatives...
India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel celebrated his first Test century on Friday by performing a military march drill with his bat to honor his father, a retired Indian Army havildar and Kargil War veteran. The 25-year-old from Agra scored 125 off 210 balls with 12 boundaries and two sixes in the first Test against the West Indies. Jurel built a 206-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ravindra Jadeja and displayed confident footwork against spinners before edging a drive to the wicketkeeper.
His innings helped India reach 448 for 5 in 128 overs at stumps, establishing a 286-run lead. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104 and added 122 runs with Washington Sundar in the final session. Jurel replaced the injured Rishabh Pant at No. 5 and anchored the...
England crushed South Africa by 10 wickets on Friday in their ICC Women's ODI World Cup opener at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati, chasing down a target of 70 in just 14.1 overs. The victory margin of 215 balls remaining ranks as England's fourth-largest in World Cup history.
Linsey Smith dominated with figures of 3-7 as South Africa collapsed to 69 all out in 20.4 overs, their second-lowest World Cup total. Captain Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fell early, and the Proteas lost five wickets for 31 runs within nine overs. Sinalo Jafta top-scored with 22 as the only batter to reach double figures.
Tammy Beaumont finished unbeaten on 21, and Amy Jones remained 40 not out as England's openers completed the chase without loss. Sophie...
Bihar's Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme has helped unemployed residents launch businesses and create jobs in the Bagaha district. The program provides up to 1 million rupees to male applicants from general and backward categories to establish commercial ventures.
Santosh Kumar Oraon operates a shop that employs two additional workers after receiving government assistance. Sujit Kumar Oraon runs a computer services center that serves his entire panchayat and helps rural residents access information technology solutions and government programs.
Arvind Kumar Oraon said his business supports ten employees through the scheme. The state government launched the initiative to promote self-employment and economic development...
Acclaimed music director Santhosh Narayanan announced on Friday that he has started building an affordable music streaming platform based in India for global users. The composer shared his plans on social media, stating the service would feature established artists and emerging talent while prioritizing fair artist compensation and low subscription costs.
Narayanan, who ranks among Tamil cinema's leading composers, emphasized the platform would operate from India and host hackathon events to recruit young administrators. He recently scored music for Thalaivan Thalaivi and Retro. The director launched Rakitaa Entertainment in 2024, a company focused on supporting musicians and providing transparent ownership structures.
Narayanan moved...
Indian health officials have denied reports that contaminated cough syrup caused 11 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, but authorities issued a nationwide advisory on Friday, urging limited use of such medicines for children. A joint investigation team tested multiple cough syrup samples and found no traces of diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol, toxic chemicals linked to kidney damage. One case tested positive for leptospirosis, and officials continue examining other potential causes.
The health ministry advised against prescribing cough and cold medications to children under 2 years old and recommended caution for those under 5. Director General of Health Services Dr. Sunita Sharma emphasized that most childhood cough...
