The Government of India has selected Malayalam actor Mohanlal for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced this decision on Saturday through their official X account. The Selection Committee recommended Mohanlal for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. The award ceremony will take place during the 71st National Film Awards on September 23, 2025. Officials praised his versatility and dedication as setting standards in Indian film history.
Mohanlal began his acting career at age 18 with the 1978 Malayalam film Thiranottam, though censorship delayed its release for 25 years. His first screen appearance came in the 1980 romantic drama Manjil Virinja Pookkal, where he played an...
Smriti Mandhana established a new benchmark for Indian women cricketers by achieving her half-century against Australia in merely 23 deliveries at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The vice-captain surpassed Richa Ghosh's previous mark of 26 balls set during a New Zealand encounter in February 2022. Her aggressive batting propelled India to 96 runs for two wickets during the powerplay phase, marking their finest start in ODI history. The team reached 100 runs within 11 overs, representing their fastest century milestone in the format.
Mandhana demonstrated exceptional strokeplay by striking boundaries and sixes against Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Ashleigh Gardner throughout her innings. She holds additional records for the quickest century by an...
Pakistan Cricket Board recruited Dr Raheel Karim as a motivational speaker following their team's defeat against India in the Asia Cup league stage. The comprehensive seven-wicket loss left Pakistani players struggling with pressure ahead of their Super Four rematch on Sunday. Management believes the squad experiences anxiety when facing their neighboring rivals after suffering 11 defeats in their previous 14 T20 encounters. Dr Karim joined the team on Wednesday and will remain through the tournament's conclusion. Officials cancelled Saturday's pre-match press conference to protect players from questions about the previous game's handshake controversy.
The Pakistan team displayed poor performance during their Group A match at Dubai...
The International Cricket Council issued official reprimands to Afghanistan players Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman following their Asia Cup Group B encounter against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Both cricketers violated Level 1 conduct regulations during the match. Ahmad breached Article 2.8 by demonstrating dissent toward an umpire's decision, while Rahman violated Article 2.2 through equipment abuse. Each player received one demerit point as a first-time offender within 24 months.
Ahmad expressed disagreement when officials called his 16th-over delivery a wide one. Rahman destroyed the stumps using his towel in frustration. Match referee Richie Richardson from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel proposed sanctions that both players...
Educational institutions across India commemorated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday through special programs. PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jodhpur screened a biographical film about the Prime Minister for students. Principal Ashok Kumar endorsed the initiative as beneficial for student development. Students Rajni and Priyanshi Bhati expressed positive reactions to the 30-minute presentation. The school administration emphasized teaching students to prioritize national service over personal interests.
Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, to modest circumstances. His father, Damodardas, operated a tea stall near the railway station, while his mother, Heeraben, managed household duties. At seventeen, Modi...
Beth Mooney delivered a masterful batting display, accumulating 138 runs as Australia reached 412 runs against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The total matched Australia's highest score in women's ODI cricket and positioned them for a series victory. Captain Alyssa Healy contributed 30 runs while Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry added 81 and 68 runs respectively. Australia capitalized on favorable conditions and India's inconsistent bowling performance.
India struggled throughout the match with poor fielding and missed catching opportunities. The bowling attack appeared ineffective against Australia's aggressive batting approach. Mooney struck 23 boundaries and one six during her innings, consistently finding gaps in India's defensive...
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana transforms rural women's lives across India through free LPG connections distributed since 2016. This government initiative eliminates traditional cooking methods that expose families to harmful smoke and lengthy preparation times. Women in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district report significant health improvements after abandoning wood-burning stoves for cleaner fuel alternatives. Roshni Sori from Bade Rajpur village describes how the program alleviated her respiratory problems while reducing her cooking time. The scheme provides subsidized cylinders that save money and create opportunities for other productive activities. Rural communities view this welfare measure as empowering women through improved...
The Central Government's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana serves economically disadvantaged populations in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district through affordable healthcare access. Jan Aushadhi Kendras operate near district hospitals, distributing generic medications at substantially reduced costs compared to branded alternatives. The program targets families struggling with chronic medical conditions that previously consumed large portions of household income. Local residents express gratitude for the financial relief this initiative provides their communities. Healthcare expenses have decreased dramatically for households managing multiple patients with serious health conditions.
Generic medicines available through these...
Indian gold markets finished the week with modest gains after recovering from a sharp decline that followed record highs reached on September 16. The Federal Reserve's signals about additional interest rate reductions this year provided support for precious metal prices. Data from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association showed 24-carat gold began Monday at Rs 1,09,603 per 10 grams, climbed to Rs 1,10,540 on Tuesday, and closed Friday at Rs 109,873. Market analysts report gold advanced 0.38 percent to $3,657 internationally and 0.26 percent to Rs 1,09,330 domestically. Fed policy decisions maintained recent rate cuts while suggesting two additional reductions remain possible based on economic indicators.
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