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  1. UP will export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia in 2024: CM Yogi

    “While the price of Dussehri mangoes in India ranges between Rs 60 and Rs 100 per kilogram, its price in the US market has increased to Rs 900 per kilogram. Taking into account duties, freight and air ticket costs, shipping a kilogram of mango to the United States could cost between Rs 250 and...
  2. Sourav Ganguly buys Kolkata Royal Tigers team at Indian Racing Festival

    With eight teams based in cities, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi and Ahmedabad.Kolkata will be participating for the first time, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.Expressing his excitement about the association, Ganguly said, "I am really excited to...
  3. Indian Racing Festival: Ganguly buys Kolkata Royal Tigers team

    New Delhi, Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Thursday unveiled as the owner of Kolkata Royal Tigers ahead of the Indian Racing Festival 2024, to be held between August and September this year.Apart from the debutant Kolkata Racing Team, seven other organizations based in Hyderabad...
  4. IFFM 2024 Nominations: SRK, Ranveer, Mammootty for Best Actor; 'Jawaan', '12th' fail in the race for best film

    The festival is ready to celebrate its 15th edition from August 15 to 25.Nominations have been announced for Best Actor, Best Picture, Best Critics' Choice, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best OTT Actors and Actresses, among many other categories.'12th Fail', 'Amar Singh Chamkila', 'Chandu...
  5. Reema Kagti's 'Superboys of Malegaon' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

    New Delhi: "Superboys of Malegaon", directed by Reema Kagti, is set to have its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the makers have announced.One of the most prestigious film festivals worldwide, the upcoming edition of TIFF will run from September 5 to...
  6. Lord Balabhadra idol falls on servants during Rath Yatra ritual in Puri, nine injured

    At least nine servants of Puri's Jagannath temple were injured when an idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on them while they were carrying the chariot to the temple during the Rath Yatra festival on Tuesday, an official said.Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said five of the nine were admitted...
  7. Cara Delevingne 'got drunk' at age 8, talks about getting totally sober

    Reflecting on her decades-long struggle with substance abuse, the 31-year-old star talked about her aunt's marriage in 2001 during an interview with The Sunday Times."I was drunk that day," said Delevingne, who has been sober since 2022, reports PageSix.com.“I was eight years old; What a...
  8. Rath Yatra is celebrated in Bengal

    Kolkata, Rath Yatra was celebrated with reverence to Lord Jagannath and joy across West Bengal on Sunday with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participating in the festival and paying obeisance to the deity.She pulled the ropes of Lord Jagannath's chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra here and said, "We...
  9. Bonalu festival begins in Hyderabad amid much fanfare

    The month-long festival, symbolizing the unique culture of Telangana, began with the traditional Golconda Bonalu.Endowments Minister Konda Surekha presented silk robes to the goddess on behalf of the state government. Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar...
  10. Mamata pulling the ropes of the chariot during the ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata

    Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pulled the ropes of the chariot at the ISKCON Rath Yatra here on Sunday after having darshan of Lord Jagannath.Despite the rain, thousands of devotees gathered to participate in the festival and they were dancing with the monks of the...
  11. Puri ready to celebrate two-day Rath Yatra after 53 years, President Murmu will be present

    Puri, the coastal pilgrim town Puri is all set to smoothly carry out the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, which will last for two days from Sunday in 53 years.Along with thousands of devotees, President Droupadi Murmu will also witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. The state...
  12. Botswana launches art exhibition to boost creative industry

    Held under the theme "Creative Industries: Redefining Botswana's Economic Future", the exhibition features approximately 70 paintings, sculptures and baskets, the country's most famous traditional craft products.The exhibition will run till the end of August.As part of this year's National...
  13. Odisha: Preparations are in full swing for Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra starting from tomorrow.

    Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], Just a day away from the annual Shri Jagannath Yatra, preparations are reaching their final stages to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the throngs of devotees expected to attend.The grand Rath Yatra, which begins on Sunday, promises to attract thousands of...
  14. Kolkata gears up for 53rd edition of ISKCON Rath Yatra festival to be held on July 7

    Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], ISKCON Preparations for the much-awaited Rath Yatra festival are in full swing in Kolkata as the city readies itself for the grand event on July 7.This year's Rath Yatra marks the 53rd edition of the prestigious Rath Utsav, celebrating the 150th birth anniversary...
  15. King's 'Kodak' song is now released

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Singer King has come up with a new track 'Kodak' from his album 'Monopoly Moves'.King collaborated with hip hop duo Straight Death.Describing his new release, King said in a statement, "Kodak is special because it brings together different styles and stories...
  16. Huma Qureshi to headline investigative drama 'Baayan'

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], actor Huma Qureshi has signed on to headline the upcoming investigative police drama 'Bayaan'.Award-winning producer Shiladitya Bora announced on Friday. Developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles, 'Bayaan' will be directed by writer-director Bikas Mishra, best...
  17. "I knew it would be a challenge": Raghav Juyal on shooting action sequences in 'Kill' after knee surgery

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Raghav Juyal, who is receiving praise for his evil avatar in the upcoming high-octane action film 'Kill', revealed how he shot difficult action scenes after knee surgery.The film is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar and features Lakshya as...
  18. Moroccan Poets Festival concludes its fifth successful edition

    The Department of Culture in Dubai [UAE], Sharjah, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communications, concluded the fifth edition of the Moroccan Poets Festival in Tetouan, Morocco.The three-day event celebrated poetry and its creators to mark eight years of the...
  19. Tripura government to ensure maximum vigilance during Rath Yatra, Ulta Rath Yatra

    Agartala (Tripura) [India], To prevent any untoward incident during the upcoming Rath Yatra and Ulta Rath Yatra on 7th and 15th July, the Tripura Government is taking extreme precautionary measures.Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Director General of Police Amitabh...
  20. Odisha: Work of making chariots is going on in Puri before Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra.

    Puri (Odisha) [India], The work of making Rath Yatra chariot is going on ahead of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on 7th July.Puri District Magistrate Siddharth Shankar Swain said on Wednesday that President Draupadi Murmu is also going to come on the day of chariot pulling."As you know, this...