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Mithun Chakraborty To NDTV: “Zeenat Aman Was The Only Actress Who Worked With Me During My Struggling Phase”

Legendary actor and recent recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Mithun Chakraborty, recently shared the challenges he faced early in his career. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he recalled a time when many female actors were hesitant to work with him, except for Zeenat Aman, who supported him during this difficult phase. The veteran star recalled that despite receiving a National Award for his first film, he experienced a significant lull in his career. He noted, “Bohot rukawatein bhi thi (There were many obstacles). I was going ahead in life at a great speed, so obstacles were inevitable.” He revealed that during this tough period, several actresses were advised not to work with him.… Read More »Mithun Chakraborty To NDTV: “Zeenat Aman Was The Only Actress Who Worked With Me During My Struggling Phase”

‘Systematic Desecration’: India Deplores Puja Mandap Attack, Theft At Bangladesh Temple; Urges Safety Of Hindus

<p>India on Saturday expressed “serious concern” with Bangladesh after attack on Puja mandap in Tantibazar in Shaka and the theft of a crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira during the ongoing Durga Puja festival. India also called on Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities.</p> <p>In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the incidents and stated: “We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira.”</p> <p>”These are deplorable events. They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to… Read More »‘Systematic Desecration’: India Deplores Puja Mandap Attack, Theft At Bangladesh Temple; Urges Safety Of Hindus

Hoof Patrol? How 2-Humped Camels Are Being Trained As ‘Soldiers’ In Ladakh

High altitudes, unpredictable weather and the lack of proven mechanical options have made the armed forces look at a natural alternative for patrolling and carrying equipment in the challenging terrain of Ladakh, and the two-humped camel is leading the pack. The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) in Leh, Ladakh is training these wild camels, also known as Bactrian camels, to be obedient pack animals. Bactrian camels are very hardy, can survive in high altitudes and are also food storehouses, with the ability to go without feeding for nearly two weeks. They have been used extensively as beasts of burden in Central Asia and can easily carry loads of over 150 kg in a… Read More »Hoof Patrol? How 2-Humped Camels Are Being Trained As ‘Soldiers’ In Ladakh

India’s Food Habits Found Most Sustainable Amongst Major Economies, Says WWF Report

<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>A recent report found that the food consumption patterns in India are the most sustainable amongst the major economies in the world. The report titled, &lsquo;Living Planet Report 2024&rsquo;, by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said that India emerged as the most sustainable nation in the category.</span></p> <p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The study noted that if other nations follow India&rsquo;s lead in its dietary habits, the environmental burden of food production could be reduced drastically, reported Moneycontrol. The findings revealed that India&rsquo;s food consumption would need less than one Earth (0.84) to sustain food production demands by 2050. This positioned India as a role model for countries for sustainable eating.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Meanwhile,… Read More »India’s Food Habits Found Most Sustainable Amongst Major Economies, Says WWF Report

“I Will Die Here”: Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Wrote Before Death In Prison

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who was President Vladimir Putin’s top political opponent before his death in February, believed he would die in prison, according to his posthumous memoir which will to be released on October 22. The New Yorker published excerpts from the book Friday, featuring writing from Navalny’s prison diary and earlier. “I will spend the rest of my life in prison and die here,” he wrote on March 22, 2022. “There will not be anybody to say goodbye to … All anniversaries will be celebrated without me. I’ll never see my grandchildren.” Navalny had been serving a 19-year prison sentence on “extremism” charges in an Arctic penal colony. His death on February 16… Read More »“I Will Die Here”: Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Wrote Before Death In Prison