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Shyam Benegal: A Unique Voice of Indian Cinema

Shyam Benegal's filmography is a masterclass in understanding society, system, women, and the culture of the times he lived in, writes ETV Bharat's Minal Rudra.

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Kashmir’s Cosy Love Affair With Kangri, The Ultimate Winter Darling Beating Modern Gadgets

Shuffling a hot kangri beneath the pheran—a long, loose woollen gown as intrinsic to the region as this traditional firepot—can define a true Kashmiri.

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Exclusive | Sania Mirza: "I Was Not Put On The Earth To Just Hit Tennis Balls"

Says the star Tennis player about being in a position to change the narrative surrounding women athletes in an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat

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Kanyakumari: The Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, marked two decades today. The devastating tsunami struck the coasts of several countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India, leaving a profound impact on thousands of lives. In Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, survivors recall the towering waves sweeping away children, pregnant women, and the elderly within moments.&nbsp;Atlas Mary, a grieving mother, recounted the day she lost her four children. "At 10:10 am, I was feeding my kids when a big wave swept them away. I didn’t know it was a tsunami. I tried to save them, but our hut was destroyed, and I got separated from them," she said. &nbsp;Entire families in Kulachal and Kottilpadu were wiped out. Survivor Cletus, who lost 26 family members, shared, "We couldn’t identify anything until the next morning when their bodies were recovered." Similarly, Shanti, a fisherman’s wife, lost 30 relatives. "One brother survived by climbing a coconut tree, but another disappeared, and his body was never found," she said.Approximately 230,000 lives were lost across 14 countries, with over 1,000 deaths in Kanyakumari alone. In the aftermath, recovered bodies were given mass burials, disregarding distinctions of religion or caste, with grief alone uniting the survivors.Father Seeraj, Parish Priest of Kottilpadu, said, "We lost a generation. This hurt will never leave us. Every year, we commemorate this day, mourning the departed souls, with fishermen avoiding the sea in respect." &nbsp;Father Churchill, Secretary of the South Asian Fishermen’s Association, lamented, "The canal, filled with sludge that trapped many during the tsunami, remains unchanged even after 20 years. The government has taken no action to repair the canal." &nbsp;Despite the grief, some survivors, like Mary, found hope. "I lost four children, but by God’s grace, I have three now. I thank God for my family," she said. In Kanyakumari district alone, over 1,000 people were killed, with the villages of Kulachal and Kottilpadu bearing the brunt of the tragedy, where 500 lives were lost.

20 Years On, Kanyakumari Recalls Tsunami's Devastating Toll On Lives And Communities

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ETV Bharat Lifestyle Team

Stylish Hairstyles For The Brides This Season That Won't Harm Your Hair

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Investing some thought into the bridal look is important not only for the overall bridal look but also for hair health

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Prez Murmu, PM Modi Express Grief Over The Demise Of Malayalam Writer M T Vasudevan Nair

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Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair died at the age of 91 after being hospitalised in Kozhikode for several days.

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AQI Remains 'Very Poor' In Delhi; Trains Running Late Due To 'Low Visibility'

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Low visibility procedures are currently being implemented at Delhi Airport, but all flights are operating as scheduled.

AQI Remains 'Very Poor' In Delhi; Trains Running Late Due To 'Low Visibility'|episode|all

Centenary Celebrations Marks 1924 Congress Session & Gandhi's Legacy In Belagavi

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Congress is celebrating the centenary of the historic 1924 session in Belagavi.

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ETV Bharat Sports Team

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli’s Shoulder Charge Leads To Heated Clash With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test

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Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas were seen getting engaged in a verbal argument during the fourth Test between India and Australia.

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli’s Shoulder Charge Leads To Heated Clash With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test|episode|all

Watch: Lamborghini In Flames On Mumbai Road; Gautam Singhania Shares Video

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Business tycoon and car enthusiast Gautam Singhania shared video of car in which a fire broke out on Coastal Road in Mumbai on Wednesday night.

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Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 21: Allu Arjun's Film Hits Rs 1650 Cr Globally, Only Rs 138 Cr Short of Dethroning Baahubali 2

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Pushpa 2: The Rule witnessed surge in box office collection by 36.21% in India on day 21. The film is nearing Baahubali 2's worldwide record.

Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 21: Allu Arjun's Film Hits Rs 1650 Cr Globally, Only Rs 138 Cr Short of Dethroning Baahubali 2|episode|all

Pak Rangers Refuse To Take Away Body Of Intruder Killed By BSF In Sri Ganganagar

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The Rangers are tracing the deceased's family in Pakistan based on the ID card recovered from his body.

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Prayers And Tears Mark 20 Years Since The Indian Ocean Tsunami That Killed Some 230,000 People

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The deadliest Natural disaster Indian Ocean tsunami that hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand marked 20 years today (December 26).

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