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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.

Moazum Mohammad

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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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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Chaos At Puri Jagannath Temple On New Year's Day, Devotees Break Security Barricades

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Due to heavy rush, devotees waiting in queues outside Lord Jagannath Temple tried to break through security barricades and chaos erupted.

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Five Drown After Falling Into Well In Hazaribagh

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A scuffle broke out between a couple in Sarabaha village when the husband jumped into the well with his motorbike, four died while retrieving him.

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Bangladesh Imbroglio Delays Heena's Homecoming After A Decade

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A mentally unstable Bangladeshi woman came to India a decade ago and was treated at an Alipurdur facility for seven years to regain her memory.

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Bengaluru Police File FIR Against BJP MLC C T Ravi, 12 Others In Connection With Poster Campaign Against Minister Priyank Kharge

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The High Grounds police in Bengaluru have registered an FIR against CT Ravi and 12 others based on a complaint by PSI Shashidhar Vannur.

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Manipur Violence: Gehlot Calls CM's Apology 'Insufficient'; Blames PM Modi, Amit Shah

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Ashok Gehlot criticised the Manipur CM's apology, questioned PM Modi’s inaction, defended Congress in opposition unity, and urged the Centre to engage with farmers.

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Bangladesh To Release 95 Indian Fishermen After Three Months

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The fishermen, hailing from Kakdwip of Sunderbands in the South 24 Paraganas of Bengal, strayed into international water in search of catch three months ago.

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J&K: Cyber Police Kashmir Recovers Rs 4.72 Crore; Crackdowns On Investment, Fake SIM Cards Scam

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Officials highlighted the resolution of 577 complaints filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) and an additional 1,700 miscellaneous grievances.

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Jaipur: The inaugural Jaigarh Heritage Festival held at the majestic Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur was a captivating celebration of India's music, culture, and heritage. The two-day festival, organised by Teamwork Arts in collaboration with His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, featured performances from a range of artists, showcasing traditional and contemporary Indian art forms.Folk queen Malini Awasthi wowed the audience with her fusion of singing and dancing, while Kailasa, the band led by Kailash Kher electrified the crowd with his energetic performance. "The idea for this festival took birth last year when we were celebrating 40 years of Jaigarh Fort's public opening," said Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh.&nbsp;"We wanted to celebrate not only the built heritage, or the tangible heritage of Rajasthan, but also the intangible heritage which is our culture, traditions, and practices that have existed here so harmoniously for hundreds of years," he added.The festival also offered heritage walks curated by Ankit Kashmiri Gupta, providing attendees with lesser-known stories of the fort. Visitors like Riddhi Joshi appreciated the blend of music, discussions, and craft exhibitions, saying, "I got to meet a lot of interesting artists, including celebrated puppeteer Shamim."Local artists showcased their work, with Shubhi Jain, founder of Studio Ekasth, noting, "It was exciting being around artists and getting great responses." The festival, which ended on December 29, also featured a crafts bazaar and workshops, adding to the vibrant cultural experience. (With PTI Inputs)

Jaipur: Jaigarh Heritage Festival Hits The Right Notes On Its Inaugural Edition

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Gadkari Seeks Mamata’s Intervention To Facilitate Land Acquisition For 20 NH Projects In Bengal

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Nitin Gadkari has sought Mamata Banerjee's intervention to facilitate land acquisition for 20 major national highway projects in West Bengal.

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Explainer: India Replaces British-Era Aircraft Act with ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024’

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The ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024,’ effective January 1, 2025, introduces modern regulations to protect passenger rights among other things, writes ETV Bharat's Surabhi Gupta.

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