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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.

Priyanka Chandani

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

Bride, Groom, Spy: Indians Hire Wedding Detectives To Verify Prospective Spouse, Sons Or Daughters-in-law

Hiring a marriage detective is a growing industry, with costs ranging from USD 100 to USD 2,000 based on the surveillance needed.

CWC Meeting In Belagavi: Cong To Rededicate Itself To Protect Mahatma Gandhi's Legacy

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The extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on December 26 has been named 'Nav Satyagraha Baithak' and will see the passing of two resolutions.

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ETV Bharat English Team

Delhi Elections: Riots Accused Shahrukh Pathan Likely To Be Fielded By AIMIM

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AIMIM Delhi chief said he had met Pathan's family recently after which the speculations started.

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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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A blast in a pipe attached to a boiler released hot water at a fabric dyeing factory in Gujarat in which six people suffered burn injuries. Condition of three is said to be critical.Surat(Gujarat): Six workers suffered burn injuries on Monday after a pipe attached to a boiler burst open and released hot water at a fabric dyeing factory in Palsana in Gujarat's Surat, officials said.              The condition of three of them is serious and they have been kept in the ICU, said an official.         "Early Monday morning, we admitted six workers who suffered burn injuries due to a blast in a pipe attached to a boiler. Three of them are serious and have been admitted in the ICU," Mukesh Rana, medical officer of Sanjeevani Hospital said.         Prem Sharma, the manager of Viveklene Industries,where the accident took place, said the workers were sleeping near the pipe and got scalded by hot water when it burst.READ: Gujarat registers highest COVID-19 mortality rate at 6.22 per cent