These narratives are woven around protagonists whose passion for dance defines their identity Right from 1948, when Uday Shankar's 'Kalpana' became the first Hindi film to depict the journey of a dance exponent , films like 'Navrang,' 'Guide', 'Umrao Jaan', 'Naache Mayuri', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and many more have revolved around dance. This International Dance Day, watch some more recent and vintage stories where the passion for dance is the central theme. Yeh Ballet Directed by Sooni Taraporevala, Yeh Ballet ( This Ballet) is a Netflix Original and features Achintya Bose and Manish Chauhan ..read more

Chennai:�While exports have been prohibited, governthe ment has allowed the shipment of close to one lakh metric tonnes of onions to six countries. Onion export prohibition has been imposed to ensure adequate domestic availability against the backdrop of estimated lower Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year and increase�in demand in the international market. Meanwhile, the government has allowed exports of 99,150 MT of onion to six countries, including Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The quota allocated for exports to the six countries is ..read more

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against the Congress, alleging that it circulated a ‘deep fake and morphed’ video of Home Minister Amit Shah to derail the poll process, and demanded strict action against the party. A BJP delegation comprising Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the party's national media department in-charge Anil Baluni also complained against the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led party has been using violence as a weapon, and demanded that the poll panel ensure a free and fair election in ..read more

Hyderabad: Terming the notice issued by the Chief Warden of Hostels and messes, Osmania University as devoid of facts, the TSSPDCL issued a clarification stating there was a continuous and uninterrupted power supply to the University. "Osmania University campus has continuous power supply from two dedicated 11KV feeders from the 33/11 KV Osmania University substation," a press note issued by TSSPDCL read. The press note also claimed that OU registrar had issued a show cause notice to the Chief Warden of hostels and messes, OU, where it was clarified that there is no shortage of electricity a ..read more

Satara (Maharashtra): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said political rivals who are unable to take on the BJP-led government are now misusing technology to spread fake videos on social media.At an election rally in Karad of western Maharashtra's Satara district, Modi raised concerns about the misuse of social media and technology. Modi spoke of the emergence of fake videos in created using artificial intelligence, and asked people to remain vigilant and report any instances of fake videos to the authorities. “Opponents are using AI to distort quotes of leaders like me, Amit Shah and J ..read more

Representational Photo (DC archives)Representational Photo (DC archives) Individuals should have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep to maintain optimal health and wellness. Sleep deprivation reduces immune response and increases susceptibility to infections, whereas adequate sleep is required for the immune system to function correctly. Additionally, insufficient sleep has been related to deficits in learning, attention, and mood stability. Sleep is also essential for cognitive function, memory consolidation, and emotional control. Not obtaining enough sleep or having problems sleeping can increa ..read more

Amaravati: Battle lines have been drawn for the simultaneous polls for Assembly and Lok Sabha on May 13 in Andhra Pradesh, with the withdrawal of nominations coming to an end on Monday. The Election Commission scrutinised the nominations on April 26, which it received between April 18 and 25. AP Chief Electoral Officer M K Meena had earlier stated that as many as 503 Lok Sabha and 2,705 Assembly nominations had been accepted after scrutinising them. The main political parties, including the ruling YSR Congress, NDA constituents (Telugu Desam Party, Janasena, and BJP), and Congress, are expec ..read more

No meal is complete without a sweet ending. In acknowledgment of those with a penchant for the sweeter side of life, Chowman Hyderabad has unveiled a tantalizing array of desserts for the very first time! With the launch of five new delectable, sweet treats, Chowman is poised to redefine the dining experience, introducing a fusion of flavors meticulously crafted by our master chefs. Indulge your senses in our all-new dessert collection that includes Coconut Pineapple Panna Cotta with Honeycomb, Strawberry Panna Cotta, White Chocolate Mousse with Darsaan, Chocolate Mousse, and Coffee Parfait ..read more

Nizamabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat Dharmapuri Arvind has exhibited confidence that he and his party will win the elections with a huge majority. Dharmapuri Arvind, who participated in a public meeting spoke to the media and said the mood of the people is with BJP and his party will win the elections with a huge majority. "When I asked the students at the event if they would vote for Rahul Gandhi, all of them were silent and everyone raised their hands when I asked if they would vote for Modi, such is the mood of the people of Nizamabad. Ab ki baar ..read more

Picture used for representational purpose (Photo: DC archives)Picture used for representational purpose (Photo: DC archives) Lucknow: The body of a 19-year-old girl, Manisha Khan, who slipped into the Indira Canal in Lucknow while shoot reels with her sisters and friends, remains untraced. Police officials have stated that divers have been roped in for search operation. Ajay Narain Singh, the station house officer of the BBD police station, said that the incident occurred during the evening hours on Sunday. The news broke when Manisha's sister, Nisha Khan, and her friend Deepali contacted UP ..read more