Remember the vamp who made heroes weak at the knees? Nadira, eternally linked to ‘Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh,’ was Hindi film’s boldest voice. As we mark her 18th death anniversary on February 9, her story unfolds like a classic screenplay—full of drama, defiance, and dazzling debuts. Born in 1932 in what is now Israel, tomboy Farhat Ezekiel shunned femininity for boyish adventures. Family migration to India thrust her into Mumbai’s grind. Then, in 1952, director Mehboob Khan sought a replacement for Nargis in Aan. Smitten by her vibe, he named her Nadira and launched her with Dilip Kumar. Her…
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Bihar’s political landscape heated up as Tej Pratap Yadav vehemently denied fathering Anushka Yadav’s newborn, calling the buzz a ‘baseless conspiracy’ to derail his career. The story gained traction from shared social media snapshots, but the RJD leader wasted no time in setting the record straight. During an impassioned address in Patna, Yadav clarified: ‘Anushka and I share no bond. Her child’s father is Akash Bhati—let him speak.’ He unleashed a tirade against plotters, dubbing five individuals ‘Jaychands’ and pinpointing Mukesh Raushan for allegedly engineering the scandal. Outlining countermeasures, Yadav announced plans to seek justice at the highest levels—confronting PM…
Union Minister Chirag Paswan fired back at Congress-led protests over the arrest of fiery MP Pappu Yadav, branding them as cynical electioneering. In Patna, Paswan laid bare the opposition’s flip-flop. ‘INDIA bloc leaders begged voters to defeat Pappu Yadav, even endorsing NDA votes. Now they cry foul for votes,’ he told journalists, mocking their sudden solidarity. Targeting Tejashwi Yadav directly, Paswan said, ‘Before hurling charges, check your homework. Worried leaders should engage Parliament, not evade it or vacation abroad amid crises.’ Addressing the NEET aspirant’s death that sparked outrage, Paswan defended swift action. ‘Government machinery is in overdrive—SITs probing, CBI…
Bharat Rashtra Samithi firebrand KT Rama Rao turned up the heat on Sunday, demanding a sitting judicial commission to investigate the forensic lab fire in Hyderabad that he brands as a blatant evidence-destruction conspiracy linked to CM Revanth Reddy and the ‘vote-for-note’ probe. From Hanamkonda’s campaign trail, KTR dissected the incident’s red flags for a rapt media audience. Secure premises, winter chill, absent 24-hour staff, and flip-flopping official narratives on destruction scale scream suspicion. FIR disclosures shattered initial ‘minimal loss’ claims, confirming decade-old evidence from 2015 incinerated entirely. Why did firefighting consume over three hours in a contained first-floor blaze…
India’s top security strategist, NSA Ajit Doval, wrapped up a productive two-day trip to Canada, securing agreements on countering drug cartels, cyber risks, and more during high-stakes Ottawa negotiations. The visit spotlights a deliberate push to fortify security alliances between the two democracies. Highlighting the itinerary, Doval’s key meeting on Saturday was with Natalie G. Drouin, Canada’s senior national security figure. The dialogue appraised current collaborative efforts and locked in a forward-looking blueprint for security and policing teamwork. Among breakthroughs, both agreed to station liaison officers to boost real-time exchanges on perils like fentanyl precursor trafficking and international criminal enterprises—a…
Tight security marked the transfer of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav from Patna Medical College Hospital to Beur Jail on Monday, capping days of intense drama. The independent parliamentarian, arrested Friday over a decades-old fraud allegation, had been under medical observation. Patna police’s late-night swoop on his Mandiri home triggered a standoff, prompting FIRs against Yadav and others for hindering duties. Court remanded him judicially Saturday after stints at IGIMS and PMCH. Health clearance Sunday paved the way for Monday’s move. Rooted in a 1995 Gardanibagh FIR, landlord Vinod Bihari Lal claims Yadav fraudulently used his house as an office post-rental.…
Sri Lanka outclassed Ireland by 20 runs in a pulsating T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. The match’s defining moment? Maheesh Theekshana’s dramatic four-ball spell claiming three wickets, stopping inches short of a hat-trick. Batting first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka navigated a tricky pitch to amass 163/6. Nissanka-Mishara’s measured 28 in four overs set the tone. Post Mishara’s exit (14 off 11), Nissanka fell at 24 (1×4, 1×6), triggering a slide to 86/4. Kusal Mendis (56* off 43, 5×4) and Kamindu Mendis (44 off 19, 4×4, 2×6) staged a blistering counterattack, plundering…
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has scripted a visionary roadmap for growth, unveiling key resolutions at a high-level meeting in Jammu led by Chairman and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. These steps promise to revolutionize devotee experiences, foster local prosperity, and cement the shrine’s status among global spiritual icons. A highlight is the approval of the Shakti Sangrahalaya, an international museum honoring Maa Shakti’s heritage, to rise in Katra’s Natoli with Asian Heritage Foundation’s support. It marks a milestone as the area’s inaugural multi-faceted religious-cultural-educational venue. The board also okayed a hi-tech sound-light show and a documentary, inspired…
The birth of Anushka Yadav’s daughter on February 8 has reignited a bitter feud with Tej Pratap Yadav, who categorically stated, ‘She and her baby mean nothing to me.’ The Lalu family scion, now leading his own party, painted a picture of betrayal and conspiracy. In a detailed expose, Tej Pratap accused a syndicate led by ex-legislator Mukesh Raushan of plotting his murder and defamation. Naming five culprits – Mukesh Raushan, Sanjay Yadav, Ramiz, Shakti Singh, Sunil Singh – he connected their actions to his family expulsion and mental anguish. ‘They drove me to the brink of suicide after my…
A tale of blind faith turned deadly in Ranchi’s Tamar area, where brother-in-law Sonaram Lohra’s paranoia led to his bhabhi Etwari’s execution-style murder. On February 1, gunmen shot her dead at home, then staged a chulha fire to mimic an accident. Postmortem exposed the bullet in her skull, prompting arrests of Sonaram and five accomplices. Initial reports painted Etwari’s Taladith home death as a tragic mishap. Tamar police, however, pursued forensics at RIMS hospital. The autopsy report flipped the script, confirming homicide via gunshot before incineration. SSP-mandated team led by SP Praveen Pushkar cracked the case wide open. Sonaram confessed…