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The esteemed “I View World International Film Festival”, a globally recognised platform celebrating powerful and thought-provoking cinema, recently witnessed the captivating presence of celebrated actress Rituparna Sengupta, whose films left an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike. The festival, known for curating bold narratives and socially relevant storytelling, screened a stellar lineup featuring four remarkable works starring the iconic actress. Among the highlights was “Ajogyo”, a mesmerising 2024 Bengali romantic thriller directed by Kaushik Ganguly, in which Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta reunited to weave magic on screen. The festival also showcased “Distances”, a poignant short film that resonated…
The family, friends, and well-wishers of veteran actor Deb Mukerji gathered to honor and celebrate his life at a prayer meet held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Filmalaya Studio, Ceasar Road, Amboli, Andheri-West, Mumbai from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anu Malik, Vicky Kaushal, Imtiyaz Ali, Bhushan Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Luv, Kunal Kapoor, Tanisha Mukherjee, Sumona Chakraborty,Ila Arun, Anupam Kher, Rema Lahiri, Govind Bansal, Taha Shah came to offer their prayers. The prayer meet was a solemn occasion where loved ones came together to remember his legacy, share fond memories, and offer…
Namaste and happy Holi to you all! It is a pleasure to celebrate this beautiful and vibrant festival with you. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Rajiv Chaudri, and the Community Foundation of North Western Sydney India Club, and Yogesh Khattar, and the Indo Australia Sanatan Society for organising this event. Your dedication to fostering unity and cultural celebration in our community is commendable. It is wonderful to see so many familiar faces and new friends coming together in the spirit of Holi. This festival is about joy, renewal, and togetherness; I’m grateful to be part of it. Holi represents a…
Bolo Meh-reh saath – Jai Swaminarayan , Jai Swaminarayan, Jai Swaminarayan I would like to extend my deepest respects and warmest welcome to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. Aapnu Hardik Swaagut Chay! Your Holiness, it is an honour beyond words to have you here with us for the Murti Pratishtha , consecrating the sacred deities that will transform this Haveli and Hindu complex into a true mandir. This is even more significant because, for the first time in seventy five years of BAPS history, the murti’s have been crafted in a mix of metals- a tradition that dates back to…
Jai Swaminarayan. It is such a great pleasure to be with you all today – at this sacred place for such a special occasion. One of the joys of being Prime Minister is the opportunity to come to an event like this – to witness the incredible devotion of communities who have given so much to our country. I would especially like to acknowledge His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, who once again comes to us with his message that “in the joy of others lies our own.” Your Holiness, it is an honour for all of us that you have…
A remarkable evening celebrating women in leadership with Rattan Virk for Greenway brought together 200 women from Western Sydney and the Greenway area. The event highlighted the vital role women play in strengthening families and shaping communities. Small businesses remain the backbone of the economy, and women are undeniably the driving force behind the next generation of leaders in education, politics, business, and sports.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Women’s Conference Jai Swaminarayan! It is a pleasure and privilege to be here today at the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Women’s Conference. This gathering is not only deeply spiritual, but also inspiring, as we celebrate the visit of His Holiness, Mahant Swami Maharaj (Maa-hunt Swami Maha-raaj), and the shared values of peace, prosperity and progress. This conference is significant and symbolic, coinciding with International Women’s Day. This year’s themes —“Accelerate Action” and “March Forward”— are an international call for us to continue to drive meaningful change with dedication and determination. It reminds us that progress does not happen…
By Indranil Halder An Evening with the Author : It was a warm and vibrant summer evening in Sydney when I had the pleasure of meeting author Swati Dey at her beautifully adorned residence. As I stepped inside, I was welcomed by the delicate fragrance of fresh blooms from her garden. On the coffee table sat her latest novel, REVENGE, alongside its Bengali counterpart, Protihanan. A large red rose from her garden placed with bell metal jug beside them—a touch of elegance that reflected the author’s refined taste. Swati Dey greeted me with her characteristic warmth, her eyes lighting up with enthusiasm as…
Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India on Tuesday. Smith told teammates after the match he would retire from ODI cricket immediately. He will continue to be available for Tests and T20 Internationals. Smith departs the format as one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring ODI players. After making his debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs scoring 5800 runs at 43.28 including 12 centuries and 35 half centuries and took 28 wickets at 34.67.…