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Old, Unrelated Video Viral as Boys Finding Cash in a Bag After Nepal Floods
The video is old and was shot in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. It has no connection to the floods in Nepal.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. Prithviraj Sukumaran entertained the audience as he narrated how he came on board Daayra. Prithviraj Sukumaran began by saying, I was offered Daayra when I had said yes to a very big film in South India S S Rajamoulis Varanasi. Hence, I knew that in the months ahead, I wont have time to do anything else other than the films I was doing in Malayalam cinema and Varanasi. But when Meghna Gulzar asks for a meeting, I presume any actor in this country would definitely meet her! Hence, I met her and prepared myself to very politely decline her offer. Prithviraj continued, She narrates the film very, very well. I heard her narration and told myself, Oh, damn! I cant say no to this. Then, I asked her, Who is playing Ajuni?. She replied, I am hoping that Kareena would play that role. I told myself, Now, I have to say yes to this film (smiles). Thats how I came on board and I am so happy that I did this film. Prithviraj Sukumaran raised laughs as he stated, Meghna Gulzar is one of the nicest human beings I have met and one of the toughest filmmakers I worked with! I have had many arguments with her. But the thing with Meghna is that she never fails to answer a why. And I ask a lot of whys! Every time she asks me to do something in a particular way, Ill ask her, Why do you want me to do it that way?. And then she would have this really specific answer with such clarity that I would walk back and think, I am also a filmmaker. I should also be similarly equipped! Daayra releases in cinemas on September 18. Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan BREAKS silence on Daayras clash with Vibe, starring brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu: Both films will do well; GOLD toh mere ghar pe hi aayega!
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. Several female actresses have played the role of police officers in the recent past, but Kareena Kapoor Khan assured that her portrayal of a cop stands out. Kareena Kapoor Khan explained, My character in Daayra is very sure and sensitive. I wont say shes assertive as such. She knows what shes doing, particularly when it comes to this situation that theyre handling in the film. So, shes not a typical butch cop. Shes a pretty cop also. Meghna Gulzar added, Shes a cop who wears lipstick. Because women like wearing lipstick! Kareena Kapoor Khan added, Just because youre a cop, you dont have to be a particular way. We have kept her feminine slightly because as women, we have to own who we are and we are proud of who we are also. So, regardless of whether or not youre a cop or whether youre wearing a trouser, it doesnt mean that you have to become the ab-main-mukka-maarne waali hoon type of a person! Kareena Kapoor Khan remarked, The way Meghna has written Ajuni has given me more darja in my life. I feel that, as a mother, as an actor. It has stayed with me. I also feel that ever since Ive become a mother, Ive also become a better actor. I dont know why (laughs). Daayra releases in cinemas on September 18. Also Read: Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals he was ready to REJECT Daayra due to S S Rajamoulis Varanasi; admits Kareena Kapoor Khan was a BIG reason why he came on board: When Meghna Gulzar asks for a meeting, any actor would DEFINITELY meet her
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The much-awaited emotional drama Om Ka Hari, starring Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles, is set to release theatrically on September 18, 2026. Directed by Harish Vyas, the film also stars Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha and Ayesha Kapur in key roles and brings to the screen one of the oldest rivalries known to mankind, father vs son. At its heart, Om Ka Hari is a story about a relationship where love is often the hardest thing to say out loud. This is First Ray Film's 5th production and it tells the narrative about a stubborn father (Hari Prasad Sharma) in Bhopal and his independent minded son (Om Prasad Sharma) - their conflicts which begins in Bhopal and culminate in Varanasi. The father-son dynamic is as old as family itself: the son who wants to break free, the father who believes he knows what is best - generational divide. And about irrespective of which one of them wins, the rest of the family loses. Om Ka Hari finds its emotional core in that timeless tug-of-war, the oldest rivalry of them all, father vs son, and asks a simple but deeply difficult question: What if we could finally tell our fathers that we love them? And what if they could tell us too? For Harish Vyas, the film also brings a larger cinematic journey to its emotional conclusion. Om Ka Hari completes his trilogy of films exploring love and the importance of expressing it. His debut feature, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain with Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ekavali Khanna and Anshuman Jha, explored the importance of saying I love you to your partner, even after decades of marriage, reminding us that love cannot simply be assumed; it needs to be expressed. Speaking about the film and completing this trilogy, director Harish Vyas says, I think all three of my films have been about love, but about different kinds of love and, more importantly, about the things we struggle to say. Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain was about reminding a husband and wife that after 30 years of marriage, you still need to say I love you. Hum Bhi Akele-Tum Bhi Akele was about discovering love in friendship. And Om Ka Hari is perhaps the most personal and universal of the three about a father and son who love each other deeply but have forgotten how to say it. There is no rivalry older than father vs son. And I have two of the finest actors from their respective generations take on the title roles. We fight, we challenge each other, we carry expectations and hurt, but underneath all of that is love. Sometimes, all it takes is saying it. The film marks the third collaboration between Harish Vyas and Anshuman Jha, following their previous films, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain and Hum Bhi Akele-Tum Bhi Akele. This further strengthens their actor-director partnership. With Jha and Raghubir Yadav at its centre, Om Ka Hari brings together two generations of performers for a story that moves seamlessly between conflict, humour, tenderness and reconciliation. Adding to the films emotional and nostalgic appeal is its music soundtrack, which features songs by the legendary late Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Paresh Pahuja and other celebrated voices. The music forms an integral part of the films world, complementing its themes of memory, relationships and the passage of time. The film has also had an encouraging festival journey, with its World Premiere at Stuttgart in 2025, followed by its Australian Premiere at IFFM Melbourne, North American Premiere at CSAFF, and its Indian Premiere at the Closing Gala at Red Lorry Film Festival. Produced by First Ray Films, Om Ka Hari releases theatrically on September 18, 2026. Also Read: Anshuman Jha says Asha Bhosles final feature song for the film Om Ka Hari is one of the most profound moments of his life
49.91L properties of cattle smuggler to be attached under Gangsters Act
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Varanasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, and essential amenities for displaced individuals. Teams from various departments are deployed to offer on-site services and support. Livestock safety is prioritized with arrangements for their care and relocation. A 24-hour flood control room monitors the situation and coordinates immediate responses.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar directs completion of Jal Jeevan Mission schemes by 2027
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'Threatened to fail her: Class 10 student raped for months by teacher in UP
In a shocking case reported, a teacher has been accused of repeatedly raping a Class 10 student over a span of four months. The alleged perpetrator, believed to be the son of the school's manager, is on the run. The case surfaced when the victim attempted suicide after an audio recording was circulated online.
Min pulls up officials over waterlogging, power safety in Kashi
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Enhanced Security Measures in Uttar Pradesh for Barawafat Celebrations
Lucknow, August 26: The atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh is vibrant as the festival of Barawafat, also known as Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, approaches. A historic procession, Juloos-e-Madh-e-Sahaba, will take place in Lucknow on Wednesday, while the police have implemented strict security measures in Varanasi for the traditional parade. Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, Chairman of the Islamic Center ... Read more Enhanced Security Measures in Uttar Pradesh for Barawafat Celebrations
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, has invited online applications for 55 posts across the Administrative, Technical, Library, Engineering, and Rajbhasha cadres. Applications must be submitted online via the SAMARTH Portal from 25 August 2026 to 24 September 2026, 5:00 PM, and the printed application with documents must additionally be sent by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
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Ganga Aarti on the Thames: When an ancient Indian river ritual finds a new meaning in London
Highlights: Ganga Aarti comes to the Thames on 13 September in Greenwich. The ceremony is rooted in gratitude, prayer and reverence for nature. The Ganga and Thames connect heritage, memory and a sense of home. Thousands are expected to gather for the Ceremony of Light. The event brings an ancient tradition into a distinctly London setting. For generations, the Ganga has been much more than a river. She is revered as a mother, a source of life and a sacred presence, woven into Hindu traditions, pilgrimage, prayer and family memory. Along her banks, people gather to offer lamps, sing devotional songs and express gratitude for the river and the natural world. On Sunday 13 September, that ancient tradition will find a new setting on the banks of the Thames. At the historic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, thousands are expected to gather for Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light, presented by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with Totally Thames. The event will be one of the largest Ganga Aarti ceremonies held in the UK. But the significance of the evening goes beyond the visual beauty of illuminated lamps beside the river. It raises a simple but profound question: What does it mean to honour the spirit of the Ganga beside the Thames? Why Ganga Aarti is performed Ganga Aarti is a traditional Hindu ceremony centred on the offering of light. During the ritual, large multi-tiered oil lamps are raised towards the river as prayers, music and chanting accompany the ceremony. The gesture is one of gratitude. The river is understood not merely as water flowing through a landscape, but as a giver of life. The ceremony acknowledges the forces of nature that sustain human existence and expresses reverence for something larger than the individual. The Ganga carries particular spiritual significance in Hinduism. She is associated with purity, renewal and the flow of life. For generations, her banks have been places of pilgrimage, worship, remembrance and celebration. Yet the central idea behind Ganga Aarti, gratitude towards nature, is not limited to one river or one country. That is what gives the Thames ceremony its meaning. When two rivers meet The Ganga and the Thames could hardly seem more different. One flows through the heart of the Indian subcontinent and has been central to Hindu civilisation for thousands of years. The other winds through London, passing historic landmarks and becoming part of the everyday landscape of one of the world's great cities. Yet rivers share something fundamental: they connect people to place. The Thames is part of London's identity. It has witnessed generations of migration, change and renewal. For many families living in Britain, the river has become part of the landscape of everyday lifejust as the Ganga remains embedded in memories of India. Bringing Ganga Aarti to the Thames therefore creates a meeting point between two worlds. It is not an attempt to recreate Varanasi or Haridwar in London. Nor is the Thames being presented as a replacement for the Ganga. Instead, the ceremony carries the idea behind Ganga Aarti to another river: that water, nature and the environment deserve gratitude and respect wherever we encounter them. That principle is reflected in an important detail of the event. Nothing from the ceremony will be placed into or released into the Thames. The lamps will be held ceremonially towards the river, allowing the ritual to take place without compromising the waterway. A living tradition in a London landscape The setting adds another layer to the ceremony. The Old Royal Naval College is one of London's most recognisable historic sites. Against its architecture and the Thames, the glow of traditional lamps will create a striking meeting of Indian heritage and British surroundings. There will also be cultural performances, live music and activities designed to explain the meaning of the Aarti before the main Ceremony of Light at 7:15 pm. The occasion forms part of global celebrations marking 75 years of Chinmaya Mission, honouring the work of its founder, Swami Chinmayananda. His teachings helped bring Vedantathe philosophical tradition of Hindu thoughtto audiences around the world. In that sense, the river becomes a fitting metaphor. Water flows across boundaries, just as ideas, traditions and stories travel from one generation and one country to another. As the lamps are raised towards the Thames at dusk, the ceremony will bring an ancient Indian tradition into a distinctly London setting. The Ganga will be present through its symbolism, memory and spiritual meaning. The Thames will be present as the river beside which the ceremony unfolds. And between them lies the heart of the evening: a reminder that traditions can travel without losing their meaning, and that gratitude for the natural world belongs wherever people gather beside a river.
Watch the song 'Nirantharam' from Telugu movie 'Volley' starring Ronith GRG, Nipun Satya and Abhignya Vuthaluru. 'Nirantharam' is performed by Bhairava 108 and music of the song is given by Auranova Studios. Lyrics of 'Volley' song 'Nirantharam' are written by Bhairava 108 and Auranova. Dilip K Manukonda directorial 'Volley' also stars Ravi Varma, Kalpalatha Garlapaati, Vadlamani Srinivas, Lakshman Meesala and Kiran Varanasi in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Nirantharam' song from Ronith GRG and Nipun Satya starrer 'Volley', watch the video.
School Holiday Alert: Varanasi and Sonbhadra Schools Closed Today Due to Heavy Rain
Heavy rain has forced school closures in Varanasi and Sonbhadra today, August 25, 2026. Authorities have shut schools up to Class 8 for student safety. Check the latest updates on district-wise holiday orders and IMD weather warnings.
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Devotees Flood Temples on Last Monday of Sawan: Tight Security in Varanasi, Ujjain, and Puri
New Delhi, August 24: On the final Monday of the auspicious month of Sawan, temples across the country are witnessing an overwhelming influx of devotees. Worshippers are performing water rituals and prayers to seek a prosperous life from Lord Shiva. In light of the large crowds, stringent security measures have been implemented at the temples. ... Read more Devotees Flood Temples on Last Monday of Sawan: Tight Security in Varanasi, Ujjain, and Puri
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