Women dance to vulgar songs at Varanasi temple, police say AI
Varanasi: A video showing women dancing while men cheer, howl and scream at the famous Lat Bhairav Temple in Varanasi during the annual Baba Lat Bhairav baraat procession has raised many eyebrows. It shows women in ghaghra and sleeveless choli, dancing to non-religious, mainly Bhojpuri songs with vulgar lyrics, surrounded by Varanasi Police personnel, allegedly Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Controversy has erupted after the video of two women dancing at Lat Bhairav temple complex in Varanasi has surfaced on the internet. However, apart from controversy, the behavior of the police in the video has been questioned as well.
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The video had triggered criticism from various quarters, with several people questioning the presence and conduct of policemen allegedly seen watching or recording the performance on their mobile phones.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced its list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections 2026 for two states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The elections are scheduled in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the Graduate and Teachers' constituencies on October 23. In Uttar Pradesh, a total of 11 seats, comprising Graduate and Teachers' constituencies, are set to go to the polls next month. BJP announced names of six candidates on Tuesday, covering the constituencies namely Varanasi, Jhansi, Meerut, Agra, and Gorakhpur regions. It has fielded nominees Kedar Nath Singh from Varanasi Graduate, Dinesh Goyal from Meerut Graduate, Ashok Kumar Rathore from Allahabad-Jhansi Graduate, Dr Pramod Mishra from Varanasi Teachers', Engineer Hari Kishore Tiwari from Agra Teachers', and Dhruv Tripathi from Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers' constituency. The MLC election in Uttar Pradesh is being held as a direct contest between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP, with both taking to electioneering. Akhilesh Yadav-led SP has announced names of all 11 of its candidates for the MLC elections. The SP chief, declaring the list while speaking to the media in Lucknow on Monday, sought support for his party's candidates. Notably, the notification for the Legislative Council (MLC) elections in Uttar Pradesh was issued on Tuesday. The deadline for filing nominations is October 6, and the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 7. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until October 9; voting will take place on October 23. The results for Uttar Pradesh MLC elections will be announced on October 27. In Bihar, the MLC elections are slated for eight seatsfour Graduate constituencies and four Teachers' constituencies. They include Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates, and Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers. While announcing UP MLC candidates on Tuesday, BJP also released the names of its candidates for four Bihar Legislative Council seats for the upcoming biennial elections.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The King Georges Medical University (KGMU) administration has warned nursing students participating in a renewed protest that disciplinary action could be taken against them if they remain absent from scheduled teaching and training activities. In a letter addressed to the parents of nursing students, the university said students participating in the protest and remaining absent from their academic and training duties could face action under applicable rules and regulations. According to the letter, students were participating in the protest from 8 a.m. on September 28 and were absent from their prescribed teaching and training activities. The administration said participation in protests that disrupt teaching, training and essential patient-related work was inconsistent with university discipline and students academic responsibilities. The letter specifically warned that disciplinary proceedings could have consequences for students academic records and examinations. Such action may include, as per rules, an adverse entry in the character record/file, impact on eligibility to appear in examinations and other prescribed punitive action, along with a monetary penalty, the letter said. The university further cautioned that such action could adversely affect students academic record and future career. KGMU appealed to parents to ask their sons and daughters to immediately withdraw from the protest and return to their scheduled teaching and training duties. It warned that failure to comply with the universitys directions could result in disciplinary proceedings under the applicable rules. The renewed protest follows the death of a 2025-batch B.Sc. Nursing student in Varanasi. The incident had earlier prompted nursing students to stage protests on August 21 and 22, according to the KGMU letter. The administration said that following the earlier protest, the Vice-Chancellor had met the students and considered their concerns and demands. The university also said that necessary action had been taken and a separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) had been issued concerning students safety and facilities. However, the latest letter states that despite these measures, some nursing students again participated in a sit-in protest on September 28 and remained absent from their scheduled teaching and training activities. KGMU said students have academic responsibilities that include teaching, training and essential duties related to patients. It maintained that participation in protests that interfere with these responsibilities would not be considered consistent with university discipline. The warning comes as the university seeks to enforce attendance and academic requirements while students continue to raise concerns over issues affecting nursing students. The administration has made clear that students who do not follow the universitys directions may face disciplinary proceedings, including possible adverse entries in their records, consequences for examination eligibility and financial penalties, as provided under the applicable rules.
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Delhi CM welcomes Vadnagar-to-Varanasi Seva Sankalp Yatra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and city BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday accorded a grand welcome to participants of the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi Seva Sankalp Yatra as they reached the national Capital, a party leader said. The yatra has been organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and the completion of 25 years of his service to the nation, a statement issued by the Delhi BJP said. The Chief Minister said, There can be no better example of One India, Great India than this journey. This journey, which has begun through all of you, is carrying across the country the message of love, brotherhood, our sentiments towards our heritage, and the deep roots of patriotism that bind us to the nation. Malhotra said, This development journey, which began from Vadnagar, will travel up to Varanasi. Therefore, all of you are also witnesses to the journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which began with him serving as a Chief Minister and today has led to his being known as one of the worlds most popular Prime Servants. When the Yatra, undertaken by youth on motorcycles, reached the Gurugram-Delhi border, it received an initial welcome from MPs Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, along with BJP National Secretary Jaiprakash, Delhi government Minister Kapil Mishra, State General Secretary Mohan Lal Gihara, Delhi Yuva Morcha President Rajat Chaudhary and Rohit Chahal, who said the statement. The above Delhi BJP leaders then accompanied the yatra from Vadnagar to the Presidents Bodyguard Grounds, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP President Shri Harsh Malhotra personally welcomed all the participants. They also participated in a tree plantation drive under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, linked to 25 schemes of PM Modi, the statement said. Senior BJP leader V.D. Sharma, BJP General Secretary Harish Dwivedi, Delhi BJP Co-Incharge Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP Manoj Tiwari, BJP National Secretary Jaiprakash, Delhi government ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and others were present on the occasion. Malhotra said that wherever the yatra passes, participants also undertake various service activities. Whether it is cleanliness, tree plantation, or maintaining cleanliness at religious sites while preserving them as part of Indias heritage, you are contributing to all these efforts, he said. He said that under the leadership of PM Modi, the country is continuously progressing, and it is the responsibility of all of us to contribute towards preserving and strengthening the heritage of this developed nation. He said the development journey that began in Vadnagar will continue to Varanasi, and all participants are also witnesses to PM Modi's journey, which began when he served as Chief Minister. Today, he is known as one of the worlds most popular Prime Servants. From the Presidents Bodyguard Grounds, the yatra proceeded to Sansad Marg, where Delhi government minister Ravinder Indraj Singh formally welcomed the participants on behalf of the Delhi government and wished the youth luck. They then proceeded towards Noida. The Seva Yatris are travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi in 10 groups on a bike yatra, engaging communities through initiatives focused on service, public outreach, youth participation, social welfare, cultural connect and grassroots mobilisation. The Yatra is currently underway and will end on October 7, with the teams travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar.
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Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Lab Attendant posts. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications up to 19-10-2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary, describing him as a formidable personality who was firm in his convictions and remarkable in his simplicity. The Prime Minister said Singhal combined spiritual commitment with tireless organisational work and remained unwavering in his dedication to social unity. PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, Shri Ashok Singhal was formidablefirm in conviction and remarkable in his simplicity. He combined spiritual commitment with tireless organisational work and an unwavering dedication to social unity. The Prime Minister also penned a detailed tribute to Singhal under the headline, A great personality, committed to nation-building. In the tribute, PM Modi began by quoting a well-known couplet highlighting the importance of living for the welfare of others. There is a beautiful saying, Vriksh kabahun nahin phal bhakhai, Nadi na sanchai neer. Parmarath ke karane, sadhun dhara sarir. It means the tree does not consume its own fruit, nor does the river retain its waters. Both exist for the benefit of others, he wrote. Our saints and seers have long taught us that a life devoted to the welfare of those around us acquires a meaning far greater than individual achievement. If there is one person in whom this spirit was constantly reflected, it was Shri Ashok Singhal Ji, PM Modi said. Starting 27th September, we mark his birth centenary to celebrate an outstanding personality who brought together spiritual pursuit, cultural awakening and decades of dedicated organisational work, he added. PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with Singhal and said he considered it a privilege to have had numerous opportunities to meet him and receive his affection. I consider it a privilege that I had innumerable opportunities to interact with Ashok Ji and receive his affection. One of the earliest instances dates back to 1981, when I was a young Karyakarta going about the organisational duties given to me. I received a handwritten letter from him. Naturally, it was a noteworthy moment for me. He talked about an important upcoming programme and gave a few tasks to be done, he said. The Prime Minister also shared the letter written by Singhal. Recalling Singhals extensive travels and organisational work, PM Modi said he had seen him work day and night and travel to remote and difficult areas. Over several decades, I saw him work day and night. He would undertake long and often difficult travels to the remotest of areas. He was particularly passionate about travelling across tribal areas of Gujarat. His mind was constantly running, thinking about what more one can do for those on the margins of society, he said. PM Modi also recalled Singhals contribution to relief efforts during natural disasters. Whenever any part of the nation was affected by a natural disaster, Ashok Ji was either among the first to reach there himself or among those guiding Karyakartas to help those affected. My own experience with him in the aftermath of the 2001 Kutch earthquake was unforgettable, he said. The Prime Minister said Singhals compassion and concern for others had taken shape early in his life despite his coming from a prosperous and distinguished family. This spirit of compassion and care for others is something that came to Ashok Ji very early in his life. He hailed from a very illustrious and prosperous family. His father, Shri Mahavir Ji, was a distinguished administrator. One of his brothers, Shri BP Singhal Ji, went on to become a police officer and later a Member of Parliament. Another brother, Shri VP Singhal Ji, was the Chief Secretary of Tripura when the state was just formed, he said. Other family members succeeded in the world of commerce and agriculture. But from a young age, Ashok Ji was attracted to something else altogetherthe revival of Bharat and bringing glory to Maa Bhartis children, PM Modi added. Recalling Singhals childhood in Prayagraj, the Prime Minister said his association with the Sangam and the people who visited the holy site helped nurture his understanding of Indias cultural ethos. Growing up in Prayagraj, Ashok Ji would sit for hours on the banks of the Sangam. The river naturally interested him, but so did the people who came, such as saints, seers and devotees. It nurtured an understanding of Indias cultural ethos and strengthened his intention to do something for society, he said. This desire to live for others drew him to the RSS. He embraced every responsibility that came his way with enthusiasm, discipline and a sense of duty, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister highlighted Singhals organisational abilities, oratory skills and his close association with fellow workers and religious leaders. Shri Ashok Singhal Ji nurtured institutions and movements through persistence and hard work. He was blessed with a formidable voice and an oratory that could hold an entire gathering in its spell. Equally noteworthy was his care for fellow Karyakartas, he said. Anyone who came into contact with him could not help but marvel at his remarkable simplicity. He shared a deep bond with the Sant Samaj and commanded immense respect among saints and seers across the country. They valued his counsel and listened to him with great regard, PM Modi said. He also recalled two incidents that, according to him, reflected Singhals organisational abilities and influence. My mind goes back to two instances which brought out the legendary persona of Shri Ashok Singhal Ji. The first was in 1993, when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad organised a convention in the USA to mark 100 years since Swami Vivekanandas Chicago address, PM Modi said. The vision to host such a conference overseas, the planning and the bringing together of diverse stakeholders revealed the organisational genius of Ashok Ji, he added. The Prime Minister then recalled the World Hindu Conference held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in 2000. The second instance is from the year 2000. The World Hindu Conference was organised in Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. I could see how his presence ignited so much enthusiasm among other delegates, he said. After my address, his words of appreciation were a very moving experience for me. I saw yet again how his encouragement filled every Karyakarta with so much energy, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister also recalled Singhals prominent role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. No mention of Shri Ashok Singhal Ji is complete without recalling his pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement. Who can forget his address at the Boat Club Rally in 1991? Or the defining image of an injured and bleeding Ashok Ji at the peak of the movement, he said. Today, if there is a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, it is because of stalwarts like him who selflessly immersed themselves in the effort to make it possible. He would have been the happiest person on seeing the Ram Mandir take shape in Ayodhya, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister further highlighted Singhals emphasis on social harmony, equality and dignity. Shri Ashok Singhal Ji was blessed with remarkable clarity of thought, and one area where it was clearly seen was his belief that our society needs to be harmonious, that the message of brotherhood has to be reaffirmed. He worked towards strengthening social unity and equality, he said. He firmly believed that there could be no distinction of any kind in society and that every individual deserved equal dignity and respect, PM Modi added. He also referred to Singhals role in promoting social inclusion during activities associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and other community initiatives. It was his thought that the first brick of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya would be laid by Shri Kameshwar Choupal Ji, a grassroots VHP Karyakarta from Bihar who hailed from the marginalised sections of society. At a Dharm Sansad in Kashi, he decided that the Dom Raja would be honoured and went on to work with him as part of various community efforts, PM Modi said. Beyond organisational and nation-building activities, PM Modi said Singhal had a deep interest in education, particularly Vedic education, as well as music. Beyond nation-building, Shri Ashok Singhal Ji had two areas that were very close to his heart: education (especially Vedic education) and music. As the MP from Varanasi, I feel very proud that the city I represent, the eternal Kashi, has played its part in Shri Ashok Singhal Jis life, he said. He was educated at BHU and was also known to be a good student. He was closely associated with the Ekal Vidyalaya initiative, which worked to extend basic education to remote villages, especially among tribal communities, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister also described Singhal as a voracious reader and a good listener who encouraged younger organisational workers to read extensively. Those who knew Ashok Ji closely knew how well he sang! I recall meetings in Nagpur, where he would sing the Ekal Geet, leaving everyone mesmerised and setting the tone for the meeting, he said. PM Modi also recalled Singhals performance of Yeh matru-bhoomi meri, yeh pitru-bhoomi meri during his 90th birthday celebrations in 2015, which he said went viral. Concluding his tribute, PM Modi called upon the younger generation to learn about Singhals life and contributions. On his birth centenary, let us ensure that more youngsters know about his greatness. And let us renew our pledge to realise his dreams for our nation and our people, the Prime Minister said.
Anushman Jha: I make movies to connect, my attempt has never been transactional
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actors Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadavs Om Ka Hari is to have its special screenings for over 50 Army centres in India. The films producer Anshuman Jha calls it the old-school way of connecting with audiences and added further that he makes movies to connect. Anshuman will travel across 15 cities from Monday onwards, including Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Patna to host special screenings. Anshuman said in a statement: This is the old-school way of connecting with audiences, not just selling a film to them. I make movies to connect, and my attempt has never been transactional; it has always been emotional. So I am willing to keep working harder and going further to reach my audience. Charlie Chaplin used to take his films from city to city. I want to do that with Om Ka Hari. I want to sit with audiences, watch the film with them, hear what they feel, and have conversations with them. He said that the love for Om Ka Hari is real, and he wants to keep walking that extra mile to take the film to more people and, hopefully, spread the message at its heart: express your love to your parents while you still have the chance. With 25 cinemas retaining the film into Week 2 and 50+ Army Centre screenings lined up across India, Om Ka Hari is now entering its second week with continued word-of-mouth momentum. The Army Centre screenings are expected to bring the film to thousands of viewers nationwide, with over 50 centres hosting screenings. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them.
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Modi made the remarks during a video conference with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, which is being taken out from Vadnagar in Gujarat to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi and emphasised that service should remain the primary duty of those in public life. The Seva Yatris are travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi in 10 groups on a bike yatra, engaging communities through initiatives focused on service, public outreach, youth participation, social welfare, cultural connect and grassroots mobilisation. Yatra is currently underway and will end on October 7, with the teams travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. During the interaction, participants shared their experiences of connecting with people during the yatra and encouraging them to join the NaMo App. They also spoke about receiving blessings from beneficiaries of government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Interacting with the Seva Yatris through video conferencing, PM Modi said that the message of service should be conveyed through actions rather than words. I would say the same to all my colleagues: please take care of yourselves as well. Service should be our primary duty, and while serving, we should convey the message of service. We should not preach about service; we should convey its message through our actions, he said. Through our own conduct, people should see that no matter how powerful we become in politics, or how high a position we attain, our path will always remain the path of service, PM Modi added. PM Modi also shared an old saying about the spiritual merit associated with undertaking a journey and paying respects to those who complete it. There is an old saying that when someone returns from a journey, and you offer them your salutations, half the spiritual merit earned from that journey is transferred to the person who pays their respects. So today, by bowing to all these Seva Yatris, I, too, am stealing half of that merit, he said. PM Modi said Vadnagar and Varanasi were two ancient and historic cities, describing Vadnagar as his birthplace and Varanasi as his karmabhoomi, or the land where he had dedicated his life to service. Kashi holds the blessings of Baba Vishwanath, while Vadnagar is a land blessed by Hatkeshwar Mahadev. You are all spearheading a massive campaign of service connecting these two cities, he said. Recalling his days as a BJP worker, PM Modi said he had participated in and organised several yatras and was aware of the difficulties faced by participants, including challenges posed by weather and changing locations. He said the spirit of service had inspired several initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and stressed that politics and elections were separate from the broader objective of nation-building. Politics is at one place, elections are at one place, but we are here for Rashtra Nirman, he said. PM Modi said the country was working towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat and emphasised the role of young people in achieving the goal by 2047. By 2047, we will have to strengthen the youths role. Today, the younger generation is the maker of Viksit Bharat. They will also be its beneficiaries, he said. PM Modi further said that it feels like wherever you are going, you are building bridges of dialogue and public participation It feels like wherever you are going, you are building bridges of dialogue and public participation. Discussions in several Jan Sabhas, interactions with beneficiaries, tree plantation programmes, programmes related to cleanliness, participation in cultural events, interactions with social media influencers, and efforts to expand the social media network-all these activities carried out in the spirit of service are remembered by people, and people give their blessings. For me, people have always been the greatest source of energy in my life. And today, as you are travelling, you may never have imagined that you would receive blessings from such diverse groups of people, he said. PM Modi further said that when there is a spirit of service, the Jyotigram Yojana is born There is a resolve to uphold the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava', citizens are like God. And in Gujarat, people have truly experienced this. When there is a spirit of service, the Jyotigram Yojana is born. When there is a spirit of service in ones heart, initiatives like the Sujalam Sufalam Yojana bring about a water revolution, he added. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma were also present during the interaction. Meanwhile, one of the participants, Hemang, welcomed the Seva Yatris and said the journey was aimed at carrying forward the message of service and inspiring the younger generation. Under the Seva Sankalp Yatra, I warmly welcome all the travellers. From 2001 to 2026, through your public life, you have given the countrys youth a lesson that no matter what the position is, the commitment to serve is the greatest, he said. Hemang said the BJP had organised the yatra, with participants travelling through 159 villages. He added that those travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi would perform Jalabhishek in Varanasi, while participants travelling from Kashi would perform Jalabhishek in Vadnagar. At every stop, we are doing 25 different works, he said.
Anupam Kher honoured by Georgia Governor: Felt a deep sense of gratitude
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher has been feted with a commendation from the Governor in recognition of his contribution to cinema, education and the arts, as well as his role in strengthening the cultural ties between India and the US. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures and clips of himself as he was honoured with the commendation from the Governor of Georgia and First Lady Marty Kemp. He revealed that he even presented them with a Rudraksh Mala from Kashi Vishwanath temple, Varanasi. He wrote as the caption: COMMENDATION FROM GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, USA! PROUD! Standing in the Georgia State Capitol, home of the Georgia General Assembly, I felt a deep sense of gratitude as Governor Brian P. Kemp personally presented me with a commendation from the State of Georgia. I was honoured to receive it in the presence of First Lady Marty Kemp. I was happy to present them with a Rudraksh Mala from Kashi Vishwanath temple, Varanasi! The actor further wrote: The commendation speaks of my work in cinema, education and the arts, and of the bond between India and the United States. To have that journey recognised so far from home is deeply moving. He said it was a pleasure to share the occasion with the Consul General and Deputy Consul General of India in Atlanta, our tour promoters, and leaders of the Indian community. This is the third such honour I have received in the United States during our tour in the past twenty days. Anupam asserted that actors are not officially appointed to represent their country. But what a wonderful feeling it is to be an unofficial cultural ambassador for India To share our stories, our art and a little bit of our country with people around the world. Honours like this bring me joy and remind me of that responsibility. He concluded: My heartfelt thanks to Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for their warmth and generosity. I will cherish this moment. Jai Hind!
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