BO on Friday l Bollywood Today

By: Amit kumaR Agarwal

July 18 saw the release of four Hindi films, Saiyaara, Nikita Roy, Tanvi The Great, Murderbaad.

While on one hand the record-opening showing of Saiyaara brought cheers to the industry; the abject and outright rejection of the other three films, sent shivers down the trade-fraternity. The showing once again highlighted the polarization in the tastes of the audiences. Either the film is a blockbuster of epic-proportions or an outright reject.

Not that industry expected any big showing from these films - Nikita Roy, Tanvi The Great and Murderbaad - but the select shows these films got, were cancelled at properties because there was no-show by the audiences!

It is high-time producers ideate well, not just to make a film, but the way they will take the film to market after completing the film.

Saiyaara Reiterates The Saying About Film Business

By: Amit kumaR Agarwal

Two weeks back during a press-show at Delite Cinema in New Delhi, people asked me, my calendar of films in cinemas for July, August. Saiyaara and War 2 - I didn't even took fraction of a second to answer.

While everyone expected me to include War 2, they were like why Saiyaara. A trade-pundit even predicted that the film will take a 2crore to 2.5crore opening on July 18.

Cut to July 17, the same pundit called, "Amit ji film soongh lete ho kya", he was like the film is taking an opening of 20crores to 25crores - 10 times more of what he had predicted two weeks back.

Trade-pundits are all agog about what worked for Saiyaara - with almost no promotions; many films' have good music, intimacy onscreen is no big thing today, the storyline seems routine - so what worked for Saiyaara?

Saiyaara once again reiterates what William Goldman famously said about movie-business, "no one knows anything".

Frankly, Saiyaara has gone on the trajectory of director's earlier, Aashiqui 2; only that the trajectory is almost vertical and much stronger. Whether the film will do 200 crores or more, only time will tell - but it is going to be the biggest hit starring an all new cast - there are no two ways about it!

The storyline seems to be pretty routine though, the hero rubbing the relative of the heroine the wrong way. The heroine 'making' the hero 'fall in love' and then breaking his heart. The narrative is all about how he wins the heroine back. Does he succeed or not?

News Shorts - SHALYACON 2025

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav addressing at the Inauguration Ceremony of “SHALYACON 2025” All India Institute of Ayurveda, in New Delhi

The event saw various stakeholders being appraised about the various health-benefits, Ayurveda, has been giving since time immemorial. 

News Shorts - Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari addressing the12th National CSR Summit on ‘Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047’, in New Delhi

The summit highlighted the way various stakeholders are shaping up India with the help of CSR

Bhaarat Bol News Founder attends ODOP Awards Ceremony

By Aanya

Bhaarat Bol News founder, Amit kumaR Agarwal attended the ODOP Awards Ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam on July 14, 2025.

The ceremony saw commerce, industry and trade ministries of various states presenting the tremendous boost the ODOP programme has given to the state revenue in turn boosting the country's economy.

The jobs generated and the way youth have benefitted was also highlighted in the ceremony that saw the ministers, policy-makers, industry delegations, influencers, come under one roof.

One District One Product (ODOP) Awards was organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 

The ODOP awards were instituted to recognise and celebrate the efforts of States and Union Territories, Districts, and Indian Missions Abroad in advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat through the ODOP initiative.

Under this initiative, the Government has identified over 1,200 unique products from more than 750 districts across the country, spanning sectors such as agriculture, food processing, handloom, handicrafts, and others. These efforts are aimed at promoting value addition, marketing, and connecting local products with global markets.

The initiative has seen growing momentum, with States and UTs integrating ODOP products into existing schemes and several of them setting up dedicated ODOP Cells. Over 15 States/UTs have launched dedicated platforms and some have created ODOP-specific e-commerce solutions. ODOP products are also listed on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other e-commerce portals to enable easier procurement and wider reach.

ODOP’s international footprint is expanding. ODOP Walls have been established in Singapore, New York, Vancouver, Milan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Japan. ODOP products are now available at retail outlets like Mustafa Centre and Centre Point Mall in Singapore. More than 15 Indian Missions abroad have actively participated in promoting ODOP through exhibitions, roadshows, and gifting campaigns.

To build grassroots capacity, the initiative has collaborated with premier institutions like NID and IITs to deliver targeted skilling and training programmes for artisans and producers.

As part of wider public outreach, the PM Gati Shakti – ODOP Experiential Centre has also been launched at Bharat Mandapam. This centre offers an immersive experience into India’s district-level products using technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, RFID mapping, and audiovisual storytelling.

The awards ceremony was held in the presence of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal; Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta; and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. The dignitaries felicitated the winners of the National ODOP Awards 2025 and acknowledged their contributions in innovation, public service delivery, and economic development.

The event included presentations by selected States, UTs and Indian Missions on successful ODOP models, followed by a session on the Way Forward with participation from district officials, industry associations, aggregators, e-commerce platforms, logistics providers, and technology institutions.

Amit kumaR Agarwal spoke to the media and said that such initiatives will definitely help shape-up, as well as, firm-up the vision of the PM Narendra Modi towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

Press Release l Ministry of Ayush

The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is organizing Shalyacon 2025 — a three-day national seminar to be held from 13th to 15th July 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. Celebrated annually on 15th July, Sushruta Jayanti commemorates the legendary Acharya Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery.

In honour of his enduring contributions to the field of surgery, the Department of Shalya Tantra, AIIA, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, is hosting this prestigious event in collaboration with the National Sushruta Association as part of the continuing academic program of the 25th Annual Conference of the National Sushruta Association.

The inaugural ceremony, scheduled for 14th July 2025, will be graced by Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour include Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur; and Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Nesari, Director, Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar.

“Since its establishment, AIIA has remained dedicated to promoting Ayurveda worldwide. Shalyacon, organized by the Department of Shalya Tantra, reflects this commitment by fostering the integration of Ayurvedic principles with modern surgical advancements. The initiative aims to equip emerging Ayurvedic surgeons with enhanced competencies and confidence in practicing integrated surgical care,” said Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Director (I/C), AIIA.

The seminar will feature live surgical demonstrations on 13th and 14th July that include general surgeries, anorectal surgeries, and urosurgical cases. On the first day, ten general endoscopic laparoscopic surgeries will be performed. The second day will include sixteen anorectal surgery live surgical procedures, offering participants an opportunity to observe and learn from real-time surgical practices.

With a theme focused on Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, Shalyacon 2025 is poised to be a dynamic confluence of tradition and technology, attracting over 500 eminent scholars, surgeons, researchers, and academicians from India and abroad. The event will facilitate the exchange of ideas, showcase clinical advancements, and explore emerging trends in Ayurvedic surgical practices.

A special plenary session will be conducted across the three days covering areas such as General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Management & Para-surgical Techniques, Anorectal Surgery, Asthi-Sandhi Marma Chikitsa, and Innovations in Surgery. The final day will also feature over 200 oral and poster presentations, contributing to the ongoing scholarly dialogue and academic enrichment.

In addition to the clinical demonstrations, a Scientific Session will provide a platform for scholars, clinicians, and researchers to present their work and engage in academic dialogue. The sessions will be followed by a cultural programme.

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News Shorts - 17th BRICS Summit

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, meets the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

News Shorts - Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare & Chemicals and Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda distributed appointment letters to Delhi Nursing Officers and Paramedical staff and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans in the presence of the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, and other dignitaries, in New Delhi

#BNHAF launches #BNAHF #TKMU Female Icons Award

By - Aanya

#BNHAF Awards and Festival International Editions in USA, France and Switzerland

#BNHAF Awards and Festival in it's 22nd Edition has launched #BNHAF Female Icons Award in association with "Talennt Ka Maha Utsav".

Amit kumaR Agarwal founder of Bhaarat Bol News vertical said that the idea is to celebrate females, that are unfortunately not celebrated in the plethora of awards that happen; particularly in Delhi-NCR, at the drop of the hat!

To ensure that awards are conferred on females that support social cause, Agarwal has limited the awards to 6 per edition.

6 Female Icons Honored in each edition of #BNHAF

Agarwal elaborated that the award honors females with substance, with a 'true-value' award that comes with definite set of deliverables. Ankeeta, a model and an entrepreneur said, "I was bored of awards that gave me usage / marketing rights of my pictures and videos taking the award. This is the biggest bluff any award can claim as a deliverable. Isn't it?"

1. #TKMU #BNHAF Female Icon Award One pre-recorded reel of 1-minute about you and your achievements
2. These reels of each Awardee is screened at #BNHAF Awards and Festival
3. #TKMU Tiara for each Awardee
4. Speaking opportunity to the awardee as per the contract
5. One news-article on Bhaarat Bol News news-portal before the award with two pictures
6. One news-article on Bhaarat Bol News news-portal after the award with two pictures
7. One-page feature on Bhaarat Bol News e-magazine

• Like other awards, we aren't counting photos and videos, usage rights; since by default you have them

• We are also not counting coverage on news-channels, since the top-channels don't even air the news, though it is recorded!

Rekha Vohraa, one of the board members of #BNHAF Awards and Festival said, "come to think of it, I am part of many groups that spend obnoxious amounts of money in taking awards that are mere blink-a-miss. Amit is actually adding value to the profile by connecting #BNHAF Awards with causes integral to the PM's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047."

Agarwal said he wanted to launch this award on the 25th Anniversary of #BNHAF, "but just two days back, I was at a fashion event at The Grand, five to-six females across my social-circuit bumped into me and asked about #BNHAF Awards, "आप हमें कब अवार्ड दे रहे हो, हमने सोसाइटी के लिए ये किया है, I decided to honor their commitment towards society by creating a dedicated category for females."

Vohraa said, reason she asked Agarwal to put 'female' in the award is because, it is age agnostic - a female kid of 10 or 12 can take the award, as well as, a senior citizen of 82, too can take the award.

Add the Cannes Film Festival connect

Press Release l Prime Minister's Office

On the solemn occasion of Hul Diwas, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid heartfelt tribute to the indomitable courage and extraordinary valor of India’s tribal communities.

Commemorating the historic Santhal uprising, the Prime Minister honored the enduring legacy of revered freedom fighters—Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, and Phulo-Jhano—along with countless other brave tribal martyrs who laid down their lives in defiance of colonial oppression.

In a post on X, he wrote:

“हूल दिवस हमें अपने आदिवासी समाज के अदम्य साहस और अद्भुत पराक्रम की याद दिलाता है। ऐतिहासिक संथाल क्रांति से जुड़े इस विशेष अवसर पर सिदो-कान्हू, चांद-भैरव और फूलो-झानो के साथ ही उन सभी वीर-वीरांगनाओं का हृदय से नमन और वंदन, जिन्होंने विदेशी हुकूमत के अत्याचार के खिलाफ लड़ते हुए अपने जीवन का बलिदान कर दिया। उनकी शौर्यगाथा देश की हर पीढ़ी को मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए प्रेरित करती रहेगी।”

Press Release l President's Secretariat

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, today (June 30, 2025).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that our culture, based on the life value of 'Ishavasyam Idam Sarvam', sees the presence of God in all living beings. The belief that our gods and sages communicated with animals is also based on the same thinking.

The President said that humans have a relationship of co-existence with forests and wildlife. She pointed out that many species have either become extinct or are on the verge of extinction. She emphasized that the conservation of these species is crucial for biodiversity and the health of the Earth. She said that the power of thinking and understanding that God has given to humans should be used for the welfare of all living beings. The corona pandemic has warned mankind that a culture based on consumption can cause unimaginable damage not only to mankind but also to other living beings and the environment.

The President said that today, the concept of 'one health' is gaining importance across the world. This concept believes that humans, domestic and wild animals, flora and the wider environment are all interdependent. We should strive for animal welfare. She said that as a premier veterinary institute, IVRI could play an important role in this field, especially in the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

The President said that technology, like other fields, has the potential to bring revolutionary changes in veterinary medicine and care too. The use of technology can empower veterinary hospitals across the country. Use of technologies like genome editing, embryo transfer technologies, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics can bring revolutionary changes in this field. She appealed to institutes like IVRI to find indigenous and low-cost treatments and nutrition for the animals. She said that they should also look for alternatives to those medicines whose side effects affect not only animals but also humans and the environment.

The President appreciated the students of IVRI for choosing the treatment and welfare of innocent and voiceless animals as their career. She advised them to think about those animals in case of a dilemma in their life and career. She said that it would show them the right path. She urged students to become entrepreneurs and establish start-ups in various fields of animal science. She said that with this endeavour, they will not only be able to employ the needy but will also be able to contribute to the country's economy.