Sholay l Film With The Highest Footfalls Returns On The Big Screen

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


Ask anywhere in the world, where Bollywood is even scantily known, they would know two films for sure - Sholay and Awaara - such is the legacy that even 50 years and 70+ years down the line - audiences remember them!

Sholay re-releases tomorrow as The Final Cut - reportedly with the original ending, the chilling killing of Sachin and more!

Are the audiences excited?

Yes, says Tejpal from Bihar, he first watched Sholay as a 15-year teenager in a non-descript cinema in Bihar, today he has got the tickets of the biggest multiplex chain in India to watch his favorite film. He says, I watched Sholay 50 times in cinema when it released in 1975, it reached my village in 1978 - but still the shows were housefull. "I am going to watch my favorite actor Amitabh Bachchan and his buddy, Veeru played by late actor, Dharmendra".

Tashi, a cub-reporter with a leading national daily, that described Sholay as a "violent potpourri curry western" in its original review in 1975, says "Sholay holds a legacy, it is 'THE FILM' with the highest number of footfalls ever in India and probably, the world!"

While many films 70's and 80's films, still run in the interiors of India - Sholay is the only film that has re-released three times at the biggest multiplex chains across India, since 2000!

News Shorts - Deepening the Corporate Bond Market Report

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


Under the able leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, India has become the 4th largest economy - with decisive push in various sectors and industries.

A report was recently released by the CEO, NITI Aayog, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam at a function in New Delhi. The Report “Deepening the Corporate Bond Market Report” was released at NITI Aayog, and talks about varied key-areas related to the growth of India.

Press Release l Prime Minister's Office

  • PM Underscores Wisdom, Restraint and Timely Action as pillars of national strength through a Sanskrit shloka


The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today highlighted the enduring value of strategic wisdom, calibrated restraint, and decisive action in safeguarding national interests and advancing India’s long‑term security and development goals.

The Prime Minister invoked an Sanskrit maxim, as he wrote on X:

“सुदुर्बलं नावजानाति कञ्चिद् युक्तो रिपुं सेवते बुद्धिपूर्वम्। 

न विग्रहं रोचयते बलस्थैः काले च यो विक्रमते स धीरः॥”

News Shorts - Tamil Karkalam - Let us learn Tamil

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


Recently held, Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, themed ‘Tamil Karkalam - Let us learn Tamil’, was a huge success.

For the unversed about this initiative, Kashi Tamil Sangamam, these are Hindi - Tamil learning sessions that are held.

This year the sessions were held in various schools Kashi, Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.

News Shorts - 2nd WHO Global Summit

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav addressed the preside over the Curtain Raiser Press Conference of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at National Media Centre, in New Delhi.

The event highlighted the ways traditional medicine has been effective in diseases and other medical situations where other forms of medicines haven't!

The event also highlighted the fact of the growing use of traditional medicine worldwide.

Not Just A Review l Dhurandhar

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


Few films are such that you walk into cinema with zero expectations and when you leave the audi, you are like what a film! 

Dhurandhar is such a film. Post Uri, Aditya Dhar has firmly saddled himself as a bankable film-maker, be it Article 370, recently released Baramulla or even Dhoom Dhaam - he has struck it right. With Dhurandhar he gives a master-class in film-making - the way he has used and fused the various techniques of film-making for a very compelling narrative is very, very laudable.

The film captures you with the very first frame, a very up and close of IB chief Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan) tense, negotiating the release of hijacked passengers.

The tone of the film is set. Sanyal comes up with Mission Dhurandhar, aim to infiltrate pakistani mafia and thwart the evil designs of paki intelligence on Indian soil.

The best part of Aditya's narrative is that in spite of many India-Pak movies, this one takes place entirely in pakistan, with the protagonists and antagonists both rooted as pakistani citizens.

While the story is very interesting on paper - it is the screenplay that is the 'hero' here; why? Such a complex story is told seamlessly; this is what is, extraordinary writing. Full marks to Aditya Dhar, and additional screenplay writers Shivkumar V. Panicker and Ojas Gautam.

The technical brilliance of the film is beautifully complemented by the act of the entire cast. Ranveer Singh is superb in the role of undercover agent, Hamza Ali Mazari (If Shahrukh can win National Award for Jawan, Ranveer Singh ought to win it for this, in 2026). Akshaye Khanna is effortless in the role of Rehman Dakait. Sanjay Dutt gets a well-crafted role after ages, and he breathes fire into it. Arjun Rampal is evil personified as ISI chief, Major Iqbal. R. Madhavan is very impressive as Ajay Sanyal. There was a lot of talk about the age-gap with the female lead, Sara Arjun; rest assured the chemistry is crackling. This is what actors do, fill in the gaps beautifully. Given the right roles Sara is a future star for sure!

The real revelation of the film is Rakesh Bedi, who would have thought this comic-actor would play the all important role of shrewd and crafty Jameel Jamali so effortlessly. It is the career-best performance of this veteran actor. Naveen Kaushik, in the role of Donga, makes a solid impression. In fact all the actors have performed brilliantly. For example, Saumya Tandon is mostly in the background, but one scene where she is in foreground, after the death of her son and her slap across Akshaye's face - what a performance. This is exactly why actors root for brilliant directors.

Dhurandhar is too intelligent a film that will be surely loved by the classes - and though it's not massy, by masses in select belts as well!

Go and book your big-screen ticket now.

News Shorts - Purple Fest 2025

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


The National Communications Academy-Finance (NCA-F), Ghitorni, a “Sarvotkrisht” 5-star-rated Central Training Institute under the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, celebrated Purple Fest 2025 with immense enthusiasm, in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The Fest was inaugurated by the Secretary, DEPwD V. Vidyavathi, who in her address, spoke about the mental barriers that need to be broken to make the society more inclusive.

The DG, NCA-F encouraged all participants to strengthen their collective commitment to inclusive learning, compassion, and empowerment. The day-long event featured a range of thoughtfully curated activities, including an inspiring address by Ira Singhal, IAS, insightful sessions and engaging simulation experiences by NGOs, and several inclusive programmes designed to promote empathy and accessibility.

176 Officer Trainees of All India and Central Civil Services, 2025 batch from 15 All India and Central Civil services undergoing the Special Foundation Course at NCA-F in collaboration with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, participated in the celebrations, along with the faculty and staff of NCA-F.

A Training of Trainers (ToT) session was conducted by the Deputy Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities for NCA-F faculty members, alongside a series of simulation activities aimed at building awareness.

Purple Fest 2025 stood as a celebration of talent, resilience, and aspiration, honouring the spirit of inclusiveness and the shared responsibility of building an accessible and empathetic society.

News Shorts - Successful high-speed rocket-sled test

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal


DRDO conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system, in Chandigarh. This successful test is a major boost to India both in terms of defence and India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Experts opine that India is steadily making brisk progress in terms of technological innovation and advances and this successful test is one of the testimonies for this fact.

Press Release l Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary today. Shri Modi stated that from being an active participant in India’s freedom struggle, presiding over the Constituent Assembly to becoming our first President, he served our nation with unmatched dignity, dedication and clarity of purpose. "His long years in public life were marked by simplicity, courage and devotion to national unity. His exemplary service and vision continue to inspire generations", Shri Modi said.


The Prime Minister posted on X: "Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary. From being an active participant in India’s freedom struggle, presiding over the Constituent Assembly to becoming our first President, he served our nation with unmatched dignity, dedication and clarity of purpose. His long years in public life were marked by simplicity, courage and devotion to national unity. His exemplary service and vision continue to inspire generations."

Coffee, Short-Film On Mental Health, Features Award-Winning Model, Jitika

By - Aanya


Mental health is a reality, and by 2030 it is going to be the biggest disorder affecting the human-life.

While various countries have launched initiatives to counter mental-health issues - creative think tanks aver that talent and creation can go a long way to counter it.

Award-winning model, Jitika Arora, recently tied-up with Talennt Ka Maha Utsav to create it's upcoming Season 2 curtain-raiser short, Cofffee.

Already an award-winning short, 'Coffee' showcases ways simple things can help counter mental health issues.

#TKMU together with #BNHAF Awards and Festival 22nd Edition Concludes in Multiple Cities

By - Aanya


Talennt Ka Maha Utsav Season 1 together with #BNHAF Awards and Festival 22nd Edition concluded in multiple cities across India.

22.6 Edition - the last sub-edition of #BNHAF Awards and Festival 22nd edition were held in cities like Delhi-NCR, Goa and Nainital.

Deeth Sethi, the cult entrepreneur behind Riisha Couture and Vijay Arora the iconic DJ from India with hospitality brands like Cafe la Musica, No Name Bar did the honors of sounding the end-clap at the 22.6 edition, formally announcing the end of 22nd edition as well as conclusion of Season 1 of Talennt Ka Maha Utsav.


Boutique, short from Iran directed by Pouya Dastgiran was the closing film.

The list of Opening Film, Closing Film and few notable awardees are:

Opening Film - Bahubali: Crown of Blood
Closing Film - Boutique

#BNHAF Mid-Shorts under 40-minutes
Best Film
The Legend of Hanuman

Best Animation
Bahubali: Crown of Blood

Best VFX
Bahubali: Crown of Blood

Best Dialogues
The Legend of Hanuman

Best Action
Bahubali: Crown of Blood

Best Studio
Graphic India

#BNHAF Films Under 10-minutes
Best Story
Tina Hedman, After All This Time

Best Monologue
Chloe Pan-Kita, Chloe's Film

#BNHAF Female Icon Awards
Dr. Kiran Modi
Yogita Kapil
Deeth Sethi
Jitika Devi
Aanya
Tanvi Sharma
Piyush Sharma
Vaidehi Mishra
Mehjabi Khan

#BNHAF Signature Awards
Deepak Sharma
Vijay Arora
Avi Goel

Press Release l Ministry of Culture

  • Excavation and Conservation in Nalanda
Government is providing adequate funds and resources to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for archaeological excavations and conservation work in Nalanda.

ASI has a well experienced team for excavation and conservation work. the involvement of local communities in excavations and conservation work provide employment to local people alongwith enabling them to participate in the preservation of their heritage.

Nalanda is a major tourist destination through ongoing conservation work and archaeological excavations. Nalanda is a world heritage site since 2010.

This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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