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The Union Govt approving the release of the Bilkis Bano gang-rape convicts comes as a stain on the nation’s fabric Ask any sane human being in this country and they would agree that the Union Government’s concurrence and approval for the release of convicts undergoing life imprisonment in the case pertaining to the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and the killing of her three-and-half-year-old child and other family members is nothing less than shocking. The nation’s conscience has been shaken, considering that the convicts had committed a serious crime, and were in prison serving their sentence. The Gujarat government’s affidavit in the Supreme Court that it had the Centre’s approval to release the convicts reveals the manner in which the Narendra Modi government has been playing its dirty cards. Think about the whole episode, and it becomes clear that the motive behind the release of the 11 convicts, convicted for a gruesome crime, is nothing but political. The saffron halo that pervades the...

Fatehpur’s former MLA Vikram Singh finds himself immersed in solving problems that affect the local people around him Even as the country as a whole needs attention in terms of development and welfare measures, there is also the need to focus on the local people and to address their issues. Addressing each and every issue that the common man faces is what Vikram Singh, former legislator from Fatehpur, in Uttar Pradesh, focusses on. And, he has seen much success, indeed. From the moment he was elected MLA of Fatehpur, and later as former MLA,  Vikram Singh  has been a consistent performer in Fatehpur. Ask the voters in his locality and they will vouch for all the good work he has done to bring development in Fatehpur. Be it the new Kendriya Vidyalaya that is finally coming to Fatehpur or the country’s first ever Railway Park, Vikram Singh has been the man who has toiled to make them all happen. In an exclusive chat for  Digpu’s Sugar-Milk-Salt , Vikram Singh tells  Re...

Ausaja has curated an exhibition of the actor’s photos and posters, which will run alongside a PVR film festival of Bachchan’s iconic films in 17 cities “Hum jahan khade ho jaate hain, line wahi se shuru hoti hain ”.  This memorable dialogue from the film Kaalia defines the actor and superstar in him. When  Amitabh Bachchan  uttered this legendary line in the film that opened in theatres in the year 1981, little did India know that it was indeed the beginning of a long line of actors who aspired to be him. Amitabh Bachchan is turning 80 tomorrow (11th October 2022) and looking back at his career would prove beyond doubt how a tall, lean man who once was rejected as unfit for the movies, ruled Indian cinema or decades together.  For anyone who hopes of a career in Hindi filmdom, Amitabh Bachchan has turned out to be the benchmark. A benchmark so high up, that it would need some extra bit of motivation, commitment and willingness to learn from failure, to reach. F...

Wildlife photographer Neeraj Chawla opens up on how urbanisation and irresponsible human behaviour are proving bad for nature and its inhabitants (Digpu's talk show Sugar-Milk-Salt  - Season 1) Accelerated urbanisation and irresponsible human behaviour have turned out to be bane for the flora and fauna around us. These days, with these aspects having increased in manifold measure, nature’s existence has been pushed to risk.  Renowned wildlife photographer Neeraj Chawla, speaking to Reba Ayaz of Digpu News in an interview, articulated this concern. Taking the example of the flamingos that migrate every year from Gujarat to the Mumbai mud lands of Sewri, Chawla explained why the  flamingos  might not come again next year. Flamingos feed on the algae that appear in the mud, post-low tides. And now with the Nhava Sheva bridge construction having been kicked off near the site, the birds could well be in trouble of being left alone. This could eventually result in stopping...

Wildlife photographer Neeraj Chawla opens up on how urbanisation and irresponsible human behaviour are proving bad for nature and its inhabitants, in Digpu's talk show Sugar-Milk-Salt   (Season 1) Accelerated urbanisation and irresponsible human behaviour have turned out to be bane for the flora and fauna around us. These days, with these aspects having increased in manifold measure, nature’s existence has been pushed to risk.  Renowned wildlife photographer Neeraj Chawla, speaking to Reba Ayaz of Digpu News in an interview, articulated this concern. Taking the example of the flamingos that migrate every year from Gujarat to the Mumbai mud lands of Sewri, Chawla explained why the flamingos might not come again next year. Flamingos feed on the algae that appear in the mud, post-low tides. And now with the Nhava Sheva bridge construction having been kicked off near the site, the birds could well be in trouble of being left alone. This could eventually result in stopping the...

Sugary, milky and salty would define human lives. Sweet as sugar, strong as milk and sour as salt would define every man or woman’s life.  Sugar-Milk-Salt. On reading this, the first thought that comes to mind is that this is, indeed, an odd combination. But have you ever imagined the life of every human can be categorised with these 03 ingredients 'Sugar-Milk-Salt.   Take a deeper look. Try taking a look into the innards of what happens with the people you come across every passing day. Try talking to them. And then, you are sure to come across the manifold aspects of their personality, their lives and the twists and turns they have been through.  Sugary, milky and salty indeed would define their lives. Sweet as sugar, strong as milk and sour as salt would define every human life.  And, that is what Digpu has been trying to capture in the new series of video interactions with people around for its exclusive talk show, aptly titled ‘ Sugar Milk Salt ’. ...

Paigham--Mohabbat is a ‘never seen before’ Ghazal event with a lineup of 15 Ghazals of prominent legends like Mirza Ghalib, Ameer Khusrau, Gulzar Dehlvi, Nida Fazli and more, dedicated to restoring the aesthetics of Indian literature and culture. Mumbai : Idea of India (IOI) Foundation has organised first of its own kind of literarily & cultural event, ‘Paigham-E-Mohabbat’, which will be held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium, Nariman Point, starting at 7:30 PM onwards as on 8th October 2022. Fifteen (15)  ghazals and shers  of prominent legends like Mirza Ghalib, Ameer Khusrau, Jigar Muradabadi, Nida Fazli, will be performed in the voice of renowned playback singer Madhushree Bhattacharya, ‘Aiyaari’ & ‘Kaash Aap Hamaare Hote’ fame actress and thespian Juhi Babbar Soni will be enriching the night with her narrations, while the evening will be hosted by veteran TV face Rakshanda khan. Passes for the event are available on  BookMyShow  and GlobalPact Me...