Missile Scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy Appointed DRDO Chief

Renowned scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, who is known for his R&D in missile systems and contribution in aerospace technologies. NEW DELHI: The Government on Saturday appointed renowned scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dr. Reddy was holding charge as the Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and also as Director General of the strategic missiles division. The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved Reddy’s appointment for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge or…

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“Nritya Ramayana” performance by Guru Bhupali Tamboli and her disciples

Mumbai : Jhanak Nritya Academy had proudly presented the Nritya Varsha, 2018 at ASPEE Auditorium, Malad.  The Nritya Varsha represented the epic mythology Ramayana in the Bharatnatyam and Kathak dance form named as “Nritya Ramayana”. The founder of Jhanak Nritya Academy, eminent dancer of Bharatnatyam and Kathak, Guru Smt.Bhupali Tamboli along with her disciples performed the Nritya Ramayana. “Nritya Ramayana” was written by Gouri Ghalsasi and Umesh Ghalsasi . The Indian film and television actor Visu bhau Bapat, Uma Tai bapat, Vicky ahuja, Ruksana poonawala, Lalit parimoo had attended the event with much fanfare. Guru Smt. Bhupali Tamboli, Indian classical…

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Gurmeet Choudhary’s unique fitness mantra !

Gurmeet Choudhary has been a fitness icon and an inspiration for many. The popular actor is a black belt holder in martial arts and also learnt kickboxing. The talented actor who is eagerly awaiting the release of his forthcoming war drama follows a variety of other forms of fitness regimen as well. For those who can’t afford gym memberships or go to fitness studios, the actor has chalked out a new workout regime. Gurmeet says, “As people look up to me, I wanted them to know there is no excuse as there are various alternatives…

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Esha Gupta urges Bollywood friends and fans to spread awareness and get actively involved in the Kerala flood relief fund

Esha Gupta was one of the first celebs to come forward in support of the beautiful state of Kerala which has been facing massive floods over the past week. The actress took over Instagram earlier and posted a video and quoted “Guys it’s an appeal, after getting updates from people stuck in Kerala, please try and give supplies, food ,clothes, diapers, dog food, medcines, whatever items you think are needed at such time. More importantly, lot of places and people including myself have been collecting supplies but have no way…

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Huma Qureshi & Saqib Saleem walk the ramp together for the first time !

The stunning Huma Qureshi has been a fashion showstopper on several occasions , however, her show for designer Anvita Sharma, at the Lakme Fashion Week, promises to be extra special. Huma will be walking the ramp with her brother , actor Saqib Saleem, for Anvita’s brand Two Point Two, a collection that showcases her designs for both men and women. This will also be the first time Huma & Saqib will be walking together for a fashion show. The two turn showstoppers on the 24th August for Two Point Two,…

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra to make her big radio debut

From making her mark on the big screen, television and even the digital space with her wellness channel, Shilpa Shetty Kundra now makes her big radio debut as she lends her voice to the Mahabharata. The star who has always been very spiritually inclined and takes great interest in mythology, will now narrate the Mahabharata as Draupadi. Says Shilpa, ” As kids, BR Chopra’s Mahabharat was the only show we were allowed to watch on TV. I have always been spiritually inclined, Draupadi is a beautifully etched, iconic character and I am happy…

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Actor Shahid Kapoor who is soaring high on the success of his last release Padmaavat, is all geared up for his next Batti Gul Meter Chalu directed by Shree Narayan Singh.

Shahid who has completed 15 years in the industry and how comfortable he is with the craft says ” I am not afraid to try something different but, there is a lot of anxiety and nervousness in attempting a new role. The more you attempt different things, the more you feel like you can back yourself. I just focus on the process and, more importantly, if I get excited by something, then I just go out there and do it.   On talking about being a part of films like Batti Gul Meter…

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Music Box and Moonshine: Famous Bengali Short Stories in English Translation

Reviewed By: Dr Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group Published by: Rubric Publishing, New Delhi Among two dozen prominent Indian languages, Bengali holds huge respect. There are many reasons behind it. The most prominent is the kind of literature it has produced so far and the level of writers it sent on the world stage like Rabindranath Tagore, who was the first Asian recipient of Nobel Prize in literature. No any other Indian writers of any language could achieve that level even after passing almost a century so far since getting…

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Effects Of Ageing On Periodontal Tissues

By: Dr. Abhishek Kr. Pandey, Medical Correspondent-ICN LUCKNOW: Ageing and death are two natural consequences to which the human are subject after their birth. Human ageing induces histophysiological and clinical alterations in oral tissues. Improvement in lifestyle and health care has led to a greater life span in the world resulting in an increase in periodontal disease expectancy. In spite of the fact that the periodontal disease severity is known to be associated with age, functional changes in periodontal tissue cells during the ageing process have not been well characterized.…

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