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Folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as the voice of Chhath, has passed away at the age of 72.

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Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72

Her songs resonated with the legacy of generations of folk singers who preceded her, with a voice that was both earthy and full of nostalgic warmth. Known as the ‘Begum Akhtar of Mithila,’ she was the voice behind Chhath Puja and countless celebrations, both within the region and beyond. Folk singer Sharda Sinha, 72, passed away on Tuesday night (November 5, 2024), while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi. An AIIMS official reported that Sharda Sinha passed away at 9:20 p.m. due to refractory shock caused by septicemia. Sinha was beloved for her folk songs like “Kartik Maas Ijoriya” and “Koyal …

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Delhi’s air quality stays very poor as shallow fog blankets the city for a second day.

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Delhi

The Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) reported that conditions are still unfavorable for pollutant dispersion, with no major improvement in air quality anticipated until Friday. Delhi’s air quality stayed at the higher end of the “very poor” category for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, as calm winds continued to hinder pollutant dispersion, and a shallow fog covered the city for the second day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that visibility dropped to around 800 meters at 7 a.m. and remained similar over the following hour. “Winds were calm, and shallow fog was observed for the second consecutive …

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The Congress accuses the Modi government of a “complete surrender” in establishing the Tata-Airbus C-295 facility.

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Congress

The Congress alleges that the C-295 aircraft facility, initially planned for Nagpur, has instead been inaugurated in Vadodara. On Monday, the Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government, accusing them of a “complete surrender” of Maharashtra’s interests by allegedly shifting the Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft facility to Vadodara in Gujarat. The Congress claims that the C-295 aircraft facility, originally planned for Nagpur, has now been inaugurated in Vadodara. Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP and communications head, Jairam Ramesh, stated that Maharashtra’s people would strongly respond to the Prime Minister and his associates for what he termed a …

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Meet 18-year-old Rhea Singha, a Gujarati girl who triumphed over 51 finalists to claim the Miss Universe India 2024 crown.

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Gujarati girl Rhea Singha,

Rhea is ready to represent India at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. At a dazzling ceremony on September 22, 2024, contestant #36, Rhea Singha, was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 after competing against 51 finalists. She will now represent India at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Pranjal Priya (#34) was named the 1st Runner-Up, followed by Chhavi Verg (#16) as the 2nd Runner-Up. Sushmita Roy (#47) and Ruopfuzhano Whiso (#39) took the 3rd and 4th Runner-Up positions, respectively. 1. Judge panel featured Urvashi Rautela The judging panel included Nikhil Anand, actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, Vietnamese star Nguyen …

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The tragic death of an EY Pune employee brings renewed attention to Narayana Murthy’s controversial comment advocating a ‘70-hour work week.’

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Pune

The recent tragic death of an EY Pune employee has reignited discussions around Narayana Murthy’s controversial “70-hour work week” remark The tragic death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young (EY) employee in Pune has left many shocked. In a heart-wrenching letter to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani, the deceased’s mother claimed her daughter was “overworked” and “exhausted,” sparking an important conversation about work-life balance. This incident has also rekindled memories of Narayana Murthy’s controversial “70-hour work week” comment. ALSO READ : Kolkata medics will continue their protests after a second round of talks ended without resolution. But what are the …

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Kolkata medics will continue their protests after a second round of talks ended without resolution. But what are the doctors’ demands?

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Kolkata

On the 40th day of the strike, the meeting ended without progress, mainly because the government refused to provide written records of the discussions, according to the doctors. The second round of talks between junior doctors and the West Bengal government, intended to resolve the ongoing strike, ended in disappointment. The doctors expressed dissatisfaction with the discussions and announced they would continue their agitation and work stoppage. On the 40th day of the strike, the meeting failed to make progress, largely due to the government’s refusal to provide written minutes of the talks, according to the doctors. ALSO READ : …

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Why did the CBI arrest Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital? Who are the other three individuals detained by the investigation agency?

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Sandip Ghosh

Following Sanjay Roy’s arrest, this is the second arrest related to the horrific RG Kar Hospital crime, occurring 24 days after the crime was committed. The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, for his alleged involvement in financial misconduct at the institution. An hour after Sandip Ghosh’s arrest, CBI officials also detained his security guard and two vendors who supplied materials to the hospital where the body of a female medic, who was raped and murdered, was discovered on August 9. The three individuals …

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Heavy rains cause havoc in Telangana and A.P.; IMD warns of heavy showers in parts of Gujarat and Himachal.

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Heavy rains Telangana

At least 16 people have died in various rain-related incidents in Telangana, with the State government estimating the damage at ₹5,000 crore. The IMD has forecast ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in isolated areas of Chhota Udepur, Narmada, and Surat districts until September 4. The incessant rains and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Vijayawada, are the “biggest disaster” the State has faced, according to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He stated that he will request the Central government to declare the flood a national calamity. ALSO READ : Consultant Behind Maharashtra’s Collapsed Shivaji Statue Arrested. Andhra Pradesh: At …

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Consultant Behind Maharashtra’s Collapsed Shivaji Statue Arrested.

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Shivaji Statue

The arrest follows days of protests by Opposition leaders calling for a thorough investigation into the collapse. A consultant involved in the structural design of the Chhatrapati Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, which recently collapsed, has been arrested. This comes after days of protests by Opposition leaders demanding a thorough investigation.Chetan Patil, the structural consultant for the statue that fell at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg, was arrested by Kolhapur Police on Thursday night.Patil had been on the run since the incident on Monday, which has ignited widespread public outrage and political turmoil. Meanwhile, the sculptor Jaydeep Apte remains at …

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“Was Abused by Someone Who…”: Khushbu Sundar on Father’s Assault.

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Khushbu Sundar

Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar said the ongoing “MeToo” movement in the Malayalam film industry is “heartbreaking.” Amid a ‘#MeToo’ wave in the Malayalam film industry, actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar stated on Wednesday that the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee was “essential” to address the abuse faced by female professionals in cinema. On her official X account, she expressed that the current “MeToo” movement in “our industry is heartbreaking” and urged women not to compromise. The Justice Hema Committee, formed after the 2017 actress assault case, released its 235-page report last week, highlighting instances of harassment and exploitation of women in Malayalam …

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