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Friday essay: Bollywood helped make me – now, it projects Modi’s Indian nationalism

My earliest memories are of Methodist Mission quarters in the diocese of Dilkusha, Fiji. Dilkusha, the name of a minor Indian principality, was mentioned in E.M. Forster’s classic novel A Passage to India: its name literally means “Heart’s Delight” in Hindi–Urdu.

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Manoj Kumar Bollywood's iconic 'Bharat Kumar' passes away at 87: All you need to know

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, April 4, 2025. Fondly remembered as Bharat Kumar, he breathed his last at 4:03 am at a Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been receiving medical care since February…

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From Harikishan to Manoj Kumar: How Dilip Kumar's Shabnam inspired actor's screen name

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday morning after battling a prolonged illness.

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NDLS stampede Eyewitness: "Administration working hard to prevent any mishap, but no one was listening"

An eyewitness, an IAF sergeant on Sunday recounted that despite announcements and efforts to convince people to avoid gathering in large numbers, the crowd remained unmanageable. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jasprit Bumrah is like Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar - Sanjay Manjrekar explains how

'ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year' and India's bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah is being hailed as one of the best fast bowlers to grace the game, but it's surprising to hear him being compared to the late Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar in greatness.

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Dilip Kumars' Birth Anniversary: Celebrating the iconic cinematic legacy

Dilip Kumar, the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema, continues to be remembered for his unmatched contributions to Bollywood. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four killed in Bihar after dispute over car parking

Violent disputes over car parking and accusations of witchcraft lead to multiple deaths in Bihar.

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A.P. Inland Waterways Authority plans projects for movement of cement and power plant cargos

The Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority (APIWA) has formulated two major projects for the movement of domestic and export-import cargo of cement and power plants through National Waterways to realise their potential and contribute to the Maritime India Vision- 2030. Also on the anvil is the development of water-bound tourism…

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Saira Banu surprises all; Shares Diwali throwback picture of Dilip Kumar with fans

“I hope that our collective spirit brightens the shadows cast by life's trials and tribulations," wrote Saira Banu in her post. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dilip Kumar, Dara Singh and Amjad Khan's dream project, CINTAA Tower to be inaugurated today in Mumbai - Exclusive details revealed

CINTAA (Cine TV Artistes Association) is about to inaugurate their new property CINTAA Tower in Andheri. The CINTAA Tower is a long awaited dream for CINTAA members, a passion project that aims to bring all key resources under one roof for the association. The association looks after the interests of…

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Heavy rain, lightning kills eight people in Jharkhand

In Jhakhand’s Jamtara district, a woman and her three children, aged between one-and-a-half years and seven years, were killed in lightning strike on Sunday, police said. The incident happened at Chandadih Lakhanpur, said Naryananpur police station in-charge Dilip Kumar.

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Geography graduate in Bihar uses innovate methods to successfully grow capsicums, coriander, mushrooms

Aryan Kumar, 22, left traditional farming for cash crop farming, earning ₹10-12 lakh annually. He uses fibre net to control sunlight, and gets 90% subsidy from Bihar govt. for equipment. He formed an FPO to motivate others, inspiring 10+ villagers to take up cash crop farming. His success has made…

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Kishore Kumar birth anniversary: Saira Banu shares vintage pic of Dilip Kumar with legendary singer

On the 94th birth anniversary of Kishore Kumar, veteran actress Saira Banu took a stroll down memory lane and shared a priceless picture of her late husband Dilip Kumar with the legendary singer. Read further on Dynamite News :

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1,692 applications disposed of at Nedumangad taluk-level adalat

Hundreds turned up for the adalat with complaints related to welfare pension, priority ration card, financial assistance, LIFE housing project, boundary disputes, and so on.

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Did You Know: Dilip Kumar has worked with Gulzar

Who were the directors that the legendary Dilip Kumar wanted to work with? None! The ones he wanted to work with were all part of the Thespian’s roster. Ever wondered what a Govind Nihalani or a Sanjay Leela Bhansali would have done with the boundless skills of Dilip Kumar?

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Dilip Kumar's 100th birth anniversary: Revisiting the time he said no to Guru Dutt

Dilip Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary is tomorrow on December 11. His repertoire of films is the envy of every aspiring thespian in the world. He picked his films very carefully. During his illustrious innings as an actor he said no to dozens of films including Raj Kapoor’s Sangam where he…

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Rekha had refused to grieve for her father Gemini Ganesan's death

Tamil matinee idol Gemini Ganesan's claim to fame extended much further than being Rekha's father. Known as Kaadhal Mannan (King of Romance) Gemini Ganesan along with MG Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan formed the great triumvirate of superstars of Tamil cinema in the 1950s and 60s, similar to the Dilip Kumar-Raj…

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When a single-screen cinema hall had its own profile

From Meena Kumari to Raj Kapoor to Dilip Kumar, actors were once associated with particular cinemas, especially in Delhi — and the box-office fate of their films would not be settled in the course of the opening weekend .

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An insider account of Chennai’s Sowcarpet by Tamil Writer Dilip Kumar

He may be Gujarati by birth, but Tamil writer Dilip Kumar’s heart belongs to Chennai, whose North Indian community forms the inspiration for his short stories

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Celebrate Madras Week with books, heritage walks and art exhibits. Here’s a quick guide

Chennai plans to ring in its birthday with a host of events starting this weekend. Follow this quick guide to celebrate 383 years of Madras

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Study: Half of the Integrated Child Development Services beneficiaries dissatisfied with anganwadi work in bihar

PATNA: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), one of the flagship schemes of the Centre launched more than four decades ago as a corrective intervention for young children in the 0-6 age group and expectant or nursing mothers, is yet to deliver the desired results in Bihar.

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Historic Delhi Gymkhana to host Davis Cup tie after five decades!

NEW DELHI: It was the winter of 1966. Indian film industry's two mega stars of that era - Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Bano - had come to witness the India-West Germany Davis Cup tie at the Delhi Gymkhana. Also present was then Prime Minister of the country, Indira…

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