Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 69; Folk art world mourns loss of legendary Pandavani exponent India has lost one of its most celebrated folk artists with the passing of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai.The legendary Pandavani exponent passed at the age of 70 after battling a prolonged illness as reported by PTI. She breathed…
Kim ordered officials to complete the remaining trials and commission the warship into active service within two months North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen weapons tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other systems aboard a newly repaired 5,000-ton destroyer, as part of Pyongyang’s continued push to expand its naval nuclear capabilities, state…
KOLKATA: Eastern Railway will slap Rs 200 fine for littering or spitting at stations or train coaches, general manager Milind Deouskar said on Saturday while launching “Eastern Railway is Watching You”, a rigorous cleanliness drive. Commuters can post photos of offenders on a WhatsApp number to enable the authorities to catch them red-handed. Also, special…
Photographic view during the Static Test of SOLVE-ST01 NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), a new test platform being developed to support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.The static test was carried out at the…
Umar Khalid (L) and Sharjeel Imam (R) NEW DELHI: A Delhi court Saturday dismissed the bail pleas of 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, holding that the sessions court “has no option but to follow the judgment dated Jan 5, 2026, as passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, whereby…
Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma Vibhushan awardee NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai, describing her death as an “irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture.”In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma…
Renowned Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at 70 in Raipur after a prolonged illness RAIPUR: Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai, who transformed a folk storytelling tradition from the villages of Chhattisgarh into a globally acclaimed performing art, died at the All India Institute of Medical…
Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s victory as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favourites to win the tournament, were forced…
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India’s passport ranking slips NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, remaining outside the top 100 despite a marginal improvement last year. After climbing to 124th in 2025 from 127th between 2021 and 2023, the country has once again lost ground and now offers visa-free access to just 26…