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विजय कृष्णा (1944–2026) — जिन्हें रंगमंच ने अमर किया, लेकिन सुर्खियों ने हमेशा किसी और का नाम लेकर याद किया बुधवार को जब यह खबर फैली, तो सुर्खी यह थी ‘देवदास में शाहरुख खान के पिता का किरदार निभाने वाले अभिनेता विजय कृष्णा का 81 वर्ष की आयु में निधन।’ यह सुर्खी गलत नहीं थी। लेकिन यह एक बड़े सच का सबसे छोटा हिस्सा थी उस तरह की कटौती जो इस देश का मनोरंजन जगत उन तमाम लोगों के साथ करता है, जिन्होंने मार्की की चमक के बजाय मंच को चुना। लिलेट दुबे ने बेहतर जाना। जब उन्होंने इंस्टाग्राम पर…

एक तस्वीर है मेरे ज़ेहन में। झारखंड का एक सरकारी अस्पताल। एक माँ अपने चार साल के बेटे को गोद में लिए बैठी है। बच्चे की आँखें बड़ी हैं इसलिए नहीं कि वो खूबसूरत है, बल्कि इसलिए कि उसका चेहरा सूख चुका है। हड्डियाँ दिख रही हैं। वज़न है आठ किलो जो एक साल के बच्चे का होता है। डॉक्टर ने कागज़ पर लिखा गंभीर कुपोषण। माँ ने पूछा “यह क्या बीमारी है?” डॉक्टर ने एक पल रुककर कहा “भूख।” उसी दिन दिल्ली में एक पत्रकार वार्ता हो रही थी। एक मंत्री मुस्कुराते हुए कह रहे थे “भारत आज दुनिया…

March 4 has witnessed battles, royal charters, political milestones and moments of tragedy that reshaped public policy. Across centuries, the date reflects shifts in power, governance and society. Here is a strictly chronological look at ten significant events associated with March 4. Battle of the Sit River Ends Russian Resistance – 1238 Mongol forces under Batu Khan defeated Russian troops led by Grand Prince Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal near the Sit River. The loss effectively ended organised resistance in north eastern Rus during the Mongol invasion. It marked the beginning of prolonged Mongol dominance over Russian principalities. Massachusetts Bay Colony…

रात के ठीक ग्यारह बजे, जब फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा का चाँद आसमान के बीचोंबीच आ जाता है, तब भारत के किसी न किसी कोने में एक बुजुर्ग औरत अपनी बहू को समझा रही होती है “पहले परिक्रमा करो, फिर जल चढ़ाओ, फिर अपनी बुराई सोचो और उसे इस आग में छोड़ दो।” यह निर्देश किसी धर्मग्रंथ से नहीं आया। यह उस औरत की माँ ने उसे दिया था। उसकी माँ को उसकी नानी ने। यह परंपरा की वो मौखिक संसद है जो हज़ारों साल से बिना किसी संविधान संशोधन के चली आ रही है। होलिका दहन सिर्फ एक अनुष्ठान नहीं है।…

When tradition meets innovation, history takes on a new form. Krishnapriya Girish Nair, a final-year Fashion Designing student at Amity University, has done exactly that. Hailing from Vasai, she has brought pride to her family, community, and the Malayali diaspora by winning the top award in the Elevated Indianwear category at the prestigious LIVA Protégé 2025. Krishnapriya’s collection, titled “Chintz CTRL+R”, triumphed over 239 participants from across India at the grand finale in Mumbai. The collection captured the jury’s attention with its creative reinterpretation of Chintz traditional hand-painted, sun-dyed textiles that originated in the Indian subcontinent and became India’s earliest…

History does not always turn with fanfare. Sometimes it moves quietly, through signatures on treaties, bold political declarations or a single moment that shocks a watching public. March 2 has witnessed such shifts across centuries. From early communication breakthroughs to revolutions and record breaking sporting feats, the date carries a surprising weight in global memory. Here is a chronological look at ten significant events associated with March 2. Semaphore Machine Unveiled in Paris – 1791 Claude Chappe demonstrated his semaphore telegraph system in Paris, transforming long distance communication. The mechanical signal network allowed messages to travel rapidly across towers positioned…

February 28 has unfolded in remarkably different ways across centuries. On this date, emperors claimed thrones, colonies changed hands, armies clashed, scientists unlocked life’s hidden code and global stages lit up with cultural triumph. The day carries stories of ambition and reform, of repression and resilience, and of discoveries that quietly altered the course of human understanding. Founding of the Han Dynasty in China – 202 BC In 202 BC, Liu Bang was crowned Emperor Gaozu of Han, formally establishing the Han Dynasty in China. His rise followed the collapse of the short lived Qin Dynasty and years of civil…

On a busy morning at Kapurbawdi Junction in Thane, commuters once looked up at a towering five storey advertisement board and not at an unfinished Metro pillar. That colossal billboard, planted precisely where part of Mumbai Metro Line 5 needed to rise, became more than an advertising structure. It quietly turned into a symbol of how modern cities can stall themselves. For nearly three years, this single hoarding stood in the way of a crucial Metro corridor connecting Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan. On the surface, the situation seemed almost absurd. How could a piece of commercial signage delay a multi…

For decades, migration was seen as the only path to economic mobility for many rural families. Young men left for cities, returning occasionally with savings that rarely lasted long. Agriculture alone felt insufficient, and local opportunities seemed limited. Yet in some villages, a different strategy has begun to take shape not by rejecting the outside world, but by strengthening what exists within. The first shift often begins with a conversation about local resources. What crops grow well here? What skills do people already have? What can be processed or produced locally instead of being sold raw at low prices? Such…

Critical events in politics, culture, sports, technology, science, diplomacy, and military history have shaped February 27 over the years. From groundbreaking discoveries to historic battles and major political developments, this day has seen significant moments across the globe. Here is a chronological look at 10 of the most notable events that occurred on February 27: Great Fire Devastates Bombay – 1803 A catastrophic fire swept through Bombay in 1803, destroying large parts of the Fort area. The blaze raged for days and forced the British administration to rethink urban planning in the growing port city. It led to the creation…