'Iraj': RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav reveals grandson's name
Tejashwi & Raj Shree have given him full name as 'Iraj Lalu Yadav'.
Katyayani was born on Katyayani Ashtami, the 6th day of auspicious Navratri and this little bundle of joy is born on… pic.twitter.com/BqXMgTRBrW
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- News18
Shakti Sandhya Garba returns for Season 3 with Divya Chaudhary
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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Gadkari calls out indecent music making rounds at Ganesh & Durga mandals
1 2 Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday expressed concern over the increasing use of 'indecent' music and songs at Ganeshotsav and Navratri celebrations, warning that such practices negatively influence younger generations. Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony of the Khasdar Inter-School Patriotic Singing Cup, Gadkari urged organisers to focus on programmes that inspire values, culture, and positive change. To counter this trend, Gadkari announced that under the Khasdar Sanskrutik Utsav banner, over 300 performances will be staged at various Ganesh mandals this year. "We offered mandals the option that expenses would be borne by us, and these programmes will now entertain while also imparting good values," Gadkari said. Recalling an initiative last year where a Marathi writer organised the programme 'Lokaho Mala Maaf Kara' (Forgive Me, O People) to highlight the original vision of Lokmanya Tilak behind Ganeshotsav, Gadkari said the event exposed how far the festival strayed from its roots. He reiterated the need for cultural revival through music, theatre, and bhajans by saints like Tukdoji Maharaj and Sant Kabir, whose simple words carried deep spiritual meaning. Highlighting the broader initiatives of the Sanskrutik Utsav, Gadkari said bhakti mahotsavs have been organised where thousands of students sing verses like the Manache Shlok, Ram Raksha Stotra, and Vande Mataram. One such event, with 30,000 students, even entered the Guinness Book of World Records. During Covid, theatre competitions supported artists financially, while a large Sharadutsav initiative provided employment to 450–500 girls through a mehendi drawing camp that saw nearly 49,000 women participate as customers. Sharing personal memories, Gadkari recalled how teachers in his school taught patriotic songs by Vasant Desai, Pushpa Pandhare, and others. "Listening to and singing such songs gave us a sense of contentment and inspiration," he said. He urged schools to continue this tradition, pointing out that music and words have a lasting psychological impact. Expanding on his cultural vision, Gadkari revealed that over 4,000 bhajan groups have been given tablas and harmoniums to encourage devotional singing at temples. "Regular bhajan sessions bring positive changes in thought and behaviour. This is how society evolves and strengthens the foundation of the state," he remarked. Turning to contemporary challenges, Gadkari suggested that every child should spend at least three hours in playgrounds daily, citing his own grandchildren's enrolment in gymnastics and badminton as examples. BOX 25 Marathi songs composed by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy to commemorate RSS centenary year Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that 25 specially composed songs based on traditional Marathi music by singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan will be launched on September 28 at Suresh Bhat Auditorium to mark the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Gadkari said the initiative, prepared under the Sanskrutik Utsav banner, aims to promote discipline, road safety, and national pride through music. He recalled spending his childhood at the Dr Hedgewar Memorial at RSS Smruti Mandir, which inspired him to initiate such cultural programmes. Earlier, a road safety song composed by Mahadevan went viral, following which Gadkari requested versions in 22 Indian languages. The upcoming launch, he added, will combine cultural heritage with social responsibility, reflecting the Sangh's values of nation-building. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Mint
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- Mint
Shimmer, shine and sparkle away with makeup ideas for the festive season
Festive season is here, and there are so many ideas to experiment with for your looks this year. Whether you are the host or attending celebrations at your loved one's home, makeup ideas for 2025 let you go minimal or extravagant. 'Gone are the days when one would doll up just for weddings. Today, be it the Gen Z or millennial girls, or our moms and aunts, everybody wants to look wow, even if it's for an intimate gathering," says celebrity makeup artist Ojas Rajani. A GOOD BASE The no-makeup makeup look continues to remain popular, says Rajani. This, in part, is because international formulations that offer skin-like finish – very often without foundation coverage – are now available in India. 'I think the palette is very natural. People are loving the peaches and the creams and the pinks. While not many people are still very happy with the choice of burgundies and the maroons available, these lip shades are very flattering for medium to dusky skin tones in India and will continue to remain popular," says Rajani who has worked with stars including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. It's not just about makeup, though. Rajani notes that it has become common for people to go for brow tattooing, Korean glass skin treatments, and permanent lip and cheek stains, that let you look minimally beautiful without a daily routine. These options work well for a busy festive season, when you probably don't have the time to shape your brows. EYES ON YOU Black and brown liners have taken a backseat. People are in for coloured mascaras and liners, says Rajani. "I am not a liner person, I think it makes you look older. Instead, apply lots of mascara to open up the eyes, and one good shadow. Or, you could do a little brown shadow smudge in your eyelash line – it gives an eyeliner look, but is still smudgy, softer and demure," adds Rajani. Even stars like Padukone and Katrina Kaif don't do a liner look. They rely on the smudged liner look instead, he shares. THE HIGHLIGHT It's all about shimmer, shine and sparkle this season, says Rajani, looking at the many new highlighter launches, and runway makeup trends such as mermaidcore and shipwreck chic. 'Be it Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri or Diwali, using the right face products will help you achieve that festive shimmer and glow. You can add some shine to your face with a gloss, creme blush, highlighter or illuminators. Shimmer, shine and sparkle is a rule." For fair skin tones, pearl and silver highlighters are a good bet, and for medium to dark tones, gold and rose gold highlighters are a good bet, he says. 'You can also have a lavender highlighter moment – that is something being launched by luxury and affordable makeup brands this season," Rajani reveals.
