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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Sibal's concern for 'Laapata V-P'
New Delhi: Former Law Minister and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Saturday took a jibe at former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stating that he had heard of 'Laapata Ladies' but not 'laapata (absent) Vice President'. He urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to issue a statement on Dhankhar to address concerns on his health and well-being. Dhankhar had resigned as the Vice President on July 21, the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, citing health reasons. But Opposition leaders claimed he was forced to resign. "On July 22, Jagdeep Dhankhar, our Vice President, resigned, and it is August 9 today, and since that day, we just do not know where he is. He is not in his official residence. On the first day, I tried to contact him and his personal secretary picked up the phone and said he is resting," Sibal said. "So, I have heard of 'Laapata Ladies' but I have never heard of 'laapata Vice President'," Sibal said, while referring to the film directed by Kiran Rao, which was India's official entry to the Oscars. Dhankhar was the Vice President, and he supported the government throughout his tenure, but it now seems the Opposition will have to protect him, Sibal said, taking a swipe at the government. "What should we do? Should we file a habeas corpus?" he said. "The Home ministry would be aware of his whereabouts and Amit Shah should give a statement on where he is, because even his health was not good", Sibal said. He further asked whether Dhankhar is undergoing treatment. "People of his family have also not said anything. What is the issue? We had heard of such things only in other countries but India is democratic so such things should be in the public domain," he said. Sibal said he had good personal relations with Dhankhar. "He was a lawyer with me who argued many cases. I am concerned. It does not look nice that I go and file an FIR. There is no news from him, from his friends, family," the former Union minister said.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
64th National Exhibition of Art to be inaugurated today
New Delhi: The 64th National Exhibition of Art, a celebration of excellence in Indian contemporary art, organised by Lalit Kala Akademi will be inaugurated at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi on Tuesday (August 5). The event will be graced by Hon'ble Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji, along with distinguished dignitaries from the Ministry of Culture. Among the selected artists, Aashima Mehrotra , a visual artist and also an Indian Railway Traffic Officer has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first-ever Railway officer whose work 'Laapata Ladies' has been selected and featured in this prestigious national exhibition. Aashima, an officer who is presently posted as Executive Director/ Heritage in Railway Board has seamlessly integrated her professional dedication with a profound artistic journey, creating works that resonate with spiritual depth, cosmic duality, and Indian aesthetics. Her selection underscores the Akademi's vision of recognising diverse voices and talents from all walks of life, fostering a space where passion and creativity transcend professional identities. The exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of visual narratives, reflecting India's evolving artistic landscape. Her Journey as an artist is inspiring as her work has not only been recognised at national but also international level by jurors of MoMA and New York federation of Arts and ICCR and Embassies. The National Exhibition will remain open for public viewing till September 15 at Lalit Kala Akademi Galleries, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Lalit Kala Akademi Celebrates Indian Contemporary Art
The 64th National Exhibition of Art, a celebration of excellence in Indian contemporary art, organised by Lalit Kala Akademi is being inaugurated on 5th August 2025, at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi. The event will be graced by Hon'ble Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji, along with distinguished dignitaries from the Ministry of Culture. Among the selected artists, Ms. Aashima Mehrotra , a visual artist and also an Indian Railway Traffic Officer has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first-ever Railway officer whose work 'Laapata Ladies' has been selected and featured in this prestigious national exhibition. Aashima, an officer who is presently posted as Executive Director/ Heritage in Railway Board has seamlessly integrated her professional dedication with a profound artistic journey, creating works that resonate with spiritual depth, cosmic duality, and Indian aesthetics. Her selection underscores the Akademi's vision of recognising diverse voices and talents from all walks of life, fostering a space where passion and creativity transcend professional identities. The exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of visual narratives, reflecting India's evolving artistic landscape. Her Journey as an artist is inspiring as her work has not only been recognised at national but also international level by jurors of MoMA and New York federation of Arts and ICCR and Embassies. The National Exhibition will remain open for public viewing till 15th September 2025 at Lalit Kala Akademi Galleries, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Title : Laapataa Ladies Medium : Acrylic on Canvas Size : 61x91 Cms Year : 2024 Aritst : Aashima Mehrotra
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Lived in 10X12 room, slept on top of each other': Ravi Kishen recalls living in 'disgusting' poverty as a child
Kishen's Fitness Tips If You Can't Afford Gym Run every day. Run at least 3-5 kilometre. Do 200 pushups daily. Soak chana or cottage cheese in water overnight and drink the water, and eat the chana the next morning. Wake up before sunrise and savour the beauty of the ascending sun. While today, he's the number one star in the Bhojpuri movie industry as well as a known face to Bollywood fans, life was not always a bed of roses for 'Laapata Ladies' star Ravi Kishen . In a podcast with Raj Shamani, the actor reminisced about coming from extreme poverty . He admitted that he had experienced the depravity of being penniless and was 'disgusted' by his childhood, the 'Luck' actor shared that he and his family lived in a room so tiny that they had to sleep on top of each other. He also revealed that they had to face humiliation for their poverty, and he was gradually fed up with their daily ordeal.'I have seen a lot of poverty. I saw so much poverty that I was disgusted by it. I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water. We all slept in a 10×12 room, sometimes even on top of each other. Even the toilet was situated outside the house. I was extremely poor and was fed up with poverty as well as the taunts. I did not want to hear my father being ridiculed anymore,' he told actor also shared fitness tips for those who find the gym too all fitness enthusiasts can afford a gym. The actor maintained you don't need a ton of money to lose weight and look your best. He advised fans toKishan is set to appear next in director Vijay Kumar Arora's Son of Sardaar 2 , where he takes on a prominent role alongside Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur. The film, a spiritual successor to the 2012 action-comedy directed by Ashwni Dhir, features Kishan in a part that was initially intended for Sanjay Dutt.
