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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dharmendra shares heartfelt video urging fans to prioritise health and kindness: 'It's very important to be healthy'
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra has talked about the importance of maintaining good health to lead a beautiful life. Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra has talked about the importance of maintaining good health to lead a beautiful life. 1 2 Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra has talked about the importance of maintaining good health to lead a beautiful life. On Monday morning, he shared a video talking about good health. Dharmendra shares message on good health In the video, he was heard saying: "Dosto, zindagi bahut khubsoorat hai aur iski khubsoorti ko banay rakhne ke liye sehat ka acha hona bahut zaruri hai. Sehat hai to sab kuch aap enjoy kar sakte hain. To main aap se aaj ek message dera hun, hamse deta aara hun, ke sehat ka khayal rakhiye aur nek baniye. Love you all." "(Friends, life is very beautiful, and to maintain its beauty, it's very important to be healthy. If you have good health, you can enjoy everything. So, I am giving you a message today, which I've always given: take care of your health and be good. Love you all." For the caption, Dharmendra wrote: "With love to you all." Dharmendra to appear in 'Ikkis' next The 89-year-old star will next be seen in 'Ikkis', a coming-of-age film, which is based on Indian war hero Arun Khetarpal. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2, 2025. With the film, Indian auteur Sriram Raghavan is returning to the silver screen with a war film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chile: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Sriram Raghavan is known for cult-classics such as 'Ek Hasina Thi', 'Johnny Gaddaar' and 'Andhadhun'. The upcoming film, titled 'Ikkis' stars veteran actor Dharmendra, 'Paatal Lok' star Jaideep Ahlawat, and Agastya Nanda, and also marks a shift in tone on Raghavan's part as he is mostly known for thrillers and noirs. Story set during the 1971 war 'Ikkis' is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Basantar which was a crucial part of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. 'Ikkis', produced by Maddock Films, is set to release on October 2, 2025. In May, the film got into trouble after the makers of the film released its first look. However, the film wrongly credits Arun as the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. While, Arun was posthumously conferred the honour at the age of 21, it is Yogendra Singh Yadav from the Kargil war of 1999, who is youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra at the age of 19. 'Ikkis' is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Basantar which was a crucial part of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT textbooks add chapters on war heroes Sam Manekshaw, Usman, Somnath Sharma
In the latest update from the Defence Ministry, NCERT has added chapters on three Indian war heroes to the school curriculum for the 2025 academic in Class 7 and Class 8 will now read about the lives of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma -- three legends who gave everything to the additions have been made to Class 8 (Urdu), Class 7 (Urdu), and Class 8 (English) textbooks, idea is simple: tell students real stories of bravery, leadership, and sacrifice so they understand not just history but the values behind was India's first Field Marshal, known for leading the nation to victory in the 1971 war. Brigadier Usman and Major Sharma were posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, India's top wartime honours, after laying down their lives in is how the chapters are being added to NCERT textbooks:Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Class 8 (Urdu) – India's first Field Marshal, known for bold Mohammad Usman in Class 7 (Urdu) – Posthumous Mahavir Chakra awardee for Somnath Sharma in Class 8 (English) – Honoured with the Param Vir Chakra after chapters are meant to give students real-life stories of courage, duty, and national WAR MEMORIAL ENTERS CURRICULUMThe move is part of a wider push by the Defence Ministry to bring the National War Memorial into national memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at India Gate, is now being woven into the curriculum to help students connect with the stories behind the names engraved to the ministry, these stories will also teach kids about resilience, emotional intelligence, and what it means to stand for something greater than TEXTBOOK CONTROVERSIES: WHAT'S BEING TALKED ABOUTNCERT often faces debates over content choices and historical portrayals. Here are recent controversies reported by credible media: Maratha map debate: NCERT formed an expert panel after criticism about a map showing Jaisalmer under the Maratha Empire. Historians, royals, and Rajput youth groups challenged its Sultan and others omitted: The latest Class8 history book labels Mir Jafar a 'traitor' while removing mentions of Tipu Sultan and Hyder TodayRegional movements excluded: NCERT clarified that the first volume omits uprisings like the Paika Rebellion, but assured their inclusion in the second volume by late 2025.- Ends
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Usman added to NCERT books
NEW DELHI: Chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and top gallantry award winners Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the NCERT syllabus this academic year, defence ministry said on Thursday. The newly-introduced chapters, in Class VIII (Urdu), Class VII (Urdu) and Class VIII (English) respectively, aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty. Manekshaw, the country's first five-star general, is remembered for his "exceptional leadership and strategic acumen", especially during the 1971 war. Brigadier Usman, posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, was martyred during the 1947-48 conflict in J&K, while Major Sharma became the first recipient of Param Vir Chakra for his heroic defence of Srinagar airport in 1947. "As part of efforts to establish National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent national landmark, defence ministry partnered with education ministry and NCERT to integrate NWM and related references into the school curriculum," an official said. "Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building," the official added.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
NCERT adds chapters on Manekshaw, Brig Usman, Major Sharma to syllabus
Chapters on the lives and legacy of legendary Indian military figures -- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma -- have been added to the NCERT syllabus for the current academic year, officials said on Thursday. The move aims to introduce students to inspirational narratives of courage, duty, and sacrifice, the defence ministry said in a statement. Field Marshal Manekshaw, India's first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brigadier Usman and Major Sharma -- recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), respectively -- laid down their lives in the line of duty and remain enduring symbols of supreme sacrifice, it said. According to the ministry, chapters on Field Marshal Manekshaw have been included in Class 8 (Urdu), Brigadier Usman in Class 7 (Urdu), and Major Sharma in Class 8 (English). The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty, the ministry added. In an effort to establish the National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent landmark in the national consciousness, the defence ministry has collaborated with the Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to integrate NWM-related references into school curricula, officials said. "Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building," the statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. Located in the Central Vista 'C' Hexagon area surrounding the India Gate, the memorial was established to "inculcate a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a befitting tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation," it said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Chapters on war heroes Manekshaw, Usman, Somnath added to NCERT textbooks: Defence Ministry
Chapters on the life and sacrifices of the late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the syllabus in the current academic year for Class 8 (Urdu), Class 7 (Urdu), and Class 8 (English), respectively, by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Thursday (August 7, 2025). The newly introduced chapters aim to provide students with inspirational narratives on courage and duty. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India's first officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, posthumous recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, laid down their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice, the MoD said. As part of the efforts to establish the National War Memorial as a prominent national landmark, the MoD has partnered with the Union Ministry of Education, and the NCERT to integrate the memorial, and references related to it, into the school curriculum, the Defence Ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. Located at the iconic Central Vista 'C' Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi, the memorial was established to inculcate a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a tribute to brave soldiers who died for the country. Through these stories and their inclusion into the curriculum, students would not only gain insights into India's military history, but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building, the MoD said.
