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India Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
7 lesser-known facts about Bollywood icon Mumtaz
7 lesser-known facts about Bollywood icon Mumtaz July 31, 2025 Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947, in Bombay and made her first on-screen appearance as a child artist at the age of 5 in Sanskar (1952). By the time she was 7, she acted in Yasmin (1955), followed by roles in Lajwanti (1958), Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), and Stree (1961). Her parents separated just a year after her birth, and she was brought up by her mother, who moved in with Mumtaz's grandmother and aunt. Mumtaz's first film as an adult was Gehra Daag (1963), directed by OP Ralhan. In 1964 alone, she featured in as many as eight films. Over her 15-year-long career, Mumtaz acted in more than 100 films. Interestingly, Mumtaz once turned down a film opposite Amitabh Bachchan, back when he was still seen as an 'unsuccessful' newcomer. She married millionaire Mayur Madhvani in 1974 and soon after, stepped away from the film industry to complete her remaining projects.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Love Jihad, a conspiracy targeting Hindu girls, women must impart moral values to daughters: Vijayvargiya
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh minister for urban administration Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday stated that Love Jihad is a conspiracy targeting Hindu girls, making them victims of Muslim men. Speaking at a public function organised to promote wrestling in the Indore-1 assembly constituency area, the former BJP national general secretary urged mothers to instill 'acche sanskar' (moral values) in their daughters. He emphasised that young Hindu girls should verify the family backgrounds of youths before becoming friends with them. "Love Jihad is a conspiracy. Many Hindu girls have become victims," Vijayvargiya said during his address. "Some youths are quoting Hindu names and emotionally entrapping girls. They are destroying the lives of these young girls. It is essential that we caution girls about such conspiracy," he added. The minister further argued, "Mothers and sisters should make them understand that before making friends with a youth, they should check their family background. It is Sanskar that teaches children to differentiate between the good and the bad." He stated that present-day television serials are disturbing young minds. "Send your children to the park so they can learn wrestling and make good friends," he suggested. "Mobile phones have become the close friends of today's children which is affecting their health and thinking," Vijayvargiya maintained. Recalling Indore's high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, Vijayvargiya remarked, "Had Sonam been trained in good ethics and values, her mother and father would not have had to hide their faces today." Meanwhile, the state Congress responded strongly to Vijayvargiya's comments. State PCC spokesman Abhinav Barolia demanded an apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya for his remarks. "The minister must apologise to women for his remarks. He cannot suppress people by shirking responsibility and talking about teaching values. Your party's govt has been in power in the state for more than two decades and there is a BJP govt at the Centre. And then, you pin the blame on mothers and sisters. What is the double-engine govt doing?" he asked.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya asks mothers to teach values to daughters, save them from Love Jihad
Kailash Vijayvargiya (File photo) BHOPAL: Minister for urban administration Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday said that Love Jihad is a conspiracy through which Hindu girls are being targets and made victims. Speaking at a public function arranged to promote wrestling, the former BJP national general secretary asked mothers to teach 'acchi sanskar' to daughters. He also said that young Hindu girls should check the family background of youths before making friends with them. 'Love Jihad is a conspiracy. Many Hindu girls have become victims of Muslim men,' Vijayvargiya said addressing the public function in Indore-1 assembly constituency area on Sunday. 'Some youths are quoting Hindu fames and emotionally entrapping girls. They are destroying the lives of these young girls. It is essential that we caution girls about such conspiracy,' he said. The minister further argued, 'Mothers and sisters should teach 'acchi sanskar' (good values) to young girls. Make them understand that before making friends with a youth, they should check their family background. It is Sanskar that teaches children to differentiate between the good and the bad.' Vijayvargiya recalled that as a child, his mother would give him milk and food after he recited verses from the Ram Charit Manas. Reciting from the Ram Charit Manas was compulsory at his home because his parents wanted him to follow the principles of Lord Rama. He said that presently television serials are disturbing young minds. 'Send your children to the park so they can learn wrestling and make good friends,' he said. 'Mobile phones have become the close friends of today's children which is affecting their health and thinking,' Vijayvargiya argued. Recalling Indore's sensational Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, Vijayvargiya said, 'Had Sonam (Raja Raghuvanshi's wife who is allegedly involved in the murder of her husband) been trained in good ethics and values, her mother and father would not have had to hide their faces today.' Meanwhile, state Congress reacted strongly to Vijayvargiya's comment. State PCC spokesman Abhinav Barolia demanded an apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya for his remarks. 'The minister must apologise to women for his remarks. He cannot suppress people by shirking responsibility and talking about teaching values. Your party's govt has been in power in the state for more than two decades and there is a BJP govt at the Centre. And then, you pin the blame on mothers and sisters. What is the double-engine govt doing?' he asked.
Mint
07-07-2025
- Mint
Viral video: People rush to ‘loot' mangoes on display at Lucknow mango festival; netizens question ‘civic sense'
As the festival for the king of fruits, Mango, wrapped up in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Monday, July 6, a video from the event showing attendees rushing to loot the mangoes on display went viral on social media. In the viral video, people can be seen grabbing the mangoes put on display for the Lucknow mango festival, smiling and giggling about the number of mangoes each person was able to grab. Both men and women were seen with hands full of mangoes, while some were also turning their sarees and dupattas into makeshift bags, enabling them to carry more mangoes. The person who posted the video on social media shared that the 'same mangoes were being sold outside' the festival camp. Social media users were shocked to see the kind of loot at the Lucknow mango festival and questioned the basic civic sense of Indians. 'This is our civic sense. No wonder other countries don't want Indians on their land,' a user said. 'They all wish they were born with 16 hands,' a user quipped. Another user said, 'Thodi der aur hone do table aur cover bhi ghar le ke chale jaenge.' A user added, 'India needs Civic Sense Day and Common Sense as subjects in schools and colleges.' 'Seeing this seems very uncomfortable…I can't imagine being there,' said a disgusted netizen. 'Isn't this a regular thing? Isn't this who we are? After boasting all about Sanskar, pride and heritage, this is a usual sight. We can be seen looting goods if a truck overturns on the highway,' a user slammed. Recently, a video from Madhya Pradesh showing attendees at an event fighting for a plate of free puri and sabzi went viral on social media. According to media reports, the viral video was from the Global Investors Summit held in Bhopal on 24-25 February 2025. The viral video captured attendees scrambling for food plates, with scenes of people snatching plates, breaking queues, and causing general mayhem.
India Gazette
15-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Govt to take measures to declare Kabir Das Jayanti a Gazette holiday: J-K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended a commemoration event on Sant Kabir Das in Bishnah and assured that the government would take appropriate measures to declare Sant Kabir Das Jayanti a Gazette holiday. He reiterated that the Government of India is committed to ensuring reservation in promotion. He also emphasised Kabir's idea of 'Sarva Dharma Sambhava', which advocates for the co-existence of different faiths. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to Sant Kabir and highlighted his profound societal impact. 'Kabir was an enlightened spiritual master who had stressed the idea of the co-existence of faiths - Sarva Dharma Sambhava- and dedicated his life to spreading the message of unity, brotherhood and social harmony,' LG Sinha said. 'Kabir is the epitome of humanity. Kabir is a unique mystic of saints' tradition. Kabir embodies purity of heart. Kabir showers unparalleled bliss and a total experience of awareness. Kabir is the fragrance of our eternal values. Kabir is the confluence in which all the ideologies and paths of worship meet and merge,' the Lieutenant Governor added. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the people to follow Sant Kabir's teachings and show equal respect for all sections of society and all faiths. He observed that Sant Kabir's profound message and divine verses, reflecting on various social issues and challenges, are as relevant today as ever. 'India has been home for centuries to seekers from different religions, and this spirit of brotherhood and social and religious diversities has become our strength. We must learn from the wisdom of Sant Kabir to preserve and nurture our ancient values, Sanskar of our ancient living civilisation and our priceless knowledge system. We must reach out to every citizen in J&K and inculcate and reinforce these values in new generation,' the Lieutenant Governor said. LG Sinha also shared the efforts of the J&K administration to provide equal opportunities and a dignified life to all citizens. Responding to the demands, the Lieutenant Governor assured appropriate measures to declare Sant Kabir Das Ji Jayanti a Gazette holiday. He reiterated that the Government of India is committed to ensuring reservation in promotion. He further assured necessary intervention in meeting the demand for establishing a community hall for Sant Kabir Samaj. The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the significant role of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in bringing a new agricultural revolution in J&K and transforming the lives of 13 lakh farming families, with a dedicated focus on marginal and small farmers. The past eleven years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have marked a period of unprecedented change and growth for Indian agriculture, driven by a holistic vision to make farming more profitable, sustainable, and globally competitive, the LG further added. Rajeev Bhagat, Bishnah MLA; Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat, Suchetgarh MLA; prominent citizens, community leaders, members of various organisations, and people from all walks of life were present on the occasion. (ANI)
