Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan Shift Focus to ‘3 Idiots 2’, Put Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic on Hold Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and actor Aamir Khan have reportedly decided to pause work on their proposed biopic on cinema pioneer Dadasaheb Phalke, following dissatisfaction with the script’s direction. According to industry sources, the creative duo felt the screenplay did not meet their expectations and chose not to proceed in its
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad — The Modern Guardian of India’s Grandest Royal Residence Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad stands at the helm of Lakshmi Vilas Palace, the iconic royal residence of Vadodara and one of India’s most extraordinary architectural treasures. Built in 1890 and spanning nearly 3 million sq ft, the palace is estimated to be worth around ₹25,000 crore, making it 61 times larger
Maharashtra Makes History: CM Devendra Fadnavis & Lionel Messi Launch ‘Project Mahadeva’ in Mumbai Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and global football icon Lionel Messi jointly launched Project Mahadeva in Mumbai — a transformative initiative aimed at shaping the next generation of football talent in Maharashtra. Under this programme, 60 promising U-13 footballers selected from across the state will
Mizoram Announces Grand Winter Festival 2025 With Expanded Cultural Line-Up and New Tourism Initiatives Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 The Government of Mizoram has announced that the state will host a grand winter festival from December 15 to 20, with an extended Christmas-themed celebration on December 23 at Aizawl’s Lammual (formerly the Assam Rifles Ground), Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said on Thursday. The festival aims to showcase the richness of
Mammootty’s The Train Director Meets Sheena Chohan at Int. Kerala Festival, Ahead of her Telugu Debut Opposite JD Chakravarthy Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Sheena Chohan’s Emotional Homecoming to IFFK Where Her Journey Began with Mammootty Actress Sheena Chohan, who made a striking Malayalam debut opposite legendary actor Mammootty, directed by Jayaraj, in the Malayalam action thriller The Train, returned to the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) after nearly a decade — marking a deeply emotional homecoming to the place
Dr. Rita Chowdhury Announces 20-Year Cultural Fund in Memory of Zubeen Garg; Podcast Revenue to Support Emerging Assamese Artists Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Renowned writer and Sahitya Akademi Award–winning novelist Dr. Rita Chowdhury has announced a heartfelt initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of artists in Assam. Speaking at a press conference in Panbazar on Sunday, she revealed that the revenue earned from a YouTube podcast featuring the late music icon Zubeen
Majuli and Karbi Anglong Shine at the National Handicrafts Awards 2023 Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 A proud moment for Assam and for India’s artisan community as Shri Bapukan Payeng of Majuli (Mirizim Textiles) and Smt. Sabina Teronpi of Karbi Anglong (Saphee Lanphee) have been honoured with the prestigious National Handicrafts Awards 2023. They are among 47 exceptional artisans from across the country recognised by the
Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Becomes First Woman & First Assamese President of the Press Club of India in 68 Years Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 In a landmark moment for Indian journalism, Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty has created history by becoming the first woman president of the Press Club of India (PCI) since its inception 68 years ago — and notably, the first Assamese and first Northeastern woman to hold the prestigious position. Her election marks a
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Applauds Record-Breaking Success of Hornbill Festival 2025 Featured NE News by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has praised the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival for surpassing previous milestones and setting new standards in cultural showcase, scale and global participation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism, he congratulated the organising committee for successfully concluding the 2025 edition on