Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): The Maharashtra government will move ahead with plans to establish a music institute envisioned by legendary singer Asha Bhosle, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday. The decision comes a day after the iconic singer’s passing at the age of 92, marking the end of an extraordinary musical journey that spanned over seven decades and touched generations of listeners. Fadnavis said…
Sombre Farewell: Sachin Tendulkar, Asha Parekh, Tabu Among Those Paying Tribute to Asha Bhosle
Pic Credit: https://x.com/ashabhosle Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): A wave of emotion swept through the film, music, and sports fraternity as several prominent personalities, including Asha Parekh, Sachin Tendulkar, and Tabu, paid heartfelt tributes to legendary singer Asha Bhosle following her passing at the age of 92. Friends, colleagues, and admirers gathered to offer their final respects, remembering her as one of Indian music’s most versatile…
Femina Miss India Awards Night Honours Sub-Contest Winners Ahead of Bhubaneswar Grand Finale
Mumbai/Bhubaneswar, Apr 13 (BNP): The 61st edition of the Femina Miss India marked a significant milestone with a dazzling Awards Night in Mumbai, where 30 state winners were honoured with prestigious sub-contest titles ahead of the much-anticipated grand finale in Bhubaneswar. The event celebrated individuality, talent, and achievement, with contestants receiving titles such as Miss Goodness Ambassador, Miss Lifestyle, Miss Fashion Icon, and Miss Body Beautiful—recognising…
After ‘Tum Se’ Ruled the Charts, Teen Boy Band OutStation Drops ‘Aaj Kal’ to a Crowd of 10,000 Fans
India, Apr 07: fter setting the tone for a new wave of pop in India with their debut single ‘Tum Se’, India’s first globally positioned teen boy band OutStation are back with their much-awaited second single, ‘Aaj Kal’ releasing across all major streaming platforms today. Their debut single ‘Tum Se’ proved to be a breakout success climbing to the top of the Spotify Viral Charts…
Harlequin and Dashverse To Launch Animated Microdrama Franchises
Bengaluru, India and New York, USA – Apr 1: Harlequin and Dashverse announced a strategic multi-year agreement to co-produce a slate of 40 animated microdramas inspired by Harlequin Romance titles. The collaboration will launch in April with its first adaptation, A Fairy-Tail Ending by Catherine Mann. The microdramas will be developed by a team of illustrators assisted by Dashverse‘s proprietary production system, Frameo, a purpose-built platform for creating high-quality, serialized video at scale. This innovative approach…
Alia Bhatt on Choosing Herself, Embracing Change, and Redefining Success in Femina’s March-April Edition
One of India’s most versatile and celebrated actors, Alia Bhatt continues to evolve with intention, honesty, and quiet strength. In the March–April 2026 issue of Femina, she offers a deeply introspective look into her journey, one that goes beyond stardom to explore self worth, vulnerability, motherhood, and the constant process of unlearning and growing. In a candid conversation, Alia reflects on what it truly means to find balance in a world that is…
From Instinct to Intention: Kiara Advani Reflects on Growth and Craft in Grazia India’s Latest Cover
Kiara Advani graces the latest cover of Grazia India in a deeply introspective and self-aware conversation that captures a defining moment in her journey. Known for her instinctive approach to performance, Kiara reflects on her evolution from her early days long before Fugly (2014) and Kabir Singh (2019) to becoming one of cinema’s most compelling actors today, returning more assured, self-aware, and firmly in control…
Aditya Rikhari, Kutle Khan and Ravator Set the Tone for Coke Studio Bharat Season 4 with Ae Ajnabee
Mar 25: Coke Studio Bharat, the platform celebrating India’s diverse musical heritage, kicks off Season 4 with its first track, Ae Ajnabee, a song about the one feeling that never goes out of style: longing. Featuring the warm, effortless charm of Aditya Rikhari alongside the evocative artistry of folk maestro Kutle Khan and Ravator’s production, the track is a conversation between eras, between the love…
Gen Z Takes Centre Stage at Zee Bharat Youth Fest 2026
Ahmedabad, Mar 24: Zee Media Corporation Limited brought alive the spirit of young India with the Zee Bharat Youth Fest 2026 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad—an electrifying confluence of music, ideas and ambition that drew an enthusiastic turnout of students and young achievers from across the city. With free entry opening its doors to all, the festival transformed the campus into a high-energy arena of expression…
Masked Traditions Come Alive: Himachal’s Ancient Raulane Festival Goes Viral
Raulane Festival of Himachal Pradesh: A Centuries-Old Himalayan Tradition Celebrating Faith, Nature and Community Bright and colourful images from Himachal Pradesh have recently gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the Raulane Festival, an ancient winter ritual celebrated in the Kinnaur district. The visuals—featuring masked performers, traditional costumes, and symbolic rituals—have sparked widespread curiosity about this unique cultural tradition rooted in Himalayan belief systems. A…