Subhash chandra bose

When mainstream politics becomes recklessly instrumental, nothing is spared; even great idols and cultural symbols are trivialised through a process of appropriation in order to manipulate people’s emotions. In the campaign to the Assembly elections in West Bengal, we have been witnessing the competitive game of demonstrating one’s affinity with the icons of Bengal, such as Swami Vivekananda and Rabindranath Tagore. The Bharatiya Janata Party is at pains to demonstrate that it is not a north Indian party; and even if it loves to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, it understands what the average Bengali bhadralok regards as his ‘cultural capital’. No wonder the leaders of the party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, often express their close ‘attachment’ to Vivekananda, Tagore and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Bhadralok consciousness This symbolic politics of cultural appropriation cannot be adequately understood without looking at the consciousness of the Bengali ... » Learn More about The rush to appropriate icons

If you are a logical person, you can either believe in God or in life insurance. You can’t believe in both. But most people I know believe in both. They pray to God and pay their premiums. I do neither. I used to believe in God, but not anymore. I blame Modiji for that. When he said, “Be atmanirbhar’, I decided I’ll no longer depend on a Being whose existence, according to Twitter, is a disputed claim. Did I then go and buy life insurance? No, that’s where things get complicated. I find the very concept of life insurance morally suspect and existentially contradictory. Let me explain. The whole idea of life insurance is that you go on paying little sums of money to someone so that you get a big sum of money AFTER you die. They even have a name for it: ‘death benefit’. To me, ‘death benefit’ sounds a lot like torture benefit. Or lobotomy benefit. Or Achhe Din benefit. Call me selfish or whatever, but I can’t convince myself to shell out my hard-earned money — after paying income ... » Learn More about Why life insurance is nonsense

New Delhi: February 27, 2021, marks the 90th death anniversary of the Indian revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad. Azad was killed on this day in 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad after an associate betrayed him. For quite some time, he held the well-armed police that circled him at bay, single-handedly with a small pistol and a few cartridges. However, left with just one bullet, he shot himself in the head and lived up to his resolve that he would never be arrested and dragged to the gallows to be hanged. Below are some facts on the freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the nation: Chandra Shekhar Azad was born on July 23, 1906, in Bhavra village, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh to Pandit Sita Ram Tiwari and Jagrani Devi. He received his early schooling in Bhavra. He went to the Sanskrit Pathashala at Varanasi for higher studies. Young Chandra Shekhar was fascinated by and drawn to the great national upsurge of the non-violent, non-cooperation movement of ... » Learn More about Remembering India’s valiant hero Chandra Shekhar Azad on his 90th death anniversary

The draft guidelines also prohibit the use of filters that exaggerate the effect of the claim that the brand is making. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com Do away with the grey, and let us have it in black and white. That’s the message the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has for digital media influencers. ASCI has brought out draft guidelines for “influencer advertising on digital media”, an expanding and so far unmonitored landscape where the lines between personal and promotional content is often blurred. The self-regulatory body wants social media influencers to disclose upfront — through labels or in the case of audio media, by way of an announcement at the beginning and the end of the audio — that the content is promotional and paid for (in cash, kind, or as a barter). Feedback on the draft guidelines are invited till March 8, after which ASCI will issue the final guidelines by March 31 — and these will be applicable to all ... » Learn More about Ad body gets strict with digital media influencers

There's an endless selection when it comes to headphone design. As compared to other audio devices available in the market, a lot of people find headphones a lot more comfortable to wear, and easier to put on and take off. And in case you travel or commute more frequently, then a sturdy headphone with a mic will cater to your needs the best. With one of these headphones, you can listen to music and even answer calls, while on the go. Take a look at some of our recommendations of some of the best wireless on-ear headphones with mic that you can get your hands on right away. Device Name Price Bose Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 Rs 34,500 Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Rs 29,990 AKG N60NC On-Ear Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Rs 44,358 Infinity (JBL) Glide 510 On-Ear Wireless Headphone with Mic Rs 3,999 Jabra Elite 45h On-Ear Wireless Headphones Rs 9,999 Bose Wireless Bluetooth ... » Learn More about Wireless On-Ear Headphones With Mic To Enjoy Music And Talking While On The Go

On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed. Jaag Utha Insan , 1984 This, according to me, is the most neglected film of Sridevi's vast and far-ranging oeuvre. She played a Brahmin girl in love with a Dalit boy (Mithun Chakraborty). Her dancing with temples as the backdrop is to die for. Director K Vishwanath, who normally preferred to work with Sridevi's rival Jaya Prada, made an exception here. Very few films have captured this classical side of Sri's personality. Bhagwan Dada , 1986 In this Rakesh Roshan-produced film, Sridevi was cast as a con woman, who takes moneyed men into hotel rooms, gets them drunk and runs off with their money. The role was great fun to play and we can easily see Sridevi having the time of her life in the company of Rajinikanth and 12-year-old Hrithik Roshan. Heer Ranjha , 1992 The love story has been brought on screen on several ... » Learn More about Have you watched these Sridevi films?

By T Radhakrishna Andhra Pradesh is embarking on a new technology mission in a major push to reforms in education . Setting up of remote learning centers at 15,000 villages, providing laptops along with the connectivity, strengthening learning resources, including multi-media studios at state universities, and a new university for emerging technologies are some initiatives in the pipeline as part of the digital transformation. “In a couple of years from now, Andhra Pradesh will become the first state in the country to implement the technology in full-scale, augmenting and enhancing the quality of education,” Satish Chandra, special chief secretary, department of higher education , government of Andhra Pradesh, and K Hemachandra Reddy , chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), told ETGovernment in an interview. Edited Excerpts: How are you gearing up for digital-transformation in education? What has been your experience in ... » Learn More about Andhra Pradesh to adopt blended learning to enhance quality of education

SS Rajamouli’s Maryada Ramanna (2010) was the biggest box-office hit in the protagonist career of Sunil. The comedy entertainer catapulted the stardom of the actor to a whole new level in Telugu cinema. Cut to the present, Sunil is celebrating his 47th birthday on Sunday and taking the special occasion into account, the makers of his upcoming project have unveiled the title and the first look poster. Directed by ‘Manasantha Nuvve’ fame VN Aditya , the film is titled as ‘ Maryada Krishnayya ’ and the first look poster features a frightened Sunil peeping from the back of the door. He is playing the role of a thief in the film which is touted to be a family entertainer. While Sai Kartheek has been roped in to compose the music, the project is jointly bankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla, Archana Agarwal and Kishore Garikapati under People Media Factory, Abhishek Agarwal Arts and A TV Originals banners. Details regarding the cast and crew are awaited. Knock ... » Learn More about Sunil teams up with VN Aditya for ‘Maryada Krishnayya’: First Look out

'I have 20 lakhs to invest with not a very long term horizon, may be an year or so. Please suggest 10-12 stocks to invest in' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com Ajit Mishra , vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries: K C Katna : I am holding following stocks. Should I continue or exit. Ajit Mishra : [email protected] Hold HDFC [email protected] Hold ASHOK [email protected] Hold DEEPAK [email protected] Hold [email protected] Hold [email protected] Hold [email protected] Hold SINTEX INDUSTRIES.346 @34 Exit SINTEX PLASTICS.346 Exit SBI.95 @ 295 Hold [email protected] Hold [email protected] Exit YES [email protected] Exit [email protected] Hold NIPPON [email protected] Hold KOTAK MAHINDRA [email protected] Hold P Satish Chandra : Two months back I purchased the stocks listed below. I invested in them with my idle amount as a long term investment (more than 10 years also, i can wait). Kindly ... » Learn More about ASK AJIT: ‘Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks’

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now India - 11,112,241 | World - 114,681,286 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 Bengali film actress Srabanti Chatterjee joins BJP #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 West Bengal polls: TMC likely to drop several sitting MLAs #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 West Bengal election 2021: Mamata Banerjee may announce first list of TMC candidates today #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 West Bengal assembly elections 2021: TMC, RJD may form pre-poll alliance #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 Bengal needs development-oriented govt, not copycat of TMC, BJP: Surya Kanta Mishra #West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 EC removes Bengal's ADG (law & order) a day after announcing poll dates Just In 1 hr ago Cut money charge: Narayanasamy threatens to sue Amit ... » Learn More about ‘Priority is to stop BJP at all costs’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announces support to TMC