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A.R. Rahman reveals his favorite songs & composers

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) We all love listening to A.R. Rahman's melodious compositions, but what tracks does the music maestro like listening to?During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Rahman revealed that he loves to listen to the songs from the 1992 Tamil drama, "Roja" starring Arvind Swamy and Madhoo.He was further asked, "You are everyone's favourite, but who is your favourite?"Revealing his most adored composers, he said, "Definitely Naushad saab, S. D Burman, Salil Chowdhury, R. D Burman, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Amit Trivedi, and Pratik - who's an independent composer and singer, and there are many other beautiful young artists who are coming in, and every day they are like getting better and better. So, I want to wish them all the very best."Speaking to IANS, Rahman further disclosed wh...

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Kerala HC seeks clarity on govt role in Global Ayyappa Sangamam

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Kochi, Sept 10 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday heard a petition challenging the conduct of the "Global Ayyappa Sangamam", with the petitioner alleging that the event is being organised by individuals who do not believe in Lord Ayyappa and had earlier called for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma.The Kerala government is set to host the Global Ayyappa Sangamam on September 20, an initiative aimed at uniting devotees and highlighting Sabarimala’s spiritual and cultural significance.The petitioner argued that holding such a programme in the vicinity of religious institutions violated existing laws that prohibit non-religious functions near places of worship.He further contended that funds collected for the event, including sponsorship amounts, legally belong to the deity and cannot ...

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MP: Guv urges active role from MLAs and MPs to fight against sickle cell anaemia

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Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, on Wednesday, urged active participation of elected representatives, including MLAs and MPs, along financial support to eliminate sickle cell anaemia.Governor Patel made these assertions reviewing the various health programmes being run in view to eradicate sickle cell anaemia, a genetic disease in the tribal regions in the state.The review meeting held at Raj Bhavan was attended by senior officials from the health and family welfare, AYUSH, and tribal affairs of the Madhya Pradesh government.During the meeting, the Governor was apprised that the 100-day sickle cell testing campaign has been completed in Madhya Pradesh, during which, more than 12 lakh genetic cards for patients have been distributed."Achievements of the 100-...

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AAP legislator Manjinder Lalpura convicted, arrested in 2013 molestation case

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Chandigarh, Sep 10 (IANS) A court in Punjab on Wednesday convicted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Khadoor Sahib, Manjinder Singh Lalpura, and 10 others for molestation and assault of a woman in 2013. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Prem Kumar will pronounce the quantum of sentence on September 12. After the conviction, the MLA and other accused were taken into custody and sent to sub-jail in Patti town in Tarn Taran district.Legislator Lalpura had contested the 2022 Assembly elections from the Khadoor Sahib seat and defeated Congress' Ramanjit Singh Sikki by a margin of 16,491 votes.Lalpura was a taxi driver when the 2013 incident took place at a wedding hall in Tarn Taran, when the woman was allegedly caned by the police and the other accused, including Lalpura.She was repor...

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India is in ‘active talks’ with the US for trade agreement: Piyush Goyal

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New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the government is actively talking to the US for a bilateral trade agreement.The minister's remark came after the US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared positive developments around trade talks and ease in bilateral ties.In his address at the FICCI Leads Summit, Goyal said that trade negotiations are underway with the European Union. India is in talks with New Zealand as well, he added.The minister further said that a trade agreement with Oman will be reached soon.Earlier in the day, in a significant step toward easing tensions, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration has resumed trade negotiations with India."I am pleased to announce that India a...

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World Boxing C’ship: Nupur confirms first medal for India

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Liverpool, Sep 10 (IANS) World Boxing Cup Astana gold medallist Nupur continued her fine form to confirm India’s first medal at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Wednesday with a 4:1 win over Uzbekistan’s Oltinoy Sotimboeva in the women’s 80+kg quarterfinals. In a tactical bout that saw both boxers receive a point penalty for excessive holding, Nupur started strong in the opening round but saw her opponent, a former World Youth silver medallist and bronze medallist in Astana, close the gap in the second.However, the Indian stepped up her attack in the third and final round and also kept her opponent at bay to reach the semifinals.Earlier on Tuesday night, three Indian boxers booked their quarterfinal berths to get within a win of assuring a medal.Meenakshi (women’s 48kg) hamme...

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Rajasthan Assembly passes Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025

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Jaipur, Sep 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly on Wednesday passed the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2025, a key legislation aimed at accelerating industrial growth in the state.Responding to the discussion on the bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel described it as an important step towards strengthening industrial development and ensuring ease of doing business in Rajasthan. He said the amendment would simplify the management of plots under the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO), bringing greater clarity in processes such as land exchange, conversion and utilisation.Patel explained that the amendment modifies provisions of the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956. With this change, all land plots provided ...

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Proactive measures in place to tackle illegal immigration: Meghalaya CM

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Shillong, Sep 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday assured that his government is taking “proactive and concrete measures” to tackle concerns related to illegal immigration along the state’s sensitive border areas.Replying to a cut motion in the Assembly, Sangma said the government has been holding regular consultations with key security agencies, including the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB), to streamline coordination and strengthen vigilance against infiltration attempts. “The Deputy Commissioners in border districts have been instructed to maintain close coordination with villages and provide all possible support to prevent illegal immigration,” Sangma told the House. He added that community participation has been made an essen...

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Asia Cup: Sanju, Kuldeep included as India elect to bowl against UAE

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Dubai, Sep 10 (IANS) India have included Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav in their playing eleven as captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first against UAE in the Men's T20 Asia Cup Group A game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Samson had been in contention with the returning Shubman Gill for the other opening slot, and the wicketkeeper-batter has been slotted at number five in the team sheet – a role where he hasn’t played much for India in T20Is and got the nod ahead of Jitesh Sharma.India have also picked Kuldeep ahead of the likes of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, with an eye to exploit the spin-favouring conditions in Dubai, with Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya to handle fast-bowling duties. “Looks a nice fresh wicket. Humid a...

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