Pt Ravi Shankar made a call to Amitabh Bachchan a few days before death
Sitar maestro Pt Ravi Shankar, who died at the age of 92 in a San Diego hospital at 4.30 pm Pacific time on Wednesday, made a surprise phone call to megastar Amitabh Bachchan last Friday (December 7).
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Inside Track: What Rahul Gandhi Wants DK Shivakumar Government To Look Like
- Congress appoints DK Shivakumar as Karnataka's new leader, replacing Siddaramaiah
- Rahul Gandhi directs greater Dalit, OBC, and minority representation in the Cabinet
- Plan to induct younger leaders to attract youth ahead of 2028 elections
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8th Pay Commission: Unions Propose 400% Salary Hike, 5 Fitment Factors
- The 8th Pay Commission debate involves a salary formula proposing up to 4.38 fitment factor for senior staff
- Indian Railway Technical Supervisors Association suggests five fitment factors based on pay levels, not one
- Higher fitment factors could significantly raise salaries and pensions, increasing government financial burden
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India Power Demand Hits Record 270 GW As Heat Spurs AC Use
- India's electricity grid hit a record peak demand of 270 GW due to residential cooling needs
- Urban Heat Island effect raises city temperatures by up to 10°C, worsening power demand
- Air-conditioners increase heat locally while demand grows, projected to reach 40% household use
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Air India Delhi-San Francisco Flight Returns, Was In Air For 8 Hours
- Air India flight AI173 to San Francisco returned to Delhi after remaining airborne for 8 hours
- The aircraft diverted back after three hours in Chinese airspace and landed safely in Delhi
- Air India stated safety of passengers and crew is its highest priority following the incident
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Bengali Filmmaker Anik Dutta Dies At 66 After Falling From Terrace
- Anik Dutta died after falling from his wife's residence terrace in Kolkata
- He was the grandson of United Bank of India founder Narendra Chandra Dutta
- Dutta debuted with Bhooter Bhabishyat in 2012, a political satire film
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What We Know About Ranveer Singh's Pralay Amid Don 3 Row
- Ranveer Singh stars in Pralay, a post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller
- Pralay is directed by debutant Jai Mehta, son of Hansal Mehta
- Kalyani Priyadarshan is reportedly the female lead
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Tired Of Energy Crashes? These 5 Superfoods May Help More Than Coffee
- Expert lists 5 nutrient-rich foods that may help maintain steady energy without caffeine crashes
- Almonds, dates and ghee may support sustained energy by releasing fuel slowly through the day
- Balanced meals, not coffee, are key to avoiding energy dips and staying active longer
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Toyota Signs MoU With Karnataka Government For Technology Hub In Bengaluru
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor signed an MoU with Karnataka to expand operations in Bangalore
- The TKM Bizintel Hub will span 300 acres in KWIN City, focusing on engineering and digital innovation
- The hub aims to boost mobility testing, digital transformation, and intelligent manufacturing
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Viral: Zomato Users Confess To Using App's 'Loophole' To Save Platform Fees
- A loophole lets customers order one item on Zomato and pay directly to restaurants for other items
- Restaurants pack extra food with the single Zomato order, using Zomato riders for delivery
- Customers and restaurants avoid platform fees and commissions through this method
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