Born: August 3, 1916, Budaun Died: April 20, 1970, Mumbai Shakeel Badayuni was one of the famous Urdu poet and lyricist of 50s and 60s. He is best remembered for most of his songs with music director Naushad. Shakeel won three Filmfare Awards in a row from 1961 to 1963 for his songs ‘Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil’ (Bees Saal …

Among the boldest lines in Hindi film songs from a landmark epic where an imperial courtesan, who has already dared the monarch with her declaration of loving without fear, goes on to question curbs on women — remember the bewitchingly defiant Madhubala ask “Parda nahi jab koi Khuda se, bandon se parda karna kya?” It comes from no radical revolutionary …

ओलिम्पिक्स विश्व में खेलों का महाकुम्भ है। 5 से 21 अगस्त तक ब्राजील के शहर रियो में आयोजित होने जा रहे 31 ओलिम्पिक खेलों में भारत की ओर से कई खिलाड़ी अपने देश का नाम ऊंचा करने के लिए जान लगा देंगे। हालांकि, ओलिम्पिक्स के साथ भारत का रिश्ता बहुत खुशनुमा नहीं रहा है। दुनिया में दूसरे सबसे ज्यादा जनसंख्या …

बाजार में घुसते ही जिस चीज के दर्शन सबसे पहले होते हैं वह है महंगाई। महंगाई देख कर आदमी यह मानने को विवश हो जाता है कि दुनिया कितनी तेजी से तरक्की कर रही है। पहले जेब में पैसा लेकर बाजार जाते थे और सौदा थैले में भर कर लाते थे। आज थैला में भर कर पैसा ले जाओ, सौदा …

Representing your country at the biggest sporting event in the world is a daunting prospect for any athlete, but for 13-year-old Olympian Gaurika Singh, it pales in comparison with surviving an earthquake in her native Nepal. At 13 years and 255 days, the swimmer will be the youngest to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics when she takes to the …

शव के समान शरीर को ढीला छोड़कर आराम से कमर के बल लेट जाएं। दोनों पैरों में एक से डेढ़ फुट का अंतर रखें और दोनों हाथ शरीर से थोड़ी दूरी पर ढीले छोड़ दें। आंखे बंद कर लें, अब अपने ध्यान को आती-जाती सांस पर ले आएं। अब ध्यान को शरीर के अंगों पर लाएं और नीचे से ऊपर …

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA – July 27, 2016 – Teal (founder and CEO George Matus Jr.), introduced the world’s fastest production drone; the drone can fly at 70 mph in all weather conditions and has reached a top speed of 85 mph in favorable conditions; it can withstand 40 mph winds, is built to run apps, and can be controlled …

Shanghai, China – July 27, 2016 – China has completed production of the world’s largest amphibious aircraft after seven years of work, which it plans to use to perform marine rescue missions and fight forest fires; the AG600, which is about the size of a Boeing 737 and was developed by state aircraft maker Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), has a …

Calgary, Canada – July 26, 2016 – North Hill Shopping Centre broke a Guinness World Record for the largest cowboy hat mosaic, with 2,036 hats included, in Calgary, Alta. Photo: The display broke a previous Guinness World Record set in 2011, and the proceeds from the hats sold benefit Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Guinness World Records world record for the …

STRATFORD, UK – July 26, 2016 – Yoghurt brand Müllerlight set a new record for the largest exercise ball class with help from Team GB Olympians and members of the public; more than 391 participants joined in the 30 minute class to break the Guinness world record and make exercise ball history. Photo: More than 391 participants joined in the …