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The experience of the Shanti Rasa or Bhaav key reason behind Hanuman Ansh’s success: Producer Namrata G Singh
The film Hanuman Ansh has grossed nearly Rs340 crore at the box office, which is unprecedented for its modest budget. Producer Namrata G Singh emphasizes the significance of preserving intellectual property in storytelling. The film, rooted in spirituality, explores the life of Neem Karoli Maharaj and his connections with devotees. It also aims to expand into various formats and languages to reach global audiences.
Vande Bharat Sleeper beats China's bullet train? Influencer praises its 5-star hotel-like experience
Travel influencer has praised the facilities on India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train after travelling from Howrah to Kamakhya. He highlighted the clean, spacious bathroom, food service and onboard comforts, comparing the experience to a five-star hotel stay. He also claimed China's bullet train falls short, though the comparison reflects his personal opinion.
'5-star property' on rails: Man says China's bullet train cannot match India's Vande Bharat Sleeper after a ride; watch video
Travel vlogger Debajit Das has praised the Vande Bharat Sleeper train after travelling from Howrah to Kamakhya, comparing its facilities to a five-star property. In his Instagram review, he highlighted the spacious, clean washroom, premium seating and onboard meals, while revealing that his AC 3 Tier ticket cost Rs 2,450.
New bigger Vande Bharat coming soon: Forget 16-coach version, Railways eyes 24-coach sleeper train with features that could give Rajdhani Express tough competition
Railways is planning a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train with a pantry car, additional toilets and upgraded interiors, targeting a rollout by June 2027. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has been tasked with manufacturing 50 such trainsets. The development is part of a wider plan to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains for long-distance overnight travel.
West Delhi police arrests 586 under Operation Kavach 12.0
In a bold move to enhance public safety, the West District of Delhi Police initiated Operation Kavach 12.0, a dramatic 24-hour campaign. This ambitious day of action involved 147 teams executing 325 targeted raids across the district. The results were substantial, with police detaining 1,439 suspects and making 586 arrests.
RailTel shares in focus after securing Rs 288 crore Kavach tender
RailTel Corporation of India will be in focus after securing a Rs 288 crore contract to install Kavach technology at 71 stations, improving safety and efficiency. The company's recent successes include orders from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd and the Gujarat government. Despite a recent decline, the stock has gained significantly over the last two years.
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Substantial increase in budget allocation to states such as Delhi, Bihar, MP, others: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a significant increase in the budget allocation for rail infrastructure in the fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting unprecedented progress since 2014. Key advancements include extensive electrification and accelerated track construction, with several states achieving 100% electrification and the installation of the Kavach system underway.
Union Budget: To improve rail infra, Rs 5,421 cr allocated for Punjab, Rs 3,416 cr for Haryana, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government allocated Rs 5,421 crore to Punjab and Rs 3,416 crore to Haryana for rail infrastructure in the Union Budget. Punjab will develop 30 Amrit stations, and Haryana will develop 34. The budget includes Rs 1,16,000 crore for safety, old track upgrades, and KAVACH safety system. Haryana's allocation will boost state rail infrastructure.
Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves 180 km/h speed in trials: Watch viral video
The Vande Bharat sleeper train touched a peak speed of 180 kmph in recent trials. The new sleeper variant, designed for long-distance travel, includes features like automatic doors, comfortable berths, and internet connectivity. The train trials will continue until the end of the month before being introduced for passenger travel, pending final safety assessments.
Odisha’s railway station wows Norway's ex-minister; here's how the internet reacted
Erik Solheim, Norway's former Minister of Climate and Environment, praised Indian Railways' advancements. He shared a video of the modernized Cuttack railway station, which resembles an airport. The video got over 2.2 lakh views on X. Users commended the development but stressed the need for maintaining cleanliness and imposing penalties for vandalism. Some showed scepticism regarding long-term upkeep.
2,500 general railway coaches being manufactured, nod for another 10,000 granted: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised on Friday that around 2,500 new general coaches are being manufactured under a special drive, and approval for manufacturing another 10,000 such coaches has been granted. The initiative by the central government, he said, focuses on augmenting railway infrastructure across the country.
Congress accuses govt of 'destroying' railways, demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said whenever there is a train accident, Modi government's railway minister reaches the spot under the glare of cameras and behaves as if everything is fine.
Vande Bharat train viral video: Passengers fight over luggage space, Railway police step in
A circulating video captures a heated dispute between two men on a Vande Bharat train, with a woman intervening and a railway police officer later stepping in. Despite attempts by other passengers to calm the situation, the incident's date and location remain unknown. Since being shared, the 54-second clip has garnered over 96,600 views and a thousand likes
Google for India: Tech giant unveils host of AI-powered features for users, businesses
Shivani Mohan, senior director, UX research, said Google is adding new capabilities to its generative AI experiment in Search, Search Generative Experience (SGE), in India by including images and videos.
PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch nine Vande Bharat trains that will connect religious and tourist destinations across 11 states in India. These trains will provide faster connectivity and help save considerable travel time for passengers. The Vande Bharat trains will be equipped with world-class amenities and advanced safety features, including Kavach technology.
Why deadly Balasore train accident should serve as an amber signal for Indian Railways
In the devastating triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore recently, which claimed 288 lives and injured more than 1,000 people, the Coromandel Shalimar Express, running at 128 kmph, and the YesvantpurHowrah Superfast, at 126 kmph, were nearing the speed limit of 130 kmph. Though speed won’t be a subject of inquiry — as none of the trains was overspeeding — this deadly episode should be seen as an amber signal to the transport behemoth that it must continue its journey carefully, and speed up only with safety gears on.
Stop politicising Balasore train accident: BJP on Oppn demand for railway minister's resignation
Under Mamata Banerjee as railway minister, 1,451 people died in 54 cases of collisions and 839 incidents of train derailments, he said. Death toll was 1,159 when Lalu Yadav was the minister while the corresponding figure for Nitish Kumar was 1,527. Yadav was the minister in the first term of the UPA government while Kumar was at the helm during the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Vande Bharat to play a major role in shaping PM's 'transformation through transportation' goal for Northeast India: Sarma
Connecting Guwahati with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, the Vande Bharat Express, a semi high-speed train built with indigenously developed technology, would cover the distance of approximate 411 kilometres within a span of 5 hours and 30 minutes. The state-of-the-art train is fitted with the modern train collision avoidance system (TCAS), also known as Kavach, and comes with numerous amenities such as bio-vacuum toilets, 360-degree revolving chairs, divyang-friendly washrooms and seat handles, among others, and is designed to provide an experience similar to that of air-travel to the passengers.
Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: Timing, ticket prices, and other details you should know
The Delhi (Anand Vihar)-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Starting May 29, the train will cover 302 km in four hours and 45 minutes, departing from Anand Vihar railway station at 5:50 pm and reach Dehradun at 10:35 pm. The train will run all days of the week except Wednesday. Indigenously made with advanced safety features, it includes Kavach technology enhancing the travel experience, especially for tourists to the state.
Karthi, debutante Aditi Shankar starrer 'Viruman' OTT Release: Check when and where to watch
Viruman will get an OTT release on September 11. The Karthi-starrer will be released on Amazon Prime, furthering its successful run. Though the movie was a dud for the critics, it grossed the highest opening weekend for a Tamil movie in 2022, raking in more than Rs 30 crores.
Watch: Vande Bharat clocks 183 km but glass filled to the brim with water stays stable
Vande Bharat is a semi-high-speed train. It is a self-propelled engine train, that is, it does not have a separate engine. It has automatic doors and air-conditioned chair car coaches and a revolving chair which can rotate up to 180 degrees.
OTT platforms offer list of webseries, movies during Independence Day weekend. All you need to know
This Independence Day weekend is best suited for binge-watch your favourite shows on popular OTT platforms. From action flicks to crime thriller, OTT platforms are adding to the entertainment of binge-watching.
PM pitches for `doorstep treatment' for Covid, fights back tears in video conference with docs
“Though the attack of the pandemic has been checked to an extent with the joint efforts of all, it is not the time to feel satisfied,” he told healthcare professionals and other frontline workers in his Varanasi constituency.
PMFBY completes 5 years: Tomar says 29 crore farmers enrolled so far; urges others to take one soon
PMFBY was launched on January 13, 2016 with an aim to provide a comprehensive risk solution at the lowest uniform premium across the country for farmers. "On this occasion, I want to again congratulate farmers and urge them to tell fellow farmers and relatives to take advantage of the crop insurance," Tomar said in a video message.
Catering to consumers in coronavirus times, IRDAI pushes new products, easier KYC norms
IRDAI was quite prompt in announcing measures that made protection products easily available to all amid the pandemic. Industry expects the regulator will keep up the tempo in 2021 as well.
Ecommerce firms play it safe, give staff digital lessons
The digital onboarding comes even as these startups have managed to push the envelope with respect to safety measures for their workforce and delivery partners.
Want help with parenting? Here are some startups rescuing the digital age parents
For the modern parent, there are startups offering everything from tips during pregnancy to apps to track your child at school.
Narendra Modi asks voters to throw out Congress in 2014 polls
Narendra Modi today asked Indian voters to hold it accountable for nine years of "mis-governance" and to throw out the Congress in the 2014.
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