Haryana’s renewed fight against drug abuse has started exploding into a full-scale viral movement, with the “nayaab” Nasha Mukt Jeevan Bucket Challenge that encourages people to publicly pledge to lead a drug-free life, taking social media by storm. Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau Wednesday released the data that points towards how social media is fuelling awareness about the anti-drug campaign …
Late ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, 19 years ago, in 2006. Calling it a "bitter-sweet experience", his elder daughter, Nayaab Udhas tells us, "I was so happy and emotional when I got a call to inform us about dad's honour. The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on the eve of …
The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau on Thursday announced that an innovative initiative, the Nasha Mukt Jeevan Bucket Challenge, would be launched next week to rally citizens in the fight against drug abuse. Through the challenge, the bureau, which functions as the state’s anti-narcotics task force, seeks to raise awareness, inspire collective action, and foster a shared commitment to a …
Lyricist Swanand Kirkire on Tuesday shared that theatre actor Alok Chatterjee died. Alok was the National School of Drama batchmate of late actor Irrfan Khan. Swanand Kirkire posts note for Alok Chatterjee In the photo, Alok was seen looking away from the camera in a formal shirt. Alok directed William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream and Arthur Miller's play …
Pankaj Udhas, the immensely talented singer who breathed new life into ghazals, has died. Pankaj Udhas death: The popular ghazal singer breathed his last on February 26, 2024 The Udhas family confirmed his death due to a prolonged illness. Udhas family's statement Taking to Instagram, Pankaj Udhas' daughter Nayaab shared a statement on Monday which read, “With a heavy heart, …
A retrospective that engages with not just the warp and weft that spells India’s rich legacy of textile craft, but also explores the age-old techniques of hand embroidery, printing and dying — the Nayaab Edit, now in its twelfth iteration, is back in Chennai. Brands like Pero, 11.11, Urvashi Kaur, Kora, A Touch of Gold, Taika by Poonam Bhagat, Divya …
