Asha

A recent 'Indian Idol' episode brought Rajesh Khanna's legendary stardom back to life as Asha Parekh and Vishal Dadlani shared personal anecdotes. Parekh vividly recalled the overwhelming fan frenzy, comparing it to Dev Anand's era, and recounted an incident where hundreds of girls stormed a dubbing theatre just to see him. Read on to know more in detail.

In a significant move towards agricultural advancement, Bihar's Deputy CM unveiled the Asha irrigation scheme with an investment of Rs12.34 crore in Patna district, embracing innovative technology and promoting effective water conservation for the farming community. Simultaneously, he kicked off a major Rs100 crore road development project in Arwal district, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and fostering local growth.

Chintu Bhosle, grandson of Asha Bhosle, shared a humorous anecdote from a live show. Asha Bhosle playfully introduced Chintu as her boyfriend to a surprised audience. She later revealed he was her grandson. Chintu also recounted Asha Bhosle's pre-stage nervousness which vanished once she performed. These memories were shared on Indian Idol during a tribute to the legendary singer.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has appointed industry analyst Matthew Ball as Chief Strategy Officer to revitalize Microsoft's console business. Ball, a known figure for his "State of Video Gaming" report, aims to revive franchises and strengthen Xbox's market position. Scott Van Vliet joins as CTO to accelerate product development, while Chris Schnakenberg is promoted to VP of partnerships.

Ayushmann Khurrana returned to the Indian Idol stage that once turned him away, this time to deliver a heartfelt rendition of his song 'Dil Waale Chor.' In celebration of his upcoming film 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do,' he took a moment to honor the iconic Helen, highlighting her transformative influence on cabaret dance.

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The summer phase of the fifth batch of the Manasvi STEM Mentorship Program at IIT Delhi concluded with participation from 120 girls from government schools across Delhi-NCR. Organised by IIT Delhi’s Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives, the programme included academic lectures, leadership interactions, makerspace activities and laboratory sessions. Students attended sessions by IIT Delhi faculty members, women leaders and alumni, while hands-on activities covered electric circuits, solar lamps and molecular biology experiments. The winter phase is scheduled for January 2027.

Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary, tourism, culture and special initiatives department.

A disturbing event unfolded in Hathras district, where a man tragically succumbed to despair and took his life with an unauthorized gun after a morning quarrel with his wife regarding his wake-up time. Just before isolating himself in a room, the 35-year-old expressed to his brother-in-law that their conversation might be the last.

Odisha has seen a significant drop in infant mortality rate (IMR) from 49 in 2014 to 28 in 2024, a 21-point decline. Despite this progress, the state's IMR remains above the national average. Improvements in institutional deliveries, ambulance services, and vaccination drives have boosted infant survival rates.