Tag: Tribute
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Indira most acceptable PM even today: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said Indira Gandhi was still the "most acceptable ruler" of the country and hailed the late Prime Minister for her decisiveness and fearlessness. "To the people of India, she is the most acceptable ruler of a democratic country, even today," Mukherjee said at the launch of the book "India's Indira …
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May 13, 2017 -
Om Puri retrospective by Govind Nihalani in Delhi
Veteran director Govind Nihalani will host a retrospective on late actor Om Puri at the 12th edition of The Habitat Film Festival, to begin on May 19. Among Om Puri's films to be screened include Tamas Dev, East Is East and Sadgati. Nihalani will pay a tribute to the actor, whom he had directed in some …
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May 8, 2017 -
Whole country stands united at this time: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday paid tribute to the mortal remains of martyred soldier Prem Sagar and said the whole country stands united at this crucial time. "The nation is with the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in KG Sector …
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May 2, 2017 -
PM Modi pays tributes to Ambedkar on 126th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to dalit icon BR Ambedkar on his 126th birth anniversary. "Tributes to venerable Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Ambedkar Jayanti. Jai Bhim," he tweeted. Modi will be travelling to Nagpur on Friday to visit a sacred place associated with Ambedkar.
April 14, 2017 -
PM Modi pays tribute to Jyotiba Phule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to social reformer Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary and hailed him for his role in transforming the plight of women and lower castes. "I bow to Mahatma Phule on his jayanti. His selfless efforts towards social reform, women empowerment and education had transformative impacts," Modi tweeted. Jyotiba Phule …
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April 11, 2017 -
Darlene Cates was the best acting mom I ever had: Leonardo DiCaprio
Paying tribute to Darlene Cates, actor Leonardo DiCaprio says she was the "best acting mom" he ever had. The Oscar winning actor Leo shared silver screen with Cates in 1993 drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and received his first ever Academy Awards nomination for supporting role. Leo, who is also a climate change activist, wrote on Facebook: “Darlene was …
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March 29, 2017 -
Friends, family pay tribute to Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds
A group of friends, family and fans paid tribute to mother-daughter actresses Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds at a memorial service here. The service took place on Saturday at Forest Lawn cemetery, reports variety.com. The tribute spanned decades of Hollywood history, with a hip-hop version of Singin' in the rain, collage of candid family photographs, …
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March 27, 2017 -
Ligue 1: Nice back to top, Cavani booked for tribute in PSG’s win
The Uruguayan scored his 100th goal for PSG and celebrated with a tribute.
December 1, 2016 -
Befitting tributes to legends
To commemorate his death anniversary, the Baba Allauddin Memorial Committee observed its annual ritual of presenting Allauddin Sangeet Samaroh in association with the Department of Information and Culture, government of West Bengal, at Rabindra Sadan (6-7 September). Technically speaking, the Maihar gharana existed even before Baba Allauddin Khan (1862-1972) went to Maihar, a small capital …
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September 23, 2016 -
Paul Walker’s mother’s heartfelt message to fans
Paul Walker’s mother shared a heartfelt message with the late actor’s fans during a charity event, saying that her son lives on in "all of you". Actor Vin Diesel headed to Facebook Live on Saturday evening to show his support for Walker’s charity Reach Out Worldwide, reports eonline.com. "Paul was very, very instrumental in my …
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September 18, 2016 -
Durga Puja pandal to recreate France’s National Opera House
One of the city’s oldest Durga Puja pandals has themed its celebrations around world peace this year by recreating the opulent Palais Garnier in Paris to express solidarity with the people of the European country who remained united and strong in the face of terrorism. Delhi’s Matri Mandir Society will pay tribute to the French …
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September 4, 2016 -
James Corden pays tribute to Gene Wilder
Late Late Show host James Cordon says actor Gene Wilder, who passed away at the age of 83, was "never less than brilliant at all times". Wilder died on Sunday in his home in Stamford, Connecticut, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Corden had met him when he was performing on Broadway. "He was never less than …
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August 31, 2016 -
Modi airdashes to Gujarat to pay tribute to Pramukh Swami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Botad in Gujarat to pay his last tribute to Pramukh Swami, his ‘mentor’, who died here on Sunday. Pramukh Swami belonged to Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swami sect and was 95 at the time of death. He enjoyed a huge following across the world. The Prime Minister was received …
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August 15, 2016 -
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Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to late Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad
Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to late Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad
August 11, 2016