I want to bring back the respect the language deserves: Utpal Udit revives Bhojpuri folk with Kachaudi Gali

Indie singer Utpal Udit revived the Bhojpuri folk tuneKachaudi Gali, featuring Rekha Bhardwaj, into a breakout Coke Studio Bharat hit. The piece traces his mission to reclaim Bhojpuri’s cultural identity from the vulgarity associated with commercial music in the language, tracing his roots in Saharsa, Bihar, his early Instagram experiments, and his belief that “folk…

‘Malamaal Weekly 2’ cast revealed: Riteish Deshmukh, Elvish Yadav, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav to star in Amit Joshi directorial comedy sequel

Malamaal Weekly 2 is gearing up to finalize its core cast for the highly anticipated sequel. Returning stars Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav will reprise their roles, alongside the addition of popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav. Directed by Amit Joshi, production is expected to kick off shortly. The upcoming sequel is set to deliver…

North American bison fell from millions to hundreds, but ancient DNA shows they kept much of their genetic diversity as isolated herds became different

Recent genetic studies unveil that bison diversity has remained stable even after significant population decreases, emphasizing that fragmentation and isolation are now prominent legacies following near extinction events. The modern wood bison displays ancestry from plains bison due to translocations in the 1920s, while the presence of cattle ancestry within bison is surprisingly less common…

‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ August 12 written update: Samaira runs away from Shanti Niketan as Tripti’s plan sets in motion

In a bold move, Samaira decides to elope with Sid from Shanti Niketan right before her engagement ceremony. Her father Karan and Tulsi are left in dismay upon discovering her absence and the rope she used for her escape. The news of Samaira’s flight reaches the Virani family, creating an atmosphere of distress. Meanwhile, Sid…

No ‘saptapadi, sindurdaan’ proof: Patna HC rejects woman’s claim of marriage to brother-in-law

The Patna high court dismissed a woman’s appeal regarding her marriage status. She claimed to have married her deceased husband’s younger brother after his death. The court found insufficient evidence to prove a valid Hindu marriage ceremony. Key rituals like saptapadi and sindurdaan were not proven by witnesses. Voter list entries alone could not establish…