dussehra

Telugu star Nani on Wednesday released the teaser of director KK's eagerly awaited period crime drama 'KJQ' (King Jackie Queen).

Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated socio-fantasy film, 'Vishwambhara,' is generating buzz with plans to launch its first single at the world’s second-tallest Hanuman idol in Paritala on April 12, 2025, according to reports. Directed by Mallidi Vassishta, the film features Trisha Krishnan and Kunal Kapoor. After initial CGI concerns, the team collaborated with international experts to enhance visual effects.

Rishab Shetty will star in 'Kantara: Chapter 1', set to release on October 2, 2025. The film will explore the origins of Panjurli Deiva, continuing the story from its predecessor. It will include an epic war sequence with over 500 fighters and 3,000 extras. The film will be dubbed in multiple languages and available on Amazon Prime Video post-theatrical release.

Lakshmi Panchami will be observed on April 2, 2025. Devotees will worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Rituals include cleaning and decorating homes, offering prayers, and performing Lakshmi Puja. This day falls during Chaitra Navratri, enhancing its spiritual significance. Special prayers and rituals are performed to invite prosperity and positive energy.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on March 31, 2025, due to Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Trading will resume on April 1, with subsequent closures in April for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, and Good Friday.

Suraj Venjaramoodu's impressive speech at the 'Veera Dheera Sooran' trailer launch in Chennai gained widespread attention. He praised Tamil cinema, expressed admiration for director Arun Kumar, and entertained the audience with his wit and mimicry. The film, featuring Chiyaan Vikram, dussehra, and SJ Suryah, marks Suraj's Tamil debut.

Stock market holidays 2025: Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE will close on Friday for Holi, creating an extended weekend. With 14 holidays in 2025, trading is suspended for various significant occasions, including Ramzan Id this month.

Posters of UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a rally in Kathmandu caused a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Nepal's former monarchy and Gorakhsh Peeth. Pradeep Bikram Rana, who waved the poster, claimed persecution by Kathmandu authorities, prompting his escape. The Shah dynasty, which aligns with the Gorakhnath sect, maintains traditional ties with the temple, sending offerings annually.

The Himachal Pradesh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and snowfall in various parts of the state, with forecasts spanning from March 11 to 17. Key areas such as Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Lahaul and Spiti are expected to experience adverse weather, prompting caution among residents and tourists.

Holika Dahan, a significant Hindu festival, will be observed on March 13, 2025. The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and includes specific rituals. The auspicious time for the rituals begins after Bhadra Kaal and continues into Pradosh Kaal. Essential materials and mantras are also suggested for a spiritually fulfilling celebration.

The MVA slammed the Mahayuti govt for excluding key schemes from its budget, such as the Anandacha Shidha food kits, Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana for seniors, and the Shiv Bhojan scheme for the poor. They criticized the budget as favouring the wealthy while increasing tax burdens on common goods, impacting small businesses.

Prabhas stars in the upcoming horror romantic comedy 'The Raja Saab', directed by Maruthi, with Nidhhi Agerwal and Malvika Mohanlal in lead roles. The film has faced delays and is yet to confirm a new release date. The plot revolves around a man trying to claim his haunted ancestral property. The movie also features Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, and Brahmanandam.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's posters at a rally in Kathmandu supporting the former Nepal king sparked a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Gorakhsh Peeth and the Shah Dynasty. Yogi has previously advocated for Nepal's Hindu nation status. A follower, Pradeep Bikram Rana, fled to Gorakhpur, citing persecution in Kathmandu.

Chiranjeevi's film 'Vishwambhara' will release on August 22, 2025, coinciding with his birthday. Initially set for Sankranti 2025, the release was postponed due to feedback on the teaser's visual effects. The team is now reworking the CGI with help from the makers of 'Avatar.' The movie features a star-studded cast and is a fantasy adventure across different realms.