Sholay @50: The Eternal Flame of Bollywood’s Greatest Epic
The film’s original ending, where Thakur kills Gabbar with his spiked shoes, was censored by the CBFC for its violence, replaced with a tamer arrest scene. Now, the Film Heritage Foundation’s 4K restoration, led by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, has revived this lost ending, along with deleted scenes like Ahmed’s brutal death, unearthed from decaying 35mm negatives found in a Mumbai gunny bag. Screened at Bologna’s Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in June 2025, the restored Sholay captivated over 2,000 viewers, proving its timeless appeal. It’s set to hit the Toronto Film Festival in September, reaffirming its global stature.
Waterlogged Nightmare in Hyderabad
Hussain Sagar’s rising water levels threaten downstream flooding along the Musi River, adding to the growing sense of dread.The government has scrambled to respond, issuing a 72-hour high alert and deploying teams to clear drains and fallen trees. Emergency crews are working overtime to manage 140 flood-prone zones, but residents remain skeptical, pointing to years of neglected infrastructure upgrades.
Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Ruling Stirs Controversy, Review Offers Hope
The court highlighted a “dire” situation, noting 26,334 dog bite incidents in Delhi this year and India’s 36% share of global rabies fatalities. Yet, the order’s practicality and ethical implications have been widely challenged. Animal rights advocate and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi criticized the ruling as “unworkable” and “ecologically damaging,” estimating a need for 3,000 shelters at a cost of ₹15,000 crore.
Musi on the March Again: Hyderabad Braces for Flood Fury
A recent study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports has highlighted that 65% of the Osmansagar basin—part of the Musi catchment—falls under moderate to very high flood hazard zones, underscoring the region’s vulnerability. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, avoid flooded areas, and follow official advisories.
Maoist Leader Possibly Killed in Clash With Security Forces in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh: A top Maoist leader is suspected to be among six Naxalites killed in an ongoing encounter in the dense Abujhmad region of Narayanpur district, security officials reported on July 18, 2025. The clash, which began in the afternoon, has seen joint teams of security forces engage in intermittent firefights with Maoist insurgents. Based on…
Dreaming Big: Hyderabad’s Mission to End Begging by 2030
Hyderabad: The City of Pearls is setting its sights on a shimmering new goal: to become India’s first beggar-free city by the year 2030. Through the newly launched Hope for Hyderabad campaign, the Telangana government is weaving together compassion and planning to uplift thousands living on the margins. Launched by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy,…
Maha Move” to Merge 14 Telangana Villages, Sparks Border Dispute Debate
Mumbai: In a swift move, the Maharashtra government has initiated the process to merge 14 villages from Telangana into Chandrapur district, intensifying discussions on interstate border issues. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Wednesday that the state possesses revenue records for these villages, located in Rajura and Jivati talukas, and affirmed that their residents…
Guided by Love: A Father’s Unbreakable Mission
Karnataka: In the quiet palm-fringed town of Gokarna, Karnataka, the story of a cave-dwelling mother and her children stunned the world—but behind the curtain of vines and mysticism stood another figure: Dror Goldstein, an Israeli national whose journey became a deeply human tale of resilience, love, and unwavering fatherhood. While headlines focused on Nina Kutina—the…
Leopard Alert: Two Big Cats Spotted Inside Hyderabad’s RCI Campus
Triggering PanicHyderabad, : A wave of panic has swept through Balapur and surrounding suburbs in Hyderabad after two leopards were reportedly sighted roaming within the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) campus on Friday. The sighting has prompted heightened alertness among residents, defense personnel, and local authorities, with forest teams launching operations to locate…
‘When shawl of 75 years draped on you’: RSS chief says, it’s time to make way
A seemingly philosophical reflection by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has ignited a fierce political debate across India. Speaking at the launch of Moropant Pingle—The Architect of Hindu Resurgence in Nagpur, Bhagwat quoted the late RSS ideologue’s belief: “When the shawl of 75 years is draped over you, it signifies a time to step aside and…
