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Azim Premji University suspended one student for two years and warned two others following a cancelled Kashmir discussion disrupted by alleged ABVP activists. Students protested the university's disciplinary committee, arguing they are being penalized for actions by outsiders. The university maintains its decision after a thorough inquiry, stating disciplinary action was taken against three students.

Tragedy struck the Kanupur irrigation dam site as two workers from West Bengal, Bekkar Roy and apu Roy, were electrocuted while welding. Both were declared dead after being rushed to the hospital. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on safety protocols and labor migration laws, amid allegations of unsafe working conditions.

Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

Uttarakhand faces a growing 'ghost village' crisis as over 1,700 villages become uninhabited. Livelihood scarcity, climate change, and fading traditions drive migration, leaving behind elderly residents and silent fields. Experts emphasize the need for imaginative solutions beyond infrastructure to revive rural life and make villages aspirational again.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde honored legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his profound impact on cinema and literature. Ray, a globally acclaimed auteur, significantly elevated Indian cinema with works like the apu Trilogy and 'Charulata'. His creative genius extended to literature, introducing beloved characters like Feluda, cementing his status as a cultural icon.

Kolkata Centre for Creativity's third Baithakkhana festival, themed 'Border', explored creative boundaries across literature, cinema, and thought. From children's engagement with language to discussions on art, history, and identity, the event fostered deep conversations. The festival also featured an artist's book showcase and handcrafted décor, blending craft with intellectual exchange.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

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Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' promises an emotional, grown-up story. Peter Parker's sacrifice means everyone forgets him, including MJ and Ned. Four years later, Peter fights crime in isolation, facing physical toll and a new threat: The Hand. New posters hint at the film's direction, set for July 31, 2026 release.

In Thodupuzha, UDF candidate apu John Joseph is following his father's unique campaign strategy: singing. Even when the sound system failed, apu continued a cappella, delighting crowds. This musical approach, a legacy from veteran politician P J Joseph, aims to connect with voters beyond typical political outreach, fostering a warm reception and easing election tensions.

Kerala Congress (Joseph) unveiled its eight candidates for the upcoming assembly polls. Party chairman P J Joseph steps aside from electoral politics, with his son apu John Joseph now vying for the Thodupuzha seat. Monce Joseph will again contest from Kaduthuruthy, while other key nominations include Varghese Mammen and Reji Cherian.

Bengali movie buffs will soon relive the world of apu — the central character of ‘apu Trilogy’ in Subhrajit Mitra’s ‘Avijatrik'.

Bengali movie buffs will soon relive the world of apu — the central character of Satyajit Ray’s ‘apu Trilogy’ in Subhrajit Mitra’s period film ‘Abhijatrik — The Wanderlust of apu’.

The digitally restored HD prints of Satyajit Ray’s iconic ‘apu Trilogy’ is all set to be screened on the big screen for the first time in Kolkata. The event is an intriguing part of the 2018 Kolkata International Film Festival.

Daily soap ‘Aparajita apu’ is going to end its journey on Bengali television. Actor Rohaan Bhattacharyya play the male lead in the show while newbie Susmita Dey played the titular role. The TV show used to score well on the TRP charts and was most spotted in the second place right after ‘Mithai’ until recently.

The cast and crew of ‘Aparajita apu’ are in a celebratory mood. The TV show, which has hooked the audience to the television screen with frequent tweaks in its storyline, has successfully completed 300 episodes. The team celebrated their new milestone with full enthusiasm.

During a recent dance performance at a live show, popular Bangladeshi actor Nirab tried to lift up actress apu Biswas, but ended up falling on the ground. The video of the incident has already gone viral.

Now, after traversing across the globe and earning multiple laurels ‘Avijatrik’ is finally releasing in theatres on November 26.

Subhrajit Mitra is making ‘Avijatrik—The Wanderlust of apu’, based entirely on the concluding part of ‘Aparajito’ by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.