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The Awaz – Media & Drama Club of the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies (CMMS), Jamia Hamdard, has officially launched its Weekly Film Screening initiative with the inspiring motto  “Understand the magic of cinema with us.” This new initiative aims to provide students a unique platform to explore cinema not just for entertainment, but also for learning about the art, craft, and deeper meaning behind filmmaking. ALSO READ: Media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member The inaugural screening, held on Friday, 8th August, featured the critically acclaimed thriller Dhamaka, directed…

Rain brought much-needed relief from the sweltering humidity, but it also carried a shadow of tragedy. According to media reports, Okhla’s neighbouring area Jaitpur was struck by a devastating incident on Saturday, when relentless heavy rainfall in the national Capital caused a portion of a wall to collapse. The incident claimed the lives of at least eight people, three men, two women, and two children, plunging the locality into grief. ALSO READ: Dine and win gadgets, cash in I-Day contest in Okhla The deceased have been identified as Shabibul (30), Rabibul (30), Ali (45), Rubina (25), Dolly (25), Ruqsana (6)…

As the country gears up to celebrate Independence Day on August 15, excitement is in the air across Okhla, with community events, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and festive decorations already taking shape. In Zakir Nagar, one eatery is adding a unique flavour to the celebrations. Al Hamd Pizza Café, which has quickly built a loyal following in the locality, has announced a special Independence Day contest where customers can win a brand-new tablet. The owner of Al Hamd Pizza Café, speaking about the initiative, said: “Come and celebrate this August 15 with us. It’s not just Independence Day, it’s also the first…

Gold prices jumped by Rs 800 on Friday to hit a record high of Rs 1,03,420 per 10 grams in the national capital, aided by continued buying from stockists and heightened global uncertainties. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had already surged Rs 3,600 in the last session to close at Rs 1,02,620 per 10 grams, setting all-time high closing level. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity also rose by Rs 800 on Friday to reach a lifetime peak of Rs 1,03,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), surpassing its earlier record of Rs 1,02,200 per 10…

Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), one of India’s leading real estate development companies with a strong brand presence in Delhi-NCR, reported a 386 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT), reaching INR 0.34 billion in Q1 FY26 compared to INR 0.07 billion in Q1 FY25. This growth was primarily driven by increased revenue recognition, which rose by 118 per cent to INR 8.7 billion from INR 4.0 billion in the same quarter last year, owing to higher project completions. The company has cumulatively delivered 15.7 million sq. ft. of real estate development till Q1 FY26. The…

Gold prices soared by Rs 3,600 to touch record high of Rs 1,02,620 per 10 grams in the New Delhi on Thursday, as global investors rushed towards safe-haven assets. The jump followed the US president Donald Trump announcement of a 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian imports, heightening trade tensions and fuelling uncertainty in the markets. In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 99,020 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also rallied Rs 3,600 to reach Rs 1,02,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Thursday, after…

A road accident on Shaheen Bagh’s outer road has left residents deeply shocked. According to social activist Babbar Khan, who is familiar with the road incident, one youth died and two others were hospitalised with one critical. He told the OT that a 29-year-old man named Afzal Hussain lost his life after a car coming from the wrong side collided head-on with the bike he was riding along with two friends. The road accident took place around 4:30 am on Wednesday, near The Tiger Gym, Road No. 13A, J Block, Kalindi Kunj Road. ALSO READ: Dine and win gadgets, cash…

The All-New Adventure X Persona, featuring in its flagship SUVs: The Tata Harrier and the Tata Safari, has been unveiled by Tata Motors. With this unveiling, India’s leading SUV manufacturer has brought in a complete package of adventure, performance, and features. Both are available for grabs, starting today, at an introductory price of ₹ 18.99 lakh for the Harrier Adventure X and ₹ 19.99 lakh for the Safari Adventure X+ persona. The Harrier and Safari Adventure Persona stand out at this price point with segment-first features like ADAS with Adaptive Cruise Control (AT), 360° HD Surround View, Trail Hold EPB…

India’s media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member. Here is the report: As the global film industry increasingly embraces innovation at the intersection of art, science, and education, an Indian academic has been named to one of its most distinguished international institutions. Prof. Farhat Basir Khan has been elected a Fellow of the International Institute of Film Science and Art (IIFSA) and appointed to its Astar Award Council, becoming the first Indian to hold both positions. The dual appointment represents a significant moment for India’s academic and cinematic communities. It signals…

Illegal e-rickshaws and encroachers had hard times on Wednesday. In a drive launched days ahead of Independence Day, Jamia Nagar Police seized several illegal e-rickshaws plying on Batla House roads. As words spread in the area of the crackdown, many e-rickshaw drivers were seen fleeting to safety. “If you see any e-rickshaw without a number plate catch it and bring it to the police station. We will continue this drive here for another half an hour. The drive is against those without number plates,” said Jamia Nagar SHO Narpal Singh Yadav. E-rickshaws operating without number plates or valid permissions were…