Actor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to 'being in heaven'. Watch the full video for more.
04 September,2024 09:34 PM IST
Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC 814 hijack, offers a compelling firsthand account of the 1999 ordeal. Her narrative covers the harrowing experience of the hijack, including religious conversions imposed by the captors and the psychological impact on the passengers. Kataria highlights the critical role played by the Indian Government, particularly the complexities involved in the negotiations at Amritsar. She also points out significant security lapses at Kathmandu airport that contributed to the hijack's success. Reflecting on media portrayals, Kataria critiques the Netflix web series on the incident, particularly addressing the Bhola-Shankar controversy, which she feels misrepresents key aspects of the story. Watch video for more.
04 September,2024 03:01 PM IST
Netflix's new series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been accused of deliberately changing the names of hijackers and giving them Hindu code names. At a press conference in Mumbai, director Anubhav Sinha was repeatedly questioned by a journalist about the controversy surrounding the series. Sinha first asked, “Aap laga rahe hein aarop?” He lost his cool when he kept asking the journalist if he had watched the show, and did not get a direct answer. Watch the full video to see what transpired at the event which was also attended by veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and more.
04 September,2024 02:43 PM IST
On July 24, tragedy struck as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives, including 17 technicians and one crew member. Miraculously, only the captain survived the tragic Nepal plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The plane was headed to Pokhara for routine maintenance when the accident occurred. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, battling through the wreckage to handle the aftermath. This incident has once again brought scrutiny to Nepal's aviation industry, which has a troubling safety record. Since 2000, around 300 lives have been lost in aviation accidents in Nepal, raising serious concerns about the industry's safety standards and practices.
25 July,2024 12:19 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 18 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic Nepal plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. According to the eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday. The visuals of the tragic incident has been caught on camera. Recounting the harrowing experience of witnessing the Nepal plane crash that claimed 18 lives, the eyewitnesses said that if the plane wouldn't have hit the container, it would have definitely hit the residential area.
24 July,2024 05:15 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 18 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic Nepal plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. According to the eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday. The visuals of the tragic incident has been caught on camera. Watch video.
24 July,2024 04:56 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 15 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. The Nepal plane crash incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday, according to eyewitnesses. Firefighters and security personnel have been deployed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and assessing the extent of the damage. Reportedly, The Saurya Airlines flight was en route to Pokhara, an important tourism hub in the Himalayan republic.
24 July,2024 01:21 PM IST
Amid Lok Sabha Elections in India, the debate on the ‘Akhand Bharat’ mural displayed in the New Parliament building, reignited in Pakistan. The mural depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’ highlighted security concerns among India’s neighbouring countries. Pakistani Journo, Foreign Expert, International Expert alleged that India wants to claim the territories of all neighbouring countries. Pakistani-based Advocate, International Law Expert, Ahmer Bilal Soofi, emphasised the need for countries to respond to ‘India’s posturing’. Meanwhile, Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir questioned the world’s silence over the mural depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’. He further asked, “Do Pakistan and other countries have any remaining international platforms where they can express their security concerns?”. During the debate, former Pakistani diplomat, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry stated that a diplomatic protest is necessary. Notably, soon after the mural in India’s New Parliament made headlines for reportedly depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’ i.e., ‘United India’. The controversy around the mural was clarified, stating that it depicted the Ashokan Empire of Ancient India.
07 May,2024 11:47 AM IST
World Cancer Day 2024: Various film personalities like Manisha Koirala and Sharmila Tagore faced the battle of cancer head-on, inspiring many. Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, Lisa Ray, Rakesh Roshan, and Mahima Chaudhary triumphed over breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and throat cancer, respectively. Anurag Basu defied a dire prognosis of blood cancer in 2004, while Sonali Bendre and Sanjay Dutt confronted metastatic cancer and lung cancer, respectively. Manisha Koirala and politician Kirron Kher also emerged victorious over ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch the full video for more!
04 February,2024 10:00 AM IST
World Cancer Day 2024: Various film personalities like Manisha Koirala and Sharmila Tagore faced the battle of cancer head-on, inspiring many. Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, Lisa Ray, Rakesh Roshan, and Mahima Chaudhary triumphed over breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and throat cancer, respectively. Anurag Basu defied a dire prognosis of blood cancer in 2004, while Sonali Bendre and Sanjay Dutt confronted metastatic cancer and lung cancer, respectively. Manisha Koirala and politician Kirron Kher also emerged victorious over ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch the full video for more!
04 February,2024 10:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
