BHOJPURI SPEAKING
Guyana diaries: Bhojpuri nights, ubiquitous Hindu temples & booming economy
Guyana exudes a strong sense of Indianness that resonates deeply with visitors from India, particularly noticeable in Georgetown, its capital and the only English-speaking country in South America. The Providence Cricket Stadium greets visitors with a prominent "Bhojpuri Nights" banner, reflecting the cultural blend. Nearby, ISKCON stands as one of Georgetown's largest temples, underscoring the presence of Indian culture. Renowned eateries like the one owned by former West Indies cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan offer a taste of familiar cuisine.
Gorakhnath Math, caste at play as voters rue job distress, inflation
Sadanand Shukla of Gorakhpur, a Brahmin, is a supporter of the BJP but criticizes the party for not doing enough to alleviate job distress in the Gorakhnath math and Hindutva constituency. The party has focused on welfare measures for the backwards and Dalits but not doing anything to alleviate the job distress that is pinching its most loyal support base.
Why NDA silent over demand for official language status to Bhojpuri, asks CPI(ML) Liberation
CPI (ML) Liberation candidates from Arrah and Karakat Lok Sabha seats and party workers in other parliamentary constituencies are raising the demand during the poll campaign, he said. Its Dumron MLA Ajit Kumar Singh said the party demands immediate inclusion of Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution so that it gets official language status.
In West Bengal's Asansol, it's TMC's 'Bihari Babu' vs BJP's 'Sardarji'
The Asansol Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal, known for its mining and industrial belt, faces key issues like reopening closed factories, tackling drinking water scarcity in rural areas, and curbing illegal mining in abandoned collieries. The region, with a significant Hindi-speaking population, will see a contest between TMC's Shatrughan Sinha, BJP's Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and CPI(M)'s Jahanara Khan. Sinha, confident of retaining the seat, highlights his commitment to the constituency. Khan criticizes the lack of action by previous MPs on local issues.
Bhojpuri stars glow outside Bihar in LS polls, none fielded from Bihar
In the run-up to Lok Sabha polls, there was a lot of buzz around Pawan Singh, a native of Arrah, entering the fray. He got a ticket, but, surprisingly, from West Bengal, and withdrew from the contest following a controversy. Speculations are rife that internet sensation Neha Singh Rathore would get a Congress ticket ever since she attended a number of party events, including Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.
National Creators Award: From Bhojpuri-speaking Drew Hicks to Ranveer Allahabadia & Bauaa, here is the full award list
National Creators award: The award function also saw awards being given to creators like Jahnvi Singh, Kabita Singh, Pankhti Pandey, Keerthika Govindasamy, Maithili Thakur, Gaurav Chaudhary, Ankit Baiyanpuria, Naman Deshmukh, and Kamiya Jani. The National Creators Award aims to recognize excellence in storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.
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Who is Drew Hicks? The Bhojpuri-speaking American YouTuber honoured with National Creators Award by PM Modi
American content creator Drew Hicks was honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award ceremony in New Delhi. Known for his fluency in Hindi and Bhojpuri, Hicks has garnered a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. His upbringing in India, particularly in Varanasi and Patna, contributed to his deep connection to the culture.
'Elections will come and go, but Trinamool Congress will remain in power in Bengal': Mamata Banerjee
Speaking at a government distribution programme in East Medinipur, Mamata Banerjee assured the public that the Trinamool Congress would persist in its position of power in the state, regardless of electoral outcomes. She underscored the party's resilience, declaring that while votes may fluctuate, the Trinamool Congress will endure in West Bengal.
Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi passes the baton to Bansuri Swaraj for New Delhi LS seat
Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi handed over the developmental works details to BJP's New Delhi candidate Bansuri Swaraj. Lekhi represents New Delhi seat for 10 years. BJP aims to win over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.
Lok Sabha polls: BJP's Asansol candidate steps aside amid Trinamool backlash
Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh withdraws candidacy for Asansol Lok Sabha polls amidst Trinamool Congress backlash. Babul Supriyo tweets support. Derek O'Brien mocks BJP's surrender. Abhishek Banerjee calls it a victory for Bengal.
Dailyhunt to acquire India's X alternative Koo: Report
Bengaluru-based news content aggregator Dailyhunt is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Indian start-up Koo, an alternative to social media platform X (previously Twitter). The deal could be finalized in about three weeks. Koo's founder, Mayank Bidawatka, had expressed the company's interest in fundraising or forming a strategic partnership to scale its operations
How foreign content creators are creating desi videos in hindi, bhojpuri & malyalam
In the digital age, foreign content creators are embracing Indian languages to connect with a large audience. Japanese YouTuber Mayo studied Hindi and now has 3 million subscribers on YouTube. South Korean creator Charlie gained fame for his Hindi and Bhojpuri speaking skills. American content creator Aparna Mulberry teaches Malayalam and promotes cross-cultural understanding. Nigerian comedian Agu Stanley learned Hindi to connect with locals.
Disney Star gets record TV viewership for IPL in Hindi Speaking Markets
A total of 20.4 crore viewers tuned in for the first 10 matches on TV, reflecting a 29.5% increase in comparison to the last edition, Disney Star said in a statement. HSM also clocked a massive 4,380 crore minutes of watch time, 25% increase in comparison to last year, it said. This comes even as Disney Star is up against business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's OTT JioCinema that is the official digital streaming platform of the multi-franchise cricket league.
IPL Bhojpuri commentary steals the show. This is what happened
The masses declared IPL's Bhojpuri commentary a winner, and Twitter was flooded with reactions and memes, highlighting the widespread appreciation for the move.
Strict action to be taken against double-meaning Bhojpuri songs: Bihar minister
Speaking in the assembly, Yadav, the minister of planning and development, said police have also been told to take action against Bhojpuri songs with provocative caste overtones that often lead to social unrest and violence.
PM Modi says love he has got from Varanasi unprecedented
Speaking to party worker Ashutosh Sharma, Modi said, "There is Mahadev in your name. Due to the blessings of Mahadev, I have been able to have the honour of associating myself with Varanasi. I did not have the honour of being born in Varanasi, but have the honour of being associated with Varanasi... The love that I have got from Varanasi is unprecedented."
Mission Shakti: Yogi Adityanath issues directions for including Bhojpuri, Bundelkhandi dialects in helplines
"These are our culture and values. This should reverberate from villages to cites. The Centre and state government are making consistent efforts to ensure women security and honour, but the real success will be achieved by cooperation and awareness of women," Yogi said.
Anxious wait for NRC as date of publication nears
The first draft contained names of 1.9 crore Indian citizens living in Assam.
Now Ravi Kishan plans to make a Modi biopic in Bhojpuri
The actor-turned-politician is contesting elections from Gorakhpur on a BJP ticket.
PM, Yogi convinced Ravi Kishan to fight from Gorakhpur; actor says Cong dumped him after 2014 Jaunpur loss
The actor said that he wants to become 'a serious politician' like N T Rama Rao and Vinod Khanna.
BJP ropes in Bhojpuri actors to woo voters
The saffron outfit is tapping film stars Ravi Kishan, singer-actor Dinesh Lal Yadav alias 'Nirahua' and Pawan Singh.
All countries should unite in fight against terror: Rajnath Singh
The inclusion of Bhojpuri in the eighth schedule of the Constitution is a long-pending demand of the people of the Purvanchal area of the state.
Hindi speaking community yearning for recognition in Assam
The Hindi-speaking community in Assam, which has borne the brunt of insurgency, is yearning for recognition — that it is part of the larger Assamese society.
Ulfa takes responsibility for attack on Hindi speaking people in Dibrugarh
Anti-talk Ulfa militants also known as ULFA (Independent) has owned up responsibility for firing in Namrup in Dibrugarh district on Monday.
Aamir Khan to request PM Modi to watch his upcoming movie 'PK'
"Though it is well known that the Prime Minister is always busy in work. It would be interesting if Modi watches the film," said Aamir.
Narendra Modi supports giving Bhojpuri official status
The attempt to speak in the same language as his prospective voters is not the only thing that vision document has on offer.
Lok Sabha polls: AAP thought running government a child's play, says Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi today accused it of shying away from Delhi as it thought that running a government was a "child's play".
MPs plead for promotion of all languages
During Zero Hour, Prabhunath Singh said the government, should make a statement assuring that Bhojpuri would be accorded the official language status.
Bhojpuri singer-cum-actor Manoj Tiwari joins BJP
"I welcome Manoj Tiwari into BJP fold. He is a very popular singer and actor. We are happy that he has come to our family," Gadkari said on the occasion.
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