Significance of Bhagwant Mann's 'basanti' turban in oath-taking ceremony as Punjab CM

Mar 16, 2022

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Punjab) [India], March 16 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister...

'Rang De Basanti' clocks 16 years

Jan 26, 2022

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 26 : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's directorial 'Rang De Basanti' has completed 16 years since it was released in theatres.

Trinamool worker shot dead in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas

Jul 02, 2023

The incident took place on Saturday night in Phulmalanch village panchayat area of Basanti police station.

"Basanti became my second name in real life": Hema Malini on 'Sholay' completing 50 years

Aug 15, 2025

On Friday, the actress, fondly remembered as 'Basanti' from the film, shared a video on Instagram, writing, "Sabhi ko Basanti ka Ram Ram. "Sholay"...

'Rang De Basanti' actor Siddharth claims his parents were "harassed" by CRPF at Madurai Airport

Dec 28, 2022

'Rang De Basanti' actor Siddharth, on Tuesday, alleged that his parents were harassed by the CRPF at the Madurai airport.

Hindus celebrate Basanti Puja in Bangladesh amid tension

Apr 05, 2025

Netrakona, a Hindu-dominated small district town in northeastern Bangladesh, is famous for its Pujas. The district, bordering the Indian state of Meghalaya, is also...