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In a spirited display at the Parliamentarian Sports Festival in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to the field with a bat, hitting a powerful six off a delivery from Indian cricket star Ravindra Jadeja. The event, marking the culmination of the festival, saw a massive turnout of sports enthusiasts and local residents. A Star-Studded Closing CeremonyShivraj Singh Chouhan, whose parliamentary constituency includes Vidisha, joined Jadeja and several senior BJP leaders for the closing ceremony. Jadeja, who bowled during the event, expressed his delight at the crowd, saying, “Being here at the festival feels like watching an international match. The energy and love of the people are truly overwhelming. I sincerely thank everyone for this warm reception.” Ma...

In a heartwarming display of devotion, a farmer in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, organized a traditional funeral for his cow, treating it as a cherished member of the family. The unique gesture has earned him widespread admiration in the village. A Family Member in Every SenseShyamlal Meena, a resident of Lanchour village in Bherunda block, shared that the cow, named Radha, had been part of their family for 20 years. “She was not just a cow; she was like a family member. Every day, we would touch her feet before leaving the house,” he said. Following Radha’s passing, the family performed her last rites with full Vedic rituals and traditional ceremonies, even taking her on a decorated bullock cart for the funeral procession. Drums and traditional music accompanied the journey, marking...

Satna Central Jail has introduced a unique initiative, ‘Jailvani’, to keep inmates mentally relaxed and engaged. Under this program, selected prisoners take on the role of radio jockeys (RJs), broadcasting motivational talks, devotional songs, and educational content throughout the jail premises. Inmates as Radio JockeysBreaking the usual monotony associated with prison life, the morning in Satna Central Jail now begins not with alarms, but with soothing bhajans and insightful discussions. Three inmates, chosen for their knowledge of spirituality and music, manage the Jailvani broadcasts. One inmate hosts the show from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., followed by a second session at 12:30 p.m. These broadcasts reach every barrack, keeping the entire prison population connected and informed. S...