Vikas Kumar Jha

Renowned singer Usha Uthup's husband, Jani Chacko, passed away at 78 due to cardiac arrest. Jani, a tea taster, played a significant role in Usha's life as her second husband. Survived by Usha and their children, Jani leaves behind a legacy of love and family bonds.

"Srishti Jha’s translation of vikas kumar jha’s ‘Ullas ki Naav’ throbs with joie de vivre," writes Debasree Banerjee, as she reviews Usha Uthup's authorised biography 'The Queen of Indian Pop'.

Her performance in a West Bengal government program had led to a widespread debate on 'sanskriti vs 'apasanskriti' (culture vs decadent culture), forcing her to file a defamation suit against a minister.

Celebrated women writers with exemplary works have joined the list of speakers and panelists at the Jaipur Literature Festival to be held from January 19-23.

When novelist Shobhaa De said there are “two didis in Kolkata”, singer Usha Uthup was quick to correct her with a grin. “I’m the original Didi because I’m much older than she is,” the 72-year-old said.

Four persons on Thursday allegedly thrashed minor irrigation department's chief engineer Narayan Paswan for ostensibly cancelling a contract for installing handpumps awarded to Begusarai-based contractor vikas kumar jha.

Sibal was speaking at the 4th convocation ceremony of National Law Institute University (NLIU).