Nagpur: The Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav concluded in spectacular style on Monday evening with a sensational live concert by popular singer Jubin Nautiyal. The star's electrifying performance had the youth swaying to his tunes, turning the event into an unforgettable musical fiesta. The grounds of Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education were packed to capacity well before the concert began. Enthusiastic fans queued up from noon, eagerly awaiting the musical sensation. The venue echoed with cheers as Jubin set the stage ablaze with his hit numbers like ‘Kaise Jiunga Tere Bina', ‘Raataan Lambiyan', ‘Tera Ban Jaunga', and ‘Kinna Sona'. Jubin connected deeply with the audience, saying, "It feels like coming home, thanks to Nitin Gadkariji, who brought me back to this beautiful city after four years." His soulful renditions and heartfelt interactions had fans singing along in unison, creating a magical atmosphere. The concert was a mesmerising blend of versatility and energy, captivating the audience with a medley of Hollywood hits, classic and contemporary Bollywood numbers, soulful qawwalis, and heartfelt ghazals, all delivered in his unique style. Known for his devotional renditions, Jubin also performed spiritual songs from Jagarata and his iconic track ‘Mere Ghar Ram Aaye Hai', which gained fame during Ayodhya's Ram Mandir inauguration. The crowd, particularly the youth, resonated with every note — singing along, dancing to his rocking performances, and lighting up the venue with mobile flashlights in unison at his request, creating a magical atmosphere. The concluding day began earlier with a rousing performance by the Gajvakra Dhol Tasha Pathak, which was followed by the stellar act of the Shiv Navyug Pathak, India's first drum and flag team comprising of young children. Their synchronised beats and energetic display earned thunderous applause from the audience. Union minister Nitin Gadkari , the visionary behind the festival, expressed his gratitude to the audience for making the ninth edition of the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav a resounding success. He highlighted the unprecedented reach of the event, which, through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, engaged over 1.52 crore people. "This festival is growing bigger each year. The massive turnout and participation prove that we need an even larger venue to accommodate the passion of Nagpur's cultural enthusiasts," Gadkari said. He assured that there would be a mega celebration next year as the festival would celebrate its 10th year. Gadkari also honoured the organising team for their dedication and tireless efforts in ensuring the festival's success. Key members, including Anil Sole, Gaurishankar Parashar, and many others, were felicitated for their contributions. On Tuesday, 400 bhajan groups in Nagpur district will get tabla (percussion instrument) and harmonium – the two important instruments for bhajans — in a grand function to be held at 9.30am. Gadkari will hand over this gift to the select 400 groups. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.A video currently circulating on social media shows at least two men watching as another man allegedly drowns a horse. The video begins with a man riding atop a horse and going into a river. He is seen getting off the horse and seemingly fighting with the horse. The next clip shows the horse floating on its side and appeared to be dead. At least one person in the video is pictured grinning. The incident reportedly occurred in Powell County. The video appeared to be taken during the summer as one shirtless man has an obvious sunburn, according to the video. In a phone interview, Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles said his office was notified Thursday afternoon of the circulated video. “My office began an investigation at that time,” said Sheriff Roselles. The alleged incident did occur in Powell County, the sheriff said, and the people in the video have been identified. The case is under further investigation. According to the Montana Legislature, a person convicted of cruelty to animals could be fined up to $1,000 or receive a one-year sentence in the county jail, or both. If the incident is deemed aggravated animal cruelty, a person could be fined up to $2,500 and receive a prison term not to exceed two years, or both. Facebook screenshot of a video of what authorities are calling an intentional horse drowning. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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