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sadhana

(ˈsɑːdʌnə)
n
(Hinduism) Hinduism one of a number of spiritual practices or disciplines which lead to perfection, these being contemplation, asceticism, worship of a god, and correct living
[from Sanskrit: effective]
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The Sadhana fringe was inspired by Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn, and was the suggested by film- maker and her late husband R.
Summary: Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) Jan 20 (ANI): The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Sunday filed a criminal complaint against BJP lawmaker Sadhana Singh for her objectionable remarks about former UP chief minister Mayawati.
Some of the best yesteryear hit numbers were sung by singers Shn, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sudesh Bhosle, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Sadhana Sargam and many others.
Summary: New Delhi (India), Jan 20 (ANI): BJP legislator Sadhana Singh from Mughalsarai town in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district, who is under Opposition fire for her offensive remarks targeting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, has a total of seven criminal cases, including rioting pending in court against her.
The CBI case, which was registered after receiving a complaint from Bank of Baroda, names Kanpur-based Rotomac Global Pvt Limited, its director Vikram Kothari, his wife Sadhana Kothari, and son Rahul Kothari and unknwon bank officials.
ATREND kickstarted by yesteryear actress Sadhana in our country and British stunner Audrey Hepburn in the West, hair fringes continue to be a fad decades later.
Summary: Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Sadhana Singh on Sunday expressed regrets for calling BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati a "eunuch." Singh said that she did not intend to insult anyone.
Dev Anand's favourite heroines Sadhana and Nanda could not appear due to their bad health.
Summary: New Delhi (India) Jan 20 (ANI): The National Commission for Women said a notice will be sent to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Sadhana Singh for referring to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati as a "eunuch".