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The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
FSSAI seizes 273 kg of expired dates from Flipkart warehouse near Coimbatore
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officials seized 273.6 kg of expired dates from a warehouse of e-commerce major Flipkart India Private Limited in Coimbatore district. The stock of expired dates was found in the warehouse at Okkilipalayam on Palladam Road near Othakalmandapam on July 17. The Food safety officers destroyed the expired dates and served a notice to the company, seeking an explanation. T. Anuradha, Designated Officer for FSSAI in Coimbatore, said a total of 37 warehouses of e-commerce companies in Coimbatore district were searched in a three-day drive, based on instructions from the Health Secretary and the Commissioner of Food Safety, Tamil Nadu. As the warehouse of Flipkart at Okkilipalayam was inspected, the FSSAI team found two batches of expired black dates of the brand 'Manna', totally weighing 273.6 kg. While packages of one batch expired on May 19, 2025, the expiry date of others ended on May 30, 2025. 'Though expired, those packages were kept on storage racks along with other products meant for sale. Expired products should be kept separately and marked as 'not for sale',' said Dr. Anuradha. Though the company stated that it would return the dates to the manufacturer, the FSSAI did not permit it and destroyed the product.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Old City Bonalu wraps up on a high note with grand spectacle
Hyderabad: A month-long period of traditional AshadaMasam celebrations and worship of Goddess Mahankali culminated in the Old City on Monday, as the annual Bonalu festival concluded with a colourful procession. Amidst lively 'teen maar' band music and energetic dances by folk artists, the procession was followed by the immersion of ghatams on the banks of River Musi at Nayapul. The state festival concluded with the famous 'Rangam' predictions and a grand procession, the 'Sri Mahankali Jatara'. The annual procession was led by the Ummidi Devalayala Uregimpu Committee and the Sri Akkanna Madanna Temple Committee, with the Ghatam deity carried atop a decorated elephant named Lakshmi, brought from Karnataka. This marked their 77th annual procession. Thousands of devotees lined the procession route, eager to witness the glittering and colourful convoy of ghatams and the captivating performances by folk artists, which served as a central attraction. People welcomed the procession from numerous stages erected along the route, offering flowers as it passed. The mesmerising dances by potharajus and other folk artists enthralled the devotees. Spectators sat on both sides of the roads, witnessing the vibrant procession as it started from Hari Bowli, passed through Maisamma Mahankali temple in Bela, Nehru Statue, Lal Darwaza cross roads, Shalibanda, then through Charminar, Pathergatti, and Madina, before peacefully culminating at the Matha temple at Delhi Darwaza near the Musi river in Nayapul. The day's celebrations began with pooja in the early hours, with several hundreds of devotees participating in rituals at various temples across the city. Around 11 AM, the PothurajuSwagatham ceremony was organised. Pothuraju was seen moving around the areas surrounding the temple, bestowing blessings, believed to safeguard devotees from evil spirits. Rangam by Anuradha Expressing happiness with the poojas performed by the devotees, oracle Anuradha delivered her predictions. Standing on a specially prepared mud pot and invoking the presiding deity during the 'Rangam' at Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Mandiram, Anuradha, in a trance, conveyed her contentment with the poojas performed during the Bonalu festival. 'It is my responsibility to take care of you all who have performed poojas. I will save you all from all evils,' she declared. 'Just offer 'Saka of neem leaves' and consume jaggery and chickpeas for five weeks, and also offer gandham during SravanaMasam. Also have Ganda Deepam in your homes. I will ensure your safety by standing in front of your doors.' The Oracle urged parents to ensure their children do not succumb to bad habits. She observed that she was seeing the entire world, noting, 'People are consuming liquor, not seeing parents as parents and they will have to face fate. But I will save them if they offer Ganda Deepam in their homes for five weeks and she will ensure all their diseases go.' A total of 25 ghatams from major temples were included in the procession, among them Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple, MateshwariMutyalamma Temple Bela, Bangaru Maisamma Temple Haribowli, Mahakaleshwar Temple Mir Alam Mandi, Kota Maisamma Temple Alijah Kotla, Bangaru Maisamma Temple Magar Ki Bowli, and Nalla Pochamma Temple Murad Mahal. Declared as a state festival after the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Bonalu is now celebrated on a large scale with pomp and gaiety. The festival, which began on 26 June from Golconda Fort, concluded with the Bonalu in Old City on Monday. The city police implemented tight security arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the two-day grand festivities. CCTV cameras were installed at the temple and surrounding areas. Approximately 2,000 police personnel were deployed, including units from the RAF (Rapid Action Force), Traffic police, Law and Order police, bomb squads, SHE teams, and Crime teams.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Lata Mangeshkar try to sideline or push down new talent? Anuradha Paudwal dismisses these rumours: 'People who think that she was throwing her weight around...'
Lata Mangeshkar was called the nightingle of India and the legendary singer continues to remain in the hearts of people forever. She has left a huge void after she passed away, which cannot be filled. But when she was at the peak of her career, there were rumours and speculations about Mangeshkar and sister Asha Bhosle not allowing newer talent to come forward. In a candid conversation, Anurdha Paudhwal has dismissed these rumours and showered praise on both these sisters. Recounting the moment that marked her entry into Bollywood, Anuradha said it all began with a simple recording. She said during a chat with BBC Hindi, 'When Burman sahab was composing the music for Abhimaan (1973), he wanted a small shloka (stanza) for the introductory scene of Jaya Bachchan. He asked my husband (Arun Paudwal), who was his music arranger, to come up with something, and he did, but while sending the recording to him, he asked me to record it in my voice. The moment he heard my voice, he asked Arun about me and told him that he didn't need Lata ji for such a small part and that I should sing it, and that's how things started for me.' Landing a song initially meant for the iconic Lata Mangeshkar was no small feat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hear better, live easier Amplifon Book Now Undo Even though it was a brief piece, Anuradha considers it a privilege, a moment that set the tone for her long-standing career in playback singing. Addressing long-standing speculations about the Mangeshkar sisters — particularly the notion that they allegedly sidelined rising talent to extend their own reign — Anuradha was quick to dismiss such narratives. With unwavering respect, she stated, 'Lata ji is like my guru, and she will always remain so, and I learnt singing hearing her sing the Bhagavad Gita. The people who think that she was throwing her weight around or pushing people down should try and sing like her. How many people could do what she did with her voice? People have their peaks, and just because these two sisters had such a long career, you can't undermine them. Even at this age, Asha ji practises every day, and doubting the two of them is extremely foolish.' Lata Mangeshkar, throughout her legendary journey, never shied away from taking a stand — especially when it came to what she believed was fair treatment for singers. Her insistence on royalty rights sent ripples through the industry and, while controversial at the time, eventually became a landmark move toward recognizing the contributions of vocal artists.
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Did Lata Mangeshkar try to push down new singers? Anuradha Paudwal dismisses speculation, says ‘they should try to sing like her'
Iconic human beings often end up being polarising individuals, as their wide reach also pulls in people who might not agree with their practices or believe in their greatness. Lata Mangeshkar was definitely one of those singers who through her voice, moved an entire country, and through her actions, received praise, love and sometimes criticism. While there are some who think that Mangeshkar's unchallenged domination is the result of some larger scheme. There are some, like singer Anuradha Paudwal, who refuse the existence of any such actions or plans and continue to defend the icon even now. While talking to BBC Hindi, Anuradha reflected on her career as a playback singer, how an opportunity that presented itself out of nowhere when SD Burman listened to her voice on a tape recorder. She shared, 'When Burman sahab was composing the music for Abhimaan (1973), he wanted a small shloka (stanza) for the introductory scene of Jaya Bachchan. He asked my husband (Arun Paudwal), who was his music arranger, to come up with something, and he did, but while sending the recording to him, he asked me to record it in my voice. The moment he heard my voice, he asked Arun about me and told him that he didn't need Lata ji for such a small part and that I should sing it, and that's how things started for me.' ALSO READ: Britney Spears and Lata Mangeshkar share the same connection that Parineeta the film and Louis Armstrong do, and it has to do with cheating Getting to sing something that was originally planned for Mangeshkar is an honour in itself, no matter how small the part is, and Anuradha acknowledges this. When asked about people's speculations about Mangeshkar and Bhosle's careers and whether they deliberately pushed talent down in order to serve their longevity, Anuradha quickly shut down the allegations. She said, 'Lata ji is like my guru, and she will always remain so, and I learnt singing hearing her sing the Bhagavad Gita. The people who think that she was throwing her weight around or pushing people down should try and sing like her. How many people could do what she did with her voice? People have their peaks, and just because these two sisters had such a long career, you can't undermine them. Even at this age, Asha ji practises every day, and doubting the two of them is extremely foolish.' Throughout her illustrious career, Mangeshkar remained very vocal about what she felt was fair and unfair in the industry. Her demanding royalty payments as a singer were one of the most impactful things to happen in Bollywood music for a long time, and even though it divided the industry back then, her actions laid the groundwork for giving singers their due.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Indian Express
Earphones, wireless sets, and an elaborate plan – how two Chhattisgarh siblings were arrested for ‘cheating' in govt exam
For siblings Anu Suriya and Anuradha, it was the expensive-looking equipment that they were lugging that allegedly gave them away. The siblings were arrested Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district after their alleged plan to cheat in a government examination was busted by a local auto rickshaw driver. Anu Suriya, 26, and Anuradha, 23, from Jashpur district were arrested for attempting to cheat in a written exam for a deputy engineer's post in the Public Works Department (PWD). The written exams were held by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) at a government school in Sarkanda area in Bilaspur district Sunday morning. While Anu Suriya is an engineer by qualification and currently teaches at a private school, Anuradha has studied up to Class 12. The sisters had travelled to Bilaspur for the exam. The plan was that Anu Suriya would scan the question paper using her smart phone and send it to her sister, who sat outside in an auto rickshaw. The younger sister would then allegedly search for the answers on Google and give it to her over the phone. For this, the sisters were to allegedly use technology – including their own smartphones, a tablet, a pair of wireless mini earbuds and a wireless set – specially bought for the purpose. 'The younger sister was to search the answers on Google using a tablet computer and transmit the answers using a wireless set. Anu Suriya had an in-ear piece. They got this idea from the internet,' the official added. The equipment collectively cost Rs 60,000 and were bought online, one official said. However, the plan allegedly went south when the auto driver, who had refused their ride before, grew suspicious and alerted the National Students' Union of India, which promptly called the police. A video clip that went viral on social media showed a woman seated in a rickshaw with a wireless set and tablet. 'Our general secretary Vikas Singh Thakur and secretary Mayank Gautam got a tip off and reached the spot where they made a video while they were in the process of cheating. We have submitted the video to the police based on which they registered an FIR,' Niraj Pandey, state president of NSUI, told The Indian Express. The duo has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 318 (2) (cheating) and 112 (2) (petty organised crime). Nilesh Pandey, inspector in-charge of Sarkanda police station, said the siblings will be produced before a magistrate court, 'where we will seek their custody for further probe'.
