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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Thug Life's Arjun Chidambaram marries longtime GF Jeyashri Chandrasekaran, see FIRST pic from Chennai ceremony
Tamil actor Arjun Chidambaram was noted for his stint in the movie Thug Life, where he played the role of Kahlua, the right-hand man of Sakthi, essayed by Kamal Haasan. He has also been a part of several films, including Ponniyin Selvan-I and Ajith Kumar's Nerkonda Paarvai, where he has grabbed attention with his performances. Arjun Chidambaram marries girlfriend Jeyashri Chandrasekaran The actor had been engaged to his lady love, Jeyashri Chandrasekaran, for a long time now. In his recent Instagram post, Arjun shared a love-filled picture with Jeyashri from their intimate wedding ceremony held in Chennai. Sharing the post, the actor wrote, 'Married my bessst friennnd.' In the picture, which seemed to have been taken at their reception, Arjun looked dashing in a black suit. On the other hand, Jeyashri opted for a simple sequinned saree, paired with open hair, minimal makeup, and select jewelry pieces. Arjun and Jeyashri's traditional wedding ceremony Speaking about their traditional wedding ceremony, Arjun and Jeyashri dressed in ethnic attire, transforming into the bride and groom. The actor wore a white kurta with veshti and angavastram. On the other hand, his wife, Jeyashri, looked stunning in a purple and pink-toned kanjeevaram saree, which she accessorized with a kamarbandh and other traditional jewelry, including mathapatti, kadas, jhumkas, and more. Arjun Chidambaram's acting career so far Besides being a film actor, Arjun has also worked in theaters and written several plays. His debut came with the 2015 released film Moone Moonu Varthai. While this was an average hit, the actor then made his breakthrough with Ajith Kumar 's Nerkonda Paarvai. In 2022, Arjun made a powerful appearance in Ponniyin Selvan-I as Varagunan. His last screen appearance was in Kamal Haasan's Thug Life.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Snoring isn't always harmless: sleep apnoea is the epidemic we're not talking about
It usually starts with a joke: 'you snore like a tractor' or even, 'your snores shook the walls.' But snoring can go beyond jokes and a bit of fun. Interestingly, a 2024 Tamil film DeAr centred around a newly-married couple, Deepika and Arjun, where oddly, the wife's snoring becomes a point of contention, used both in comedic and emotional strains. The film sensitively portrayed how something as common as snoring can affect not just sleep, but relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning. It also underlined a deeper truth, which is that snoring is not merely a social nuisance, it could be a clinical red flag. Often dismissed as being caused by exhaustion or stress, snoring could actually signal a more serious, widely underdiagnosed condition, medically termed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). Across India, particularly in urban and semi-urban populations, we are witnessing a steep rise in OSA diagnoses, especially among younger, working adults. A growing body of research suggests that up to 20% of Indian adults are affected, with many unaware that they even have it. Sedentary lifestyles, increasing hours of screen time, disrupted circadian rhythms, weight gain, and poor sleep hygiene are all contributing to this silent epidemic. What exactly is OSA? OSA is a condition in which the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing breathing to stop for several seconds. These pauses, sometimes a few hundred per night, cause drops in oxygen levels, frequent arousals, and poor-quality sleep. The result? The body wakes up feeling as though it never rested. Classic symptoms include loud snoring, choking during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, memory lapses, mood swings, and unexplained fatigue. Over time, OSA raises the risk of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and even stroke and cognitive decline. However, it's important to note that snoring is not always OSA, but nearly all OSA patients' snore. That makes habitual snoring, especially with other red flags—a clinical concern, not a joke! So why are we missing it? In my practice, many patients arrive only after years of misdiagnosis or neglect. One 34-year-old executive came in with fatigue and poor focus, previously told by physicians that it was burnout. A sleep study revealed moderate OSA. After undergoing coblation-assisted tongue-base and palatal surgery, his symptoms reversed almost entirely within six weeks. This isn't a rare case, and it's representative of a larger trend. Unfortunately, many people still associate OSA with older or overweight individuals. But today, we are seeing younger patients in their 20s and 30s, many with lean body types, develop sleep disordered breathing due to airway anatomy, postural habits, and nasal obstruction. T The role of surgical precision While Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy remains the first line of treatment, not all patients tolerate it well. For select cases, especially those with anatomical causes of obstruction, surgical interventions offer long-term relief. I have recommended minimally-invasive surgical options that use advanced coblation technology to gently reshape and open the airway. Recent medical studies have shown that this approach, especially when combined with soft palate procedures, can significantly reduce snoring, improve sleep quality, and restore energy during the day. These outcomes aren't just clinical—they're transformational. Patients regain their energy, confidence, and quality of life. Where do we go from here? It is time we reframe snoring and poor sleep as early warnings. So, if you, or someone in your family, snores loudly, wakes up choking, or feels excessively tired despite a full night's sleep, don't wait. A simple sleep study could change the trajectory of your health. Bear in mind that sleep is not a luxury, it is the foundation for physical and mental well-being. Let's treat it that way. (Dr. Karthik Madesh Ratnavelu is a senior ENT and head & neck surgeon at SIMS Hospitals, Chennai. karthikmadesh@
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhay Deol urges Zoya Akhtar to write part 2 as 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' turns 14
Actor has urged filmmaker to write part 2 as the road comedy "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" completed 14 years of release on Tuesday. Marking the special milestone, Zoya shared a black and white picture of the beloved trio - Arjun (Played by Hrithik Roshan), (Played by Abhay Deol), and Imran (Played by ) on the road, along with the caption, "14 Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I Still Miss The Road". Revealing that he misses the road too, Abhay commented "If you did then you'd write part 2! I miss the road too @zoieakhtar" Katrina Kaif, who played Laila also wrote, "The best". Not just Abhay, but the movie buffs have also been waiting for the sequel for a long time now. While rumours circulate from time to time that "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" sequel might be in the works, there has not been an official confirmation till now. Last year as well, Abhay asked Zoya about "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" part 2. As the movie turned 13, the 'Dev D' actor took to his Instagram and dropped a couple of behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot. Abhay was seen having a blast on the set with his co-stars, Hrithik and Farhan. "@zoieakhtar yes it's been 13 Years. How much more time will you and my (your) bro take to write part 2? #znmd #ontheroad @hrithikroshan @faroutakhtar @katrinakaif @kalkikanmani @ariadna_cabrol @ritesh_sid," he captioned the post. Abhay Deol spills the beans about a possible 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' sequel The movie shares the story of three childhood friends, Arjun, Kabir, and Imran, who reunite for a three-week road trip to celebrate Kabir's bachelorette. During their stay in Spain, they meet a free-spirited scuba instructor Laila, who helps Arjun overcome his fear of water and compulsion to work. Laila ends up falling for Arjun in the end. As Kabir's fiancee decides to surprise the boys on the trip, she gets into several fights with Kabir due to significant misunderstandings. On the other hand, Imran has come on this trip with a hidden agenda - to meet his biological father.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arjun Erigaisi slams British Airways over flight downgrade, delayed baggage – ‘You've lost a customer'
Arjun Erigaisi from India during the first game of Norway Chess in Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway. (AP/PTI) India chess player Arjun Erigaisi, in a number of posts on X, has slammed British Airways for delaying his luggage for 48 hours. Arjun was on his way to Las Vegas for the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour in the USA, which will start later this week. "Terrible experience flying with you. Got involuntarily downgraded at the last moment with no explanation," Arjun wrote on X, tagging British Airways. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "After speaking with your rude staff, I was told that I'm eligible for reimbursement. No explanation on why I was downgraded. "Oh, and getting my bags a day later is the cherry on top! Unfortunately, I've to fly back to India with you this time, but you've lost a customer.' The luggage of the Indian Grandmaster has now been delayed for 48 hours. A day later, Arjun lashed out at the airline again and wrote on X: "Worst experience flying with British Airways. Involuntary downgrade, rude employees, no communication, bags delayed for over 48 hours. "This is frustrating. Messages, emails, forms—everything done and submitted. It's been over two days and still no word. "I don't know how an airline can afford to treat its customer this way. The even worse part is I've to fly back with you,' wrote Arjun. Besides Arjun, Vidit Gujrathi and R Praggnanandhaa are the other Indians who will be in action at the Las Vegas Freestyle event, along with Magnus Carlsen , Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Arjun Erigaisi lashes out at British Airways: ‘Rude employees… bags delayed for over 48 hours'
Indian chess star Arjun Erigaisi has lashed out at British Airways in an angry set of tweets after he was reportedly downgraded without an excuse before they delayed his bags by 48 hours. Arjun will soon be in action at the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in USA, which starts this week. Arjun is not the only one who experienced airline turbulence on their way to the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour. Vidit Gujrathi and his wife Nidhi had to book another flight out of Mumbai after spending nearly three hours on a KLM flight before being told that the airplane could not take off because of a deflated tyre. Vidit had to return home and then took a different flight out of India. 'Terrible experience flying with you,' Arjun posted in a tweet tagging British Airways. 'Got involuntarily downgraded at the last moment with no explanation. After speaking with your rude staff I was told that I'm eligible for reimbursement. No explanation on why I was downgraded. Oh and getting my bags a day later is the cherry on top! Unfortunately I've to fly back to India with you this time but you've lost a customer.' A day later, on Monday morning, Arjun posted another tweet making the same complaints. 'Worst experience flying with the British Airways. Involuntarily downgrade, rude employees, no communication, bags delayed for over 48 hours. This is frustrating. Messages, emails, forms everything done & submitted. It's been over 2 days and still no word. I don't know how an airline can afford to treat its customer in this way. Even worse part is I've to fly back with you,' wrote Arjun. The Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour will be played in a 16-player format with a double elimination structure. This means that after an initial group stage with rapid time control (10 minutes plus 10 seconds per move), the players enter a championship or placement bracket depending on their results. All knockout rounds will be played with a 30+30 classical time control, counting toward the official Freestyle rating. Besides Vidit and Arjun, Praggnanandhaa will also be in the Las Vegas Freestyle event, where players like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana will take centre stage.
