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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Asha Negi opens up about challenging role in Criminal Justice 4, breaking her ‘girl-next-door' image with it
The gripping legal crime drama Criminal Justice has returned with its fourth season, once again featuring Pankaj Tripathi in his acclaimed role as lawyer Madhav Mishra. This time, the story revolves around a complex murder case within a troubled family, presenting three conflicting versions of the truth. Joining the cast are Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla and Asha Negi, each playing pivotal roles in this intense and emotionally layered narrative. (Also Read: Asha Negi says she still gets 'so many gaalis from fans' for breakup with Rithvik Dhanjani) In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Asha Negi spoke about being a part of the hit franchise. She plays Roshni Saluja, Zeeshan's girlfriend, who is murdered. Asha opened up about her limited screen time in the series and why she chose to take on the role despite that. Asha revealed that it was the story and the nature of her character that drew her in, 'because for the longest time people have seen me play the girl next door and those kind of roles. And I really want to experiment and do something different. When this show came to me, we all know it's a great show, the character, even though the screen time is less, it has so much to do. It has a lot of layers, and it was very challenging to play this.' A post shared by Asha Negi (@ashanegi) She described the most demanding aspects of bringing Roshni to life and said, 'Most of the days were quite challenging because when you're working opposite actors like Zeeshan Ayub. I had so many scenes with him and he's such a fantastic actor. So when you have scenes with somebody like him, you have to buckle up and bring your A-game, right? You can't just do anything and get away with it. So most of the days were quite challenging and most of the scenes that I did were challenging, which is amazing because it also helps you push as an actor and helps you learn and grow so much.' Asha admitted she had initial doubts about accepting the role, 'I was sceptical that my character dies eventually, toh kya hi hoga iska (what will happen to her) but then I was told to read the screenplay and character brief and I was like maybe yeah, screen-time is less but there are times when the character is very impactful. So it's one of the most beautifully written characters. It was also so challenging, I felt like I didn't know if I'd be able to do this or not, it seems difficult to me. But whatever I had, I gave it my all.' She also shared that nervousness is a part of every project she does and added, 'I am always nervous before starting a project. I get sleepless nights when I am about to start a new project. So, even this time, I was nervous. But it was so fun, you also see your growth and how much you learnt.' Criminal Justice 4: A Family Matter premiered on JioHotstar on May 29. However, only three episodes have been released so far, leaving many fans disappointed. Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, new episodes of the show will drop every Thursday.
Al Jazeera
16 hours ago
- Business
- Al Jazeera
Photos: People in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika's endless flooding
Asha, a mother-of-four, found herself once again donning rubber boots inside her living room – the recurring cost of residing near Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, where climate change and relentless flooding have become a part of daily life. The graceful architecture of Gatumba – a town bordering the capital, Bujumbura – serves as a testament to its past prosperity. Yet for many, that memory feels remote. Increasingly, residents resort to pitching tents atop their roofs, as children drift between homes on makeshift rafts fashioned from plastic bottles. 'We've been underwater for years,' said Asha, aged 32. Lake Tanganyika is known for its cyclical fluctuations in water level, but these have been worsened by global warming, according to Bernard Sindayihebura, an urban planning and environment specialist at the University of Burundi. He explained that surface temperatures on Africa's second-largest lake have climbed steadily, leading to heavier rainfall and pushing the lake above its historical average since 2018. With the lake swollen, the Ruzizi River is unable to drain into it, resulting in persistent floods that inundate surrounding areas like Gatumba on the northern shore. The situation escalated in 2023, when Asha and her family were forced to flee a particularly severe flood. With water rising as high as her waist, she had to seek shelter in temporary accommodation nearby. The following year, and again this year, they were displaced repeatedly, as floodwaters engulfed entire neighbourhoods. Burundi ranks among the world's poorest nations, standing 187th out of 193 on the United Nations Human Development Index. The UN also lists it as one of the 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change. In 2024, pounding rains, magnified by the El Nino phenomenon, displaced nearly 100,000 people and claimed numerous lives, although no official figures have been released. Ariella, a mother of seven now residing in the Gateri camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in northern Burundi, spoke of losing everything in the 2020 Gatumba floods. Her house collapsed, and one of her babies was almost swept away by the floodwaters. The family moved between two different camps, only to be hit by floods again. 'We often wonder what our future will look like,' said Ariella. In Gatumba, community leader Jean-Marie Niyonkuru, 42, said residents are doing their best to cope, but conditions remain dire. 'Children suffer from diarrhoea because the water has mixed with toilet water, flooding the streets,' he said. 'There is a lot of cholera.' Save the Children is now appealing for assistance, but critical funding has dried up. Under President Donald Trump, 83 percent of United States humanitarian projects have been suspended, with climate-related programmes among those most at risk. The US previously provided 40 percent of global aid, and no other country has bridged the gap.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Beware of common & silent non-alcoholic liver disease
Bhopal: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can be a silent disease that shows few or no symptoms but can escalate to serious liver damage. It is a common ailment as well, one that you should be beware of. A state-wide initiative for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease screening began from June 1, including in Bhopal, targeting citizens aged above 30 years. According to a press release, this initiative focuses on awareness, early detection, treatment and prevention of liver-related ailments. The govt of Madhya Pradesh has established a partnership with the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi through an MoU. Earlier on May 21, the governor and the chief minister officially inaugurated this campaign on May 21. The programme involves initial screening by Asha workers for suspected NAFLD cases. They will collect data on BMI exceeding 23, waist circumference surpassing 80 cm in women and 90 cm in men, and diabetes history. Suspected cases will be reported to community health officers and workers. Participants will receive guidance on consuming home-available nutritious food and avoiding alcohol and tobacco, with regular follow-ups. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Medical professionals will conduct platelet count, SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT) tests based on FIB-4 score calculations, followed by FIBROSCAN when medically indicated. Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Bhopal, Dr Prabhakar Tiwari, emphasised that regular check-ups for non-communicable diseases can reduce illness severity. The non-communicable disease control programme and viral hepatitis control programme offer free services for liver-related issues. Previously, the Nirogi Kaya Abhiyan campaign screened for various non-communicable diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, reaching over 50,000 people. Field health workers received training about liver function, related issues, symptom identification, dietary advice, exercise recommendations, lifestyle guidance and BMI calculations. The liver performs crucial functions continuously, including blood purification, toxin removal, nutrient storage, energy regulation, blood clotting maintenance, and production of bile, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Common liver conditions include fatty liver, fibrosis, hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Exclusive: I spoke to Apple about its cycle tracking features and how it has the potential to change lives
I've been writing about fitness tech long enough to remember when menstrual tracking was first added to a device. It was the Fitbit Versa back in 2018. At the time, it seemed groundbreaking. Seven years later, the gender gap in female healthcare still exists all over the world, but thankfully, cycle tracking is no longer seen as an add-on. Smartwatch developers have realized that for the 1.8 to 2 million users who menstruate each month, cycle length and regularity are key indicators of their overall health. But where does Apple, the creator of one of the most popular smartwatches on the planet, come into things? Apple added a skin temperature sensor to its Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, giving users more accurate ovulation data. More recently, Apple added a new pregnancy feature, allowing wearers to get useful insights until they're 12 weeks postpartum. Plus, as a company, Apple prides itself on keeping its users' data private — something more important than ever in a post-Roe era. To find out more, I sat down with Apple and spoke to the medical professionals behind the cycle tracking feature, as well as those working with patients on the frontline, to hear how the data collected has the potential to change lives. We've rated the Apple Watch 10 as the best Apple Watch for most people, with all of Apple's health tracking features, a skin temperature sensor, and the option to choose from two different bezel sizes. Your menstrual cycle can be a key indicator of your overall health. Cycles that are unusually long (more than 40 days) or irregular, for example, have been linked to infertility, coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Far more than just knowing when to expect your period, keeping track of your cycle can help users notice any changes and get help faster. Both heart and wrist temperature can help with ovulation predictions. First temperature, because you do change post-ovulation. We rely on heart rate data a little less, but you can also see some deviation and get more accurate data Once you've set up cycle tracking on your Apple Watch, you can review your cycle history at the click of a button, and export it or send it to your doctor should you need. Dr Asha Chesnutt, who works on Apple's clinical team, explains how the cycle tracking is at the heart of the health app. Heart health data, for example, improves the device's cycle predictions, although you'll need to turn this on if you'd like to use it. 'Both heart and wrist temperature can help with ovulation predictions. First temperature, because you do change post-ovulation, and you can usually see that. We rely on heart rate data a little less, but you can also see some deviation and get more accurate data,' says Dr Asha. Doctors like Dr Asha work with Apple's development team, helping to give users information about their health in an understandable format. 'You wouldn't believe how much time went into deciding on those colors,' Dr Asha says, talking about the different colors reflecting your period predictions and ovulation estimate on the Health app. 'I've taken care of patients for long enough to make it a thing I always ask — 'how is my patient going to use this? What's helpful to them? What's not helpful to them?' We're always thinking about that.' Understanding what's normal for you and your body can help you spot patterns. If your Apple Watch notices a pattern of irregular cycles, infrequent periods, prolonged periods, or persistent spotting, you might receive an alert or notification about a possible cycle deviation. Cycle deviations might be down to stress or lifestyle changes, as well as medical conditions such as PCOS, thyroid disorders or conditions such as endometriosis. Cycle deviations might be down to stress or lifestyle changes, as well as medical conditions such as PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), thyroid disorders or conditions such as endometriosis. U.K.-based Dr Raj Arora explains how this data is helping women get life-changing diagnoses faster: 'I always say to patients, don't wait for it to happen. Actively get involved. Track your cycles. When we're talking about something like endometriosis, which has a 10-year wait time for a diagnosis normally, we're now seeing patients coming to us saying I've tracked all my symptoms on my Apple Watch, I have regular periods but they're really heavy, I'm in a lot of pain and I'm missing work, my mind is already going straight into should we scan or do bloods for this. "Without that data, as doctors we'd be sending patients away for two months, and asking them to bring back a diary of symptoms. It's just expediting things. It's helping patients advocate for themselves. ' I'd be remiss to talk about Apple's cycle tracking without mentioning its long-term research study into menstrual health and its relationship to other health conditions. Recent data from this study looked at the current trend of cycle syncing — the idea of syncing your exercise routine to your menstrual cycle. The study looked at more than 22 million workouts across more than 110K participants and found that daily exercise minutes were similar, no matter the cycle phase. Participants who reported regular menstrual cycles did more exercise minutes per day overall, compared to participants with irregular cycles. Participants with regular cycles typically had 20.6 minutes of exercise per day. Participants with irregular cycles typically had 18.6 minutes per day. This study is the first long-term research study of this scale into menstrual cycles. The study aims to advance the understanding of the relationship between the menstrual cycle and gynecologic health conditions like infertility, menopause, and PCOS, to inform the development of new products, as well as early screening for conditions. I'll admit, spending time with Apple looking behind the scenes at the development of these health features was an eye-opener. Far from being a device you wear to track your steps or answer a phone call, the watch on your wrist has the power to give you a deeper insight into your overall health. But where does Apple hope to be in the future? Dr Asha answers, 'What I hope it changes is the narrative from being just a bystander when it comes to your health. Up until now, you have waited until you have symptoms before you see a doctor. We want you to be totally driving your narrative, and driving the fact that you want to check your vitals and stay healthy for longer. I want people to think about what they can do today to keep their body healthy and more active for longer.' The overriding message I was left with after a morning with Apple was that the health features on its devices aren't just ticking a box. They are cleverly constructed algorithms, designed by doctors, for patients. The most powerful message, however, is that the data sitting in the Health app on your iPhone can help you stay healthy for longer, get a diagnosis faster, and allow you to advocate for yourself in an appointment with your healthcare provider.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asha Negi calls her role in 'Criminal Justice 4' emotionally fulfilling despite limited screen time
Picture Credit: Facebook Television actress Asha Negi opened up about her initial hesitation in taking up the project, ' Criminal Justice 4 .' In a candid conversation, the actress admitted she was unsure at first, but a deeper understanding of the script and her character eventually won her over. Negi revealed that she initially had reservations about taking up 'Criminal Justice 4' due to the limited screen time her role offered. The 'Pavitra Rishta' actress admitted that she was unsure if the character would make a lasting impact or simply fade into the background. Asha mentioned that her doubts were soon dispelled once she delved into the script and received a detailed character briefing. She realized that, despite the limited screen time, the part was layered and rich in performance potential. The 'Baarish' actress told IANS, "Yes, I was a bit skeptical at first because of the limited screen time. I wondered if the character would fade away-what then? But once I read the screenplay and received the character briefing, I realized that although the screen time was less, the role itself had a lot to offer. It was a performance-oriented character. I understood that it's not always about screen time-if the character is strong, that's enough for me. So, I went ahead with it." When asked about how emotionally draining it was to work on an intense show like 'Criminal Justice 4', Asha admitted that it did take a toll on her. She shared that being part of such a gritty, layered narrative required her to stay mentally invested in the character's emotional journey, even off camera. "It was definitely emotionally and physically draining, but I had a lot of fun. Even today, when I think about the process and the entire journey, my eyes light up because I truly enjoyed it. Working with talented directors and actors now gives me a lot of creative satisfaction. So yes, Criminal Justice was a fulfilling experience." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo The gripping legal drama returned with 'Criminal Justice: Season 4,' featuring Pankaj Tripathi once again stepping into the shoes of the sharp and insightful advocate, Madhav Mishra. This time, he's drawn into a tangled murder case involving a deeply fractured family, adding fresh layers to an already intense narrative. Directed by Rohan Sippy, the new season also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Asha Negi, Purab Kohli, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Deshna Dugad. Surveen Chawla, Mita Vashisht, Khushboo Atre, and Barkha Singh also play crucial roles.
