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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Daya Shankar Pandey reveals how he bagged the role of Inspector Chalu Pandey; says 'TMKOC mere jeevan ka ek bahut hi zaruri ang hai'
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah , one of the most beloved and longest-running sitcoms on Indian television, has been entertaining viewers of all ages for 17 years. Over time, each character from the show has gained a loyal fanbase, and one such fan-favourite is seasoned actor Daya Shankar Pandey . He became widely recognized for his portrayal of Inspector Chalu Pandey , a role that turned out to be a turning point in his career and won him immense love from the audience. In an exclusive conversation with Times of India TV, Daya Shankar shared how he landed the iconic role. He also opened up about his deep connection with the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi , revealing behind-the-scenes details and personal memories that many fans were unaware of. Recalling the time when he was first offered the show, Daya Shankar Pandey shared, "Before I started playing Inspector Chalu Pandey in TMKOC, I was already connected to the show, but not in a big way. I wasn't really part of the creative team. I was just helping as a friend. Since Asit and I have known each other for a long time, I would share ideas with him. Sometimes he used them, sometimes he didn't. At the same time, I was working on the show Shanidev in Baroda. Whenever I got free time, I would give some inputs for TMKOC. It was all going smoothly and in good spirit. Then one day, Asit told me about a new character, Inspector Chalu Pandey, and he offered me the role. I wasn't sure at first. I was focused on Shanidev and didn't feel like switching. But Asit told me, 'An actor should not stick to just one kind of role. This will be something fresh for you.' So I finally agreed." The Gangajal actor recalled the first day of his shooting, "I still remember our first shoot at Filmistan Studio. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo We had so much fun filming the scenes, haste khelte pura episode nikal diya humne. When the episode was edited and shown to us, everyone liked it, including Asit. When the episode aired, we got great feedback. That's when Asit told me that my character would now be a permanent part of the show. Since that day, it's been almost 11–12 years, and I'm still happily playing Inspector Chalu Pandey. I enjoy it a lot." For the uninitiated, Inspector Chalu Pandey made his first appearance in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah back in 2010, during a storyline where characters like Jethalal, Sodhi, Iyer, and Nattu Kaka were mistakenly arrested for a car theft case. TMKOC Controversy: What Asit Kumarr Modi Thinks About Palak Sindhwani Will Surprise You
Business Upturn
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
J.Qork – India's First Campus-Born Sustainable Lifestyle Brand
HYDERABAD, India , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Students of Woxsen University launched a premium lifestyle brand with sustainability at its heart. What sets it apart? It's India's first campus-born brand and a brainchild of students who dared to dream big and design responsibly. was born out of the Capstone Launchpad Project, an innovative alternative to traditional summer internships held during May- June 2023 . Haritha, a Product Design (2020-2024) student at Woxsen, shares 'Being involved in the capstone project as an industrial designer was thrilling, showcasing my unwavering commitment to innovative problem-solving. It transformed challenges into a cohesive brand, blending creativity and strategy seamlessly.' Instead of just working for a brand, students built one from the ground up. From ideation, product design, branding, and finally market launch, it was entirely driven by students, guided by their faculty mentors. 'Capstone presents an incredible learning opportunity as an Industrial design student, only guided by excellent mentors. It puts into perspective what it takes to build the foundation of a brand from the ground up, considering every last detail,' said Asit. Whereas Jinoodhaya emphasized, 'Playing a part in the creation of the brand added a lot of valuable experience. The guided mentoring through the capstone project has sharpened my design skills, and the fire of entrepreneurship has been lit.' Both are Product Design (2020-2024) students at Woxsen. This product is about making better choices, for animals and for the planet. Using cork that is ethically sourced from Portugal and handcrafted with care in India , the brand offers a luxurious, cruelty-free, and vegan alternative to leather and synthetic products. Dev reflected, 'The capstone project served as my initial exploration into the fusion of business and design, providing insights into market dynamics and real-world industry exposure.' While Soham added, 'Participating in the capstone project as an industrial designer has been exhilarating. It has been a testament to my growth and inclination towards novel solutions.' So, What Is It's ethical luxury, thoughtfully designed. The brand's signature offerings include: ARBOR : A sleek and durable men's wallet crafted from cork, combining timeless style with water resistance and eco-conscious elegance. : A sleek and durable men's wallet crafted from cork, combining timeless style with water resistance and eco-conscious elegance. SAIBA : A vibrant women's wallet a lightweight, stylish, and perfect for everyday use. : A vibrant women's wallet a lightweight, stylish, and perfect for everyday use. SAANJH: A statement evening bag that blends charm and sustainability — made for modern, mindful fashion. The hero of the story is cork, a natural, biodegradable, and renewable material that looks like leather but comes from the bark of cork oak trees, harvested without cutting them down. As a result, the products are soft to touch, water-resistant, and environmentally kind. Each item carries the PeTA International Certification, underlining promise of being 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Mr Mrudul, faculty mentor at Woxsen shared his views 'The project was a unique opportunity for students to experience end-to-end product development — right from naming the brand to launching the product.' Building on the momentum of its successful launch, is all set to debut in the US market later this year, taking the message of sustainable, student-led innovation to a global audience. The brand is already generating buzz it is currently on display for pre-orders at the second season of Design Vanguard, Woxsen's vision of grooming students to be problem solvers through innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially responsive design. About Woxsen University, Hyderabad : Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad , is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India . Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia's largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B -Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific , Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India's Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B .Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B .Arch Private Institutes. Photo – Logo –
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Ather Energy IPO receives lukewarm response on Day 1
The initial public offering (IPO) of electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Ltd (AEL) saw a lukewarm response on the first day of bidding, with the issue being subscribed to just 16%. A few brokerages advised investors to avoid the offering, citing concerns over the company's steep losses and expensive valuations. The initial share sale received bids for 86,09,406 shares against 5,33,63,160 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The grey market premium (GMP) for the issue has dropped to Rs 1, signalling a potential soft listing on the exchanges. 'Ather Energy's offer is valued at 5.7x (based on annualised FY25 sales). At these valuations (on P/S basis), the pure-play electric OEM is quoting higher compared to some of the traditional 2w OEMs, which now have EV businesses housed within the larger entities,' said Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates. It added, 'Increasing EV focus by legacy players such as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors is heating the competition. This creates uncertainty around the timeline of attaining profitability, even at the EBITDA level. Accordingly, we have a 'Avoid' rating on the IPO of Ather Energy as a wait-and-watch strategy might be more appropriate.' Analysts at Bajaj Broking said that despite its growth initiatives, the company has been consistently posting losses and carries significant accumulated losses. 'Its financial performance has resulted in a negative Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio, and its borrowings stood at over Rs 1121 crore as of December 31, 2024, which is a point of concern. However, the company benefits from strong parentage, which remains its key strength,' they noted. Bajaj Broking said that Ather appears to be a long-term investment story, and therefore, only well-informed investors with surplus funds and a long-term perspective may consider investing moderately. AEL's revenue grew at a CAGR of 107.1% between FY22 and FY24, reaching Rs 1,753.8 crore. However, the company losses also surged significantly to Rs 1,059.7cr in FY24. While giving a 'subscribe with a long-term outlook' rating, brokerage firm Geogit Investment said that at the upper price band of Rs 321, Ather's EV/Sales ratio of 7.1x (FY24) appears expensive. 'However, as a pioneer in the E2W segment, the company is in a strong growth phase with robust R&D and new technological platforms. Despite current profitability challenges and valuation concerns, we recommend a "Subscribe" rating for high-risk investors with a long-term outlook,' it said. Founded in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, Ather is a pure-play electric two-wheeler (e-2w) company that designs and sells premium e-2ws. The Rs 2,981-crore public issue, with a price band of Rs 304-321 apiece, is available for public subscription from April 28-30. Ather on Friday said it has mobilised Rs 1,340 crore from anchor investors. At the upper end of the price band, the company's overall valuation is pegged at Rs 11,956 crore. This is the first mainboard public issue of the current financial year 2025-26 and the second electric two-wheeler company to go public after Ola Electric.
