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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rekha Bhardwaj expresses that singing an item number wouldn't make her feel cheap: "A song can be sensuous and still be dignified..."
Rekha Bhardwaj , the melodious singer, gave insights about the aesthetic of a song and the magical resonance that the melody leaves behind for the soul. Recently, she sang the 'Thaal' song for the film 'His Story Of Itihaas' starring Subodh Bhave and Akanksha Pandey . Rekha Bhardwaj's 'Thaal' In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Rekha recalled the beautiful journey of the track. Calling it a nostalgic and culturally rich piece rooted in tradition, Bhardwaj stated that 'Thaal' is based on the tradition between a groom and a bride, where they put their hands in a clay pot filled with water and small objects to play a game. 'It's competitive but romantic – especially in arranged marriages,' she added. 'The melody has a monotony that's folk-like – it just flows. I really enjoyed singing it, especially because the lyrics are so intimate,' Rekha stated while expressing the core emotions of 'Thaal.' Vishal Bhardwaj encouraged her... Furthermore, the 61-year-old opened up about finding the mischievous side of the song. 'It took me very long to rediscover that mischievous, naughty side of me through song. I had lost all confidence when I was first asked to sing it. But Vishal [Bhardwaj] believed in me. He played back a recording of me singing it casually one night and said, 'Only you can sing this.' That gave me the push I needed,' she said. Realising her potential, Rekha said that it was difficult to get work before it, but that song changed her perspective. 'I can say this with pride – I am a really great singer when it comes to songs rooted in classical and folk traditions,' she said. "Anything that lacks aesthetics is mediocre" Subsequently, Rekha expressed how aesthetics define the artistic value of a piece. 'Anything that lacks aesthetics is mediocre. Art is about aesthetics – whether it's music, dance, or visual storytelling.' She revealed that if she can't feel the song, she can't sing it as well as the song needs to resonate with her. "A song can be sensuous and still be dignified" Whether Bhardwaj would sing a song simply depends on aesthetics, irrespective of any genre. For her, singing an item song wouldn't make her feel cheap, as it is a part of cultural expression. "It's not about the form- it's about how it's executed. A song can be sensuous and still be dignified. Just look at Lataji's Aa Jaane Jaan – those kind of songs had grace, not vulgarity," she stated. She ended her conversation by saying, "For me, any song is like a prayer, an offering through melody and emotion. " Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sukriti Bhardwaj drops new track
Sukriti Bhardwaj's new track, "Who Rules the World," serves as the title song for the series "The Royals," featuring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter. Bhardwaj, who wrote and performed the anthem, is receiving praise for her rap-style delivery, especially from female listeners. Sukriti Bhardwaj has released her latest track Who Rules the World , the title song of the series The Royals , starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter . Bhardwaj wrote and performed the song, which features bold lyrics and an energetic sound. 'The brief demanded a powerful, energetic anthem, and we packed it with just the right amount of electricity,' she said, noting her continued collaboration with composer Harsh Upadhyay. Her rap-style performance is receiving a strong response, particularly from female listeners. A trained vocalist in both Indian and Western classical music, Bhardwaj has previously contributed to the film Be Happy , where she wrote five songs and sang three, including Sultana , which continues to attract listeners. She is now working on her next single and is involved in several upcoming web and film projects as both singer and lyricist. During a recent visit to Kolkata for a recording session, Bhardwaj said she enjoyed the city's food and atmosphere and hopes to return for future collaborations and live performances. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
The Storytelling CIO and the Invisible Engine of AI
At the 7th edition of the ETCIO Annual Conclave, an exclusive leadership summit that brought together India's foremost technology decision-makers, a deceptively simple game of 'Simon Says' opened the afternoon session, offering an unexpected yet powerful cue about attention, perception, and the evolving role of the speaker, Ameen Haque, founder of Storywallahs, stood before a crowd of India's top technology executives. But this wasn't just icebreaking. 'Over a game of simple 'Simon Says',' Haque later explained, 'it was thought-provoking for CIOs, moving you to a place of alertness.' It was a miniature neuroscience experiment: Proof that the brain responds more to visual stimuli than verbal ones. This insight, Haque iterates, holds the key to modern tech leadership. 'We forget facts,' he said, 'but the human brain remembers stories.' That's the paradox CIOs are navigating now. It is to narrate ideas at the intersection of tech and business clearly and quickly to stakeholders who may not understand the language of IT. 'How does one tell a story in the business context,' Haque asked aloud, 'tell it fast and simplify for the non-IT folks?' CIOs Confront the Real Test of AI The question is timely. Across India's boardrooms, digital transformation is in full tilt. Generative AI has emerged not merely as a tool but as a turning point—what Rakesh Bhardwaj, Global CIO at Lupin, calls 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.' Bhardwaj says, 'The bold experiments everyone is doing are paying off. GenAI has come as a hope where we can pole vault. Now we are in the game of translating volatility to opportunity. AI-led autonomy to human centricity.' Yet while India's adoption of AI technologies has outpaced global averages, the real question is not just about uptake—but impact. 'Who's really extracting the value?' Bhardwaj's rhetorical question remains. Ashok Jade, Global CIO of Kirloskar Brothers, knows this challenge all too well. Working within the constraints of a legacy manufacturing enterprise, he sees AI as more than an efficiency engine. 'What if AI could open a new line of business?' he asked. Imagine a future where an AI agent helps a customer select an industrial pump online, surpassing today's three-tiered architecture. 'Moving ahead, can a pump be sold as a service?' he posed. 'Can a digital factory be taken to the customer, consequently?' That tension—between operational safety and technological speed—finds vivid expression in the mobility sector. Manikandan Thangarathnam of Uber India explains, 'Today, Uber operates in 70 countries, drivers uploading vehicle documents—how quickly can we look at allowing them to drive?' But in mobility, haste comes at a price. 'The margin of error is too low; We cannot let a customer drive unsafely,' he said. The key he believes is, 'Understand the scale, depth, and complexity before applying the tech for the problem.' But innovation at Uber hasn't slowed. 'This is the era of transformation in mobility,' Thangarathnam said. 'We can solve traffic in India by more people in lesser vehicles. Lower cost, higher predictability—that's what customers want in shared mobility. So even if it takes four years to solve the problem, it remains evergreen.' If the optimism sounds radical, so does the provocation. Hitesh Sachdev, Head of Innovation & Startups at ICICI Bank, half-jokingly asked, 'Will AI be the CEO of the company?' In some ways, that future doesn't feel entirely far-fetched. The workforce, meanwhile, is undergoing its own metamorphosis. In a rapid-fire round, executives offered one-word answers to a daunting question: How are you rethinking talent in the era of AI? 'Upskilling,' 'Business-first,' and, to applause, 'The person knowing AI will take your job, not AI itself.' Despite concerns of automation replacing roles—over 300,000 jobs and counting—there is also a 2.8% productivity uptick. That trade-off defines the moment. The Invisible Engine: Making AI Work Across Business Some of the biggest wins, however, come from redefining how organizations make decisions and execute at scale. Kenny Kesar, Global CIO at Wipro, explains, 'We asked: How do we move from scattered innovation to systemic?' The $11 billion company transitioned from viewing AI as an external pilot to an internal imperative. 'We moved from AI-as-a-thing to AI-in-everything,' he said. Wipro's AI-infused go-to-market tools now include deal intelligence systems and proposal copilots, built on a platform called AI Fabric. 'True transformation happens when AI is the invisible engine.' The metaphor sticks. 'AI is a convex lens in the hands of visionary leadership,' Kesar added, explaining how Wipro deployed 70 enterprise-wide AI use cases and instituted MLOps to scale further. The next frontier? Equipping 235,000 employees with AI skills. In a room full of CIOs, the storytelling wasn't just about technology. It was about re-imagining what leadership looks like in the age of algorithms. And, as Haque suggested, the most powerful shift isn't technical at all. 'Some of the best tech leaders,' he said simply, 'are good storytellers.' The rest, after all, is just data.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
AK-47 Facebook Cover Photo, College Dropout: Who Is The Alleged Spy Held In HP?
Last Updated: Abhishek Bhardwaj's Facebook cover, a video uploaded on October 24, 2024, shows an AK-47 with his name spelled out in bullets—one of the most striking details on his profile Abhishek Bhardwaj, the 18-year-old from Kangra arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, had a striking social media presence that raised eyebrows. His Facebook profile featured a video as the cover photo, uploaded on October 24, 2024, displaying an AK-47 rifle with his name spelled out in bullets. Bhardwaj had been under long-term surveillance and is accused of sharing sensitive information via phone. His arrest is part of a broader crackdown on espionage networks launched after Operation Sindoor (May 7–10). Recent arrests include CRPF jawan Moti Ram Jat from Rajasthan, contractual health worker Sahdevsinh Gohil from Gujarat's Kutch district, and Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has lakhs of subscribers and had visited Pakistan multiple times. Abhishek Bhardwaj was produced in court on Thursday under heavy security, with his face covered and a team of officers escorting him. According to reports, Bhardwaj has minimal activity on his social media profiles. He recently shared some photos on May 27, including images of the Baglamukhi temple. However, the most striking feature of Abhishek Bhardwaj's Facebook profile is his cover photo—a video uploaded on October 24, 2024—showing an AK-47 with his name spelled out in bullets. In addition, he has posted photos with Thar and Fortuner vehicles. One photo reportedly tags Shahzad Bhatti, a Pakistani don linked to grenade attacks in Jalandhar. However, it remains unconfirmed whether Bhardwaj actually tagged this individual. Based on secret information, District Dehra Police formed a special team under DSP Dadasiba's leadership. For several days, police kept the suspicious youth under surveillance and gathered intelligence continuously. On May 28, the police raided Abhishek's house and took him into custody at Dehra Police Station. During interrogation, he was identified as a resident of Sukhar, Kangra, and confirmed to be a college dropout. Himachal Pradesh DGP Headquarters said sensitive and objectionable material was found on Abhishek's mobile phone during the investigation, falling under punishable offenses as per Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This section is applied when anti-national or sensitive content such as pornography, terrorism-related material or content inciting communal sentiments is discovered. SP Dehra Mayank Chaudhary stated that a case was registered under relevant sections at Dehra Police Station, and the accused was arrested. Rajasthan Government Employee Nabbed For Spying Meanwhile, on Thursday, a government employee in Rajasthan has been arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused, identified as Shakur Khan Manganiyar, was detained from his office in Jaisalmer by a joint team comprising officials from the CID and intelligence agencies. Khan, who worked in the state's employment department, reportedly had links with the Pakistani High Commission, according to preliminary findings. Investigators reportedly found several phone numbers with the Pakistani country code (+92) in his possession. During questioning, Khan failed to provide convincing answers regarding his communications and activities. He also admitted to having visited Pakistan on at least seven occasions in recent years, as per a Times of India report. First Published: May 29, 2025, 15:14 IST
Calgary Herald
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Alberta NDP and UCP nominate candidates for Edmonton-Ellerslie riding
Alberta's two major parties have nominated their candidates for the Edmonton-Ellerslie riding. Article content Article content The riding has been left vacant since March after longtime Alberta NDP member Rod Loyola resigned from his seat to run in the federal 2025 election as the Liberal candidate for Edmonton Gateway, but was removed after a video from 2009 resurfaced in which he praised terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah, while speaking at an anti-NATO protest outside Edmonton City Hall. Article content Loyola was first elected in 2015 and was in his third term as an MLA when he resigned. Article content Article content The Alberta NDP are looking to keep the riding and have nominated Gurtej Singh Brar following a vote on May 14. In a Wednesday press release, the party said Brar has 'strong local roots and a commitment to public service.' Article content 'Edmonton-Ellerslie is full of possibility. I'm ready to work hard for this community and deliver the representation it deserves,' Brar said. Article content The UCP nominated Naresh Bhardwaj as its candidate. Bhardwaj served as the MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie from 2008 to 2015 and did not run after allegations of bribery. of which he was later cleared. Article content 'I'm running because I believe that Edmonton-Ellerslie deserves a strong and experienced voice in the government to help grow and diversify our economy, advocate for an inclusive education system, support more efficient healthcare, keep our streets safe and support newcomers while recognizing foreign credentials,' Bhardwaj said. Article content Article content Edmonton-Ellerslie is one of three ridings that must be called for a by-election this year. Article content 'I think just for taxpayers purposes its better to have all three of them at once,' Smith said during a press conference on Friday. Article content In May, Alberta Speaker Nathan Cooper resigned as MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills where he served for nearly a decade and will replace former Edmonton Conservative MP James Rajotte as the province's D.C. based diplomat. Article content The UCP have nominated Acme Farmer Tara Sawyer for the seat. The NDP have yet to announce their candidate. Article content Edmonton Strathcona has been vacant since December 2024 after former premier Rachel Notley resigned, making room for Alberta leader Naheed Nenshi to run. Article content Article content Article content Article content
