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Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Marital status
Consider the following two statements: (A) If X is a physicist then Y is a real estate agent; (B) If X is a physicist then Y is not a real estate agent. Is it possible for both statements to be true? Welcome to Problematics! (Shutterstock) The answer is yes, if you consider that X is not a physicist. In that case, it does not matter which clauses are dependent on X being a physicist. Assuming that both statements are true, we know for sure that X is not a physicist because the two dependent clauses are mutually contradictory. But we cannot determine whether Y is a property dealer or not, unless we are given additional information. In the following puzzle, you may find statements that appear to be mutually contradictory, but will find that they are not actually so if you approach them the right way. #Puzzle 153.1 At a party, a bachelor meets three young women and strikes up a conversation. He finds that each one has a name with the same initial as the state she belongs to, but that is not the information he is looking for. Men being men, he is more curious about their marital status. The women decide to tease the young man. Rather than spell out who is married and who is not, they let out little bits of information (all true) one by one: (1) If the woman from Chhattisgarh is married then either the woman from Assam or Bonnie is married but not both (2) If neither the Assamese woman nor the Chhattisgarhi woman is married then Bonnie must be married (3) If Apsara is married then the woman from Bihar and Chitra are both unmarried (4) The woman from Bihar is unmarried if both Apsara and Chitra are unmarried Who is married and who is not? #Puzzle 153.2 (0) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) The above represents a 10-digit number but the digits are not as shown. Instead, the numbers in the brackets signify the number of each digit in the number. To make that clear, in the bracket with 0, enter the number of times 0 appears in the final number. In the bracket with 1, enter the number of 1s in the final number. In the bracket with 2, enter the number of 2s in the final number. Finally, remove all brackets. What is the number? MAILBOX: LAST WEEK'S SOLVERS #Puzzle 152.1 Hello Kabir, I learnt something new from this puzzle. The amount earned should be a square, be even, and have an odd number before the units digit. That is to say, the amount should be 10n + c, where c < 10 and n is odd. I checked all squares up to 40² and found that if n is odd, then c is always 6. This means one vendor has got ₹4 extra, so he will send the other vendor ₹2 via UPI. — Dr Sunita Gupta, Delhi Sanjay Gupta, who looks at all squares up to 100², shows that the only squares with an odd number in the tens place are 36, 196, 256, 676, 1156, 1296, 1936, 2116, 2916, 3136, 4096, 4356, 5476, 5776, 7056, and 7396 — all ending in 6. This will be true no matter how far you go. A few readers have solved this correctly up to the point that the initial difference in the two vendors' shares is ₹4, but then made the mistake of concluding that ₹4 is also the amount transferred via UPI (missing the point that the transfer must be half of that). Nevertheless, I am counting those as correct along with those who have correctly concluded their solution at ₹2. #Puzzle 152.2 Kabir, Hi At times one tends to overthink the solution when, all the time, the simple one is staring you in the face. The solution in this case is clearly in the wordings of the guarantee. The poor parrot is stone deaf and the shop manager has pulled a fast one on the unsuspecting customer. — Sanjay Gupta, Delhi Solved both puzzles: Dr Sunita Gupta (Delhi), Sanjay Gupta (Delhi), Kanwarjit Singh (Chief Commissioner of Income-tax, retired), Ajay Ashok (Delhi), Shishir Gupta (Indore), YK Munjal (Delhi), Shri Ram Aggarwal (Delhi), Yadvendra Somra (Sonipat) Solved Puzzle 152.1: Anil Khanna (Ghaziabad), Vinod Mahajan (Delhi), Sabornee Jana (Mumbai) Solved Puzzle 152.2: Aditya Krishnan (NMIMS Mumbai) Problematics will be back next week. Please send in your replies by Friday noon to problematics@
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CM Sai Residence to celebrates Hareli Festival today with traditional fervour and folk glory
Chhattisgarh is all set to celebrate its rich agrarian and cultural heritage with the vibrant Hareli festival at the Chief Minister's residence on July 24. Organised by the Department of Culture, the event will bring together traditional rituals, folk performances, and exhibitions that honour the state's farming roots and tribal traditions. CM Vishnu Deo Sai will lead the ceremonial worship of agricultural tools – a core element of the Hareli celebration. The residence has been beautifully decorated with Chhattisgarhi floral arches, torans, and rural handicrafts, evoking the spirit of the monsoon and harvest season. The celebration will feature captivating folk dances like Gedi and Raut Nacha, devotional recitations of the 'Savanahi Ramayan', and joyful Sawan swings. A special exhibition of traditional and modern farm tools will also be on display, showcasing Chhattisgarh's evolving agricultural landscape. Families and children will be treated to interactive sessions with folk games and local art displays, turning the festival into an engaging cultural experience. CM Sai emphasized Hareli as a celebration of harmony with nature, tradition, and rural life—highlighting the state government's commitment to preserving and promoting these values for future generations. The Hareli Mahotsav at the CM's residence aims to deepen public engagement with Chhattisgarh's rural identity, offering a blend of nostalgia, tradition, and modern awareness.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP's ‘leadership training camp': Nadda leads closed-door event
Raipur: In a strategic mix of political training, tribal outreach, and cultural promotion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) began a three-day leadership training camp on Monday in the picturesque hill town of Manpat, often called "Chhattisgarh's Shimla. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " The event is being held at the Tibetan Monastery Hall in the tribal-dominated Surguja district and was formally inaugurated by BJP national president , who arrived at Darima's Maa Mahamaya Airport via special aircraft before traveling to the venue under heavy security. The camp will conclude on July 9 with a closing address expected to be attended by Union home minister . The gathering has drawn the party's top brass, including chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, deputy CM Vijay Sharma, ten state cabinet ministers, 44 MLAs, and ten BJP MPs. Senior leaders like Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Dharmendra Pradhan, B.L. Santosh, Vinod Tawde, and Shiv Prakash will lead twelve training sessions spread across the three days. According to party officials, the sessions are strictly closed-door and restricted to BJP MPs and MLAs, focusing on improving governance, public engagement, and upcoming election strategies. CM Sai, while arriving in Ambikapur on Sunday night, stated that the training will open "new dimensions of development" in the state and help representatives connect better with the grassroots. The opening day featured the first two training sessions led by Nadda himself. Nadda's special address aimed to sharpen the effectiveness of BJP leaders in governance and public outreach. Speaking to the media, BJP's Chhattisgarh in-charge Nitin Nabin took a direct swipe at Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. "They should learn from the BJP," Nabin said. "Rahul Gandhi hasn't even mastered basic political etiquette. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Teaching others is also part of the BJP's job." The training camp will continue over the next two days, with sessions led by Union ministers and senior BJP strategists. The training sessions will cover a range of governance topics including the responsibilities of elected representatives in a 'double-engine' government, methods for enhancing public confidence, effective delivery of welfare schemes, and strengthening the organizational role of lawmakers. Emphasis is also being placed on refining public conduct and aligning elected officials with local expectations. Participants will be served traditional Chhattisgarhi cuisine, including millet-based dishes and the indigenous Lakda flower chutney, as part of "vocal for local." The opposition Congress party has strongly criticized the event, dismissing it as political theatre. State Congress communication head Sushil Anand Shukla accused the BJP of misusing public funds and claimed the training was not about public service but about teaching leaders "how to hide corruption." He described the event as a drama intended to distract from the alleged failures of the BJP govt.
India Today
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Padma Shri poet Dr Surendra Dubey dies at 72
Padma Shri poet Dr Surendra Dubey, a celebrated name in the world of Hindi literature and Hasya Kavita, died in Raipur late Thursday night. He was was admitted to the Advanced Cardiac Institute (ACI) after he suffered a heart attack late Wednesday night. He underwent an angioplasty, a medical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart, but suffered another cardiac arrest the next day and to family sources, he died around 11:40 pm on Thursday. His last rites will be held in Raipur today, with several literary figures, political leaders, and admirers expected to attend. Born in 1953 in Bemetara district (then in Durg district), Dubey was awarded Padma Shri in 2010. Though an Ayurvedic physician by profession, he found his calling in poetry and his use of humour and comedy in poems made him popular among gained popularity across the country through his performances on television, at Kavi Sammelans, and various cultural events. Known for his unique blend of humor and social commentary, his poetry resonated with a wide audience and often reflected everyday life through a humorous Dr Kumar Vishwas, a long-time associate of Dr Dubey, will be present at the funeral. He shared a message on social media, saying, 'A part of the poetic universe is gone today. Dr Surendra Dubey's words will echo forever in our hearts,' and described him as someone who connected deeply with the common Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over Dubey's demise and described him as a litterateur who touched the pinnacle of Chhattisgarhi literature and humorous poetry."The demise of Padma Shri Dr Surendra Dubey, the pinnacle of Chhattisgarhi literature and humorous poetry, is an irreparable loss to the literary world. I am shocked by the news of his sudden demise. With his unique humour, sharp satire and unique creativity, he not only graced the stages of the country and abroad, but also played an important role in getting global recognition for the Chhattisgarhi language," Sai said in a Chief Minister visited the poet's house to pay his tributes., . Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) June 26, 2025The state government is considering a condolence resolution to recognise his contributions to literature and culture. Senior officials, including the Chief Minister, are likely to attend the funeral.- EndsWith PTI inputs
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Lights, camera and cop
CHHATTISGARH: Shashi Mohan Singh, an IPS officer from Chhattisgarh cadre, strikes a delicate balance between his full-time occupation and his passion for acting. He dons the police uniform in real life, while his silver screen presence has established him as an accomplished actor in Chhollywood (Chhattisgarh cinema industry), as well as on stage, short films, and Hindi language cinema. For the 2012-batch IPS officer, his role as an actor comes with a message for society. 'In most of my roles, preference remains for impressive storylines that can deliver issue-based or strong messages besides the entertainment of the audiences. It's all about the theme — with an appealing storyline, it holds the power to influence the heart and mind', says Singh. He joined the police service after clearing the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission in 1997. Today, he is a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jashpur district. Interestingly, he acted as a Maoist leader in one of his movies, propagating the message of how the banned outfit exists on hollow ideology and violence. In his role as a villain, he attempts to connect the audience with his character's motivations and emotions. Singh has penned scripts for various movies and theatre dramas, written dialogues and poetry, and directed a few films as well. 'Since my school days, a deep inclination towards acting remained my leisure pursuit and in our village in Buxar (Bihar), where I was born, I got enough opportunities to act in dramas, plays and theatre through various Natya Shalas. I have also acted in Chhattisgarhi and Bhojpuri films.' Singh's compelling character roles and strong themes in some of his movies resonate well with audiences. They also get him recognition. A movie, Bhulan The Maze, in which he acted as a jailer, won a national award in the Best Film category of regional cinema at the 67th National Film Awards. It also won appreciation globally. His three short films — Gomti, Yatna, and Kotpa received national acclaim as best films and won awards. Recently, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the grand screening of a short film, 'Kajri', written and directed by the Jashpur SSP. 'Kajri' addresses the critical issue of human trafficking and aims to raise public awareness and vigilance in a place like Jashpur. This predominantly tribal-populated district has earned an undeserved notoriety as a hub for human trafficking for several decades.
