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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The real Mrs Chatterjee thrilled over nat'l award win
1 2 Kolkata: Rani Mukherjee's winning the National Award for Best Actress for her powerful role in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway is no less a win for Sagarika Chakraborty. The movie is based on the custody battle of the feisty young mother from Birati for her two children against the Norwegian govt. 'I am excited and happy at this win. This powerful role that Rani Mukherjee portrayed is about a mother's war against the might of a foreign country and later against the in-laws back in the country. This is about women empowerment," said Chakraborty, who is currently based in Noida as a software engineer. Chakraborty's custody war for her kids hit the headlines both in India and Norway in 2012. She ventured into a foreign country after she tied the knot with geophysicist Anurup Bhattacharya, which took her to distant Norway, where her two children, Abhigyan and Aishwarya, were born. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata In May 2011, Child Welfare Services took the two children away, citing neglect and emotional disconnect with the parents. Sagarika was branded mentally unfit to look after the children—the son was two years old, and the daughter was only four months old. Under Norwegian rules, the two kids would be in the custody of a foster care home until they attained 18 years of age. A two-year-long battle followed, during which Sagarika had to run from pillar to post. With help from rights activists and the Indian govt stepping in, the children were finally allowed to come back to India. By this time, the couple's marriage broke down. She had to fight a court battle again and undergo a medical test to prove that she was psychologically fit. The Calcutta High Court finally gave the children to her custody in Jan 2013. Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway was based on this real roller-coaster ride, which Sagarika herself wrote about in 'Journey of a Mother'. "There are many more twists and turns in that journey of mine which cannot be encapsulated in a movie that is about two hours and 15 minutes. I am hopeful of a sequel on those untold stories, which I have started penning," said Chakraborty. On a personal front, Chakraborty recently embarked on a new chapter and tied the knot with a fellow software engineer. The son is now a class X student, while the daughter is studying in class IX, being looked after by maternal grandparents in Birati. "The whole struggle has made me stronger to believe in focus, hard work, and perseverance," she added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Honolulu police investigate alleged child abuse after viral video
Honolulu police said they have opened an investigation into a case of alleged child abuse after a video went viral on social media. On Thursday evening, a witness scrolling through Instagram saw a post of a woman allegedly assaulting a girl. The witness was able to identify the woman and child and called 911. The Honolulu Police Department said today that officers have identified a 34-year-old woman as the child's mother, and taken her two children – an 11-year-old, autistic girl and a 3-year-old boy—into police custody and transferred them to Child Welfare Services. The viral post, shared on @hhnewz, asked, 'What would you do in this situation if you saw this ??' as a woman seated in a car at Kapolei Commons appears to yank the child by her hair so that she falls onto her knees on the pavement in a parking lot, in front of an open car door. HPD's strategic enforcement detail located the mother, along with the child and her brother, at about 10 a.m. today in the Kapolei area. Police said the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Domestic Violence Section, have been notified, and are working to pursue charges against the mother. No arrests have been made, pending the ongoing investigation. 'The Honolulu Police Department takes abuse allegations seriously and urges the public to report incidents by calling 911 or visiting any police station, open 24 /7, ' HPD officials said in a social media post. See more : 3 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
30-04-2025
- Health
Parents arrested after their 1-year-old tests positive for fentanyl and THC
The parents of a 1-year-old child have been arrested after the child tested positive for fentanyl and THC in California, authorities said. The incident occurred on April 22 when deputies from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) responded to a report of a medical emergency where a 1-year-old child had reportedly choked and temporarily stopped breathing at a residence near Dutch Mine Road in Jamestown, California, according to a statement from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. The child was revived on scene, police said, before being taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and later released to their parents. 'The following day, Wednesday, April 23, just before 4:00 in the afternoon, TCSO received a report from Child Welfare Services stating that the child had been brought back to the hospital for a second time on Tuesday by their parents—22-year-old Rory Kerr and 32-year-old Denaun Davis—after becoming unresponsive,' authorities said in their statement regarding the case. 'During this visit, the child was administered CPR, successfully resuscitated, and later transferred to an out-of-area hospital for treatment related to Fentanyl poisoning after testing presumptively positive for Fentanyl and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).' TCSO Detectives 'immediately launched an investigation,' authorities said, working on it through the evening into the early morning hours the next day before issuing multiple warrants for the parents of the child. 'Detectives executed the search warrant and located numerous items of drug use paraphernalia containing narcotics residue, along with a used Narcan, inside the motorhome where the family lived,' police said. During their investigation, officials discovered evidence that one of the child's parents had administered Narcan during the medical emergency, police said. Davis and Kerr were arrested and taken to the Dambacher Detention Center, where they were booked on felony child abuse charges, including abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death. The child involved in this case has since been placed in protective custody. 'We want to remind the public that while Narcan (naloxone) is a critical and often life-saving tool in reversing the effects of opioid overdoses, including those caused by Fentanyl, it is not a substitute for proper medical care,' TCSO said. 'Narcan is temporary in nature and can wear off while dangerous levels of narcotics remain in the body. If you or someone else has been exposed to a suspected overdose, it is essential to seek immediate medical attention—even if Narcan appears to have worked. Being honest and forthcoming with emergency responders and healthcare professionals about potential drug exposure is critical to receiving appropriate and timely treatment.' 'We want to thank our community partners including Child Welfare Services and Adventist Health Sonora for their assistance and clear lines of communication which were critical to life-saving measures and a successful investigation,' police said.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Parents arrested after their 1-year-old tests positive for fentanyl and THC
The parents of a 1-year-old child have been arrested after the child tested positive for fentanyl and THC in California, authorities said. The incident occurred on April 22 when deputies from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) responded to a report of a medical emergency where a 1-year-old child had reportedly choked and temporarily stopped breathing at a residence near Dutch Mine Road in Jamestown, California, according to a statement from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. MORE: Sheila the runaway kangaroo causes car crash, shuts down Alabama highway The child was revived on scene, police said, before being taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and later released to their parents. 'The following day, Wednesday, April 23, just before 4:00 in the afternoon, TCSO received a report from Child Welfare Services stating that the child had been brought back to the hospital for a second time on Tuesday by their parents—22-year-old Rory Kerr and 32-year-old Denaun Davis—after becoming unresponsive,' authorities said in their statement regarding the case. 'During this visit, the child was administered CPR, successfully resuscitated, and later transferred to an out-of-area hospital for treatment related to Fentanyl poisoning after testing presumptively positive for Fentanyl and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).' MORE: Funeral director trashed over 6,500 bodies of pets, used fake ashes to defraud customers out of $650,000: Officials TCSO Detectives 'immediately launched an investigation,' authorities said, working on it through the evening into the early morning hours the next day before issuing multiple warrants for the parents of the child. 'Detectives executed the search warrant and located numerous items of drug use paraphernalia containing narcotics residue, along with a used Narcan, inside the motorhome where the family lived,' police said. MORE: 13-year-old girl dead after 25-foot fall through attic floor at her after-school program MORE: 39-year-old man dead in New Hampshire skiing accident During their investigation, officials discovered evidence that one of the child's parents had administered Narcan during the medical emergency, police said. Davis and Kerr were arrested and taken to the Dambacher Detention Center, where they were booked on felony child abuse charges, including abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death. MORE: 152 dogs rescued from 'extremely poor' conditions in Utah The child involved in this case has since been placed in protective custody. 'We want to remind the public that while Narcan (naloxone) is a critical and often life-saving tool in reversing the effects of opioid overdoses, including those caused by Fentanyl, it is not a substitute for proper medical care,' TCSO said. 'Narcan is temporary in nature and can wear off while dangerous levels of narcotics remain in the body. If you or someone else has been exposed to a suspected overdose, it is essential to seek immediate medical attention—even if Narcan appears to have worked. Being honest and forthcoming with emergency responders and healthcare professionals about potential drug exposure is critical to receiving appropriate and timely treatment.' MORE: Bride late to her own wedding stopped going 105 mph as she was 'racing to the altar' 'We want to thank our community partners including Child Welfare Services and Adventist Health Sonora for their assistance and clear lines of communication which were critical to life-saving measures and a successful investigation,' police said. This remains an active investigation, and no further details will be released at this time. Parents arrested after their 1-year-old tests positive for fentanyl and THC originally appeared on
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jamestown parents arrested after 1-year-old child tests positive for drugs
( Tuolumne County Sheriff's office reports that a 1-year-old child had reportedly choked and stopped breathing at a home near Dutch Mine Road in Jamestown. The child was revived by first responders and taken to a local hospital for evaluation and was released into the care of the child's parents on April 22nd. The next day, April 23rd, the sheriff's department got a report from Child Welfare Services saying the child had been brought back to the hospital for a second time by their parents after becoming unresponsive. During that visit, the child was given CPR and resuscitated. The child was later transferred to another hospital to be treated for Fentanyl poisoning after testing. The parents of the child, Rory Kerr, 22, and Denaun Davis, 32, were arrested at the hospital after detectives got a warrant to search their home, where they found drug paraphernalia with narcotics residue and Narcan. The investigation led to detectives finding facts that one of the child's parents administered Narcan during the medical emergency of the child. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's office wants to remind the public that while Narcan is a critical and often life-saving drug that can reverse the overdoses of opioids and drugs such as Fentanyl, it is not a substitute for proper medical care. Kerr and Davis were booked on felony child abuse charges, specifically, abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death. All children involved have been placed in protective custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
