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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sharmila Tagore Interview: Satyajit Ray's films deal with the follies of humans
Tagore points to a 'complex' aspect in Aranyer Din Ratri, the way it deals with the issue of corruption—the fact that the guys offer bribes to the caretaker to get a place to stay in the forest rest house but are blind to the fact that it's to do as much with his lack of scruples as their own encouragement and facilitation of corruption. 'Ray deals with such fundamental quirks and follies of human beings,' says Tagore, adding, 'The hero in Nayak is treated like God, is mobbed and is under pressure. But there's a human being beneath it all. In Devi, the father-in-law deifies his unlettered daughter-in-law. A victim of his dreams, she loses her mind, feels alienated.' Aranyer Din Ratri was shot in Chhipadohar village in Palamu district in Jharkhand (then Bihar) in April and May. 'It was very hot. Trees were all leafless and had a skeletal look in the film. We would shoot for three hours from 5.30 am to about 9 am and then 3 pm to 6 pm, till the light would be good,' recalls Tagore. 'Rest of the time we chatted, bonded and sang and danced with the Santhals, especially on full moon nights. The boys tried the local drink mohua once and swore never to have it again. It left them with such a bad hangover,' she says. The boys stayed in a tin shed and it was so hot that Rabi Ghosh would call himself Robi Pora or Burnt Robi. She remembers her co-actor Simi Garewal and her sister staying in a bungalow in the next village while she had a tiny 10x8 room of the caretaker to live in. There was an air cooler for her which served well in the dry heat. Aranyer Din Ratri is Ray's eighth film to have been presented at Cannes. Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), the first of his Apu trilogy, has played at Cannes thrice. It marked his debut in Cannes, was in the In Competition section and won the Best Human Document Award at the 1956 edition of Cannes. It was part of its Special Screenings programme in 1992 and a restored print featured in the Cannes Classics segment in 2005. Just three years back, in 2022, Pratidwandi (The Adversary) was shown in the same Cannes Classics segment, as was Charulata in 2013.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt to present 100-day report card on May 31
New Delhi: The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is preparing to unveil a comprehensive report highlighting its achievements during the first 100 days in office. The report will be made public on May 31, following the government's 100th day in power on May 30. This milestone comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to power in Delhi after a gap of 27 years. In the February 2025 Assembly elections, the party secured a decisive mandate, winning 48 out of 70 seats. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister on February 20, at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders. The report card is expected to focus on key initiatives launched across several priority sectors: In healthcare, the government has introduced 38 Ayushman Arogya Mandir clinics across the city, aimed at enhancing access to quality medical services for all. In the area of social welfare, a scholarship scheme was launched for Dalit students to support their education, while senior citizens have been registered under the newly introduced 'Vay Vandana' scheme. To promote women's empowerment, the government allocated ₹5,100 crore for a financial assistance program, providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women, thereby supporting household incomes and promoting economic the infrastructure front, 400 'Devi' buses were deployed to improve last-mile connectivity, and 1,111 GPS-enabled water tankers were introduced to address water scarcity in underserved localities. Under environmental initiatives, a pollution control plan has been rolled out, focusing on improving air quality and cleaning the Yamuna river as part of a broader sustainability agenda. In addition to these major programs, the administration has prioritized improvement of public services. A 20-day citywide cleanliness drive resulted in the cleaning of over 3,500 kilometers of roads and the removal of large-scale encroachments. Upgradation works are also underway in government schools and hospitals, alongside ongoing road repairs and sanitation efforts.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi BJP govt to list works in 100-day report card on May 31
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is nearing 100 days of being in power in the Capital, and the chief minister Rekha Gupta-led government is likely to present a report card highlighting its works undertaken or implemented since it started ruling Delhi following a resounding victory after 27 years. The report card is likely to be presented to the people at a 'mega event' on May 31. It is likely to include initiatives related to the Yamuna, health care, private schools fees, and infrastructure improvement works, officials aware of the matter said. 'All ministers are also finalising details of the work done by their departments. The work will be compiled into one report which will encapsulate all that the BJP government has done within a short span of time,' said a Delhi government official privy to the development. In the last three months, the Delhi government has initiated several key works, especially those that featured frequently in its promises ahead of the February assembly elections. These include works for cleaning the Yamuna. The expenditure and finance committee, headed by chief minister Rekha Gupta, in April approved the setting up of 27 decentralised sewage treatment plants, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure at a cost of ₹3,140 crore for the river's cleaning. Besides, officials said, the government may also list the tabling of pending CAG reports in the Delhi Assembly — another key promise that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made during campaigning for the Assembly elections. Another major action is the rollout of the Centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and Vaya Vandana Yojana that offers health insurance and pension benefits to senior citizens, both likely to feature in the report card, multiple government officials told HT. The government may also list the setting up of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, its primary health care centres, and closing down of Mohalla Clinics built by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The BJP government counts it among its achievements, said another government official. Other works include the roll-out of 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (Devi) e-bus service. The Devi buses, that began operation earlier this month, were introduced to improve last mile connectivity. The CM last month also flagged off a fleet of 1,111 GPS-enabled tankers to boost water supply, particularly in slums and unauthorized colonies. A second government official said that CM Gupta is likely to announce some new initiatives at the event, the details of which were not known. 'The event is likely to be held at a major venue which is not yet finalised, but Talkatora and Thyagaraj stadiums are among the options being explored by the government,' said the official, asking not to be named. The guest lists and the details of the event are yet to be finalised, added the official. Other key works that are currently in the pipeline and are likely be listed in the report card include the BJP's decision to provide ₹2,500 monthly allowance to eligible women — its key election promise that has been facing criticism from the opposition AAP due to delay in implementation. While the government has formed a ministerial committee for the same, it is yet to finalise the eligibility criteria for beneficiaries. Government officials and ministers are too tight-lipped on when the scheme will be finally rolled out. The government has allocated ₹5,100 crore for the scheme in the 2025-26 budget. Another work is the tabling and approvals of a bill by the Delhi cabinet to regulate fees charged by private schools. The bill, however, is yet to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly. In the February 2025 assembly elections, the BJP ousted the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government after coming to power in 48 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BJP govt to celebrate 100 days in office with report card and new initiatives
New Delhi: BJP govt will celebrate its 100 days in office by presenting a report card of its works at a special event to be organised in Delhi next week. Though the exact date, time, and venue for the event are yet to be finalised, sources said the celebrations could be held at Bharat Mandapam. A senior Delhi govt official said a comprehensive report of the achievements of the newly formed BJP govt in a little over three months of being in office was being compiled after collecting inputs from all ministers in the cabinet. "This report card on BJP govt's 100 days in office will be presented by chief minister Rekha Gupta at the event, which is likely to be held on May 31," the official said. Sources said govt might also announce some new initiatives at the event, including the launch of 38 Ayushman Arogya Mandir health clinics, a schaolarship scheme for Dalit students, and a pollution action plan to improve the quality of air and Yamuna water in Delhi. "We managed to roll out some prominent welfare initiatives, which will be talked about at the event. This includes tabling of the pending CAG reports, implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, and registration of people aged above 70 years under the 'Vay Vandana'," said a senior BJP functionary. "Our govt also set aside Rs 5,100 crore in the budget to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to eligible women and formed a committee under the chief minister to work out the modalities of the scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo BJP govt also presented Delhi's largest budget ever of Rs 1 lakh crore for 2025-26," he added. The launch of 400 small-sized buses, named Devi, to improve last-mile connectivity in various parts of the city and the flagging off of a fleet of 1,111 GPS-enabled tankers to boost water supply in slums and unauthorised colonies will also be listed as achievements in the report card, said an official. CM Rekha Gupta and her cabinet colleagues – Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Kapil Mishra and Ravindra Indraj Singh – took the oath of office and secrecy on Feb 20 in a grand ceremony, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of several other BJP-led states at Ramlila Maidan. BJP has formed its govt in Delhi after 27 years, defeating AAP, which was in office for consecutive terms.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Malvika Sharma makes a stylish comeback on Instagram
After a quiet spell following her role as Devi in the Sudheer Babu and Sunil-starrer Harom Hara, Malvika Sharma is back in the spotlight—not with a new film yet, but through her sizzling Instagram updates. Though her gritty action drama didn't quite click at the box office and movie offers slowed down, Malvika is proving she's still very much in the game. Her latest photo drop has caught fans' attention, featuring her in a vibrant orange bralette paired with black shorts. Set against a lush green park, she kept it casual yet stunningly hot, sporting sunglasses and striking bold poses that flaunted her toned physique and confident style. While the screen awaits her next move, Malvika's social media presence is stronger than ever. With looks like these and growing buzz, casting directors might soon be knocking on her door again.
