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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bharti Singh sets Labubu doll on fire, blames it for Gola's changed behaviour
Bharti Singh , known for keeping her fans in the loop through her Vlogs, recently shared a rather unusual yet humorous moment involving a Labubu doll . In one of her videos, she had revealed that her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa , had ordered the labubul for their son, Gola. However, in her latest vlog, the comedienne took a dramatic turn by setting the doll on fire. With rumors circulating online that Labubu dolls carry negative energy, Bharti decided to address the chatter in her signature comical style. In the video, she jokingly connected her son's recent mischievous behavior to the doll, ultimately burning it on camera in a playful yet theatrical fashion. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program "Jab se yeh aaya hai Golla bahut shararati hogaya hai, hoon main andhvishwasi sabne bola hai, Jasmine ne, meri behan sab log bol rahe hai," she said, highlighting how even her close friends and family believed the doll was to blame for Gola's antics. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Caitlin Clark, 23, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In These Photos The Noodle Box Undo She added with a laugh, "Sab bolte hai shaitaan ka roop hai. Ye jal bhi nahi raha hai, teri vajah se jala rahe hai Golla kyuki aap bahut shararati hogaye ho." Haarsh also chimed in, teasingly saying, "They are trying to burn it, but it's just not catching fire, I think its spirit is putting up some resistance. But today, it won't be spared." Live Events Once the doll was finally burned, Bharti declared, "So guys, Labubu jal chuka hai. Shaitaan mar chuka hai, shaitaan ki hamesha haar hui hai aur bhagwan ki hamesha Jeet, burai ki haar aur sachai ki jeet." In a touching yet amusing moment, little Gola, with tears in his eyes, pleaded, "Mumma mat karo, yeh mera friend hai." But Bharti promptly responded, "Friend nahi hai, isine aapko badtameez bana diya tha, aap shaitaan bann gaye the." Wrapping up her vlog, Bharti reflected on her decision, saying, "Everyone kept saying Labubu is evil, burn it, throw it away, break it, or cut it. So, I decided to burn it. I'm still not sure if it was all just a silly belief or if I really wasted my money. I used to hang it on my purse and carry it everywhere. People would look at it and say, 'Oh no, what is that? Why are you carrying it?' They kept warning me about it... so today, I ended it." The vlog blended superstition, satire, and parenting in classic Bharti style—leaving viewers entertained and intrigued. [With TOI inputs]
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bharti Singh burns son's Labubu doll, claiming he's ‘acting weirdly'; her son says, ‘Yeh mujhe maarta hai': ‘Jasmine Bhasin said it's evil'
Labubu dolls are the latest internet craze and a fashion accessory of choice for many. Several celebrities and influencers around the world started to collect the doll to pair it with their designer bags. Around the same time, several others claimed that the doll attracts negative energy — inferring from its ugly-cute appearance. Actor-comedian Bharti Singh too made similar claims in her YouTube vlog and stated that their son's behaviour changed ever since they got him the doll. In her video, after seeing her son Gola restless, Bharti says, 'Today I will burn your Labubu doll, the reason behind your restlessness and naughty behaviour.' Hearing this, his son replies, 'No, please, don't do that. He is my friend.' Bharti eventually convinces him the doll is evil. She says, 'Woh shaitaan hai Gole (It's the devil).' Then she asks him for confirmation, 'Kya hai woh (What is it)?' Gola replies, 'Shaitaan!' Convinced with Gola's reply, Bharti says, 'Han, we will burn it today so that with it, your naughtiness ends.' She then addresses her viewers and says, 'Guys, aaj Labubu jalne wala hai (We will burn his Labubu doll today). I have heard it is not nice to keep.' She recalled the times her friends spoke against the doll to her. 'Ever since we have got him the Labubu doll, he has lost his patience. He keeps yelling and shouting and breaking things around. Looking at his behaviour, people have been telling me the doll is the cause. Even Jasmin (Bhasin) told me it was evil. Many people told me that the doll doesn't have a good vibe to it. My sister is so scared of the doll. The other day, I went to her house with the doll, and she was like: 'Why did you get this here?' She told me, 'The doll brings negativity to people's house.' She called it bhoot-pret (ghost).' ALSO READ | Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for Jawan 'relevant', Ashutosh Gowariker 'most ethical', says Viveck Vaswani: 'It's a great performance' Another clip showed Golu saying, 'Yeh maarta hai mujhe (He beats me.)' When Bharti heads to take that doll to burn it down. Harsh asks: 'What are you doing?' She replies, 'Just ending its existence.' This shocks Harsh. She then explains to her husband: 'Ever since we have got this doll, our son has become extremely naughty.' This leaves Harsh in splits. He says, 'How can you be so superstitious?' Bharti says, 'I might be one. But many of my friends are of the same opinion. They say this doll is evil.' Harsh tries to stop her from burning the doll, but an adamant Bharti refuses to listen to him. She says, 'Aaj iss Labubu ka khaatma.' She tells Harsh: 'You have wasted your money on this. Everybody says this is shaitaan ka roop.' Even Gola echoes her and says, 'Yes, it is shaitaan.' Bharti's help Rupa adds, 'I have watched several videos claiming it carries negative energy. Please burn it down. Look at its face, it looks so scary.' She adds, 'Ever since, we have brought this doll home, Gola has become extremely naughty.' Bharti then tries to burn it with the help of a match stick, but fails to do so. This scares Bharti. They fail after several attempts. This prompts discussions about horror movies. They eventually burn it by wrapping it in a newspaper. A disappointed Harsh says, 'You could have just given it to someone than burning it down. You could have given to some fashion addicted woman who could have used it as an accessory.' Bharti says, 'Look at Gola. He is acting differently as the doll is burning. Usko jalate hai toh isko kuch hota hai.' She adds, 'Both my sister and Jasmin Bhasin advised me to burn it down.' She added, 'Many of my friends told me Labubu is shaitaan. Throw it out of your house, or burn it down. They even advised me to break it or cut it into pieces. I finally burnt it.' However, she expressed confusion. 'I don't know if this is just a myth or I simply wasted my money. But, when I hung it on my purse, I only received reactions like: 'Arey chi, why do you have this?' Now it is all over.' At night, during her conversation with Harsh, Bharti shared, 'Harsh, I am extremely scared. Rupa didi says these shaitaan trouble you at night.' Harsh jokes, 'Being with you, I don't feel scared.' As she ends her video, she says, 'I don't think this is true about Labubu dolls. People scared me.' She, however, asks her husband to refrain from buying such viral stuff in future. He teases her as he says: 'Mai 3 aur order kar raha hu (I am ordering three more).'
Axios
28-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Brands are trying to get to your door in 15 minutes or less
The dream of instant commerce is getting closer to reality — not necessarily because technology is improving, one company says, but simply by being nearer to more people for faster delivery. Why it matters: We're used to instant gratification in our entertainment and human interaction — but still have to wait for our stuff, unless we're willing to deal with the burden of getting up off the couch and getting it ourselves. That's changing. Driving the news: Last month Disney took the wraps off a partnership with delivery service GoPuff, offering custom mini-stores tied to its properties. An on-screen QR code takes viewers to the storefront, letting them purchase select items within 30 seconds for delivery in as little as 15 minutes, depending on their location. Zoom out: 25 years ago, the dream of both TV and Internet commerce was one-click shopping — hit a button on a remote and automatically buy what you saw on screen for immediate delivery. There was even an industry shorthand for the technological and commercial goal: "Rachel's sweater," as in, being able to click and immediately buy the clothes Jennifer Aniston's character wore on the then-smash hit "Friends." Society hasn't quite achieved that dream, yet, but it's closer. What they're saying: "I can go from seeing an advertisement to having it in your hand in literally 15, 20 minutes," GoPuff co-CEO Yakir Gola tells Axios. The company's hundreds of "micro-fulfillment centers" cover most major U.S. cities. They're positioned as a source for "everyday essentials," Gola says; top products include eggs, water and paper towels. Yes, but: Brands are starting to drive demand, too, either in the form of the Disney deal, or in white-label arrangements where GoPuff handles back-end fulfillment. Starbucks has even piloted a program where baristas it trains make drinks inside GoPuff fulfillment centers for rapid delivery. The intrigue: A number of retailers are piloting programs with drones and delivery robots, aiming to get products faster from store to door. GoPuff's Gola says the company's gone a different route, with internal development of software and AI tools to optimize how deliveries are batched and dispatched. Others have the same idea. Walmart — the world's largest retailer — says it is also using AI plans to speed up delivery times, and plans to bring 3-hour delivery to 95% of U.S. households by the end of 2025. The bottom line: We're getting closer to an era where it's faster for people to bring things to you than for you to go get it yourself.
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Court declares Absa's accounting in ‘disarray', dismisses attempt to attach property
Says no to application for summary judgment – and the matter 'could have been solved by mediation'. The bank was found to be 'all over the place' and acknowledged making errors in its bank statements, yet still chose 'the most severe remedy'. Picture: Mike Hutchings/Reuters Absa's bookkeeping was in 'disarray' and littered with discrepancies, said the Johannesburg High Court last week as it dismissed the bank's attempt to attach a property in settlement of a R6.7 million loan from three respondents. Dismissing the application for summary judgment, Judge NS Kruger said Absa's 'one hand is unaware of what the other is doing,' adding that the matter could have been solved by mediation. The matter must now go to trial. Absa's accounting was all over the place, with multiple conflicting statements of accounts. Gola Trading and Projects signed a mortgage-backed business loan agreement in 2021 for a loan of R5.6 million, secured by a property. This was in addition to a further amount of R1.12 million owed to the bank. Two other respondents provided limited guarantees for the loan amount. In the event of a breach of the agreement, Absa had the right to call up the loan and attach the property. The bank issued summons in July 2023 claiming an arrears of R434 324, representing five missed instalments. Absa claimed it had notified Gola of its default, cancelled the loan facility and a disputed '2019 agreement,' and demanded immediate repayment of all outstanding amounts. ALSO READ: Gauteng man takes Absa to court over alleged unlawful car repossession Actual arrears amount? Absa's particulars of claim stated that as at 23 May 2023, Gola owed R5 276 441.91, supported by a certificate of balance from the bank's recovery department. Gola denied the existence of a '2019 agreement' and disputed the alleged arrears, citing a loan statement from 6 June 2023 showing arrears of R184 909, not R434 324. Gola made payments of R90 000 in June and August 2023, and on 7 September 2023 paid another R194 015. A statement received on 6 September 2023 showed arrears of R165 591.97. A subsequent statement on 19 September 2023 reflected a credit balance of R119 339.06, indicating the arrears had been settled. ALSO READ: Prudential authority fines Absa R10 million for FICA non-compliance Absa's attorneys requested a monthly instalment of R85 000 for October 2023, which was duly paid. A statement dated 10 October 2023 showed no arrears. However, on 2 November 2023, Absa's attorneys claimed the account was in arrears by R312 714. The respondents denied this, arguing that Absa's acceptance of payments after the supposed cancellation of the agreement and the credit balance in the account suggested the contract was either not cancelled or had been reinstated. Absa approached the court in November 2023 for summary judgment, claiming R5.2 million with interest from all three respondents, and a request that the property be attached. ALSO READ: Is someone sabotaging Absa? Senior managers face disciplinary action for leaking information It furnished a supporting affidavit that acknowledged errors in the bank statements as a failure to reflect the correct arrears. A corrected statement dated 30 October 2023 showed a closing balance of R5 million as at 9 October 2023. A 'recalculation document' dated 1 November 2023 claimed a recalculated balance of R5 million with an instalment due of R2.18 million. The claimed arrears drifted from nil to hundreds of thousands of rands in a matter of months, with Absa admitting at one stage that some amounts paid were not reflected in the account statements. 'In their affidavit resisting summary judgment, the defendants assert that the application for summary judgment and the supporting affidavit does not properly disclose the events that transpired between the parties and fails to demonstrate it is certain whether anything is due and how much is due in relation to the amount claimed and the calculation thereof,' says the judgment. ALSO READ: Reserve Bank unlawfully interfered in Absa chair appointment, says court Inconsistent bank statements Gola and the other respondents pointed to Absa's inconsistent bank statements and that correspondence failed to establish the debt or its calculation with any certainty. The fact that Absa's attorneys continued to request instalment payments suggested the contract remained active and had not been cancelled. No notice of breach had been received prior to the alleged cancellation, nor did the contract contain a breach clause. The respondents also proposed mediation to resolve the matter, but Absa refused. There were multiple options available to the bank in the event of a breach, yet the bank chose the most severe remedy in calling up the loan and then going to court. The court found that the matter warranted a full trial due to the discrepancies in Absa's financial records and the lack of clarity in the contract cancellation process, and the potential reinstatement of the contract. ALSO READ: Former customer charges Absa with perjury and defamation Don't assume your bank's figures are correct 'The case highlights the importance of challenging the bank's calculations,' says consumer legal advisor Leonard Benjamin. 'Proceedings involving the enforcement of home loans give rise to both legal and financial issues. They are equally important, but most defendants blindingly accept the bank's calculations. 'However, the banks make mistakes,' he adds. 'For instance, they use the wrong interest rate, or they debit charges to the account that they are not entitled to, such as untaxed legal fees. 'Importantly, the arrears amount they are claiming is very seldom correct. 'Unfortunately, few defendants possess the documents they need to effectively dispute the financial aspects of the claim, but they can use the court rules to obtain them before they file their plea.' This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Malaysian animator finds success in U.S. industry
SIMILAR to others in the animated realm of the creative industry, Adam Musa Othman's formative years in Selangor were steeped in cartoon and animation. Much like a sponge of sorts, Adam took in everything around him. 'I was always drawn to the everyday beauty of Malaysian life, as seen in Lat's iconic cartooning, the textures of old buildings and watching the clouds over rooftops,' he told theSun. Now based in the US, Adam makes a living as an artist and animator at a studio specialising in animation for commercials and original projects. Though now abroad, Adam frequently describes how the influences back home shaped his visual language and storytelling, particularly what he gleaned from famed Malaysian cartoonist Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid. 'In my films like Horned Cook, Gola and Boys Night in Sidera Institute, I strove to capture a sense of place and atmosphere, layering details that evoke nostalgia and curiosity, much like Lat's work does,' he said, pointing out that he often draws on memories of Malaysian food as well as the shapes of traditional buildings in the city and kampung. Created in 2022, Horned Cook, Gola was selected for 11 festivals and won awards for its screenplay and animation, while 2021's Boys Night in Sidera Institute was recognised at six festivals such as the Rhode Island International Flickers Film Festival. Adam posited that the themes and the attention he put into his works' visual storytelling helped bolster their uniqueness. 'I like to create stories that are personal and accessible, blending cultural specificity with imaginative worlds. This approach seems to connect with audiences and juries from different backgrounds, and it helps that I keep my character designs approachable.' Balancing artistic vision with client needs Horned Cook, Gola and Boys Night in Sidera Institute were independent films. For Adam, his personal projects and his main job are greatly dissimilar due to the differences in creative control. 'When I work on independent films, I have complete creative control. In commercial projects, such as those for Mattel or the Siames music video, I focus on aligning my style with the client's vision while still inserting a specific motion and performance in the animation. 'Maintaining my artistic vision in commercial work comes down to clear communication early in the process, sharing initial impressions, ideas and how I plan to approach the job. My background in directing award-winning independent films has taught me how to advocate for creative ideas while respecting the needs of the team and clients,' he explained. That said, the 26-year-old's personal sensibilities as an animator have bled over subconsciously through the motion and character performances that he has worked on. 'I have been told by friends that they could tell that I had animated specific shots in a project even though the design is very different from my personal style. 'Ultimately, I want to keep pushing the boundaries of my own animated work and share new perspectives with people around the world.' Championing Malaysian stories Having worked abroad, Adam noted the difference between the Malaysian animation industry and that in the US, which he boiled down to scale and infrastructure. 'There are more established networks, resources and opportunities for animators in the US. However, Malaysia has incredible talent and unique stories to tell. To compete globally, the industry needs more support for independent creators, more international collaborations and greater exposure through festivals and co-productions. 'Online platforms make it easy to publish art and animation, and they make it accessible to more people nowadays. My own festival journey has shown that Malaysian work can resonate worldwide when given the platform,' he said, naming Lat as an example of a Malaysian cartoonist whose work is a success overseas. For aspiring local animators, Adam suggested they should be persistent and proactive by sending their work to festivals, seeking feedback and being open to it, along with connecting with the global animation community. Though not everyone will see similar or greater success, he said his own journey from Selangor to screenings in the US, UK and Japan proved that Malaysian stories and talent have a place abroad. 'Do not be afraid to experiment and develop your own voice, and always be open to learning from others. Specificity is always appreciated, so add bits of Malaysian flavour to your work if it inspires you,' he advised.
