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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt to announce fresh dates for special OTET soon
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Thursday reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency in examinations and assured that fresh dates for the Special Odisha Teachers' Eligibility Test (OTET) would be announced soon. The announcement followed the recent leak of the special OTET question paper, which led to the postponement of the exam scheduled for July 20. School and mass education Minister Nityananda Gond said the govt was "committed to ensuring transparency and safeguarding the integrity of the examination system." He added that technology was being used to ensure fairness in both recruitment and academic examinations, including Class X and XII board exams. "In the case of the special OTET, steps were taken to introduce watermarks and QR codes, yet some people still tried to leak the question paper. The state govt will take strong action against those involved, no matter what position they hold," Gond said. Over 75,000 in-service teacher candidates were scheduled to appear for the special OTET across more than 100 centres. However, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha abruptly postponed the exam just hours before it was to start, after question papers identical in handwritten and printed form were found circulating on social media. The postponement has caused anxiety among aspirants, many of whom travelled long distances to reach exam centres. "Clearing the special OTET is crucial for in-service teachers seeking promotion and regularisation of service. Fresh dates will be announced soon," Gond said. As part of the ongoing crime branch investigation, six persons were arrested on Wednesday, and three others were detained. The arrests followed intensive enquiry and technical surveillance, official sources said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
BJP's new renaming call in Bhopal has a Pakistan angle: Why the row?
The controversy over renaming of places, public buildings and amenities has returned to Bhopal, with BJP leaders demanding that the names of the government-run Hamidia Hospital and Hamidia College be hospital, attached to the state-run Gandhi Medical College, and the college are named after Hamidullah Khan, the last Nawab of Bhopal. The demand of some BJP leaders in the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is based on their claim that the last Nawab was keen to join his state with Pakistan and was therefore a traitor. The BJP leaders have not produced any evidence to support their week, BJP corporators submitted a resolution in the BMC, demanding that the Hamidia Hospital and Hamidia College be renamed. Congress corporators, led by leader of the Opposition Shabista Zaki, opposed it on the grounds that the BMC did not have the authority to rename buildings. However, the resolution was passed in the House.A week before, the BMC House had passed a resolution demanding that the Ashoka Garden locality in Bhopal be renamed as Rambagh. The local BJP corporator claimed the locality's original name was Rambagh. Congress leader Abbas Hafiz said such demands were merely aimed at creating distractions from the real issues that plagued Bhopal. 'BJP leaders feel raising communal demands will help them resurrect their political careers,' he said.A section of the BJP leadership has in the past targeted the former Nawab of Bhopal. Two claims were made against him—one that he allegedly delayed signing the merger with the Union of India and second, a firing by the Bhopal state police in Raisen district on youth who were demanding an early merger of the Bhopal princely state with the Union of and Madhya Pradesh at large, are no stranger to renaming rows. In 2021, the administration had renamed the Habibganj railway station in Bhopal after Rani Kamalapati, the Gond princess who ruled the region in the 18th has also been a demand to change Bhopal to 'Bhojpal' after the medieval Parmar ruler Raja Bhoj. The Mohan Yadav government has not yet taken a stand on the issue although the administration, in January, renamed some villages that were thought to have an 'Islamic' ring to their to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Rashmika gears up for fierce action in pan-India film ‘Mysaa'
National Crush Rashmika Mandanna is set to unleash her power-packed avatar in Mysaa, a female-centric action thriller that marks the directorial debut of Rawindra Pulle. Backed by Unformula Films, the movie is being produced on a grand Pan-India scale with a high budget, promising a cinematic experience packed with emotion, culture, and high-octane action. The film was officially launched today with a traditional pooja ceremony attended by industry stalwarts. Renowned producer Suresh Babu gave the clap for the muhurtham shot, while Ravi Kiran Kola switched on the camera. Acclaimed filmmaker Hanu Raghavapudi handed over the script and also directed the ceremonial first shot. Regular shooting for Mysaa begins tomorrow in Hyderabad, with Rashmika joining the team from the very first schedule. The actress will be seen in a completely new avatar — portraying a fierce Gond tribal woman. The role is said to be both emotionally intense and physically demanding, showcasing Rashmika like never before. Mysaa dives deep into the rich and vibrant world of the Gond tribes and is being crafted as an emotional action entertainer with strong cultural roots. The striking first-look poster and intriguing title have already piqued audience curiosity. Shreyaas P Krishna, who recently worked on Suriya's Retro, is handling the cinematography, while action choreography will be led by Andy Long of Kalki 2898 AD fame. The production house has hinted at more exciting surprises ahead — starting with the reveal of the music director soon.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rashmika Mandanna's film 'Mysaa' launched in Hyderabad with traditional ceremony
is all set to headline 's directorial 'Mysaa.' On Sunday, the film was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony. Principal photography is set to begin on Monday in Hyderabad, with Rashmika joining the cast from the very first schedule. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film's team shared several pictures from the launch. Taking to their Instagram handle, Unformula Films shared the photo in which Rashmika Mandanna is seen attending the pooja ceremony. "#MYSAA Pooja Ceremony begins with blessings, love and the promise of a beautiful story. Clap by #SureshBabu garu. Camera Switch on by @storytellerkola garu. Script & First shot direction by @hanurpudi garu. Here's to new journeys & soulful storytelling," read the caption. Mysaa "is described as an emotional action thriller rooted in the culturally rich and visually captivating world of the Gond tribes. Rashmika will be seen in a bold and transformative role, portraying a Gond woman with fierce intensity and emotional depth," read a press note. In the coming months, Rashmika will also be seen in 'The Girlfriend'.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rashmika Mandanna begins Mysaa shooting in Hyderabad, see muhurat pics
Rashmika Mandanna begins Mysaa shooting. India Today Entertainment Desk Rashmika Mandanna to begin 'Mysaa' shooting on July 28 The film launched with a muhurat ceremony in Hyderabad The film is directed by Rawindra Pulle Rashmika Mandanna is set to take center stage in Mysaa, a high-octane, female-led action entertainer that's already making waves with its title and first-look poster. The film was officially launched today, July 27, with a puja ceremony. The muhurat ceremony, held in a grand fashion and attended was attended by the film's core team, with film producer Suresh Babu Gaaru and Hanu Raghavapudi. Principal photography for the film is set to begin on July 28 in Hyderabad, with Rashmika Mandanna joining the cast from the very first schedule. The makers shared some photos from the muhurat ceremony on Instagram, along with a heartfelt caption. It read, 'Pooja Ceremony begins with blessings, love and the promise of a beautiful story. Clap by Suresh Babu garu, camera switched on by @storytellerkola garu, and the first shot directed by @hanurpudi garu. Here's to new journeys and soulful storytelling (sic).' 'Mysaa' is described as an emotional action thriller rooted in the culturally rich and visually captivating world of the Gond tribes. Rashmika will be seen in a bold and transformative role, portraying a Gond woman with fierce intensity and emotional depth, a character unlike anything she's played before. 'Mysaa' is produced by Unformula Films, written and directed by Rawindra Pulle. The cinematography will be handled by Shreyaas P Krishna, known for his work on Suriya's 'Retro', while action sequences will be choreographed by internationally acclaimed stunt director Andy Long, who recently worked on 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Unformula Films has teased more major announcements in the coming days, starting with the highly anticipated reveal of the film's music director. Rashmika Mandanna is set to take center stage in Mysaa, a high-octane, female-led action entertainer that's already making waves with its title and first-look poster. The film was officially launched today, July 27, with a puja ceremony. The muhurat ceremony, held in a grand fashion and attended was attended by the film's core team, with film producer Suresh Babu Gaaru and Hanu Raghavapudi. Principal photography for the film is set to begin on July 28 in Hyderabad, with Rashmika Mandanna joining the cast from the very first schedule. The makers shared some photos from the muhurat ceremony on Instagram, along with a heartfelt caption. It read, 'Pooja Ceremony begins with blessings, love and the promise of a beautiful story. Clap by Suresh Babu garu, camera switched on by @storytellerkola garu, and the first shot directed by @hanurpudi garu. Here's to new journeys and soulful storytelling (sic).' 'Mysaa' is described as an emotional action thriller rooted in the culturally rich and visually captivating world of the Gond tribes. Rashmika will be seen in a bold and transformative role, portraying a Gond woman with fierce intensity and emotional depth, a character unlike anything she's played before. 'Mysaa' is produced by Unformula Films, written and directed by Rawindra Pulle. The cinematography will be handled by Shreyaas P Krishna, known for his work on Suriya's 'Retro', while action sequences will be choreographed by internationally acclaimed stunt director Andy Long, who recently worked on 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Unformula Films has teased more major announcements in the coming days, starting with the highly anticipated reveal of the film's music director. Join our WhatsApp Channel
