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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash Ghai recalls Jackie Shroff's Hero: 'Took courage to produce a film with new hero'
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is credited with introducing some prominent faces to the entertainment industry, one of them being Jackie Shroff , who made his Bollywood debut with the 1983 romantic entertainer, "Hero". It has been 43 years since the movie reached the cinema halls and Jackie has not looked back since. Ghai used social media to thank his entire team, along with the actors, distributors, and financiers, who contributed to making Mukta Arts what it is today. 01:00 Salman Khan to start 'Hero' remake next year He further claimed that it took a lot of courage to make a movie with a debutant and deliver a massive hit like "Hero". Ghai penned on his Instagram, "You need to have a courage to produce a FILM with NEW HERO on big scale with creative freedom to make a block buster like HERO which ran for 75 weeks n its music is still haunting. After 43 years." The 'Taal' maker added, "Thanks to my team my actors n distributors n financier who supported me to establish MUKTA ARTS in 1982. Post HERO mukta arts groomed many stars who are legends today n produced 42 films under blessed." With Meenakshi Sheshadri as the leading lady, "Hero" also starred Sanjeev Kumar , Neeta Mehta, Shammi Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Madan Puri, Bindu, Bharat Bhushan, Shakti Kapoor, Urmila Bhatt, Shaikh Azad, and Suresh Oberoi in crucial roles, along with others. The project reached the cinema halls on December 16, 1983, and turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, strengthening Shroff's position as a bankable lead actor. Following the box office triumph, "Hero" was remade in Telugu and Kannada back in the 1980s. The movie was also retold in 2015 with the same title. It featured debutantes Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty as the lead pair. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pee Dee first responders receive Duke Energy severe weather grants
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence County first responders are among several Pee Dee agencies receiving grants from Duke Energy to help with severe weather emergency preparedness. Florence County and the city of Florence Fire Department received grants totaling $20,000 and $14,000, respectively. Duke Energy is awarding $500,000 to 38 nonprofit groups and government agencies across South Carolina through its Helping Emergency Response Organizations grant program, also known as HERO. Florence County officials will use the money to pay for a utility task vehicle, or UTV, and road barricades that will help officials prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, Duke Energy said in a news release. The city fire department will use the money to install a vehicle repeater system for communications equipment to keep lines of communication open when power outages anddamaged infrastructure disable traditional radio systems. 'Reliable communication is the backbone of effective emergency response, and during recent severe weather events, we've experienced firsthand how dangerous gaps in communication can be — for both our firefighters and the citizens we serve,' Florence Fire Chief Shannon Tanner said. 'This funding will allow us to implement a much-needed vehicle repeater system, enhancing our ability to coordinate resources, protect lives and maintain operational control when conditions are at their worst. We're grateful for Duke Energy's continued partnership and commitment to helping communities like Florence build resilience where it matters most.' Marion County is also receiving a $20,000 grant that will help fund emergency management software used to plan for and monitor evacuation activities during emergencies and track structures within a flood zone. 'The past offers us valuable insights into the outcomes of previous disasters; insights we can study, record and learn from,' said Justin Turner, the county's emergency management director. 'This knowledge empowers us to make informed, critical decisions for our communities. By learning from history and planning ahead, we equip ourselves to face the uncertainty of tomorrow's storms.' Others receiving grants include: City of Hartsville, $17,500 to help pay for a utility task vehicle, or ATV, and road barricades that will enhance the city's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Dillon County Emergency Services, $20,000 to buy a standby generator for use when severe weather events create multiday power outages. City of Lake City, $6,000 to buy additional handheld multiband radios so firefighters can communicate more effectively. Georgetown County, $12,000 to pay for additional radio equipment to allow the emergency operations center to communicate with state and other partner agencies when other communication systems are inoperable after a severe weather event. 'The one thing our company and communities learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is you can never be too prepared for severe weather events,' said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's South Carolina president. 'Now more than ever, we are committed to providing our fellow first responders the tools and training they need to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.' * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India's markets regulator greenlights Hero Fincorp's $430 million IPO
May 28 (Reuters) - India's markets regulator on Wednesday approved Hero Fincorp's ( opens new tab initial public offering, according to a notification on its website. The IPO of the financial arm of two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp ( opens new tab is valued at 36.68 billion rupees (about $430 million). It consists of a fresh issue of shares worth 21 billion rupees and shareholders will sell stocks worth 15.68 billion rupees, as per the prospectus. Hero Fincorp's IPO comes at a time when investor sentiment has taken a hit due to global trade and geopolitical tensions. Companies seeking to tap the Indian capital market have either delayed or downsized their IPOs this year, including LG Electronics India ( opens new tab. The value of shares sold in India at IPOs is down 5% year-on-year in 2025, LSEG data from early-May showed, while the number of issues has dropped 31%. The blue-chip Nifty 50 (.NSEI), opens new tab is down about 6% from record-highs hit in September. ($1 = 85.3500 Indian rupees)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend drivers should keep safety on their minds
Going on a road trip this Memorial Day weekend? The Georgia Department of Public Safety is encouraging drivers to play it safe on the busy holiday streets. You will likely see Georgia Highway Patrol troopers and other members of law enforcement out on patrol this weekend, watching for possible impaired drivers and other road hazards. Troopers will also participate in Operation Observation on Friday, sponsored by the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'We want everyone to enjoy this holiday weekend with family and friends by focusing on your driving behavior and minimizing distractions that could lead to serious or even fatal consequences,' said Col. William W. Hitchens, III, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer driving season. AAA said 87% of Americans, or about 45.1 million people, will be traveling by car at least 50 miles away from their home this Memorial Day weekend. RELATED STORIES: AAA recommends pre-trip checks on vehicles before Memorial Day weekend Lake Lanier closures: Number of parks closing will be scaled back, US Rep. says The last time this many people left home for the holiday was 2005. Want to beat the traffic? It seems the best bet is to leave early. Here are the best, and worst, times to hit the road during Memorial Day weekend, according to Inrix, a traffic intelligence company: Thursday Best: Before 12 pm. Worst: 1 - 9 p.m. Friday Best: Before 11 a.m. Worst: 12 – 8 p.m Saturday Best: Before 12 p.m. Worst: 2 – 6 p.m Sunday Best: Before 1 p.m. Worst: 1 – 5 p.m. Here are some travel tips to keep you and your loved ones safe as you travel this weekend: Observe the posted speed limits, and all traffic laws and signals. Do not drive impaired. Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seatbelt and children are in the appropriate child safety seat. Show common courtesy to other motorists and pedestrians on the roads. Pay attention to large trucks and buses. Do not drive distracted. Georgia is a hands-free state, which means no texting while driving. If you have an emergency on the road, please contact 911 or dial *GSP to be connected to the Georgia State Patrol Post closest to your location. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Those who need assistance on the roadway can dial 511 to request Georgia Department of Transportation's CHAMP (Coordinated Highway Assistance and Maintenance Program), a free service covering interstates outside of metro Atlanta (except I-59 and I-24), or HERO (Highway Emergency Response Operators) for assistance in the Metro Atlanta area. CHAMP and HERO can help stranded drivers, change tires, maintain traffic flow and even identify several vehicle maintenance problems. For more information and to view traffic cameras, download the 511 Georgia app or visit This year's 78-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday. Eleven traffic deaths were investigated by state and local law enforcement officials during Memorial Day holiday weekend last year. Troopers also issued more than 14,000 citations, made more than 500 DUI arrests and investigated more than 500 crashes that resulted in more than 250 injuries.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway kick off '100 Days of Summer' in South Jersey
Anyone using the Atlantic City Expressway to go to the Jersey Shore on Friday may want to time their trip to take advantage of a freebie at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza. From 4-5 p.m. Friday, any driver passing eastbound through the plaza is to have their tolls paid by Chickie's & Pete's. The bar and restaurant chain picks up the tab there every year as the company ownership's way of celebrating Memorial Day. Also on May 23, the expressway operator, South Jersey Transportation Authority, is to kick off its annual '100 Days of Summer' programming at the nearby Farley Service Plaza. The plaza is at milepost 21.3, not far from the toll station. More: Memorial Day 2025 events planned across South Jersey. See the listing. The authority's Executive Director Stephen Dougherty announced the program lineup last week. 'There's truly something for all ages from restaurants, car show, health check-ups, artisanal crafts, books, jewelry, and even a petting zoo for the kids,' he said. Some of the features: WIP Sports Radio and WHPT 1210 Talk Radio hosts are to distribute prizes. Ron's Gardens of Hammonton staff is to be at the plaza this day throughout the summer with fresh produce, fruits and garden plants. The authority is to exhibit its conservation and wildlife programs. Atlantic City International Airport Fire Department members are to display their trucks and equipment. Staff from the farm and zoo animal rescue sanctuary Funny Farm is to be attending. A Sidewalk Chalk Fun Zone to be set up for children interested in art. Sixty businesses, vendors and artists include Atlantic Cape Community College, Carmine's, Comcast, On the Town Food Tours, The Irish Pub, AtlantiCare, Holiday Inn Express, and the Atlantic County Library System. There's also to be a dozen of local merchants offering gift items, jewelry, clothing and other goods. Food trucks are a new addition. They include DonutNV, Mister Softee, CrawDaddy's Cajun and TACOS Al Carbon. The Hero Campaign is to showcase two HERO Patrol Cars. Classic car owners and fans have a designated lot for cruising. All cruisers are to receive a goodie bag containing a dash plaque, shammy, chip clip and an insurance card holder. The first 50 registrants are also to receive a road core celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Atlantic City Expressway this July. There is a fenced-in area for people to walk their pets. The plaza also has a 9/11 memorial and a 22-foot brass replica of the battleship USS New Jersey open for the public to see. More: Atlantic City air show 2025: It's back, after the 2024 cancellation. What to know. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Chickie's & Pete's restaurant to pay tolls in South Jersey on May 23
