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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
nyt crossword clues: NYT Mini Crossword today for May 29: Clues and full answers revealed
A Daily Ritual for Puzzle Fans NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Across 1 Across: A language commonly heard in Bangkok (Hint: Ends in "I") 5 Across: A well-known sports shoe brand (Hint: Begins with "A") 6 Across: A language family encompassing Swahili (Hint: Begins with "B") 7 Across: Origin of words like 'pajama' and 'khaki' (Hint: Ends in "U") 8 Across: Just a drop of Manhattan, perhaps (Hint: Ends in "P") NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Down ADVERTISEMENT 1 Down: Historic rulers of Russia (Hint: Ends in "S") 2 Down: The third most spoken language globally after English and Mandarin (Hint: Starts with "H") 3 Down: To misbehave (Hint: Begins with "A") 4 Down: A university near Des Moines (Hint: Ends in "U") 5 Down: Capitalized pair with 'Dhabi' (Hint: Ends in "U") NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 29, 2025 1 Across: THAI 5 Across: ASICS 6 Across: BANTU 7 Across: URDU 8 Across: SIP 1 Down: TSARS 2 Down: HINDI 3 Down: ACTUP 4 Down: ISU 5 Down: ABU Puzzle Highlights Language and Culture FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? ADVERTISEMENT How does the Mini Crossword differ from the full NYT Crossword? For thousands of puzzle enthusiasts, the day would be incomplete without a brief but engaging mental warm-up offered by The New York Times' Mini Crossword. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the compact puzzle once again tested the agility of word lovers with clever clues spread across a 5x5 grid. Below, we break down the NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for today's edition, giving players a helping hand — or confirming what they already The Crossword remains The New York Times' flagship word game, accessible to subscribers, the Mini Crossword — available freely and reset each day at 10 p.m. — continues to attract a dedicated many, it accompanies daily staples like Wordle, Connections, and Strands, forming part of a daily ritual of digital puzzle leaned heavily into linguistic clues, with a strong international flavour, challenging solvers to think across geography and history. Whether you're stuck on a single clue or curious about what you missed, the solutions are broken down into Across and Down categories diving into the complete answers, here's a round of NYT crossword clues , as per a report by Parade magazine, for those who prefer solving with just a nudge:For vertical entries, here are the corresponding hints, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine:What stood out in today's edition was the diversity of linguistic references — from THAI and URDU to HINDI and BANTU — showcasing the NYT Mini's penchant for weaving global knowledge into concise, approachable puzzles. Even the wordplay in SIP offered a subtle twist, hinting at both drink size and New York's iconic cocktail NYT Mini Crossword is a condensed version of The New York Times' larger crossword puzzle, featuring a 5x5 grid and quick clues designed to be solved in just a few minutes. It is free to access and resets daily at 10 p.m. the full crossword is a more complex and time-consuming puzzle typically reserved for subscribers, the Mini Crossword is shorter, quicker, and freely available. It serves as a daily warm-up for many word game fans.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm missing out working with the new generation as many go by my on-screen image: Sampath
The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. Acting is where my passion, interest, and happiness lie,' shares actor Sampath as he sits down to chat with us about his defining films and what's next for him. The actor states that he keeps a low profile because he is media shy. 'I think my work should speak for itself. Marketing yourself is important, but you should be responsible about what you say and do as an actor,' he adds. Excerpts: 'IRRFAN KHAN WANTED TO REMAKE AARANYA KAANDAM IN HINDI AND PLAY MY ROLE' The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. He reveals, 'For the aspiring filmmakers in their early 30s, Aaranya Kaandam is a bible. Fahadh Faasil once told me, 'When my films weren't doing well, I went back to America. But then, I watched Aaranya Kaandam and thought there's still hope and came back'. I remember Sriram Raghavan called me after watching the film, and we spoke for 15-20 minutes about its nuances. Even Irrfan Khan wanted to remake it in Hindi and play my role.' 'IT COMFORTS ME TO KNOW THAT I'M IN A POSITION TO SAY NO TO PROJECTS' Sampath informs us that he is quite content with the films he is offered and adds, 'I'm happy that I've reached a stage where I don't want to do everything that comes my way. I'm happy when I sit back and tell myself, 'I said no to four or five projects this month.' It comforts me to know that I'm in a position to say no to projects and that I'm not desperate. Today, when I listen to a script, I know whether it makes sense for me.' 'I'VE BEEN ASKED IF IT WAS EASY TO TURN DOWN RAEES AS IT WAS AN SRK FILM' Even though Sampath isn't against the idea of venturing into Bollywood, he says he is waiting for the right script to come his way. 'I speak Hindi well because I was born in the North. I'm clear that my first Hindi film should leave a mark. I don't want to do something just because it's in Hindi, and the calls I get from there aren't for significant roles. When I turned down Raees , I was asked if it was easy to do that as it was a Shah Rukh Khan film. I replied, 'When I commit to a film, it should make a difference to me as an actor',' he shares. 'I ASKED JASON SANJAY IF HE IS BEING PRESSURED TO BECOME AN ACTOR BECAUSE OF WHOSE SON HE IS' Up next, he will be seen in Vijay 's son Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, Mysskin's Train and Phoenix , starring Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya. 'Sanjay and I had five sittings before I said OK to the film. He always came five minutes before the meetings started, and he was clear about what his story was. What we are shooting has not deviated from the script even by one per cent. I asked him if he is being pressured to become an actor because he is a popular star's son. But he is very clear that he wants to be a director. Mysskin and I have been wanting to work together for a long time. I wouldn't say I'm playing a massive role in Train , but it's important.' The actor is also part of films with Vishwak Sen ( Funky ) and Sharwanand in Telugu, and Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam film Mirage . 'WHAT I DO ON SCREEN IS FOR A LIVING, BUT THAT'S NOT ME' Sampath tells us that going by his onscreen antagonist characters, people develop a preconceived notion of how he is. He states, 'When my writing partner and I pitched a script in Telugu, those who heard it said they never expected such a script from me. I have a certain image due to the negative roles I play, but the story I wrote didn't have a single fight. What I do on screen is for a living, but that's not me. People I've worked with have said, 'We didn't know you were easy to work with. ' The problem is that many go by my on-screen image, but that is not my reality. Maybe that is a reason I might be missing out working with the younger generation because they must be thinking, 'How would it be to work 'Raghuvaran told me to never feel bad about taking prompting' Sampath shares the advice that he received from the late Raghuvaran. 'When I did Bheemaa (2008) with him, I saw how beautifully he would work around prompting. He told me to never feel bad about taking prompting. He said, 'After hearing the lines and before delivering it, there will be a splitsecond gap, and if you can keep your expressions right in that split second, the makers can't chop it off.' I have not gotten used to it,' he says. 'Credit for the success of my gay character in Goa should also go to Pa Ranjith' Sampath considers Daniel, the gay character in Venkat Prabhu's Goa , to be the toughest he has done so far. 'Many people asked me why I was doing Goa . But as an actor, I've never tried to set an image for myself. I thought it was a challenging role, and jumped into it. It was tough dubbing for it. Pa Ranjith, who was Venkat Prabhu's assistant at the time, was also in the studio while I was dubbing. He would tell me to cut the bass in my voice, and it took me a few hours to crack that. He told me the output would come out good if I did that, so I guess the credit should also go to Ranjith.' 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 .
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Bengaluru customer demands bank manager speak Kannada, she declines; video sparks debate: ‘This is India, I'll speak in Hindi'
The Kannada language dispute at an SBI branch in Chandapura, a suburb in South Bengaluru, has triggered widespread backlash after a video of a confrontation between a customer and a bank manager was widely circulated on social media. The now-viral video shows the customer repeatedly urging the bank official to speak in Kannada, while the manager firmly refuses. The exchange quickly escalates, becoming a flashpoint in the ongoing debate around local language use in public services. 'Wait a second, this is Karnataka,' the customer says. 'You have not given me employment,' the bank manager responds. The customer in question goes on to say, 'This is Karnataka, madam,' to which the bank manager replies, 'So? This is India.' As the video progresses, the customer goes on to say, 'Kannada first, madam.' 'I will not speak Kannada for you,' the bank manager says. Despite the manager's refusal, the customer persists, 'So you will never speak in Kannada?' The bank manager says, 'No. I will speak Hindi.' The standoff continues for several minutes, with the conversation reduced to a back-and-forth, 'Hindi-Kannada'. Frustrated, the customer reminds the official of existing rules. 'Madam, this is Karnataka, you should speak Kannada. It's not about the chairman. There is an RBI rule that in that particular state, you must speak the respective language,' he says. 'I will never speak Kannada,' the bank manager says. To this, the customer responds, 'Super, madam, super.' Watch here: I WILL NOT SPEAK KANNADA IN KARNATAKA, NEVER, SPEAK IN HINDI. @TheOfficialSBI Branch manager SBI, surya nagara, anekal taluk KARNATAKA Your Branch manager and staff disrespect the Kannada language, imposing hindi on people of karnataka, misbehaving with customers,on duty times… — ಗುರುದೇವ್ ನಾರಾಯಣ್ 💛❤️ GURUDEV NARAYAN🌿 (@Gurudevnk16) May 20, 2025 The incident has fueled a debate over language, with many on social media slamming the customer for imposing the Kannada language on the bank manager. 'We are unnecessarily fighting Pakistan, we have enough reasons to get divided internally,' a user wrote. 'But let's be clear: you can't force someone to speak a particular language. If SBI transfers a Hindi-speaking employee to Bengaluru, that's not their fault. Expecting basic respect is fair — harassment and hate isn't,' another user commented. 'Services are to be served in local/customer understandable language. There's no substitute to that,' a third user said.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Viral video: 'Language warrior' demands SBI employee to speak in Kannada, she says ‘No'
A viral video purportedly showing an SBI bank official in Karnataka and a customer has added fuel to the already-existing language row. In the video, the customer insists that the official should speak in Kannada, and she retorts that she won't speak the local language. Following the backlash, the woman issued an apology video. ' WILL NOT SPEAK KANNADA IN KARNATAKA, NEVER, SPEAK IN HINDI. @TheOfficialSBI Branch manager SBI, surya nagara, anekal taluk KARNATAKA. Your Branch manager and staff disrespect the Kannada language, imposing Hindi on people of Karnataka, misbehaving with customers, on duty times, not giving service, violated or not following. @RBI rules and guidelines. I urge take action immediately. @nsitharaman,' wrote an X user while posting a video of the row between the official and the customer. In the video, the man recording the video says, 'This is Karnataka, ma'am.' The woman replies, 'This is India.' She continues, 'I will not speak Kannada first,' adding that her mother tongue is Hindi. has reached out to SBI for an official remark on the matter. The report will be updated when the bank responds. In another video, the woman is seen speaking in Kannada with the help of her colleagues. She says, 'If I have hurt anyone, I sincerely apologise. I will try to cooperate and conduct my business in Kannada going forward.' The language row erupted with a post that warned "outsiders in Bengaluru" to learn the language. Following this, people flooded social media with numerous opinionated reactions. While some spoke in favour of speaking Kannada in Karnataka, others argued it's not possible for people to learn various languages spoken in different corners of India. The row also sparked a war of words about North India and South India on social media.
