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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Blind date: ‘Pick a number higher than 10. The company, restaurant and atmosphere were simply the best'
What were you hoping for? A story to tell. First impressions? Tall, charming and the first to arrive. I had hoped to so I could be composed and in control, but my phone is rubbish so I couldn't follow the directions. What did you talk about? Brexshit and the fallout with which we are living. We had a cheers to my friend's mum, Brenda, who had the most wonderful funeral earlier in the day, and a cheers to Jayesh's mum, whose birthday it would've been. Most awkward moment? We decided the food mess on my side of the table was not worth mentioning. So, no awkward moments. Good table manners? Impeccable. Best thing about Jayesh? I got an incredibly warm welcome. We cut straight to the chase about the wine (really fab choice by Jayesh). Our political opinions and suchlike were on a par, and he is generous to a fault. Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together questions will I be asked?We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what's on your mind. Can I choose who I match with?No, it's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be. Can I pick the photograph?No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones. What personal details will appear?Your first name, job and age. How should I answer?Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online. Will I see the other person's answers?No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details. Will you find me The One?We'll try! Marriage! Babies! Can I do it in my home town?Only if it's in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere. How to applyEmail Would you introduce Jayesh to your friends? Of course – my friends are inquisitive (nosy), so it would be nice. Describe Jayesh in three words. Very engaging person. What do you think Jayesh made of you? Not at all a messy eater – pretty sure of that. Did you go on somewhere? Couldn't really – it was a school night. And … did you kiss? Guardian, please! If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? My phone, to guide me in the right direction. Marks out of 10? Pick a number higher than 10. The company, restaurant and atmosphere were simply the best. Would you meet again? We promised the restaurant a revisit. What were you hoping for? A fun night out and not to make a fool of myself. First impressions? Imelda is a charming, happy lady and put me at ease immediately. What did you talk about? Life experiences, politics, Brexshit … We talked so much I can't remember what we talked about. Most awkward moment? Me being early. Good table manners? Absolutely perfect. Best thing about Imelda? Putting me at ease, and her Irish accent. Would you introduce Imelda to your friends? No, I think they'd like Imelda more than me! Yes, of course, no reason not to. Describe Imelda in three words. Sensitive, caring lady. What do you think Imelda made of you? No idea – I probably talked too much. Did you go on somewhere? We were the last in the restaurant, so Imelda walked me to my station. And … did you kiss? We had three hugs. The connection felt more friendly – but ours will be a great friendship, that's for sure. If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? We could have carried on talking for longer, but it was getting late. Marks out of 10? 10. Would you meet again? Yes. We are going back to Cord for a taster menu, as friends. Imelda and Jayesh ate at Cord, London EC4. Fancy a blind date? Email
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Blind date: ‘Pick a number higher than 10. The company, restaurant and atmosphere were simply the best'
What were you hoping for? A story to tell. First impressions? Tall, charming and the first to arrive. I had hoped to so I could be composed and in control, but my phone is rubbish so I couldn't follow the directions. What did you talk about? Brexshit and the fallout with which we are living. We had a cheers to my friend's mum, Brenda, who had the most wonderful funeral earlier in the day, and a cheers to Jayesh's mum, whose birthday it would've been. Most awkward moment? We decided the food mess on my side of the table was not worth mentioning. So, no awkward moments. Good table manners? Impeccable. Best thing about Jayesh? I got an incredibly warm welcome. We cut straight to the chase about the wine (really fab choice by Jayesh). Our political opinions and suchlike were on a par, and he is generous to a fault. Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together questions will I be asked?We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what's on your mind. Can I choose who I match with?No, it's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be. Can I pick the photograph?No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones. What personal details will appear?Your first name, job and age. How should I answer?Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online. Will I see the other person's answers?No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details. Will you find me The One?We'll try! Marriage! Babies! Can I do it in my home town?Only if it's in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere. How to applyEmail Would you introduce Jayesh to your friends? Of course – my friends are inquisitive (nosy), so it would be nice. Describe Jayesh in three words. Very engaging person. What do you think Jayesh made of you? Not at all a messy eater – pretty sure of that. Did you go on somewhere? Couldn't really – it was a school night. And … did you kiss? Guardian, please! If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? My phone, to guide me in the right direction. Marks out of 10? Pick a number higher than 10. The company, restaurant and atmosphere were simply the best. Would you meet again? We promised the restaurant a revisit. What were you hoping for? A fun night out and not to make a fool of myself. First impressions? Imelda is a charming, happy lady and put me at ease immediately. What did you talk about? Life experiences, politics, Brexshit … We talked so much I can't remember what we talked about. Most awkward moment? Me being early. Good table manners? Absolutely perfect. Best thing about Imelda? Putting me at ease, and her Irish accent. Would you introduce Imelda to your friends? No, I think they'd like Imelda more than me! Yes, of course, no reason not to. Describe Imelda in three words. Sensitive, caring lady. What do you think Imelda made of you? No idea – I probably talked too much. Did you go on somewhere? We were the last in the restaurant, so Imelda walked me to my station. And … did you kiss? We had three hugs. The connection felt more friendly – but ours will be a great friendship, that's for sure. If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? We could have carried on talking for longer, but it was getting late. Marks out of 10? 10. Would you meet again? Yes. We are going back to Cord for a taster menu, as friends. Imelda and Jayesh ate at Cord, London EC4. Fancy a blind date? Email
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nakul Roshan Sahdev: I never really paid attention to the insider vs outsider debate
Nakul Roshan Sahdev, known for his roles in 'Gully Boy' and 'Pagglait,' is making his debut as a lead in 'Murderbaad.' Nakul Roshan Sahdev debuted as a lead for the film Murderbaad . Sharing his excitement for it, he says, 'What drew me to the script was Jayesh's character arc and how he constantly blurs the line between right and wrong. I imagined Jayesh's inner struggle—how his condition isolates him and keeps him from truly connecting with society. " Despite having no industry connections, Nakul has made a space for himself with performances in Gully Boy and Pagglait. 'I've always been clear about what I want to do in life. I never really paid attention to the insider vs. outsider debate. I'm here to take cinema to the next level—not just to be part of something or some group. The relationships I've built along the way have become my chosen family. Even if they stop making films tomorrow, they'll still be my people. My relationships aren't transactional—they're built on genuine connection.' As someone with no backing or connections in Bollywood, what kept you going through the quieter phases of your career? "I dream, I achieve. It's that simple. Whatever I've dreamt of, I've made it happen. And I'll keep doing that. I never focus on the aftermath or the results—I just do what I want to do. That's what keeps me going."
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Alleging inadequate compensation, South Gujarat farmers to organise tractor rally against power corporation
With work on a power transmission line from Kutch to Navsari underway, several farmers of South Gujarat have alleged that they have not received adequate compensation in lieu of their agricultural fields being used to install electricity towers. On Sunday, a number of these farmers from around 50 villages in Olpad taluka gathered at Anand Ashram in Bhadol village to protest against the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The farmers, gathered under the aegis of Khedut Samaj Gujarat (KSG), announced plans to take out a tractor rally this week in Surat. Jayesh Patel, the state president of KSG, a farmers' body, said, 'We have held a meeting with the farmers of Olpad taluka, and there are many such farmers in different villages in four more talukas in Surat district. We will conduct a joint meeting with them in the coming days to make the farmers aware of their right to compensation, and also invite them to participate in the tractor rally.' Jayesh said, 'A big corporate company has set up a renewable power plant at Khavda in Kutch. Through this plant, the company will generate 30,000 megawatts of power through solar and wind power. On behalf of the corporate company, the PGCIL is working to set up transmission lines and electric towers, which will pass through eight districts in Gujarat.' Jayesh said, 'We have taken complaints from the affected farmers, and they were assured a compensation amount of Rs 1.34 crore each for the electric towers installed and transmission lines passing through the agricultural fields. The farmers have been paid a far lower amount. We have determined the tower's base area to be 247 meters. A high-voltage transmission line of 765 kVDC will pass through it. We are not opposing the work, but we want the farmers to be fairly compensated.' Surat district KSG president Ramesh Patel said, 'Generally, if a power line passes through any agricultural field, the price of that field goes down. In the coming days, we will make a representation to the government to get the transmission line passed through the sea coast area so that the agricultural field does not get affected.' In the coming days, KSG is planning to organise a joint meeting with the affected farmers of Olpad, Mangrol, Palsana, Bardoli and Kamrej talukas. They will also hold a meeting with the affected farmers from Navsari and Bharuch. KSG members have appealed to the affected farmers to prepare to join the protest rally. KSG's Surat district president Parimal Patel was also present at the meeting, among others. Officials of PGCI could not be contacted for comment.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Startup Mantra: Waste is money, say founders of Scrapdeal
Perhaps it is the learning at engineering schools that sometimes sows small seeds of entrepreneurial thinking. Jayesh Pakhale was at the end of his mechanical engineering course at Sinhagad College and had to prepare to leave his hostel room. 'When I was in the final year of my graduation, I found myself with a surplus of old college journals, books, and newspapers that I needed to dispose of. I set out to find a local 'kabadiwala' in the market who could come to my place and collect all the scrap material at a fair price. Unfortunately, I was unable to find one. They all required me to transport the heavy 100kg+ material to their shop, which simply wasn't feasible.' (From left) Jayesh Pakhale, founder & CEO; Ganesh Pakhale, co-founder & COO; Vaibhav Pakhale, co-founder & CFO. (HT PHOTO) That made him think. How did senior citizens, and working professionals manage to disburse their waste? Surely this simple job must be quite a task for them. He set about to do some research on the subject. Says Jayesh, 'As luck would have it, I had an uncle who already had a shop in Pune related to this line of work. He was generous enough to share valuable information and contact numbers of various vendors. This became the basic foundation for my new business venture 'Scrapdeal' which was registered in 2021.' Initial steps Fired by his experience, Jayesh worked out a method that he thought would work. 'I felt that people should be able to simply request for scrap collection and the material be it books, plastic, metal, e-waste, even clothes, anything at all should be collected at their doorstep. There should be a proper weighing scale and payment should be made immediately. The rates should be made known to all beforehand.' He wanted to offer his customers a more convenient solution. Taking a cue from the online food delivery apps Jayesh felt that the same service should be extended to scrap collection. So he needed an app. Says Jayesh, 'But I was a mechanical engineering student and had no idea about app development, so I approached some friends with computer and IT engineering expertise and asked them if they would build me one. They were kind enough to lend a hand in creating a basic Android application for my scrap business. This app was eventually launched on January 10, 2019, during the final semester of my graduation.' Challenges ahead Now Jayesh had to get customers who would request scrap collection. The first thing he did was reach out to his college network by sharing the app link in his college WhatsApp groups. He also distributed pamphlets in areas near the college. Says Jayesh, 'The response from fellow students and friends was a truly fulfilling experience.' But, getting orders was only one part of the job. Now Jayesh had to deliver the service. 'I started this business with ₹1,000 which was part of my pocket money and borrowed some money from my older brother Chetan. I used my two-wheeler and borrowed a weighing machine from my uncle. I carried two big sacks and drove myself to the locations from where the requests came. I weighed the scrap and my pocket money was used to make immediate payment.' As soon as he had finished paying for his purchase he'd segregate his waste material at his rented flat and take it to the wholesaler. He'd sell off his scrap and then go for the next round of collection. In the early days, he would collect around 500 kg of material. 'I would buy it, segregate it myself and then sell it to the wholesaler. I would buy it at around ₹7 or ₹8 and sell it at two to two and a half times at the wholesaler.' And so his purchasing power increased with every round of collection. All was chugging along till Covid hit the city. 'That was a seriously dark time for me. To keep some money coming in I even started a tea stall at Sinhgad Road. In those days my business was struggling to stay afloat, so I turned to my family for help and support. Fortunately, my cousins, Vaibhav Pakhale and Ganesh Pakhale were interested in joining the company. In 2021 together we invested ₹1 lakh equally and converted my proprietorship firm to a partnership firm.' In time, Covid abated and their partnership firm started its journey on the growth path. Making progress From collecting 500 kgs of scrap per month individually to now more than 100 tonnes has been quite a journey. The three founders have divided the work amongst themselves. Says Jayesh, 'Vaibhav manages the finances, Ganesh is involved in the operations and I look after the marketing and technical end.' Of course, now they do not do the collection themselves. They have hired 30+ people who are trained in the process of doorstep collection and segregation. The process involves collecting various types of scrap materials and then carefully categorizing them. Once sorted, the segregated materials are sold to authorized recyclers at market rates. Says Ganesh, 'Each category of material is directed to specific recyclers, depending on the type. It's important to note that each vendor operates on a different credit cycle and has specific policies. Additionally, the rates for all materials are subject to fluctuations based on daily, weekly, or monthly market conditions.' The market rate depends on various factors. Says Ganesh, 'Government policies, demand-supply all impact the rate we get from wholesalers. For example, the government has mandated that companies have to use a minimum of 30% recycled plastic. This means the demand for items like Pet bottles increases' Funding Scrapdeal has rented out a 4,000 sq ft warehouse space where their scarp is segregated for sale. They pay a rent of ₹1 lakh per month and along with salaries operate on a 60-70% gross margin. Says Vaibhav, 'Our operating cost is about 30% and we have an ROI (Return on Investment) of 15-20% EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). ScrapDeal is totally self-funded and with their own working capital is now generating a ₹2crore+ revenue profitably. Competition 'Only a few companies are operating in the same segment as ours. Notable among them are and These companies offer their services in various cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, and Lucknow. However, none of them currently provide services in Pune, or the next serviceable city, Mumbai, which gives us an additional advantage in these untapped markets. While there are numerous other management companies, none of them operate in the B2C segment, which presents a vast and relatively unexplored market for us to tap into,' says Jayesh. Jayesh is confident that it is their efficient execution that is a differentiating factor. Says he, 'We ensure timely waste collection, maintain a user-friendly app, provide exceptional customer service, and offer a distinct value proposition. By focusing on streamlined processes, we simply outpace the competition.' Future plans Scrapdeal aims to set up dedicated recycling units in major metropolitan areas such as Mumbai and Bengaluru and expand into more new markets. 'Our ultimate ambition is to emerge as the most trusted partner and industry leader in the waste management sector. We hope that more and more gets recycled leading to zero untreated waste,' he says.
