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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Modern couple, ancient tradition: Why a woman chose to marry two brothers
On India Uncovered, where you get three stories from across the country in one article: 1. Why a woman married two brothers of her own free will, 2. It's mules to MSc for this Kedarnath ponyman who is headed to IIT-M, 3. The two science teachers who took TV series 'Breaking Bad' a little too seriously when they cooked up drugs at home
Scroll.in
2 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
Uttarkashi helicopter crash: Chopper hit overhead cable while trying to land, says report
The helicopter that crashed in Uttarkhand's Uttarkashi district on May 8 struck an overhead fibre cable with its main rotor blade while attempting to land, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said on Saturday, The New Indian Express reported. In its preliminary report, the division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation that investigates such accidents said that the 'aircraft failed to land and subsequently tumbled down the hillside, eventually coming to rest against a tree roughly 250 feet into a gorge'. Six persons, including the pilot, were killed and one injured after the helicopter crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi on May 8. The helicopter, belonging to AeroTrans Services Private Limited, had taken off from a helipad in Dehradun and was heading to the Gangotri Dham of the Char Dham Yatra circuit. The circuit is a Hindu pilgrimage to the four shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, all of which are in Uttarakhand. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, in its report, said that the helicopter lifted off from the Kharsali airpad at 8.11 am and the accident happened at 8.35 am in Gangnani, PTI reported. The helicopter was destroyed in the crash, but there was no fire, it added. The helicopter flew for 20 minutes before descending from its assigned altitude, the report said. 'Initially, the pilot attempted to land on the Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road (NH 34) near Gangnani in Uttarkashi,' the news agency quoted the report as saying. 'During the landing attempt, the helicopter's main rotor blade struck an overhead fibre cable running parallel to the road.' The report said that this caused the aircraft to lose control and plunge into a gorge. The helicopter, which was powered by an engine built by Rolls Royce, was manufactured in 2008. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau also said the United States' National Transportation Safety Board and Canada's Transportation Safety Board have appointed official representatives and technical advisors to assist with the investigation. 'The investigation team is working closely with them to decide the next steps needed to find the exact cause of the crash,' the report said. 'Records obtained from various stakeholders are currently being scrutinised.' The report comes amid mounting safety concerns about such helicopter accidents in the state. On June 15, seven persons died in Rudraprayag district after a helicopter carrying pilgrims taking part in the Char Dham Yatra crashed near the Gaurikund area. This was the fifth helicopter accident in Uttarakhand in about 40 days. In the wake of the accidents, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has formed a high-level committee chaired by Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauli to draft a standard operating procedure for helicopter services in the state.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Badri-Kedar Temple Committee seeking legal advice over construction of replica of Kedarnath temple in Samajwadi Party's bastion Etawah
Opposing the construction of the replica of Kedarnath temple in Samajwadi Party's (SP) bastion, Etawah, the authorities of Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) said on Saturday (July 19, 2025) that they are seeking legal advice in the matter. The priest community in Uttarakhand is also up in arms against the temple project, launched by former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav. The construction of over 70 feet tall Kedareshwar Mahadev Temple, which looks exactly like Kedarnath temple, started in 2021. Being built at the approximate cost of ₹50 crore in front of Safari Park in Etawah, the home turf of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and is likely to be completed in the next six months. Akhilesh Yadav had recently shared a video of the temple on social stirring controversy over the same. Condemning the move of building the replica of a temple of 'religious and mythological importance', BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi said that Kedarnath temple is one of the 11 Jyotirlinga and it should not be copied in any way. 'It is mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas that Kedarnath Dham is located in the Himalayan region, hence the replica temple of this important religious place should not be built elsewhere, it is against religious beliefs,' he said. Mr. Dwivedi added that appropriate steps will be taken after legal opinion in the matter. he added that BKTC has also brought in the notice of the state government. Suresh Semwal, president of Char Dham Teerth Purohit Mahapanchyat, the body of priests associated with char dham temples, said that construction of the replica of Kedarnath temple in Etawah is not only tampering with religious sentiments of people but also an attack on the identity and tradition of the Hindu temples. 'It is an insult to faith of millions of Hindus. If Uttarakhand government will not take appropriate measure to stop the construction of the temple in Etawah, the priest community will be forced to move to court,' he added. After a Statewide agitation by the priest community last year, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) lead Uttarakhand government had pushed for a halt on the proposed construction of Kedarnath temple in Delhi's Burari. The project in Burari was inaugurated by the chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami who faced a lot of heat over the same. After both political pressure from the Opposition Congress and from the Char Dham temple priests, the State government had proposed in the Cabinet to make take legal action on the misuse of the name of Char Dham temples.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Haridwar seers protest building of Kedareshwar temple by Akhilesh Yadav in UP's Etawah
Prominent seers here on Saturday opposed the alleged construction of a temple named Kedareshwar Dham on the lines of the Kedarnath shrine by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav at Uttar Pradesh's Etawah. Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindrapuri said by building a temple in Etawah as a replica of the 12th Jyotirlinga situated in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Yadav has hatched a "big conspiracy" against Sanatan Dharma and to belittle the importance of the centuries old Himalayan temple. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category others Data Science Management MCA Others Project Management Finance Data Analytics healthcare Digital Marketing Operations Management Artificial Intelligence PGDM Leadership Healthcare CXO Cybersecurity Technology Degree Data Science Product Management Design Thinking MBA Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Ravindrapuri is also the president of Mansa Devi Temple trust and Secretary of Panchayati Shri Niranjani Akhara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad is with the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee and the priests on this issue and strongly condemns this act of Akhilesh Yadav, he said. Instead of replicating Kedarnath, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister should build another temple dedicated to lord Shiva, he said. Live Events Mahamandaleshwar Swami Lalitananda Giri also said that the construction of Kedareshwar temple in Etawah is wrong. A temple of Lord Shiva under any other name can be built anywhere but building a temple anywhere else in the name of the 12th Jyotirlinga is wrong, Giri said. Earlier, an attempt was made to build a temple on the lines of Kedarnath in Delhi but the idea was dropped after vehement protests from the priests of Kedarnath.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Sara Ali Khan Revealed She Lost 45 Kg Weight With A No-Sugar And No-Milk Diet Plus Cardio
Sara Ali Khan's new movie Metro... In Dino is in theatres, marking another major moment in her acting career. Always passionate about films and acting, Sara Ali Khan knew early on that she wanted to be a part of the Hindi film industry. That dream motivated her to lose weight and make some lifestyle changes that would help her achieve her goals. Sara Ali Khan's Weight Loss: How Much Did She Lose? Sara Ali Khan's weight loss transformation has inspired many, especially girls who have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS - a condition that causes hormonal imbalances, and even causes weight gain. The 29-year-old actor has shed the extra kilos despite the condition that makes losing weight quite difficult due to its effects on metabolism and hormone levels. With determination and dedication, the Kedarnath actor managed to lose about 45 kg with a mix of a healthy diet, cardio, and strength training exercises. Sara Ali Khan went from 96 kg to 51 kg by sticking to lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and daily exercise. How Did Sara Ali Khan Lose Weight? In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia aka Beerbiceps, Sara Ali Khan had talked about her weight loss and how she lost a whopping 45 kg. She revealed that director Karan Johar made her lose weight, who wanted to offer a film to her but asked her to lose 'half of her' weight. When asked what inspired her to lose weight, she said, "I was huge, man. It was not healthy on any level. It was hormonally affecting me, which still happens. Every time I overeat or when I am touching that 60 kg mark, you can start seeing that I am not okay." Sara Ali Khan adopted a holistic approach that combined consistent workouts, a disciplined diet, and professional guidance. Sara Ali Khan resorted to a mix of cardio exercises such as cycling, running, and Pilates, strength training, and functional workouts. Sara also incorporated yoga and dance to keep her sessions engaging. On some days, she trained for over an hour, and she made exercise a daily priority rather than a chore. As for her diet, Sara Ali Khan eliminated all the junk food, refined sugar, and processed carbs from her life during her weight loss journey. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she said that she follows a strict "no sugar, no milk, and no carbs" diet. Sara Ali Khan Still Struggles With Weight The Atrangi Re actor said that she has been facing problems with her weight even after her drastic weight loss. "My things became chunky, my face became big, that really does happen. I really have to be extremely mindful of what I am eating. It's very important for me to stay on track with weight," she told Ranveer Allahbadia. Sara Ali Khan said that she gets worried when she touches the "60 kg mark. You can start seeing that I am not okay". "You definitely should keep a check on what you are eating because it affects more than just your visual appearance; it affects your hormonal balance, and that is extremely important," she said. Sara Ali Khan's story goes beyond the numbers on a scale. For her, losing weight was important not just for her career but for her physical and mental well-being. She talks openly about how fitness helped her manage her PCOS, boost her confidence, and gain clarity in life.
