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Hindustan Times
44 minutes ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi CM prays at Kedarnath, Badrinath shrines
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday offered prayers at the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples in Uttarakhand, marking 100 days of her government in Delhi. 'The experience filled my heart with unique peace and immense energy… it is by the grace of the Lord that I have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving Delhi...I sought Baba's blessings to fulfil the goal of a 'viksit' Delhi,' she said. Gupta later visited the Badrinath temple. She said she sought blessings from the Lord Badrivishal for residents of Delhi. 'My wish is to see our Delhi become a prosperous, clean, and cultured metropolis — where tradition and progress walk hand in hand… 'Developed Delhi' is not just a vision of physical development, but a commitment to build a capital city where basic amenities reach every citizen—where modern healthcare, education, and other services are available to all, enabling Delhi to emerge as a global city,' she said on Monday. On Sunday morning, the CM had visited Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and took a holy dip in the Ganga River along with her family before she went to attend spiritual programmes and also visited several spiritual leaders. In the evening on Sunday, CM Gupta participated in the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Dehradun Diary: Uttarakhand cadre IPS officer quits over family reasons
Armaan Malik looking to settle down in Dehradun? Dehradun is not just another tourist destination. From its verdant fields to the pleasant climate, there's much to love about this city. And none other than YouTuber Armaan Malik has fallen in love with it. He revealed during a recent media interaction that he plans to settle down here with his family for good. 'Whenever I visit this place, I love it. I plan to purchase a house and shift here with my children,' Malik expressed. On the work front, he shared that he has his hands full with multiple projects. When asked to comment on speculation about a third marriage, he simply said, 'People like to talk. Where there is negativity, these things do arise.' U'khand cadre IPS officer quits over family reasons Rachita Juyal, an IPS officer of the 2015 batch in Uttarakhand, has unexpectedly submitted her resignation, citing personal reasons. Her decision to quit has sparked a debate. Reportedly, unforeseen circumstances in her family spurred Juyal to put in her papers. But people are taking this theory with a pinch of salt. Meanwhile, the state government will deliberate on her application, which has been sent to the Chief Secretary's office and the Director General of Police. The IPS officer's departure must be approved from Central authorities, too. More developments on Juyal's unexpected exit are awaited once the dust settles. Kedarnath fraud: 51 sites, 56 bank accounts down The Uttarakhand Police Special Task Force (STF) has shut down around 51 fake websites, blocked as many as 30 WhatsApp & 111 phone numbers and frozen a total of 56 bank accounts used to swindle Kedarnath Yatra pilgrims. Over 37 social media pages have also been taken down. Scammers had reportedly created websites and heavily promoted them on social media to extract money from unsuspecting pilgrims looking for affordable tickets. 'Ensuring the visitors' safety and preventing their exploitation is our priority,' an STF official stated, urging yatris not to fall for rackets being operated by unscrupulous elements. Narendra sethi Our correspondent in Uttarakhand narendrasethi@
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Sara Ali Khan shares what to do when ‘romantic feeling awakens' during the monsoon
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan took to social media to share what she does when that 'romantic feeling awakens' during the monsoon. Taking to Instagram, the 'Simmba' actress shared a couple of her stunning selfies alongside a poetic note. Unleashing her poetic side, Sara wrote, 'Monsoon mein bharo mugge Aur cozy hokar suno Zamaana Lage Romance wali feeling jab jage Think of aapke pyaare sage.' In the images, the actress is seen wearing a stylish, sleek, body-hugging silhouette crafted from bonded crepe. In the candid shots, Sara could be seen striking different poses for the camera. Recently, the 'Kedarnath' actress was spotted at the launch of the song 'Zamaana Lage' from the upcoming film 'Metro… In Dino.' The film's first song from the aromatic drama was released in a star-studded event attended by the cast, including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The music director Pritam, along with singers like Papon and Shashwat Singh, were also present to celebrate the launch. The music video begins on a rainy day with Arijit's soulful vocals setting the mood of love as Aditya's character bids farewell to Sara at the train station. The scene then shifts to Ali and Fatima celebrating Holi together. It also tells the story of Anupam and Neena, shown riding a scooter and strolling through the city. Meanwhile, Pankaj and Konkona's characters enjoy a beach outing, sharing tender and sweet moments. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film delves into the complexities of bittersweet relationships set against a modern backdrop, showcasing the different shades and emotions of love. It serves as a spiritual follow-up to Anurag's 2007 romantic musical, 'Life in a... Metro,' which portrayed the interconnected lives of nine individuals in Mumbai. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, the movie is scheduled for theatrical release on July 4.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Uttarakhand: Divyang Jeevan Joshi creates artwork on pine bark, PM Modi salutes his spirit
People consider pine bark to be useless, but Jeevan Chandra Joshi, a resident of Haldwani in Uttarakhand, is bringing life to wood with his artwork. Without any modern tools, he has carved many life-like figures on the bark with his hands, and people are also amazed to see his creations. He has made many artefacts on this bark, including a replica of pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, traditional drums, musical instruments, conch, Shivling, map of India, etc. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, mentioned the unique wooden artwork of polio-stricken Jeevan Joshi and also praised him. Jeevan Joshi was exhilarated and proud to know that PM Modi praised his artwork publicly. The 65-year-old Jeevan Chandra Joshi, a resident of Katgharia, never let his physical disability affect his art. Today, he is an expert in an art that is being appreciated not only in the country but also abroad. He is the first person to be awarded the Senior Fellowship by the Ministry of Culture for working on pine baguette, i.e. the dried bark of the pine tree. This achievement not only recognises his art but also sets an example that there is no substitute for hard work and dedication. Joshi is suffering from polio. He has had difficulty walking since childhood, but due to his high-flying spirit, he has become self-reliant and has now become an inspiration for others. He learned the art related to wood and bark from his father. The compulsion of not being able to go out of the house forced him to discover a different world within the house. This journey made him a master craftsman. He told IANS that he has been practising this art for 25 to 30 years. He not only adopted this art himself but has now started training some local children in this art as well. He believes that if the government promotes this art, migration from the mountains will stop and local people will get employment. He says that the path to self-employment lies in such arts, and there is a need to preserve and promote them. Meanwhile, local social worker Narendra Sharma said, "Artists like Jeevan Chandra Joshi are our heritage. The government should provide a platform to such people so that their art reaches the new generation. Their story is not just an inspiration, it is a story of change."
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday were targeted because of their family background; Ibrahim Ali Khan expected similar backlash
Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan didn't have the most auspicious debut a few weeks ago, when he starred in the Karan Johar-backed Netflix film Nadaaniyan. Right out of the gate, the film was criticised for its poor acting and a juvenile narrative. But Ibrahim claimed that he saw the criticism coming, after observing what happened to fellow actors Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and his sister, Sara Ali Khan. In an interview with GQ India, Ibrahim said that fans will always target a 'nepo-kid', no matter 'how good they are'. He added, 'I was hoping to join the movies sooner. I realised that the tide was turning when Sara, Janhvi, and Ananya were starting out. Technically speaking, nepotism has been around forever, but these girls became targets.' 'I realised that anyone from a film background looking to debut as an actor from then on was going to face backlash, no matter how good they may be. I was prepared for it but didn't expect it to be so harsh,' added the actor. Trying to live up to your family's legacy can be a daunting task, and in the case of Ibrahim, he has some very big shoes to fill. ALSO READ: Ibrahim Ali Khan answers if he was better in Nadaaniyaan than dad Saif Ali Khan in his debut: 'I inherited a bit of that but…' Both his parents, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, are seasoned actors, even though the latter has not made an appearance on the big screen for quite some time. Ibrahim's grandmother is the great Sharmila Tagore, who made a name for herself working with Satyajit Ray and has a filmography that could outshine even the biggest stars. Even she didn't shy away from admitting that Nadaaniyan was a poor attempt at filmmaking when she said that she did not like the movie. The other three aforementioned actors have also had an uneven track record, as both Sara and Janhvi received appreciation for the debut films Kedarnath (2018) and Dhadak (2018), respectively, but have been criticised for their later films. On the other hand, Ananya faced a lot of backlash for her debut, Student of the Year 2 (2019), but has been praised for the kind of roles she has chosen for herself since then. Nadaaniyan released on Netflix in March, and apart from Ibrahim, the cast of the film included Khushi Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, Jugal Hansraj and Mahima Chaudhary.
