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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
NIRCA reachs out to over 47,000 farmers in AP, TN, Karnataka, West Bengal to document their challenges
National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA-Rajahmundry) Director Maganti Seshu Madhav on Friday said that the scientists have reached out to over 47,000 farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal to document their challenges in the cultivation of commercial crops and introduce technologies developed by the institute. As many as 29 teams are involved in field visits as part of the one-month programme under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), which will end on June 12. The NIRCA, formerly known as Central Tobacco Institute (CTRI), has adopted a new mandate in the research on value-added products and post-harvesting technologies of five commercial crops - Tobacco, Turmeric, Castor, Ashwagandha and Chilli. Speaking to the media at a press conference here, Mr. Madhav said, 'The farmers are expecting short-duration varieties of respective commercial crops, intensive vaccination drives in the dairy sector and elimination of various diseases in maize, chilli and tobacco. All these challenges will be shared with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research'. Mr. Madhav further added that the farmers are being advocated to adopt natural farming and mechanisation for more revenue from the commercial crops.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When apathy shrouds pain
Lucknow: Play 'Kafan' based on story by the same name written by Munshi Premchand was staged on last day of drama festival, Premchand Rangotsav. Organised by Kashish Arts and Welfare Society and culture department, New Delhi, the play was held at the International Buddhist Research Centre on Wednesday. The plot revolves around a groaning pregnant woman, wife of Madhav and daughter-in-law of Gheesu. The woman weeps in distress of labour pain in a hut at night, while Gheesu urges her to keep quiet. Madhav and Gheesu ignore the woman's pain and keep eating roasted potatoes, stolen by Madhav. The woman dies struggling with pain. The duo collects money from villagers for her funeral, but instead of performing her last rites with the money, they buy liquor. Characters in the play were played by Sheelu Malik, Vipin Kumar, and Ram Naresh Maurya.
Scroll.in
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
‘Criminal Justice – A Family Matter' review: All in a day's work for Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra
Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra has gone from being one of the reasons to follow the Criminal Justice series to being the main attraction. The formidable lawyer, whose sangfroid comes wrapped in a steeliness forged by his humble origins, was introduced in the JioHotstar show's first season in 2019. In the fourth and latest season, Madhav is once again at the front and centre of the proceedings. In the third season from 2022, Madhav had moved from the back of a Maruti van into his own office. Vertical mobility awaits Madhav in Criminal Justice – A Family Matter. He is offered a position in a prestigious law firm. But before that, Madhav – part attorney and part detective – must solve the mystery of who has slashed a nurse's throat, and why. Roshni (Asha Negi) is found dead at the apartment of her lover, the surgeon Raj (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub). Although Raj is separated from his wife Anju (Surveen Chawla), they share parenting responsibilities of their Asperger's syndrome-affected daughter Ira (Khushi Bhardwaj). Raj is an instant suspect, as is Anju, who lives in the apartment across from Raj. Among the returning characters are the advocate Mandira (Mita Vashisht), public prosecutor Lekha (Shweta Basu Prasad) and police inspector Gauri (Kalyanee Mulay). Madhav's super-chirpy wife Ratna (Khushboo Atre) is back too, promoted from beauty parlour owner to unofficial paralegal – a contrivance that gives Ratna something to do in a show that doesn't really have room for her. Directed by Rohan Sippy – who also helmed the second and third editions – the Hindi-language A Family Matter is an improvement on its most recent, overwrought season. The latest eight-episode series is based on a story by Harman Wadala, Rahul Ved Prakash, Varsha Ramachandran and Riya Poojary, and a screenplay by Wadala, Sandeep Jain and Sameer Mishra. The themes include temptation – a partnership for Madhav, Roshni's unwise dalliance with Raj, the efforts of Lekha and Mandira to avenge their previous defeats by Madhav. Mandira dismisses Madhav as the 'fluke artist of the century'. There are some missteps for Madhav and his assistants Shivani (Barkha Singh) and Deep (Aatm Prakash Mishra) as they develop their defence. This being a legal drama with heavy lashings of a detective thriller, the focus is on the investigation rather than meaningful character development. Inspector Gauri pursues leads with eyeball-straining zeal, but she is no match for Madhav's Sherlockian laser gaze. The ample twists and red herrings provide a distraction from the lip service paid to 'justice for all'. Madhav's gradual entry into the upper reaches of society, coupled with Ratna's aspirational ways, allow a subtle class bias to creep into Criminal Justice. Larger questions of the meaning of justice for victims and perpetrators have been set aside for a jolly good time in Madhav Mishra's delightful company. The series has settled for mild fireworks inside the courtroom and light comedy outside it, chiefly emanating chiefly from Madhav's textbook Hindi-aided drollery. The most engrossing scenes revolve around the cross-examination of witnesses, which gives Madhav pause for thought – is his folksy approach always successful? This is the only extent to which Madhav grows as a character. Pankaj Tripathi is typically superb as Madhav, smoothly moving from self-deprecating wit to empathy. But the lack of a serious challenger to Madhav is glaring, despite impressive efforts by the advocates played by Shweta Basu Prasad and Mita Vashisht. The easy-going tone sobers up only in the presence of Surveen Chawla's murder accused. Chawla is excellent as Anju, whose personality has hidden layers and secrets. Chawla plays Anju with the right correct of gravitas and feeling, giving A Family Matter much-needed heft. Play
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Man, son drown in well in Udupi; financial stress suspected
Udupi: A man allegedly distressed over unpaid loans jumped into a well and drowned in Tekkatte village, Kundapur, on Thursday. His son, who tried to rescue him, also lost his life in the attempt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased are Madhav, 60, and his son Prasad, 23. In her complaint, Tara, 55, Madhav's wife, stated that both her husband and son worked at a petrol bunk near Basrur Moorkai. She said the couple took loans from three cooperative societies. The inability to repay the loans since Covid took a toll on Madhav's mental health, and he often spoke about ending his life, she alleged. Around 6am on Thursday, Madhav jumped into the well in front of their house. To save his father, Prasad followed him into the water. Tara also jumped in to rescue them, but was unable to save either. Since she could swim, she clung to a pipe inside the well until villagers arrived and pulled her out. A case has been registered at Kota police station under Section 194 of the BNSS.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Criminal Justice A Family Matter trailer: Pankaj Tripathi is the sword, steed and shield as another complicated legal drama unfolds. Watch
Ever since the first season of Criminal Justice found its way to the various screens of this country, actor Pankaj Tripathi's portrayal of lawyer Madhav Mishra has gripped the audience and their attention. After a long wait the show is coming back with a new and exciting season, where things will get more personal and twisted, hence the name 'A Family Matter'. JioHotstar just dropped the trailer for the new season, and Madhav will again be fighting an uphill battle trying to defend his client Dr Raj Nagpal, played by Mohd. Zeeshan Ayub. We are introduced to the case in hand at the start of the trailer, and Raj has been accused of killing his girlfriend Roshni Saluja, played by Asha Negi. Raj is already a married man, and his wife Anju, played by Surveen Chawla, seeks out the help of Madhav. As the lawyer familiarises himself with the case, he assures his client and tells him, 'I am your sword, steed and shield in this battle.' Raj clarifies that he didn't kill Roshni, and he was actually trying to save her, as we see a shot of him holding on to her body drenched in blood. ALSO READ: Samay Raina makes first public appearance after India's Got Latent row, smiles when asked about show's return. Watch On the other side, Inspector Gauri is questioning potential witnesses and people from the same apartment complex, where two different people acknowledge Raj and Roshni's extra-marital affair, and one even says, 'People like Raj don't leave their wives; they just have minor transgressions.' Without a doubt it is quite easy to point the finger at the married couple when the victim is the 'other woman', and that's exactly what happens as Anju also gets arrested as a co-conspirator. Her lawyer also enters this already confusing ordeal, and Madhav makes a witty remark about a third team entering an already ongoing match. With the story getting more twisted with each facet revealed and the public prosecutor Lekha Agastya, played by Shweta Basu Prasad, breathing down Madhav's and his client's necks, loyalties and relationships will surely be tested in the new season of the courtroom drama. Apart from Pankaj Tripathi, the cast of the series will include Mohd. Zeeshan Ayub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, Kalyanee Mulay, and Shewta Basu Prasad. The series will be available to stream on JioHotstar from May 29.
