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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Madhya Pradesh: Woman rescued after getting stuck between train and platform while trying to board moving train
BHOPAL: A female passenger had a close call with death at Ashok Nagar railway station on Thursday when she got trapped between a train and the platform while attempting to board the moving train after stepping off to get water. The rescue team had to dismantle a portion of the platform to rescue the woman. The incident occurred when Madhu Lakshakar, a 30-year-old from Aligarh (Rajasthan), got off the train no. 20472 Lalgarh-Puri Express to fetch water. 'A portion of platform cut by drill machine to rescue woman' As after a brief halt the train started moving, Madhu rushed to board it but she could not get hold of the foot-rest, and slipped into the gap between the moving train and platform. Passengers and railway staff raised an alarm and pulled the emergency chain to stop the train. The Govt Railway Police (GRP) Ashok Nagar, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and station staff quickly arrived to rescue the woman. GRP constable Ashok Nagar Abhishek Chauhan procured a hammer machine (drill machine) and with the help of other railway personnel cut through a portion of the platform. After a 30-minute operation, Madhu was rescued and rushed to the district hospital Ashok Nagar, for urgent medical attention where her condition is said to be stable. GRP constable Chauhan said the woman was precariously positioned near the train wheel with hardly any space to carry out the rescue work. Their initial platform-breaking attempts were unsuccessful as the woman began losing consciousness, so a portion had to be cut to take her out. TNN
New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Cochin Shipyard Limited backed startups set for DRDO projects
KOCHI: Artificial Intelligence solutions for port operations, Naval UAVs, under water navigation and diver communication system, and load assisted rotary stabilising system. These are among a range of technological innovations — developed by startups — that are being considered for Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) projects. The maritime solutions attracted visitors at Ushus Sangamam, an exhibition of innovations developed by startups Cochin Shipyard had incubated in association with IIT Madras and IIM Kozhikode. The shipyard's Dolphin Club hosted the event on Monday. Cochin Shipyard has earmarked a corpus of `50 crore for the USHUS programme, with Rs 6.9 crore already invested in 16 startups, generating over 70 high-skilled employment opportunities for young professionals. 'In India, there is no dedicated startup funding scheme for the maritime space,' Cochin Shipyard chairman Madhu S Nair told TNIE. 'These innovations are not restricted to ship building or ship repair, which is our forte. Many of these ideas are exciting and look very positive and strong. We are actually using some of these in the projects for DRDO and others,' he said. Cochin Shipyard is committed to funding and supporting deep-tech and innovative startups in the maritime sector, he said. 'We look forward to building long-term, sustainable partnerships with startups to develop a vibrant, self-sustaining innovation ecosystem,' Madhu said. Through seed funding, Cochin Shipyard provides Rs 50 lakh each to the startups to develop the technology and Rs 1 crore each for a pilot project scheme where they have to prove the technology. In the third stage, the shipyard gives a commitment and invests in the technology. 'We haven't yet made any investment but we are evaluating a few possibilities. We have covered 16 startups through seed funding and the pilot programme. It is a very clear affirmation that we aren't doing this for any brownie points, but with the belief this is the way forward. We are happy to support innovation and are ready to commit more money into the system,' Madhu said. The startup ecosystem in India is booming, with quite a lot of initiatives on the horizon.
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Fatima Sana Shaikh Shares Fun BTS With Vivek Soni From Aap Jaisa Koi Set: ‘I Still Don't Fully Get…'
Fatima Sana Shaikh shares BTS pics with Aap Jaisa Koi director Vivek Soni, thanks him for trusting her with the role of Madhu in the heartwarming Netflix film. Fatima Sana Shaikh is ruling hearts with her two recently released films, Aap Jaisa Koi and Metro… In Dino. As both movies are receiving high praise from audiences, the actress took to Instagram to share a series of pictures with Aap Jaisa Koi director Vivek Soni and thanked him for giving her the role. While sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the film's set, she wrote, 'From our daily selfies to your strange sense of humour that I still don't fully get… working with you has been a ride. You're a walking, talking Bollywood encyclopaedia (I still don't know how you remember every song, every scene. You are mad!) and then there is this monk-like calmness in you." She further added, 'Thank you for creating Madhu and trusting me with her. It's been such a joy being part of your cinematic and magical little world @ In some of the pictures shared on her Instagram, Fatima can be seen chatting with Vivek, while others show the duo posing for cute selfies. Check out the post below: About Aap Jaisa Koi R Madhavan plays 42-year-old Shrenu Tripathi in Aap Jaisa Koi, while Fatima Sana Shaikh portrays Madhu Bose. The film brings audiences a heartwarming family drama that celebrates connection, companionship, and the beauty of discovering 'Barabari Wala Pyaar' in the most unexpected circumstances. Set across the distinct worlds of Jamshedpur and Kolkata, the film follows Shrenu, a man shaped by habit and tradition, as he begins to re-examine long-held beliefs about masculinity, companionship, and emotional expression. In Madhu, a spirited woman who refuses to shrink herself to fit societal moulds, he finds not just a romantic partner but a mirror to his own conditioning. As the two navigate family expectations, emotional baggage, and the weight of societal norms, Aap Jaisa Koi becomes a story not just about romance, but about reclaiming a woman's agency. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment's Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, Aap Jaisa Koi was released on Netflix on July 11. First Published: July 22, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Aap Jaisa Koi' movie review: Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh in a charming yet uneven rom-com
With every other 'big-budget' film trying to outdo itself with choreographed, exhausting action sequences, special effects, and over-the-top theatrics, the slow, sweet charm of a simple rom-com is much missed. Aap Jaisa Koi, Dharma Productions' latest streaming on Netflix begins with a nod to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai of course, the bubblegum rom-com of the 2000s that felt like a romance launchpad for the millennials of that era. Romance and dating however seems to have unrecognisably evolved since then, and Aap Jaisa Koi attempts to bring alive this modern love; a tale of opposites, their environs, and the struggle to find THE ONE. Shrirenu Tripathi (R Madhavan), 42 year old Sanskrit professor in Jamshedpur who swings between grumpy and sweet grapples with singledom and trying to find a romantic partner. He is a great conversationalist on the phone, but struggles to not become a quaking mess once he meets women in-person, and is facing a string of rejections. His bachelor status is always on his mind of course, but is also great fodder for his family, friends and even his students at school. Aap Jaisa Koi (Hindi) Director: Vivek Soni Cast: R. Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh Runtime: 110 minutes Storyline: A longtime bachelor finds himself dealing with internal biases and societal expectations when he falls in love with a younger woman who is starkly different from him Fortunes change however, when an alliance comes through his family's neighbours for Madhu Bose (Fatima Sana Shaikh), a 32 year old French teacher. She is sweet, witty and charming, and Shri begins to loosen up around her, despite his disbelief that she seems to actually fancy him given their differences in age and pretty much everything. She's drawn to his old-world charm, his simpleness and the decent, uncomplicated man he seems to be. And for him, he just cannot seem to believe his luck. Shri and Madhu slowly get to know each other over coffee dates, old movie screenings, and walks by the river in a rain-washed, stunningly framed Kolkata with a lovely soundtrack. They trade sweet nothings in their favourite languages, and even when Shri constantly says he isn't unique or special, Madhu is steadfast in her feelings for him — she simply asks him to deal with it. Even though the film takes a rather sudden turn and Shri doesn't seem to be the simple, uncomplicated man Madhu has fallen for, it doesn't feel too surprising. His male ego, chauvinistic ideals, and notions of how in line women should be feel all too familiar. At home, Shri's conservative brother Bhanu(Manish Chaudhary) has afterall been preaching these ideals for a while now and we don't see Shri jump up to defend his niece or his brother's wife (an excellent Ayesha Raza) even once. Madhu is however shocked, given how her large, progressive Bengali family has seemingly eschewed these conservative notions. Aap Jaisa Koi is largely sweet and charming when it focuses solely on its main characters. But the film's uneven writing is a result of it trying to deal with everything, everywhere all at once. Problems crop up with multiple characters onscreen, there are parallel storylines that seem to be built up only for it to be dealt with hurriedly, and sudden realisations and monologues replace a more gradual redemption arc. The lead couple have an age-gap, but it is rather refreshing that this doesn't make for unnecessary theatrics at the start. When Shri is forced to confront his judgement, and being called a chauvinistic pig, he of course blames it on his age and being a 'simple man'. It is impressive that the film attempts to tackle patriarchy within a household as well, with Ayesha not just shamed for desires by her husband, but also ridiculed for her ambition. This is an environment where men take pride in 'allowing' their women to get things done. Aap Jaisa Koi's problem however is not knowing which part of the story to deal with to the fullest and as a result, the film feels like a muddle of several great ideas that lack some much needed depth and nuance. While Madhavan seems to be at home playing the bumbling, yet largely sweet Shri, who is forced to confront his patriarchal mindset and insecurities, Fatima Sana Shaikh often comes off looking awkward and stilted. They work well as a couple onscreen and yet, seem to miss a bit of that sparkle that a romance like this needed. Great ideas and charm aside, Aap Jaisa Koi feels like squandered potential given how it could have worked better as a romance that focussed solely on its leads. The contrasting families and their ideals make for interesting viewing, but Madhu and Shri needed their own film to figure out their feelings, sans some convenient family drama. Aap Jaisa Koi is currently streaming on Netflix
New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Unable to afford ambulance, man carries daughter's body on trolley rickshaw for postmortem in Odisha
BALASORE: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man was forced to carry his 17-year-old daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for around 7 km to a community health centre in Balasore's Baliapal for postmortem after reportedly failing to afford an ambulance. Asha Bindhani, a minor girl suffering from mental illness, reportedly died by suicide on Thursday afternoon in Deula village under Baliapal police limits. After spotting her, locals informed her father Madhu Bindhani and the police. Madhu, a daily wage labourer, rushed to the spot and found his daughter dead. Shortly after, police arrived and advised him to take the body to the Baliapal CHC for postmortem. Madhu contacted an ambulance service, but the driver allegedly demanded Rs 1,200 for transporting the 'dead body'. The desperate father also sought help from the government's 108 emergency ambulance service. However, he was reportedly told that the service does not cover transportation of deceased persons.
