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Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Groom's dad attacked over inter-caste marriage tiff
A man was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted in Ludhiana by the family members of a woman who had recently married against her their wish. The incident happened in Gill Colony, Daba, on Saturday night. The victim, Jayant Kumar, was reportedly taken from his home by the woman's angry relatives after his son, Sooraj Kumar, married Mandeep Kaur through court on June 3. The couple had gone into hiding after their marriage. Sooraj's mother, Sarita Devi, said her son worked in a private company and was in a relationship with Mandeep, his colleague. Despite opposition from Mandeep's family, they got married and went to live together at an unknown location. Sarita said that on June 7, Mandeep's brothers — Vikramjit, Jaswinder, and Narinder Singh — along with their uncle Manjeet Singh and an associate named Kaushal, came to their house and demanded to know the couple's location. When the family said they didn't know, the group forcefully took Jayant Kumar with them. 'They kidnapped my husband and left. I saw Kaushal, my son's friend, helping them. I called the police right away,' said Sarita. She added that after the police contacted the accused, they sent her husband back in an auto-rickshaw. He had been badly beaten. Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Gurwinder Singh from Daba police station said an FIR has been registered under Sections 140(3) (kidnapping) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the accused, who are all from the Sahnewal area. He said arrests would be made soon. 'The medical report of Jayant Kumar is awaited. More charges could be added based on the report,' he said. Similar incident in May Earlier, on May 17, a woman was abducted from her home in Ghalib Kalan village by the enraged family members of a girl who had allegedly eloped with the woman's nephew. The Jagraon Sadar police rescued the woman within hours and arrested four persons involved in the crime within hours. The victim, Kirna Devi, aunt of migrant labourer Jai Kumar, was forcibly taken from her home around 11pm by four members of the aggrieved family. Jai Kumar, a native of Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh and currently working at a farmhouse in Ghalib Kalan, had reportedly eloped with a girl from the Jhansi-based family, promising to marry her. A case in connection with the elopement had already been registered against him at a police station in Jhansi.
ITV News
14-05-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Couple welcome baby girl after eight years of infertility caused by polycystic ovary syndrome
A woman who lives with condition that affects the ovaries has "finally" welcomed a baby girl with her husband after eight years of infertility. Devika Digpal, 35, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when she was 13 and left to deal with a range of symptoms, from weight gain to excess hair. But it wasn't until she met her now husband Mandeep, and started to think about having a family, that she realised the condition was affecting her infertility. Devika said: "We were back and forth with the doctors seeing what was possible. IVF, fertility treatment. There are times when I just didn't want to be here anymore. PCOS really affects your mental health too." PCOS is a common condition that affects how ovaries work which in turn can impact periods and hormones and make it harder to get pregnant. The condition is thought to be very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 women and birthing people and is the leading cause of infertility in the UK. The couple, from Stockport, Cheshire, saved thousands for private ovulation treatment and welcomed their baby girl, called Harpreet, in November. "She has changed our lives for the better", Mandeep said. "She has completed our life." But Devika believes there is no real support out there for women living with the PCOS and more specialists should be available to help manage symptoms. "We have specialists for so many other conditions," Devika said. "I feel like it's not fair on women because they are not getting the support they truly deserve." Rachel Mormon, the chair of PCOS charity Verity, says one of the reason why PCOS is not widely spoken about is because there is still a taboo around women's health. But that could all soon change as Verity are now involved in an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The first major project of the APPG is a Parliamentary Inquiry into the diagnosis and management of PCOS in the UK. Rachel said: "Women are not satisfied. They are often gaslit, they are ignored, they are dismissed so we're really excited for the potential for change that the APPG could bring. What are the three main features of PCOS? Irregular periods – which means your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (ovulation) Excess androgen – high levels of "male" hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair Polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) that surround the eggs (but despite the name, you do not actually have cysts if you have PCOS) If you have at least two of these features, you may be diagnosed with PCOS. Other symptoms include Difficulty getting pregnant as a result of irregular ovulation or no ovulation Weight gain Thinning hair and hair loss from the head Oily skin or acne What is PCOS caused by? The exact cause of PCOS is unknown but it is related to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including high levels of insulin, according to the NHS. Insulin is a hormone that controls sugar levels in the body. Many women with PCOS are resistant to the action of insulin in their body and produce higher levels of insulin to overcome this. This contributes to the increased production and activity of hormones like testosterone.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mom of two first learnt bike at 45. Then she quit her job and at 50 she is a pro on the road
Growing up in a world where dreams were dictated by laws and tradition, Mandeep Merwah never imagined she'd one day ride a motorcycle across Indian highways , wind in her hair and freedom in her heart. Born into a conservative environment where riding a bike was not just frowned upon but illegal for women, Mandeep grew up dreaming of leather jackets and winding terrains she could never ride through. But today, at 50, she's not only a biker—she's a Guinness World Record holder, an artist, a mentor, and a symbol of liberation for women chasing long-buried dreams. In an interview with Humans of Bombay , Mandeep shared how her story began when her family migrated to the Middle East from India when she was just four years old. As a child, she was mesmerized by TV races, where bikers in leather jackets carved paths through unexplored terrains. But for women in the region during the 1980s, biking wasn't just frowned upon—it was outright illegal. 'My free-spirited nature was held back, and although I dreamt of riding, I knew that wish could never become a reality,' she recalled. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo Still, driven by curiosity, she once disguised herself as a man just to ride pillion on a friend's bike. The thrill she felt as the bike gained speed was a momentary rebellion, a taste of freedom she wouldn't forget. Unable to pursue biking, Mandeep channeled her creativity elsewhere. She nurtured her artistic spirit and became a graphic designer, slowly building a successful career in advertising. After getting married, raising children, and becoming a household name in the Middle East's creative circuits, she longed for something more—something hers. 'After four decades in the Middle East, I craved a new life altogether,' she said. That life awaited her in India. At 45, Mandeep took a leap of faith and moved back to India with her family. Surrounded by new friendships and a supportive biking community , she finally voiced a desire she had silenced for too long: 'I want to learn to ride.' And she did—on a Royal Enfield Bullet, no less. 'The feeling of riding was indescribable; I felt liberated as I accelerated ahead,' she said. Her transformation was more than personal—it became communal. Mandeep began riding across India with fellow bikers, not just exploring its landscapes but advocating for road safety along the way. When people questioned her—'Iss umar mein kya zarurat hein?'—she held her ground, backed by the unwavering support of her family. In 2016, she turned her passion into purpose by starting to train others, especially women, to ride. 'I was surprised at how many women in their late 50s showed interest!' she said. Their stories echoed her own, rooted in years of suppression and a burning desire to break free. Whether it was proving their families wrong or just rediscovering their own strength, Mandeep was there to help them take the handlebars of their own lives. But biking is only one side of her journey. Mandeep is also a Guinness World Record holder for creating the largest crochet blanket in the world. Today, she's known fondly as the 'artist on a motorcycle.' On her road trips, she doesn't just ride—she connects. She stops by homes, learns stories, and leaves behind more than memories—she paints furniture, infusing them with creativity and soul. Through both yarn and engines, she threads together courage, passion, and community.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Jilted lover shoots girlfriend, her sis, attempts suicide
Gorakhpur: In a chilling incident, a youth barged into a house in Gorakhpur's Civil Lines area and opened fire at his girlfriend and her teenage younger sister before attempting to take his own life. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in the Cantonment area. DM, SSP and other officials visited the victim's house. SSP Gaurav Grover said, " Mandeep Yadav , 25, a resident of Khadihani village in Azamgarh, a distant relative, reached the girl's house at Civil Lines around 1pm on Friday, armed with a country-made pistol. He confronted 22-year-old Pooja, who reportedly rejected his marriage proposal. Enraged, Mandeep shot her." "As her younger sister Nancy tried to intervene, he shot her too in the abdomen. Following the attack, Mandeep stepped out and shot himself in the chest near the entrance," the SSP added. Hearing gunshots, the girls' mother, who was in another room, rushed in to find all three lying in a pool of blood. Neighbours gathered soon after and alerted the police. The victims were first taken to the district hospital and later referred to BRD Medical College. The girls' father, junior assistant in the agriculture department, had died during the COVID-19 pandemic. The SSP said that police has not received and written complaint from the family so far.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three arrested with illegal arms near Sukho Majri bypass in Panchkula
The anti-narcotics cell of the district police arrested three individuals with weapons near the Sukho Majri bypass on Sunday, said officials. They were planning to kill someone, the police added. The arrested have been identified as Mandeep, 31, of Batour village, Amandeep, 23, from Kheda Wali village, and Vicky, 22, from Fatehpur village. Acting on a tip of, the police conducted a raid and stopped their vehicle. The three occupants were subsequently apprehended. Illegal firearms and ammunition were recovered from the accused, police said. One country-made pistol and four live cartridges were seized from Mandeep, one country-made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from Amandeep, while Vicky was carrying one country-made pistol and one live cartridge. Police investigations revealed that the trio had allegedly come to execute the murder at the direction of Harsimran Singh, alias Seemu, originally from Nabipur village in Ambala and currently residing in Germany. Seemu was expected to provide the assailants with a photograph and the location of their intended target. Authorities suspect the motive behind the planned attack stems from an old rivalry. Harsimran Singh is also under suspicion for his involvement in a recent attack on a person named Goldy in Raipur Rani, said police, adding that Harsimran has a criminal history, with several cases of illegal mining and quarrels registered against him. Vicky and Mandeep also have past records of being booked in quarrel cases and were currently out on bail. The investigation also revealed that the accused had procured the illegal weapons from Uttar Pradesh and Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Pinjore police registered a case against the three individuals yesterday under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act and Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on a complaint filed by SI Praveen Kumar. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
