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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Man killed after car rams him into wall in Noida housing society
A 52-year-old man was killed after a car rammed him into a wall in a housing society in Noida Sector 79 on Thursday evening, police said on Friday. The driver and his passenger abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, and police are trying to track them down. The victim was identified as Kishore Nayak, who was from Kendrapara in Odisha and lived at Hilston Society in Noida Sector 79, where he also worked as a maintenance manager. 'At 5pm, Nayak was supervising a team that was working on the housing society's generator. At the same time, a Maruti Suzuki Eeco van was making a turn in a narrow area nearby. But the driver lost control, and the vehicle accelerated towards Nayak, who was standing with three people in front of a wall. The others managed to run away but Nayak was crushed between the van and the wall,' said a police officer, requesting anonymity. Nayak sustained several injuries, including severe head injuries. 'The van driver and his passenger managed to escape and left their vehicle behind,' the officer added. Residents informed the police and rushed Nayak to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to injuries an hour later while undergoing treatment. 'We have registered a case of causing death by negligence under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and seized the vehicle. Investigation revealed that the van has been sold three times since the first purchase. We are trying to track down the vehicle owner and the driver,' said Krishna Gopal Sharma, station house officer, Sector 113 police station.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress Slams Government's 'Sindoor Campaign', Calls It a Political Gimmick
New Delhi: The Congress party on Thursday criticized the Modi government for what it called a "shameful" attempt to use sindoor (vermilion) as a shield to cover up political and diplomatic failures. Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak said, "Sindoor is a symbol of marital commitment, respect, and prosperity, but the Modi government is misusing it for petty political purposes." Referring to the BJP-led government's plan to launch a nationwide "sindoor distribution campaign" from June 9—the day Narendra Modi is expected to take oath for a third term—Nayak questioned its relevance and intent. "Who will benefit from this state-sponsored sindoor?" she asked. "Do the self-proclaimed guardians of Hinduism not know that sindoor is traditionally given by the husband, in-laws, or as a blessing from temples and Shakti Peeths? How can BJP and RSS members distribute sindoor when the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack remain unpunished?" Nayak also questioned the branding of 'Operation Sindoor' with images of Narendra Modi on train tickets, hoardings, and petrol pumps, rather than honoring military personnel. "Why not showcase Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Colonel Sophia Qureshi, or the Army Chief instead? How low will the Modi government stoop to take credit for the armed forces' bravery?" she asked. The Congress further condemned derogatory remarks made by BJP MP Ramchandra Jangra against the widows of soldiers killed in the Pahalgam attack, as well as comments by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah targeting Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Nayak stated that unless such individuals are removed from the party, BJP has no moral right to distribute sindoor in the name of women's honor. She also referenced the online trolling of martyr Vinay Narwal's wife for advocating Hindu-Muslim unity, criticizing the toxic political climate being fostered by the ruling party. Nayak rebuked BJP MLA R.S. Pathania for calling the Air Force "incompetent" and hit out at Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora for saying that the army bows at Modi's feet. "Modi remains silent on these statements," she said, "highlighting the BJP's hypocrisy—praising the armed forces when seeking votes, and insulting them when not." The Congress spokesperson also highlighted the plight of widows from the periods of demonetization, the COVID-19 crisis, and the farmers' protest. "Will the government distribute sindoor to those women too?" she asked, while also pointing to the suffering of widows of farmers and laborers who committed suicide due to unemployment and inflation. In a direct appeal to Indian women, Nayak urged them to question BJP and RSS workers who come to distribute sindoor. "Ask them who is responsible for the Pahalgam attack. Who leaked information to Pakistan? Why was sindoor politicized under pressure from former US President Donald Trump? And why are the symbols of the armed forces and womanhood being used for political gains?"
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sharmila Tagore Interview: Satyajit Ray's films deal with the follies of humans
Tagore points to a 'complex' aspect in Aranyer Din Ratri, the way it deals with the issue of corruption—the fact that the guys offer bribes to the caretaker to get a place to stay in the forest rest house but are blind to the fact that it's to do as much with his lack of scruples as their own encouragement and facilitation of corruption. 'Ray deals with such fundamental quirks and follies of human beings,' says Tagore, adding, 'The hero in Nayak is treated like God, is mobbed and is under pressure. But there's a human being beneath it all. In Devi, the father-in-law deifies his unlettered daughter-in-law. A victim of his dreams, she loses her mind, feels alienated.' Aranyer Din Ratri was shot in Chhipadohar village in Palamu district in Jharkhand (then Bihar) in April and May. 'It was very hot. Trees were all leafless and had a skeletal look in the film. We would shoot for three hours from 5.30 am to about 9 am and then 3 pm to 6 pm, till the light would be good,' recalls Tagore. 'Rest of the time we chatted, bonded and sang and danced with the Santhals, especially on full moon nights. The boys tried the local drink mohua once and swore never to have it again. It left them with such a bad hangover,' she says. The boys stayed in a tin shed and it was so hot that Rabi Ghosh would call himself Robi Pora or Burnt Robi. She remembers her co-actor Simi Garewal and her sister staying in a bungalow in the next village while she had a tiny 10x8 room of the caretaker to live in. There was an air cooler for her which served well in the dry heat. Aranyer Din Ratri is Ray's eighth film to have been presented at Cannes. Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), the first of his Apu trilogy, has played at Cannes thrice. It marked his debut in Cannes, was in the In Competition section and won the Best Human Document Award at the 1956 edition of Cannes. It was part of its Special Screenings programme in 1992 and a restored print featured in the Cannes Classics segment in 2005. Just three years back, in 2022, Pratidwandi (The Adversary) was shown in the same Cannes Classics segment, as was Charulata in 2013.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
EV charger manufacturing gets turbo boost in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's electronic and electrical production ecosystem is diversifying into EV charger manufacturing . Top players such as Delta India and Eaton are looking at the entire range of chargers from small 60 kW to 350 kW as the demand switches towards fast-charging and multiple-charging guns for both big and small EVs. While India's 30,000-strong EV charging network offers huge opportunities, manufacturers are looking to export too. 'We are looking at getting into 60 kW and the 120 kW chargers very soon. We have design work going on because we want to come up with unique features that can be sold both in India and outside,' says Syed Sajjadh Ali, MD-electrical sector, India, Eaton. Eaton, he adds, would come out with its own EV chargers by the end this year. 'This will be the 60 to 120 kW segment, followed by the 240-kW charger by the beginning of next year,' says Ali. Even those well-entrenched in the EV charger business are looking to expand both product line and production as local demand rises. 'We initiated EV charger development early on in 2017-18. Initially, the demand was for lower capacity solutions, such as AC chargers and the Bharat 30-kilowatt chargers,' says Niranjan Nayak, MD, Delta Electronics India . Since then, the market has been shifting towards high kW products. 'While 60 kW was our largest DC offering until last year, we have now launched a 180-kW charger and are ready with a 350-kW product too in anticipation of market growth,' says Nayak. India needs 16,000 crore in capex to meet public EV charging demand in five years, says the FICCI EV Public Charging Infrastructure Roadmap 2030 report. 'People don't want to wait for longer while they are travelling so higher kW products are in demand,' says Nayak. EV charger makers are also offering multiple-gun products so more than one vehicle can be charged simultaneously. 'The more you increase the capacity, 350 kW or 500 kW in future, there can be two or three guns to simultaneously charge the vehicles. This is the second requirement which is coming,' he adds. What's more, the same chargers can be used for e-buses as well as e-cars. TN is one of the front-runners in both EV and EV infrastructure related manufacturing. The state comes in among the top five for EV charging stations set up by oil marketing companies – UP has 2,561 stations, Maharashtra 1,595, Karnataka 1,516, Rajasthan 1,482, and Tamil Nadu 1,448. It has also, in recent years, seen a surge in EV charger manufacturing from IIT Madras-incubated startups such as Plugzmart to the newly announced JV between Epic Energy and Fenfeo Automotive for a factory in Coimbatore. The production push is understandable given how uncertain global supply chains have become. Delta India for instance, says Nayak, manufactures its own core rectifier modules. 'Within our R&D division in India, we have a team of more than 50 engineers focused on EV charging, which collaborates and shares platforms with our global R&D efforts,' he adds. On the manufacturing front, the company has established dedicated production lines at its Krishnagiri plant, 'which we will be expanding'. Its capacity right now: 1,000 a month but 'based on need we can increase', says Nayak. The charger charge is a natural diversification for Tamil Nadu's EV industry. The state already accounts for 70% of India's two-wheeler EV production, with a current manufacturing capacity of 10 million units. It has been attracting big ticket EV investments too with 2024 seeing $2 billion pumped in by Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, a 9,000 crore facility by Tata Motors, the 20,000 crore expansion by Hyundai and the 2,000 crore plans of Stellantis.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Flutes crafted out of NE bamboos go global
1 2 3 Guwahati: Flute makers of the city are witnessing a significant surge in demand for their handcrafted instruments as music practitioners turn to locally manufactured flutes, crediting the superior quality of northeast's indigenous bamboo varieties. Northeast's humid subtropical climate and rich alluvial soil create the ideal growing conditions for several bamboo species, particularly the ones well suited for musical instruments. The most used variety is the Schizostachyum dulloa, known locally as 'dolu bamboo', which grows abundantly in the hilly areas of Assam and other northeastern states. This species has thin walls and narrow bore dimensions, essential for producing flutes with superior acoustics and resonance. A flute-maker and researcher Rahul Nayak, who has been making flutes with his wife's support for over six years, said they witnessed a 50% annual growth in orders over the last five years. "Classical musicians from across the country are now seeking our flutes as northeastern bamboos have lesser nodes and unique tonal qualities," Nayak added. Nayak said bamboos are typically harvested during winter months when moisture content is lowest, then seasoned for six to twelve months in controlled conditions. The manufacturing process remains largely traditional, with artisans carefully selecting bamboo culms based on diameter, wall thickness and natural segmentation. Each flute requires precise measurement and drilling of finger holes, with the bore being fine-tuned through traditional fire-heating techniques. Director in charge of the performing arts department of Gauhati University, Pranjal Saikia, said, "Over the years I have seen tremendous growth in the numbers of flautists, earlier flutes were used mostly in folk songs but pioneers like Prabhat Sarma and Dipak Sarma popularised flute as a musical instrument for classical songs across the state." Saika, who is also a music instructor, added that because of the new National Education Policy (NEP), music as a subject is getting much recognition. Courses related to flutes will also be incorporated in the performing arts course at Gauhati University. Most people learn how to play the flute for a short duration of time and they eventually dropout after learning basic tricks, said Kishore Bharali, a music instructor and flute-maker. There is a significant growth in flute sales but there is a need for qualified music teachers to promote the art form, Bharali added.
