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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
18-Year Rift! Did Ex-Congress MLA's Daughter Come Between These 2 Tollywood Superstars?
When speaking of the biggest superstars in South Indian cinema, the names Ram Charan and Allu Arjun are bound to surface. Not only are they leading men in Tollywood, but they are also related to each other and were raised together. It's often claimed that a rift once developed between them over an actress, sparking rumours that they did not speak for 18 years. Let's delve into the truth behind these speculations. In the early days of Allu Arjun's career, long before he gained pan-India recognition with Pushpa, there were murmurs about his strong affection for a certain actress. That actress was Neha Sharma, who first garnered attention with the 2007 Telugu film Chirutha. Neha Sharma, who later rose to fame in Bollywood with Crook (2010), began her journey in cinema with that Telugu debut. At the time, reports suggested that she and Allu Arjun had become quite close, with some even claiming she wished to marry him. In 2007, Neha Sharma starred opposite Ram Charan in Chirutha. During the course of the film's production, rumours emerged about an alleged romance between Neha Sharma and Ram Charan. Some gossip even went so far as to claim they had secretly wed and honeymooned together. These reports were said to have deeply upset Allu Arjun, who was heartbroken upon hearing that the woman he reportedly wished to marry had fallen for his cousin. This incident is widely believed to have caused a strain in their relationship, with claims suggesting the two stopped speaking following Chirutha's release, an estrangement said to have lasted 18 years. As the matter gained attention, Ram Charan eventually addressed the rumours publicly. According to a report in The Deccan Chronicle, he refuted the claims of a secret marriage to Neha Sharma during a television interview. He clarified that such baseless speculation could have harmed his relationship with his wife, Upasana. At the time those rumours surfaced, Upasana was a close friend of his, and both were aware that the stories were unfounded. Ram Charan went on to marry Upasana in 2012, and the couple welcomed a daughter in 2023. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun found love with Sneha Reddy, whom he married in 2011; they now have two children. Both stars have since gone on to achieve international acclaim with films like RRR and Pushpa. Today, they remain among the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema. However, it is said that a distance still exists between them. When attending public events, they are often seen keeping to themselves. That said, there is no concrete evidence linking Neha Sharma to their alleged falling out. The true reason for the apparent estrangement remains unknown, though it continues to be a subject of discussion within the industry. As for Neha Sharma, she is the daughter of Ajay Sharma, a former Congress MLA from Bhagalpur, Bihar. She currently resides in Mumbai with her sister, Ayesha Sharma, who is also active in Hindi cinema. Neha Sharma is now focusing her efforts on web series and digital ventures.
Washington Post
08-08-2025
- General
- Washington Post
NYC opens nation's first publicly funded homeless shelter for trans people
New York City has opened what officials say is the nation's first publicly funded homeless shelter dedicated to transgender and gender nonconforming people. The Queens shelter, called Ace's Place, which officially opened this week, will be fully funded by the city at a cost of nearly $66 million over the next five years, according to Neha Sharma, a spokesperson for the city's social services department. Destination Tomorrow, a Bronx LGBTQ+ center, will run the facility in partnership with the city.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Admission under RTE: Shravasti tops UP in enrolling poor kids in pvt schools
Shravasti district ranks first in Uttar Pradesh for enrolling the most number of poor children in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. in the academic session 2025–26. Gonda secured second place, while Basti stood third, according to a government spokesperson. Under the RTE, applications are invited from parents falling within the eligible category. After reviewing the applications, children are selected through a lottery system (For Representation) Shravasti was assigned a target to admit 465 children to private schools for 2025–26 academic session. Against this, 460 children or 98.92 percent of the target were admitted. Shravasti district magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi said continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the education system in the district. Several key steps were taken to enrol children in schools under the Right to Education (RTE). He said, 'A comprehensive campaign was launched to fulfil the objective of providing equal educational rights to all children.' Gonda DM Neha Sharma said for the 2025–26 academic session, the district achieved 95% of its RTE admission target. Out of the allotted 2,079 seats in private schools, 1,975 children were successfully enrolled, securing Gonda the second position in the state. Similarly, Basti secured the third rank by admitting 553 children out of a target of 591, with a success rate of 93.57 percent. Firozabad stood fourth by enrolling 4,060 children out of a target of 4,358, achieving a rate of 93.16 percent. Balrampur secured the fifth rank by admitting 712 out of 771 children, achieving 92.35 percent. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently arranged for the free admission of a girl from Moradabad to a private school during a Janata Darshan event and took responsibility for her education, reflecting his sensitivity. Giving priority to this mission, the government is actively ensuring the admission of economically weaker children to private schools under the RTE. How admissions are done under RTE Under the RTE, applications are invited from parents falling within the eligible category. After reviewing the applications, children are selected through a lottery system. This process is carried out in four phases. Selected children are then admitted to the schools. Under the RTE Act, 25 percent of seats in private schools are reserved for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. The government bears the full cost of education under RTE. In addition to paying the school fees, the government also provides parents with ₹5,000 for books and stationery.
Otago Daily Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Home detention for role in defrauding Oranga Tamariki of more than $2m
The husband of a former Oranga Tamariki employee who helped his wife defraud the agency of more than $2 million has been sentenced to 12 months' home detention. Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May after he and his wife Neha Sharma kept their marriage secret and funnelled public money through his construction company Divine Connection Ltd. Neha Sharma, who was jailed for three years in May, kept the conflict of interest concealed as she approved the company's invoices, got him jobs that could have been carried out by other companies and even carried out work for the company during office hours. Less than two weeks after the Serious Fraud Office knocked on their front door, the couple booked two one-way business class to India, after transferring just under $800,000 overseas. Justice Eaton said he seriously considered jailing Sharma but sentenced him to home detention in order for him to seek rehabilitation and support his daughter. "The attitude you have displayed is worrying. It is indicative of a lack of accountability and does in my view display a degree of entitlement, perhaps arrogance," he said. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) director Karen Chang said Sharma and his wife took advantage of her position of trust for their own financial gain. "It is critical that we disrupt behaviour of this kind, which damages the integrity of our public institutions and threatens our reputation as a safe place to invest and do business," she said. "Corrupt behaviour by public servants is a key focus for the SFO, and we are currently advancing initiatives that will strengthen the New Zealand public sector's overall resilience to fraud and corruption." The SFO filed charges against the couple in 2023 alleging Neha Sharma had provided false references to secure her role at Oranga Tamariki where she managed aspects of properties in the Canterbury region, including maintenance, upkeep, and modifications. Neha Sharma set up her husband's company as a contractor without declaring a conflict of interest and then assigned work to this company over others suppliers, at a cost of $2.1 million to Oranga Tamariki. She then applied for a role at the transport agency, for which she also provided a false reference. The SFO said police seized the funds the couple had transferred. It said proceedings to return them to New Zealand were underway, while the High Court had issued a restraining order over the couple's properties in New Zealand. Chang thanked the police and Indian authorities for their swift action and the co-operation of Oranga Tamariki and the transport agency in the investigation.
RNZ News
19-06-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Husband of Oranga Tamariki employee gets home detention for role in defrauding agency of more than $2m
Amandeep Sharma in court in May. Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown The husband of a former Oranga Tamariki employee who helped his wife defraud the agency of more than $2 million has been sentenced to 12 months' home detention. Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May after he and his wife Neha Sharma kept their marriage secret and funnelled public money through his construction company Divine Connection Ltd. Neha Sharma, who was jailed for three years in May, kept the conflict of interest concealed as she approved the company's invoices, got him jobs that could have been carried out by other companies and even carried out work for the company during office hours. Less than two weeks after the Serious Fraud Office knocked on their front door, the couple booked two one-way business class to India, after transferring just under $800,000 overseas. Justice Eaton said he seriously considered jailing Sharma but sentenced him to home detention in order for him to seek rehabilitation and support his daughter. "The attitude you have displayed is worrying. It is indicative of a lack of accountability and does in my view display a degree of entitlement, perhaps arrogance," he said. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) director Karen Chang said Sharma and his wife took advantage of her position of trust for their own financial gain. "It is critical that we disrupt behaviour of this kind, which damages the integrity of our public institutions and threatens our reputation as a safe place to invest and do business," she said. "Corrupt behaviour by public servants is a key focus for the SFO, and we are currently advancing initiatives that will strengthen the New Zealand public sector's overall resilience to fraud and corruption." The SFO filed charges against the couple in 2023 alleging Neha Sharma had provided false references to secure her role at Oranga Tamariki where she managed aspects of properties in the Canterbury region, including maintenance, upkeep, and modifications. Neha Sharma set up her husband's company as a contractor without declaring a conflict of interest and then assigned work to this company over others suppliers, at a cost of $2.1 million to Oranga Tamariki. She then applied for a role at the transport agency, for which she also provided a false reference. The SFO said police seized the funds the couple had transferred. It said proceedings to return them to New Zealand were underway, while the High Court had issued a restraining order over the couple's properties in New Zealand. Chang thanked the police and Indian authorities for their swift action and the co-operation of Oranga Tamariki and the transport agency in the investigation.
