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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Niyati Joshi announces her exit from the show; says ‘Nothing lasts forever'
Television actress Niyati Joshi, popularly known for her role as Swarna in the TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has made an exit from the show. She shared a post on social media confirming the same. The actress was associated with the show for over six years. Niyati took to her Instagram stories and shared a long note confirming her exit from the show. She recalled her memories on the show and expressed gratitude to the fans. The news of her sudden exit has come as a shock to the fans, who have reacted to it on social media. 'They say that nothing lasts forever. It's time to bid an emotional farewell to my character Swarna in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, after six glorious years, but the countless memories, beautiful friendships, and the respect and adulation it brought me will last a lifetime. DKP will always remain my second home. Not easy to say goodbye to something that was close to my heart. YRKKH, I will miss you,' Niyati wrote. She further added, 'I shall remain eternally grateful to all of you for the wonderful times. A big thank you to all the fans and well-wishers who showed immense love towards my character. As I begin a new chapter of my life, I once again feel like a fresher, eager to learn and explore.' Soon after she shared the post on her Instagram handle, fans flooded the comment section with their disappointment. Currently, Samriddhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit lead the cast.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Niyati Joshi Quits Show, Says 'Nothing Lasts Forever'
Airing since 2009, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai holds the title of India's longest-running TV serial. Television actress Niyati Joshi has quit the popular show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Recently, the actress took to her Instagram stories and penned down a long note confirming her exit from Rajan Shahi's show. Niyati, who used to play the role of Swarna, did not reveal her reason for leaving YRKKH but shared that she will always cherish the memories she made during her 6-year-long association with the show. 'They say that nothing lasts forever. It's time to bid an emotional farewell to my character Swarna in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, after six glorious years, but the countless memories. Beautiful friendships and the respect and adulation it brought me will last a lifetime. DKP will always remain my second home. Not easy to say goodbye to something that was close to my heart. YRKKH I will miss you," Niyati wrote. She further expressed gratitude towards Rajan Shahi and the entire team of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and added, 'I shall remain eternally grateful to all of you for the wonderful times. A big thank you to all the fans and well-wishers who showed immense love towards my character." Niyati also made it clear that she is now looking for more opportunities and urged the casting directors to approach her with work. 'As I begin a new chapter of my life, I once again feel like a fresher, eager to learn and explore," she concluded. Airing since 2009, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai holds the title of India's longest-running TV serial. Over the years, it has featured stars like Karan Mehra, Hina Khan, Pranali Rathod, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, and Harshad Chopra. Currently, Samriddhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit lead the cast. The show recently took an exciting leap forward with new characters and a seven-year time jump. Starring Samriddhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit in lead roles, the show continues to captivate audiences. Rahul Sharma has also joined the cast as Anshuman, Abhira's business partner, sparking rumours of romance following Abhira's separation from Armaan. 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
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Indian Chef makes a mark at Tasmania's Winter Feast
Amid the chaos of Mumbai, Niyati Rao first learned the language of flavour — not as a technique, but as a form of listening to her surroundings, to memory, and the hush of ingredients coming to life. Growing up in a city alive with sound, scent, and stories, Niyati's journey started well before she wore a chef's coat. She had found her rhythm between the sizzle of street food and the slow stews of the home kitchen. Trained at the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, and shaped by time in some of the exploratory kitchens, such as The Zodiac Grill, Wasabi by Morimoto, The Chambers, and Goa's A Reverie, it was a stint at Copenhagen's Noma where 28-year-old Niyati sharpened her technique and perspective. That clarity found its expression in Ekaa, the ingredient‑first, cuisine‑agnostic restaurant she co-founded in December 2021. In just three years, Ekaa became a place where traditions met invention, where each dish carried a trace of her memories, the kitchens she had been part of, and her many travels. 'Much of my menu is inspired by nostalgia,' she says, 'but just as much comes from the road, from the people and places that reshape how I see food.' One such place, far from the noise of Mumbai, was Tasmania. As the first Indian guest chef invited to Tasmania's Dark Mofo Festival, Niyati arrived not just to cook, but to discover new flavours and stories. Held in June, under a sky lit by crimson bulbs and veiled in fog — the 11-day festival is a celebration of fire, mystery, and the elemental. 'It reminded me of Stranger Things,' she laughs. 'It's dark, but there's joy in it. And cooking in that cold, it felt like every food stall was an oasis in a Siberian winter.' At the Winter Feast — the festival's culinary centrepiece held over eight nights — chefs from around the world cooked amid flames and music, serving thousands. The event featured more than 70 stallholders, including food vendors, chefs, and bars, selected through an application process. Niyati was one of the invited chefs, curated to collaborate with local culinary voices. She teamed up with Australia's Craig Will, Bianca Welsh, and James Welsh of Stillwater, a Launceston-based restaurant. 'There's nothing quite like it,' Niyati says. 'It's not just about food. It's where art, music, ritual, and cuisine are woven together.' Even while working, music lingered around her, sometimes faint, sometimes striking, changing her rhythm, infusing her cooking with pace and pulse. 'For a chef, it's vital. It shapes how you move, how you feel. And that ends up on the plate.' That rhythm found its way into her creation at the event: long-spined Tasmanian sea urchin served in a spice broth, a mix of Tasmanian produce with Indian technique. 'We were nervous mixing spices from India with something so local, but the result was seamless, even better on the plate than in our heads,' Niyati says. But what struck her even more was Tasmania's reverence for its land. From Aboriginal traditions to European techniques, the island is a blend of influences, held together by respect. 'It's a melting pot,' she says, 'but every ingredient still has its voice.' 'As a chef, you're always excited and inspired,' she says. 'Because something like this opens up a new doorway.' In Tasmania, that doorway led her beyond the kitchen. She walked bush trails, tasted sea succulents, and watched as the land revealed itself in layers — through herbs once foraged by Aboriginal communities, oysters shucked by the sea, and stories rooted in place and practice. Niyati also encountered ingredients she hoped to carry into the future. Pepperberries that echo the zing of spices from India's northeast, a soft, fragrant boysenberry jam, native cheeses infused with bush spices, and a triple cream she cannot stop thinking about. She is already imagining how Tasmanian whisky might find its way into Indian desserts — not as a gimmick, but as an evolving thread in a larger conversation. As she packs her bags to return, there are more than just ingredients in her suitcase. 'We came with empty bags on purpose,' she grins. 'We're going back heavy — with ingredients, ideas, and inspiration.' Her haul includes 'pepperberries that hum with umami, a jar of soft berry jam, bush cheeses and a luscious triple cream, strawberry gum, native dried kunzea herbs and Tasmanian whisky,' she says adding 'just as importantly, the way people cook, listen, and care. All of it comes home with me.'
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Indore students excel in ICSE and ISC exams, girls lead in Class XII
1 2 3 4 Indore: A wave of elation swept across Indore's ICSE and ISC schools on Wednesday morning as the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the much-anticipated Class 10 and Class 12 results. With multiple students scoring above 95%, the city once again demonstrated its academic strength. In Class X, Ansh Awasthi from Laurels School International was among the list of high scorers from the city, securing an impressive 98.4%. He was closely followed by his schoolmates Anshika Agrawal and Shubhaan Majumder, both scoring 96.8%. Other noteworthy performances came from Angel Sethia (95.8%) of Shri-G International School, Chinmay Patil and Jahanvi Chouhan from Little Wonders Convent School, who secured 95.6%, and Syed Mohd Aamil (95.4%) from MSB Educational Institute. Ansh, who is already preparing for JEE with the aim of pursuing engineering, believes balance is crucial to success. "Time management, which I learned through chess, now helps me manage academics along with football and cricket as relaxation," he said. His parents, Manish Awasthi, a telecom engineer and Rajana Awasthi, an astrologer, have been his strongest support system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo In the Class XII ISC results, girls took the lead with stellar scores across all streams. Niyati Khandare from the science stream scored 95.5%, while Hoonar Wadhwani and Sanskriti Tomar scored 92.5% each in commerce and humanities respectively. All three from Laurels School International are among the high scorers from the city. Niyati, who is preparing for NEET and CUET, plans a career in microbiology and R&D. "ISC books offer the depth needed for success. Stick to them," Niyati said. Hoonar, aspiring for an MBA, credited her consistency and motivation, along with unwavering parental support. Sanskriti, a civil services aspirant, said, "Studying what interests me keeps me naturally motivated." CISCE has also opened the option for rechecking of papers for students seeking a review of their results, at a fee of Rs 1000 per subject. With the strong showing of both ICSE and ISC students, Indore has once again proven itself as a city of academic achievers driven by clarity, ambition, and well-rounded development.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Baby with rare genetic disorder, like mum & sis, gets bionic ear
Mumbai: When 1-year-old Niyati Kantaliya received a bionic ear at civic-run KEM Hospital in Parel last week, her parents experienced a sense of déjà vu. Their elder daughter, Nandini, 14, underwent the same surgery at the same hospital a decade ago. The sisters not only had congenital deafness, but both also have blue eyes. These characteristics together indicate a rare genetic condition called Waardenburg syndrome , affecting one in 40,000 people globally. Their 39-year-old mother cannot hear or speak, but instead of blue eyes, she has heterochromia—a condition in which a person's eyes have different colours. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "KEM doctors explained the genetic condition to me when Nandini got a cochlear implant ," said their father, Mahendra Kantaliya (39), a Chembur resident who makes shoes for a living. When his wife got pregnant, they rushed to KEM Hospital's paediatric research lab for a prenatal genetic test to check for Waardenburg. "My son and other daughter didn't have the genes, but we got a positive report for Niyati," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "Nandini sings well, is good at studies. We will support Niyati too," said Mahendra. The cochlear implant was the crucial first step. "I called up ENT dept's head, Dr Hetal Marfatia, when Niyati was born to schedule her surgery," he said. Cochlear implants are allowed for children aged over nine months and cost over Rs 6 lakh for a ear. As the Kantaliyas didn't have the funds, the hospital raised money from donors. A fortnight after Niyati turned one, the ENT dept operated on her on Apr 22. The Kantaliyas paid Rs 22,000. Dr Marfatia said the Kantaliyas' case highlights importance of genetic screening . "We need to detect such conditions early so we can operate at the earliest to ensure a better outcome for the child," she said. Studies show a child operated on at nine months develops language like her peers with normal hearing. KEM Hospital dean Dr Sangeeta Ravat said the hospital has done hundreds of cochlear implants by raising donations. "We raise donations for those who are willing to take post-op therapy and those who can maintain the implant," she added. ENT surgeon Dr Smita Santoshi Nagaonkar of H N Reliance Hospital, Girgaum, said Waardenburg syndrome is not commonly seen in OPDs. "If a child has congenital hearing loss and blue eyes, it points to the syndrome."
