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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The poster of Phera is out
The poster of Phera , directed by is out. The film marks the Bengali debut of veteran actor , known for his powerful and nuanced performances across Indian cinema. Joining him in pivotal roles are two of Bengal's most celebrated actors — and . With such a dynamic cast and a compelling narrative, Phera promises to be an emotional and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film revolves around two men and one house that no longer stands the way it used to. In a city that rewards speed and reinvention, Priyam runs just fast enough to not fall behind. His father, Pannalal, once a local hero, now measures time in habits and rust. When the past quite literally cracks open, their two worlds — and worldviews — are forced into uneasy proximity. ' Phera is a story of quiet reckonings — of what we call success, of how much we leave behind, and what remains when the noise fades. It is about the awkward poetry of returning — not to glory, but to someone who still saves you a seat. Some lives don't arc. They echo,' says the director.
News18
05-05-2025
- News18
UP Woman Dies After Delivering Baby As OT Technician Posing As Doctor Performs C-Section
Last Updated: UP Police have sealed the illegal hospital, arrested the fake technician, his son, and the Asha worker involved, and launched a manhunt for the hospital-owning couple. News18 A late-night delivery turned into a nightmare in Gorakhpur when a young woman died on the operating table as her cesarean was performed not by a doctor, but by an OT technician pretending to be one. Shockingly, this was his 15th surgery. Unfortunately, the horrifying incident came to light only after her death. On the complaint of her husband, UP Police have sealed the illegal hospital, arrested the fake technician, his son, and the Asha worker involved, and launched a manhunt for the hospital-owning couple who fled after the incident. On April 27, the victim, a resident of Gohali Basant village, began experiencing labour pains. Her family, concerned about complications, called local Asha worker Gangotri Devi. She warned them that the case was critical and directed them to Shri Govind Hospital in Bansgaon. At the hospital, the owners – Amrish Rai and his wife Sanno – told the family that the unborn baby was in breech position and that an immediate C-section was necessary. 'We immediately agreed fearing my wife's life. Around 9 pm, a man named Pannalal was introduced as the hospital's surgeon, who entered the operating theatre and performed the operation. In reality, Pannalal, was an OT technician with no medical degree. The baby was delivered, but the mother's condition began to deteriorate rapidly," Dinesh Chaurasia, the victim's husband, told police. However, after delivering the baby, her condition deteriorated, her platelet counts dropped drastically and she breathed her last on Monday. 'We trusted them, and they killed her. We thought they were helping us. They told us our baby was in danger, and there was no time to delay. Now she's gone, and the people who did this to her just disappeared," Chaurasia further said. Following an uproar by the woman's family, police reached hospital and began an inquiry that revealed shocking details. Shri Govind Hospital was running without a licence, and neither Amrish nor Sanno had any medical qualifications. Over the past three years, they had repeatedly called Pannalal, the technician, to perform cesareans on pregnant women. During interrogation, Pannalal admitted to conducting 15 surgeries. 'Sanno handled the normal deliveries. For operations, they would call me," he reportedly told the police. The hospital charged families Rs 5,000–Rs20,000 per delivery. The staff included untrained nurses paid Rs 5,000 monthly, and Asha workers received commissions for bringing in patients. Hospitals Sealed, Three Arrested Police sealed both Shri Govind Hospital and a second facility — Hari Medicare — run by Pannalal's son Niraj Kumar. Pannalal, Niraj, and Asha worker Gangotri were arrested. The hospital-owning couple, Amrish and Sanno, are absconding. A search operation is underway to locate them. 'We've arrested the main accused technician and shut down both illegal facilities. Action is being taken on all fronts," said SSP Dr Gaurav Grover. He said UP Police is also writing to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to address the larger issue of such fake practices. Back in Gohali Basant, the family demands justice. 'We won't cremate her until those responsible are arrested. This isn't just our tragedy — it could happen to anyone," said her father. First Published: May 05, 2025, 09:46 IST
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Bird Man' creates safe haven for sparrows with artificial nests
Ramgarh: A 38-year-old bird enthusiast has launched a novel initiative to protect sparrows by installing hundreds of artificial nests in his village Saraiya, under the Kundrukala panchayat, in Ramgarh district. Pannalal, who has earned the moniker 'Bird Man' for his extraordinary ability to mimic over 42 bird species found in Jharkhand, has transformed his village along the Damodar river bank into a sanctuary for sparrows and other species of birds with his initiative. Now, Saraiya village has become a unique habitat for the endangered sparrows after artificial nests were installed in every household. These specially designed nests provide safe shelter for sparrows and other small birds during heat waves and night, constructed to match their natural habits and preferences. Speaking to TOI , Pannalal demonstrated his remarkable talent for mimicking various bird calls, including peacocks, parrots, Asian koels and crows. "When I make these bird calls, hundreds fly towards me," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Just two years old and diagnosed with cancer—help save her! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo A college dropout, Pannalal now conducts bird-watching events for school and college students using his unique skills to attract birds for educational purposes. His expertise recently earned him an invitation to the Dipatoli Military Station, where senior officials felicitated him for organising a bird-watching session. He said, "I start my day early, inspecting the artificial nests I've installed. Then I visit the forest to observe birds and practice their calls.". The Bird Man also claimed that he has a special connection with crows with hundreds of them arriving near him within minutes after he mimics their natural calls. Through his conservation efforts and unique abilities, Pannalal has not only helped protect the declining sparrow population but has also created awareness about bird conservation in his community.
