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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hydraulic parking facility at Maurya Lok lies idle
1 2 Patna: Despite being inaugurated five months ago, the hydraulic multi-level car parking facility at Maurya Lok Complex remains underutilised with vehicles still being parked haphazardly on the premises. Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) has resolved to take corrective measures, including the imposition of fines on those parking outside the designated facility. Animesh Kumar Parashar, managing director of PSCL, said the vehicles of employees working in various govt offices located within the Maurya Lok Complex would now be required to use the multi-level parking facility. "For this, we are asking for a list of vehicle numbers from all the offices. There are around 40 offices here, including the passport office, different banks, NABARD, HUIDCO and various food and garment shops. They have to park their vehicles inside the parking facility. The parking will be done on a first-come, first-served policy," Parashar said. He added, "Our first priority is to fill this multi-level car parking. If it remains empty while cars are still being parked outside, a fine will be imposed. Even visitors must use the parking facility. They can also pre-book parking slots." The hydraulic multi-level parking structure, constructed at a cost of over Rs 28 crore, is equipped with a shuttle dolly system that transports cars between the ground level and upper floors. The facility also includes parking sensors, CCTV surveillance and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. Two parking units have been built — one inside the Maurya Lok premises and another near Budh Marg — with a combined capacity to accommodate 156 vehicles. Of these, one tower is designed for 96 vehicles and the other for 60. Although the facility was inaugurated in Feb this year, fewer than 20 cars use it daily.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Pressured to lose weight, Sridevi fainted on set and lost a tooth. Eventually the movie was never finished
Synopsis Director Pankaj Parashar has revealed that Sridevi's health took a severe hit during the shoot of Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin after filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma allegedly pressured her to lose weight. Sridevi reportedly followed a crash diet, cut out salt, and fainted on set—causing facial injuries and the loss of a tooth. The incident disrupted the film's schedule, which was never completed. Her husband Boney Kapoor and actor Nagarjuna had also previously shared similar concerns about her extreme dieting and health struggles. Sridevi Collapsed on Set After Extreme Diet, Says Chaalbaaz Director Behind the dazzling image of Sridevi's stardom was a harsh reality marked by relentless pressure to maintain a certain appearance. In a recent interview, filmmaker Pankaj Parashar opened up about an incident that severely impacted both the late actor's health and a film project they were working on. Parashar, who directed Sridevi in Chaalbaaz, blamed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for pressuring her to lose weight during their collaboration on the 1991 Telugu film Kshana Kshanam—a push that, he claims, led to a disturbing health to Friday Talkies, Parashar shared that filming for his project Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin, which starred Sridevi and Akshay Kumar, was progressing smoothly until Sridevi began an extreme diet regimen. He claimed that Varma kept urging her to slim down, prompting her to eliminate salt from her diet entirely. The result was a dramatic drop in her blood pressure. According to Parashar, Sridevi fainted on set, hit her head on a table, remained unconscious for around 20 minutes, and even lost a tooth. Due to facial injuries, she had to step away from the shoot, effectively derailing the film's schedule. The production never recovered. Parashar said that after the incident, a series of unfortunate events followed—the financer exited the project, the producer passed away, and eventually, he had to abandon the later, actor Akshay Kumar also acknowledged the project's abrupt halt during an appearance on Koffee with Karan. He revealed that the film was never completed, and the 2004 release featured only the footage they had managed to shoot. The climax, where characters vowed revenge, was never filmed. Instead, viewers were met with a written message saying the revenge eventually took wasn't an isolated instance. In a conversation with The New Indian, Sridevi's husband and film producer Boney Kapoor revealed that the late actress often subjected herself to starvation diets to maintain her appearance. He stated that she had experienced blackouts multiple times due to low blood pressure, and doctors had warned her repeatedly. Kapoor also shared that actor Nagarjuna once recalled Sridevi fainting in a bathroom while on another crash diet, leading to a similar injury—she broke a tooth after accounts from those close to Sridevi paint a troubling picture of the toll that constant physical scrutiny and professional pressure can take. Despite her grace on screen, the late actor's journey was marked by episodes of physical strain brought on by demands for perfection.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pressured to lose weight, Sridevi fainted on set and lost a tooth. Eventually the movie was never finished
Behind the dazzling image of Sridevi's stardom was a harsh reality marked by relentless pressure to maintain a certain appearance. In a recent interview, filmmaker Pankaj Parashar opened up about an incident that severely impacted both the late actor's health and a film project they were working on. Parashar, who directed Sridevi in Chaalbaaz, blamed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for pressuring her to lose weight during their collaboration on the 1991 Telugu film Kshana Kshanam—a push that, he claims, led to a disturbing health episode. Shooting Halted After Sudden Collapse Speaking to Friday Talkies, Parashar shared that filming for his project Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin, which starred Sridevi and Akshay Kumar, was progressing smoothly until Sridevi began an extreme diet regimen. He claimed that Varma kept urging her to slim down, prompting her to eliminate salt from her diet entirely. The result was a dramatic drop in her blood pressure. According to Parashar, Sridevi fainted on set, hit her head on a table, remained unconscious for around 20 minutes, and even lost a tooth. Due to facial injuries, she had to step away from the shoot, effectively derailing the film's schedule. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Degree Artificial Intelligence Data Science Healthcare others Management Design Thinking Technology Data Analytics PGDM Data Science Others Digital Marketing Finance Cybersecurity Public Policy Leadership Product Management MCA Operations Management MBA CXO healthcare Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details The production never recovered. Parashar said that after the incident, a series of unfortunate events followed—the financer exited the project, the producer passed away, and eventually, he had to abandon the film. Akshay Kumar Reflects on Incomplete Film Years later, actor Akshay Kumar also acknowledged the project's abrupt halt during an appearance on Koffee with Karan. He revealed that the film was never completed, and the 2004 release featured only the footage they had managed to shoot. The climax, where characters vowed revenge, was never filmed. Instead, viewers were met with a written message saying the revenge eventually took place. Boney Kapoor On Pattern of Starving for Roles This wasn't an isolated instance. In a conversation with The New Indian, Sridevi's husband and film producer Boney Kapoor revealed that the late actress often subjected herself to starvation diets to maintain her appearance. He stated that she had experienced blackouts multiple times due to low blood pressure, and doctors had warned her repeatedly. Kapoor also shared that actor Nagarjuna once recalled Sridevi fainting in a bathroom while on another crash diet, leading to a similar injury—she broke a tooth after collapsing. These accounts from those close to Sridevi paint a troubling picture of the toll that constant physical scrutiny and professional pressure can take. Despite her grace on screen, the late actor's journey was marked by episodes of physical strain brought on by demands for perfection.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Probe ordered into armed disruption at PMC meeting
Patna: Amid growing tensions following the disruption of the Patna Municipal Corporation's (PMC) general board meeting, municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar on Saturday announced a probe into the presence of armed outsiders at the July 11 meeting even as he expressed hope that Patna would secure a better ranking in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan 2024. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Referring to the commotion at the ninth board meeting, Parashar alleged that armed people were brought in to create chaos. "In Friday's meeting, criminals were brought from outside Patna with weapons. Bouncers and arms were brought to commit hooliganism. Such things cannot be tolerated in govt meetings. No one can scare me with guns and bouncers. This is Gandhi's country. Weapons have no place in a democratic society," he said. Though he did not name Patna mayor Sita Sahu's son, Shishir Kumar, the commissioner said a letter had been issued barring him from PMC activities. "Many types of criminal cases are also going on against him. Therefore, his presence in all the activities of the civic body is banned," the letter read. A request for prohibitory orders against Shishir has also been sent to the Patna district magistrate. Parashar added, "Security breaches are being addressed, and CCTV footage from the venue is being examined." Despite the controversy, the commissioner highlighted the corporation's ongoing efforts under its 'Chakachak Patna' drive and its hope for a three-star rating in the garbage-free city category. "Patna has been invited for the award. We will know the scoring and the city's ranking on July 17," he said. He also cited several achievements like elimination of 658 garbage-vulnerable points, launch of a 'manhole ambulance' service, real-time chatbot support and initiatives like 'Sadak Shatru' and 'Mera Shehar, Meri Jawabdehi'. Patna, he added, had ranked fourth in public feedback and previously earned one-star certification and a water plus tag.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Young medico's campaign brings smart school to Rajasthan's Chambal ravines
A unique campaign led by a young medico to improve the living conditions in a small village situated in Rajasthan's Chambal ravines, which was devoid of basic infrastructure to sustain life, has brought a smart school to the region. The Indian-Norwegian Community, a voluntary group from Oslo, Norway, has rendered help for the campaign. The Rajghat village in Dholpur district is deprived of the benefits of schemes designed for panchayats because of its location in the municipal limits. The 'Save Rajghat Campaign' of Ashwani Parashar, 28, first brought electricity to the village with a population of just 350 and later drew the attention of international donors who have pitched in to support the efforts to build the infrastructure. Village of Boatmen The village is inhabited mostly by boatmen, who work as daily wage labourers. Interestingly, the shooting for Hindi films Bandit Queen and Paan Singh Tomar, based on the Chambal dacoits, was done near Rajghat. An old and single-room government primary school in a dilapidated condition – the only educational institution in Rajghat – has given way to a smart school with two classrooms, an office room and a small verandah, constructed in the shape of train coaches. The installation of a smart board in the school has stopped the student dropouts. Dr. Parashar told The Hindu that the Indian-Norwegian Community carried out crowdfunding to support the 'Save Rajghat Campaign' through a project called Saksham. The school, which was on the verge of closure because of decline in admissions, is now functioning with a newly installed smart board. It has over 30 students enrolled, and new admissions are coming in the academic session which started on July 1. Dr. Parashar said his campaign would now focus on 'dignified life' for villagers, with a motorable road, clean drinking water and a fully functional hospital.
