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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
20-yr-old Agniveer aspirant collapses during training, dies
Bijnor: A 20-year-old youth preparing for the Agniveer recruitment exam died of a suspected heart attack while training in Bijnor on Friday morning. Eyewitnesses said Prashant Chaudhary, a resident of Haibatpur village under Kiratpur police station area, collapsed shortly after beginning his morning run, complaining of chest pain before losing consciousness. He was rushed to a private hospital in Kiratpur, where doctors declared him dead. Prashant had recently cleared the written exam and was preparing for the physical test scheduled for Aug 25 in Muzaffarnagar. "He was the only son in his family and is survived by his parents and three sisters. The family and entire village are in shock," Prashant's uncle, Naresh Kumar, said. Bijnor chief medical officer Kaushlendra Singh said the exact cause of death could be confirmed only after postmortem examination. The family, however, has not yet informed police. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
15-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
From civilian roots to Army greens: Against all odds, Vadodara youth joins Indian Army
Vadodara: With no military lineage to guide him and rejection letters piling up, Prashant Chaudhary could have easily given up. But the 25-year-old from Vadodara held fast to a dream he had nurtured since childhood — to wear the Army uniform. That dream turned into reality recently at the Indian Military Academy's (IMA)passing out parade in Dehradun, where he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Fuelled by his passion for the defence services, Chaudhary joined the Naval wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Vadodara while studying in Class 9 at Baroda High School, Alkapuri. After graduating with a BTech in civil engineering from Babaria Institute of Technology with 85% marks, he began preparing for competitive exams to join the armed forces. However, the road to the Indian Army was far from easy. It took Chaudhary five attempts to finally earn a permanent commission, securing All India Ranks (AIR) multiple times along the way. In 2022, Chaudhary made his first attempt by appearing at the Kolkata Recruitment Board, one of the five Service Selection Boards (SSBs) of the Indian Navy, responsible for selecting candidates for both permanent and short service commission (SSC) officer positions. He even bagged All India Rank (AIR) 2, but since he had 2.5 vision in his eyes, he did not meet the eyesight requirements of the Indian Navy, in which a candidate should not have a power of more than +1.5. Two months later, he applied at the Allahabad SSB for recruitment as an Indian Army officer but was not selected. His third attempt was also in the same year when he appeared at SSB in Bengaluru, also for officer positions in the Indian Army, but he was not selected there as well. Undeterred by three failed attempts, Chaudhary continued his efforts. In 2023, he got selected with AIR 1 in civil engineering from the SSC Bhopal in the technical exam conducted by the UPSC, after which he was supposed to undergo eight months of rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. "But as fate would have it, on the day he was about to board a train to join OTA, Chennai, a vacancy for a permanent position through the Indian Army's Technical Graduate Entry Course (TGC) came out. The train was delayed by six hours, which provided him an opportunity to fill up the form and apply for the exam," said Chaudhary's father, C L Chaudhary. "While he was undergoing training at OTA, Chennai, he appeared for the TGC exam conducted by UPSC in Bengaluru. He secured AIR second in the exam, in which there were only seven vacancies in the civil engineering department. Finally, it was last month that he got commissioned as a lieutenant in the army at the passing out parade of the IMA, Dehradun," said his father, an officer in the Dedicated Freight Corridor, Vadodara, under the Ministry of Railways. The senior Chaudhary was recently honoured by the Union railway minister with an annual award.
The Wire
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Wire
Mrs. India One in a Million – 2025, Season 5 Concludes with a Grand Gala Finale at The Leela Ambience, New Delhi
New Delhi [India], July 3: The highly anticipated Mrs. India One in a Million Season 5, presented by Forever India Events, in collaboration with Tiska Grooming Academy as Support Partner, Jai Dental as Smile Partner, and ICONIC Management, concluded with resounding success at the luxurious Hotel Leela Ambience, New Delhi. The prestigious pageant witnessed the participation of 57 finalists selected from 1713 applicants across India and abroad, all of whom lit up the stage with unmatched poise, grace, and talent. The platform, founded by Prashant Chaudhary and Swati Dixit, is designed to empower women and offer them a national and global stage to express their beauty, confidence, and individuality. The Grand Finale celebrated not just beauty, but the power of transformation through grooming, self-awareness, and purpose. Celebrity guest and jury member for the evening was acclaimed Bollywood actress Tisca Chopra, who added immense prestige to the event. The eminent jury panel also included Purnima Padmasana (Brand Face of Tiska Pageants), Supermodel Donna Masih, Sanjay Berry, Syed Zareen, Dr. Suruchi Bawa, and Prashant Chaudhary. The event was hosted by noted model and actor Sachin Khurana. After four days of intensive training, grooming, and talent rounds, the event culminated in the crowning of winners across three distinguished categories: Winners - Season 5: Platinum Category • Winner: Apurva Samdurkar Kulkarni • 1st Runner-Up: Meghana Venkatesh • 2nd Runner-Up: Nidhi Tewatia Gold Category • Winner: Pratiksha Dixit • 1st Runner-Up: Dr. Chanda Gupta • 2nd Runner-Up: Vaishnavi Vats Classic Category • Winner: Archana Shankar • 1st Runner-Up: Dr. Shruti Sawalakhe • 2nd Runner-Up: Deepshikha Chaudhary All nine winners expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organisers for offering them a life-transforming platform that celebrated talent, strength, and inner beauty. Renowned celebrity designers Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor crafted exquisite bridal couture for exclusive post-win photoshoots with the crowned queens. The finale saw a glamourous transformation of all 57 finalists, with makeup and hairstyling expertly handled by Glam Locks Salon and Nisha Jain Makeovers. Prior to the event, pre-grooming sessions were conducted by the former Creative Director of Lakmé, focusing on individual skin types and long-term beauty management. Founders of Mrs. India One in a Million, Mr. Prashant Chaudhary and Ms. Swati Dixit, extended their deep appreciation to the Founders of Forever India Events, Mr. Sanjay Berry and Ms. Srishti Sehgal, for their unwavering support as Title Sponsors. They also extended heartfelt thanks to all brand partners, sponsors, grooming experts, and the dedicated production team for their collective contribution in turning this season into an unforgettable celebration of womanhood. Notable contributors to the success of the show include: • Suchana Bera – Brand Consultant & Marketing Expert • Dr. Suruchi Bawa – Founder, Jai Dental Clinic • Purnima Padmasana – Brand Face, Tiska Pageants • Deepali Narula – Motivational Speaker • Dr. Tannu Gupta – Wellness Partner • Savitu Singh – Face Yoga Expert • Rashmi Virmani – Show Director • The Ramp – Backstage Partner • Pearl Academy – Knowledge Partner, with creative content curated by their students With every element of the show crafted to perfection—from grooming to production—Mrs. India One in a Million Season 5 stands as a benchmark for pageantry in India, merging glamour with empowerment. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
