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News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Remember Athmiya Rajan From 'Manam Kothi Paravai'? This Is Her Stunning New Look
One of the highlights of the film was debutant actress Rajan, who played the female lead. With her innocent charm and natural performance, Rajan quickly won the hearts of Tamil cinema fans. However, she has appeared in only a handful of Tamil films since then. (News18 Tamil) Originally from Kannur, Kerala, Rajan completed her college education in Mangalore, Karnataka. She began her acting career with the Malayalam film Vellathooval in 2009. Her Tamil debut came with Manam Kothi Paravai, after which she worked in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema. (News18 Tamil) In Tamil, she appeared in films such as Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum, Kaaviyyan, Vellai Yaanai, and Yuki. In Malayalam, she earned appreciation for her role in the film Joseph. She even starred opposite Vijay Sethupathi in Marconi Mathai (2019) and drew attention with her performance in Vulmu, alongside Mammootty and Parvathy. (News18 Tamil) In 2021, Rajan married Sanoop K Nambiar in a ceremony held in Kannur, attended by close friends and members of the film industry. Post-marriage, she has been living in Kerala with her family, though she remains active on Instagram. (News18 Tamil) 7/7
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Conflicting statements: Bid-to-murder case collapses
Chennai: A mahila court in Chengalpet recently acquitted a 40-year-old Nanganallur resident accused of attempting to murder his wife, after contradictions in her statements and lack of key witnesses weakened the prosecution's case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The case relates to a complaint filed in 2010 alleging that the suspect strangled his wife at their house, following a dispute over what he believed was a deliberate abortion. She claimed that she suffered a miscarriage naturally during a bus journey, but later told doctors that she consumed abortion pills. The court noted that while her complaint stated her uncle rescued her and took her to hospital, neither she nor her uncle testified during the trial. One cited witness, Rajan, turned hostile and denied knowledge of the incident. Doctors who treated her testified that she was admitted with neck injuries and bleeding but confirmed she took abortion pills and was undergoing treatment for an incomplete abortion. Medical records also showed she discharged herself from the hospital without formal clearance. Police personnel registered a case under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (attempt to murder) after recording her complaint at the Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital in Chennai. The accused man was subsequently arrested. However, the court found that no independent witnesses supported the complaint and key testimonies were absent. Judge M Ezhilarasi observed that the accused himself admitted her to hospital for treatment. So, the court acquitted the accused.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Interpretations being presented as facts by a section of media'
Senior journalist Hunaswadi Rajan has said that society should be careful about a section of the media that is passing off interpretation as facts. Speaking at a Press Day programme organised by the Dharwad District Union of Working Journalists (DDUWJ) in Hubballi on July 27, Mr. Rajan said that, as interpretation is donning the robe of facts, it has become difficult for readers to distinguish between facts and interpretation. Elaborating on the changing face of media, he said, 'In the new models of media that are emerging, manufacturing consent seems to be a priority. This change has happened after journalism became an industry.' The senior journalist told mediapersons not to be under the impression that what they have seen and are presenting is the only truth, as there can be different versions of the truth, and different perspectives of looking at it. While society is not yet openly questioning the way media has changed over the years, those in the media should necessarily engage in introspection, he said. Chairman of Hubballi Dharwad Urban Development Authority Shakir Sanadi stressed on the need for associations of journalists to seriously look into the issue of YouTubers posing as journalists. He promised to look into the demand for earmarking a few residential sites for mediapersons in residential layouts developed by the authority. Lifetime achievement award Senior journalist Sanathkumar Belagali was honoured with the lifetime achievement award by DDUWJ. Two journalists, Sunitha Kulkarni and Nirmala Kudari, were honoured with the annual 'Avva Award'. This apart, 14 other journalists and photographers were honoured with annual awards. Media Academy member J. Abbas Mulla, KUWJ Vice-President Pundalik Baloji, and KUWJ executive committee member Ganapathi Gangolli, two senior members of the newspaper hawkers' association were also felicitated. DDUWJ President Lochanesh Hugar presided over the function. DDUWJ office-bearers Sushelndracharya Kundaragi, Basavaraj Vijapur, Tanuja R. Naik, Vijay Hugar, Basavaraj Hugar, Viresh Handigi, Sangamesh Menasinakai were present.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan isn't impressed by India's growth story; Here's what he thinks we're getting wrong
Agencies Former RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan "There is no room for another China." That's Raghuram Rajan's blunt assessment of India's industrial aspirations. In a recent interview with Frontline, the former RBI Governor made it clear that the world has changed. The conditions that allowed China to rise through mass manufacturing simply no longer labour is not the advantage it once was. Automation has moved into even the most basic factory roles. "What companies need now is people who can tend the machines, repair the machines—not those who do the manual work machines have replaced," Rajan said. In short, the manufacturing jobs India is chasing might already be to that the rise of protectionism. Countries are building domestic industries, shutting doors that were once open to global supply chains. "Everybody wants their own little manufacturing industry," Rajan said. India cannot expect to export its way to prosperity in this has been betting heavily on manufacturing as a way to absorb its young workforce. But Rajan cautions that the numbers just don't add up."We cannot expect that number of jobs in manufacturing," he said. Tariffs have gone up, production-linked incentives are scattered, and policies contradict themselves. For example, tariffs are applied not only to final goods but also to the intermediate goods needed to make them. "Then people complain, 'Oh, I can't make this effectively here because the intermediate goods are tariffed.'" This isn't just a policy hiccup. It signals a lack of strategic clarity. And without that, Rajan believes, manufacturing will remain a political slogan, not a real solution."Get a job wherever, create a job wherever you can." That, Rajan says, should be the guiding already commands a 4.5 percent share of global service exports. That includes everything from high-end software to back-end support. While these sectors can't employ everyone, they signal a clear competitive importantly, Rajan sees untapped potential in domestic, mid-skill service jobs—plumbers, drivers, technicians, healthcare workers. These jobs may not make headlines, but they could lift millions. All it takes is better skilling and targeted support. He also dismissed the idea that you need a strong manufacturing base to build high-end service sectors. "This canard, which is floated sometimes, that you need the manufacturing in order to do the associated services, is not necessarily true," Rajan said. Citing companies like Nvidia and Apple, he pointed out that design and innovation can flourish even when production is outsourced. The days of the free trade consensus are over. Rajan traced America's shift back to Trump and his economic advisers, who viewed trade deficits as signs of weakness. That thinking has stuck around. "Is he undermining the basis of US prosperity and its dominance of the post-Second World War economic system with this view? I think we are turning the tables on what worked," he said. Today, protectionist tariffs are not a blip. They are part of a permanent, structural shift in global politics. For India, it means the space to plug into global supply chains has shrunk. Trying to follow China's route now is like running for a train that already left the is growing at 6 to 6.5 percent a year. On paper, that sounds solid. But as Rajan points out, this pace is not enough to lift per capita income fast enough to avoid a demographic squeeze."We are the fastest-growing country in the G20," he said. "But also the poorest on a per capita basis. That has to change."Time is running out. India's young population won't stay young forever. If opportunities don't arrive soon, the demographic dividend could turn into a has long been vocal about the need for decentralisation. Giving more power to local governments, he argues, improves both accountability and outcomes."The village community can see when the funds transmitted from the State government or Central government are misspent or line the pockets of the village elite," he said. "State after state should give more power to the municipalities, to the villages. That will both enhance commitment to democracy but also allow for better governance."He contrasted this with the Centre's tendency to prioritise flashy schemes without follow-through. "We announce a campaign, but never actually determine whether it's working. It becomes an announcement rather than effective rollout."Rajan criticised the growing trend of suppressing inconvenient data or changing methodologies to suit political needs. That, he warned, is a recipe for bad policy."Suppressing data eventually hurts the government itself," he said. "Your critics are sometimes your best friends because they will identify what's going wrong and then you can make the changes and then get credit for it."Honest, reliable data is not just for economists. It is the foundation of public is spending big on infrastructure. But Rajan warns that not all investment is equal."Every small town wants a metro," he said. "That's overbuilding, and those will be white elephants."What matters more, in his view, is building up capabilities. This means investing in schools, research labs, skilling programmes, and targeted industrial policy. "We have to have a few national labs where you've got state-of-the-art equipment where you can actually be competitive."The message Rajan is sending is clear: Stop chasing China. That moment is gone. India needs a strategy rooted in its own strengths, challenges and people. That means backing services, not slogans. Empowering local governments, not hoarding power at the top. And investing in people, not just not glamorous. But it might just work.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Surgeon shares 'number 1 bloating hack' everyone should try before turning to pills or teas: ‘Your gut needs break…'
Bloating isn't just uncomfortable; it can mess with your mood, energy levels, and even your self-esteem. From food triggers to stress, there are dozens of potential causes, which often lead to even more confusion. In his July 26 Instagram post, Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon and health content creator, shares the one hack that actually works to beat bloating fast. (Also read: Surgeon explains how eating too fast can lead to bloating, poor digestion and overeating: 'The speed at which you eat…' ) Dr. Rajan reveals simple meal timing hack to combat bloating and improve digestion. (Shutterstock) What is your gut's self-cleaning cycle, and how does it work "Your gut actually has its own self-cleaning cycle, but only if you give it the chance to kick in," explains Dr Rajan. 'Between meals, your digestive system activates something called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC), which is essentially a wave-like motion that helps sweep out leftover food particles and bacteria through the small intestine. Think of it like your gut's built-in housekeeping crew, clearing the path and keeping things moving smoothly.' He goes on to explain, "The catch is, every time you reach for a snack between meals, you essentially hit the pause button on this cleaning process. No MMC activity means more stagnation in the gut, which can lead to increased bloating, gas, and general discomfort." Why spacing out meals might help He adds, "By simply spacing your meals about 3 to 4 hours apart, you give your gut enough time to complete this natural process. Over time, this small shift can support better digestion, help maintain a balanced gut microbiome, and contribute to a healthier gut environment overall." Dr Rajan also adds an important caveat: "Bloating can happen for a variety of reasons; it could be related to IBS, food intolerances, SIBO, hormonal fluctuations, or something else entirely. So, this isn't a one-size-fits-all fix or a magic bullet. But if you often feel like a walking balloon and want to try something simple and low-effort, meal spacing could be a helpful habit to start with." Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
