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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rajiv Gandhi wore a bulletproof jacket under his clothes, recalls Kabir Bedi: ‘He joked, kahan phas gaya hun yaar'
Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi grew up with former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and his brother Sanjay Gandhi and in a recent interaction, he recalled how he would play with them in school and how their bond lasted till Rajiv became Prime Minister of India. He also recalled meeting Rajiv after he became the PM and how the politician refused to talk about any serious business with his childhood friend. Speaking to Filmfare about his association with the Gandhis, Kabir said, 'At that time, my mother knew Indira Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and I went to a school run by a German lady in Delhi. Rajiv was two years older than me and Sanjay was a year younger than me. We would play in a room that had a huge train set and we would play there. We were just kids fooling around. We would take horse-riding lessons together, attend all the birthday parties. It was a wonderful relationship and a close relationship.' Recalling his meeting with Rajiv after he became the PM, he shared, 'When Rajiv became Prime Minister, I went to see him and all the big politicians of the time were sitting there. Rajiv popped his head out, saw me and asked me to come in. He brought me in, pointed at the expanse of the Prime Minister's house and said, 'kahan phas gaya hun yaar (Where did I land up?)' ' He added, 'I told him to be serious because he is the Prime Minister, he responded, 'You don't tell me to be serious. Everybody is asking me to be serious. You are my friend, you and I won't talk about serious things.' When I was leaving, I hugged him and he looked tensed, and I realised he was wearing a bulletproof jacket under his clothes and I understood why he was tensed. I asked him to take care and next thing I knew he was assassinated. It was a personal loss for me. I had great respect for him and Sanjay.' Rajiv took office after the assassination of his mother, then–Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, becoming the youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40. He was assassinated in 1991.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajiv Adatia says attending Cannes Film Festival is now like going to PVR Juhu: ‘It used to be a wow moment'
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 saw several big Bollywood celebrities, including Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and others, along with a number of social media influencers, walking the red carpet. Now, Bigg Boss and Celebrity MasterChef fame Rajiv Adatia has taken a dig at the celebrities and influencers attending Cannes. (Also Read: Bigg Boss 15: Rajiv Adatia jokes he cried 'nonstop' after eviction, adds 'Bichukale and me, is there any comparison?') Rajiv took to his Instagram story and took a sly dig at the celebrities attending Cannes this year. He compared Cannes to PVR Juhu theatre, which is located in Mumbai and frequented by several celebrities to watch films, and wrote, 'Going to Cannes was like a wow moment before! Now seeing this year, it's like going to PVR Juhu! Woh chale hum bhi chale (laughing emoticon).' This year, several social media content creators like Sakshi Sidwani, Parul Gulati, Nancy Tyagi, and Sarah Sarosh, along with celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela and others, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, representing different brands. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Karan Johar, Neeraj Ghaywan and Vishal Jethwa attended the film festival for the screening of their film Homebound. The film received a nine-minute standing ovation, leaving the filmmakers and cast emotional. Rajiv gained popularity through his stint on Salman Khan's show Bigg Boss 15. He won hearts with his quirky and fun personality. Though the season was won by Tejasswi Prakash, Rajiv became a household name. He later participated in Rohit Shetty's Khatron Ke Khiladi. Rajiv was most recently seen in the reality cooking show Celebrity MasterChef. The show also featured Tejasswi Prakash, Nikki Tamboli, Faisal Shaikh (aka Mr. Faisu), Dipika Kakar, Ayesha Jhulka, Archana Gautam, Kabita Singh, Usha Nadkarni, Chandan Prabhakar, Gaurav Khanna and Abhijeet Sawant. Rajiv emerged as one of the finalists of the show, which was hosted by Farah Khan and judged by renowned chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna. Gaurav won the trophy and took home ₹20 lakh prize money along with a chef's coat.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Home loan EMI vs. SIP: Which is the smarter way to buy a house?
Rajiv has been saving Rs. 25,000 monthly in a SIP for five years, hoping to buy a flat. Meanwhile, his colleague Pragati opted for a housing loan from Bajaj Finserv last year and moved into her new home. While catching up during their lunch break one day, Rahul realises something startling. The flat prices in the neighbourhood he was eyeing have increased by 15% while his SIP grew only 10%. Could saving longer with higher returns outpace rising home prices? The answer might surprise you. This article compares SIP growth against housing loan costs so you can decide which path leads faster to your dream home. A systematic investment plan or SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount regularly in mutual funds. SIPs work through rupee-cost averaging, which means you purchase more units when prices fall and fewer when prices rise. This investment option provides flexibility to increase, decrease, or pause contributions based on your financial situation. SIPs provide market-linked returns that have historically averaged 10-12% annually over long periods. However, these returns are not guaranteed and can fluctuate considerably based on market conditions. A home loan EMI is a fixed monthly payment you make towards yourhousing loan. Each EMI comprises two parts - principal repayment and interest payment. In the initial years, a larger portion goes towards interest, while the principal repayment increases gradually in later years. With a housing loan, you gain immediate homeownership rather than waiting years to save the entire amount. So, you can live in your own home while paying it off, avoiding rent payments that offer no ownership benefits. A home loan EMI calculator requires three essential inputs: loan amount, interest rate, and loan tenure. These factors determine your monthly payment obligation. Bajaj Finserv provides a home loan EMI calculator that generates instant estimates with just a few clicks. The calculator helps you compare different tenure options side by side. You can easily see how a longer loan period reduces your monthly payments but increases your total interest cost, so you can use it to find the perfect balance for your budget. A monthly SIP of Rs. 15,000 at 12% annual returns could grow to approximately Rs. 12.36 lakh in five years, assuming consistent market performance. This projected corpus differs based on actual market returns, which might exceed or fall below expectations, depending on economic conditions and fund performance. On a Rs. 30 lakh housing loan at 7.99% for 20 years, you would pay approximately Rs. 3.5 lakh towards principal in the first 5 years. During this time, you build equity in your property that appreciates in value, potentially at 5-8% annually, based on location and market conditions. The Income Tax Act offers significant benefits to housing loan borrowers that can greatly reduce their tax liability yearly. Section 80C allows deduction of principal repayment, while Section 24B provides deduction on interest payment. You can claim up to Rs. 1.5 lakh deduction on principal repayment under Section 80C and reduce your taxable income considerably. Interest payments up to Rs. 2 lakh qualify for deduction under section 24B, which provides additional tax savings that make a home loan more financially advantageous. In comparison, SIP investments offer tax benefits only through Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) with a mandatory three-year lock-in period and deduction limited to Rs. 1.5 lakh under Section 80C. Bajaj Finserv offers competitive home loan options starting at 7.99% interest rate with tenures extending up to 32 years. This combination results in EMIs as low as Rs. 722 per lakh and makes homeownership accessible even with budget constraints. The extended tenure option allows you to maintain lower EMIs while accommodating future income growth. You can always make part-prepayments later to reduce the overall interest burden when your financial situation improves. Home loan applications are processed quickly - within 48 hours* after submission of all required documents. This quick turnaround allows you to secure your dream property without delays. With the doorstep document pickup service, multiple branch visits are a thing of the past. The digital application process streamlines verification and approval so the entire experience is hassle-free and easy. The housing loan products cater to various customer segments, from first-time home buyers to property investors, with loan amounts reaching up to Rs. 15 crore based on eligibility. But that's not all, Bajaj Finserv also provides top-up loans of up to Rs. 1 crore over your existing housing loan. These funds can be used for any purpose without restrictions, whether it is a home renovation, education expense, or medical emergency. If you already have an existing home loan, you can easily shift it with the balance transfer facility that comes with attractive rates. Moreover, individual borrowers with floating interest rates enjoy zero foreclosure fees, which provides the flexibility to close your loan early without penalties. Why wait years to accumulate funds through SIPs when you can take a housing loan today? Property prices typically rise faster than SIP returns in most Indian cities and make delayed purchases more expensive, despite your savings. Combined with tax benefits and the utility value of immediate homeownership, a home loan clearly outweighs potential SIP returns. The table below outlines their differences across key aspects. Factor Housing loan SIP investment Immediate benefit Move into your home now Build corpus for future Tax advantage Up to Rs. 3.5 lakh annually Limited to Rs. 1.5 lakh (ELSS) Asset appreciation Property value growth + principal repayment Market-dependent returns Cash flow impact Fixed EMI commitment Flexible investment amount With its low EMI options, fast processes, and flexible tenure choices that adapt to your financial situation, Bajaj Finserv stands out as the ideal choice. Use the home loan EMI calculator on the official website to understand exactly how much you need to budget monthly. This offers you a transparent view of your financial commitment before you apply, allowing you to take the first step towards property ownership with confidence. Visit the official website or download the app to apply today. Or continue waiting and miss out on building equity in your own home. Note to readers: This article is part of Mint's paid consumer connect Initiative. 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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Youth shot at in Bhojpur village, accused arrested
Ara: One (18), son of Vakil Paswan, a resident of Jagatpur village under area of Bhojpur district was shot at his village on Monday during a quarrel with a co-villager. Rajiv, who received a gunshot injury in his right hand, was rushed to the for getting information, a police team led by Krishnagarh PS station house officer (SHO) Pawan Kumar conducted a raid at the suspected hideouts of the main accused at his village and arrested him with arms and SHO said the main accused, Chhatrapal alias Rangbahadur Singh, son of one Ramtapasya Singh, was arrested from Jagatpur village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The police also seized the rifle used by the accused and recovered nine live cartridges and an empty shell from his police have registered a case against the arrested accused. "He has also been charged with the relevant sections of the Arms Act as well as the SC/ST Act," said the said Rajiv has been discharged from the Sadar Hospital Ara after One Rajiv Paswan (18), son of Vakil Paswan, a resident of Jagatpur village under Krishnagarh police station area of Bhojpur district was shot at his village on Monday during a quarrel with a co-villager. Rajiv, who received a gunshot injury in his right hand, was rushed to the Sadar hospital Ara for getting information, a police team led by Krishnagarh PS station house officer (SHO) Pawan Kumar conducted a raid at the suspected hideouts of the main accused at his village and arrested him with arms and SHO said the main accused, Chhatrapal alias Rangbahadur Singh, son of one Ramtapasya Singh, was arrested from Jagatpur village. The police also seized the rifle used by the accused and recovered nine live cartridges and an empty shell from his police have registered a case against the arrested accused. "He has also been charged with the relevant sections of the Arms Act as well as the SC/ST Act," said the said Rajiv has been discharged from the Sadar Hospital Ara after treatment.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LinkedIn's new AI tools help job seekers find smarter career fits
New AI features from LinkedIn will soon help job seekers find positions that best suit them—without the need for exact keyword matches or specific job titles. 'AI is already eating its own': Prompt engineering is quickly going extinct None of the objects on top of the Oval Office mantle were made in the U.S. Why the guards who protect the conclave are wearing those crazy uniforms LinkedIn's new AI-powered job search interface allows users to express their goals in plain language, says Rohan Rajiv, LinkedIn's head of career products. For example, users can type a phrase like 'business development or partnership roles in video games' and still be matched with relevant positions in the gaming industry, even if job listings don't use those exact terms. Job seekers can also enter more abstract goals like 'using brand marketing skills to cure cancer' to uncover marketing roles at pharmaceutical companies and oncology centers, Rajiv demonstrated in a session with Fast Company. Powered by large language model (LLM) AI, the new search tool interprets the intent behind job seeker queries and job descriptions, making it easier to match people with opportunities in a job market that often frustrates both applicants and employers. 'LLMs are amazing at looking at a job description and extracting semantics out of them and nuance out of them, and inferring things from them,' says Erran Berger, VP of engineering at LinkedIn. Recent survey data from LinkedIn shows that job seekers are applying to more positions than before, increasing the volume of applications that hiring teams must review. 'They say they are spending three to five hours a day sifting through applications, and less than half of these applications meet the required criteria,' Rajiv notes. The enhanced AI search can also surface jobs and employers that applicants may not have previously considered. LinkedIn currently lists more than 15 million job postings. Another new feature, 'job match,' helps users assess their fit for a role before applying. By analyzing both job descriptions and user profiles, the AI identifies how closely someone matches a job's criteria and highlights areas where qualifications are strong or lacking—such as experience with a particular technology. Unlike traditional keyword searches, LLMs are less likely to overlook relevant experience. For example, the AI understands that a web developer likely knows HTML, even if it's not explicitly listed. This insight allows users to refine their profiles with relevant skills or consider roles better aligned with their background, saving time for both candidates and recruiters. Another feature will provide context around whether a position is 'actively hiring,' whether it's being promoted on LinkedIn, and, when available, how long applicants typically wait to hear back. These AI innovations build on tools introduced last year to help recruiters identify strong matches and come roughly 20 years after LinkedIn first began helping users connect with job opportunities. At that time, the company recognized that its vast career and network data could help recruiters discover candidates not actively searching for roles, Berger explains. 'Twenty years ago, LinkedIn transformed the traditional job search by connecting recruiters with passive candidates,' CEO Ryan Roslansky says in a statement to Fast Company. 'And today, with the launch of AI-powered job search, we're not just introducing a new way to find a job, but an entirely new way to discover what's possible.' LinkedIn has steadily expanded its job-matching capabilities, introducing automated job recommendations around 2010 and consolidating job search tools into a dedicated tab on its main platform in 2016. These changes reflect how users often combine job searches with other research activities, such as exploring company profiles. Currently, more than 11,000 LinkedIn users apply for a job every minute. The company expects that its rich history of job and job seeker data will continue to enhance its AI matching tools. 'We're really uniquely positioned to take this rich data that we have—and what's possible with AI now—to build this feature in a way that few, if any, other companies can,' Berger says. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Sign in to access your portfolio
