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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alya Manasa and Rakshit starrer in upcoming serial 'Parijatham'
Tamil television is set to welcome a new romantic drama that promises to sweep viewers off their feet. Titled Parijatham, the upcoming serial is inspired by the actor Prithviraj-starrer film of the same name, reimagined for the small screen with a fresh narrative twist. The show revolves around the heartwarming love story between a traditional girl and a rock star singer, blending contrasting worlds of simplicity and glamour. Adding a compelling layer to the plot, Alya Manasa plays a hearing-impaired woman, bringing emotional depth to her role. The lead cast features Alya Manasa, Rakshit, and Swathi, each bringing their signature charm and acting prowess to the drama. The recently released promo has already caught the attention of fans, heightening anticipation for its premiere. Alya Manasa, who shot to fame with Raja Rani, began her career as a model at 17 before moving on to work as a radio jockey. She later appeared in the dance reality show Maanada Mayilada Season 10 and the game show Ready Steady Po, before making her film debut with Julieum 4 Perum (2017). She is currently seen as a judge on the reality show Single Pasanga. With its engaging premise, strong performances, and an emotional core, Parijatham is poised to strike a chord with Tamil television audiences.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Rakshit Shetty Meet the Kannada star who was once engaged to actress Rashmika Mandanna
, a well-known actor from the Kannada film industry. It wasn't too long ago when fans were rooting for his romance with actress . However, as time would tell, the two eventually parted ways after getting engaged. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking about his bond with his ex-fiancee, in an interview with IndiaGlitz Telugu, he shared that they still share a respectful connection. Staying in Touch with Rashmika Though they don't talk regularly, Rakshit revealed that he and Rashmika make it a point to wish each other well when their films release. They also exchange birthday greetings, keeping a warm and respectful bond alive even after their breakup. Duo's journey from co-stars to exes Rakshit and Rashmika first met while working together on the hit film 'Kirik Party'. Their on-screen chemistry soon turned into a real-life relationship. The couple got engaged in a private ceremony in Virajpet on July 3, 2017. However, things didn't work out, and in September 2018, they mutually decided to end their engagement, citing compatibility issues. About Rakshit and his professional life At 40, Rakshit Shetty has become one of the most respected names in the Kannada film industry. He's not just a talented actor but also a writer, filmmaker, and producer. Over the years, he has earned several prestigious awards, including a National Film Award, two Karnataka State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards. Rakshit began his acting journey with Namm Areal Ond Dina in 2010. However, it was his 2014 film Ulidavaru Kandanthe that made him a household name. He went on to shine in movies like 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu' (2015), 'Kirik Party' (2016), 'Avane Srimannarayana' (2019), and '777 Charlie' (2021) — with '777 Charlie' becoming the biggest hit of his career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kannada Cinema's new wave He is also widely recognized as one of the filmmakers who helped bring a fresh and bold approach to Kannada cinema. Alongside talented directors like Pawan Kumar, Anup Bhandari, Prashanth Neel, Hemanth M. Rao, Mansore, Rishab Shetty, and Raj B. Shetty, he played a major role in shaping a new wave of storytelling in the industry. Known for his unique and experimental style, Rakshit has carved out a strong place for himself in the world of Kannada films. Rakshit Shetty spills the beans about Punyakoti
Indian Express
25-07-2025
- Indian Express
Online task scam: How job offers on Telegram, WhatsApp groups are driving people to extremes
Bhumika Sorathia from Gujarat must have never thought joining a Telegram group would drive her to death. Sorathia, a private bank employee at IIFL Bank, had joined a Telegram group that offered money in return for completing small tasks. Initially, she earned small sums as rewards, but was soon manipulated into investing larger amounts, and eventually lost lakhs. At 25, she died by suicide. A note she left mentioned being trapped in a debt of Rs 28 lakh. Also known as 'task-based job scams,' frauds lure unsuspecting individuals, often via WhatsApp or Telegram, into completing simple tasks online for money. While they may pay initially to build trust, the real goal is to convince victims to invest money, which they never recover. spoke with several users who are or were a part of such Telegram or WhatsApp groups that offered money in return for doing some simple tasks. One user, Rakshit (name changed), said he doesn't remember how he was added to the group, but the admin of the group provided him with an agent. The agent gave one demo task, and after completing the same, transferred a decent amount (around Rs 200). Gradually, the number of tasks increased by 20 tasks every day. The tasks were easy: a five-star rating for some product or a place, or a simple translation, or a like on a YouTube video. But the magic of the scam, Rakshit says, happens usually a day or two later, when the admin asks to invest the money. spoke to several individuals who had joined such Telegram or WhatsApp groups. Rakshit (name changed) doesn't recall how he was added to the group. An admin connected him with an 'agent' who gave him a demo task. After completing it, Rakshit received Rs 200. The number of tasks grew—20 per day—ranging from rating products and translating text to liking YouTube videos. 'The real trap,' Rakshit said, 'comes when the admin asks you to invest money.' Vaibhav (name changed) earned Rs 150 for his first few tasks. But then he was asked to deposit Rs 3,000 with a promise of Rs 1,000 per task. That's when he backed out, suspecting a scam. 'I figured they'd just take my money and disappear.' Pranav (name changed) wasn't as lucky. He was paid Rs 250 for writing five fake Google reviews. Then came a 'master task': invest Rs 1,470 to earn Rs 4,500. He ended up losing Rs 5,000 before realising it was a scam. Shubham (name changed) has a different story. Aware of how these scams work, he completes the initial paid tasks, then exits the group once they ask for investment. 'In short, I scam the scammers,' he said, laughing. Cyber expert Deependra Singh of Betul Police, Madhya Pradesh, explained, 'People who spend more time at home, like job seekers or homemakers, are easy targets. Scammers start with a simple message offering easy income. Victims often don't realise it's a trap until they're too deep in.' Singh said the scammers build trust by sending small payments at first. Once the victim feels confident, they are asked to invest larger sums. Scammers often direct victims to fake websites showing fabricated earnings and profiles, making the setup appear legitimate. Singh and advocate Tushar Sharma, cyber expert and co-founder of The Organization for Enlightenment & Education (TOFEE), suggested some red flags to spot this scam: Unrealistic earnings: Rs 100 per like or review, or promises of Rs 5,000 a day, are too good to be true. Lack of verifiable information: No company website, physical address, or helpline. Scammers use fake names or impersonate legitimate firms to lure people. Exclusive use of Telegram/WhatsApp: No professional emails or contracts. No formal documentation: Real employers issue contracts, offer letters, and tax info. Scammers don't. Instant payments followed by demands: Rs 60 for a task, then Rs 500 to unlock the 'next level'. Real jobs never ask you to pay to work. High-pressure tactics: Scammers create a sense of urgency with lines like 'Only 5 minutes left!' or 'Limited slots, register now!' to rush decisions. Real opportunities don't pressure you. Requests for personal information: Sharing bank details or OTPs may lead to theft or phishing attacks. Fake earnings proof: Edited screenshots showing others 'earning Rs 40,000 a week'. Referral schemes: Victims are encouraged to rope in friends, turning it into a pyramid model. – Always verify job offers from official sources – Never share OTPs, personal credentials, or bank info – Report scams on – Use 'Sanchaar Sathi' portal to report the unauthentic and scamming communication – Call 1930 to report the cybercrime – Educate others, especially students and homemakers who are frequent targets The Safe Side As the world evolves, the digital landscape does too, bringing new opportunities—and new risks. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, exploiting vulnerabilities to their advantage. In our special feature series, we delve into the latest cybercrime trends and provide practical tips to help you stay informed, secure, and vigilant online.
Mint
14-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
India's retail inflation drops to a multi-year low of 2.10% in June
India's retail inflation or Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation dropped to a multi-year low of 2.10 per cent in June 2025 due to easing food prices, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, 14 July 2025. 'Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of June 2025 over June 2024 is 2.10% (Provisional),' said the ministry, underscoring that the headline inflation hit the lowest year-on-year rise since January 2019. The drop in the retail inflation rate below the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band could support an interest rate cut. Experts believe that the June 2025 CPI data has increased the probability of an RBI rate cut in the October policy announcement. 'Overall, the June CPI inflation print, along with the deflation in June WPI inflation, provides ample room for the RBI to lower the repo rate. The average CPI inflation in FY2026 is likely to be much lower than the RBI's estimate of 3.7%. We continue to expect the RBI to pause in the August policy as it watches the monsoon outturn to ascertain the durability of food inflation trends,' said Suvodeep Rakshit, Chief Economist at Kotak Institutional Equities. Rakshit is expecting an RBI rate cut of 25 basis points in the October MPC policy announcement. 1. Food Inflation: India's food inflation dropped to its lowest level since January 2019, into the negative zone of (-1.06%), as per the June 2025 data released, compared YoY with the same period a year ago. The ministry attributed the drop in food inflation to the decline in prices of vegetables, pulses, meat, and cereal, among other products. 'The significant decline in headline inflation and food inflation during the month of June, 2025 is mainly attributed to favourable base effect and decline in inflation of Vegetables, Pulses and Products, Meat and Fish, Cereals and products, Sugar and confectionery, Milk and products and Spices,' the ministry said in the official statement. 2. State-wise inflation ranking: Kerala, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Uttarakhand, and Haryana ranked the top five states with the highest year-on-year inflation for June 2025. Kerala at 6.71%, Punjab at 4.67%, J&K at 4.38%, Uttarakhand at 3.4%, and Haryana at 3.10% were the top five states, according to the MoSPI data released. 3. Health Inflation: The health inflation rate on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for June 2025 was 4.43%. The inflation rate jumped 9 basis points to its current levels, compared on a sequential basis with the 4.34% in May 2025 for both the rural and urban sectors combined. 4. Education Inflation: The education inflation data showed a rate of 4.37% year over year. However, the data also highlighted that on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, the education inflation in India witnessed a 25 basis point rise to its latest levels, compared to 4.12% in May 2025 for both the rural and urban sectors combined. 5. Rural & Urban Inflation: The released inflation data showed a sequential decline in both rural and urban inflation rates compared to the May 2025 data. According to the MoSPI data, headline rural inflation dropped to 1.72% in June, compared to 2.59% in May. Meanwhile, the urban inflation rate also dropped to 2.56% in June, compared on a sequential basis with 3.12% in May. The inflation data, or CPI data, is released on the 12th of every month. If it is a weekend or a holiday, the release is shifted to the next working day.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rakshit Kumar: Writing felt limiting, so I chose direction to tell my stories
For Rakshit Kumar, storytelling runs in his blood. His grandfather was a Yakshagana artist, and Rakshit grew up listening to his stories. 'Those stories sparked something in me, and I always wanted to tell stories. But as a writer, I feared my reach would be limited. Filmmaking felt like a way to connect with more people, and that thought lead me to take the director's path,' says the debutant ahead of his film Jungle Mangal's release on June 4. Though Jungle Mangal marks his directorial debut, Rakshit spent over a decade learning the craft. Originally from Puttur and with a Tulu-speaking background, he worked as an assistant and associate on several Kannada films before finding his own voice. He credits the late novelist and writer Poornachandra Tejaswi as a major influence: 'His descriptions of nature and his unique narrative style stayed with me. I wanted to bring that depth and rootedness into my film.'
