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India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Actor Vijay Raaz acquitted in sexual harassment case by Gondia Court
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): Actor Vijay Raaz known for his roles in 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and others, has been acquitted of sexual harassment and stalking charges filed by a colleague on the sets of the film 'Sherni' also starring Vidya Balan. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Gondia acquitted actor Vijay Razz of all charges in a sexual harassment case filed against him in 2020 during the shooting of a film in Gondia and Balaghat. The Court found him innocent after completing the trial, and he was acquitted of all charges against him. The judgment, pronounced by Judge Mahendra Keshao Sorte, cleared the 51-year-old actor of allegations under Indian Penal Code Sections 354-A (sexual harassment) and 354-D (stalking), citing lack of evidence and failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The case dated back to October 25-29, 2020, when a female crew member accused Razz of inappropriate behaviour, including unwelcome physical contact and suggestive remarks, during a film shoot at Hotel Gateway in Gondia and later at Jatashankar College in Balaghat. His advocate and noted celebrity lawyer Saveena Bedi Sachar, stated that the actor who was shooting near Nagpur for 'Sherni' had to not only leave the film shoot midway but also lost work thereafter. However, he has now been declared innocent and she hopes that this case serves as an example for people who declare every accused as guilty as soon as allegations are levied against him. According to the FIR filed on 3 November 2020, the actor allegedly tried to touch the complainant, adjusted her mask without consent, and made comments about her physical appearance. The woman later reported the incident to her seniors and filed a complaint at Ramnagar Police Station. The incident dates back to November 4, 2020, when Raaz was arrested in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, over allegations of molesting a crew member at a hotel where the film crew was staying. He was released on bail the same day. During the investigation, police seized CCTV footage from the hotel and recorded statements of witnesses. However, the court noted that: Key witnesses did not directly witness the incident. CCTV footage failed to conclusively support the allegations. The main complainant was unavailable to testify, as she had died before the trial concluded. Prosecution witnesses turned hostile or could not confirm the seizure procedures or content of documents. As a result, the court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's involvement in any sexual misconduct and declared Razz not guilty. The court also ordered the cancellation of Razz bail bond, the return of the surety amount, and the destruction of the seized footage after the appeal period. He has been directed to furnish a surety bond of Rs. 7,000 for six months under Section 437-A of CrPC to ensure presence if any appeal is filed. (ANI)
Mint
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Actor Vijay Raaz acquitted in sexual harassment case by Gondia Court
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): Actor Vijay Raaz known for his roles in 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and others, has been acquitted of sexual harassment and stalking charges filed by a colleague on the sets of the film 'Sherni' also starring Vidya Balan. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Gondia acquitted actor Vijay Razz of all charges in a sexual harassment case filed against him in 2020 during the shooting of a film in Gondia and Balaghat. The Court found him innocent after completing the trial, and he was acquitted of all charges against him. The judgment, pronounced by Judge Mahendra Keshao Sorte, cleared the 51-year-old actor of allegations under Indian Penal Code Sections 354-A (sexual harassment) and 354-D (stalking), citing lack of evidence and failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The case dated back to October 25-29, 2020, when a female crew member accused Razz of inappropriate behaviour, including unwelcome physical contact and suggestive remarks, during a film shoot at Hotel Gateway in Gondia and later at Jatashankar College in Balaghat. His advocate and noted celebrity lawyer Saveena Bedi Sachar, stated that the actor who was shooting near Nagpur for 'Sherni' had to not only leave the film shoot midway but also lost work thereafter. However, he has now been declared innocent and she hopes that this case serves as an example for people who declare every accused as guilty as soon as allegations are levied against him. According to the FIR filed on 3 November 2020, the actor allegedly tried to touch the complainant, adjusted her mask without consent, and made comments about her physical appearance. The woman later reported the incident to her seniors and filed a complaint at Ramnagar Police Station. The incident dates back to November 4, 2020, when Raaz was arrested in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, over allegations of molesting a crew member at a hotel where the film crew was staying. He was released on bail the same day. During the investigation, police seized CCTV footage from the hotel and recorded statements of witnesses. However, the court noted that: Key witnesses did not directly witness the incident. CCTV footage failed to conclusively support the allegations. The main complainant was unavailable to testify, as she had died before the trial concluded. Prosecution witnesses turned hostile or could not confirm the seizure procedures or content of documents. As a result, the court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's involvement in any sexual misconduct and declared Razz not guilty. The court also ordered the cancellation of Razz bail bond, the return of the surety amount, and the destruction of the seized footage after the appeal period. He has been directed to furnish a surety bond of Rs. 7,000 for six months under Section 437-A of CrPC to ensure presence if any appeal is filed. (ANI)
Perth Now
21-04-2025
- Perth Now
The thin line (& air) between challenge and ecstasy
'Don't let her fall asleep,' our hiking guide, Raj 'Razz' Neaupane says. Despite the sleeping bag, woollen blanket, two layers of thermals, socks, gloves, beanie and puffer jacket wrapped tight around me, I cannot stop shaking with cold. As I try to still the shivers vibrating through my body, my breathing slows, puffs of air unfurling in white clouds in front of my mouth. My close friend and trekking companion, Sana Boutros, walks in. Her face is tense with worry as she hurries over to my bedside to confirm my worst fear: 'Razz has contacted the rescue team in Kathmandu. There's an evac helicopter on standby.' If my blood oxygen level keeps dropping, I'll be airlifted before the day is out. It doesn't matter that we're only a few hours walk from Everest Base Camp, after seven days of hiking. I have no say. We arrived at Gorak Shep, in the Himalayan region of Khumbu, less than an hour ago, after a brutal seven-hour hike from Dingboche. The small village is the final stop on our journey to the base of Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world and one of the most iconic amongst hikers and nature-lovers. Sitting at an altitude of 5146m, Gorak Shep, which translates as 'Dead Ravens' (because nothing lives there), lacks the protection of any kind of vegetation, exposing trekkers using the hamlet as their final stop on the way to Everest Base Camp to extreme cold, strong winds, and 50 per cent less oxygen than at sea level. Yaks are a common sight on the 11-day journey, hauling supplies to and from isolated villages scattered throughout the Himalayas in Nepal. Credit: Sarah Steger It means the risk of altitude sickness, which can be life-threatening, is even higher here than at any of the other settlements hikers embarking on the 11-day trek to and from EBC visit. Before it can become fatal, altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, can cause symptoms like headache, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, and reduced co-ordination. I am currently experiencing five of these. The most effective treatment option is descending to a lower elevation. And that's exactly what Razz is intending for me. Ever since I started hurling up my lunch of tomato soup and a toasted sandwich outside, he's been on high alert. For the past six days, usually after a steaming hot bowl of dahl, he's used a small pulse oximeter to measure mine and my friend Sana's blood oxygen levels. And every night, we've both returned percentages between 90 and 95. But now the number that flashes across the screen as the device clamped around my pointer finger beeps is enough to trigger another wave of nausea. 72 per cent. My blood oxygen saturation has dropped more than 18 points since my last reading 18 hours ago. I've been plagued by unpleasant but manageable symptoms of altitude sickness for the past seven days — since we started our breathtaking hike (both literally and figuratively) from Llukla — home to the infamous 'most dangerous airport in the world', with a 527m runway right off a cliff edge — to EBC. A stray yak is spotted on the 11-day hike. Credit: Sarah Steger Often referred to as the roof of the world, Mt Everest isn't actually visible from the Nepalese base camp (5364m above sea level) — despite the peak's imposing height. But if you're lucky, like we have been so far, there are multiple viewpoints along the well-trodden trail from which you can spot the mountain's majestic summit. An hour after my condition sent Razz sprinting for the satellite phone that connects him to his boss back in Kathmandu, and the evacuation teams servicing the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality, I've stabilised. I'm still feeling sick, but the cold I couldn't seem to shake before has receded, and I'm not overrun with crippling exhaustion. And in yet another stroke of luck — or stubbornness — my blood oxygen levels begin to climb. And the next morning, with the pulse oximeter's blessing, so do we. The final push is fuelled by pure adrenaline. Nothing will motivate you more than the very fresh memory of the pain of dozens of blisters popping against the sweaty soles of your boots, or calves so stiff they're like guitar strings ready to snap. Another driving force is the weather. It's -15C, but with the biting wind, which feels like it's carving your face from stone with every gust, it feels even colder. Finally, after kilometres of ice-blue glaciers, giant ridges and loose rocks underfoot, prayer flags rise like a finish line in the distance. Prayer flags on the hiking route to Everest Base Camp in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality in the Nepalese Himalayas. Credit: Sarah Steger As I stand in the shadow of the world's tallest mountain, feelings of exhaustion, pride and disbelief that I actually made it mix with a stream of tears. I've dreamed of achieving this goal for years — not for a summit, but to test my limits and push beyond what is comfortable and easy. The Himalayas stripped away all my ego and expectation, replacing it with humility, acceptance of what is out of my control, and sheer will. And as we begin our four-day descent, I realise this achievement is just the beginning. If I can pull this off, what else is on the horizon? Panoramic views of majestic mountains are a common sight on the 11-day hike to and from Everest Base Camp. Credit: Sarah Steger Yaks haul supplies to the isolated villages scattered across the Nepalese Himalayas. Credit: Sarah Steger Panoramic views of majestic mountains are a common sight on the 11-day hike to and from Everest Base Camp. Credit: Sarah Steger After eight days of hiking through the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality in the Nepalese Himalayas, we reached Everest Base Camp (5364m). Credit: Sana Boutros Sarah Steger rests at the top of Nangkartshang Peak (5090m) after an acclimatisation hike from Dingboche. Credit: Sana Boutros After eight days of hiking through the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality in the Nepalese Himalayas, we reached Everest Base Camp. Credit: Raj Neaupane Ponies in support. Credit: Sarah Steger On the route to Everest Base Camp. Credit: Sana Boutros Dramatic landscape in the high mountains. Credit: Sarah Steger
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Razz Orthodontics Introduces Damon Ultima Braces for Faster, More Comfortable Smiles
04/14/2025, Flower Mound, TX // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Razz Orthodontics, led by renowned orthodontist Dr. Razz, is proud to offer the latest advancement in orthodontic technology: Damon Ultima braces. Known for their precision, comfort, and speed, Damon Ultima braces represent a major leap forward in how patients experience orthodontic treatment. As a trusted name in orthodontics throughout Flower Mound and surrounding communities, Dr. Razz continues to lead the way by offering innovative, patient-focused solutions. Damon Ultima braces are the newest generation of self-ligating braces from the Damon System—a treatment option that has transformed the smiles of millions worldwide. 'We're excited to offer Damon Ultima braces to our patients because they deliver outstanding results with greater comfort and efficiency,' says Dr. Razz. 'I'm privileged to know one of the doctors who first tested this bracket system as it was launched, and he found that he was finishing patients eight months faster on average! I've found that to be true for my patients too. Our goal has always been to provide high-quality, individualized care, and this system helps us do that even better.' What Makes Damon Ultima Braces Different? Damon Ultima braces are designed to move teeth more precisely and with less friction than traditional braces. This unique system uses passive self-ligating technology, which means: An Investment in the Future of Orthodontics At Razz Orthodontics, embracing innovation is part of the practice's commitment to delivering exceptional care. Damon Ultima braces allow for greater control and predictability during treatment, helping Dr. Razz create beautiful, healthy smiles that last a lifetime. Patients and families looking for an advanced, efficient alternative to traditional braces are encouraged to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Damon Ultima braces can make a difference. About Razz Orthodontics Razz Orthodontics is a leading orthodontic practice in Flower Mound, TX, known for its welcoming environment, cutting-edge treatment options, and commitment to exceptional patient care. Dr. Razz and his experienced team specialize in creating personalized treatment plans using the latest technologies, including Invisalign, Spark, and Damon Ultima braces. Whether you're a teen, adult, or parent looking for the best care for your child, Razz Orthodontics is here to help you smile with confidence. ### Media Contact Dr. Michael Rasmussen Razz Orthodontics 5401 Long Prairie Rd suite 300, Flower Mound, TX 75028 [email protected] newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Razz Orthodontics Introduces Damon Ultima Braces for Faster, More Comfortable Smiles
