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News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Kerala Woman Who Conned 10 Men Into Marriage Had Fixed Schedule To Juggle Them All
Last Updated: Reshma once lived with a man from Kollam after marrying him, and they had a child. However, doubts over the child's paternity from his family later created serious tensions Reshma, a 30-year-old woman from Kerala at the centre of a bizarre case of serial deceit, managed to maintain cordial relationships with all ten of her husbands—despite marrying each under false pretences, police said. She allegedly told each man she was a schoolteacher posted in Bihar, using the claim to move between their homes without raising suspicion. Investigators added that she even followed a strict calling schedule to stay in regular contact with each of them. Police have contacted all of Reshma's husbands, but so far, none have filed complaints of theft or fraud. The Aryanad police are expected to seek her custody; Reshma is currently lodged at the Women Prison and Correctional Home in Attukulangara. Reshma, who is the mother of a two-year-old child, operated by contacting young men on online matrimonial sites, the report stated. She would tell them that she was an adopted daughter and that her adoptive mother was abusive and opposed to her marriage. Swayed by her 'emotional story,' the young men would offer to marry her and cover all wedding expenses. After a few days of marriage, she would leave, citing various reasons such as needing to retrieve education certificates from home, the report added. Reshma's first marriage occurred in 2014, with a native of Ernakulam, lasting until 2017. The fraudulent activities began thereafter, with Reshma marrying four more times by 2022. She married individuals from Thiruvananthapuram, Angamaly, Thodupuzha, and Valakam. Subsequently, she wed a Kollam native, with whom she lived for an extended period, resulting in the birth of a child. However, doubts regarding the child's paternity from the in-laws led to significant issues. Reshma's latest target was a panchayat member from the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram. This member organized all the wedding arrangements and scheduled it for June 6. Accordig to the report, Reshma arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on June 5 and stayed at a friend's house, who was associated with the panchayat member. On the day of her wedding to the panchayat member, she excused herself to take a bath but did not do so, raising suspicion. The fiancée's friend's wife notified the fiancée, leading to Reshma's bag being checked at a beauty parlour, where a previous marriage certificate was discovered, leading to her arrest. Reshma informed the police she was pursuing postgraduate and PhD studies in Sanskrit law. Reports indicate that Reshma had proposed marriage to two other young men for the upcoming weeks. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 10, 2025, 12:14 IST
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
2 hours before 14th marriage, Ernakulam woman held in Kerala capital; probe begins
1 2 3 T'puram: A few days after a 30-year-old woman from Ernakulam was arrested in the state capital for attempting to get married for the 14th time, concealing her past record, Aryanad police have set up a team to probe her activities over the past couple of years. Kanjiramattom native Reshma Chandrasekharan, mother of a two-year-old, was arrested last week just two hours before she was about to marry Aneesh C, 35, a panchayat ward member representing Parandodu in the capital district. She reportedly had planned to marry another person next month. "We will move a custody application before the court to interrogate her and to confirm how many people she had married. We will have to hear about her past from herself. It must then be verified with the people associated with her," said a police officer. The probe team will also focus on her motive behind marrying several men. As per preliminary findings, Reshma was excellent in her studies and did her graduation at Kalady Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University. She later moved to CMS College, Kottayam, for post-graduation in Sanskrit and planned to do a PhD as well. Her first marriage was during her studies in 2014 to an Ernakulam native. In 2022, she became pregnant in a relationship with a Valakom-based man. In the meantime, she married people including from Kollam, Thodupuzha, Angamaly and Vaikom. Reshma's mother is reportedly staying with the Valakom-based man. He was unaware of Reshma's marriage frauds. Reshma contacted Aneesh using a number given on a matrimonial website, cooked up stories that she was adopted and convinced him, winning his sympathy. She also told him that her mother was against her marriage. It was Aneesh who proposed to marry her legally without her mother's consent. However, two hours ahead of the marriage, Aneesh found a wedding card of her marriage with another man from her bag and several certificates. He sensed foul play and alerted police. Aneesh lost Rs 7.5 lakh which he spent on marriage preparations, but said he was happy that he realised she was a cheat at least at the last moment.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fluent in photosynthesis, stumped by ‘prakash sanshleshan': In Noida, Hindi to English to Hindi puzzles students
Noida: Reshma, a Class IV student at a govt school in Ghaziabad, has a thorough understanding of 'photosynthesis' but she was stumped by a question on 'prakash sanshleshan' during her EVS exam last year. It was only when her teacher explained that the term means photosynthesis did Reshma stop panicking and get back to answering the question. In 2018, around 94 govt primary schools in Ghaziabad and Noida switched to English-medium instruction to boost enrolment. But the transition hasn't been smooth. It isn't uncommon for Hindi question papers to be given to these schools, where students like Reshma blank out on unfamiliar terms. Teachers told TOI that the staff has had to translate or rewrite questions on the classroom board to explain the terminologies. They then leave it to students to answer questions in Hindi or English – either of the languages that the kid is comfortable using. "In subjects like maths, science and EVS, precise terminology is critical. The terms in English and Hindi are entirely different. Every year, we receive English-medium textbooks, but during exams, some subjects are presented with Hindi-language papers. How will students understand? Teachers often have to translate or rewrite the questions. Sometimes, we even create entire question papers in English. This process is confusing and time-consuming for everyone," said a teacher at Govt Composite School-Raipur in Noida. This mismatch, officials say, is because of changes in policy. Two years after 15,000 schools across UP shifted to English-medium instruction, the central govt unveiled the National Education Policy (NEP), which places greater emphasis on the use of "mother tongue in education", a teacher said. Ravindra Singh, principal of Babbal Garhi Primary School in Ghaziabad, said that after the 2018 switch, teachers were hired specifically on their English language skills. "The first year, 2018-19, saw the introduction of especially curated English-language textbooks across all subjects. Initially, both students and staff were enthusiastic, and enrolment numbers increased significantly. But after the pandemic, availability of English study materials became inconsistent. Then, with implementation of NEP, teaching again shifted predominantly to Hindi," Singh said. Another teacher said this flip-flop has caused "confusion" and "stress" for educators, who were suddenly expected to instruct students in Hindi. A Class II student in Noida said she was taught in English at her school till last year. "The papers came in Hindi. It was very confusing. Even though I knew the answers, I couldn't write them. But now, we are taught in both languages," the student said. A teacher based in Ghaziabad said that the schools remain English-medium on paper but mode of instruction is now predominantly Hindi. "There is no official order, but I think govt wants to convert all English-medium schools back to Hindi medium again," she said. Officials said all question papers, in English or Hindi, are made at the District Institute for Education and Training (DIET). "The papers are then given to the basic education department. Printing and circulation is done by the basic education department as per their requirement," said RS Yadav, principal of DIET in Noida. OP Yadav, Ghaziabad BSA (basic shiksha adhikari), said all question papers are distributed as received from DIET. "If there is any further order from the state education department, we will follow that. However, regarding receiving Hindi papers in English-medium schools, the education department will look into the matter," Yadav said. Vinita Tyagi, a member of Ghaziabad's State Resource Group (SRG) that advises the district education department, admitted that the 2018 initiative was not implemented properly. "It was a combined responsibility of everyone in the education system to implement it without any hassle. However, there has been a lot of confusion regarding distribution of English-books, question papers, etc." Tyagi said. Students who enrolled in the English-medium schools are struggling otherwise too. Teachers told TOI that admissions went up in the initial years, but many students dropped out, while some others opted for private schools eventually. "In the first year, enrolment jumped from 50 to 112. We also supported autorickshaw services for students. But private schools came up in the area and parents shifted their children to those schools," said Babita, principal of the Primary School in Matiala, Ghaziabad. Another hurdle is finding govt-run English-medium schools after Class V. "When students transition to upper primary or secondary school, they can't find English-medium options at higher levels, and the few that exist are often located far from students' homes. Then, they have two choices – switch to Hindi-medium education or move to private schools to continue studies in English," said a teacher at the Matiala school. Parents said it was easier to opt for private schools if one could afford them. "Why not enrol your child in a private school from Class I, instead of facing disruption later… Moreover, studying in private school gives more confidence to my son, than it would in a govt school. I don't want my children to suffer like us. I want them to get out of the village and get a job, for which understanding and speaking in English is important," said Mohammed Sayed, a resident of Bhojpur in Ghaziabad.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
This Mother's Day, meet the women who sort waste, raise families and protect the planet
On a day when gifts, cards and wishes mark the celebration of motherhood across the country, four women in the lanes of Delhi's huge urban sprawl begin their day not with rest, but with responsibility to their children, to their communities, and to the planet. Jyoti, Reshma, Anita and Shagufa - while these women are all waste pickers living in different slum clusters of the capital, they are also deeply involved in grassroots environmental work . #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations They tirelessly work on the ground, seldom seek recognition and rarely appear in headlines. From sorting and collecting recyclable waste to spreading awareness door to door, and to reaching out to the victims of domestic violence, their contribution to the city's development is as relentless as their role as mothers. "I wake up at 4 am every day. I prepare food and lunch boxes, take my children to school and only then go to work," Jyoti, who lives in Vivekananda Camp and works with the Chintan environmental group , told PTI. However, Jyoti's day does not end with her job as a waste picker. She spends afternoons picking up her children from school and sending them to tuition. Whereas, her evenings are all about finishing household chores. Live Events "From 4 am to 10 pm, I don't stop. Sundays are the only days I take off, to be with my children," she said. Chintan, an environmental research and action group, engages women like Jyoti in community-based work. Many of them go door to door in their neighbourhoods, not only spreading awareness on waste management and environmental issues but also helping women facing domestic violence, injustice or medical distress. Another 41-year-old slum dweller Reshma, who lives in the Bhalswa Diary slum, said that she balances similar responsibilities, but without a partner's support. "My husband left me a long time ago. I've raised my five children alone," she told PTI, adding that only two of her children go to school. She said that she does not take on other waste collection jobs when she is engaged in projects by Chintan. She was also a part of the recent 'Heat Solutions' initiative to reduce indoor temperatures in low-income homes. "I got white roofs painted and used bamboo and jute sheets to cool homes. I've done this for 70 to 80 houses. I only take a day off if one of my children is sick. Otherwise, I keep working," Reshma told PTI. Without any gifts, cards or even appreciation on days like Mother's Day , these women live vastly different lives. What remains with them instead is grit, sacrifice, and quiet resilience. In another part of the city, Anita, 40, lives in a slum in the Nizamuddin area. She too juggles environmental work, waste picking and the full-time demands of motherhood. "I have six children. Three of them go to school. It's hard to manage everything," Anita said. Anita's husband left her 15 years ago, and she has raised her family alone since. Her work with Chintan includes community surveys, plastic waste collection, and awareness campaigns. "We speak to women in the area, listen to their problems, and try to help. We also talk about health, environment, and safety," she said. In the same area lives 30-year-old Shagufa, who said her health has suffered due to the constant strain of managing work and family. "There are several health issues I've been facing because I don't get rest. I work as a waste picker and also help with the environment group's work," she told PTI. Even as these women work in the harshest conditions like sorting through garbage, walking long distances and breathing polluted air, they also carry out critical environmental interventions that touch hundreds of homes. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
FIR registered against PG student for Instagram post opposing 'Operation Sindoor'
Mangaluru (Karnataka): Karnataka Police registered an FIR against a postgraduate student for allegedly posting a message opposing 'Operation Sindoor' launched by the Indian armed forces in retaliation to a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed. The Konaje police in Mangaluru city filed the FIR based on a complaint in this regard, police said on Saturday. According to police, the student, hailing from the communally-sensitive Mangaluru district, posted an Instagram message criticising 'Operation Sindoor'. The post opposed the strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan. Reshma N. Bariga, a resident of Belalu near Belthangady town in Mangaluru district and a student of Mangaluru University, made the objectionable post. 'She used the hashtag '#dikkaraoperationSindoora' (Down with Operation Sindoor) after writing poetic lines about the futility of war. In her poem, written in Kannada, she stated that the outcome of war is 'total darkness,'' police said. The post stirred controversy, prompting Reshma to delete it. However, she later made another post defending her earlier stance opposing 'Operation Sindoor'. Many people and some Hindu organisations demanded that police take legal action against Reshma. A complaint was filed by Chandrashekar Putta Marati, a resident of Savale, Kallahalli, at the Konaje police station. Based on the complaint, the police have registered an FIR under Sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot), 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds such as religion, race, place of birth, residence, or language, and acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony), 353(1)(b) and 353(2) (statements conducing to public mischief). Following the backlash, Reshma issued a new statement expressing her respect and love for her country. 'My concern is that every citizen should live peacefully and prosperously in this country. I am proud to have been born in India. I do not want anyone to lose their life to terrorism. War affects many. The shadow of terrorism should not fall on India. Let peace and harmony prevail. My intention was only to call for the eradication of terrorism,' she stated. The police have taken up further investigation in the case.
