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Western Telegraph
6 hours ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Narberth family left without home after fire breaks out
Chloe Davies, from Narberth, and her two children, Mila, seven, and six-month-old Romi, were left without a home on Wednesday, May 28, when a fire broke out at their property. The fire destroyed all of their belongings, and they were left with nothing, as Chloe did not have home insurance. She is now trying to rebuild a life for her family. Chloe's children Mila and Romi have been left without a home after the fire (Image: Ella Davies) Chloe's sister, Ella Davies, has set up a GoFundMe page to try and help her sister get back on her feet. Ella said: "My sister is very strong, and I don't think it really hit her what had happened until we ended up throwing all the stuff in the skip that we had to get. "I think what really got her was when we had to get rid of damaged scan pictures of my youngest niece, because obviously those are completely irreplaceable. "As a family, we are very strong, and we've been through a lot, but we're just trying to get through it all and chip in to help where we can. "I think Chloe's dealt with it better than we thought she would, especially as she has to be strong for her children and the younger members of the family, including our younger siblings." The young family are unlikely to be able to get back into the house for a while and have been continually returning there to check on the progress of resolving the damage. Ella said that much of the refurbishment will have to be done by the family themselves. She explained: "We know the kitchen is getting redone, but we're going to have to do a lot of the painting, the floors, and we need help." The fire has destroyed the home in Narberth (Image: Ella Davies) Their mother Laura also shared on the GoFundMe page set up by Ella, saying: "Hi, my name is Laura, and I'm reaching out for any help that anyone can offer for my daughter Chloe and my two grandchildren Mila 7 & Romi 6 months. "On Wednesday 28th May, my daughter's house caught fire whilst thankfully they were out. "The fire brigade were called out but sadly the smoke damage was so extreme that it has destroyed all their belongings. "Unfortunately, my daughter didn't have insurance and now has to start all over again. "Chloe is a single mum and we are reaching out for any donations. "My two grandchildren have lost all their toys, so if anyone has any girls' toys or clothes, that would be absolutely amazing. "Donations of any kind could be dropped to my home in Narberth, 20 Sunnybank Gardens, Narberth, SA67 7FF. "We are also looking for any baby equipment as Romi is only 6 months old. "I'm most grateful to anyone that could give anything they can so they can have a home once again. "Many thanks to everyone." The target of the GoFundMe is £1,000, and at the time of writing, it has made 50% of that target at £500. If you want to help Chloe and her family by donating, you can do so on the GoFundMe page.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Reading between the ruins
Recommendations: Cost of War by Simran Randhawa: It is a personal and moving account of love, loss, and resilience. 'It tells the story of Major SJS Randhawa, an Indian Army officer who died in service and was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra. Just as much, it is about the family he left behind — his wife Romi (RJ) and their daughter. It also captures the transformation of Romi into Lt Col Ravinder Jit Randhawa — from a grieving wife to the first war widow to join the Indian Army as an officer. 1971: Stories of Grit and Glory from the Indo-Pak War by Maj Gen Ian Cardozo: 'In 1971, Maj Gen Ian Cardozo shares untold stories of bravery and sacrifice from one of South Asia's most important wars. Through interviews with survivors and families, the book brings to life acts of courage: a Gorkha battalion's heliborne assault behind enemy lines, Indian Air Force raids over Dhaka, and the INS Khukri captain who went down with his ship.'
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First Post
13-05-2025
- First Post
14 die in Amritsar after drinking spurious liquor, probe on
Maninder Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar Rural, said that while 14 deaths have been confirmed, six others are currently hospitalised. He added that the deaths were reported in Therwal, Marri, Patalpuri, Talwandi, and Bhangali villages in Amritsar read more As many as 14 people have died in Punjab's Amritsar after consuming spurious liquor, officials said on Tuesday, as four people accused of supplying the alcohol have been arrested. Maninder Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar Rural, said that while 14 deaths have been confirmed, six others are currently hospitalised. He added that the deaths were reported in Therwal, Marri, Patalpuri, Talwandi, and Bhangali villages in Amritsar. Sources told News18 that the death toll is expected to rise further as many others remain critical. All the victims reportedly worked as labourers at local brick kilns. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We arrested the main supplier, Parabjeet Singh. We interrogated him and found out about the kingpin supplier, Sahab Singh. We are investigating the case. We have been given strict instructions from the Punjab government that strict action must be taken against suppliers of spurious liquor," Singh said. The deceased victims have been identified as Major Singh alias Modu, Parmjeet Singh alias Pamma, Sarabjeet Singh alias Shabba, Tasveer Singh alias Sikandar Singh, Joginder Singh alias Manna, Karnail Singh alias Mahant, Jeeta alias Seeti, Balbir Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Romanjeet Singh alias Romi, Romi, and Gajju. Two First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed in the case, invoking Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 61A of the Punjab Excise Act. According to police, one of the FIRs was registered at the Kathunangal police station, and a suspect identified as Arun, also known as Kala, has been taken into custody. Meanwhile, the MLA of Majitha, the district where the five villages fall, visited the affected areas and met the families of the victims.
Mint
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
‘Papa, pranaam': Vaibhav Suryavanshi's ‘true Bihari Sanskaar' after record-breaking century wins hearts
After his destructive innings, the first person Vaibhav Suryavanshi called was his father. Romi Bhinder, Rajasthan Royals Team Manager and Head Of High-Performance Operations, was with the 14-year-old when he made the call. 'Papa, pranaam,' says Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and then gives the phone to Romi. Bhinder asked Sanjiv Suryavanshi how he was feeling. 'It feels like a dream. Feels like we all are still dreaming! He has been with you for the last 3-4 months. And, you made him great,' the father said. Romi disagreed and credited his father's hard work for Vaibhav's success. 'We are together in this as a family. This is just the first step. It's just the beginning,' Bhinder added. 'Theek hai, Papa, pranaam. Room me jaake call karunga,' Vaibhav Suryavanshi said before hanging up. Rajasthan Royals shared the video of the call and captioned it, 'Sanskaar'. Social media users reacted to the video. One of them commented that other teenagers of his age are treated differently by their teachers. 'At this age, teachers used to call parents to complain about poor grades,' the user wrote. 'The way he said 'papa parnam' instead of Hello when his father received the call shows true Bihari Sanskaar,' called another. One user remarked, 'Sheer talent, hope he keeps himself grounded and does wonders for the country.' During the GT vs RR IPL 2025 match on April 28, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in T20s at just 14 years and 32 days old. He smashed the fastest IPL century by an Indian, second only to Chris Gayle. Vaibhav also hit 11 sixes, scored 30 runs in an over and shared Rajasthan Royals' highest-ever partnership of 166 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal during IPL 2025. The teenager has grabbed global attention with his 35-ball century. Everyone in the cricket world is now talking about the young prodigy's achievements. First Published: 29 Apr 2025, 03:33 PM IST
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Artist Romicon Revola's Vortex calls for a double take
Galleria Triphe in Rome, is currently hosting the works of Romicon Revola. In her first solo show in Rome, Vortex, the artist from Bengaluru is exhibiting sculptures, lenticular installations and augmented reality artwork. Over the years, Romicon has made a name for herself as a visual artist, with works that highlight man's equation with Nature. While she has tried her hand at using varied media, with Vortex, Romicon has given free rein to her experiments with Augmented Reality (AR). 'I first did a small series of AR art in 2019 and was fascinated by the outcome. However, during the pandemic that followed shortly after, it was got shelved. When this opportunity in Rome came, I saw it as a chance to explore this medium again,' says Romicon. There is no mistaking the excitement in her voice as we connect over phone, a day after Vortex opened to the public. 'I was surprised to see elderly people respond positively to the exhibits. Even though we had the required app ready on a few tabs to make it easier for viewers, they were eager to download it and view it on their own phones.' Vortex is an interactive exhibition with around 10 works of AR art. 'This show has quite a few large pieces and for one, I've used the entire wall to make an installation. There is also a rug with my artwork on it — people standing on it believe they are on a frozen lake and they go around, scanning images and exploring the AR works nearby. It is an immersive experience,' she says, talking about the show and its reception. Romi, as she is popularly known, says her favourite piece from the AR installations is a still image of four green plastic bottles. 'But when you scan it with your phone, it transforms into a green jellyfish. Another piece is of a patch of denim that seems to be floating in the air and when you scan it, it morphs into a denim dragon.' Elaborating on the imagery, she says, 'These things. such as plastic bottles and denim, exist because we need them and we consume them, but there's a price to pay. Fast fashion is not sustainable and though we all love wearing jeans, they are water intensive.' 'I am not judging or criticising — these are some things I would like to talk about, in a fun, engaging way. It has always been my philosophy to trigger thought in viewers' minds or spark a conversation. Perhaps, when they go back home they'll turn off a tap sooner or make more mindful decisions.' 'I feel any art experience is transformative. It may not be overt, it may not always be obvious, but it does impact your thoughts and eventually, your actions.' Trees, butterflies and spheres are recurring motifs in Romi's work, and in Vortex too, the butterfly makes an appearance. 'This particular exhibition, plays up the tension between human activity and Nature's resilience,' says Romi, adding, 'Most of the imagery is about human consumption and transforming an object of daily use into an organic object.' Scene switch While the immersive experience is a huge part of Romi's show, another segment of Vortex comprises lenticular art. Three-dimensional or 3D art is one way to explain lenticular art in layman's terms. 'The title of the show is inspired by one of the pieces. It is the face of a lady with her eyes closed; from one angle, you can see images of leaves, roots and blooms, while from another side, one can see the vortex in a whirlwind made of plastic bottles,' says Romi. She adds that almost all of the 10 lenticular works are of female faces, with a narrative on animals or climate change. 'On one side you will see organic elements and on the other, a frozen lake or a tree that has been submerged — much like the effect and counter effect of what is happening in Nature.' 'It is also about how Nature takes everything we do and creates a hybrid. It is more resilient than we give it credit for. Sometimes, interesting hybrid forms emerge out of this synthesis and that is something I've touched upon through these works as well,' says Romi. Vortex was curated by Maria Laura Perilli, founder of Galleria Triphe in Rome, and was inaugurated on April 10, 2025. The exhibition which includes 24 pieces by Romicon Revola including sculptures, lenticular art and Augmented Reality installations will be on display till June 30, 2025.
