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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonali Bendre breaks silence viral videos with Raj Thackeray and gossip around it, reveals if he ever had a crush on her: 'There are families involved, it's not in good taste'
Sonali Bendre and Raj Thackeray were spotted at an event together and people went crazy with the video edits. They compared Sonali and Raj's new video with their old one when they welcomed Michael Jackson to India. Many people speculated that the politician always had a crush on her and some even speculated about rumours that they were together earlier. The internet clearly didn't keep calm. The 'Sarfarosh' actress has finally broken silence on these viral videos and her connection with Thackeray and his family. When asked about these videos which claimed that Raj allegedly has a crush on her, Sonali said, "Did he… I doubt it," and she further clarified, 'I was talking to my sister who was right there." Criticising all the gossip and chatter, she said, "I don't know. I mean, a lot of people… I think it's just not in very good taste when people talk about it like that. First of all, I mean, there are families involved and people involved in all of that." She further explained how her family and Raj's family are connected for many years now. She explained, "Other than the fact that my brother-in-law and my sister… my brother-in-law who's a cricketer and hence used to play cricket with Raj's cousin… Sister's husband and they always played together. Secondly, my sister's mother-in-law was the head of the department that taught us English literature in the (Ramnarain) Ruia College, which I'm from. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo " She added, "So they all knew each other. For me, the connection was that Sharmila, Raj's wife, her mother, and my Maasi were best friends. Her mother has held me for 10 days because you know how, oh, her, my mother's younger sister, Maasi. So when she delivered Raj, they all came laughing. Oh, her elder sister's baby. Let's go and see the baby. They've come to the hospital and seen me. So literally, that's the kind of connection. " She added further, "I've always travelled around… It's not something that I know them beyond a point because I came into Maharashtra only once in two years during summer holidays or something like that." Sonali also said that she has no ambition to get into politics. "I think you need a lot of very thick skin for it, which I don't have… and I'm not politically correct… unfortunately." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Second merit list brings relief for mid-range scorers, but high cut-offs persist in top colleges
Mumbai: The second general merit list for undergraduate admissions released on Saturday by colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai has brought a measure of relief to students scoring between 80% and 90%, many of whom were left anxious after the unusually high cut-offs in the first list. While several prominent colleges have eased their cut-offs slightly—particularly in the science stream—some institutions continue to hold the bar high. At Ruia College, for instance, the cut-off for BSc Computer Science has dropped from 80.17% in the first list to 76% in the second. Similarly, Podar College saw a nearly seven-percentage-point dip in the BSc Data Science cut-off. The first merit list had sparked concern among students and parents alike, with average scorers struggling to find seats in preferred courses. However, the latest list has provided a breather—especially in science—though commerce and professional courses continue to reflect intense competition. Career-oriented programmes like Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Bachelor in Banking and Insurance (BBI), and Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) have seen a sharp increase in demand, with cut-offs in some colleges rising by 15% to 20% compared to last year. 'These cut-off trends indicate a strong shift in student preferences towards specialised, career-driven courses in fields like digital media and accounting,' said Minu Madlani, academic advisor at KPB Hinduja College of Commerce. 'It mirrors the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging sectors such as fintech, financial consulting, and content marketing.' A principal from a South Mumbai college noted that while the second list has brought some relief in commerce and professional streams, competition remains stiff. 'The cut-offs are marginally lower, but the trend is consistent. We expect the third merit list to offer more flexibility for students still in the fray,' she said. She also observed a changing mindset among students. 'Today's aspirants are more open to exploring diverse academic paths. The focus is no longer limited to a few 'prestige' courses. There's greater awareness and interest in a broader spectrum of disciplines.'
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
City colleges join hands to offer students more electives
Mumbai: From the coming academic year, students in Mumbai will be able to enrol for electives outside their chosen stream and institution as many colleges have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to share resources and offer elective courses to students from other institutions. This move is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages multidisciplinary learning and allows students to choose a minor subject from any department, including outside their own stream. The minor subject will account for 18-20 credits spread over three years. As part of implementation of the NEP, many colleges located in the same neighbourhood or managed by the same entity have signed MoUs to enable students to step beyond traditional academic boundaries. For example, the principals of Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College in Matunga and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), a premier engineering college, recentlt signed an MoU which allows Ruia College students – mainly from arts and science backgrounds – to enrol for courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning at VJTI. Reciprocally, VJTI students will be able to enrol in the critical thinking course taught by Ruia's faculty. Sachin Kore, director, VJTI, said the MoU with Ruia College would open up exciting opportunities for academic and research exchange. 'It's a perfect example of how the NEP can help institutions work together to benefit students,' he said. Students at Ruia College will also be able to enrol for a course on food and nutrition offered by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT). Meanwhile, three colleges in Thane and Mulund have come together to launch a joint MSc in information technology programme. Students from any of the three colleges – Vaze-Kelkar College in Mulund, Mulund College of Commerce, and BN Bandodkar College in Thane – can enrol for the course while lectures will be held across the three campuses based on a shared timetable and rotation of students and teachers. The setup will not only expose students to a wider range of subjects and teaching styles but also utilise existing resources in a better way. Institutions under the same management are also signing MoUs for collaboration. For instance, Sathaye College, Dahanukar College, and Mulund College of Commerce – all run by the Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association – have signed an agreement to offer students a broader range of elective courses. 'Under the NEP, colleges must offer students more elective choices alongside their main subjects,' said Madhav Rajwade, principal, Sathaye College. 'With this collaboration, we can now offer over 100 electives designed by our three colleges.' Until now, students could only enrol for electives offered by their own college, Rajwade said. 'No single college can offer everything. These collaborations solve that problem and make sure students get the choices the NEP promises,' he said. The University of Mumbai welcomed these collaborations and encouraged more colleges to follow suit. 'These colleges have taken a highly commendable step,' said Prof Ajay Bhamare, pro-vice-chancellor of the university. 'Under the NEP, colleges are expected to collaborate for the benefit of students. We are happy to see institutions moving in that direction. Many more colleges have signed similar agreements and the university fully supports such efforts.'
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Academics concerned about decline in arts stream results, enrolments
MUMBAI: The performance of Arts students in the Class 12 examinations has seen a significant decline over the past five years even as the enrolment numbers for the stream have dipped too. According to Maharashtra State Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board data, in 2020, 90.66% of Arts students passed the board exams, which dipped sharply to 80.52 in 2025. In 2021, when the pandemic was on, the pass percentage soared to 99.83%, largely due to alternative evaluation methods. However, as regular assessments resumed in 2022, the results dropped significantly to 90.51%, and the downward trend has continued since. Alongside, the number of students choosing the Arts stream is also decreasing. In 2021, 3,76,412 students appeared for the Class 12 Arts exam, which dropped to 3,49,696 in 2025. In stark contrast, the Science stream has seen a steady rise in enrolment, with candidates increasing from 5,44,786 in 2021 to 7,35,003 in 2025. Educators point to a range of reasons behind the waning interest in Arts. Raju Shinde, a retired Marathi teacher, said that Arts had always been a last resort for students and only about 5% to 6% actually chose it out of passion. 'Such students usually enrol in top-tier colleges in urban centres,' he said. 'But many colleges in small towns and rural areas are unable to fill seats, leading to closures of entire divisions.' Varsha Malavde, an economics professor at Ruia College, observed that while other streams had quickly adapted to modern demands with new professional courses, the Arts stream lagged behind. 'Arts too has career potential, but there is a lack of both awareness and curriculum upgrades,' she said. A principal from a Palghar-based college concurred. 'Even in rural areas, families prefer courses that promise quicker job opportunities after graduation,' he said. 'Self-financed professional courses in Science and Commerce, such as Biotechnology and Banking & Finance, are drawing students with even modest scores, further sidelining Arts.' Some urban colleges are trying to buck the trend. Rajendra Shinde, principal of St Xavier's College, explained, 'We have upgraded our syllabus and introduced innovative combinations like BA in Economics and Statistics, Psychology and English, and even MA in Lifespan Counselling. These changes have helped attract more students.' Shinde admitted, though, that such opportunities were largely confined to city colleges. 'In rural areas, many students still view Arts as a last resort, primarily due to a lack of information and limited options,' he said. 'This not only affects enrolment but also results.' A principal from Murud shared that as part of Mumbai University's school outreach programme this year, they connected with schools in their area to promote Arts faculty programmes. 'We're hopeful that this initiative will lead to an increase in enrolment this year,' he said.
