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Expedite Smart Street Bazaar works, officials told
Expedite Smart Street Bazaar works, officials told

Hans India

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Hans India

Expedite Smart Street Bazaar works, officials told

Nellore: Nellore Municipal Commissioner Y.O Nandan has directed the officials to speed up completion of 'Smart Street Bazaar'(SSB) works. The Commissioner along with engineering officials has inspected the ongoing SSB project works at Jaffer Saheb Canal area in the city on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the government was keen on starting this project as early as possible for the benefit of the street vendors in Nellore city. The Commissioner said that Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Developmnent Ponguru Narayana would review the progress of the project at every stage. He said that a workshop was also being conducted to the beneficiaries on carrying out business under the SSB concept. NMC SE Rammohan Rao, EE Rahamthu Jhony, DE Raghuram and others were present.

Five women from Nepal being trafficked to Kuwait rescued
Five women from Nepal being trafficked to Kuwait rescued

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Time of India

Five women from Nepal being trafficked to Kuwait rescued

Bahraich: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has rescued five Nepali women from being trafficked to Kuwait via Delhi. SSB's anti-human trafficking unit intercepted the group at the Rupaidiha check post on the Indo-Nepal border on Friday. According to commandant of the 42nd Battalion of the SSB, Ganga Singh Udawat, the women, aged between 18 and 20, were stopped for questioning when officers noticed them traveling together in a suspicious manner. During interrogation, one of the women revealed that she had previously worked in Kuwait as a domestic helper for Arab families and was being paid well. She claimed that due to demand for more workers, she was taking others along. However, none of them possessed any valid travel documents. When asked, they said they were supposed to receive their documents in Delhi, raising further suspicion of trafficking. Following intense questioning and verification, the SSB found that the women were likely victims of a human trafficking operation. All five were handed over to their respective families. He said that in regular meetings with Nepalese counterparts, they report around 20 similar cases every month.

Dream Of Serving As An Army Officer? SSC Tech Entry For Engineers Now Open
Dream Of Serving As An Army Officer? SSC Tech Entry For Engineers Now Open

NDTV

time5 days ago

  • General
  • NDTV

Dream Of Serving As An Army Officer? SSC Tech Entry For Engineers Now Open

The Indian Army has opened the online application window for the 66th Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Entry for both men and women. The course, set to commence in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, offers a direct entry path for engineering graduates into the armed forces. The application process began on July 16 and will remain open until August 14, 2025. A total of 379 positions are available - 350 for male candidates and 29 for female candidates. Who Can Apply? Applicants must hold a BE/BTech degree in relevant engineering disciplines. Those currently in the final year of their engineering programme may also apply, provided they complete their degree by April 1, 2026, and furnish proof of qualification within 12 weeks of joining the academy. Additionally, for certain non-technical posts under the SSCW (Non-Tech) category, candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible. Age Limit Only candidates aged between 20 and 27 years as of April 1, 2026, are eligible to apply. Selection Process The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes two stages: initial screening (OIR and PPDT tests) and main selection rounds (psychological tests and Group Testing Officer tasks). Candidates who pass these stages will undergo a medical examination before the final merit list is prepared. Notably, there is no written exam for this recruitment cycle—selection will be purely based on academic performance and SSB assessment. How To Apply Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal — Applications must be submitted before the deadline of August 14, 2025. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification before submitting their applications to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.

Join Indian Army: Application portal opens for Short Service Commission courses at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check direct link and registration deadline here
Join Indian Army: Application portal opens for Short Service Commission courses at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check direct link and registration deadline here

Time of India

time5 days ago

  • General
  • Time of India

Join Indian Army: Application portal opens for Short Service Commission courses at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check direct link and registration deadline here

The Indian Army has opened the application portal for the 66th Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Entry Course, set to commence in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible unmarried male and female engineering graduates who aspire to serve the nation as technical officers. The registration window is active from July 16 to August 14, 2025, and applications must be submitted online through the official website – A total of 379 vacancies are available, including 350 for male candidates and 29 for female candidates. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates to join the Indian Army without a written exam, based on academic merit followed by SSB interviews. Who can apply? Candidates must be: Unmarried male or female Indian citizens Engineering graduates (from any recognized university/institution) Final-year students can also apply, provided they can submit proof of passing the degree by April 1, 2026 Age limit: 20 to 27 years as of April 1, 2026 (i.e., born between April 2, 1999 and April 1, 2006, both inclusive) How to apply Here is how interested candidates can register online: Visit the official website: Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' Register yourself and fill in the required personal, academic, and communication details Upload relevant documents and photograph Review and submit the application form Note: No application fee is required for this entry. Selection process and training The selection process for the 66th SSC Tech Entry is designed to assess candidates comprehensively without the need for a written examination. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Initially, applicants will be shortlisted based on their academic performance, particularly their engineering marks. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, a five-day assessment process conducted at designated centres across India. Those who clear the SSB interview will undergo a thorough medical examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards required for military service. Candidates who qualify all stages will be selected for training. The selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of pre-commission training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. After successful completion of the training, they will be granted a Short Service Commission in the Indian Army and commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!

Tanvi The Great review: Soulful acting bogged down by uneven pacing, flat execution
Tanvi The Great review: Soulful acting bogged down by uneven pacing, flat execution

India Today

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • India Today

Tanvi The Great review: Soulful acting bogged down by uneven pacing, flat execution

The soul of every underdog story is the universal spirit of human resilience and rising against all odds. Be it fighting limitations or battling adversaries, the journey must relate to human struggles. In order to find resonance among audiences, the narrative needs to honour the emotional engagement with subtle nuances and fleshed-out characters. Writer, director and producer Anupam Kher's emotional drama commences as a light-hearted take on autism, coupled with serene landscapes and heartfelt interactions. Do the plot, direction and performances serve justice to a delicately sensitive and crucial subject that demands human attention?advertisementDebutant Shubhangi Dutt accepts a Herculean challenge as ambitious as director Kher's vision as she portrays the titular role in 'Tanvi The Great'. Shubhangi, as Tanvi, considers herself to be different but no less. Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina (Karan Tacker), an Indian Army officer, Tanvi dreams of hoisting the national flag in the Siachen at the Line of Control (LoC).While the protagonist is well-intended and determined, just like the film's narrative, there are many obstacles to her path. Can a specially-challenged individual qualify for the Services Selection Board (SSB) exams and join the Indian Army? Can an autistic girl undergo the intense physical training of the defence forces? Are patriotism and self-confidence the ultimate fuel to make you worthy of the army uniform? 'Tanvi The Great' begins as a deeply moving story, skillfully weaving a narrative of human compassion with high emotional stakes. However, the film loses focus, weighed down by an overly ambitious emotional arc that drifts from its promising inner turmoil and angst due to the constant pursuit of not being heard has been amicably portrayed by Shubhangi. Under Kher's direction, the actor gave it her best shot in her first film. Her dedication to the craft reflects in her committed performance as an autistic girl, a challenging role for any newcomer does an incredible job of extracting the acting brilliance of all the actors on board. However, the movie somehow loses its sheen as an emotionally enriching story. 'Tanvi The Great' bets big on Tanvi's dreams, but they unravel like glossy daydreams, not a grounded arc. The SSB (Service Selection Board) training feels more staged than lived-in, lacking the grit of real stakes. Defence protocols get tossed aside like plot afterthoughts, leaving realism in the inclination towards classical music and bhajans could have been a powerful window into her inner world. The film instead reduces a potentially nuanced trait to a caricature of savant-like brilliance. The protagonist's training under Major Srinivasan (Arvind Swami), her late father's former acquaintance, does have potential for emotional depth. But this setup is also squandered by an unrealistic training of showing the gruelling, incremental process required for qualifying the SSB (Service Selection Board), the film reduces Tanvi's preparation to drilling and an adrenaline-fuelled heroic act. The idea that, with minimal training, courage, will-power and endurance, the protagonist has the potential to clear SSB and reach the interview stage seems completely implausible. The SSB is a gauntlet that tests candidates over days, yet the film bypasses this reality, opting for a shortcut that diminishes Tanvi's agency and the authenticity of her biggest drawback of the story remains its portrayal of the Indian Army defying military and national security protocols. This fantasy, justified by the simplistic notion that "everyone has the right to dream", is a testament to the tonal clumsiness. The film's creative liberty as an excuse for emotional arc and human sensitivities ends up undervaluing the sanctity of our defence Shroff's Brigadier Joshi aka Tiger helps Tanvi to fulfill her dream. Equating the Indian Army as benevolent enablers of personal dreams, 'Tanvi: The Great' undermines the institution's discipline and the gravity of its one of the light-hearted, satirical moments meant for humour, the portrayal of a Gen-Z caricature is yet another lazy attempt at depicting youth. The stereotypical portrayal of a social media influencer, greeting elders with 'What's up' and 'yo man' peaks the ultimate cringe level. A half-baked character sketch about the obsession with selfies and Instagram followers hampers the otherwise serious tone of a sensitive 'Tanvi: The Great' deserves credit for centering a neurodivergent character. But instead of exploring the systemic barriers faced by autistic individuals, the film uses Tanvi's condition to justify its fantastical plot points. This approach reduces autism to a mere narrative device. The story prioritises sentimentality over substance and fails to offer an inspiring as a troubled grandfather pained by his granddaughter's struggles, once again proves his acting prowess. Throughout the film, he remains completely invested in Colonel Raina's character. His commanding screen presence gives a glimpse of his versatility. This yet again highlights the wonders 'Tanvi: The Great' would have done with well-woven characters and nuanced Joshi as a compassionate single mother is convincing in every frame. The talented ensemble of Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker and Arvind Swamy don't have enough scope in a one-dimensional film could have crafted a narrative of genuine resilience. Instead, it turns a grounded story into a Disney-esque fantasy. The tired cliches, like the Ge- Z caricature, could have been avoided to create a cast of authentic, relatable The Great' begins with a spark of promise, fuelled by strong performances and a heartfelt premise. But its insistence on exaggerated heroics, implausible plot devices, and stereotypical portrayals derails its potential. The result is a film that tries too hard to make its protagonist 'special', forgetting that her humanity - her flaws, struggles, and quiet triumphs - would have been based on sensitive subjects demand care, authenticity, and restraint. This film, sadly, delivers none of these.- Ends2 out of 5 stars for 'Tanvi: The Great'

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