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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Man banned after he filmed Cineworld staff telling off confetti throwers
Man banned after he filmed Cineworld staff telling off confetti throwers Cineworld staff argued with a number of filmgoers who threw confetti during a screening Cineworld staff stopped a movie screening to tell off customers for having 'no common sense' - after they showered the theatre in confetti. Sanj Langi says 'around seven' people threw blue confetti in the air when their favourite actor appeared on screen in an Indian action movie at the cinema in Birmingham. The 49-year-old says he left the cinema after half an hour as he didn't like the film but not without telling staff about the 'annoying' customers. Workers then stopped the film to confront viewers and Sanj's footage shows them declaring it's 'basic sense' not to throw confetti even if they didn't see a sign prohibiting it. An outspoken customer continues to argue back when one of the staff said 'so you're saying you have no common sense'. The other worker explains 'we have to clean it' and warns 'if this happens again the whole movie is going off and everyone is going home'. Sanj says it's common for confetti to be thrown at cinemas in southern India and in this case it was thrown because popular actor Pawn Kalyan appeared on screen. He claims there was a sign prohibiting the throwing of confetti and supports the staff's annoyance as he says 'this is England, not India'. Cineworld workers telling off customers for showering the cinema room with confetti (Image: Kennedy News/@onlyonlysanj) Article continues below Footage of the incident, shot during a showing of Hari Hara Veera Mallu at around 9pm, has been viewed more than 1.6 million times. Saj, from Birmingham, said: "This is England, not India. You have to go with the rules of the cinema and what's accepted here. "They threw confetti because their hero came on screen. In southern India this happens a lot. At the end the staff have to clean up so I was thinking about them. "I thought it was quite annoying. It shouldn't be happening and it should be stopped. "I told the staff they threw the confetti and about four of them stopped the movie and asked them why they're doing it. "They thought there was nothing wrong with it. They should have more sense. "People were throwing it in the first three rows. Around seven people so it was a lot to clean up. It's not fair. Article continues below Sanj, who visits the Cineworld cinema five times per week, says he's since been banned because he's refused to delete footage of the incident from TikTok. One user commented: "Who doesn't know you can't throw confetti in a cinema venue?" A second said: "People need to realise that Cineworld shows the South Asian films LATE AT NIGHT and it's usually the last film to come out. Imagine having to clean this up at nearly midnight." A third added: "This looks like a really bad comedy film." Cineworld has been contacted for comment.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Moment furious Cineworld staff stopped movie screening to tell off customers
Sanj Langi, 49, who filmed the incident at Cineworld in Birmingham, told staff that customers were showering the room with confetti during a movie - which is a tradition in some parts of the world Furious Cineworld staff stopped a movie screening to tell off customers after they showered the theatre in confetti. Sanj Langi says 'around seven' people threw blue confetti in the air when their favourite actor appeared on screen in an Indian action movie at the cinema in Birmingham on Wednesday July 23. The 49-year-old admits he left the cinema after half an hour as he didn't like the film but not without telling staff about the 'annoying' customers. Workers then stopped the film to confront viewers and Sanj's footage shows them declaring it's 'basic sense' not to throw confetti even if they didn't see a sign prohibiting it. It comes after engineers were sacked after building a £1.6million right-angle 'disaster' bridge. An outspoken customer continues to argue back when one of the staff hits back 'so you're saying you have no common sense'. The other worker explains 'we have to clean it' and warns 'if this happens again the whole movie is going off and everyone is going home'. Sanj says it's common for confetti to be thrown at cinemas in southern India and in this case it was thrown because popular actor Pawn Kalyan appeared on screen. He claims there was a sign prohibiting the throwing of confetti and supports the staff's annoyance as he says 'this is England, not India'. Footage of the incident, shot during a showing of Hari Hara Veera Mallu at around 9pm, has been viewed more than 1.6 million times. Saj, from Birmingham, said: "This is England, not India. You have to go with the rules of the cinema and what's accepted here. They threw confetti because their hero came on screen. In southern India this happens a lot. At the end the staff have to clean up so I was thinking about them. "I thought it was quite annoying. It shouldn't be happening and it should be stopped. I told the staff they threw the confetti and about four of them stopped the movie and asked them why they're doing it. "They thought there was nothing wrong with it. They should have more sense. People were throwing it in the first three rows. Around seven people so it was a lot to clean up. It's not fair. Sanj, who visits the Cineworld cinema five times per week, says he's since been banned because he's refused to delete footage of the incident from TikTok. A second said: "People need to realise that Cineworld shows the South Asian films LATE AT NIGHT and it's usually the last film to come out. Imagine having to clean this up at nearly midnight." A third added: "This looks like a really bad comedy film."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I'm a dentist — 4 tips I always recommend for good oral hygiene, plus 4 things I would never do
Good oral health is intimately connected to our overall well-being — healthy teeth and gums play an important role in preventing chronic disease by lowering risks linked to heart disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, among others. To find out how Canadians can boost their oral health care routines, Yahoo Canada spoke to Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist practicing in the Greater Toronto Area. Good oral health comes down to three key elements, Dr. Sanj said. "Every Canadian can have a healthy smile by doing three things: having good daily oral hygiene, having a healthy diet that's low in sugar, and visiting a dentist at least once a year." To find out four things Dr. Sanj would never do, and four things she recommends to boost oral health, read on. She also shares her top dentist-approved picks for oral health care, including her favourite toothpaste, CDA-approved mouthwash, and more. "No matter how tired I am, I will drag myself to the washroom and brush and floss," Dr. Sanj told Yahoo Canada. "I can't fall asleep without doing it." "People are 3D printing their own clear [teeth-straightening] liners, or they are putting elastic bands around their teeth to close spaces," she said. "Any movement of teeth should be supervised by an orthodontist, because you can create a lot of damage." She would also skip DIY teeth-whitening methods that are touted online, like mixing baking soda and strawberries and putting them on your teeth, which is not effective and can actually be damaging. "The strawberries have sugar and acid," she said. In fact, any online advice should be double-checked with a healthcare provider. "We have to make sure the things we do are backed by science," Dr. Sanj said. "For example, charcoal toothpaste is really abrasive, so it's going to lead to tooth sensitivity because it's going to brush away your enamel. Instead of using charcoal toothpaste to whiten your teeth, talk to your oral healthcare provider. The whitening agents that we suggest will provide you with a whiter smile without damaging your teeth." "We should avoid buying products that don't have the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) seal of approval," Dr. Sanj said. "Products with the CDA seal of approval mean they have done tests to make sure that the product is safe, and it's effective at actually doing what it says it's supposed to do." "We should avoid using medium and hard-bristled toothbrushes because they are way too abrasive," she said. "You could actually brush away your gum and create notches in your enamel, and that'll create sensitivity." Instead, always buy brushes with soft bristles, and do not brush hard. "We should not scrub by the gum line. That'll brush away the gums and cause sensitivity," she said. "We should use a light touch and brush in little circles by the gum line and then sweep away." "It's really important to visit your dentist at least once a year," Dr. Sanj said. "Don't wait until you have pain, because by that time, you'll need expensive treatment." With this in mind, starting on May 1, the Canadian Dental Care Plan is expanding to include all Canadians aged 18 to 64 who do not have access to dental insurance and bring in under $90,000 per year. "Apply if you're eligible," Dr. Sanj suggests. "I wish people would use therapeutic mouthwashes more often, like Listerine," Dr. Sanj said. "It doesn't just fight bad breath. It also decreases plaque and gingivitis, and if it has fluoride in it, like Listerine Total Zero, it will help decrease decay, on top of decreasing gum disease and bad breath." Dr. Sanj said swishing with CDA-approved mouthwash only takes 30 seconds twice a day. "It's really easy to do. All you have to know is how to swish. And the evidence shows that it reduces plaque by 52 per cent more than if you just brush and floss. If you add Listerine to brushing and flossing, you're going to remove more plaque for a healthier mouth." For those who are put off by really intense mouthwash, Dr. Sanj suggests opting for the milder versions, such as Listerine Zero, which has no alcohol in it, or Listerine Green Tea Zero. "That's a really mild flavour mouthwash and it tastes great, like a matcha mouthwash." "I wish people drank more water," Dr. Sanj said. "Water is the main drink that we should be drinking every day, all day long." Dr. Sanj says water should be everyone's go-to beverage because it has no sugar, it doesn't cause cavities, and, unlike flavoured drinks, some water contains fluoride, which can help prevent tooth decay. "Drinking water prevents our mouths from drying, and it helps to wash away food that's stuck to our teeth. Water is also going to decrease gum disease and tooth decay — just from washing stuff off of our teeth and moistening our mouth," she said. However, if you choose to drink sugary drinks like soda or juice, here's a dentist-approved hack. "The trick is to drink it quickly, so that way it's not on your teeth for very long. So, if you're going to have sugary drinks, it's better to drink them within half an hour instead of sipping on them all day. If you sip it all day, you're exposing your teeth to the acids all day, versus if you drink it quickly, you're exposing your teeth to it for just a short time." Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water — that simple act can help reduce any sugars lingering on your teeth. In an ideal world, people should avoid eating sweet and sticky food to limit the amount of sugar on their teeth. However, even Dr. Sanj indulges in a sweet treat. "I love sweets. I eat them every day, but I practice harm reduction," she said. "I will pick sweets that aren't sticky. For example, at Easter, I pick the pure chocolate, because that's not going to stick to my teeth like candies or caramel would." After she eats anything sweet, she follows up with a piece of hard cheese or a crunchy fruit or vegetable, like apples, carrots or cucumbers. "These help naturally clean it off your teeth. And if I can't do that, I'll rinse my mouth with water." If you are snacking on sweet treats, Dr. Sanj recommends exposing your mouth to sugar for a limited time only. So if you're having a movie night with a bowl of Hershey's Kisses, for example, Dr. Sanj suggests eating them faster. "It's actually better for your teeth to eat it all at once. Just expose your mouth to the sugar for five minutes, instead of two hours," she says. "Every single day, we should brush our teeth — twice a day — with a toothpaste that has stannous fluoride, like Crest Gum Detoxify," Dr. Sanj said. "We should use a power toothbrush, like the Oral B electric toothbrush, and we should always buy brushes with soft bristles." "We should rinse twice a day with a therapeutic mouthwash, like Listerine. If you find mouthwash is too intense, then you can get the milder versions," Dr. Sanj said. "For example, Listerine has one called Listerine Zero, and there's no alcohol in it, so it's a milder flavour." "I chew sugar-free gum every day. I limit the use to 20 minutes a day. There are some gums with xylitol, if you chew it several times a day, it actually decreases decay. I like the sugar-free Dentyne packs." "I whiten my teeth with custom whitening trays, which are designed for my teeth, and I buy a whitening gel of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide," she said. "However, another easy way is to buy those Crest Whitestrips at the drug store. That is safer than making your own concoction at home." "We should clean between our teeth every day. You can use floss, floss sticks, interdental brushes, or a water flosser," Dr. Sanj said. "Most of my patients like the water flosser because they find it easier, they even keep it in the shower. Or the other option I heard is to keep floss sticks in their car, so when they're sitting in traffic, they'll floss their teeth."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I'm a dentist — 4 tips I always recommend for good oral hygiene, plus 4 things I would never do
Good oral health is intimately connected to our overall well-being — healthy teeth and gums play an important role in preventing chronic disease by lowering risks linked to heart disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, among others. To find out how Canadians can boost their oral health care routines, Yahoo Canada spoke to Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist practicing in the Greater Toronto Area. Good oral health comes down to three key elements, Dr. Sanj said. "Every Canadian can have a healthy smile by doing three things: having good daily oral hygiene, having a healthy diet that's low in sugar, and visiting a dentist at least once a year." To find out four things Dr. Sanj would never do, and four things she recommends to boost oral health, read on. She also shares her top dentist-approved picks for oral health care, including her favourite toothpaste, CDA-approved mouthwash, and more. "No matter how tired I am, I will drag myself to the washroom and brush and floss," Dr. Sanj told Yahoo Canada. "I can't fall asleep without doing it." "People are 3D printing their own clear [teeth-straightening] liners, or they are putting elastic bands around their teeth to close spaces," she said. "Any movement of teeth should be supervised by an orthodontist, because you can create a lot of damage." She would also skip DIY teeth-whitening methods that are touted online, like mixing baking soda and strawberries and putting them on your teeth, which is not effective and can actually be damaging. "The strawberries have sugar and acid," she said. In fact, any online advice should be double-checked with a healthcare provider. "We have to make sure the things we do are backed by science," Dr. Sanj said. "For example, charcoal toothpaste is really abrasive, so it's going to lead to tooth sensitivity because it's going to brush away your enamel. Instead of using charcoal toothpaste to whiten your teeth, talk to your oral healthcare provider. The whitening agents that we suggest will provide you with a whiter smile without damaging your teeth." "We should avoid buying products that don't have the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) seal of approval," Dr. Sanj said. "Products with the CDA seal of approval mean they have done tests to make sure that the product is safe, and it's effective at actually doing what it says it's supposed to do." "We should avoid using medium and hard-bristled toothbrushes because they are way too abrasive," she said. "You could actually brush away your gum and create notches in your enamel, and that'll create sensitivity." Instead, always buy brushes with soft bristles, and do not brush hard. "We should not scrub by the gum line. That'll brush away the gums and cause sensitivity," she said. "We should use a light touch and brush in little circles by the gum line and then sweep away." "It's really important to visit your dentist at least once a year," Dr. Sanj said. "Don't wait until you have pain, because by that time, you'll need expensive treatment." With this in mind, starting on May 1, the Canadian Dental Care Plan is expanding to include all Canadians aged 18 to 64 who do not have access to dental insurance and bring in under $90,000 per year. "Apply if you're eligible," Dr. Sanj suggests. "I wish people would use therapeutic mouthwashes more often, like Listerine," Dr. Sanj said. "It doesn't just fight bad breath. It also decreases plaque and gingivitis, and if it has fluoride in it, like Listerine Total Zero, it will help decrease decay, on top of decreasing gum disease and bad breath." Dr. Sanj said swishing with CDA-approved mouthwash only takes 30 seconds twice a day. "It's really easy to do. All you have to know is how to swish. And the evidence shows that it reduces plaque by 52 per cent more than if you just brush and floss. If you add Listerine to brushing and flossing, you're going to remove more plaque for a healthier mouth." For those who are put off by really intense mouthwash, Dr. Sanj suggests opting for the milder versions, such as Listerine Zero, which has no alcohol in it, or Listerine Green Tea Zero. "That's a really mild flavour mouthwash and it tastes great, like a matcha mouthwash." "I wish people drank more water," Dr. Sanj said. "Water is the main drink that we should be drinking every day, all day long." Dr. Sanj says water should be everyone's go-to beverage because it has no sugar, it doesn't cause cavities, and, unlike flavoured drinks, some water contains fluoride, which can help prevent tooth decay. "Drinking water prevents our mouths from drying, and it helps to wash away food that's stuck to our teeth. Water is also going to decrease gum disease and tooth decay — just from washing stuff off of our teeth and moistening our mouth," she said. However, if you choose to drink sugary drinks like soda or juice, here's a dentist-approved hack. "The trick is to drink it quickly, so that way it's not on your teeth for very long. So, if you're going to have sugary drinks, it's better to drink them within half an hour instead of sipping on them all day. If you sip it all day, you're exposing your teeth to the acids all day, versus if you drink it quickly, you're exposing your teeth to it for just a short time." Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water — that simple act can help reduce any sugars lingering on your teeth. In an ideal world, people should avoid eating sweet and sticky food to limit the amount of sugar on their teeth. However, even Dr. Sanj indulges in a sweet treat. "I love sweets. I eat them every day, but I practice harm reduction," she said. "I will pick sweets that aren't sticky. For example, at Easter, I pick the pure chocolate, because that's not going to stick to my teeth like candies or caramel would." After she eats anything sweet, she follows up with a piece of hard cheese or a crunchy fruit or vegetable, like apples, carrots or cucumbers. "These help naturally clean it off your teeth. And if I can't do that, I'll rinse my mouth with water." If you are snacking on sweet treats, Dr. Sanj recommends exposing your mouth to sugar for a limited time only. So if you're having a movie night with a bowl of Hershey's Kisses, for example, Dr. Sanj suggests eating them faster. "It's actually better for your teeth to eat it all at once. Just expose your mouth to the sugar for five minutes, instead of two hours," she says. "Every single day, we should brush our teeth — twice a day — with a toothpaste that has stannous fluoride, like Crest Gum Detoxify," Dr. Sanj said. "We should use a power toothbrush, like the Oral B electric toothbrush, and we should always buy brushes with soft bristles." "We should rinse twice a day with a therapeutic mouthwash, like Listerine. If you find mouthwash is too intense, then you can get the milder versions," Dr. Sanj said. "For example, Listerine has one called Listerine Zero, and there's no alcohol in it, so it's a milder flavour." "I chew sugar-free gum every day. I limit the use to 20 minutes a day. There are some gums with xylitol, if you chew it several times a day, it actually decreases decay. I like the sugar-free Dentyne packs." "I whiten my teeth with custom whitening trays, which are designed for my teeth, and I buy a whitening gel of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide," she said. "However, another easy way is to buy those Crest Whitestrips at the drug store. That is safer than making your own concoction at home." "We should clean between our teeth every day. You can use floss, floss sticks, interdental brushes, or a water flosser," Dr. Sanj said. "Most of my patients like the water flosser because they find it easier, they even keep it in the shower. Or the other option I heard is to keep floss sticks in their car, so when they're sitting in traffic, they'll floss their teeth."
