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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanjay Mishra marks his Bengali cinema debut
Sanjay Mishra marks his Bengali cinema debut in Pritha Chakraborty's 'Phera,' alongside Ritwick Chakraborty and Sohini Sarkar. The film explores themes of home, memory, and unspoken love through the story of a father and son grappling with the past in a rapidly changing city. Phera, directed by Pritha Chakraborty marks the Bengali debut of actor Sanjay Mishra, known for his powerful and nuanced performances across Indian cinema. Joining him in pivotal roles are actors — Ritwick Chakraborty and Sohini Sarkar . With such a dynamic cast and a compelling narrative, Phera promises to be an emotional and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Speaking about his debut in Bengali cinema, Sanjay, 'Bengali is a sweet language, and I've always loved and admired legends like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen who come from this land. Stepping into Bengali cinema for the first time is both exciting and enriching. I'm looking forward to working with some of the finest talents of the Bengali film industry. I hope the audience embraces this story the way we're preparing to embrace the journey of making it. ' Ritwick on his part added, 'I'm excited to be a part of Phera. I've always admired the way Pritha thinks and brings her stories to life — her direction is both sensitive and sharp. Sharing the screen with the legendary Sanjay Mishra ji is an honour, and I'm looking forward to this journey with immense enthusiasm.' Sohini's role in Phera is brief, it holds a deep emotional weight in the story. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Milana, 38, Shows Her Huge Size In New Photos. Paperela Undo 'Sometimes, it's not about the length but the impact. I'm glad to be a part of Pritha's vision and to work alongside such brilliant co-actors,' said the actress. 'Phera began as a quiet question I kept returning to: What do we really call home? A place? A person? A time that no longer exists? In a world obsessed with forward motion and achievement, I was drawn to two men who are both, in their own ways, stuck. One is held back by memory, the other by momentum. And yet, somewhere in the stillness between them, I found something deeply human—a kind of unspoken love that doesn't need resolution, only recognition. This film is not about big changes or loud emotions. It is about everyday endurance, the dignity of small lives, and the uncomfortable tenderness that exists between people who've forgotten how to speak but still manage to listen. With Phera, I wanted to explore what it means to return—not in triumph, but in truth. To be seen. To be enough,' said Pritha. Talking more about the storyline of the film, the director added, 'Two men. One house that no longer stands the way it used to. In a city that rewards speed and reinvention, Priyam runs just fast enough to not fall behind. His father, Pannalal, once a local hero, now measures time in habits and rust. When the past quite literally cracks open, their two worlds — and worldviews — are forced into uneasy proximity. Phera is a story of quiet reckonings — of what we call success, of how much we leave behind, and what remains when the noise fades. It is about the awkward poetry of returning — not to glory, but to someone who still saves you a seat. Some lives don't arc. They echo.' 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 .
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Badminton: BWF Junior World Championships in Guwahati to witness trial for proposed new 3×15 scoring system; here's what you need to know
The proposed new 3×15 scoring system will be will be implemented at the individual events at the upcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati in October, the Badminton World Federation (BWF), in collaboration with the Badminton Association of India (BAI), confirmed. And a new, updated relay system will be used in the mixed team tournament that usually precedes the individual events. It will be a best of three sets up to 45 points, with each set comprising five matches – one of each event from men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. A version of the team relay system was first introduced at last year's BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2024. In the individual tournament, the new three-by-15 scoring system will be trialled as part of the wider testing and analysis programme being rolled out by BWF. Both initiatives were approved by BWF Council at the recent BWF AGM in Xiamen, China. Earlier this year, the BWF announced that the 3×15 system will be tested at selected Continental Championships, Grade 3 tournaments, national and international leagues, and national tournaments. The testing period is approximately April to September/October 2025. Towards the end of the testing period, BWF will survey key stakeholders at each tournament as well as an overall survey of all Members, Athletes' Commissions (players), technical officials, and commercial partners. 'BWF Council will make a final decision whether to propose this new system to the BWF Annual General Meeting 2026,' the governing body had said. The 3×15 is already defined as part of the 'Alternative Laws of Badminton' – in simple terms, a match will consist of the best of three games. The game shall be won by the side that first scores 15 points (instead of the current 21). At 14-14, the game will continue to be played till one side gains a two-point lead first. In the current scoring system, 29-29 becomes the decisive point in a game, which will now change to 20-all. So the side scoring the 21st point will win the game in that scenario. As recently as 2021, there was a big push from BWF to change the scoring system to 11 x 5 (best of 5, with 11 points to win a game). It turned out to be an incredibly close vote at the 82nd BWF AGM. The 11×5 proposal received 66.31% votes for and 33.69% against, but it was marginally short of the two-thirds majority needed (>66.67%) What was the Indian reaction to the new format? BAI Secretary General Sanjay Mishra had said there was a mixed reaction from some of India's top players when he sought feedback in February. 'Our players are OK with a different system in leagues, but for the major events on tours, they think the existing system must continue. The feeling is that in a 15-point game, there is not enough time,' Mishra had told The Indian Express. 'My opinion is that other Asian countries like China, Malaysia, and Indonesia may oppose it because it takes away their strengths of fitness and playing long rallies.' Among the players, HS Prannoy who admitted it might suit older players like himself in terms of recovery, wasn't sold on the system still. 'It may shorten matches, but I'm unsure how it will help the sport. A 21-game format match usually lasts about 70 minutes, which isn't excessively long. If we're aiming for better viewership, we should consider changing other aspects like scheduling, broadcast, etc rather than the scoring,' he had told this taily. What's BWF saying? BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund praised BAI and the Guwahati organising committee for implementing these rule changes. 'We are delighted to present a forward-thinking championships promoting innovation for badminton and reflecting a progressive and modern approach by BAI, Guwahati and BWF,' Lund said. 'This is part of BWF's wider long-term considerations for innovation in events and event delivery. The broader goal remains to modernise badminton in ways that protect athlete wellbeing while making the sport even more exciting and engaging for global audiences. It is essential that this process remains inclusive and well-informed, with any future decision guided by evidence, wide consultation, and what is in the best interest of badminton worldwide. That's why it is necessary to test such innovations in live tournament settings and it is great that we have the endorsement and backing from our Member in India and the city of Guwahati who share the same vision as us.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
RTE admissions: 51% students in MP enroll in three days
Indore: The Right to Education (RTE) admission process for academic year 2025–26 is underway in Madhya Pradesh, with 51% of the 83,483 students, who were allotted seats in the first round, having confirmed their admissions as of Wednesday evening, just three days after the reporting process began on June 2. According to latest data from School Education Department, 42,366 students have completed admission reporting, while 41,117 are yet to report to their allotted schools. Across the state, districts have shown varied progress. Niwari continues to have the lowest admission reporting at 30%, followed by Jhabua at 39%, and Sidhi and Guna at 41%. In contrast, Pandhurna and Burhanpur have reported the highest confirmation rate of 63%, followed by Khandwa at 60%, Shajapur at 59%, Seoni 59% and Bhopal at 56%. "The process is underway smoothly. Parents should report to the allotted schools with all verified documents to confirm the admission. Once the first round of admissions is complete, the process for the second round will commence," said state RTE controller Rakesh Pandey. In Indore district, out of 5,126 allotted seats, 2,532 students have confirmed admission so far, while 2,594 are yet to report. Indore had received over 14,000 applications for 6,825 RTE seats and now stands at a 49% reporting rate. District project coordinator Sanjay Mishra appealed to parents to complete the process on time. "Parents must complete the formalities with the required documents before June 10 to secure their child's admission," he said. The School Education Department is continuing its outreach to ensure eligible families complete the admission process. Officials noted that parents still have several days left to approach their allotted schools. Under the RTE Act, private schools are required to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged backgrounds. The first round of allotment covers admissions to nursery, KG and class 1. With the June 10 deadline nearing, education authorities are encouraging parents to act promptly and make full use of this opportunity for free, quality education under provisions of the Act.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
In Indore, over 5000 kids allotted seats in private schools under RTE
Indore: A total of 5,126 children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in Indore were allotted seats in private schools under the 25% reservation provision of the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the academic session 2025-26. The allotment was conducted through an online lottery on Thursday, executed with a single click by State Education Centre Director Harjendra Singh in Bhopal. The event was broadcast live on the Centre's official YouTube channel. According to District Project Coordinator Sanjay Mishra, Indore received 13,112 valid applications this year against 6,825 RTE-reserved seats in entry-level classes such as Nursery, KG and Class 1. Of these, 5,126 seats were allotted in the first round. Following the online lottery, parents were notified of the seat allotments through SMS on their registered mobile numbers. From Friday onwards, they can download the official allotment letters from the MPOnline portal. Admissions must be completed at the allotted schools between June 2 and June 10. To ensure transparency and authenticity, schools are required to report each admission through the official RTE mobile application. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Resort com tudo incluído na Bahia Palladium Hotel Group Undo "Schools must take a photo of the child at the time of reporting and verify it using an OTP received by the parent. Admissions not reported via the app will be considered invalid," Mishra said. The last date for completing admission reporting is June 10. Children who are not satisfied with the allotted school in this round can opt to participate in further rounds, where they may select from available seats at other institutions. The initiative has brought relief and joy to many families. Pallavi Salve, who works as a cook to support her children after the death of her husband, was overjoyed when her 3-year-old son Aarav got admission into Daly College. "It was my dream to give my child a good education. This opportunity has changed our lives," she said emotionally. Akash Srivas, a street vendor whose cart was recently removed by the municipal corporation, was worried about his daughter's education. "Thanks to RTE, my daughter Manasvi got admission in Sri Sathya Sai School. Our entire family is thankful," he said. The RTE Act mandates that 25% of seats in private schools be reserved for children from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. In Indore, more than 13,000 applications were received under these categories this year. The process ensures equal educational opportunities and reinforces the commitment to inclusive growth in the education sector. Box: Over 83,000 Children To Get Admissions In Private Schools Statewide Indore: A total of 83,483 children were allotted seats in private schools of Madhya Pradesh under the Right to Education (RTE) Act through an online lottery held on Thursday. Among them, 72,812 children secured admission to their first-preference schools. State Education Centre Director Harjendra Singh said that Madhya Pradesh is a leading state in implementing a transparent and tech-based system for RTE admissions. This year, 1,66,751 children were declared eligible after document verification. Of the total allotments, 43,363 boys and 40,120 girls received seats in nursery, KG-1 and Class 1. GFX: Seat Distribution Gender-wise: Girls — 40,120 Boys — 43,363 Class-wise: Nursery — 54,038 KG-1 — 22,799 Class 1 - 6,646
Mint
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' review: Live, repeat, sigh
Even as Sanjay Mishra delivers a climactic speech at his customary 20 km/hr, a third of Delhi's film journalists are slouching in the aisles of the theatre, physically present, spiritually done. I'm seated, but only just, eyeing the nearest exit, thinking of dinner options and career choices. We've been ground down by Bhool Chuk Maaf, a film about purgatory that feels like purgatory. Ranjan (Rajkummar Rao) and Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi) are desperate to get married. Her father (Zakir Hussain), though, won't allow them to until unemployed, directionless Ranjan finds a job, any job (very anti-national of the film to suggest there's a job crisis that's driving young men to suicide). This sets up a dreary first 40 minutes, as Ranjan tries to bribe his way to a government job and Titli complains and scolds him (why isn't she looking for a job?). Finally, a fixer named Bhagwan (Mishra) comes through, Ranjan is employed, and a date is set. Ranjan wakes up on his wedding day… except it isn't. Everything's like the day before: the same chronology of events, the same people doing the same things but as if for the first time. Ranjan stumbles through the day, wakes up the next morning, and it's still mehendi day, and so on in an infinite loop. This is, of course, the plot of the 1993 classic Groundhog Day—though perhaps writer-director Karan Sharma was inspired by Palm Springs, a delightful reworking from 2020 (also set at a wedding, though the main characters in that are the maid of honour and a bridesmaid's boyfriend). Ranjan escaping the loop is tied to him becoming a better, unselfish person; this too is from Groundhog Day. But Bhool Chuk Maaf lacks the comic timing and eventual sweetness of the Bill Murray film. After propping up Hindi film for over a decade now, the new middle cinema is showing its own decline. In 2013, Seema Pahwa and Sanjay Mishra were part of the wonderful ensemble of Ankhon Dekhi, a foundation film for this movement. They're fine here too, but everything around them has deteriorated. The film is set in Varanasi, maybe even shot there, but Sudeep Chatterjee's photography has a chintzy, unreal look, and the lived-in feeling of the best middle-class comedies is entirely absent. Sharma's writing is occasionally amusing but more often lazy and desperate for laughs (there's a Ranjan line so embarrassing I can't bring myself to type it out—you can find it in the trailer). A genre on the decline, with an actor showing signs of plateauing. It's not like Rao is unwatchable here. But the deft, surprising performer we knew is on hiatus. In its place is a more durable commodity: louder, broader, something that can be replicated with too much effort in film after film. It's a little sad to see Rao reduced to yelling and grimacing and stepping on cowdung for cheap laughs. But at least he gets those cheap laughs, whereas Gabbi's efforts to match him backfire terribly. It's a disastrous characterisation on her and Sharma's part, whiny and scolding and increasingly peripheral. The one resonant subplot involves a distraught young man named Hamid (Akash Makhija), whose life becomes linked with Ranjan's. It also continues the job crisis strand from earlier, a rare sobering note in a film without real world worries. Makhija's quiet presence allows Rao to power down and behave like a regular human and not a star carrying a comedy. I'm not sure making a big deal out of Hamid being Muslim helps, though. It doesn't feel mean, but it serves no purpose and feel a little like a gag, especially with the repurposing of Amit Trivedi's 'Allah Meherbaan'.
