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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Woman, paramour force husband to end life in Banda
Kanpur: A woman, along with her paramour, allegedly forced her husband to end his life, in Banda. The daughter of the deceased has lodged a complaint in this connection with the police. The incident took place in Parshuram Talab locality. On Feb 21, authorities were notified about a man's suicide. The man's daughter Sarita alias Shweta, submitted a written complaint on May 6. According to the complaint, Sarita's father Mayaram worked as a labourer in Surat with her mother and three brothers. The family returned to Banda for Diwali in Oct 2024 and went back to Surat in Nov 2024. In Surat, her mother Gudiya developed an illicit relationship with Gopaldas. On Feb 1, when Mayaram found about their relationship they assaulted him and threatened him. Mayaram returned to Banda with his three children, while his wife and her paramour continued to threaten him. On Feb 21, , Mayaram ended his life by hanging. Following investigation, the authorities apprehended both Gudiya and Gopaldas. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Piyush Pandey confirmed receiving a complaint from a woman in the Kotwali Nagar area regarding her father's suicide because of her mother's improper relationship. "An FIR has been registered at the Kotwali Nagar police station, and both accused were presented before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody," the DSP added.
News18
18-07-2025
- Business
- News18
From 100 Shops To Just 6: Silence Grips Janakpuri Delhi Haat As Traders Exit Market
Sarita, a trader who joined in 2023, said her income plunged from Rs 70,000 to just Rs 300, making it impossible to survive with a monthly rent of Rs 10,000 at Janakpuri Haat Once envisioned as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, Delhi's Janakpuri Delhi Haat is now staring at possible closure just 11 years after its inauguration. Spread across 8 acres and opened in 2014, the market marked its 11th anniversary on July 13 this year, but celebrations were muted. With footfall plummeting and traders struggling to stay afloat, the once-bustling space now paints a bleak picture of neglect and decline. Initially built at the considerable expense of Rs 120 crore, the market's current condition is a stark contrast to its past vibrancy. Vendors, many of whom are women balancing business and home responsibilities, are witnessing abysmal sales, often returning home empty-handed at the end of the day. With shop shutters falling one by one, the once bustling Delhi Janakpuri Haat has become deserted, leaving traders no choice but to abandon their shops. Paramjeet Singh, a trader who set up his shop at Janakpuri Delhi Haat in 2016, lamented the decline. 'When I came here, sales were good, and there were over 100 shops. Now only 6 traders remain," he said. Although occasional customers visit on Saturdays and Sundays, the weekdays are eerily silent due to the lack of events and management initiatives. Despite numerous meetings with the management, there has been no meaningful response or action to address the traders' concerns. Sarita, another vendor who joined in 2023, highlighted the economic struggle, noting a drastic drop in her income from Rs 70,000 to barely Rs 300. With a rent of Rs 10,000, vendors find it impossible to sustain their businesses. She added, 'A letter was written to the MD, but there was no response." Wrote To MD, Got No Reply Shravali Ganguly echoed similar frustrations, stating that the management has clearly communicated that traders can choose to stay or leave, with no plans for future events. 'In this situation, the final decision rests with senior officials. So, we drafted a joint letter to the MD and mailed it, but there has been no response so far. Multiple efforts were made to meet senior authorities, but none were successful. Where should women traders go now? Delhi has a woman Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. We appeal to her to save Janakpuri Haat from closure and support women entrepreneurs," Ganguly said. Further complicating the situation, Shweta, another trader, recounted a major fire at Delhi Haat INA on April 30, 2025, which damaged over 30 shops. Unlike the traders at INA who received compensation and rent waivers, Janakpuri traders face continuous operational issues such as frequent electricity problems and electric shocks, with no relief in sight. 'No accident has occurred here so far, yet the premises have been shut down. Despite this, full ticket fare is still being charged, Rs 20 per entry. At the very least, tickets should be made free or the fare reduced. Young visitors often ask why the market remains open when there are no buyers. Without customers, how are vendors expected to sell their goods? We are only incurring losses," Shweta said. Management Cites This Reason When Local18 spoke to Anudeep Singh Bedi, the manager posted at the site, he said that some repair work is needed before any events can be planned. 'Teej celebrations are currently scheduled in Pitampura," he added, while assuring that efforts are being made to attract more visitors to the Janakpuri Haat soon. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 17:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This Bollywood Actor Was Once A Teacher; Dated His Student, Then Married Her
Long before R Madhavan became a heartthrob on the big screen, he was a soft-spoken teacher helping students find confidence. One of those students ended up changing the course of his life forever. Back in 1991, in Kolhapur, a young woman named Sarita Birje enrolled in Madhavan's personality development class. She was preparing for a career in aviation. (News18 Telugu) After landing her first job, she invited her teacher out for a thank-you dinner. That evening sparked a connection that quietly grew into something more than just mentor and student. Eight years later, the two were married in a traditional Tamil ceremony. Sarita wasn't a co-star or an industry insider. She was simply someone who saw the man before the fame. And Madhavan, who would go on to win hearts in both South Indian cinema and Bollywood, never forgot that. (News18 Telugu) 3/7 Their marriage in 1999 came just a year before his breakthrough in Mani Ratnam's 'Alai Payuthey' (Sakhi in Telugu), which catapulted him to stardom as the charming, relatable lover boy. While fans fell in love with his on-screen romance, Madhavan was already living a quiet, steady love story behind the scenes. He often brought Sarita to film shoots, not out of insecurity, but out of a commitment to stay close despite the chaos of the film world. (News18 Telugu) Now, 26 years later, the couple remains rock solid. Madhavan credits the longevity of their relationship to trust, personal space, and humor. He often jokes that "no man can win an argument with his wife", and adds that Sarita handles the finances and even knows his phone password. That's how deep the trust runs, he says. (News18 Telugu) 5/7 Their son, Vedant, has carved a name of his own in the world of competitive swimming. A national-level athlete, Vedant clinched gold at the Danish Open and silver at the Asian Age Group Championship in 2022. Madhavan, while proud, keeps his parenting grounded, saying, "Everyone's watching you because of who your father is. So stay humble. Stay focused." (News18 Telugu) 6/7 Even in 2025, Madhavan isn't slowing down. With back-to-back projects like 'Shaitaan' (2024) and 'Kesari Chapter 2' (2025), he continues to evolve, choosing roles that stretch beyond his lover-boy image. And Sarita? She's still beside him, sometimes even behind the camera, having worked as a costume designer for a few of his films. (News18 Telugu)
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
The boy in photo is a star in Bollywood and South cinema, delivered many superhit films, fell in love with a student, his name is..., wife is...
R Madhavan, who is known by everyone as Maddy, his acting skills are unmatched. Everyone says that he is a star from birth. The audience has given immense love to each of his films. He has proved his strong acting skills many times, whenever his films come on screen, they win the hearts of the audience, so we all are well aware of his professional life, but today we are going to tell you about the love story of R Madhavan and his wife Sarita Birje, how a student and a teacher became life partners. What was the love story of Madhavan? In his personal life, R Madhavan is a shy and very romantic person. He fell in love with a former air hostess, after which both of them got married. At the same time, their love story is very filmy. After earning a degree in electronics engineering, Madhavan wanted to join the army to serve the country, but on the insistence of his parents, he later chose the field of management, and after performing excellently in it for some time, he started training students in communication and public speaking. Once during his class in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, he met Sarita Birje. She used to come to attend Madhavan's lectures to get trained to become an air hostess. In an interview to a media house, Madhavan recalled his first meeting with Sarita and said, 'I met Sarita when I was taking personality development classes in Kolhapur. During that time, she aspired to get a job in an airline and used to come to my class for training. When she finally got the job, she thought that it was partly because of my class, and she took me to dinner as a thank you. After which our love story started.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by R. Madhavan (@actormaddy) How did Maddy's love begin? After getting a job in an airline company and getting a lot of help from Madhavan's excellent coaching, Sarita planned the entire dinner. However, Madhavan had started feeling something different for Sarita by then, so he took advantage of this opportunity for the first time and immediately said yes to dinner. Actor R Madhavan with his wife, Sarita Bijre. He said in an interview to PTI – 'Sarita was my student, and one day she asked me to go for dinner. I thought it was a good opportunity. I did not know if I would ever get married or not, so I took advantage of the opportunity, and later I got married to Sarita.' Madhavan and Sarita got married with all the rituals After dating each other for eight years, both got married in 1999 with traditional Tamil rituals. This marriage proved lucky for Madhavan, because only after this he got a chance to act in Mani Ratnam's film, 'Alai Payuthe', released in 2000. This film was a huge hit at that time; everyone liked Madhavan's acting. How did Maddy get a big break in Bollywood? In 2001, Madhavan got a big break in Bollywood with the film 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein', in which he was paired with Dia Mirza. Although this film was not successful, his character and songs were well-liked. Let us tell you, Madhavan used to bring his wife on the sets of the film so that he could spend as much time with her as possible.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan lease Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai apartment, earning Rs 1.6 crore rent in two years
R Madhavan and wife Sarita have leased their Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex for Rs 6.5 lakh monthly rent, earning Rs 1.6 crore over two years. Madhavan moved to Dubai for his son's swimming training but frequently travels to India for work and films. R Madhavan and his wife Sarita have leased out their luxurious Mumbai apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex for a monthly rent of Rs 6.5 lakh. The property, valued at Rs 17.5 crore, was officially rented out through a leave and license agreement registered in June 2025, as reviewed by Square Yards. Property Details and Rental Income Located in the Signia Pearl apartment complex, the property is set to generate rental income of Rs 1.60 crore over two years. The lease agreement includes a security deposit of Rs 39 lakh, along with additional costs of Rs 47,000 for stamp duty and Rs 1,000 for registration fees. Purchase and Rental Yield In July 2024, Madhavan acquired a 388.55 sq. m. (4,182 sq. ft.) apartment for Rs. 17.50 crore. The rental agreement offers a yield of around 4.5% in the first year, which rises to 4.7% in the second year, reflecting a steady increase in rental returns over the lease period. Relocation to Dubai for Son's Swimming Training During the COVID-19 pandemic, the actor shifted to Dubai with his family to support his son Vedaant's swimming training, as Mumbai's large pools were either closed or restricted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brass Krishna Idols For Prosperity & Protection In Life Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo Talking to SCREEN, Madhavan spoke about the move that the larger swimming pools in Mumbai are either closed because of Covid or out of bounds. They are here with Vedaant in Dubai where he has access to large pools. He's working towards the Olympics, and Sarita (his wife) and he are right by his side. Though based in Dubai, Madhavan frequently travels to India for work and appreciates the city's high quality of life while staying connected to his roots. He is also known for hosting celebrities like Ajith, Nayanthara, and Vignesh Shivan in Dubai. Recent and Upcoming Film Projects On the work front, Madhavan recently appeared in 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' alongside Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday. His upcoming project is 'De De Pyaar De 2', directed by Anshul Sharma, where he stars with Ajay Devgn , Rakul Preet Singh , and Jimmy Shergill.
