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India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Brigadier's mother, 85, found dead at Lucknow home; police probe suspicious death
Lucknow police on Monday night recovered the body of 85-year-old Dr Sarojini Kapoor, a retired Sainik School teacher and mother of Brigadier Akhilesh Kapoor, from her home under suspicious to officials, Brigadier Kapoor, who is posted elsewhere, had called his mother several times during the night but received no response. Concerned, he alerted relatives in the city to check on her. When the relatives reached the house, they found the door locked from inside, prompting them to call the officers arrived at the scene and, after gaining entry by breaking the door through the terrace, found Sarojini lying lifeless in the prayer room. Her body was sent for post-mortem, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death has been initiated. Family members said Sarojini had been suffering from multiple ailments, including heart and respiratory problems. She had experienced difficulty breathing as recently as Saturday. Her husband, Manohar Kapoor, passed away 11 years ago, and a maid would visit the house daily to prepare Rakshabandhan, she had gone to her brother's home in Chowk's vegetable market area to tie him a rakhi. Her nephew, Vimarsh Rastogi, had later dropped her back at her said they are awaiting the autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Lucknow
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- The Hindu
Vigilance court convicts former Coimbatore Corporation bill collector, husband in 2009 bribery case
The Special Court for the trial of cases registered under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act in Coimbatore on Thursday sentenced a former bill collector of Coimbatore Corporation and her husband to one year of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for demanding and accepting bribe for processing a property tax assessment application in 2009. Special judge N. Sharmila awarded the punishment to N. Sarojini, 54, and her husband P. Saravanan of Tiruchi Road at Singanallur in Coimbatore. According to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Sarojini, who held the post of Junior Assistant in 2009 had been working as a bill collector in the Corporation's east zone on deputation. M. Arunachalam of Karthik Nagar at Sowripalayam had submitted an application for the assessment of property tax of his newly constructed house. Sarojini demanded a bribe of ₹8,000 for processing the application and for forwarding the file with her remarks to the Assistant Revenue Officer concerned for further approval. Unwilling to bribe the official, Mr. Arunachalam approached the DVAC, which laid a trap. Sarojini and Saravanan met the complainant at his residence on August 21, 2009. The woman demanded and accepted ₹8,000 from the complainant and handed over the bribe to her husband. The DVAC trap team led by inspector A. Masutha Begum arrested the couple red-handed. Inspector A. Sadashivam (retired as DSP) investigated the case and Special Public Prosecutor S. Sivakumar appeared for the prosecution. The court on Thursday awarded one year each RI to Sarojini for offences committed under Section 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of PC Act. Saravanan was awarded eight months and one year RI for offences under Section 12 and 13 (2) read with 13 (1) (d) of PC Act read with 109 of Indian Penal Code. A fine of ₹10,000 each was slapped on them apart from the jail terms, which will run concurrently.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DC stresses on boosting industrial growth, exports in Udupi
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK has called on officials to take proactive steps towards establishing more industrial units in Udupi district to generate employment opportunities for the local population. Chairing a series of key meetings at the Rajathadri, including the District Level Kaigarika Spandana Samithi, District Single Window Clearance Committee, Export Promotion Committee, and the District-Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) for the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), recently, she outlined a multi-pronged strategy for industrial development. To accelerate the creation of industrial zones, she directed officials to fast-track land acquisition and related processes at Shivapura in Hebri taluk (74.8 acres), Kerebettu (38.7 acres), Nitte in Karkala (50.4 acres), and Uppoor in Brahmavar taluk (101.1 acres). The DC expressed concern over the decline in trade volume this year. While the district recorded business worth Rs 2,496.2 crore in 2023–24, the current year (2024–25) has so far seen only Rs 1,930.3 crore. Fish exports, a major contributor, dropped from 1,07,989.5 metric tonnes (Rs 1,726.2 crore) to 76,531 metric tonnes (Rs 1,084.7 crore). She urged the fisheries department to extend full support to exporters to improve export volume in the remaining fiscal year. The DC warned that plots lying idle without development would be reclaimed and reallocated. Referring to the Dr Sarojini Mahishi Committee Report, she reiterated that local Kannadigas must be given preference in employment, especially in Class-D jobs, even in the absence of formal qualifications. She urged industries to ramp up recruitment by increasing awareness through advertisements and outreach. The DC also called attention to the delay in land acquisition for road expansion to the Belapu Industrial Area, instructing officials to prioritise the work. Concerns were raised regarding the operations of the RMC unit in the Shivalli Industrial Area, where original allottees had leased plots without obtaining necessary permissions. These units were reportedly causing air and water pollution. The DC instructed the Pollution Control Board to revoke environmental clearances granted to such units. She directed the industry department to convene a joint meeting with exporters and relevant departments to strategise on boosting export volumes from the district.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prada showcases latest collection featuring Kolhapuri chappal lookalikes, netizens react: ‘Sarojini went international'
From Nehru jackets to turbans, cummerbunds to dupattas, global fashion has incorporated pieces integral to Indian culture in its mood boards and lookbooks—often without giving due credit and recognition. The latest to do so is Italian luxury brand Prada, whose Spring Summer 2026 Men's collection dropped Kolhapuri-esque footwear, much to our distaste. As the models strutted down the runway, the quintessential Kolhapuri chappal on their feet caught the Internet's attention, with people expressing outrage over yet another element of Indian fashion being borrowed without proper acknowledgement. Celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania took to social media to reshare a video of the runway show, reiterating that what Prada had their models showcase on the ramp was nothing but a pair of good old Kolhapuri chappals. Following her footsteps, digital creator and fashion critic Diet Sabya posted their thoughts on Instagram: 'Not to be that nagging aunty but are we ready for a Prada Kolhapuri that'll cost us £1,000 a pair? And that'll be 'Fashion' because Europeans will suddenly start wearing it. Quite interesting if you think about it.' According to them, the market has recently experienced a shift from 'Made in France and Italy' products (hailed as the benchmark of quality) to 'Made in India' ones sold with a European label and name. 'All that embroidery, all that artisanal flex, all produced in India. Always has been,' they added. Netizens are split over the recent launch, taking to comments to express their unfiltered views and reactions. While some drew parallels to its similarity back home, stating 'Grandpa used to have the same chappal' and 'THE CHAPPAL GOES GLOBAL', others were not quite so happy. Statements such as 'How easily brands take away the OG identity and think it's ok to do that … Guts' to 'These joggers are at every street vendor in Delhi's Lajpat, Sarojini, Karol Bagh, etc markets 😮💨for ₹150-300 🥲,' and 'Sarojini went international,' were common appearances in the comments section. Hailing from the humble Maharashtrian city of Kolhapur, these slip-on chappals are handcrafted from premium quality leather by skilled artisans who have been at it for generations. According to a blog post by Korakari Kolhapur Chappals, these shoes are built to last, and their durability and unmatched comfort make them a favourite among the Indian crowd. In fact, once you bypass their break-in period, these slippers take the shape of the wearer's feet over time and provide a custom fit. Kolhapuri chappals are not just footwear—they are a piece of Indian heritage. Wearing them supports traditional craftsmanship and helps preserve an age-old art form. They can serve you for many years with proper care, weathering rain and storm, making them a sustainable and cost-effective choice in the long run.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Cervical vaccination camp organised in Visakhapatnam
Retired medical officer Sarojini has said that administering of Cervavac vaccine to girls between the age of nine and 14 years is the remedy to prevent cervical cancer. She launched a camp held to administer second dose of the vaccine to the girl children of journalists in the city on Monday. The camp was organised jointly by the Chaitanya Sravanthi voluntary organisation and the A.P. Working Journalists Federation. She said there will not be any side effects after vaccination and it is the only way to prevent cervical cancer.
