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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
4 men from Murshidabad ‘beaten' up in Tamil Nadu for ‘speaking in Bangla'
A police complaint has been filed in Murshidabad district alleging that four youths from West Bengal were beaten up by locals in Thiruvallur in Tamil Nadu on suspicion of being Bangladeshis. According to the complaint, lodged on July 17, Sujan Sheikh, his brother Milan Sheikh, Sahil Sheikh, and Babu Sheikh had travelled to Chennai three weeks ago for construction work. On the evening of July 15, they were in Thiruvallur when a group of people asked their names and where they were from. 'After hearing us speaking in Bangla, they started beating us with iron rods and lathis, suspecting us to be from Bangladesh,' read the complaint lodged by Sujan's father. The four immediately returned to Murshidabad after getting primary treatment at a government medical college in Thiruvallur. 'They beat my two sons and two others only because they spoke in Bangla. They thought they were illegal Bangladeshis. My younger son's left hand was broken. After he arrived here, he underwent surgery. He is still admitted at the nursing home. My elder son is also injured. They will be on bed rest for several weeks,' Ashabul Sheikh, Sujan and Milan's father, told The Indian Express over the phone from Murshidabad. Milan said, 'Locals beat us up after questioning our language. We were very scared. We did not even get our wages for 11 days of work. This was the first time we had gone to Chennai for work. I had to ask my father to send Rs 12,000 to get back home.' Kolkata: TMC MLA from Itahar in Uttar Dinajpur has opened a helpdesk at Pater Sathi bus stand in his constituency to help the families of migrant workers who have been allegedly detained in other states. 'A large number of migrant workers from my area are being detained in Haryana. So we have opened a helpdesk. We are helping and guiding the families regarding the documents they need to show for residential proof. After verifying the documents, I am giving them residential certificates as an MLA. We are asking them to approach the cops for a police clearance certificate,' said MLA Mosaraf Hussen, who is also the chairman of the TMC's minority cell. The helpdesk began functioning on Wednesday, and will continue for a few more days from 7 am to 10 pm. ENS Ravik Bhattacharya is the Chief of Bureau of The Indian Express, Kolkata. Over 20 years of experience in the media industry and covered politics, crime, major incidents and issues, apart from investigative stories in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Andaman Nicobar islands. Ravik won the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2007 for political reporting. Ravik holds a bachelor degree with English Hons from Scottish Church College under Calcutta University and a PG diploma in mass communication from Jadavpur University. Ravik started his career with The Asian Age and then moved to The Statesman, The Telegraph and Hindustan Times. ... Read More
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tiger vs Leopard: Rare video captures intense jungle chase and face-off between the big cats
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram reels or memes and suddenly heard that meme tone 'Aji Mangal Bhavan' bhajan playing in the background? That voice belongs to one of India's beloved Ram katha Vachaks. Although his devotional songs and narrations have a familiarity in the arena of Kathas vachans, his voice is more popularly identified on social platforms in the form of a meme voice background song! This voice is of the famous katha vachak Rajan Tiwari, who was born on 6 September 1982 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He belongs to a Brahmin family originally rooted in Siwan, Bihar. He completed his schooling in Kolkata and went on to earn a BSc degree in Chemistry from Scottish Church College. Although he briefly pursued the business of manufacturing train components with his brothers, a deeper calling to spirituality waited in the wings. His spiritual journey began with something special! In 2004, Rajan Jee became a disciple of Pujya Shri Prem Bhushan Jee, marking the true beginning of his spiritual journey. He memorised the Ramcharitmanas in just 20 days and began publicly narrating Ram Katha. His first major event took place in Howrah in 2011, officially launching him as a Ram Katha Vachak. Bhajans that became cultural touchstones Beyond storytelling, Rajan Jee is well known for his soul-stirring bhajans in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili. Songs like 'Sita-Ram, Sita-Ram, Sita-Ram,' 'Baras rahi prabhu ki kripa apar,' and 'Pakad lo baah Raghurai' have amassed millions of views across platforms, connecting deeply with devotees. Popularity in the digital age His YouTube channel has over 1.1 million subscribers, with content that is popular for merging ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities, which makes his videos of storytelling also popular among the youthful audience. His voice went viral Recently, a meme trend of his bhajan 'Aji Mangal Bhavan' went viral, often used humorously in random clips. During a public event, he addressed this trend, 'I feel like crying when I see such things. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I am telling the truth. 'Arth ka anarth kar dale hai.'' Despite his popularity and numerous subscribers on YouTube, Rajan Jee maintains a grounded personal life. He is married and has two children. he also talks about his family in his reflections about balancing spirituality with everyday life. His journey from student to spiritual guru is an example of simplicity and humility.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Ay ji Mangal bhawan amangal haari': Who is the viral bhajan guru, whose spiritual song became a meme?
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram reels or memes and suddenly heard that meme tone 'Aji Mangal Bhavan' bhajan playing in the background? That voice belongs to one of India's beloved Ram katha Vachak. Although his devotional songs and narrations have a familiarity in the arena of Kathas vachans, his voice is more popularly identified on social platforms in the form of a meme voice background song! This voice is of the famous katha vachak Rajan Tiwari, who was born on 6 September 1982 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He belongs to a Brahmin family originally rooted in Siwan, Bihar. He completed his schooling in Kolkata and went on to earn a BSc degree in Chemistry from Scottish Church College. Although he briefly pursued the business of manufacturing train components with his brothers, a deeper calling to spirituality waited in the wings. His spiritual journey began with something special! In 2004, Rajan Jee became a disciple of Pujya Shri Prem Bhushan Jee, marking the true beginning of his spiritual journey. He memorised the Ramcharitmanas in just 20 days and began publicly narrating Ram Katha. His first major event took place in Howrah in 2011, officially launching him as a Ram Katha Vachak. Bhajans that became cultural touchstones Beyond storytelling, Rajan Jee is well known for his soul-stirring bhajans in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili. Songs like 'Sita-Ram, Sita-Ram, Sita-Ram,' 'Baras rahi prabhu ki kripa apar,' and 'Pakad lo baah Raghurai' have amassed millions of views across platforms, connecting deeply with devotees. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Popularity in the digital age His YouTube channel has over 1.1 million subscribers, with content that is popular for merging ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities, which makes his videos of storytelling also popular among the youthful audience. His voice went viral Recently, a meme trend of his bhajan 'Aji Mangal Bhavan' went viral, often used humorously in random clips. During a public event, he addressed this trend, 'I feel like crying when I see such things. I am telling the truth. 'Arth ka anarth kar dale hai.'' Despite his popularity and numerous subscribers on YouTube, Rajan Jee maintains a grounded personal life. He is married and has two children. he also talks about his family in his reflections about balancing spirituality with everyday life. His journey from student to spiritual guru is an example of simplicity and humility.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Urgently need stringent legislation, impacts certain sections of society': Mamata writes to Shah over rise of cyber crime
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue of increasing 'provocative' social media content and cyber crime. She urged him to introduce 'stringent legislative and police intervention'. The letter, written on July 3, stated, 'I write to convey my deep concern over an issue that is increasingly posing serious challenges to public tranquillity… incendiary narratives, misleading stories and fake videos circulating on social media are contributing significantly to the aggravation of criminal tendencies among certain sections of society.' 'Such content not only spreads misinformation but also has the potential to inflame communal sentiments, incite violence, disrupt societal harmony and (increase) crime against women. The instantaneous and wide-reaching nature of misuse of digital platforms amplifies these effects manifold,' the letter read. Highlighting the rise in cyber crime including financial frauds, Banerjee wrote, '… the menace of cyber crime is growing both in complexity and in its detrimental impact. From financial frauds and identity theft to online harassment and defamation, cybercrimes are exacting a severe toll on individuals and institutions alike. Notably, both provocative social media posts and cybercrimes disproportionately affect the vulnerable sections of society — women, children, the elderly, and those from economically weaker backgrounds.' The letter claimed that the 'current legal framework and its enforcement requires further strengthening' to keep pace with 'the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem and sophisticated methods employed by malicious actors.' Banerjee noted that it is equally important to spread 'awareness regarding the responsible use and consumption of digital media'. Ravik Bhattacharya is the Chief of Bureau of The Indian Express, Kolkata. Over 20 years of experience in the media industry and covered politics, crime, major incidents and issues, apart from investigative stories in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Andaman Nicobar islands. Ravik won the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2007 for political reporting. Ravik holds a bachelor degree with English Hons from Scottish Church College under Calcutta University and a PG diploma in mass communication from Jadavpur University. Ravik started his career with The Asian Age and then moved to The Statesman, The Telegraph and Hindustan Times. ... Read More
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Ransomware targets IT firm handling college admissions
1 2 Kolkata: A ransomware attack on the server of a Sector V company handling online college admissions has compromised students' data and disrupted the entrance process for multiple institutes. The attack involved unauthorised access to servers, financial fraud and an extortion bid. According to the complaint, the first breach occurred between June 15 and 16 on a server hosted in Chennai, allowing the accused access to admission databases for Scottish Church College. The accused used fake email addresses to send fraudulent payment instructions to UG candidates, several of whom were reportedly conned into transferring so-called fees to different accounts. "The breach came to our notice after several candidates told us they had received emails, mentioning bank details and asking them to transfer money. We told all candidates neither to share any details nor send money to this account," said Scottish Church College principal Madhumanjari Mandal. "But from Tuesday to Friday morning, those handling the admission process could not access the website. A new server had to bought and admissions were restarted in the afternoon." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Livguard Lithium-X: The Future of Power Backup Livguard Shop Now Undo Surya Shakti Infotech Pvt Ltd director Praveen Kumar Jha lodged a complaint at the Bidhannagar Cybercrime PS, saying the company received "multiple coordinated cyber intrusions" between June 15 and June 25. The breaches targeted servers hosted in Chennai and Dallas, resulting in the students' data theft and deletion of admission database of several institutes, including Scottish Church. The complainant said while emergency security measures were implemented after the first breach, two more attacks followed on June 24 and June 25, targeting servers in both Chennai and Dallas, which deleted admission records of multiple colleges. The company also received an email on June 24 from a ProtonMail ID — — that contained implicit threats and hinted at a ransom demand. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata A senior Bidhannagar City Police officer said, "Hackers reportedly gained unauthorised access to admission data and sent fraudulent emails to applicants, instructing them to transfer money. Several students are believed to have lost money." Bidhannagar Cybercrime Police have registered a case under IT Act and the BNS, 2023.
