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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police constable injured in mob attack during raid on bootlegger's premises in Badarpur; 4 held
A Delhi Police constable was injured after his team was attacked by a mob armed with sticks and bricks during a raid on a bootlegger in Southeast Delhi's Badarpur area Monday evening. According to the Delhi Police, they received a credible tip-off at around 7 pm Monday regarding a large consignment of illicit liquor being stored at the residence of Kailash, 63, an allegedly well-known bootlegger with multiple previous cases under the Excise Act. Acting on the tip-off, a raiding team, dressed in civilian clothes, reached the location at the Gautampuri area in Badarpur around 8 pm. 'During reconnaissance, Constables Lakhan and Satbir observed Kailash and an associate selling liquor openly on the staircase. When confronted, Kailash incited the crowd, shouting 'Aaj ek-do ko jaan se maar do tab dhanda theek chalega (Kill one or two of them, only then our business will run smoothly)',' said Hemant Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East). In the ensuing violence, Kailash, his wife Seeta, his associate Sameer, a minor, and several others allegedly assaulted the police team using sticks and bricks, said the police. Constable Satbir sustained grievous injuries to the head and body and lost consciousness at the scene. He was immediately shifted to Apollo Hospital in Sarita Vihar, where doctors declared him unfit for statement. Additional police personnel were called in and managed to control the situation. Kailash, Sameer, and the 17-year-old boy were apprehended on the spot, while others managed to flee in the chaos. Seeta was later arrested, said the police. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Badarpur Police Station under sections 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 132 (assault or criminal force on public servant), 109(1) (attempted murder), 112 (petty organised crime), and 3(5) (common intent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Key accused Kailash has over eight previous cases under the Excise Act, and Seeta, 50, is also reportedly involved in bootlegging activities. The minor involved in the incident has been apprehended, and is being dealt with as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, said the police. The police said further investigation is underway to trace the remaining accused, and to dismantle the network of illicit liquor distribution operating in the area.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Moore Avenue studio in Kolkata, where cameras rolled for Uttam Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor caves in
1 2 Kolkata: A portion of the wall of a two-storied dilapidated building at 46, Moore Avenue that once housed the East India Studio collapsed during rain on Thursday morning. The studio, operational from 1932 to 1960, saw legends like Prithviraj Kapoor, Durga Khore, Debaki Kumar Bose, Uttam Kumar, and Biswajit Chatterjee acting. Abandoned since the 1960s, it became a shelter for five or six homeless people. None was injured in the collapse. The building's premises also have several garages. The building was declared an unsafe structure some years ago, sources said. India's first international award-winning film, Debaki Kumar Bose's 'Seeta' was shot at East India Studio. The KMC buildings department will demolish insecure parts of the landmark studio building after a structural study, said Debabrata Majumdar, KMC MMiC. It was the first studio in India to have installed an automatic film development machine, and Mitchell camera, and produced multilingual films. It was set up with funding from Raibahadur Motilal Chamaria. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The proprietor of the studio was B M Khemka. During the Second World War, the building was taken over by allied forces, and a garage came up there for the repair of army vehicles. Later, the responsibility of running the studio went to J C Bothra of Motilal Theatres. In 1951, a fire broke out in the building. Though the studio was renovated, it ceased to exist in 1960s. The balcony of another old building at Park Circus collapsed. None was injured.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Delhiwale: Chandni Chowk Arbour
The martyrs' bodies were hanging from the trees, here in Chandni Chowk. That's one of the legends Purani Dilli wale tend to recall of this Walled City avenue. The executions were said to have followed the doomed 1857 uprising against the British. Many of the trees were later felled by the colonial occupiers. The martyrs' bodies were hanging from the trees, here in Chandni Chowk. That's one of the legends Purani Dilli wale tend to recall of this Walled City avenue. The executions were said to have followed the doomed 1857 uprising against the British. (HT) Today, Chandni Chowk is overloaded with trees—unlike the rest of Old Delhi, which hardly has any. A few of the trees are even furnished with stone benches. Indeed, over the decades, Delhi's many chroniclers have extensively dissected Chandni Chowk for its many historic monuments and landmarks. Time to make a note of its many trees as well. Let's start with a tree more common to coastal lands than to landlocked Delhi—the palm. Central Baptist Church has one. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib has eight! The sacred peepal, however, is the tree most widely spread across Chandni Chowk. An exceptionally lush peepal stands outside the main gate of Town Hall. This afternoon, a towel-seller has stacked up a bundle of colourful towels right beside the trunk. The massive peepal is also harbouring about a dozen people sitting under its shade; they appear to be fatigued shoppers. Labourers and rickshaw pullers are also resting under the peepal facing Chhabra Trading and the peepal in front of Hero Pharmacy Sex Rogi Clinic. In fact, almost every Chandni Chowk tree is like a dharamshala, a refuge of transitory rest for citizens. This sun-filled hour, scores of men are sheltering under these trees. Some are lying flat in the shade, seemingly asleep. Others are sitting motionless, indifferent to the bazar chaos. Toy-seller Ramesh's establishment lies under a… he couldn't identify the tree, saying, 'it gives a fruit that only birds eat.' And what's this tree with unusually large leaves, next to Aditya Textiles? A passerby identifies it as sagwan (teak), remarking that its wood is the costliest. (The men sitting beneath instantly turn to look towards the trunk.) Steps away, two peepals are twinning like Seeta aur Geeta. One tree houses a shoe repairer's longtime stall. Lifting his face from Navodaya Times newspaper, the friendly gent introduces himself as Prakash Kumar Das. The other tree has a matar-kulcha stall. Its vendor's name too is Prakash. The peepal in front of Yammy Momos is vendor-free. It shelters a camp marked 'Police Post Beat No. 6.' For the moment, the noisiest tree is the peepal in front of Bhagwan Dass Labhu Ram Laces & Embroiders. Dozens of monkeys are jumping across the branches, making the tree shake with their hullabaloo. Last and least, the only tree in Chandni Chowk that is totally deserted stands outside Bhikharam Chandmal mithai shop. It has zero leaf, zero shade.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kerala HC raps censor board over directive to remove name ‘Janaki' from movie
Kochi: Kerala high court on Friday orally questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) stand that the film 'JSK – Janaki v/s State of Kerala' could be certified only on the condition that the name Janaki is removed from the title. "What is the issue with the name Janaki," HC asked censor board. The bench of Justice N Nagaresh was considering a petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the film's producer, seeking a directive to CBFC to issue the censor certificate in a time-bound manner. During hearing, CBFC's counsel informed HC that the revising committee of the board had reviewed the film on Thursday and recommended changing the name of the lead character, Janaki, both in the title and in the dialogues wherever it occurs, a suggestion that drew sharp objection from the court. The counsel further clarified that, as per CBFC guidelines, visuals or words contemptuous of racial, religious, or other groups should not be presented. In response, the court asked how this guideline could apply to this film, noting that Janaki is a common name used everywhere. "How will it apply to a name that doesn't belong to any particular caste? We have films titled such as Seeta Aur Geeta. Janaki is Seeta. Nothing happened. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo No problem, and nobody has had any complaints. We have a film named Ram Lakhan. Nobody had complaints. How come there are some complaints for Janaki now," HC asked. The counsel replied that the film's narrative includes mature content, including sexual crimes against women and strong language, including derogatory terms. The court then asked whether this meant the film could be permitted with a different name in the title. She added that the revising committee had submitted its report to the CBFC chairman and that the petitioner would have to respond to a show cause notice served on them. However, the counsel for the petitioner, citing Rule 25 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983, which pertains to issuing certificates subject to the removal of certain portions of a film, contended that the Rules do not provide for the issuance of a show cause notice in such situations. Accordingly, HC directed that the CBFC submit the order issued by its chairman regarding the film 'JSK – Janaki v/s State of Kerala' by Monday and adjourned the petition to that day. Notably, Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, Suresh Gopi, stars in the movie, which falls within the courtroom drama genre.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Was Shabana Azmi Responsible For Javed Akhtar's First Divorce? Honey Irani REVEALS Truth
Last Updated: Honey Irani said Javed Akhtar was looking for someone who was different from her. Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani got married in 1972 after dating for some time. They fell in love while working on Seeta aur Geeta, and their relationship was built on shared dreams, mutual respect and creativity. They even had two children, but their marriage didn't last due to personal differences. However, despite their separation, Honey and Javed continue to respect one another. In fact, Honey even defended Shabana Azmi, Javed's second wife, in a new interview and mentioned that she was not responsible for their marriage ending. 'Yes, it is true that during Seeta and Geeta, I fell in love with Javed Sir. Once, he asked me to pick a card during a game, and he won. He joked, 'You are so lucky for me, I think I should marry you.' We were dating for seven to eight months," Honey Irani told Filmfare. Reflecting on their separation in the 80s, Honey said, 'I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I've never been dramatic. I did feel this was not working, and I have always said it was never because of Shabana. I don't know what to call it." She added, 'Maybe he was looking for something totally different from me, which I had. There is a lot of love and respect to date between us. I know he will never say anything or do anything that will harm my children; that is one thing I am confident about. So, I guess that made it easy." Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani were once considered one of Bollywood's most talented couples. Their marriage brought together two creative minds—Javed, a poet and screenwriter who would go on to become one of India's most celebrated lyricists, and Honey, a former child actress who later carved her own niche as a screenwriter. Their relationship began with promise, but eventually gave way to personal differences and emotional turbulence that led to their separation. Honey Irani emerged as a successful screenwriter with films like Lamhe, Kya Kehna, and Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, gaining recognition in her own right. Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, married Shabana Azmi, a noted actress and activist, in 1984. Their marriage has been characterised by shared intellectual interests and a deep engagement with social and political issues.
