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News18
30-07-2025
- News18
Delhi: 2 minors among 4 held for Rs 2.5 lakh robbery at knifepoint
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Four people, including two minors, were apprehended for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 2.5 lakh at knifepoint in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, an official said on Wednesday. The accused were identified as Sujal (18), Shivanand (18), and two minors. The incident occurred on July 27, when the complainant, Suraj Kumar (25), visited a mall in Adarsh Nagar for a trade deal while carrying Rs 2.5 lakh in cash. Four boys approached him, allegedly threatened him with a knife, and fled with his bag, the officer said, adding that a case under relevant sections of the BNS was registered. Multiple raids were conducted at various locations, leading to the apprehension of the four accused. During interrogation, the accused confessed to their involvement in the robbery, the police stated. Police recovered a sharp-edged knife and a mobile phone from Shivanand. A total of Rs 2.3 lakh of the stolen cash was also recovered. The accused told the investigators they committed the robbery to earn quick money and sustain a lavish lifestyle beyond their financial means, the officer said. No previous criminal records were found against Sujal and Shivanand. Further investigation is underway to ascertain their involvement in other offences, if any, police said. PTI SSJ SSJ MPL MPL (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:45 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.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Clay crisis set to push up idol costs ahead of Ganesha festival in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: With just a month to go for the Ganesha festival, preparations are on across the city. Artists and idol makers in various parts of Bengaluru are busy creating Ganesha idols, the festival's key attraction. However, this festive season is likely to burn a hole in the pockets of devotees, as idol prices are expected to surge 15-20% compared to previous years, thanks to a steep increase in the cost of quality clay soil and other raw materials. Clay soil — which is crucial for crafting idols and is usually sourced from lakes or riverbeds in and around Bengaluru and Ramanagara districts — has become expensive, according to artists. Many attribute this to the bounteous rainfall since 2024, which has left waterbodies filled to at least 50% of their capacity. "We normally source clay soil when the waterbodies either completely turn dry or water recedes to the bottom. But this year, because of prolonged rains, all waterbodies had considerable water and it has been difficult to lift quality clay material. Yet, wherever it is available, like in Hoskote, Bagalur, Malur, and Kannur, we've been getting it," explained Suresh, an idol maker on Tumakuru Road. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo To deal with the clay scarcity, some even went to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to source raw material. "We can get clay soil locally, but the quality isn't that good. It doesn't bind well and often develops cracks once the idol becomes dry. Hence, we've got a few loads of clay soil from the Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. This clay is not only good in quality but also ensures no cracks in the idol after painting. After preparing an idol with local clay soil and paddy husk, we coat them with this clay," said Shivanand, another idol maker. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Artists at Pottery Town revealed that they have been paying between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 per load of clay soil weighing 1 to 1.5 tonnes, which is Rs 4,000 to Rs 7,000 more than in previous years. "We can't make 400-500 idols alone; we have to recruit assistants, which has added to the expenses. All this will push up the price of idols by 15-20%, depending on the size and category of idol," explained Rajashekhar, president of Kumbara Karakushala Kaigarika Sahakara Sangha. Yet another artist, from Basavanagudi, pointed to the PoP (plaster of Paris) idols discreetly hitting the market despite the official ban. "While we struggle to make clay idols, these traders are discreetly pushing PoP idols despite the ban. Most of these sales happen through online platforms, and nobody will even get to know about them. The govt must crack down on such PoP storage points and traders." — Ila VC
India Today
18-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
It's a mindset: Dr Ishan Shivanand breaks down what immortality really means
In a world chasing control and productivity, we rarely stop to ask a deeper question. What does it mean to truly live? For centuries, Indian philosophy has offered a quiet, radical isn't about how long we live. It is about how aware we are while we're is the concept behind 'The Practice of Immortality', a book that blends yogic tradition with mental health science. It suggests that instead of chasing time, we could find freedom by learning to calm the mind and regulate our Speaking with Akshita Nandagopal on India Today's Booked, author and yogi Dr. Ishan Shivanand explains that yogis believe our deepest identity isn't physical. 'We are our consciousness,' he said. 'And our consciousness is infinite. It can be evolved to connect to the universal consciousness.'LIVING LONG VS LIVING WELLThis way of thinking shifts the goal. Immortality becomes less about time and more about presence. 'Yes, we prolong life,' Dr Shivanand said, 'but if you are miserable, then you are miserable forever.'In other words, what use is a longer life if it's filled with anxiety, burnout, or emptiness? Instead, he says, we need to focus on how we live. Are we grounded? Do we react to everything? Can we sit in silence? That's where the real work QUEST TO LOOK INWARDDr Shivanand believes more people, especially younger generations, are feeling the need to turn inward.'I have explored the outer world,' he said. 'I did not find what I was looking for Now I must go inside and find something more meaningful.' But this inner world is harder to reach in an age of constant every notification and algorithm fighting for our attention, we risk falling into what he calls 'Maya inside Maya,' illusion within illusion. It's not just a poetic metaphor. It's a more overstimulated we get, the less connected we feel to PATHS: NUMBING OUT OR WAKING UPDr. Ishan suggests we're moving toward a cultural split. One group will get lost in digital worlds and artificial stimulation. The other will seek clarity, emotional awareness, and control. 'These algorithms that are fighting for our attention are becoming better. So we will either be controlled by them or we will be in control of ourselves," he why ancient tools like breathwork and meditation are more urgent than ever. They aren't spiritual luxuries. They're survival skills for the modern PRACTICE STARTS SMALLWhile traditional yogic goals speak of enlightenment or samadhi, most people today, he admits, just want some relief. 'They just wanted relief, a little bit of respite,' he said, describing people who visited the changed how he taught. Instead of offering grand ideas, he began offering short, simple practices. Breathing deeply. Observing thoughts. Calming the body. From there, a shift begins. Not immediately, but slowly and SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY MEETDr. Ishan has worked with universities and doctors to study these effects. He believes the future of mental wellness will depend on combining both worlds. 'True spirituality can only occur if there is a marriage between science and spirituality,' he research supports it. Studies on breathwork, meditation, and trauma healing show measurable mental health AS A STATE OF MINDIn the end, immortality isn't a guarantee. It is a practice of being awake, calm, and aware in the only moment we ever have — the present. It doesn't demand perfection. It just asks that we begin.'Don't you want to be happy?' Dr. Ishan asks, 'Don't you want to be in a state of emotional regulation and awareness? Don't you want to be in control of your life?'That may be the real secret. Not escaping the human condition, but embracing it. Fully alive.-Article by Arima Singh- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Seed ball dispersal drive held in Udupi
Udupi: The Eco Club of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, in collaboration with the Karnataka forest department, Adi Udupi, and the Manipal Birding and Conservation Trust, organised a seed ball dispersal drive to mark World Environment Day . As part of the initiative, seed balls were prepared by the Eco Club students by combining red soil, vermicompost, and coco peat. Seeds of native tree species such as jackfruit, mango, Pterocarpus marsupium (Honne), Syzygium cumini (Nerale), and Terminalia bellerica (Taare), known to flourish in the local ecosystem, were selected to ensure better germination and long-term growth. The drive was inaugurated with an address by Shivanand, deputy range forest officer (DRFO), who stressed the importance of reforestation and the role of seed balls in enhancing biodiversity and sustaining the environment. He also stressed the need for community-driven conservation efforts. Guided by forest department officials, Eco Club students dispersed approximately 870 seed balls in selected areas of Badagubettu Reserve Forest to enhance the chances of natural regeneration. In addition to the seed balls, saplings provided by the forest department were also planted. Prof Vanitha Mayya, Principal of MGM College, extended her support to the programme. Maneetha TK, convenor of the Eco Club; Thejasvi Acharya, managing trustee of the Manipal Birding and Conservation Trust; and beat forest officers Devaraj Pana, Shrinivas Jogi, and Sowmya were present. Students who participated in the drive later shared their experiences of contributing to this green initiative.
News18
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Must Be Crying...': BCCI Blasted For Treating Karun Nair Like 'Tissue Paper'
Last Updated: Karun Nair is back in India's Test squad eight years after having last played international cricket. When Karun Nair peeled off a Test triple-century in 2016, a feat only one Indian before him had managed, it was an announcement of his prodigious talent. That he managed to do it in just the third Test of his fledgling international career, was a grand achievement in itself. However, as luck would have it, Nair managed to make only three more Test appearances before falling off the selectors' radar. On Saturday, as Ajit Agarkar, chairman of BCCI's men's selection committee, announced Nair's name as one of the members of the 18-man India squad for the England Test tour, it was the culmination of an eight-year-long wait for the talented batter. During this time, Nair scored a truckload of runs at the domestic level, switched from Karnataka to Vidarbha and helped his new side to title triumph in the Ranji Trophy – the country's top-flight domestic competition. In less than a month, he might again don the Test whites, a sweet fruit of his hard labour. advetisement Nair's childhood coach B Shivanand cannot fathom why Nair was punished despite hitting a historic triple ton just three Tests into his India career. 'I don't know what the thinking was behind his ouster," Shivanand told 'I believe it was the triple ton. Success often comes at a cost. After (Virender) Sehwag, Nair was the one who scored a triple century in Tests, and instead of giving a talent like him a long rope, they snubbed him." Shivanand slammed the Indian team management for treating Nair like 'tissue paper' and praised the cricketer's resilience. 'That's not fair. That's not fair to any cricketer who is talented and performing. Talented players shouldn't be treated like tissue paper. Any other cricketer might have given up or even retired, but this guy was truly hungry for a comeback," he said. While he saw the next generation of batters make their India debuts, Nair never lost hope and kept grinding it out in domestic cricket with dreams of making an international return. Nair has scored 8,211 runs in 114 first-class matches while averaging 49. He has 23 hundreds and 36 fifties to his name. 'He (Nair) always said, 'I have to score runs in domestic cricket and the IPL,' and he was confident he would be rewarded for his hard work. The wait was too long, and I'm sure, somewhere deep inside, Karun must be crying silently. But this time, you'll see a different Karun," Shivanand said. 'He's not outwardly aggressive, but if you really want to see his aggression, just watch him now – with the bat. I want him to answer all the questions with a century this time, and he will. Watch out for him. That's all I want to say. He is hungry – very hungry," he added. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 25, 2025, 10:30 IST
