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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aarti Ravi's father files complaint against singer Suchitra over defamatory remarks: Report
In a fresh turn of events surrounding the separation of actor Ravi Mohan and Aarti Ravi, the latter's father has filed an official police complaint against singer . According to a News18 report, the complaint has been lodged at the office of the Commissioner of Police, accusing Suchitra of making inappropriate and defamatory comments in a video that has since gone viral. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Separation sparks public interest The controversy began after Mohan and Aarti publicly announced their decision to part ways. Soon after, Ravi was spotted attending a public event with singer Kenisha, drawing media attention and public speculation. In the aftermath, singer Suchitra released a video in which she made serious allegations, including linking Aarti with a prominent actor. These statements, which quickly gained traction on social media, were perceived as deeply offensive and damaging to Aarti's dignity and personal reputation. Defamation allegations and damage to reputation In his complaint, Aarti's father claimed that Suchitra's remarks were not only defamatory but also an invasion of the privacy of his daughter and family. He stated that her public posts and videos have triggered unnecessary speculation in the Tamil film industry and tarnished the family's reputation, which had been built over decades of hard work. He emphasised that the dignity of his wife and daughter had been unfairly questioned, and that Suchitra's conduct amounted to character assassination. Legal action demanded under IT Act and BNS The complaint demands legal action against the singer under several sections of the Information Technology Act, 2000, including Sections 79, 294, 353 BNS, 66(a), and 67. The case has added a new layer of controversy to the ongoing divorce proceedings and has sparked wider conversations about accountability in public discourse, particularly when it involves the private lives of celebrities and their families. 123q
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Fickle weather ravaging Telangana's traditional mango varieties
It's the middle of May. In one of Narsapur's sprawling mango orchard, the air is damp and the black soil, wet and soft. Instead of the hot and dry summer breeze known as 'loo', a mellow earthy aroma permeates everywhere. Standing in the shade of a 20-year-old Banganpalli (a.k.a. benishan and safeda) mango tree, orchard owner Srinivas looks at the still ripening mangoes. 'The best taste of Banganpalli is in the final days of May. They become sweeter if the air is dry and hot. But now...,' his voice trails off. The nine-acre orchard adjoins the highway in Narsapur, about a 100 km from Hyderabad and one of the driest parts of Telangana. Madhu Reddy, another mango orchard owner, says he is yet to harvest his fruits. 'This unseasonal rain pushes the harvesting time. A late monsoon last year delayed the winter. Flowering came thrice, but most did not stay on the trees, so fruit formation has been very low this year.' The stories of Madhu and Srinivas represent a trend in mango cultivation: fickle weather, a product of climate change, pushing farmers of traditional mango varieties to a corner. At the Fruit Research Station (FRS) in Sangareddy, scientists are developing mango varietals resistant to climate change. 'We began a study titled 'Effect of Climate Variability on Mango' 20 years ago. It's an ongoing research, and we found that frequent weather changes have limited effect on Suvarnarekha [a mango variety], while Banganpalli and Himayat are very sensitive, especially during the flowering stage,' says V. Suchitra, head of the FRS. The institute has a germplasm collection of 477 mango accessions. 'Our research is focussed on Dusseri, Himayat, Banganpalli, Kesar, Suvarnarekha and Totapuri. The research can be extrapolated to find other safe varieties as the weather pattern is becoming unpredictable,' says Suchitra. 'The mango crop is most vulnerable at the flowering stage, where it requires cool night temperatures and bright sunshine during daytime for at least 15 days between October and December. This has been disrupted,' says Suchitra. The result has been a drop in yield of some varieties and loss of taste, leaving orchard owners in the lurch. Making mango cultivation even less remunerative in Telangana is the fact that the State does not have a port of exit for the fruit, which is currently being transported through either Bengaluru or Mumbai. This also skews the data as the exports are recorded as being made from these two ports. Across the country, farmers are switching from mango to other crops, and the area under cultivation has fallen by 0.76% to 23.32 lakh hectares (57.62 lakh acres) from 23.5 lakh hectares (58.06 lakh acres) in 2022-23. 'I will get ₹5 lakh or ₹6 lakh this year from my mango crop, which is almost the same as last year. It's my passion for farming that is keeping me here,' says Srinivas. It is the same passion that once turned Telangana into one of the biggest experimental sites for mangoes. The nobility and royalty vied to create one exotic variety after other by grafting and cultivation. The result was varieties with such names as Azam-us-Samar, Asif Pasand, Mahmooda Vikarabad, Shakkar Gutli, Nawab Pasand. Now, as demand for commercial varieties soars, these delicate and choice mangoes are being pushed out of the market by more popular and commercial varieties. And with their disappearance, a slice of India's botanical history goes under. The royal connection Choice mango varieties have anecdotal tales that hark back centuries. They also show the ebb and flow of different reigns. Some of them are: Taimur Pasand Amrapali Bobbili Panasa Bennet Alphonso Kensington Latif-us-Samar Hamlet Nazeem Pasand Mombasa Begum Pasand Mahmooda Vikarabad
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Happy Birthday Mohanlal: 7 heartwarming pictures of the actor with his family
Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST Malayalam star Mohanlal turned 65 on May 21. Take a look at sweet pictures of the actor with his wife Suchitra and children Pranav and Vismaya. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 21, 2025 01:07 PM IST
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi recalls patriarchal pressure during pregnancy: ‘My father-in-law kept saying he wanted a grandson'
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has spoken candidly about a moment that revealed to her the stark reality of patriarchy, an experience she calls her first real 'jhatka of patriarchy.' In a recent interview with Filmy Mantra, the actress and singer opened up about the emotional pressure she faced while pregnant with her daughter Kaveri . Felt the 'first jhatka of patriarchy' during pregnancy She recalled that during her pregnancy in London, where gender testing is legal, her then father-in-law would repeatedly call her to express his desire for a male grandchild. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar 'My then father-in-law used to call me daily and say, 'I'm waiting for my grandson, I'm waiting for my grandson,'' Suchitra said. While she and her family were overjoyed to learn she was expecting a baby girl, the joy was short-lived due to his constant insistence. 'We were all thrilled. My parents and family were happy, all were jumping, pooja kar rahe hain, mithai baat rahe hain,' she shared. But the father-in-law's reaction was starkly different. He allegedly warned her that it 'better not be a girl,' which deeply disturbed her. Eventually, she said, she stopped speaking to him altogether. On her emotional struggles post-divorce Suchitra has often been open about the emotional highs and lows of her personal life, particularly her marriage and eventual divorce from filmmaker Shekhar Kapur . In a previous conversation with News18, she admitted that her daughter Kaveri was impacted by the tensions between her parents. She reflected on how her own emotional instability may have made things harder for her child, expressing regret over that period. Suchitra Krishnamoorthi files property case against ex-husband Shekhar Kapur The actress also described how the stress of legal battles was amplified by relentless media attention. Being photographed outside courtrooms and having personal matters become public fodder only added to her emotional strain. Suchitra and Shekhar Kapur tied the knot in 1997 and welcomed Kaveri in 2001. The couple eventually parted ways in 2007. Looking back, she said that the intense emotional journey she went through was part of who she is, and she doesn't shy away from acknowledging it.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on daughter Kaveri's acting debut: Social media's cruel towards newcomers
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, in a career that has spanned more than three decades, has tried her hand at other things too, apart from acting- music, and more recently, hosting her own podcast show on YouTube, The Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Show. Her daughter Kaveri also seems to be following in her footsteps. After pursuing a career in music, Kaveri made her acting debut this year with Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story. Also read: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi says her daughter was 'terribly affected' during divorce with Shekhar Kapur: I've failed a lot Ask Suchitra about Kaveri's decision and she says she is happy with her daughter's choice: 'She is at such an early stage of her career. She got an offer while studying in Boston. As an artist, you should take the best opportunities that come your way. Her film was always meant to be direct to OTT, so there was no confusion on that part. It's the greatest platform for actors, filmmakers. You do your job here, whereas in theatres, there are big risks involved. I am very happy she made her debut the way she did.' The 49-year-old was impressed with Kaveri's performance in her debut film, directed by Kunal Kohli and co-starring Vardhan Puri. 'She surprised and delighted me because she had never shown any interest in acting before. She took to it like fish in water and I'm confident she is only going to get better,' Suchitra says. Suchitra began her entertainment career at the age of 12, while Kaveri entered the industry in her twenties. She agrees that there's a contrast in the way today's newcomers are treated, facing far greater scrutiny, especially with social media in the mix. 'The way social media treats newcomers is cruel and unnecessary. A lot of it just stems from jealousy and negativity. It's like a free for all. Arre, khud kuch karke dikhao phir dusron ko bolo! Every kid, wherever they are from, you are going and commenting on them. Atleast they made an effort. One doesn't have to respond to all that nonsense,' she says. How did Kaveri cope? Suchitra adds, 'She finds all this trolling amusing, and says 'mumma don't people have something better to do?' She's very mature, an old soul with a baby face and heart.'
