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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
The comeback of indie comics
With a background in civil engineering and a stint in 3-D animation in Hyderabad, Sumi had relocated to Chennai and taken a break from full-time work after her daughter's birth. She freelanced with her brother's advertising firm, but after the pandemic, there was plenty of time. She says, 'I thought, what could I do that I truly enjoy?' Red Eye Chapters was born out of instinct. She started selling through Instagram, packing and shipping the comics herself. Soon, she noticed a gap: most mainstream bookstores offered little space to independent comics. 'I thought of starting a platform where these people have a voice, or a chance to promote their books.' That clarity and her personal investment in the stories gave her confidence. 'I found that I can sell the product because I like it, and I have read it.' Her first pop-up stalls appeared in Chennai's Amethyst lifestyle bazaars, amid trinkets, sweets, and clothes. Footfall was high, but comic readers were a niche audience. Still, she stayed steady. 'People always appreciate my collection. It's colourful and has a lot of variety.' A turning point came with The Sunshine House, an art space in Chennai that promotes inclusive art. They encouraged her to bring her work to an audience that would appreciate it. With their support, Red Eye Chapters found a place among students, illustrators, and dedicated readers. 'It's been uphill,' Sumi says. 'I meet a lot of people, and new customers come up. Slowly, people are recognising the brand.'
India.com
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bengali Actress Sumi Har Choudhry Spotted Wandering Alone On Streets, Sitting Roadside Near Amila Bazar
New Delhi: Bengali actress Sumi Har Choudhry was recently spotted sitting roadside. Dressed in shorts and a black full-sleeved shirt, she sat by the roadside near Amila Bazar in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Monday afternoon. However, the locals were quick to identify her as actress Sumi Har Choudhury. The police later confirmed her identity. In a viral video, she is seen speaking in broken English and Bengali. News18 quoted the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bardhaman Sadar South, Abhishek Mandal, Choudhury as saying, 'She has been sent to a shelter home and efforts are underway to trace her family. We have informed the Behala police station in Kolkata." Authorities are now trying to understand how the actress, once active in the Bengali entertainment industry, ended up in such a condition. 'She seemed mentally disturbed, but kept repeating that she acted in serials. At first, we didn't believe her. Then we found her photos online,' the Indian Express quoted a local as saying. Who Is Sumi Har Choudhry? Sumi has worked predominantly in Bengali film and TV industry for more than a decade. Her most popular work is Srijit Mukherji's crime-thriller Dwitiyo Purush, starring Anirban Bhattacharya, Raima Sen and Parambrata Chatterjee. She was also a part of Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga, a bilingual film which featured Naseeruddin Shah and Anindita Bose in the lead. Sumi also featured in TV shows like Rupsagore Moner Manush and Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle. As per her Instagram bio, Sumi is studied in Kolkata, lives in Bolpur Shantiniketan Jadavpur. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. She has also mentioned about Theatre, Jatra, Television, Movies, food start up, traveling, books - things she likes in her bio.
Mint
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Bengali actor rescued from Bengal streets. Who is Sumi Har Choudhry who once worked with Naseeruddin Shah?
Bengali actor Sumi Har Choudhry might not be a popular name in the TV and film industry, but she has worked with renowned names. Recently, she grabbed people's attention while wandering on the streets of Bengal in a mentally unsettled state. On Tuesday, Sumi was seen at the roadside near Amila Bazar in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district. According to the Indian Express, she was spotted by the locals first as she was wandering along the Bardhaman-Arambagh state highway. Reportedly, she later sat on the side of the road with a pen and paper. In a viral video, she is seen speaking in broken English and Bengali. After hearing her talking incoherently, it is said that the locals approached her. Sumi told them her name and also revealed her identity. While people refused to believe her at first, they looked up her name on the internet and confirmed that she was indeed an actor. Soon after, locals informed the police, who came to rescue her. Sumi was sent to a shelter home. 'Choudhury, who was spotted wandering along the Bardhaman-Arambagh state highway, has been sent to a shelter home and efforts are on to trace her family,' Abhishek Mandal, sub-divisional police officer of Bardhaman Sadar South, was quoted by the report. So, who is Sumi Har Choudhry? Sumi is an actor who has worked in the Bengali film and TV industry for more than 10 years. Her most popular work is Srijit Mukherji's crime-thriller Dwitiyo Purush, starring Anirban Bhattacharya, Raima Sen and Parambrata Chatterjee. She was also a part of Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga, a bilingual film which featured Naseeruddin Shah and Anindita Bose in the lead. Besides this, Sumi also appeared in supporting roles in TV shows like Rupsagore Moner Manush and Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle. Going by her social media profile, Sumi completed her studies in Kolkata. She is seemingly from Shantiniketan of Bolpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal. She identifies herself as a Bharatnatyam dancer, theatre artist and actor. Her Instagram handle features some pictures of her work alongside a glimpse of her life. Meanwhile, an update about her is awaited from the officials.
Economic Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Nagaland tribes demand review, reallocation of job quotas
Synopsis Organizations protested in Kohima, Nagaland, urging a review of the state's job reservation policy, which has been in place since 1977. The 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy demanded either the policy's abolishment or the reallocation of unfilled reserved positions to the Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma, and Sumi tribes. Agencies Several organisations staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima demanding a review of the state's job reservation the banner of the 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), the demonstrators demanded that the existing job reservation policy which has been in effect since 1977 either be scrapped, or the unfilled reserved positions be reallocated specifically to the five major tribes. The CoRRP comprises five Naga tribe organisations -- the Angami Public Organisation, the Ao Senden, the Lotha Hoha, the Rengma Hoho, and the Sumi Hohoon -- representing the five major tribal communities of Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and convenor Tesinlo Semy said they had, in September 2024, submitted a memorandum to the state government demanding either a complete scrapping of the 48-year-old policy or the reallocation of the unreserved quota to these tribes.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nagaland Reservation Policy: 5 major tribes hold sit-in-protest
Kohima, Thousands of tribal people attired in traditional dresses on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat here demanding a review of the reservation policy. Nagaland Reservation Policy: 5 major tribes hold sit-in-protest The agitators belonging to five major tribes - Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi - community came together under the banner of 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy and demanded either the scrapping of the current job reservation policy, which is in effect since 1977, or to reallocate the unfilled reserved positions specifically to these five major tribes. The protestors held banners and placards some of which read "We protest against 48 years of indefinite reservation policy", "Backward Tribe reservation without minimum cut-off marks is a mockery of the system", "BT reservation in 48 years has outlived its intended purpose", "48 years of patience on BT reservation has become unbearable". CoRRP argued the policy is outdated and oppressive, calling for its repeal or redistribution of unutilised quotas to the five tribes. The Nagaland government on Tuesday appealed to the committee to call off the strike, stating the matter was already under institutional review. The government had also informed that the state cabinet would hold a meeting and take a decision on the matter once the chief minister, who is currently out of station, is back. However, rejecting the government's appeal, the CoRRP decided to go ahead with a one-day agitation. The push to review Nagaland's reservation policy intensified after the five major tribal apex bodies – Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi, under the banner of the '5-Tribe CoRRP' submitted a joint memorandum to the state government. They argued that the policy, which has been in place since 1977, no longer reflects the current socio-economic and educational realities of the various communities in the state. Following sustained public pressure, including a large rally held in Kohima and other districts inhabited by the five tribes, during a meeting convened by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on June 3, the government assured them that a Commission would be constituted by June 17. However, on July 2, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while appealing for public patience had said the Commission's task is "very detailed" and cannot deliver immediate results. He also stated that any reforms – be it in administration, reservations, or delimitations should be carried out only after the national census, which is expected to begin in 2027. Frustrated by the state government's silence and lack of progress on the matter, CoRRP on July 3 declared to hold a sit-in protest. Initially, 25 per cent reservation was allocated for seven tribes in non-technical and non-gazetted posts for a period of 10 years. These tribes were designated as 'backward' based on educational and economic disadvantages, and limited representation in state services. Over the years, the reservation has increased to 37 per cent, comprising 25 per cent for seven Eastern Nagaland Backward Tribes and 12 per cent for four other backward tribes of the state. CoRRP has signaled potential escalation if the government does not take concrete action on forming and empowering the commission. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
