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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Romeo S3 Movie Review: A formulaic masala fare that lacks focus
Story: DCP Sangram Singh Shekhawat (Thakur Anoop Singh) sets out to take down a deadly drug cartel in Goa. But when he crosses paths with a vengeful mafioso, the mission spirals into a deeper conspiracy—one that threatens the entire nation. Review: Director Guddu Dhanoa's action thriller follows a fiery cop, Sangram, who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug cartel and expose its masterminds. At the same time, he is investigating his mentor's murder and grows convinced the two cases are connected. The story takes an unexpected turn, unfolding into a larger conspiracy involving a deadly virus—its only antidote in the hands of the self-proclaimed 'monster' mafioso, Jayant Makhija (Aman Dhaliwal). In the midst of this chaos, Sangram must also rescue investigative journalist Tanu (Palak Tiwari) after she's abducted by Jayant and his father. Written by Shailesh Verma, the film is an out-and-out potboiler that suffers from a formulaic plot, an unfocused screenplay, and a meandering narrative. It's riddled with unexplained plot points, underdeveloped characters, and implausible twists—like Sangram's transfer being stalled simply because a video of his vigilante-style justice against rapists goes viral. Despite the below-par narrative, the film's first half maintains an even pace and keeps you somewhat engaged as Sangram outsmarts the cartel. The film's production values and overall look are serviceable, even if not standout. There are a few well-choreographed action sequences, though the film leans heavily on the tried-and-tested formula of slow-motion entries, car chases, and blowing up vehicles. The narrative is further weighed down by a one-sided love angle, with Tanu falling for Sangram, and songs that interrupt the flow. Thakur Anoop Singh handles the action scenes well and has a decent screen presence, though his characterisation and performance often echo Ranveer Singh's Simmba. His emotional moments, however, don't always land. Palak Tiwari is passable as Tanu, but her character is severely underwritten, and she never quite convinces as an investigative journalist. Aman Dhaliwal enters in the second half and is excessively over-the-top as the menacing Jayant. With too many plot points crammed into a single narrative, most of them unconvincing and half-baked, the film loses focus and impact. While a few action sequences manage to grab your attention, they aren't enough to salvage the overall experience. Romeo S3 tries to deliver a massy action thriller but ends up as an over-the-top masala fare with little payoff.
Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
From borders to ballots: Bihar's voters focus on ground realities
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel With India and Pakistan agreeing to end aggressive manoeuvres, political discourse in parts of Bihar has swiftly shifted to the upcoming state assembly elections. While Indo-Pak tensions still surface in casual conversations, most voters are focused on everyday concerns - employment, migration, corruption, law and order, healthcare, education, infrastructure - and, above all, the caste census Those who've lived through earlier conflicts between the neighbours say plainly, "Wars are never good. They are always bad." But many in the younger generation, keen on "action," don't entirely agree. Still, there's consensus across age groups that local issues demand more urgent Bihar's litchi and mango belts, theft from orchards is a growing concern. In Purnea district, one villager shared an unusual story: after cremating his father in their orchard last month, thefts mysteriously stopped. "Some say they've heard my father's voice near the orchard," Tanu says with a smile. Even so, villagers are aware they need more practical Sitamarhi, which borders Nepal, the recent India-Pakistan tension sparked debates with an unexpected twist - caste. Some villagers focused on the caste of the armed forces' top brass and urged others to declare their caste openly during census. This push came just days after the Pahalgam terror attack. One local put it bluntly: "There is no identity sans caste."When asked whether Operation Sindoor would influence the elections, a Muzaffarpur villager shrugged: "All that is fine. But in Bihar, there's only one reality - jaat ki baat (caste talk). Everything else is secondary."On infrastructure, another Muzaffarpur resident observed, "Bihar is no longer a dust bowl, but there's no proper planning - in cities or villages. City infra is a total mess." He even compared Pakistani missiles to Bihar's crumbling also feel that health and education need a major push. "Jobs are there," said one youth, "but not enough to go around."While the election heat hasn't peaked yet, there's cautious optimism. "We just hope our problems are resolved as swiftly as Pakistan was taught a lesson," said a villager.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
From borders to ballots: Bihar's voters focus on ground realities
As India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions, Bihar's political focus shifts to the upcoming elections, where local issues dominate voter concerns. Despite lingering discussions about Indo-Pak relations, employment, corruption, and the caste census are paramount. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of .) With India and Pakistan agreeing to end aggressive manoeuvres, political discourse in parts of Bihar has swiftly shifted to the upcoming state assembly elections. While Indo-Pak tensions still surface in casual conversations, most voters are focused on everyday concerns - employment, migration, corruption, law and order, healthcare, education, infrastructure - and, above all, the caste census Those who've lived through earlier conflicts between the neighbours say plainly, "Wars are never good. They are always bad." But many in the younger generation, keen on "action," don't entirely agree. Still, there's consensus across age groups that local issues demand more urgent Bihar's litchi and mango belts, theft from orchards is a growing concern. In Purnea district, one villager shared an unusual story: after cremating his father in their orchard last month, thefts mysteriously stopped. "Some say they've heard my father's voice near the orchard," Tanu says with a smile. Even so, villagers are aware they need more practical Sitamarhi, which borders Nepal, the recent India-Pakistan tension sparked debates with an unexpected twist - caste. Some villagers focused on the caste of the armed forces' top brass and urged others to declare their caste openly during census. This push came just days after the Pahalgam terror attack. One local put it bluntly: "There is no identity sans caste."When asked whether Operation Sindoor would influence the elections, a Muzaffarpur villager shrugged: "All that is fine. But in Bihar, there's only one reality - jaat ki baat (caste talk). Everything else is secondary."On infrastructure, another Muzaffarpur resident observed, "Bihar is no longer a dust bowl, but there's no proper planning - in cities or villages. City infra is a total mess." He even compared Pakistani missiles to Bihar's crumbling also feel that health and education need a major push. "Jobs are there," said one youth, "but not enough to go around."While the election heat hasn't peaked yet, there's cautious optimism. "We just hope our problems are resolved as swiftly as Pakistan was taught a lesson," said a villager.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh's Tanoo Chandra clinches Khelo India Youth Games Badminton title
RAIPUR: Rising badminton talent Tanu Chandra has brought pride to Chhattisgarh by clinching the girls' singles title at the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar. Her consistent performance and dominance were evident throughout the national-level competition. Tanu showcased remarkable form during the tournament. In the semi-final clash, she defeated Adhira Rajkumar of Tamil Nadu in straight games, narrowly winning a closely fought first game 22-20 before comfortably securing the second with a 21-15 score. The final witnessed a commanding performance from Tanoo as she outclassed Risika Nandi of Delhi 21-15, 21-09, winning the title without conceding a single game in the knockout stages. This victory adds another feather to Tanoo Chandra's cap. Hailing from Thathari village in the Sakti district of Chhattisgarh, she has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Indian junior badminton . Notably, she had also clinched a gold medal at the Junior National Championships held in Bhubaneswar in 2024.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 11 held, ₹2 lakh recovered as Khanna police bust drug network
Khanna Police on Friday have arrested 11 people — including two women — who were part of a large heroin and illegal weapons network spread across different states. Although only a small amount of heroin and one illegal weapon were recovered during the raid, police said the accused were part of a much bigger inter-state drug racket. The police also recovered ₹2 lakh in cash believed to be drug money and seized two vehicles — a Fortuner SUV and a Swift car. The arrested accused have been identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga of Sherpur Taiba of Moga, Gursewak Singh of Moga, Jagrup Singh and Jass Singh of Jogewala of Ferozepur, Prakash Gupta of Kharar, Mohammad Yasin of Sambhal of UP, Vanshika Thakur alias Mehak of Dehradun, Tanu of Bhindar Kalan of Moga, Lovepreet Singh alias LP of Daukke of Amritsar, Hardeep Singh alias Deepa of Ghall Khurd of Ferozepur and Gurlal Singh of Karnal of Haryana. Khanna senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jyoti Yadav Bains said the breakthrough came when a joint team from Samrala police and Khanna's CIA unit stopped a Fortuner SUV near a checkpoint. The vehicle was coming from Chandigarh towards Ludhiana. In the car were Jagpreet (driver), Gursewak, Jagrup, and Jass. After checking, police found 10 grams of heroin. All four were arrested under the NDPS Act at Samrala police station. During questioning, police learned that Jagpreet was the kingpin running the operation. Based on his information, police recovered a country-made .32 bore pistol and arrested two of his associates — Hardeep and Gurlal. The rest of the accused were arrested following the information provided by Jagpreet Singh. Communication via Indian and foreign WhatsApp numbers The SSP said the group used both Indian and foreign WhatsApp numbers to plan drug deliveries and share pickup points. Jagpreet was in regular contact with Prakash Gupta, Mohammad Yasin, Vanshika Thakur, and Tanu, who helped him collect and distribute drugs from rented flats in Kharar. Jagpreet paid the rent for both flats. These associates would take orders from Jagpreet, collect drug consignments, and deliver them. The payments were made via Google Pay and deposited into Tanu's bank account. Bank records show transactions between ₹5 to ₹9 lakh per month, confirming the drug money trail. SSP Bains confirmed that five of the accused already have criminal records. Police are now investigating their past and current links to other gangs or drug suppliers.
