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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tej vows to expose ‘conspiracy' after expulsion from RJD
Patna: A week after being expelled from the party over his revelation about an relationship with a woman through his social media post, RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav , on Sunday broke his silence, promising to "expose" those behind the "conspiracy" leading to his current crisis. T he former Bihar minister, who was expelled from the party for six years a week ago, expressed his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. Using Mahabharata imagery, which he has been repeatedly employing to describe his relationship with his younger brother, he said those dreaming of creating a rift in the family would not succeed in their attempts. "Those who dream of separating me from my Arjun (Tejashwi) will never succeed in their conspiracies. You can take Krishna's army but not Krishna himself," Tej Pratap said, declaring to expose the conspiracy "very soon". Without naming Tejashwi in his post, he asked his younger brother to have faith in him, stating, "I am with you in every situation." "Right now, I am away, but my blessings were and will always be with you," he said, asking him to take care of his parents, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, with the warning that "Jaichand" is everywhere, both inside the house and outside. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo However, he didn't hint at who could be the possible traitors. In an earlier post, he described his parents as his "whole world." In an emotional post shared on a social media platform, Tej reaffirmed his loyalty and devotion to his parents. "My dear mummy and papa, my world revolves around both of you. Your commands are bigger than God to me," he said in his heartfelt message, adding that he needs only their "love and trust". Praying for their happy and healthy life, Tej also cautioned his parents against the "Jaichand" in politics. Coincidentally, on the day Tej came up with these posts, the RJD issued a formal expulsion letter for the leader. But, very strangely, the letter doesn't mention why Tej was expelled from the party. "In the light of instruction from the national president (Lalu Prasad), Tej Pratap Yadav is expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years," the letter signed by RJD's national principal general secretary Abdul Bari Siddiqui read. Although the expulsion letter was dated May 25, it was released on Sunday.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
News Menu, May 28: Rahul Gandhi in legal crosshairs; Kashmir's tourism revival
Good morning. On May 28, 1883, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born in Bhagur, Maharashtra. A revolutionary, poet, and politician, Savarkar formulated the philosophy of Hindutva. His bold activism and writings fuelled India's freedom struggle, though his ideology remains a subject of see what else is waiting to make history with the news menu of India Potboiler: RJD's Family Feudadvertisement The Tej Pratap Yadav saga explodes as Anushka Yadav's brother, Akash, slams Lalu Prasad Yadav's family for Tej's six-year RJD expulsion. Asks: 'Has Taj committed a crime?' Slams his sister's character Roy, Tej's estranged wife, doubles down, alleging injustice. Will Tejashwi counter Akash's dare? When will Anushka speak out? India Today stirs the pot of this dynastic clash with a deep dive into its dramatis Pot: PM Modi's Multi-State SprintPrime Minister Narendra Modi launches a high-octane tour across five states, starting in Bengal and Sikkim, hitting Bihar on May 29, Kanpur (UP) on May 30, and Madhya Pradesh on May 31. Packed with roadshows, rallies, and crore-worth project launches, Modi amplifies Operation Sindoor's anti-terror stance. India Today tracks the feverish preparations for this Platter: India's Anti-Terror CrusadeadvertisementOperation Sindoor's global echo grows louder, with India's all-party delegations vowing, 'India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail,' and promising swift strikes on terror home, Congress and Trinamool Congress intensify calls for a Special Parliamentary Session to probe the Pahalgam terror attack and Pakistan-backed networks. TMC MPs meet today (11 AM) to chart next steps. Will the government bow to the opposition's demand?Monsoon Mix: India Soaked in ChaosThe IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies in Delhi with possible thundery developments today, escalating to light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning on May 29–30. Himachal Pradesh braces for thunderstorms and hailstorms until June 2, while Gujarat faces unseasonal rains with more expected. Mumbai's monsoon woes mount with dug-up roads and poor drainage, costing shopkeepers goods and damaging properties. Pune's orange alert signals heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and 16 villages cut off in rural areas. Turmoil in Kollam in Kerala. India Today wades through this stormy Lassi: Supreme Court ShowdownsMP Minister's Controversy: The Supreme Court hears a sedition and insult case against Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for remarks against Colonel Sophia University Professor Case: The top court reviews Associate Professor Ali Khan Mehmubad's petition over a controversial Operation Sindoor post, questioning his language after granting Bonds Probe: Delhi High Court examines a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged corruption via electoral bond donations, wary of media-based & IRCTC Scams: Rouse Avenue Court reviews CBI charge sheets naming Lalu, Tejashwi, and Tej Pratap Yadav, among Gandhi Citizenship: Delhi High Court hears a petition seeking an investigation into Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship Nagar Deaths: Delhi High Court reviews CBI and MCD reports on the deaths of three students at a coaching Rana's Plea: Patiala House NIA Court hears Rana's request to speak with family, previously Sizzlers: Karnataka's Murder FuryIn Mangaluru, a brutal sword attack killing Imtiyaz and injuring Kalander ignites street protests. India Today tracks the escalating tension as locals demand Chennai, a joyride malfunction traps 30 people mid-air for over three hours India Today captures the south's topsy-turvy Kahwa: Tourism Revival PushJ&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hosts a pivotal meeting in Gulmarg today (12 noon) to boost tourism, following Farooq Abdullah's Pahalgam golf outing and his call: 'Bholenath is calling you Come back to Kashmir.' India Today tracks this effort to revive the Valley's allure post-Pahalgam terror Dal: Chardham Yatra BoomsOver 25,000 devotees flock to Kedarnath in a single day, with Badrinath and Hemkund yatras thriving. India Today follows this spiritual surge in Uttarakhand's sacred Halwa: Firozpur's BraveheartTen-year-old Shravan Singh from Firozpur is honoured as the youngest Civil Warrior for supporting the Indian Army, a heartwarming story of Bite: Savarkar defined his ideology with the famous quote: 'The only geography of the Hindus is the holy land of India' (Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?) Revered by some, criticized by others for communal views, his legacy remains fiercely polarising.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Lalu expels Tej from party and ‘family'
Patna: In one of the most difficult decisions of his 51-year-long political career, RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav , from the party for six years and declared that he would "have nothing to do with the family". Lalu's stern move came a day after Tej announced on social media that he had been "in a relationship for 12 years" with a woman despite being married and his divorce petition still pending before a family court in Patna. However, a few hours later, Tej deleted the post and claimed on X that his Facebook page had been "hacked" and his photographs were "wrongfully edited". Lalu made his announcement on the same social media platform but did not refer directly to Tej's earlier post. As RJD's president for the past 27 years, he issued a sharp rebuke of his elder son's behaviour, calling it contrary to the values the party and family stand for. In a post on X, Lalu wrote, "Disregarding moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The actions, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of my elder son do not align with our family values and traditions. Therefore, under these circumstances, I am distancing him from the party and family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo From now on, he will have no role in the party or family. He is being expelled from the party for six years. " Lalu added, "He (Tej) is capable of making an assessment of the good and bad, the virtues and faults, of his own personal life. Those who choose to associate with him should make their decisions based on their own judgment. I have always been an advocate for public decency in society. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this principle in public life. Thank you." Lalu's decision comes just months before the Bihar assembly elections , which the RJD is set to contest under the leadership of his younger son, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. Born to Lalu and former CM Rabri Devi, the brothers are among four of nine siblings actively involved in politics. The eldest of the siblings, Misa Bharti, is the RJD MP from Pataliputra. Another daughter, Rohini Acharya, made her electoral debut in last year's Lok Sabha elections from Saran but was unsuccessful. Rohini strongly backed her father's decision. In a post on X, she wrote, "Those who take care of the dignity of the environment, tradition, family and upbringing are never questioned. Those who abandon their wisdom and repeatedly commit the mistake of crossing the limits of decent conduct and family prestige make themselves the subject of criticism." The remaining five siblings – Tej and Tejashwi's sisters – have so far remained outside the political arena, though one of them, Hema Yadav, has been named in the land-for-jobs scam dating back to Lalu's tenure as railway minister in the UPA-I govt. Tej Pratap entered politics during the 2015 assembly elections and is currently serving his second term as MLA. He had brief stints as a minister in the state cabinet. Initially elected from Mahua, he was later shifted to Hasanpur due to perceptions of waning popularity in his original constituency. Unlike his younger brother Tejashwi, now regarded as one of Bihar's most popular political figures, Tej has frequently made headlines for the wrong reasons. Just five months after marrying Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Prasad Rai, Tej filed for divorce in a Patna family court. The couple had tied the knot on May 12, 2018 in a high-profile ceremony in the state capital.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NDA slams Lalu over Tej Pratap's expulsion
Patna: The ruling on Sunday reacted sharply to chief Lalu Prasad's decision to expel his elder son, , from both the party and the family over his alleged 12-year relationship with one Anushka Yadav. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reacting to the development, BJP MP and former state party president Sanjay Jaiswal said, "Lalu and his wife Rabri Devi ruined three lives by deliberately marrying their son Tej to the granddaughter of the late Daroga Prasad Rai for family prestige, despite knowing about his relationship with Anushka. Rabri threw her daughter-in-law out of the house. They will be punished in the court of God as well as the law." Tej Pratap, who resides with his parents at the official residence of Rabri Devi, was neither present there nor at his MLA-allotted bungalow in Patna. JD(U) state chief spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar took a swipe at Lalu and his younger son, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the party's chief ministerial face in the upcoming assembly elections. "What kind of false wrestling is this? Tejashwi calls Tej his 'elder brother'. Where did your sanskar go when Daroga Rai ji's granddaughter was humiliated?" he asked, referring to Tejashwi's comment that he neither liked nor tolerated his brother's actions. BJP OBC front national general secretary Nikhil Anand also took aim at Lalu. "When your entire family needed to stand with Aishwarya Rai, you remained silent. It seems that, for the first time since the inception of RJD, you are feeling the need for conduct, character and credibility in your family and party," Anand said. However, Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav said Lalu's decision might be out of political ambitions but appreciated Tej Pratap's honesty. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Tej, at least, did not mislead the society," he said. HAM(S) patron and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi questioned both Lalu and Tej. "Who gave Tej Pratap the right to play with the lives of two women? Today, the country wants an answer to what the Lalu family did to Aishwarya," he posted on X. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor added that the internal family drama was of little concern to the people of Bihar. "It hardly matters whom Laluji keeps in his family. He wants his son Tejashwi to become CM. If Lalu has the courage, he should declare someone else from the Yadav community as the CM face," he said.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
If your kid hasn't done any revision, here are the five tips you need TONIGHT to help them get a grade higher
Scroll down to read how one Sun journalist supercharged her son's GCSEs - and he now WANTS to revise for exams MARK MY WORDS If your kid hasn't done any revision, here are the five tips you need TONIGHT to help them get a grade higher GCSE exams have officially started, and over 10 years of schooling have led to this period in your teenager's life. While some parents are blessed with kids who devote themselves to revision, many struggle to get motivated. Advertisement 2 Tutoring business founder Tej is dedicated to bridging the gap between high and low performing pupils Credit: Supplied 2 He outlined his top five tips to help your GCSE-taking teen secure a higher grade, even if it's at the last minute Credit: Supplied The weeks and months leading up to exams can be challenging for pupils and parents alike. And it's likely that tens of thousands of parents find themselves stumped every year on the right way to encourage their teens to revise. Some experts recommend that an astonishing seven hours a day is the sweet spot for GCSE revision, but others, like Dr Tej Samani, strongly beg to differ. Advertisement The CEO and founder of tutoring business Performance Learning is dedicated to bridging the gap between high and low performing pupils. And he believes that gap isn't bridged by endless hours highlighting textbooks and taking notes, but by inspiring a sense of calm and confidence in your child. Teens are more likely to perform well in their exams, and recall their revision in droves, if they enter the hall with a collected mindset - and you as a parent can help them foster that. Speaking to The Sun, he outlined his top five tips to help your GCSE-taking teen secure a higher grade, even if it's at the last minute. Tej says… 1. Figure out which 'emotional loop' your teen is in In the lead-up to exams, your child is carrying more than just their notes and stationery - they're carrying a complex emotional load that changes day-to-day. Advertisement Some mornings might start with frustration, while some evenings end in silence. And as a parent, it's easy to focus on the visible things (like the revision timetable, the number of hours studied and the mock results) but the real signals are often emotional ones. I talk a lot about two emotional cycles I've seen play out again and again: the Cycle of Doom and the Cycle of Intelligence. The first includes feelings like anger, sadness, fear, hurt, and guilt, which are emotions that often lead to procrastination or avoidance, while the second induces calm, courage, preparedness, thoroughness and intelligence. Neither cycle is permanent. And your job isn't to fix them, but to gently observe which one your child is in. A simple question can open up a space where they feel safe to express the truth, such as asking them how they're feeling. And in that space, progress begins. Just being present without judgment is one of the most powerful things you can do. Advertisement Dr Tej Samani Success Story WHEN The Sun's features writer Grace Macaskill's son Theo, 15, was struggling to find the motivation to revise for his GCSEs, she enlisted the help of Dr Tej Samani... WHAT'S that smell in the air? Oh yes, the familiar whiff of desperate parents trying to get their kids to revise. GCSE's start next week and youngsters everywhere are being coaxed into swapping their Playstations and X boxes for books as parents realise time is running out. WIth so many of this school year cohort crippled by post covid anxiety or simply feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of facts they need to learn, households up and down the country are at war over study. Before Christmas I bought my 15-year-old Theo the usual pile of suggested revision books and flash cards as he promised faithfully to study every day in the countdown to exams. Instead, we found ourselves in a nightly battle to get him to sit down and open a book. Meanwhile, I now know so much about his subjects I could probably take the exams myself. Theo is a very articulate, clever lad according to his teachers. So why didn't that translate into his mock exams earlier this year when, after predicted to get high scores in English, RE, history and geography, he struggled? It wasn't unique to Theo either. Lots of kids were left crushed by their mock results and some started skipping lessons, simply giving up. Teachers even put on extra sessions over the Easter holidays which Theo attended but he still felt totally snowed by it all. Being on the autistic spectrum means he's also better at narration than writing down his answers and maths is particularly difficult. Feeling my final straw snap, two weeks ago a friend introduced me to Tej Samani, a 'learning performance coach' who says he can supercharge grades by up to two grades in three months. Tej, 38, from Herts, was in the bottom set for most of his lessons at schools and knows what it's like to feel that sense of failure. Away from the classroom he was a talented tennis player who got on to the ATP tour, where he trained with Andy Murray. It gave him the idea to apply the winning mindset on court to study and went on to gain a PhD from Coventry University. He's on a mission to help British kids reach their potential. Tej first sent Theo an AI questionnaire which got to the heart of his attitude to revision, his mental health and approach to school. Once he'd figured out what made our son tick, Tej met with Theo on zoom to teach him techniques on how to recall and structure information and manage his time. But he also gave him something else that, as his parent, even I seemed unable to instill in my son - confidence. In fact my husband reckoned he was some sort of hypnotist after their first meeting. He is working with Theo on how to break down subjects in blocks of 15 to 20 minutes and keep the information in his head. Tej says his methods have boosted grades for more than nine out of ten of the kids he's worked with - a third had special educational needs. Since their first meeting, we've seen a marked change in Theo's attitude to revision. Instead of us nagging him to sit down and open a book, he's asking us to help him learn. The turnaround has been nothing short of amazing and, instead of feeling totally snowed under, Theo has re-engaged with learning. Tej has somehow injected him with new motivation and I only wish we'd found him back in December. The proof is in the pudding of course and Theo is yet to embark on his exams this week but he is a much happier kid now he's not feeling quite so overwhelmed and we're convinced he's on course to get closer to his predicted higher grades. For more information log on to 2. Help your teen learn how to learn, not just study If your child feels overwhelmed, it's often not the subject that's the problem, but knowing how to begin. Many children don't lack motivation - they lack method. They stare at pages of notes and don't know what to do with them. They highlight everything or nothing, and rewrite instead of mentally reorganising. In short, they work, but not always in ways that are beneficial to them. Instead of focusing on what they need to study, refine how they're approaching it. Encourage them to break up revision into achievable steps, where they focus on spotting what matters rather than digesting huge bodies of text. You don't need to be an expert in the subject to help here, either. Instead, ask open, non-judgmental questions: What's your plan for this topic? How are you choosing what to focus on? If you had to teach this to someone else, what would be your first point? Advertisement These questions spark structure, which can shift your child from reactivity to ownership - and that's often the difference between panic and progress. 3. Create a simple pre-exam routine The night before an exam can quietly shape how the next morning goes. As a parent, one of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a sense of calm before they step into the exam hall. Create a gentle, predictable rhythm the night before every exam, such as a healthy meal, a little movement and some fresh air before bed, if you can. Try to protect sleep as much as you preserve study time. The brain consolidates information while resting, so staying up late to cram often does more harm than good. Advertisement Instead of asking, 'Have you done enough?', try: 'What's the one thing you're taking into that room tomorrow?' It could be a formula, a plan, a calm breath or just the thought, 'I've got this'. That simple shift from anxiety to intention can set the tone for everything that follows. 4. Don't fuel post-exam anxiety The moment your child walks out of the exam room is delicate because emotions are high and adrenaline is crashing. And whether it went well or poorly, their mind will probably be racing. As a parent, it's tempting to dive straight into questions about how the exam went, but these replies often stir more doubt than clarity, which will then heed future exam results. Instead, give them space and let the dust settle. Then, when they're ready, guide them into a more constructive frame. Ask, 'What do you feel worked for you today?' and 'What would you try differently next time?' Advertisement These aren't soft questions, they're strategic ones that build self-awareness. They turn experience into insight. Exams aren't just a test of memory. They're a test of mindset, and reflection is what separates a series of stressful moments from a journey of growth. 5. Remind them that the exam isn't who they are Ensuring your teen understands that they are more than their exam results might be the most essential truth of all. At this time of year, it can feel to your child like these exams define them and that their future depends on a few letters on a piece of paper. That the world is watching, and the weight is entirely on their shoulders. Remind them, gently and often: This is something you're doing, but it is not who you are. Advertisement Your child is more than their grades, mock exams and predicted scores. They are someone who is allowed to grow, to fall short and to surprise themselves. When your child feels seen beyond the exam, they start to breathe again, which yields better grades. That's because when they breathe, they think more clearly and engage more deeply. So, they show up stronger, not because they were pushed, but because they felt safe enough to rise.
