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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dream in D Minor: Front Man Shreyansh Mohan Verma on Leading Drops' Indie Journey
What began as a tribute to The Local Train at Delhi's Summer House Café turned into a full-blown concert by indie-rock band Leading Drops, this Wednesday. The five-piece band is fronted by vocalist Shreyansh Mohan Verma and guitarist-composer Nishant Tiwari, with drummer Sharang Arora, bassist Shubhansh Mishra, and pianist-producer Deep Chatterjee. Formed in 2019 at a university in Punjab, where Bollywood covers were off-limits—it pushed the band towards original compositions. 'From the start, our originals were well received,' Verma recalls. The initial lineup of Verma, Tiwari, and three college mates quickly became a campus staple, gaining traction through gigs and competitions. Their big break came when they opened for Amit Trivedi at Coke Studio's Campus Concert 2019. Then came Covid-19. Scattered across states, they kept recording remotely. During lockdown, they released their debut single 'Marz', followed by 'Pyari Maa'. After college, Verma and Tiwari moved to Noida, ready to re-enter Delhi's music scene. 'We realised we'd been in a bubble,' Verma says. 'Other bands were so tight. It was intimidating—but it also fired us up.' In 2022, a high-profile Mumbai gig fell through when their producer caught the virus. 'I was crushed,' Verma admits. Burned out from pulling gigs, handling socials, and trying to keep the band alive, he watched three members leave. 'Suddenly, it was just me and Nishant again,' he says — back where it all began.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Tobacco is major contributor to many life-threatening diseases'
Prayagraj: The 'World No Tobacco Day' will be observed on Saturday (May 31) under the theme of 'Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing the Industry Tactics on Tobacco & Nicotine Products'. Senior consultant oncologist at Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital, Prayagraj, Dr. Sonia Tiwari said, "Tobacco use is a major contributor to several life-threatening diseases, including cancer affecting the oral cavity, head and neck, breast, esophagus, colon, lungs, liver, stomach, and other body parts. Other lung diseases like COPD, TB, heart complications, pregnancy complications, weakened immune system, diabetes, reduced fertility, premature aging, dental problems and overall mortality are also linked to tobacco use. It is responsible for 25% of all cancer deaths worldwide, amounting to an estimated 2 million deaths yearly. In particular, smoking is responsible for about 85% of all lung cancer deaths. Tobacco consumption causes the death of more than 8 million people around the world, with more than 7 million deaths resulting from direct tobacco use". Dr Tiwari, meanwhile, said, "Due to the regular efforts of WHO against the use of tobacco, there is a decline in tobacco use, but the decrease is less substantial. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Los Estados Unidos le ofrece el mejor futuro para usted y su familia! Usafis Registrarse Undo The numbers show that while tobacco control measures are effective in curbing consumption, sustained efforts are needed to see them implemented more widely." She also claimed that it is painful to witness that the target customers for the tobacco industry are youths aged between 14 and 20 years. More than 15 million young people (14-20 years) are using some form of tobacco. Within India, tobacco use among 14-20-year-olds includes a good percentage of boys and some share of girls too, indicating challenge in curbing youth tobacco consumption. She, however, said, "We advocate for stringent controls on marketing strategies for new products especially designed to appeal to youths, such as e-cigarettes, especially flavoured products, smokeless tobacco, snus, and pouches, which are aggressively promoted through social media." She also mentioned that the entire medical community welcomes increasing taxes on tobacco products to make them less affordable. Dr. Anoop Chauhan said, " To quit tobacco, apart from strong willpower, one needs to get away from places that are tobacco-prone. Drink lots of water and fluids, stay away from sugar, coffee, and fatty food, and attend the gym or go jogging."
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
No drainage & poor sanitation causes outbreak of diarrhoea
Raipur: A diarrhoea outbreak in Thetha Debri Basti of Shanti Nagar, Bilaspur, affected around 40 residents, including children, due to poor sanitation and suspected consumption of contaminated water. Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr Pramod Tiwari informed that while the situation is currently under control, five patients are still undergoing treatment—three at the state-run Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, and two in a private hospital. Authorities identified unhygienic conditions—particularly illegal settlements near a stagnant pond with no drainage—as the likely cause. Municipal officials plan to take corrective action after summer. According to Dr Tiwari, the outbreak was first reported on May 26 when 28 individuals presented symptoms of diarrhoea, creating an alarming situation. However, all were treated with preliminary care and discharged as their condition was not serious. "There were no critical cases among the initial group, but we remain vigilant," he said. Preliminary investigations point to contaminated water and poor sanitation in the area as the root causes of the outbreak. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Drainage in the locality was not properly maintained, which contributed to the spread of infection," Dr Tiwari added. Further civic intervention to improve sanitation infrastructure in the area is expected in the coming days. Bilaspur Municipal Corporation (BMC) health officer Anupam Tiwari, who is monitoring the arrangements at the Basti, told TOI that the corporation team collected water samples and tested them, but no contamination was detected. He said the cause of the outbreak appeared to be the unhygienic conditions in the area.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
IPL Presenter Reveals Incident Where Rohit Sharma "Saved His Career" After Blunder
India ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly one of the finest cricketers produced by the country. From his powerful leadership to marvelous batting records, Rohit has taken Indian cricket to new heights. Recently, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, which paved way for Shubman Gill to become India's new Test captain. Apart from his on-field heroics, Rohit is also widely known for his chill attitude and friendly nature. The biggest example of Rohit's humility and down-to-earth behaviour was given by social media influencer and IPL presenter Tanay Tiwari. Recently, Tiwari appeared on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast and revealed an unheard story about his internship days with Mumbai Indians, where Rohit Sharma "saved his career" with his sweet gesture. "When I was an intern with Mumbai Indians, I accidentally spilled hot coffee on him. I was interviewing him and it was a really small table, with a camera, and in a rush I spilled the coffee. There was someone there from his team with him, and she really scolded me a lot, a lot. And I was 21 in 2017. I was about to cry, I was thinking my career was over even before it began," said Tiwari on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast. Tiwari then revealed how Rohit saved the day and came to the rescue by backing him. "He was like, 'Jaane de yaar, baccha hai (let it go, he's a kid.) You ask your question, it's only coffee that has spilled, don't worry.' He saved my career then." "Quite a few times [I've told him]. I met him and couldn't say anything except thank you. I told him Rohit bhai, you probably don't know how much happiness you've given, to how many different people. He was like 'Arrey yaar, aaja yaar (Come here),'" said Tiwari. Talking about Rohit, the veteran opener is currently playing for Mumbai Indians, who have reached the playoffs of IPL 2025. The five-time champions will be squaring off against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match on Friday in Mullanpur.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former Mumbai Indians intern reveals how Rohit Sharma saved his job
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) A heartwarming incident from 2017 has emerged where Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma displayed compassion towards a young intern who accidentally spilled coffee on him during an interview. The story was shared by social media content creator Tanay Tiwari on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, revealing how Sharma's understanding response helped save his career when he was a 21-year-old intern with the Mumbai Indians . The incident occurred during an interview setup with the then MI captain Rohit when Tiwari was working as an intern. The cramped interview space with a small table led to the unfortunate accident. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "When I was an intern with Mumbai Indians, I accidentally spilled hot coffee on him. I was interviewing him and it was a really small table, with a camera, and in a rush I spilled the coffee," Tiwari recounted. The situation initially appeared dire for the young intern, as a member of Sharma's team strongly reprimanded him for the mishap. Greenstone Lobo predicts Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma's ODI future "There was someone there from his team with him, and she really scolded me a lot, a lot. And I was 21 in 2017. I was about to cry, I was thinking my career was over even before it began." However, Rohit Sharma's response to the situation demonstrated his characteristic composure and understanding nature. "He was like, 'Jaane de yaar, baccha hai (let it go, he's a kid.) You ask your question, it's only coffee that has spilled, don't worry.' He saved my career then." The incident proved to be a turning point for Tiwari, who has since established himself as a prominent figure as a content creator, amassing nearly 500,000 Instagram followers and securing a position with JioHotstar's coverage of the IPL and the Indian national team. 'I'm actually shocked': Ajinkya Rahane reacts to Rohit Sharma's retirement Tiwari has expressed his gratitude to Sharma multiple times since the incident, acknowledging the impact of that moment on his career trajectory. "Quite a few times [I've told him]. I met him and couldn't say anything except thank you. I told him Rohit bhai, you probably don't know how much happiness you've given, to how many different people. He was like 'Arrey yaar, aaja yaar (Come here),'" Tiwari shared, indicating Sharma's continued friendly demeanour. Mumbai Indians chase their record sixth IPL title, with the team set to face Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur during the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
