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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wagle Ki Duniya: Sakhi and Vivan's engagement hits a new twist as their parents meet for the first time
Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey continues to resonate with viewers through its blend of everyday struggles and tender moments within a middle-class family. As the Wagle household gradually recovers from personal trials—including Radhika's (Bharati Achrekar) memory issues and Sakhi's (Chinmayee Salvi) evolving relationship with Vivan (Namit Shah)—another significant chapter unfolds. Rajesh Wagle (Sumeet Raghvan), always torn between tradition and progressiveness, now faces his most personal challenge yet. In the upcoming episodes, Rajesh takes a cautious yet hopeful step by agreeing to Sakhi and Vivan's engagement, but not without conditions. After witnessing Vivan's sincerity through a 21-day no-contact test and his dependable actions during a family emergency, Rajesh starts to believe in their relationship. However, just as he begins to accept their bond, another twist shakes his resolve: meeting Vivan's parents. As both families come together for the first time, differences emerge—cultural values, social standing, and conflicting life perspectives spark subtle tension. Rajesh, grounded in his modest middle-class upbringing, starts to question whether this alliance truly fits into his world. Sumeet Raghvan, who essays the role of Rajesh, reflects, 'It's a very real struggle many parents go through—the shift from protecting your child to trusting their choices. Rajesh isn't against love; he's just afraid of losing the closeness he shares with Sakhi. Agreeing to the engagement is a big step for him, but meeting Vivan's parents brings in a new layer of doubt and reflection. It's a quiet but powerful test of acceptance, ego, and the ability to adapt as a father. ' With this emotional twist, Wagle Ki Duniya promises viewers yet another heartfelt exploration of parental love, acceptance, and family ties.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wagle Ki Duniya: Rajesh puts Sakhi and Vivan's relationship to the test
Wagle Ki Duniya continues to bring heartfelt narratives from a relatable middle-class lens. Currently, the Wagle family is grappling with multiple emotional challenges – from the redevelopment of their beloved Sai Darshan Society to Radhika's (Bharathi Achrekar) sudden memory loss. But at the centre of the latest turmoil is Rajesh Wagle's (Sumeet Raghavan) growing discomfort over daughter Sakhi's (Chinmayee Salvi) closeness to Vivan (Namit Shah). Ironically, his efforts to distance them have only drawn them closer. In upcoming episodes, a major twist strikes when Vivan meets with a serious accident. An emotional Sakhi, fearing for his life, ends up confessing her feelings at his bedside – a confession that she isn't sure he even heard. As Vivan recovers, their bond strengthens, leaving Rajesh restless. In an attempt to reassert parental control, Rajesh tries to distract Sakhi with birthday plans and enforce new boundaries. But matters escalate when Vivan surprises Sakhi with a romantic gesture, shaking the Wagle household. Pushed to the edge, Rajesh sets an unconventional challenge – asking Sakhi and Vivan to avoid all contact for 21 days, a test of whether their bond is genuine or just a passing phase. Will young love endure, or will distance and family pressure unravel their connection? Chinmayee Salvi, who plays Sakhi, reflects on this emotional rollercoaster: 'Sakhi's emotions are running high and decisions feel life-changing, especially when love and family are at odds. This particular situation beautifully captures her inner turmoil and strength, showing how far she's willing to go to protect both her heart and her relationships. It's a whirlwind of emotions that so many young girls will connect with. ' The upcoming episodes promise a poignant exploration of youthful love caught between parental concerns and personal convictions.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Speeding car mows down woman, 4 children in Kota
KOTA : A speedy car mowed down a woman sitting outside her home and four children playing nearby in the colony's lane in Ajay Ahuja Narar under Anantpur police station limits, leaving the five critically injured. The mishap occurred on Thursday night at around 9 pm while the woman, identified as Indrabai (55), was sitting outside her house. Her nephew Vivan (7), niece Yashika (11), along with two neighbouring children Vaisali (8) and Anisha (10), were playing in the lane and riding bicycles. Suddenly, one of the bicycles got stuck and the children began repairing it, a speedy car emerged from the end of the lane and rammed the children and the woman. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump The five persons, including four children, sustained injuries in the mishap and were immediately rushed to a private hospital, where three of them were reportedly under treatment on Sunday, while two others, including Indrabai, were discharged after treatment on Saturday. Police seized the car and registered a case of negligent driving against its driver, who was detained the day after the mishap, circle inspector at Anantpura police station Bhupendra Singh stated on Sunday. Two injured, including the woman, were discharged after treatment on Saturday, while three children are still under treatment and their condition is reportedly out of danger. A footage of CCTV installed in a neighbouring house also surfaced on Saturday night. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Al Etihad
01-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi startup uses fruit flies to revolutionise cancer treatment
2 May 2025 01:21 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)One Hub71 startup is turning fruit flies into cancer-fighting allies, combining AI and genetic science to personalise cancer treatment in ways never seen before. London-born Vivan Therapeutics is tapping into Abu Dhabi's fast-growing innovation ecosystem to scale its precision oncology model globally. The core of the company's approach is its proprietary TuMatch software, which leverages a unique dataset along with AI and machine learning to help identify the best possible treatments for each cancer platform creates 'avatars' of cancer patients using fruit flies. These tiny organisms, known scientifically as Drosophila melanogaster, are engineered with the same genetic mutations found in a patient's tumour. Once replicated, Vivan breeds hundreds of thousands of these genetically altered flies per patient to test thousands of drug combinations in rapid, high-throughput in vivo of the key advantages of the fruit fly as a model organism is its short life cycle and rapid proliferation, according to Nahuel Villegas, Chief Scientific Officer at Vivan Therapeutics.'In a relatively short period, we can create half a million fruit fly avatars for each patient … this allows us to test a massive number of drugs,' said Villegas in a recent interview with Aletihad. 'Most of these fruit flies will die, except for the ones that receive the right drug or drug combination. That's how we identify the optimal treatment.'The results have already shown promise in clinical settings. In a trial at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Centre, patients with difficult-to-treat cancers responded significantly better to therapies identified by TuMatch than to traditional treatments. 'In some cases, the treatment recommended by the fruit fly model was the only one the patient responded to,' Villegas said. Vivan's competitive edge lies not only in its innovative biological modelling but also in its massive proprietary dataset. The company has created more than 50 million fruit fly avatars and tested thousands of therapies, yielding nearly 600 novel treatment options for specific tumour types, according to explained that this dataset feeds its AI and machine learning models, which are now robust enough to offer instant treatment recommendations for new patients – sometimes without needing to create new fly models at all. 'In healthcare, most available data is biased or based on failed treatments,' Villegas said. 'Our data is fresh, precise, and generated in-house. That's what makes our AI truly effective.' Hub71: A Gateway to Global ScalingVivan Therapeutics' decision to join Abu Dhabi's Hub71 was driven by its ambitions to scale globally and tap into new markets. 'The GCC has always been on our radar because some of our early investors are from the region,' said Villegas. 'But Abu Dhabi stood out, especially because of Hub71.'Since joining the government-backed tech ecosystem, the startup has received support far beyond capital and office space. 'Hub71 helped us understand the local landscape, from regulations to healthcare partnerships, and connected us with key stakeholders like the Department of Health,' said registered in Abu Dhabi, Vivan is gearing up to scale its platform worldwide. 'Abu Dhabi represents for us a place that connects the East and the West,' said Villegas. 'And the work Hub71 is doing is putting Abu Dhabi on the map as a biotech center. From here, we are ready to reach the world.'
