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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Former principal alleges conspiracy by college clerk, ABVP to remove him
Surat: Former in-charge principal of MTB Arts College has submitted a complaint at Umra police station against the college's clerk and members of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad ( ABVP ), alleging conspiracy to unseat him from his position. In his complaint, Rudresh Vyas, head of psychology department, alleged that a college clerk issued admission call letters to 8,000 applicants against the 222 vacant UG seats. As a result, a large number of applicants converged at the college for admission. Upon learning about the college's blunder, ABVP student leaders arrived at the college and staged protest on July 9. Vyas alleged that he was locked in his office by the ABVP members from 1pm to 9pm. They used abusive language for him in the presence of police and while making phone calls. They allegedly did not allow Vyas to take medicine for diabetes until late at night. The student representatives were demanding admission for all the students who were issued offer letters. Videos of the student leaders using abusive language against Vyas went viral on social media later. Vyas further alleged that the next day he went to discuss the issue at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), and the ABVP members used foul language for him in the presence of vice-chancellor Kishore Chavda. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Price May Surprise You) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo They tried to push Vyas from his chair, he alleged in the complaint. Vyas, who was appointed in-charge principal of the college on June 16, was removed from the position on the night of July 10. Vyas himself has been associated with ABVP for several years and was president of the ABVP city unit twice in the past. MTB Arts College, the oldest institution of higher learning in South Gujarat, holds the distinction of being the birthplace of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU). Over the decades, it has nurtured several illustrious alumni, including renowned economist Padma Desai; former Chief Justice of India, A.M. Ahmadi; celebrated humorist Jyotindra Dave; Magsaysay Award winner M.B. Desai; the 13th Chief of Army Staff, General Arun Vaidya; SEWA founder Ela Bhatt; and AWAG founder Ila Pathak.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Six months after cracks appeared, work on Mandvi yet to begin
Vadodara: Six months have passed since serious structural damage became apparent on a pillar of the Mandvi pavilion, at the heart of the walled city. The agitation by an activist, who has been standing barefoot for a few hours every day at the pavilion, also entered its 100th day on Monday. The Mandvi pavilion started showing cracks in Jan, after which activists raised concerns about its condition. Demonstrations were held at the pavilion, joined even by political parties. The VMC then asked a consultant appointed for heritage structures to assess the condition of the monument. Steel girders were installed to support the structure. However, many believe that these girders did more damage to the pavilion, causing its arches to develop cracks. In April, an expert from the Archaeological Survey of India examined the monument. The ASI official, as well as experts from the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Heritage Trust, expressed concern at the structure's condition. The method to support the structure was also changed later. The priest of the nearby Vitthalnathji Temple and activist, Hariom Vyas, has been standing in the pavilion barefoot for a few hours each day to protest the apathy towards Mandvi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The broadcast didn't go as planned. Undo His protest completed 100 days on Monday. Vyas told mediapersons that he had raised the issue even before the present crisis emerged. Congress city unit president Rutvij Joshi and other workers met Vyas and expressed solidarity with him. Joshi said Vyas had resolved to save Mandvi and was standing barefoot, but even this had no effect on officials. The square pavilion was built in 1511 by Sultan Muzaffar Shah along with the walled city and is at the centre of the roads connecting the four gates of the walled city. The structure was renovated and extended in 1736 and 1856 during the Gaekwadi rule. It is now a four-storey structure with a clock at the top. The pavilion has 16 pillars with three arches on each of its four sides.
India.com
16-07-2025
- India.com
Madhya Pradesh: Congress MLA's Son Booked For Attempted Murder
The son of a Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh has been booked for allegedly trying to run over a police constable when he was signalled to stop during late night patrolling near a bus stand in Alirajpur district, ANI reported. Speaking to ANI, Alirajpur Superintendent of Police Rajesh Vyas said that the incident took place on the intervening night of July 12 and 13. The CCTV footage of the incident, which has surfaced, shows a black SUV speeding towards two police constables on patrol. As the vehicle approaches them, it hits an electric pole, and the constables jump to either side of the vehicle to save themselves. "On the intervening night of July 12-13, two police constables of Kotwali police station were on night patrolling duty at the bus stand area. During this, a vehicle appeared and the constables signalled to stop, but the vehicle instead approached the constables at a faster pace. They jumped to either side to save themselves and also sustained injuries in the process," SP Vyas said. A case has been registered against the accused under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and Section 84 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and efforts are on to apprehend the accused. "Based on the complaint, a case has been registered under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and Section 84 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Efforts are on to apprehend the accused," SP Vyas added. Meanwhile, Mahesh Patel, husband of Congress MLA Sena Patel, claimed that it was their son driving the vehicle but denied any intent to harm police personnel. "On the night of July 13, between 1:30 am and 2 am at the bus stand, my son was going to drop off his friends. During this, there were barricades and police jawans, and an SDOP (Sub Divisional Officer of Police) were present at the spot. While making a turn, the vehicle suddenly collided with an electric pole on the road, and a police constable present at the spot fell to the ground. He was immediately taken to the hospital and was discharged after first aid. But the police, who accused and registered a case under a serious section of attempt to murder, are completely wrong," Mahel Patel told ANI. He further alleged that political pressure led to the invocation of the serious charge of attempt to murder. "We will appeal to the High Court to revoke the section of attempt to murder. It is a politically motivated move. The CCTV footage clearly shows the vehicle hitting the pole, not targeting the constables. This is an accident being wrongly portrayed," he added.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kandhei Yatra draws huge crowd in Berhampur's Bada Bazar
1 2 3 Berhampur: Hundreds of people thronged the Bada Bazar area in silk city on Thursday evening to witness Kandhei Yatra, the unique doll festival celebrated on Ashadha Purnima, also known as Vyas or Guru Purnima. Varieties of dolls, both traditional and modern, were exhibited at the festival, which continued until midnight. The event featured an impressive display of traditional and modern dolls at over 300 makeshift stalls stretching from Khaspa Street to Bada Bazar. While the festival showcased a variety of dolls — ranging from cow dung and clay to electronic toys — traditional dolls saw fewer buyers. "Very few people prefer to buy these dolls," said Sunita Moharana of Gudia Deula Sahi, who, along with her family, spent a month crafting them. Nilakanth Sahu of Jaura Street said, "My forefathers made these dolls for the festival, and we have continued the tradition." Although the festival has been observed for over 300 years, there is no historical evidence of its origin. "We have no idea about the origin of the festival, but it is connected with the return of Lord Jagannath to his abode after the Rath Yatra," said Jagannath Panda, a priest of Jagannath Temple, Khaspa Street. On Kandhei Yatra night, Lord Jagannath's idol at Khaspa Street was given pattabhisheka (installation of legs and hands), and the temple doors remained open until midnight for devotees. The doors of other temples in the area, including the famous Budhi Thakurani temple, were also opened at night. Police maintained tight security to ensure the event passed off peacefully. Berhampur: Hundreds of people thronged the Bada Bazar area in silk city on Thursday evening to witness Kandhei Yatra, the unique doll festival celebrated on Ashadha Purnima, also known as Vyas or Guru Purnima. Varieties of dolls, both traditional and modern, were exhibited at the festival, which continued until midnight. The event featured an impressive display of traditional and modern dolls at over 300 makeshift stalls stretching from Khaspa Street to Bada Bazar. While the festival showcased a variety of dolls — ranging from cow dung and clay to electronic toys — traditional dolls saw fewer buyers. "Very few people prefer to buy these dolls," said Sunita Moharana of Gudia Deula Sahi, who, along with her family, spent a month crafting them. Nilakanth Sahu of Jaura Street said, "My forefathers made these dolls for the festival, and we have continued the tradition." Although the festival has been observed for over 300 years, there is no historical evidence of its origin. "We have no idea about the origin of the festival, but it is connected with the return of Lord Jagannath to his abode after the Rath Yatra," said Jagannath Panda, a priest of Jagannath Temple, Khaspa Street. On Kandhei Yatra night, Lord Jagannath's idol at Khaspa Street was given pattabhisheka (installation of legs and hands), and the temple doors remained open until midnight for devotees. The doors of other temples in the area, including the famous Budhi Thakurani temple, were also opened at night. Police maintained tight security to ensure the event passed off peacefully.
India Today
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sumit Vyas says theatre feels less pressured: I have more friends there
Actor-writer Sumeer Vyas, known for his witty charm and layered performances, spoke to India Today about the changing demands of storytelling in the age of distraction and why theatre continues to be his creative speaking exclusively with India Today, Vyas spoke about the stress of giving hit series and films in today's time. "Yeah, it is quite scary,' he confessed, referring to the new pressures faced by writers are writer friends who said that they have been instructed (by producers & directors) to write for the second screen — in the sense that do not go so detailed in your screenplay in the way you develop something, because people are not going to pay attention,' he added. Sumit Vyas has seamlessly moved from web to film to the theatre. When asked about that one medium that feels most like home, he said, "Theatre, because that is where I started, and it feels a little less — I feel a little less pressured there. There is no pressure to make money for the producer or any of that. I guess I have more friends there."He added, 'I enjoy the whole process of preparing for a play, preparing a role, and then having a show. And having a live experience with an audience is very addictive.'advertisementThe actor spoke about how every time he thinks of taking a break from the theatre, it calls him right back. 'The moment you have it again, you have a show, you have this experience — you're like, this is the greatest experience you can have,' he Vyas was last seen in 'Detective Sherdil', which also starred Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey, and Banita Sandhu.- EndsMust Watch
