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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akhil Akkineni's wedding date revealed: Nagarjuna invites Telangana CM; Who Is Zainab Ravdjee, the bride-to-be?
Akhil Akkineni to tie the knot with Zainab Ravdjee on June 6: The Akkineni family's much-anticipated wedding is set to take place on June 6, 2025, when Akhil Akkineni, son of Telugu cinema legends Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, will marry Zainab Ravdjee, a Mumbai-based artist and perfumer. We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our son, @AkhilAkkineni8, to our daughter in law to be Zainab Ravdjee! We couldn't be happier to welcome Zainab into our family. Please join us to congratulate the young couple and wish them a lifetime filled with love, joy, and… Akhil Akkineni & Zainab Ravdjee's wedding date officially announced Zainab Ravdjee, her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a noted industrialist in the construction industry, and her brother, Zain Ravdjee, is the Chairman and Managing Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd. As Akhil gets ready for his next big film venture Lenin, fans also eagerly await the wedding that is set to be a big celebration of love, bringing the world of cinema, art, and culture together. Who Is Zainab Ravdjee? Meet Akhil Akkineni's bride-to-be Zainab Ravdjee is a perfumer & an artist with a cultured background. A Hyderabadi born and brought up, she belongs to a well-known business family. Zainab's journey as an artist began taking her places in India, Dubai, and London, where she developed the skill. She is famous for her colourful, abstract paintings, which have been featured in a number of exhibitions, including the prestigious 'Reflections' in Hyderabad. Aside from painting, Zainab is a tailor-made perfumer who offers custom-made fragrances based on her artistic insight. She also maintains a lifestyle blog 'Once Upon The Skin,' where she expresses her love for skincare and perfumery. Zainab also dabbled in the world of acting, with a small role in the movie Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, which was directed by M.F. Husain. Nagarjuna's invitation to Telangana CM Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni had gone to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in person to invite him to the wedding formally. This move speaks volumes about the importance of the event, marking the importance of the Akkineni family in the film fraternity as well as the political scene. (as per timesofindia) Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's engagement and family reactions Akhil and Zainab's engagement was in a private ceremony on November 26, 2024, at Akkineni house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The news came from Nagarjuna when he shared his happiness on social media, saying, "We are delighted to share the engagement of our son, Akhil Akkineni, with our daughter-in-law-to-be, Zainab Ravdjee! We couldn't be happier to have Zainab join our family." Akhil was also not behind, sharing his joy by uploading pictures of the couple along with a caption, "Found my forever Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged. Akhil Akkineni's wedding date and venue The wedding will take place on June 6, 2025, and will be held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, which is a place close to the heart of the Akkineni family's heritage. Established by Akhil's grandfather, the late actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, the studio has been the location of many important family milestones, including Akhil's brother Naga Chaitanya's wedding to his wife and actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Trains crawl, roads waterlogged, buses diverted as Mumbai reels under heavy rain; 'yellow' alert upgraded to 'orange'
MUMBAI: Incessant rainfall on Monday led to widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and local train delays across Mumbai, particularly in the island city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday upgraded its weather forecast for the day from a yellow to an orange alert, indicating the possibility of intense rainfall. The alert now covers Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts. — timesofindia (@timesofindia) According to officials, continuous heavy rainfall since early morning led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Mumbai and on railway tracks. This caused significant disruptions to both road traffic and suburban train services during peak commuting hours. Between 9and 10am alone, Nariman Point received a staggering 104mm of rainfall, one of the highest hourly readings this season. Other parts of South Mumbai also recorded intense precipitation. Suburban train services, especially on the Central Railway (CR) and Harbour Line, were impacted due to waterlogged tracks at multiple stations. The Western Railway reported near-normal operations, though commuters reported minor delays. Local road traffic, particularly in low-lying areas, was severely affected due to water accumulation, leading to bus diversions, congestion on key arterial roads, and temporary road closures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the intensity of rainfall reduced after 10am but the sky remained overcast. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40kmph) across parts of Mumbai for the next 24 hours. A high tide of 4.75 metre is expected at 11.24am, raising concerns about further waterlogging. Major Waterlogging Points in Mumbai (as of May 26 morning): Nariman Point (104mm rainfall in 1 hour) Masjid, Byculla, Dadar, Matunga, Badlapur – Waterlogging on Central Railway tracks King's Circle, Mantralaya, Dadar TT East, Parel TT, Kalachowki, Chinchpokli, Dadar station Gandhi Market – Affected BEST bus routes Sion Road No. 24 – Flooded, buses diverted Hindmata Junction – Major waterlogging, affecting buses and traffic CSMT Platform (Central Railway) Partially submerged Traffic and transport disruptions: Rail disruptions: Harbour Line: Train traffic suspended between Wadala and CSMT since 10.25am due to waterlogging at Masjid station. Central Line: Slow train movement at multiple stations due to track flooding. BEST bus Diversions (BEST) Gandhi Market: Buses diverted via Bhau Daji Road (from 9.45am) Sion Road No. 24: Routes 341 & 312 rerouted via Sion Main Road signal Wadala Flyover: Routes 117 & 174 diverted via Wadala Church (from 9am) Hindmata Area: Routes 40, 212 & 368 diverted from Sharda Cinema (since 9.30am) Traffic congestion Kemps Corner (near Twinkle Stores) – Road surface damaged, traffic halted King's Circle Bridge (Matunga) and Ram Nagar Subway (Vakola) – Disrupted traffic flow Eastern Express Highway (Sion) – Heavy congestion Western Express Highway – Slow traffic at Malad, Goregaon to Vile Parle stretch New Link Road, Malad – Traffic jam at Mith Chowky, Evershine Nagar & Infiniti Mall junctions Aarey Colony Road, Elphinstone Flyover (Indiabulls) – Congestion reported Hindmata Junction and Bhoiwada – Severe traffic impact (With agency inputs)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Bhai log return home': 4 back in jail after Karnataka's Haveri rape suspects get heroes' welcome following bail
HAVERI: Armed with bail after spending 17 months in Haveri sub-jail in a 2024 gang-rape case, seven accused returned home in a cavalcade of 25-plus vehicles, with their supporters shouting slogans, flashing victory sign and clearing the traffic on May 20. According to now-viral videos, the seven accused travelled from Haveri sub-jail in Keremathihalli to Akkialur, a village in Hanagal taluk - a distance of nearly 30km - in high-end cars and souped-up bikes. — timesofindia (@timesofindia) The videos show some of the rape accused waving to people and other motorists on the way all through their hour-long drive home. Some supporters in cars and on bikes are seen making videos on phones, which carry captions: 'Bhai log return' and 'come home'. The accused, charged under IPC Section 376D, secured bail from Haveri additional district and sessions (FTSC-1) court on Tuesday. Of the seven, four accused were re-arrested on charges of violating bail conditions and sent back to the Haveri sub-jail. Other three are absconding. The four re-arrested are: Samiwulla Lalanavar 28, Mohammad Sadiq Agasimani 30, Shoib Mulla 20, and Riyaz Savikeri, 32. The absconding are: Aftab Chandanakatti, 24, Madar Saab Mandakki, 23, and Tausip Choti, 24. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Haveri SP Anshu Kumar Srivastava confirmed the videos. He said an FIR has been registered against them. An investigation officer has submitted a petition to court seeking cancellation of their bail, the SP added. Other 12 accused in gangrape case got bail last year The seven accused - all from Akkialur village - were in judicial custody since their arrest in the gang-rape case of a 26-year-old woman in Jan 2024. The survivor, who was with a male companion in a hotel room, said she was dragged to a forested area near Nalkuru Cross of Hangal taluk and sexually assaulted by all seven accused. According to police, the survivor had identified the seven suspects during an identification parade and given a statement to the magistrate. Initially, the incident was reported as a case of moral policing and an assault on an interfaith couple in a private lodge, but police added the gangrape charge based on the survivor's statement. In all, 19 men had been taken into custody. The other 12 accused, allegedly involved in aiding and abetting the crime or physically assaulting the survivor, secured bail about 10 months ago.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Not Just On Akshaya Tritiya! Here's Why You Can Buy Gold For The Long-Term
Description: Gold has always been a safe haven. Over the last 25 years, gold has consistently delivered impressive returns, especially when bought on Akshaya Tritiya. Gold prices recently touched the Rs 1 lakh mark. In fact, experts expect the yellow metal to hit around Rs 1,10,000 by the end of this year. So, is gold your go to investment? Here's what experts say. #goldinvestment #akshayatritiya #longterminvestment #investmenttips #goldprice #financialplanning #safehavenasset #economicoutlook #indianeconomy #expertadvice #toi #timesofindia #toibharat Read More
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
White House Readies For Historic Third Trump Impeachment; 'Clarion Call To Republicans'
'We Are Pleasing Pak Army...' Says Javed Akhtar On Banning Pak Artists In India | Pahalgam Attack Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar weighed in on the contentious issue of allowing Pakistani artists to perform in India. He highlighted the historical context, noting that while India has warmly welcomed numerous Pakistani artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Ghulam Ali, this generosity has not been reciprocated, citing the absence of a Lata Mangeshkar performance in Pakistan despite her immense popularity there. However, he also presented a counter-argument saying that such a ban on Pakistani artists might inadvertently please the Pakistani army and fundamentalists who desire distance between the two nations.#pakistaniartists #india #javedakhtar #music #culture #geopolitics #indiapakistan #art #culturalexchange #bollywood #artists #performingarts #southasia #toibharat #pakistaniactors #indianews #crossborderrelations #culturalboycott #indiapolitics #javedakhtarstatement #nationalsecurity #artandpolitics #pahalgamattack #toi #timesofindia 2.9K views | 3 hours ago
