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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Lata Mangeshkar try to sideline or push down new talent? Anuradha Paudwal dismisses these rumours: 'People who think that she was throwing her weight around...'
Lata Mangeshkar was called the nightingle of India and the legendary singer continues to remain in the hearts of people forever. She has left a huge void after she passed away, which cannot be filled. But when she was at the peak of her career, there were rumours and speculations about Mangeshkar and sister Asha Bhosle not allowing newer talent to come forward. In a candid conversation, Anurdha Paudhwal has dismissed these rumours and showered praise on both these sisters. Recounting the moment that marked her entry into Bollywood, Anuradha said it all began with a simple recording. She said during a chat with BBC Hindi, 'When Burman sahab was composing the music for Abhimaan (1973), he wanted a small shloka (stanza) for the introductory scene of Jaya Bachchan. He asked my husband (Arun Paudwal), who was his music arranger, to come up with something, and he did, but while sending the recording to him, he asked me to record it in my voice. The moment he heard my voice, he asked Arun about me and told him that he didn't need Lata ji for such a small part and that I should sing it, and that's how things started for me.' Landing a song initially meant for the iconic Lata Mangeshkar was no small feat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hear better, live easier Amplifon Book Now Undo Even though it was a brief piece, Anuradha considers it a privilege, a moment that set the tone for her long-standing career in playback singing. Addressing long-standing speculations about the Mangeshkar sisters — particularly the notion that they allegedly sidelined rising talent to extend their own reign — Anuradha was quick to dismiss such narratives. With unwavering respect, she stated, 'Lata ji is like my guru, and she will always remain so, and I learnt singing hearing her sing the Bhagavad Gita. The people who think that she was throwing her weight around or pushing people down should try and sing like her. How many people could do what she did with her voice? People have their peaks, and just because these two sisters had such a long career, you can't undermine them. Even at this age, Asha ji practises every day, and doubting the two of them is extremely foolish.' Lata Mangeshkar, throughout her legendary journey, never shied away from taking a stand — especially when it came to what she believed was fair treatment for singers. Her insistence on royalty rights sent ripples through the industry and, while controversial at the time, eventually became a landmark move toward recognizing the contributions of vocal artists.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Did Lata Mangeshkar try to push down new singers? Anuradha Paudwal dismisses speculation, says ‘they should try to sing like her'
Iconic human beings often end up being polarising individuals, as their wide reach also pulls in people who might not agree with their practices or believe in their greatness. Lata Mangeshkar was definitely one of those singers who through her voice, moved an entire country, and through her actions, received praise, love and sometimes criticism. While there are some who think that Mangeshkar's unchallenged domination is the result of some larger scheme. There are some, like singer Anuradha Paudwal, who refuse the existence of any such actions or plans and continue to defend the icon even now. While talking to BBC Hindi, Anuradha reflected on her career as a playback singer, how an opportunity that presented itself out of nowhere when SD Burman listened to her voice on a tape recorder. She shared, 'When Burman sahab was composing the music for Abhimaan (1973), he wanted a small shloka (stanza) for the introductory scene of Jaya Bachchan. He asked my husband (Arun Paudwal), who was his music arranger, to come up with something, and he did, but while sending the recording to him, he asked me to record it in my voice. The moment he heard my voice, he asked Arun about me and told him that he didn't need Lata ji for such a small part and that I should sing it, and that's how things started for me.' ALSO READ: Britney Spears and Lata Mangeshkar share the same connection that Parineeta the film and Louis Armstrong do, and it has to do with cheating Getting to sing something that was originally planned for Mangeshkar is an honour in itself, no matter how small the part is, and Anuradha acknowledges this. When asked about people's speculations about Mangeshkar and Bhosle's careers and whether they deliberately pushed talent down in order to serve their longevity, Anuradha quickly shut down the allegations. She said, 'Lata ji is like my guru, and she will always remain so, and I learnt singing hearing her sing the Bhagavad Gita. The people who think that she was throwing her weight around or pushing people down should try and sing like her. How many people could do what she did with her voice? People have their peaks, and just because these two sisters had such a long career, you can't undermine them. Even at this age, Asha ji practises every day, and doubting the two of them is extremely foolish.' Throughout her illustrious career, Mangeshkar remained very vocal about what she felt was fair and unfair in the industry. Her demanding royalty payments as a singer were one of the most impactful things to happen in Bollywood music for a long time, and even though it divided the industry back then, her actions laid the groundwork for giving singers their due.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Earphones, wireless sets, and an elaborate plan – how two Chhattisgarh siblings were arrested for ‘cheating' in govt exam
For siblings Anu Suriya and Anuradha, it was the expensive-looking equipment that they were lugging that allegedly gave them away. The siblings were arrested Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district after their alleged plan to cheat in a government examination was busted by a local auto rickshaw driver. Anu Suriya, 26, and Anuradha, 23, from Jashpur district were arrested for attempting to cheat in a written exam for a deputy engineer's post in the Public Works Department (PWD). The written exams were held by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) at a government school in Sarkanda area in Bilaspur district Sunday morning. While Anu Suriya is an engineer by qualification and currently teaches at a private school, Anuradha has studied up to Class 12. The sisters had travelled to Bilaspur for the exam. The plan was that Anu Suriya would scan the question paper using her smart phone and send it to her sister, who sat outside in an auto rickshaw. The younger sister would then allegedly search for the answers on Google and give it to her over the phone. For this, the sisters were to allegedly use technology – including their own smartphones, a tablet, a pair of wireless mini earbuds and a wireless set – specially bought for the purpose. 'The younger sister was to search the answers on Google using a tablet computer and transmit the answers using a wireless set. Anu Suriya had an in-ear piece. They got this idea from the internet,' the official added. The equipment collectively cost Rs 60,000 and were bought online, one official said. However, the plan allegedly went south when the auto driver, who had refused their ride before, grew suspicious and alerted the National Students' Union of India, which promptly called the police. A video clip that went viral on social media showed a woman seated in a rickshaw with a wireless set and tablet. 'Our general secretary Vikas Singh Thakur and secretary Mayank Gautam got a tip off and reached the spot where they made a video while they were in the process of cheating. We have submitted the video to the police based on which they registered an FIR,' Niraj Pandey, state president of NSUI, told The Indian Express. The duo has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 318 (2) (cheating) and 112 (2) (petty organised crime). Nilesh Pandey, inspector in-charge of Sarkanda police station, said the siblings will be produced before a magistrate court, 'where we will seek their custody for further probe'.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh PWD exam scam: 2 sisters held with gadgets; candidate caught using spy cam
RAIPUR: It's not a filmy scene from Munna Bhai MBBS but is coming straight out of an examination centre of Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district where two sisters armed with a dozen gadgets, were arrested after they carefully orchestrated cheating scene during PWD Sub-Engineer recruitment exam on Sunday. The whistle blower who helped cracking the case was a taxi driver who found the girl with gadgets suspicious and informed NSUI people. A young woman walked into an exam hall with a spy camera hidden in her undergarments and a micro earpiece tucked inside her earring. Her sister, stationed outside in an auto-rickshaw, was equipped with a tablet, walkie-talkie, and bluetooth devices, feeding her answers live as the test progressed. The incident took place at exam centre number 1309 of Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Sarkanda region of Bilaspur, during the recruitment exam conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board for Sub-Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) posts. Over 14,000 candidates appeared across the state for 113 advertised vacancies, but it was this high-tech scam that ended up hitting headlines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Operation Spy Cam: How It Unravelled The accused, Annu,21, Surya from Jashpur district, had entered the examination centre like any other candidate. What set her apart, though, was the spy camera sewn discreetly into her undergarments and a nearly invisible micro earpiece in her earring. These gadgets were used to transmit the question paper to her sister, Anuradha, waiting outside. Anuradha, 19, wasn't just sitting idle. From inside an auto-rickshaw parked discreetly nearby, she scanned answers on a tablet, communicated via walkie-talkie, and relayed solutions back to her sister mid-exam. The sisters' operation was so slick it might have worked, had it not been for a vigilant autorickshaw driver who had connections with NSUI group and he alerted them. Speaking to TOI, Bilaspur SP Rajnesh Singh said, 'The sisters have been arrested and sent on police remand. The duo came from Jashpur and hired a taxi from Bilaspur railway station to the exam centre. But the driver grew suspicious when one of the girls began setting up a walkie-talkie and other gadgets inside the car, and he refused to cooperate.' The dropped them off and alerted NSUI leader Vikas Singh Thakur, who promptly arrived with volunteers. Spotting the suspicious activity near the centre, Vikas confronted Anuradha and shot a video of the incident. His team discovered a shocking collection of tech: walkie-talkies, tablets, bluetooth devices, even a mini wireless transmitter. The footage went viral on social media, setting the stage for police intervention. Caught Inside the Exam Hall Meanwhile, inside the exam centre, invigilators were tipped off by NSUI activists. A team frisked Annu and found the spy camera and earpiece. Police official said that she had completed nearly 100 questions just 15 minutes before the exam ended, raising serious concerns over the scale and success of her cheating attempt. Centre officials acted swiftly, handed over the evidence, and filed a formal cheating case at Sarkanda police station. SP said that preliminary investigation revealed the devices were purchased online, and a case under IT Act, fraud, and criminal conspiracy has been registered against the girls. Police are also probing the possibility of a larger organized cheating network besides, the role of security at the centres was also being probed. In a statementissued by state govt public relations team, the state has adopted a 'zero tolerance' policy towards cheating and have termed this a case of "organised electronic malpractice." Officials say the entire process was documented and reported, and stern action will follow as per law. Political Uproar The cheating scandal triggered political uproar as NSUI leaders gathered at the centre, demanding an independent probe into not just this incident but other centres across the state. NSUI State President Neeraj Pandey accused the administration of negligence and alleged the involvement of a larger network, saying, 'This cannot happen without system-level loopholes or political shelter.'
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
After complaints of unhygienic practices, food safety officials inspect Ukkadam fish market in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: Following a complaint about unhygienic business practices, food safety department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Ukkadam wholesale and retail fish markets, on Tuesday. Fish traders have been advised not to use formalin-laced ice bars to store fish, as the consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause health issues. Also, we have advised them to sell fresh fish and avoid stale, said Dr T Anuradha, designated officer of the Food Safety Department, Coimbatore district. As part of sensitising the food safety standards among the food industry stakeholders, the department held a surprise check at the fish market in Ukkadam on Tuesday. The team, led by Anuradha, examined the conditions of the fish showcased for sale, the waste management process, drainage facilities, fish transportation methods and adulteration. There are 48 wholesalers and 23 retailers in the market, under the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department. The traders were asked about the source of fishes, the transportation method and whether they are using chemicals such formalin to keep the fish fresh. "We can identify fresh fish by its clear eyes, red gills and shiny, moist skin. The traders themselves should identify fresh fish by pressing them. If they press gently with a finger, the indentation quickly springs back if it is fresh. If the indentation remains or the flesh feels soft and mushy, it's a sign the fish may be stale. Also, they are instructed to use ice bars to preserve the fish, made with RO water and not use chemical-laced (formalin) ice bars," said Dr Anuradha. "Formalin is a common adulterant in fish. Traders and suppliers use it to extend the storage life of fresh or chilled fish and artificially improve the sensory attributes. Consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause serious health issues," she added. Following the inspection, the fish traders were offered Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC) training inside the market.
