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Time of India
13-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Five months on, road dug up for work on sewer network still not repaired in Sector 9A
Gurgaon: Delays in road restoration work has turned a 1km stretch in Sector 9A a mud-ridden and accident-prone nightmare for residents and commuters alike. The stretch of road between the main pumping station and ESIC Hospital was originally dug up in Feb when the MCG began laying sewer lines along this road. However, instead of laying the new sewer line in the service utility area, the agency installed it in the middle of the road, residents claimed. More than five months later, the road remains in a state of disrepair. While earth filling was done after the pipeline work, no effort was made to properly resurface the road. As a result, residents have been forced to travel on the unpaved stretch, which has worsened with the onset of the monsoon. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "Since the past month, this road has been completely unmotorable. It's just a stretch of loose soil now. With rains, the surface has become dangerously slippery. Children and the elderly are especially at risk," said Lalit Suraj Bhola, general secretary of Sector 9A RWA. A few days ago, a rickshaw carrying children lost balance and toppled on the uneven stretch. "Thankfully, there were no major injuries, but do we have to wait for a tragedy before authorities act?" Bhola added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The RWA has raised the issue with the MCG repeatedly, but they have only received verbal reassurances so far, and no definite timeline for when the road will be repaired has been provided. With the monsoon already here, the surface deteriorates further the more it rains. Motorists, especially those commuting on two-wheelers, and pedestrians alike are finding the stretch increasingly unsafe to navigate. The situation has become especially concerning as this stretch is not only used by residents but also by daily visitors to the ESIC Hospital. "What's the point of laying new sewer lines if you can't restore basic road connectivity for months afterward? Because of the apathy of MCG and its contractor, we are suffering," said Ram Avatar Singla, a resident. Meanwhile, an MCG official that TOI spoke to acknowledged the issue and said that the road will be recarpeted soon. "We have already started the process for the construction of the internal road in Sector 9A. The work will start soon," the official said.
India Today
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Wearing confidence: How a simple idea became a youth movement
In the crowded hallways of Indian colleges, where identity is often shaped through last-minute assignments, shared hostel rooms, and budgeted fashion choices, the idea of personal style might seem like a luxury. Yet for some, it becomes a quiet form of rebellion — a way to stand out, express, and be Bhola and Aarush Bhola didn't grow up with access to overflowing wardrobes or designer labels. Like most students, they learned to do more with less — styling the same shirt differently for multiple occasions, stretching every rupee, and sometimes borrowing pieces from each other to pull off a fresh what started as everyday problem-solving — trying to look good on a tight budget — began evolving into something larger. A question started to linger: Why should looking good feel like a privilege? And what if the solution to that question could be worn, shared, and scaled? India Today sat down with the brothers behind Allstag — a fashion label born not out of boardroom strategy, but out of lived experience — to trace the journey from casual college styling to a fast-growing youth movement rooted in STYLE STARTED FROM NECESSITY'A good outfit could change the way you felt about your entire day,' says Aarush Bhola. 'But back then, money was tight. We used to save up for that one good piece and wear it in different ways. People still noticed — they'd ask, 'Where did you get that?''What began as a creative solution to a tight budget turned into an idea: what if style could be accessible without compromise?A NAME THAT BEGAN AS A COLLEGE JOKE'The name wasn't even serious at first,' says Sahil Bhola. All of us were single, so 'stag' became a running joke. And 'all' came from wanting to include everyone.'Later, the two realised that this accidental name captured what they believed in — inclusivity and individuality with a raw, unfiltered STATEMENTS THROUGH SIMPLICITYAarush Bhola explains that they never tried to chase trends or loud branding. 'Every piece had something to say, even if it was quiet. Whether it was a quote, colour, or cut — it reflected a mood or a mindset.'For their wearers, the clothes often felt like an extension of their personality, not just a wardrobe choice.'We've had people tell us they wore one of our tees on a college date or a farewell,' says Sahil Bhola. 'These weren't just purchases. They became memories.'That emotional value — of feeling confident or seen in a particular moment — became a surprising and meaningful part of their journey.A JOURNEY WITHOUT BLUEPRINTSNeither of the brothers had formal training in fashion or business. 'We learned everything on the go,' shares Aarush Bhola. 'From what print suits what fabric to how a small change in fit can change how something feels — it was all trial and feedback.'advertisementMistakes were part of the process, but so was learning. GROWING THROUGH COMMUNITY, NOT CAMPAIGNSUnlike typical marketing-led growth stories, theirs was quiet and organic. 'People just started tagging us,' says Sahil Bhola. 'Students wearing the clothes their way, sharing their looks. That's how it spread.'Their inboxes are still filled with first-time buyers sharing stories, selfies, and FORWARD WITHOUT LOSING BALANCEThe brothers are expanding slowly — exploring new categories, testing ideas — but staying grounded.'We're cautious about what we take on,' says Aarush Bhola. 'We want people to still feel like what they wear from us reflects who they are, not just what's trending.'In the end, it's not just about clothes. It's about what those clothes make people feel.'It's not about the logo,' says Sahil Bhola. It's about how you feel when you wear it — confident, expressive, like yourself. That's what people come back for.'advertisementIn a world of fleeting trends, their story stands out for its simplicity — two brothers building something honest, one shirt and one story at a no glossy playbook guiding Sahil Bhola and Aarush Bhola. Their choices are shaped less by trend forecasts and more by instinct, trial, and feedback. They're not in a rush to scale for the sake of it. What drives them is something quieter — a commitment to keep making clothes that feel personal, wearable, and story isn't a blueprint for success, but a reflection of how small ideas can take shape over time — through lived experience, mistakes, and a willingness to keep listening. The result is still evolving. And that's the point.- Ends
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood actor who was a hit as a hero but flopped as a director, every film he directed was a disaster, his name is…
The relationship between an actor and a director is very deep. If the actor follows the director's instructions, he can do wonders in the film, but if the director himself loses his direction or becomes weak somewhere, the film can lose its direction. Sometimes it also happens that the actor himself is the director of his own film. This work becomes a little complicated. Today, we will tell you about an actor who became a flop director. How Ajay Devgn's directed films turned out to be flops Many actors have done such experiments, but the success rate has not been very good. The actor in question is none other than Ajay Devgn. Take Singham for example. When he took command of the direction along with acting, his boat sank in the middle of the sea. Imagine that Ajay Devgn, who gave hit films with other directors as an actor, could not give a good film under his own direction. Ajay Devgn directed four films and all four of them could neither impress the fans nor show any magic at the box office. Ajay Devgn's list of flop films as a director U Me Aur Hum (2008) – A romantic drama starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol in the lead roles, based on a couple dealing with memory loss. This was Ajay Devgn's first directorial venture. The budget of this film is said to be 25 crores and the film grossed 27.86 crores in India. It proved to be a flop. Shivaay (2016) – An action drama in which Devgn plays a mountaineer on a mission to save his daughter. The film is known for its use of technology and the use of helicam. It received mixed reviews and grossed over Rs 138.55 crore worldwide. The budget of the film is said to be 100 crore. Runway 34 (2022) – A thriller-drama inspired by true events, in which Devgn deals with trouble in the role of a pilot. The film's cinematography was praised but it failed commercially. The budget of this film is said to be 105 crores while its total earnings were 54.71 crores. Bhola (2023) – Hindi remake of Tamil film Kaithi, an action thriller in which Devgn played the role of a man on a mission who was earlier a criminal. Even the strong technical effects could not give this film strength at the box office. The budget of this film was 100 crores and it earned 111.64 crores.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: State disability commissioner directs UT to expedite work to improve bus stand accessibility
The Chandigarh State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has issued strict directions to the UT administration for the timely implementation of accessibility features at Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) at Sector 17 and 43. The directions were issued while hearing a matter filed by advocate Shiv C Bhola on Thursday. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025. (HT File) Having a benchmark disability, Bhola highlighted that on visiting the railway counter in ISBT-17, he found the railway counter on the second floor without ramp, tactile tiles, handrails at improper height and no accessible bathrooms as per standard norms. In his complaint filed under Section 80 of the Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016, he highlighted that there are no accessibility measures opted in the bus stand i.e. no braille enabled sign board, no audio visual announcement system, no reserved parking space with standard parking logo and the staff at railway counter being insensitive and rude to disabled person. During the earlier hearing held on June 20, 2025, representatives from the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) and engineering department appeared before the commission. CTU informed that the proposal for accessibility upgrades had been submitted to the engineering department on April 4, 2025. However, the architectural drawings necessary to implement the upgrades at ISBT-17 were still pending from the department of urban planning. Taking serious note of the delay, the commission directed the concerned officials to obtain and submit the drawings by July 10, 2025, ensuring no further deferment. Meanwhile, the engineering department confirmed that at ISBT-43, accessibility-related civil works such as laying of tactile tiles and construction of ramps have been completed. Photographic evidence and a written affidavit from the responsible SDO were submitted to the commission. The commission also directed that the remaining issues mentioned in the petition be addressed promptly upon receipt of required documents from the urban planning department. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Leak in pipeline causes water to go down the drain in Sector 9A
Gurgaon: Damages in the pipeline has led to water supply leaking out onto roads and down the drains in Sector 9A. Despite repeated complaints to MCG over the past two months, no action has been taken to fix the situation, residents said. The leakage, which pops up daily near the market and boosting station during water supply hours, has turned into a serious concern for residents, who are worried not only aout the wastage but also potential contamination issues. They have attributed the issue to old and corroded pipelines, which are prone to frequent damage, adding that MCG's failure to renew the maintenance contract in time has further exacerbated the issue. "When we complain about the leaks, officials often say no plumber is available because the contract for operation and maintenance hasn't been renewed. This happens again and again. We are not just losing water; it is posing a serious risk to health," said Suraj Bhola, general secretary of Sector 9A RWA. In 2020, MCG had sanctioned Rs 2.15 crore for laying a new water pipeline in the sector. The work was supposed to be completed in six months, but three years later, only about 80% was finished. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Has Honda Done It Again? The New Honda CR-V is Finally Here. TheFactualist Undo "Unless the new pipeline is fully commissioned, the old one cannot be decommissioned. We are fed up with the MCG. Neither are they completing the pipeline project, nor are they ensuring routine maintenance. Leakage complaints are just ignored," Bhola added. Stagnant pools of water are further damaging the roads here. "We have been watching water spill out and create a cesspool every time there is a supply. It's painful to see so much water wasted daily. MCG should take immediate action and plug the leakages," said Jagjit Singh Deol, a resident. When contacted, an MCG official told TOI, "The matter was not brought to my knowledge, but I will get it rectified."
