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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was very unhappy': When Shefali Jariwala opened up on her abusive first marriage to singer Harmeet Singh; a look at her fairy tale love story with Parag Tyagi
Shefali Jariwala, best remembered for her unforgettable appearance in the iconic 2002 music video ' Kaanta Laga ' and as a popular contestant in Bigg Boss 13, has tragically passed away at just 42 years of age. Late on the night of June 27, 2025, Shefali reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite immediate efforts by her husband, Parag Tyagi , and three other companions to get her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai, doctors declared her dead upon arrival. The shocking and unexpected loss has left the entertainment world and her devoted fans grieving deeply. Parag, her life partner of over a decade, was seen visibly shattered outside the hospital, struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking tragedy. A Love Story Born from Second Chances As admirers try to cope with the sudden loss, many are remembering Shefali's heartwarming journey with her husband, Parag Tyagi. Their relationship has often been described as a testament to resilience, mutual understanding, and the strength of emotional healing. The two met at a gathering through mutual friends at a dinner party. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binh Tri Dong B: Repossessed Houses For Sale At Prices That May Surprise You Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo "I was single at that time. It was an arranged sort of a date. We really liked each other a lot and hit it off instantly. Parag and I are very similar and different in many ways. I think we kind of balance each other out," she told Times Now. After period of courtship, they got married in 2014. Their relationship stood as a beautiful narrative of finding love again after a difficult past. A Painful Chapter Before New Beginnings Before she met Parag, Shefali had a previous marriage to musician Harmeet Singh, who is one-half of the celebrated musical duo Meet Brothers. The couple had tied the knot in 2004 but called it quits in 2009. During the legal proceedings of their divorce, Shefali reportedly accused Harmeet of subjecting her to domestic abuse. In earlier interviews with Times Now, she expressed how the absence of emotional respect and the presence of mental distress pushed her to take a difficult but necessary decision to end that chapter of her life. "It is very important to understand that you are not being appreciated. Not every kind of violence is physical. There is a lot of mental violence that also happens, and you are very unhappy in your life..." she told the publication. A Voice of Strength and Independence Shefali frequently spoke about the importance of self-reliance and mental well-being. According to Times Now , she credited her financial independence and upbringing for empowering her to walk away from an unhealthy relationship. She highlighted how societal expectations often deter people, especially women, from taking bold steps like divorce, but she was fortunate to be raised with the courage to prioritize her happiness over external judgment. From Music Videos to Reality TV Fame Following her early fame through Kaanta Laga, Shefali collaborated with the Meet Brothers on other projects, including the music video 'Pyaar Humein Kis Mod Pe Le Aaya'. Over the years, she reinvented her presence in the entertainment world, gaining renewed popularity through her stint in Bigg Boss 13, where her honesty, charisma, and resilience won her a new generation of fans.
The Star
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Vietnam to appoint leaders for newly-merged localities
HANOI: The Vietnamese government will appoint chairpersons and vice chairpersons for newly-merged localities to implement a two-tier local administration system starting from July 1, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh (pic) said on Friday (June 20). Binh made the statement while responding to questions from National Assembly deputies during an ongoing session of the top legislature in the capital Hanoi, Vietnam News Agency reported. He said the government will also reorganise headquarters and facilities for newly established provincial and communal-level agencies. Last week, the National Assembly passed a resolution on merging provincial-level administrative units, reducing the number of provinces and centrally-run cities from 63 to 34. - Xinhua
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
From the bottom of the sea to the tops of trees: See newly discovered species
The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more about some recent new species discoveries: 'Long'-tailed creature gets caught in trap in India forest. It's a new species In the dense forests of Uttarakhand, India, researchers discovered a new species of bat named Myotis himalaicus, or the Himalayan long-tailed Myotis. This elusive bat, with its long tail and delicate features, was found during wildlife surveys conducted between 2017 and 2021. The species was identified by its unique DNA and physical characteristics. | Published June 6 | Read More | Five-armed creature — covered in 'axes' — found off Taiwan. See the new species Off the coast of Taiwan, a new species of brittle star, Breviturma securis, was discovered. Known for its axe-shaped patterns on its arms, this creature was found in the intertidal zones and shallow waters. Previously misidentified, this brittle star's true identity was confirmed through DNA analysis. | Published June 10 | Read More | 'Gargantua' deep-sea creature among new species found in Atlantic. See them In the depths of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, researchers found two new species of marine snails, including Peltospira gargantua. These snails, discovered near hydrothermal vents, are notable for their large size compared to their relatives. The discovery was made using remote underwater vehicles. | Published June 11 | Read More | 'Large' creature with spines on its belly found at waterfall. It's a new species In the forests of northern Vietnam, scientists discovered Ohler's spiny frog, or Quasipaa ohlerae. This large frog, with its distinctive spines and heart-shaped tongue, was found near rocky streams. The species was named in honor of a colleague and identified through DNA analysis. | Published June 11 | Read More | 'Large' creature with heart-shaped tongue found in Vietnam. It's a new species Binh's spiny frog, or Quasipaa binhi, was discovered in the forests of central Vietnam. Known for its robust body and heart-shaped tongue, this frog was found near forest streams. The species was named in memory of a colleague and identified by its unique physical features and genetic divergence. | Published June 12 | Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery and sightings of unusual and intriguing species. Check back for the latest stories.
CairoScene
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Lebanon's Aegis Festival Announces Full 2025 Lineup July 11th-12th
Taking place in Arnaoon Village, the festival will welcome a sprawling lineup of over 40 prominent electronic acts from across the globe, the likes of Innellea, Toman, and Binh. Jun 13, 2025 Lebanon's Aegis Festival, currently one of the region's most highly anticipated electronic music festivals, has finally revealed the full lineup for its 2025 edition, taking place on the green forested hilltops of Arnaoon Village in Batroun from July 11th to July 13th. The festival is bringing a mammoth lineup of over 40 prominent electronic acts from across the globe, which now includes international mavericks like Innellea, Binh, Danil Plessow (AKA MCDE), Toman, and Gordo. They will be sharing the bill with a slew of regional pioneers from Egypt, Lebanon and beyond, such as Eli Atala, Aly Goede, Nic Merheb, and Tito. The festival will also feature a cluster of taste-making showcases by major record labels, collectives, event series and brands from across the MENA region. These include Dubai's Sunkssd and Somewhere…, Lebanon's own Fantome de Nuit, Retrogroove, and Factory People, and Egypt's Nacelle and SceneNoise, along with Beatport—one of the world's largest electronic music platforms. Accompanying the rolling beats and non-stop nts nts nts pulses for the 72 hours, there is a wide range of wellness-based activities, such as Yoga, dance and Sound Therapy, art installations, fun activations, marketplace, and food vendors, sprawled all over the festival's grounds. Tickets are now on sale at Grab yours before it's too late.
Business Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Vietnam's AI ambitions hinge on one US$6.8 billion tech company
[HANOI] Four decades ago, Truong Gia Binh set up a technology company using a single computer in a room loaned by his then-father-in-law, general Vo Nguyen Giap, revered for leading Vietnamese troops in defeating the French and US militaries. That company, FPT, is now Vietnam's biggest listed tech firm. It's central to the government's push to build a technology sector capable of competing with its regional rivals as it seeks to move the nation beyond assembling Nike shoes and Apple devices. FPT has already had some success. Globally, it lists 130 Fortune Global 500 companies, including Airbus, Halliburton and Ford Motor, as clients. It's also partnered with Nvidia to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Vietnam, another in Japan, and is expanding into semiconductor chip design. But there are significant challenges ahead as it seeks to compete with more established tech companies from the likes of India and Malaysia. FPT must also navigate a new era of tariffs initiated by US President Donald Trump. 'We work day and night,' Binh said. He's confident that, over the long term, the company can maintain an annual revenue growth rate of approximately 20 per cent. Developing a leading-edge technology sector is Vietnam's 'way out of being a low-cost economic hub', said Lam Nguyen, managing director of IDC Indochina. The Communist government sees FPT as a corporate model to help the nation transition beyond its traditional manufacturing base to industries specialising in areas such as AI-related products, which Bain & Co estimates could be a US$990 billion global market by 2027. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 8.30 am Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Sign Up Sign Up While not directly at risk from new US duties, FPT could experience 'indirect impacts because many of our global customers are affected by these tariffs', the company said. FPT is bracing for possible global economic turbulence, and may 'adjust' its business plan for the challenging 20 per cent revenue growth target this year amid uncertainties, DNSE Securities said on its website, citing FPT chief executive officer Nguyen Van Khoa at the company's April shareholders' meeting. FPT is cutting 30 per cent of costs without hurting its core business, the brokerage said, citing Khoa. It may also need to negotiate a closer relationship with the nation's watchful police. When asked about reports that the Ministry of Public Security, which has been tightening Internet regulations in recent years, seeks to take a majority stake of the company's Internet unit, FPT Telecom, the company said it has 'no additional information on this matter'. Binh holds nearly 7 per cent of FPT, followed by the government, which has a 5.71 per cent stake. 'Followed' Ho Chi Minh Binh's life tracks the history of the winning North Vietnamese forces. In 1954, his family 'followed' revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi in the cause of independence, the FPT chairman said. The clan was so poor he wore clothes handed down from his sisters and watched as explosives from US bombers rained down on the city. 'My youth was about the lack of nearly everything,' said Binh, 69, who met Ho Chi Minh twice. As a teenager, he was handpicked by the government to study in the former Soviet Union. Upon his return, he and 12 others founded the company, originally called Food Processing Technology at the suggestion of a government minister. It's now the seventh-largest publicly traded company in Vietnam, with a market capitalisation of US$6.8 billion. FPT has more than 80,000 employees and operations in 30 countries. In 2024, the company recorded a 19 per cent jump in full-year revenue to 62.9 trillion dong (S$3.1 billion), aided by contributions from its FPT Software unit. From IT solutions for self-driving cars to industrial robots, FPT has diversified its product expertise in its quest for growth. In April, Sumitomo and SBI Holdings announced they were each acquiring a 20 per cent stake in a FPT unit to hasten AI adoption in Japan. FPT's emergence 'is very similar to the growth stories of some of the Indian IT leaders', said HR Binod, a former Infosys executive vice-president and an independent FPT board member. The company, though, faces mounting challenges, from rising global competition to US tariffs. 'On your home turf, you are strong,' said Louis Nguyen, chief executive officer of Ho Chi Minh City-based private equity firm Saigon Asset Management, which previously owned shares in the company. 'When you compete in the global arena, you go against giants.' Navigating growing geopolitical tensions and trade barriers means 'the company likely will need next-generation leadership with international experience', Lam Nguyen said. Overseas flop FPT's first overseas forays to Silicon Valley and Bangalore in the late 1990s were flops, said Chu Thi Thanh Ha, chairwoman of FPT Software. Facing what she described as a 'life-or-death moment', FPT Software gained a foothold in Japan in 2000 with a Nippon Telegraph & Telephone contract. FPT now has some 4,500 employees in Japan and expects that to rise to 5,000 this year, according to the company. FPT expects revenue from its Japan unit to jump to US$1 billion in 2027 from US$500 million in 2024. Domestically, the government looks to FPT in its quest to have three AI centres and at least 100 chip design companies by 2030 in the country, and a semiconductor industry with annual revenue of more than US$100 billion by 2050. 'It's a national hero,' said Vinnie Lauria, Ho Chi Minh City-based co-founder of Golden Gate Ventures. To that end, FPT – whose co-founders initially trained themselves with tech manuals purchased from Hong Kong during the US embargo of Vietnam – says it has trained thousands of technologists at its five universities nationwide. And it has set up 16 elementary to high school campuses where children as young as first grade begin learning programming languages. 'This is the new Vietnam,' Binh said. BLOOMBERG
