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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumbai never holds back: Usha Uthup
Usha Uthup, a globally renowned singer, finds Mumbai audiences uniquely captivating due to their deep musical knowledge and expressive nature. She tailors her performances to the diverse venues, from relaxed restaurants to formal concert halls and vibrant festivals. The city's honesty and openness create a thrilling experience for her. She's performed on stages across the globe, but for legendary singer Usha Uthup , there's something undeniably magnetic about performing in Mumbai. 'Yes, I've performed all over the world, but Mumbai audiences are truly special,' she says with her trademark warmth. 'Like many of my audiences, they really know their music.' What sets Mumbai apart, she says, is its incredible diversity. 'The vibe completely depends on the venue,' she explains. 'If I'm singing at Pizza by the Bay in Churchgate, it's a relaxed, fun-loving crowd. At the NCPA, it's a more formal, concert-style setting —so my repertoire shifts accordingly. And if I'm performing at a Ganesh Utsav, then it's an entirely different energy and song selection altogether.' From the elegant auditoriums to the vibrant street festivals, the city offers a spectrum of performance experiences that keep her artistry alive and ever-evolving. But it's not just the venues—it's the people. 'No matter where I sing, be it the Kala Ghoda Festival or a local celebration, what I love is that Mumbai audiences never hold back,' she says. 'They're expressive, responsive, and always present in the moment. That honesty and openness is what makes performing here so thrilling.'
Time of India
03-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rehabilitated beggars craft eco-friendly Ganesha idols
Indore: Around 25 beggars, who once completely relied on begging as a livelihood, are now skilled in 19 vocational courses, including Ganesh idol making, to earn with dignity. These individuals, who were rescued from begging in Indore—some grappling with addiction, past criminal involvement, and mental health issues—are now diligently crafting beautiful Ganesha idols. Two months before Ganesh Utsav, these rehabilitated individuals created over 7,000 Ganesha statues, marking a profound step in their journey towards self-sufficiency. These eco-friendly idols are meticulously prepared at the 'Pravesh' institution in Pardeshipura, using cow dung sourced from local gaushalas (cow shelters). The idols, available in various sizes, are notably lightweight and intricately beautiful. "So far, we received orders to deliver 5,200 Ganesh idols," NGO head Rupali Jain said. Over the past few years, more than 5,000 beggars were rescued. Of these, over 2,000 were from outside Indore and were sent back to their native places after being rescued from temples, roads, intersections, and fairgrounds. Approximately 480 individuals from the Pardhi and Nath communities were also sent back home. A total of 2,520 beggars were brought to rehabilitation centres. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Some of these individuals received treatment at mental hospitals and are now being taught life skills and proper etiquette to integrate them back into mainstream society. They are also being encouraged to participate in activities such as bhajans, yoga, education, and vocational training. "These inmates are being provided training in 19 vocational courses," she said.
Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
No immersion in water bodies: Bombay HC permits only manufacturing of PoP idols, seeks state's policy decision on their immersion
The Bombay High Court Monday lifted the ban on manufacture and sale of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) and permitted the same. However, it remarked that PoP idols shall not be immersed in natural water bodies. The HC directed the Maharashtra Government to take a policy decision related to immersion of PoP idols after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) clarified that guidelines banning PoP idols are 'advisory in nature' and are limited to their immersion and not the manufacturing of the same. The HC noted that in view of clarification issued by CPCB that its revised guidelines were only pertaining to idol immersion and not for making of PoP idols or other purposes, the bench was inclined to permit the same and modified its earlier order. However, the Court said that the PoP idols shall not be immersed in natural water bodies as per CPCB revised guidelines and they shall not be immersed without leave of the high court. The revised guidelines of the CPCB issued on May 12, 2020, stipulate that idols made of natural, biodegradable and eco-friendly raw materials be encouraged, allowed and promoted, while idols made of Plaster of Paris be banned. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V Marne was hearing a batch of pleas by associations of Ganesh idol makers challenging the CPCB guidelines banning the use of idols made of PoP and their immersion, alleging that the same flouted their fundamental rights On January 30, two days prior to Maghi Ganesh Utsav, a bench led by CJ Alok Aradhe had issued directions to civic authorities in Maharashtra to ensure the CPCB guidelines are strictly followed and had questioned idol makers why they were not stopping making of PoP idols despite repeated court orders over the last few years. On Monday, the CPCB said that it has issued clarifications that the revised guidelines are for idol immersions and not for their making. The CPCB added that its expert committee earlier this month, after perusing Maharashtra government's recommendations had agreed that such guidelines are 'always advisory in nature' and the state governments may decide for allowing immersion of PoP idols subject to conditions. The said conditions include provision of designated temporary artificial ponds or tanks for immersion and the same shall not be allowed in rivers, lakes, natural tanks/ponds and sea. The expert panel of CPCB further said that after immersion, the authorities shall remove material deposited in artificial ponds or tanks and the collected material be 'stored in environmentally sound manner till it is lifted for regeneration and reuse' and follow other measures given in 2020 revised guidelines for idol immersion in eco-friendly and sustainable manner. The petitioner sought early decision by the state government citing urgent need for the same as the Ganesh Utsav would begin after two months. Advocate General Birendra Saraf for the state government sought time to take a decision and said that while there are large idols made of PoP, the festival has become 'part of our culture' and there may be difficulties to immerse such idols in artificial ponds or tanks during upcoming Ganesh Utsav. The court also suggested that the stakeholders can consider having the same large idol permanently on the lines of practice adopted in Pune. It noted, 'In view of the stand taken on behalf of CPCB as well as the recommendations made by the Expert Committee constituted by CPCB, we permit the members of the petitioners associations as well as any other artisans to make idols of PoP.' The HC said the same will be subject to the artisans complying with directions in 2012 directions of the Nagpur bench of HC which directed marking of PoP idols. 'However, it is directed that such idols shall not be immersed without leave of this Court.' The court modified its January 30 order based on CPCB's recommendations and posted further hearing to June 30.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani spotted using this premium smartphone, it costs Rs..., top features include...
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani spotted using this premium smartphone, it costs Rs..., top features include... Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's younger son, Anant Ambani, has been in the spotlight recently due to Vantara, one of the world's leading organisations in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation. Recently, he married Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, the CEO of Encore Healthcare. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Ambani family hosted a grand Ganesh Utsav celebration at their residence, Antilia. Several big celebrities were spotted attending the event. During the festivities, Anant Ambani was spotted using a phone, which reportedly appeared to be an iPhone 15 Pro Max. But do you know the price and features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max? At present, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is listed at a discounted price of Rs 1,37,990. This flagship model was launched in India last year at a price of Rs 1,59,900. Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani spotted using this premium smartphone, it costs Rs…, top features include… Meanwhile, Reliance Digital is offering a significant discount of Rs 21,990 on the device. Additionally, there is an extra discount of Rs 5,000 available on ICICI Bank credit card purchases. Interested customers can also opt for EMI options to get further savings through bank card offers. Besides Reliance Digital, the phone is also available for purchase at official Apple Stores. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is powered by a high-performance battery. The device is available in four stunning color options: Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium. Speaking about its display, the phone features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR screen with a resolution of 1290×2796 pixels. For storage, users can choose from 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or even 1TB variants. On the camera front, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes equipped with a powerful triple rear camera setup: a 48-megapixel main camera (f/1.78), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens (f/2.2), and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens (f/1.78).
