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Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 first episode Update: Tulsi and Mihir prepare for 38th wedding anniversary celebration; Gayatri wants Tulsi to go through a lot of pain
The latest episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 started with Tulsi ( Smriti Irani ) reciting the Gayatri Mantra and recalling the old times and the values. She goes on to talk about the importance of 'Tulsi' the verandah. The show then starts with the famous title track as Tulsi introduces all the other characters and the new actors Aman Gandhi, Rohit Suchanti, Shagun Sharma join the show as Ritik, Angad and Paridhi respectively. While praying outside the house, Tulsi gets emotional as she recalls the moments she spent with Baa on the occasion of Mihir ( Amar Upadhyay ) and her 38th wedding anniversary. She reveals how difficult it is to live life without her. Just like the last season, the current one also revolves around her as the members of Shanti Niketan and Tulsi's kids can't function without her. Tulsi is seen helping out her kids with daily chores like Karan ( Hiten Tejwani ), who asks for a towel and selecting saree for Nandini (Gauri Pradhan). Tulsi interacts with Daksha (Ketki Dave), who is shown as social media savvy person. Furthermore, Tulsi gets teary eyed as she speaks to her mother-in-law Savita's spirit (Apara Mehta). Their heartfelt conversation brings all the old memories back. She realises her mother-in-law is not there anymore and gets emotional. Nandini and Karan decide to help their mother Tulsi with household chores and also suggest Mihir should do it. Next, we see Angad (Rohit Suchanti) quietly slipping into the house after a late-night party. He attempts to trick Tulsi, but she catches him red-handed. Tulsi reveals how all Karan, Nandini, Shobha and Hemant have shifted to different cities for work. They all have gathered for Tulsi-Mihir's 38th anniversary celebration. Soon after, Mihir returns home from his morning workout. Without greeting Tulsi, he walks straight to his room, grumbling about his hectic work routine. Gayatri chachi (Kamalika Guha), who harbors a dislike for Tulsi, observes this and takes a dig at her. Although disheartened, Tulsi masks her emotions while the rest of the family tries to uplift her spirits. Tulsi walks off from there and cries alone. She goes to Temple, but gets surprised as a brand new car enters, Shanti Niketan and Mihir comes out of the car. He gives her the new car as the wedding anniversary gift and wishes her. Mihir Tulsi spend some heartwarming, emotional moments. He goes down on his knees and wishes her a happy anniversary and all the iconic moments of the two from season one is shown. All the members of the family come out and get plesently surprised noticing Mihir surprising Tulsi. Gayatri fumes with anger. Gayatri urges her son Hemant (Shakti Anand) to step up and take charge of the household, but he firmly shuts her down, saying that he looks up to Mihir and Tulsi and has no intention of replacing them. Mihir and Tulsi are parents to three young children – Paridhi, Angad, and Ritik. Paridhi is secretly in touch with her boyfriend and often feels neglected in the family. However, Angad defends Tulsi, reminding Paridhi that she has always been fair and loving toward all of them. Gayatri wants Tulsi to go through a lot of pain. The episode ends with Tulsi praying to God for her family's happiness and well-being. Smriti Irani hilariously says 'Kyunki Bahu Bhi Kabhi Tennis Fan Thi' as she drops a video featuring tennis player Steffi Graf from her Wimbledon match
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Meet Ben Baba: The Swiss techie who walked barefoot through 18 countries to find peace in India
Today's world mostly lives on consumerism and digital chaos, but many others are beginning to feel the pull toward something more meaningful, something deeper than money, power, or likes on a screen. As the world knows that, India has been the destination for spiritual seekers from around the globe. Its varied paths to self-realization are based in Yoga, Hinduism, meditation, and simple living and it continues to show the path to those disillusioned with materialism. While some fly in for retreats or ashram stays, a few go far beyond. Literally. One among these seekers is Ben, a 29-year-old man from Switzerland who decided to change his life entirely. Who is Ben Baba ? Ben, whose story surfaced in a video shared by YouTube creator Rajan Singh Jolly, once led a regular life in Switzerland. He had a stable job designing websites and offering IT services, making about 10 euros an hour. He owned a house, drove a car, and lived a life that many dream of. Yet, something felt to the YouTube video, Ben's mother worked at a yoga center in Switzerland. That's where his interest in Yoga, Hinduism, and spirituality began. As he de4cided to delve deeper into the nuances, the noise of the modern world felt more like a burden. Eventually, he gave it all up, including his job, gadgets, and comfort and set out to walk toward what he believed would bring him inner peace. A 4-Year Journey on Foot It took four years of walking barefoot through 18 countries before Ben reached India. Whenever a country's border approached, he'd apply for a visa ahead of time. He now lives in Himachal Pradesh, which he chose for its natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere. Ben reached Haridwar for the Kumbh Mela after a 25-day walk from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, completely barefoot, as he remains every day. The only items he carries are a small cloth bag and a steel water pot. He does not use a mobile phone or any modern gadget. He makes his living by asking for alms and sleeps under the open sky, continuing to live simply and in alignment with his spiritual path. Fluent in Hindi, Deep in Devotion According to various reports available online, despite being Swiss, Ben speaks fluent Hindi, and can chant the Gayatri Mantra and sing Ganga Aarti. He's often seen walking calmly along the banks of the Ganges.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon recalls how Sridevi was terrified on the sets of 'Laadla': 'We had goosebumps as the entire team chanted the Gayatri Mantra'
Bollywood is a treasure trove of countless stories. While the audience sees a polished product on screen, what happens behind the camera is often far more dramatic—and sometimes, even eerie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such spine-chilling moment was recently recalled by from the sets of Laadla , a film that starred , , and Raveena herself. Divya Bharti Was the Original Choice for Sridevi's Role Few know that before Sridevi came on board, it was the late Divya Bharti who had originally been cast in Laadla . She had even filmed several scenes. Tragically, Divya passed away unexpectedly, leaving the film's future uncertain. Her untimely demise sent shockwaves through the industry and forced the makers to recast her role. Reshooting a Scene Triggered a Wave of Emotions In an old interview, Raveena recalled the emotional challenge of reshooting one particular scene—one she had originally filmed with Divya and . Raveena remembered how Divya had repeatedly fumbled a particular dialogue line during that scene, requiring multiple takes. Sridevi Struggled at the Exact Same Spot Six months after Divya's passing, the shoot resumed with Sridevi stepping into her role. But what unfolded on set left everyone stunned. Sridevi struggled with the exact same line where Divya had earlier faltered. "We all had goosebumps on the set," Raveena recalled. The entire crew felt an eerie presence—almost as if Divya was still there. The Team Turned to Prayer to Calm the Atmosphere Overwhelmed by the strange coincidence and the emotional weight of the moment, the actors and crew members turned to spirituality for strength. They began chanting the Gayatri Mantra in unison, hoping to bring peace to the set. "I held Sridevi's hand and prayed," Raveena said. The team also broke a coconut—a ritual often performed to dispel negativity and mark a fresh beginning—before continuing the shoot. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Divya Bharti's Blessings and the Film's Blockbuster Fate Despite the emotional setbacks, Laadla was completed and released on 25 March 1994. It went on to become a blockbuster. Many believed that Divya Bharti's presence and blessings stayed with the film throughout its journey, playing an unseen role in its success.
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Raveena Tandon once revealed that Sridevi got scared on the sets of Ladla, the entire team chanted Gayatri Mantra: 'we had goosebumps...'
Raveena Tandon once revealed why Sridevi got scared on the sets of Ladla, the entire team chanted Gayatri Mantra: 'we had goosebumps...' In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come and go, but there are some rare gems whose impact continues to live on for years to come, and their legacy stays untouched. One such story is of the most beloved actress of the early 90s. However, it was her early demise that left her fans and the entertainment world stunned. Who was Divya Bharti? The actress that we are talking about is none other than Divya Bharti. She was known for her dazzling beauty, innocence, and natural charm. The beloved passed away at the age of 19 and because of her sudden she left several ongoing projects incomplete. Among the many projects, one was the film Laadla, where Sridevi completed the film as the female lead. Divya's Incomplete Project – Laadla In an old interview, Raveena Tandon spoke about reshooting with Sridevi for the exact same scene that Divya Bharti was filming before her passing. Raveena revealed that the environment on the set was highly emotional and haunting. Raveena had shot that scene with Divya Bharti and Shakti Kapoor before Divya's death. She recalled that Divya was struggling with a particular dialogue, and she fumbled quite a few times on it, so they had to re-shoot several takes to get the scene right. Divya's Lingering Energy On The Set Cut to six months after it, after Divya's death, the film shooting resumed with Sridevi taking Divya's role. But what happened while shooting was a chilling episode. She revealed that Sridevi got stuck on the same line where Divya did. 'We all had goosebumps on the set,' Raveena said. They felt the presence of Divya on the set. Scared actors chanted the Gayatri Mantra for peace and also broke a coconut and prayed together for a fresh beginning. 'I held Sridevi's hand and prayed, then we broke a coconut and resumed shooting.' Raveena shared. Eventually, the film was released on 25 March 1994 and became a blockbuster. Many people felt that it was Divya's blessing and lingering energy that also contributed to the success of the film.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PGDAV College celebrates International Day of Yoga with inspiring activities and insights
PGDAV College (Evening) recently celebrated International Day of Yoga, an occasion recognised worldwide since 2015. PGDAV College (Evening) recently celebrated International Day of Yoga , an occasion recognised worldwide since 2015. This year's theme was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The college's Yoga Club and NCC unit organised the event, which began with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and the PGDAV Evening Gan. Dr Shruti Vip opened the session by explaining the significance of 21st June and why it was chosen for Yoga Day. The college Principal, Prof R K Gupta, delivered the welcome address. With his motivating words, he encouraged everyone to stay productive and practice yoga regularly to maintain their fitness and enhance their concentration. He also discussed the importance and history of yoga and how one could face the challenges of the modern world through the soft power of yoga. Yoga therapist Vidushi Gupta led the main session, providing useful insights into the benefits of yoga. She demonstrated several asanas, including Sukshma Vyayam, Tadasana, Tree Pose, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Setu Bandhasana, Pawanmuktasana, and Bhujangasana, as recommended by the Ayush Ministry. Then some stress relieving and stomach breathing techniques, such Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramri and Omkar Pranayam were done. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dig Into the Data and Decide: Is Nvidia Still a Core AI Play? Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo She gave detailed information about stress-related issues that can affect students and how yoga can help with concentration. Approximately 50 participants attended the session. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Dr Hari Pratap, followed by group photographs and healthy refreshments.
