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India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
MP: Crime Branch, NCB jointly seize 1.96 gram LSD drug in Bhopal, one detained
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): In a joint operation, Bhopal Crime Branch and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Bhopal unit seized 1.96 grams of LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) drug in the city and detained a 19-year-old youth in connection with the same, a police official said on Wednesday. According to the police, the youth, identified as Karan Sharma (19), a resident of Chandbad locality in Bhopal, had been ordering the drug online from Kerala and receiving it via postal parcels. Upon receiving a tip-off about drugs being received through post, a team was forced. As soon as the youth received the parcel, he was detained by the team. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl. DCP, Crime) Shailendra Singh Chouhan said, 'Bhopal Crime Branch and NCB Bhopal unit jointly took an action in which we received an input that a parcel has left from Kerala containing LSD drug and a person in Bhopal will receive the parcel. Following which, a team was formed and tracked the movement of the postman as well as the accused. As soon as the parcel was delivered, the team raided the spot, seized the drug and detained one person.' A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) act into the matter and further investigation is underway, he said. The officer added that they have taken action on the primary information as of now and are investigating the matter further to ascertain the depth of the chain. Additionally, Additional DCP Chouhan said that the sender was already arrested and they received input from that end, following which they initiated action here in the city. According to the police, the accused had ordered the drug online once or twice. The team seized 1.96 gram LSD drug from the accused and registsred a case into the matter. Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Teen orders LSD drugs online, nabbed while accepting parcel
Bhopal: Cops posing as postmen alongside an actual postmen arrested a teenager red-handed after he ordered Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) drug through Dark Web in the city. A joint team of Bhopal Crime Branch and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) (Bhopal branch), on Wednesday arrested the teenager. The accused was ordering the banned substance online through Dark Web and receiving it via postal parcels. He was caught while accepting the parcel. Crime branch officials said that the 19-year-old accused is a student and member of private WhatsApp and Telegram groups through which clients order the synthetic drugs. Police are also investigating the group. Officials maintained that this may be the first case of LSD trafficking in Bhopal. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. According to additional DCP (Crime Branch) Shailendra Singh Chouhan, the crime branch was working on intelligence inputs regarding illegal narcotics smuggling in the city. Acting on a tip-off from NCB Bhopal, police learned that a parcel containing LSD was arriving from Kerala to the Sikandari Sarai Post Office, Chandbad Road, addressed to a resident of Sikandari Sarai, Chandbad Road, Bhopal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Schwerte: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo As part of the operation, crime branch officers followed the postal delivery. When the postman reached the given address and called out for the recipient, Karan Sharma came forward, accepted the sealed parcel, and signed the delivery slip. At that moment, the officers moved in and apprehended him. Upon interrogation, the accused identified himself as Karan Sharma, a resident of Chandbad in Bajaria in the city. Karan confessed to ordering the parcel through an online website on Dark Web using his mobile phone and revealed that it contained LSD. The parcel details matched the intelligence provided by NCB. He also admitted to ordering such substances online previously, after learning about the process via YouTube. A total of 1.96 gram of LSD was recovered from the parcel. Karan Sharma was formally arrested and booked under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. The NCB assisted in the entire operation, and further investigations are ongoing. Additional DCP Chouhan said that police have launched further inquiries to trace the drug supply chain and identify other potential customers involved through Telegram and other digital platforms.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Sitaare Zameen Par box office day 6: Aamir Khan's film eyes ₹100 crore mark
Sitaare Zameen Par box office day 6: Aamir Khan's latest release, Sitaare Zameen Par, continues to shine at the box office. After a strong opening weekend driven by positive word of mouth, the film witnessed the expected Monday slump—but it has held steady since, setting its sights firmly on the ₹100 crore milestone. Sitaare Zameen Par: Box office performance Day 6 Released on Friday, June 20, the film had a solid opening with ₹10.7 crore on day one. It gained strong momentum over the weekend: Saturday: ₹20.2 crore (up 88.79% from Friday) Sunday: ₹27.25 crore (up 34.90% from Saturday) However, as with many films, Sitaare Zameen Par faced a noticeable dip on weekdays: This brings the total domestic collection to ₹77.46 crore (net) across all languages. Sitaare Zameen Par: Occupancy and reach On Wednesday, June 26, the film reported the following average occupancy rates: Hindi: 11.37% Tamil: 16.46% Telugu: 14.74% Despite being a niche film, Sitaare Zameen Par has managed to pull in decent footfall across regional markets, thanks to its emotional appeal and strong performances. Aamir Khan vs the OTT wave With its theatrical-only release, Sitaare Zameen Par also stands in contrast to other recent Bollywood films opting for hybrid or direct-to-digital releases. It has already outperformed Karan Sharma's Bhool Chuk Maaf, a romantic comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi that took the OTT-first route via Maddock Films. Aamir Khan, who has been vocal about preserving the theatrical experience, seems to be reaping the rewards of his stance with this box office success. Sitaare Zameen Par: About the film Directed by R.S. Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartwarming sports comedy-drama produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles, alongside Brijendra Kala and Dolly Ahluwalia. Unlike Khan's previous commercial blockbusters like Ghajini or Dangal, this film tackles emotional and social themes, yet has still managed to carve out a strong position in the post-pandemic box office landscape.
News18
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajkummar Rao Reacts To Patralekhaa Praising His Dance Moves In Bhool Chuk Maaf
Last Updated: Directed by Karan Sharma, the feel-good rom-com features a stellar ensemble cast alongside Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi Rajkummar Rao, who surprised fans with his groovy dance moves in the recently released song Bhool Chuk Maaf, has now reacted to his wife Patralekhaa's sweet praise for his performance. The actor winning over not just fans but also his biggest cheerleader—his wife. The actor is currently gearing up for his next release, Maalik. Taking to her Instagram stories, Patralekhaa shared a song video and 'Those moves @rajkummar_rao." Reacting to the post, the actor wrote, 'Love'. Directed by Karan Sharma, the feel-good rom-com features a stellar ensemble cast alongside Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, including Seema Pahwa, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Raghubir Yadav, and Jay Thakkar. Recently, in an interview with News18, Rajkummar had told us that he found BCM's concept unique. 'The way Karan has written the whole story, keeping this time loop in it, the comedy in it, the characters' arch, and in the end, there's a very beautiful social commentary also that we are making. So, it just came together very nicely for me," he shared. After lighting up the big screens, Bhool Chuk Maaf is expected to drop on Amazon Prime Video just two weeks after its theatrical release. A part of News18's review of the film read, 'The initial build-up features well-crafted dialogues, humour, and convincing performances by Rao and Gabbi (who plays Titli). Rao's impeccable delivery of one-liners, with the perfect accent and timing, is particularly entertaining. Debutant director Karan Sharma dedicates most of the first half to establishing the loop, though the script could have benefited from more depth there. Having said that, the songs enhance the beauty of the film's setting and the picturisation of Banaras is something that will break the stereotype associated with the place." Maddock Films took to Instagram to celebrate the heartwarming response Bhool Chuk Maaf received on day one. 'They didn't just come to watch – they came to feel, laugh, cry, and celebrate together," the post read. They added, 'Families across the country are giving their hearts to this one." First Published:
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Combined Power Of LinkedIn And Email Marketing For Driving Sales
Karan Sharma is a digital commerce expert and the co-founder at Kinex Media Inc, a creative digital agency in Toronto. As social platforms continue to evolve with new features, they're increasingly influencing purchasing behaviors. As a result, the buyer's journey has transformed dramatically. According to research by GWI, 71% of B2B decision makers say that social media influences their decisions when they're considering new products for their companies. For many of these buyers, their purchasing journey begins on LinkedIn. You can leverage this shift by using LinkedIn to build trust with your audience and then connecting with them through personalized email campaigns that drive conversions. Let's take a look at how. LinkedIn has evolved from a professional networking site into a powerful platform where you can build genuine relationships with your brand's audience. To effectively build trust and engagement, you should empower your company's most valuable assets: your people. One survey found that content shared by employees leads to eight times more engagement than content shared directly by brands. This effectively humanizes the brand and helps foster a deeper sense of trust. This phenomenon underscores the power of employee advocacy, where companies encourage their teams to share positive news, insights and industry expertise about their workplace. This approach not only amplifies the brand's reach exponentially but also injects a crucial layer of authenticity, making the brand's voice more relatable and trustworthy to its audience. To cultivate this, you can proactively provide clear guidelines on brand messaging, offer a repository of content ideas or even pre-written posts that employees can easily customize and share, and publicly acknowledge their contributions to foster a culture of sharing. Implementing formal advocacy programs, providing training on LinkedIn best practices and celebrating employees who actively contribute can turn every team member into a genuine brand ambassador. For example, you might designate an internal content champion to curate shareable articles or organize friendly internal competitions to boost participation and reward engagement. Beyond leveraging personal profiles, you can further ignite engagement through interactive content. Sharing elements like LinkedIn polls and carousels actively encourages audience participation, which in turn drives greater brand awareness. Polls offer real-time insights into customer preferences and pain points, helping brands segment audiences and tailor communications. You can regularly create polls on industry trends or customer challenges. Carousels visually break down complex information or case studies. By integrating these, you can transform your brand's LinkedIn presence into a vibrant community, fostering authentic connections. Turning social media engagement into email subscribers is a critical next step in the digital marketing funnel. Here are some key tactics to turn LinkedIn followers into loyal, high-intent subscribers: • Offer lead magnets: To grow your email list effectively, offer valuable resources like e-books, reports, templates or webinars as lead magnets. For instance, a B2B SaaS company might offer a 'Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Sales Funnels.' You can offer these on LinkedIn via organic posts linking to landing pages, through LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms in paid campaigns or through profile resources. When a lead magnet directly addresses audience needs and offers significant value, it boosts conversion rates because the perceived benefit outweighs sharing personal information. • Create simplified forms: Limit required fields on lead capture forms to reduce friction and increase sign-ups. Collect essential information initially (name, email) for higher conversion rates, and then gather more details through targeted nurturing. Building an email list is just the first step—how you engage with your subscribers is what truly drives results. Sending messages that are relevant, engaging and conversion-focused is the key. This requires personalization. AI tools can help you craft personalized subject lines, body copy and calls to action at scale. By analyzing audience data, AI tools ensure that every email feels individually tailored, even when targeting large subscriber lists. For instance, you could share personalized e-book offers with your subscribers. Consider adding interactive elements to your emails as well. Adding components like quizzes, sliders or clickable product recommendations within emails can boost engagement and increase time spent with the content. These elements not only improve the user experience but also generate valuable data about customer preferences for future segmentation. To accurately assess the success of a LinkedIn-to-email strategy, look beyond superficial metrics and concentrate on key performance indicators. This involves tracking conversion rates, specifically the percentage of LinkedIn interactions that lead to email subscriptions. Additionally, be sure to consistently analyze engagement metrics like email open and click-through rates to gauge content resonance and how well it addresses audience needs. To understand the financial efficiency of your efforts, calculate your customer acquisition cost (CAC) by adding up all of your direct marketing and sales expenses (e.g., LinkedIn ad spend, lead magnet content costs, email platform costs, relevant team salaries) for a defined period and then dividing this total by the number of new customers acquired through that specific funnel during the same period. The formula looks like this: CAC = total sales and marketing costs/number of new customers. Finally, measure your pipeline velocity—the time it takes from initial LinkedIn engagement to deal closure. This helps you pinpoint bottlenecks and optimize the overall sales process. Integrating your LinkedIn and email marketing efforts is an effective, efficient way to build trust, engage audiences and drive conversions. By using LinkedIn to attract and nurture leads and leveraging personalized email campaigns to convert them, you can achieve sustainable growth and enhanced brand loyalty. For chief marketing officers, founders and marketers, the key takeaway is clear: Stop siloing your platforms. The modern growth engine is not about being everywhere—it's about being intentional and strategic with the platforms you choose to engage on. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
