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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
OLG winners map: Etobicoke's $65-million lottery winner not June's only new millionaire in Ontario
Mohit Sharma, a lover of luxury trains, no longer has to worry about costs when he's booking his world travels. That's because the Etobicoke man won a massive lottery prize, which he said will allow him to go on a global adventure. He won a Lotto Max lottery prize of $65 million from the Oct. 15 draw. He picked up his winnings from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in May, which the OLG announced publicly in June. While he was by far Ontario's biggest lottery winner last month, he was not the only person to become a millionaire through the OLG in June, not to mention the many other winners of five- and six-figure prizes. Using OLG data, we've mapped where in the province June's big prize winners (minimum of $50,000) on games such as Lotto Max, Lotto 6-49 and others are from, and in which cities tickets were purchased. This map shows lottery prizes claimed or announced in June, not when the draws took place. Players have up to a year on many OLG games to claim their prize. To make it easier to use the map, it helps to zoom in on the location of interest. More information on Ontario's lottery games is available on the OLG's website . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Could your daily office chai be harming your hormones, making you sick?
A warm cup of tea, freshly delivered from the nearby tea stall straight to your desk in that familiar polythene pouch or flimsy plastic cup or the paper cup lined with plastic. Comforting? Sure. But here's a thought that might shake up your routine—what if this daily ritual is quietly messing with your hormones or increasing your long-term cancer risk? Dr Mohit Sharma, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Amrita Hospital, explained in an interview with Business Standard, 'When hot tea is poured into polythene bags or substandard plastic cups, harmful chemicals like phthalates, Bisphenol A (BPA), and styrene monomers can leach into the beverage. These materials are not built to withstand high temperatures, and hot liquids above 60 degrees Celsius can cause them to degrade and shed into your drink.' Additionally, microplastics —tiny plastic particles increasingly found in food packaging—can find their way into your cup too. What health risks do BPA, phthalates, and microplastics pose? Dr Sharma said long-term, l ow-dose exposure to these substances—especially when you consume such tea 2–4 times a day—can slowly start affecting your health. 'Many of these compounds are endocrine disruptors, which means they mimic or interfere with hormones like oestrogen, testosterone, insulin, and thyroid hormones,' he said. Long-term consequences may include: Hormonal imbalances Reduced fertility Weight gain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes Increased risk of breast, prostate, and thyroid cancers 'Over time, these daily exposures can quietly add up, without you even realising it,' said Dr Sharma. Is there scientific evidence linking plastic-packed chai to cancer? While we don't yet have direct, large-scale human studies tracking tea consumption from plastic packaging to specific cancers, the science is concerning. Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, explained, 'There is increasing evidence that hot beverages served in polythene or low-quality plastic cups may cause chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and microplastics to enter your body. These can increase oxidative stress, cause DNA damage, and lead to hormonal imbalances—all of which are potential cancer triggers.' He added that while randomised trials are lacking, cell-line studies and animal research strongly suggest these chemicals can contribute to cancer development and hormonal disorders. Are our food safety standards not enough? Technically, yes. India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations (2018) allow only food-grade plastics for packaging food and beverages. These include materials like Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), with strict limits on how much chemical migration is allowed into your food. 'In real-world setups, however—street vendors, local caterers, or even some office pantries—cheap, recycled, or non-compliant plastic is still widely used,' Dr Sharma warned. Most of the time, cost and lack of awareness override safety—especially in office delivery systems where tea is packed in bulk and transported in thin polythene bags or plastic containers. Ramesh, a 39-year-old tea seller, told Business Standard, 'It's about the cost and convenience mainly. A polythene pouch costs less than 50 paise. It's cheap and easily available, far more affordable than paper cups, thermocol, or eco-friendly containers. For bulk tea orders, that's what works best for us. It's spill-proof and saves our time as we can just deliver and don't have to serve each person.' 'No one ever told us that plastic bags with hot tea could be harmful. We've been doing this for years,' said Raju Singh, a 29-year-old roadside chaiwala in Delhi. Could repeated chai-in-plastic consumption be making you sick? 'Repeated exposure to hot beverages in plastic or polythene, even in small doses, can have a cumulative toxic effect,' said Dr Sharma. And office-goers might be at greater risk, simply because they're more likely to: Consume 2–4 cups of tea daily at work Ignore packaging quality for the sake of convenience Be exposed over years, not weeks How can you enjoy your tea without toxic exposure? It's not about quitting chai—it's about how you consume it. Both doctors agree: Avoid hot beverages in polythene or low-quality plastic Use ceramic, glass, or stainless steel mugs—preferably carry your own to work Encourage office pantries or vendors to use certified, food-grade, heat-resistant materials Ditch microplastic-lined paper cups too—they're not as innocent as they look 'Even old-school kulhad wali chai is a far safer and healthier option,' Dr Malhotra added. 'Earthenware, ceramic, and glass don't leach chemicals when exposed to heat. Getting back to our roots could save us a lot in the long run.'
India.com
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man is the real inspiration behind Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, not NSA Ajit Doval, A. S. Dulat, Kulbhushan Jadhav, he was...
The first look of Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated film Dhurandhar is finally released. The makers of the movie dropped a few-minute video clip that shows the characters who have been roped in for the film. Ranveer Singh's massy performance in the first look has already wooed the audience. With the first look going viral, fans are speculating that the film is inspired by the life of India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, renowned for his covert operations and strategic planning behind the 2016 surgical strikes. However, the makers have stayed silent on the matter, neither confirming nor denying these speculations. Who Is Dhurandhar Really Based On? Although the makers have remained tight-lipped about the man behind the film, internet theories and several reports indicate that the movie might be based on a heroic figure — Major Mohit Sharma. Who Was Major Mohit Sharma? Major Mohit Sharma was a Para Special Forces officer who is among the most celebrated personalities when it comes to heroic figures. Mohit Sharma undertook covert operations deep inside enemy territory. Posing as a local, he infiltrated terror networks in Pakistan under the alias 'Iqbal,' earning the trust of militants — an achievement that few Indian operatives have ever matched. About Dhurandhar Dhurandhar's first look features R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt in key roles. The movie is directed by Aditya Dhar and is set for a global theatrical release on December 5, 2025.
Toronto Star
13-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
‘My heart started pounding': Etobicoke consultant wins $65 million in Lotto Max jackpot
When Mohit Sharma scanned his Lotto Max ticket and saw the words 'Big Winner' flash across his phone screen, he could not believe it — so he put on his shoes and went for a walk. Then he came back, scanned it again, and saw the same thing. Sharma, a consultant from Etobicoke, is Ontario's newest multimillionaire, winning $65 million in October's Lotto Max jackpot, a game he began playing regularly in 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a small weekly ritual to have something to look forward to during the lockdowns has paid off, he said in a news release from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Over the past five years, Sharma has been purchasing Lotto Max and Lotto 6-49 tickets with a set budget, always adding Encore and relying on Quick Pick numbers. 'I don't pick the numbers, so, knowing that a random number that the lottery computer picked for me the winner — and my name was on that ticket — is just unbelievable!' he said. After hearing the news that the winning ticket was sold in Etobicoke, Sharma pulled a few tickets from a drawer and scanned them using the OLG app. 'I couldn't believe it and my heart started pounding,' he said. 'My phone screen lit up as the words 'Big Winner' flashed across the screen I thought to myself, 'I guess that person I heard about on the news was me!'' Instead of calling his family right away, Sharma waited until everyone was home so he could share the news face-to-face. 'To say they were shocked is an understatement,' he said. 'It was an emotional moment with lots of trembling hands and elevated heart rates all around.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW With the new-found financial freedom, Sharma says he is ready to make his dream of riding trains across the globe a reality. He has long admired the world's most iconic railways and intends to experience all of them, from the high-speed Shinkansen in Japan to the Indian Pacific that goes from Sydney to Perth, Australia. While the opportunity to ride trains across the world is what Sharma says 'will excite me the most!' the happiness he is sharing with his family is the best part of winning the jackpot. The next Lotto Max jackpot draw is Friday, with an estimated $20-million payout.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Interview with GTA man who won $65M lottery jackpot
Northern Ontario Watch Watch the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s interview with the latest Lotto Max jackpot winner Mohit Sharma, of Etobicoke.
