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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Traya and Sunil Grover bust hair loss myth in new brand film
Traya , India's science-backed hair loss solutions brand, has launched a new brand film featuring actor and comedian Sunil Grover . Inspired by the true story of a Traya customer, the film tackles one of the most widely believed myths about hair loss: 'Once it's gone, it's gone for good.' At the heart of the film is a relatable and emotional narrative: a young man hears the age-old line 'Baal ek baar gye toh wapas nahi aate' from a skeptical uncle, echoing the disbelief that surrounds hair regrowth treatments in India. It highlights a deeply held social belief, that hair loss is irreversible, one reinforced by the fatigue of trying ineffective solutions time and again. But the twist comes when Grover, playing a sharp-eyed observer, points out something that shuts down the skepticism: the hero now has better hair than he did in his old wedding photo, a reference that aims to drive home the fact that with the right approach and treatment, hair regrowth is possible. The story draws directly from the real experience of Nikhil, a Traya user, who shared: 'I look better now than I did in my wedding photos. Losing hair isn't easy—it took a toll on me for years. I remember hiding under a cap to cover my scalp. But today, I look better, feel better, and I couldn't be happier. And it's all thanks to Traya. I've regained my confidence and my youth.' His transformation was made possible through Traya's holistic, doctor-led treatment, rooted in Ayurveda , Dermatology and Nutrition. 'This campaign is about breaking the cycle of hopelessness that so many people feel when they experience hair loss and rewriting a belief that has held so many hostage. Nikhil's story isn't just inspiring, it's proof that the right approach works. It is a reminder that when we look at hair loss as an internal problem rather than a cosmetic issue, real results can be achieved. We didn't want fiction. We wanted honesty,' said Saloni Anand, co-founder of Traya. Confident and compelling, the new brand film underscores Traya's science-backed promise of real, sustainable results. Amid the clutter and chaos of quick fixes and marketing trends, Traya's new brand film cuts through with clarity and confidence. The film is currently live on Traya's digital channels, including YouTube and Instagram. With a blend of humor, emotion and authenticity, the campaign speaks to a generation that's tired of empty promises — and ready for results. Watch the video here:
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
As BJP battles infighting, Nikhil leads JD(S) north Karnataka push
Bengaluru: With the BJP state unit caught in internal disarray and uncertainty over its leadership in Karnataka, its alliance partner Janata Dal (Secular) is wasting no time in seizing the moment. JD(S), led by its youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, is expanding aggressively into both Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions—territories where it once held marginal sway and sees strong revival potential. After launching its state-wide outreach campaign on June 14 in Tumakuru, JD(S) held rallies in Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Chitradurga. Thursday, the party marked a key milestone with a massive rally in Badami, a constituency from where chief minister Siddaramaiah won by a narrow margin in 2018 assembly polls. JD(S) functionaries said the Badami rally signals the start of a renewed focus on northern districts such as Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Ballari, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Koppal, and Raichur. With BJP distracted by internal issues, JD(S) appears determined to rebuild its base and emerge as a crucial player ahead of the next assembly elections. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru "People are fed up with the misrule and corruption of the Congress govt and they would definitely look for an alternative in the next assembly polls, and NDA is the natural choice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Being the alliance partners, we have started rebuilding our support base in the districts in both south and north Karnataka, where we have the potential to win a substantial number of assembly seats," said state JD(S) chief and union minister HD Kumaraswamy. Nikhil has reportedly identified 80 winnable assembly seats across the state. The party has already begun shortlisting candidates with the aim of bargaining hard for around 100 seats when NDA seat-sharing talks begin. "It is certain that the JD(S)-BJP alliance will continue, as our leaders HD Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy have made it clear about our goals. While it is important to defeat Congress, we will see to it that NDA is intact and the JD(S) and BJP strive hard to install a pro-people govt by winning the next election," said Nikhil. Meanwhile, BJP—wary of being overshadowed by its junior partner—is planning a Sanghatana Parva campaign to revitalise its organisation. Block-level office-bearers will meet Saturday in Kalaburagi, followed by a similar session in Ballari division. "JD(S) is free to plan programmes to revive its organisational strength. We are just focusing on our strategies... It is too early to talk about the prospects of the alliance with JD(S)," said BJP general secretary P Rajiv.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Family alleges foul play in merchant navy cadet death
Indore: The mysterious death of a 23-year-old merchant navy cadet, Nikhil Shukla, at Bamniya Kund in Indore has raised serious questions, with the family alleging foul play and urging authorities to initiate a criminal investigation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The father of Nikhil Shukla, Anjul, called DSP Umakant Choudhary on Saturday and requested that a fresh inquiry be started and a case of murder be registered. He said that he found injury marks on Nikhil's body and suspected foul play in his death. Simrol police are now waiting for a diatom test, which will determine if he died by drowning. DSP Umakant Choudhary said, "The case is still under investigation and it has not been closed. If we get any evidence which supports their claims, an FIR will be registered." Nikhil, a navigating officer cadet with Shipping Corporation of India, recently completed sea time on three ships and appeared for his Second Mates' examination in Mumbai on July 1. A day later, he travelled to Indore along with a friend, intending to return home to Delhi. However, on July 3, he went on a road trip to Lodhiya Kund waterfall near Simrol along with that friend and two others. According to his parents, Anjul and Seema Shukla, Nikhil was in constant communication with his friend Saakshi throughout the trip. He was sharing videos and live location updates until 7:25 pm on July 3. Communication ceased after that. At around 11:26 pm, one of the friends messaged Saakshi claiming that Nikhil had "gone into the water flow and is not alive." The family claims they were not informed directly and were left to gather details through Nikhil's contacts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "We received a message nearly 30 minutes after he asked for our number, saying Nikhil was in an ambulance and had died. The responses we got were evasive and inconsistent," said Anjul. The family alleges that the three friends left the hospital before they arrived and have since avoided communication. The police were reportedly informed that Nikhil drowned around 6 pm while bathing. However, the family asserts that he was alive and communicating at least until 7:25 pm, contradicting the account given. "Nikhil, a trained swimmer, could not have drowned in a shallow stream," said Anjul. They further claim that post-incident photos and videos indicate visible injuries inconsistent with drowning — including head injuries, swelling, and bruises. "The trauma visible on his body demands urgent investigation. No FIR has been registered, and we are still waiting for the detailed forensics report, including viscera and diatom," he said. The family has submitted digital evidence — including call logs, chats, location data, videos, and images — to authorities via a Google Drive link and demanded that the verification of mobile call logs and GPS data be done. They are calling for forensic and post-mortem analysis of the injuries, examination of CCTV footage, eyewitness statements, and questioning of all individuals who accompanied Nikhil that day. "Our son's death cannot be brushed aside as an accident," he said. Despite the family's detailed submission, the complaint remains pending formal registration.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Untouchable Goa: Dadu Mandrekar's writings return in translation
Translating horror & humanity It's the commitment to truth-telling that gives the book its raw, cutting power. 'The book has a raw and angry voice, but at the same time, it is not brash,' says the translator. 'It is a mixture of rawness with composure, frustration with beauty, and with all the ugliness that is caste. I wanted to keep all of this alive and tried hard to do so by revisiting his work and my translation multiple times.' In one striking description, Dadu describes how Mahars, who eat mutton and chicken proudly in their kitchens, treat fish as a pollutant. He asks, if gods could take the form of a fish (Matsya avatar), why is the actual fish suddenly dirty? Nikhil, who stayed close to Dadu's tone, shares, 'I think a lesser writer, or even a 'lesser human being' would have found it impossible to maintain the balance between horror and humour in such contexts. It is easy to laugh at the expense of others, but these people weren't 'others' for Dadu, nor are they 'others' for me.' You see this balance most clearly in how the rituals for the dead are described: women's corpses buried face-down, surrounded by torn clothes and seeds, so their spirits, if they rise, stay busy stitching or harvesting instead of haunting the living. The writer also shows how women are punished, not just for being born, but for bleeding, for giving birth, for dying in the 'wrong' house. A menstruating woman or a woman postpartum is forced into isolation, her utensils marked, her touch feared. But if she dies during that time, the cruelty multiplies. Her body is buried in secret, turned away from the sky, with needles and shredded clothes meant to trap her spirit. Dadu recalls how a woman who died in her maternal home was hastily buried by her family (so that her spirit wouldn't claim on the living and their possessions), only for dogs to later unearth and 'devour' her body. For Dadu, this brutality reflects a culture where women are molested in life, mutilated in death, and treated as worthless once married.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
The Man Who Defies Silence: How Nikhil Chandwani Is Rescuing Pakistan's Forgotten Hindus, One Family at a Time
In a world that moves on from tragedy with a swipe, Nikhil Chandwani chose to stay. Not to sympathize from a distance, not to tweet his outrage, but to fight. Quietly, relentlessly, and often alone. He's not a politician. He doesn't run an NGO. And he has never begged for headlines. Yet, since 2017, he's rescued over 2,000 Hindu and Sikh families from the religious hellscape that Pakistan has become for minorities. It began with one desperate message—from a Hindu shopkeeper in Sindh, Pakistan. His daughter was being stalked by local extremists. A forced conversion was imminent. When he went to the police, they laughed. His village turned its back. But Nikhil didn't. He arranged shelter. Paid for passports. Helped them legally cross borders. And in that moment, a movement was born. 'Pakistan Is a Graveyard for Hindus' For the past decade, Chandwani has built a rescue network that runs without press releases or photo ops. And it operates in places most governments wouldn't even acknowledge. 'Pakistan is not a country. For Hindus and Sikhs, it's a rogue land,' he says. 'Girls as young as nine are kidnapped, raped, forcibly converted, and married off to men four times their age. Parents are left with nothing but grief—and silence.' In Sindh's interiors, Hindu children are denied education. Temples are desecrated. Police officers participate in abductions. Those who speak out disappear. This is not a dystopian script. This is daily life for Hindus in Pakistan. And yet, international bodies stay mute. Global newsrooms don't blink. They wait for buzzwords like 'Israel' or 'Gaza' to appear in the headline before they care. A Parallel System of Hope What Nikhil has done in response is extraordinary. He's created a quiet resistance—a parallel support system made up of doctors, lawyers, landlords, and teachers who work on trust, not contracts. They've helped girls heal from rape trauma, guided children back to school, secured Long-Term Visas for families, and found homes where none existed. Every life he rescues is a civilizational victory against erasure. In one case, a father in Sindh had to bury his daughters underground at night to protect them from abductors. That family now lives safely in Punjab, India. The girls chant the Hanuman Chalisa every Saturday—something they were never allowed to do in Pakistan. Funded by Firewood and Dharma Unlike big-budget charities, this movement runs on grit. Almost 90% of the rescue funds come from Chandwani's own business—a biomass pellet factory in Nagpur. The rest comes from small, quiet contributions. No corporate grants. No government subsidies. Just raw belief. His company, Santerra Industries, converts agricultural waste into clean-burning bio coal. The profits? Used to rescue Hindus from across the border. 'We turn farm waste into energy. I use that energy to bring our people back from hell,' Nikhil says. A Dream of a Home, Not a Shelter The rescues are just the beginning. Nikhil's long-term vision is a dedicated settlement for rescued Hindu families—complete with homes, schools, clinics, community halls, and temples. 'A safe place where no one knocks on your door in the middle of the night to take your daughter away. Where your children aren't punished for praying to Ram. That's the dream.' He's already in talks to acquire land for this project. Until then, he continues—one girl, one boy, one family at a time. No Medals, No Megaphones. Just Action. He's faced threats, online hate campaigns, and even fatwas. Pakistan-based accounts often try to discredit his work. Some Indian liberals call it 'politically motivated.' But he doesn't care. 'I don't need awards. I need more people. A teacher for one child. A lawyer for one case. A landlord for one month. Just one. That's all I ever ask.' Look Away, and You Become the Problem What's happening to Hindus in Pakistan is not just persecution. It's cultural annihilation—slow, systematic, and ignored by the same international institutions that scream for every other cause. And yet, in the middle of that silence stands a man—unfunded, uncelebrated, unstoppable. In the end, Nikhil Chandwani's story is not about heroism. It's about responsibility. Because when governments fail, it is people like him who carry civilization forward—with empty pockets, heavy hearts, and an unbreakable spine.
