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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Delhi's 3plus4crew wins big at K-pop dance finale
Inside the packed O.P. Jindal auditorium auditorium in New Delhi last weekend, the stage pulsed with energy, light, and synchronised movement. The music touched a crescendo and so did the applause. By the end of the electrifying performances, the local team, 3plus4crew not only won the crowd's hearts, but also the national title. Winners of the 15th All India K-pop Contest 2025, 3plus4crew made history by becoming the first team to win the competition twice — a feat they first achieved in 2016. Organized by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event saw an overwhelming response from K-pop fans across the country, with over 1,278 teams participating. In the end, only three winners stood out, 3plus4crew (dance), Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad (vocal), and Riniya Taku from Itanagar (rap). Nitin Theo and Nikhil Noyal founded the group in 2016 featuring seven young college students. They have come a long way and grown into a 13-member professional crew. 'We are full-time dancers, teachers, and choreographers now. Returning to the K-pop stage after a decade is like coming full circle,' says Nitin. Most members of 3plus4crew are trained in styles ranging from hip-hop and jazz to open-style choreography. Several have taught or performed in reputed institutions across the country and overseas. Despite varied schedules, they regrouped this year eyeing a win. 'Last year, we weren't selected for the K-pop competition and it hit us hard. Later, we came across an interview where choreographer Choi Youngjun mentioned how his inspiration for this choreography came from being rejected at the Street Fighter competition. That really resonated with us. We had been facing similar hurdles in our dance careers. It was a unanimous feeling. This song, 'Super', was something we could pour all our energy into,' says Siddharth Choudhary. Rehearsals began weeks in advance, with long nights and scheduling the routines to fit around work commitments. The challenge was not choreography but coordinating the dancers. 'Balancing personal commitments with intense practice wasn't easy. Aligning our visions, energy, and timing took patience, but it made us stronger,' Nitin recalls. The crew will now represent India at the K-pop World Festival in Changwon, South Korea, later this year — an opportunity they narrowly missed after their 2016 win. 'Though we travelled to Korea then, we didn't get to perform at Changwon,' says Nitin. 'This time, we hope to not just attend, but truly represent India. That's our dream.' While their success story is a source of pride, the group has also faced scepticism. 'People often question why we follow a genre not originally ours,' says Rishabh Negi. 'But for us, dance goes beyond borders. K-pop is a language we've embraced — and we speak it with our own rhythm.'
News18
20-07-2025
- News18
'Kuch Hi Apne The...': Delhi Judge Turns To Poetry While Granting Bail In Property Dispute Case
Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JMFC) Rohit Kumar wrote a poem while granting bail to Nitin Soni, who was accused of illegal possession of a disputed property. A judge at Delhi's Rohini Court added a poetic touch while granting bail to a man accused of illegally possessing his mother's property. While granting bail to Nitin Soni, Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JMFC) Rohit Kumar wrote a poem, which said, ' Milkiyat ki jang mein naa jaane kitne afsane huye, Kuch hi apne the, woh bhi ab begane huye (The battle of ownership has spun countless stories, a few belonged to me and now even they feel unfamiliar.) ' Banke Krishna, Ab kisi ko aana hoga, Sadte, ladte, bigadte rishhton ko bachaana hoga. Na jaane ye Jang aur Kitni Mahabharat laayegi, Aakhir kitno ko salaakhon tak le jaayegi. (Embodying Krishna, someone will have to come to save these deteriorating and broken relationships. Who knows how many more Mahabharatas will this battle bring, and how many will be dragged behind bars.)" The case pertained to an FIR lodged by Indu Soni at Prashant Vihar police station, accusing her son and his wife of illegally possessing her property. The court watched the CCTV footage of the alleged incident, which showed a different story than what was alleged. Indu Saini alleged that her son, Nitin, broke open the lock of her apartment while she and her daughter had left to attend court proceedings. When she returned on July 12, she found Nitin inside the property, who hurled abuses at them. The complainant alleged that her daughter-in-law came out with a rod and assaulted her. However, during the bail hearing, the accused's counsel argued that the case does not involve illegal possession, as the complainant had willingly handed over possession based on an oral agreement. The counsel also showed some photographs that showed that Nitin and his family were already in possession of the property before July 10, 2025. The CCTV footage of July 14 showed the complainant's daughter entering the disputed property with people carrying rods and hammers. According to Nitin, a Will was bequeathed in favour of the accused, as per which he was reportedly the absolute owner of the property. It was submitted to the court that the accused and his family were being tortured by the complainant with the help of police, according to the report. 'After considering the facts and circumstances of the case, court is inclined to grant the bail to the accused Nitin Soni…," the judge said. (with ANI inputs) view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 14:54 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Twin rivers recede in Prayagraj, but admin remains cautious
1 2 3 4 5 6 Prayagraj: District authorities and residents living in low-lying areas heaved a sigh of relief after the water level of both Ganga and Yamuna started receding on Wednesday. Officials of the flood control department said while the water level of Yamuna at Naini was declining at a rapid pace, Ganga at Phaphamau and Chhatnag was showing a receding trend in the evening hours. The water level of Ganga and Yamuna receded by 10cm and 17cm at Chhatnag and Naini, respectively, on Wednesday. A senior official said: "The administration is maintaining a strict vigil and deployed teams at static locations accordingly. We have already activated 88 flood relief posts and deployed 44 Apda Sakhis to assist people in rural areas." He said the twin rivers were flowing 3m below the danger mark (84.73m for both) on Wednesday. At 4pm, the water level of Ganga at Phaphamau and Chhatnag was 81.81m and 80.69m respectively. At Naini, Yamuna was flowing at 81.28m. Rajapur resident Nitin said: "The receding trend is a big relief for all those living in low-lying areas. We had packed our baggage to move to a relief camp had the floodwater entered the low-lying zones." The declining trend has come as a huge relief for residents of Daraganj, Ganga Nagar, Rasoolabad, Salori, Chilla, Newada, and other areas.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Drunk man drives car onto railway platform in Gwalior, arrested
Bhopal: Heartbroken over his wife deserting him, 34-year-old Nitin Singh Rathore from Gwalior attempted a stunt that landed on the wrong side of the law in the early hours of July 10. A resident of the Adityapuram locality of Gwalior, Nitin in an inebriated condition drove his car onto platform number 1 of Gwalior on Thursday at around 3 am. RPF officers, including Sub-Inspector Ravindra Singh Rajawat, along with Shivsingh Yadav, Shakeel Khan, and Rakesh Sharma, who were patrolling the platform number 1, were shocked to see the white car hurtling down the platform from the Jhansi end towards the Agra end. They ran towards the car and stopped it. They asked the driver to step out of the car, and interrogated him. "My wife has left me... I could not tolerate the separation, and thus I consumed alcohol and drove onto the platform," Nitin told the officers. "As it was 3 am, the station was not crowded, thus there was no chaos as such. Our personnel spotted him as soon as he entered, and he was immediately rounded up. The accused was booked under relevant sections and arrested," RPF Gwalior police station incharge, Manoj Sharma, told TOI. The driver was arrested under the Railway Act, and the vehicle was seized. A medical examination at the district hospital confirmed that the driver was intoxicated. A case was registered against the driver under relevant sections of the Railway Act. They noticed a white car driving onto the platform.
India Today
11-07-2025
- India Today
Drunk man drives car on Gwalior railway platform looking for wife after fight
A man drove his car onto the Railway Platform in Gwalior on Thursday in search of his wife following a domestic 3 am, Sub-Inspector Ravindra Singh Rajawat was patrolling the platform with his team when they spotted a white car entering the platform from the Jhansi end and moving towards the Agra side. The sight of the vehicle shocked passengers waiting at the Rajawat immediately stopped the vehicle and questioned the driver. During interrogation, Nitin revealed that he had fought with his wife, who subsequently left him. Upset and under the influence of alcohol, he drove to the station hoping to find her there. Railway Police Force officers promptly removed the vehicle and took Nitin into custody under relevant sections of the Railway Act. His car was seized, and a medical examination confirmed that he was intoxicated at the time of the on the matter, Manoj Kumar, Public Relations Officer of Jhansi Railway Division, said, 'The youth was under the influence of alcohol and brought his car onto the platform. The RPF reached the spot immediately and apprehended him. Legal action is being taken under the relevant sections. There might be a wife-related issue, but bringing the vehicle onto the platform is wrong, and action is being taken against that.' - EndsWith inputs from Ajay Jha
