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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rohan Mehra's Emotional Tribute For Shefali Jariwala: ‘Your Sparkle Will Never Fade'
Last Updated: Shefali Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s with her bold and energetic performance in the music video Kaanta Laga. Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, best known for her crazy viral music video Kaanta Laga, has died in Mumbai. She was 42. The news of her sudden demise has shocked fans and people across the film and television industry. Many celebrities and co-stars have come forward to pay their heartfelt tributes. Actor Rohan Mehra, who had worked with Shefali on the web series Class of 2020, penned a note on Instagram Stories. Rohan posted two pictures with Shefali. In one photo, Shefali is seen embracing Rohan from behind, while in the other, Rohan is down on one knee, gently kissing her hand. See his post here: While it was first believed that Shefali died due to a cardiac arrest, a report by the news agency IANS mentioned that the Mumbai Police are now treating her death as suspicious. As part of their investigation, the police have started questioning her cook and domestic help. They are trying to understand what exactly happened in the hours leading up to her death. Shefali rose to fame in the early 2000s with her bold and energetic performance in the music video Kaanta Laga. The remix turned into a huge hit and she instantly became known as the Kaanta Laga Girl. Her popularity from the song opened more doors for her and she then acted in the 2004 film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi starring Salman Khan. In the years that followed, Shefali became a part of reality shows like Nach Baliye and later took part in Bigg Boss 13. Talking about her personal life, Shefali married music director Harmeet Singh, who is one half of the Meet Brothers duo, in 2004. However, their marriage did not last, and the two got divorced in 2009. She again found love in actor Parag Tyagi. After dating for almost four years, they got married in 2014. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Man shares how he lost 40 kg and built defined abs in 8 months: ‘Walking is literally a fat-loss cheat code'
Transforming your body takes more than just willpower, it requires a clear plan, dedication, and consistency. A man named Rohan Sethi transformed his body in just 8 months, dropping from 114 kg to 74 kg and building defined abs. In his June 25 Instagram post, he shared exactly what he did to achieve this incredible weight loss transformation. (Also read: Woman drops 5 kg in a month with ChatGPT's diet plan: Here's the exact prompt she used for her weight loss journey ) Check out how Rohan Sethi transformed his body from 114 kg to 74 kg in 8 months. (Instagram/@rohreborn) Let's take a look at his diet and workout plan: 1. Eating clean isn't enough Rohan explains that for a long time, he believed eating "healthy" was enough. But despite sticking to foods like oats and grilled chicken, his weight wouldn't budge. "You can eat all the grilled chicken and oats you want, but if you're not in a calorie deficit, you're not losing fat," says Rohan. "I was eating 'healthy'… but eating too much. Once I started tracking my intake, the fat finally came off." 2. Lift weights and stay consistent According to Rohan, lifting weights five times a week made all the difference. Cardio helped with fat loss, but resistance training helped him build muscle and avoid the "deflated" look. "Muscle is what gives your body shape. Without it, I would've looked soft and deflated," he shares. "I trained 5x a week. Nothing extreme. Just consistent effort." 3. Walk a lot Rohan didn't have time for multiple intense workouts a day. Instead, he committed to walking more than 10,000 steps daily and it worked. "Didn't have time for two workouts a day. But I did make time for steps, 10k+ every day," he writes. "It burned calories without killing recovery and kept my hunger in check. Walking is literally a fat loss cheat code." 4. Don't wait for motivation, build structure Rohan points out that he didn't rely on motivation to keep going. Instead, he built systems that made sticking to his goals easier, even on tough days. "Motivation fades. Systems stay," he says. "I planned my food. Trained even when I didn't feel like it. I didn't wait to 'feel ready', I moved anyway." 5. Don't fear the scale Rather than panicking during weight plateaus, Rohan made small, smart changes, like improving his sleep and adjusting his calories. "Weight stalled? I didn't panic," he notes. "I moved more. Slept better. Adjusted calories. Fat loss isn't linear. You plateau. But you push through. That's where most people quit. I didn't." 6. Track progress, even when it's uncomfortable Instead of obsessing over the mirror, Rohan relied on progress videos to keep himself motivated and see how far he'd come. "Progress videos > mirror selfies," he says. "Because when you're about to quit, watching week 1 clips reminds you: You are changing. And it's all worth it." Today, Rohan says he feels stronger, leaner, and more confident than ever. "Face fat gone. Confidence up. Shirt off, no more hiding," he says. "Not magic. Not luck. Just systems, patience, and not giving up when it got tough." Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
As Vision Gets Blurred & Sound Falls Silent, Touch Their Only Language
New Delhi: Rohan doesn't hear alarms. He doesn't see sunlight. But once he's up, his fingers do all the talking. A tap here, a squeeze there — that's how he eats, learns and laughs. Pushpa, too, figures life out one small step at a time. For every commute, she zooms in on her phone to read the blurry bus numbers she can't hear or clearly see. Both are deafblind — a condition that affects both hearing and sight to varying degrees. It's like being locked inside a box with no key, no window, no voice calling from outside. But ask them — or better yet, feel your way through their routines — and you'll see how they invent their way forward. Sense International India, a national organisation, supports individuals with deafblindness through partners across the country. Shrutilata Singh, network support specialist, Sense India, said, "Deafblindness is a communication barrier, a mobility challenge and a social hurdle, all rolled into one. The notion is the life of those who are deafblind is limited to their fingertips. But what is important is to make the most of what is possible beyond that. " You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi In Delhi, the National Association for the Blind is a key collaborator. Nandita Saran, principal, Preparatory School for the Blind & Centre for Multiple Disabilities at NAB, said, "Every year at least 60 deafblind city people get in touch with us, 500 have done so in the last two decades. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 넘고 PC만 있으면? 이 게임 완전 내 거임! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo But locating them is challenging due to a lack of awareness programmes. We focus on ability, not disability. Every touch, every gesture, every small skill learnt all adds up to a life of meaning. But yes, there is a need for a census and opportunities for such kids." As the world marks International Day for Deafblindness on June 27, aptly Helen Keller's birth anniversary, it's time to see how people like Rohan, Pushpa and Rupa are cut off from the world of sound and sight and yet connected through routine, touch and sheer will. Rohan was born in 2002, premature and fragile. His mother, Padma, remembers watching other babies laugh and respond to voices, while her son didn't. It took seven years of tests, doctors, and confusion before she got the answer: Rohan was completely deaf and blind. "Seven years to understand what was wrong, two more to figure out what to do next," recalled Padma. Her husband slipped into depression. Kin called Rohan a 'burden'. But Padma kept going, knocking on every school's door. Some said, "Only for blind", others, "Only for deaf". No one knew what to do with a child who was both. In 2011, NAB finally agreed to admit him. He began to bloom. He couldn't speak, see or hear but he could feel. Through touch, he learned to thread beads and make bracelets. "He may not study like other kids," Padma said, "but his hands are learning. And that's enough. We don't use words but we talk — with our hands and with our hearts." Pushpa is funny, sharp and always smiling. And funny. Try talking to her with the fan on and she stop you with "I can't hear you." Her disability certificate describes her as 67% disabled. School was a struggle. "I couldn't hear the teacher or see the board. I was always in the dark," she said. Pushpa still completed Class XII and made it to Delhi University. Then the pandemic hit. "Online classes?" she laughed. "I needed someone next to me to speak loudly. That just wasn't happening." Job rejections followed. "That's when I really felt left out." But Pushpa didn't fold. She found solace in baking. Today, at NAB, she makes muffins and cookies for the in-house café. "Whatever vision and hearing I have, I squeeze every bit out of it," she smiled. And Rupa. At 20, she's already lived a dozen lives. When she came to Saksham NGO at 7, she had faint vision and no hearing. By 10, both were gone. "I can't see anymore," she once sobbed to her teacher. She had fallen off a rooftop and suffered a skull fracture. She slowly adapted to a world of cues. She now recognises people by scent and floor vibrations. "Once," her teacher laughed, "during a test, she figured out I was talking to someone else just from the way the floor vibrated. That was when she quickly took the textbook and tried to cheat since she remembered the page-wise topics." Today, Rupa teaches other blind children how to stitch and leads a unit of disabled women in sewing and knitting. She and the others don't live quietly. They live fully — through gestures, vibrations, smells, routines and boundless determination. In a world that values sight and sound, Rohan, Pushpa, and Rupa represent the other kind of intelligence, the one that listens through the skin and speaks through the soul.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
How to pet-proof the living room without sacrificing on decor and style
Last Sunday my friends Meera and Rohan rang me up in a panic. They'd just paid for a pale‑grey sofa, but their indie dog Bruno thinks every new cushion is an extra chew toy. 'How do we keep the living room looking good?' they asked. The answer isn't to ban the dog from the sofa. It's to choose materials that forgive the occasional paw print and keep your style intact. 1. Pick strong Indian hardwoods Skip soft pine. Go for teak, acacia, or rosewood. These woods have tight grains that shrug off claw marks. Because they're solid, a quick sand and a wipe of clear, low‑VOC polish can erase most scratches. Always ask your carpenter to round off sharp corners so teeth and tails do less damage. 2. Safe finishes, happy lungs Old varnishes can smell like a paint factory. Water‑based, low‑VOC sealers are tougher than they look and kinder to everyone in the house. Choose a satin or matte look—tiny scratches blend right in. 3. Fabrics that forgive muddy paws Look for tightly woven microfibre, canvas, cotton twill or chenille. Most spills bead up before they soak in. A quick spray of fabric protector once every six months adds an extra shield. Give cushions, sofas and even rugs a light mist and wipe up messes with a damp cloth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What the Market May Be Getting Wrong About Nvidia Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo Small patterns are your secret friend: herringbone, tweed or speckled boucle hide fur far better than flat colours. And zip‑off covers make laundry day simple—just toss and wash. 4. Décor tweaks that make life easier • Toy control: Keep rattan or canvas baskets near the seating area so toys disappear in seconds. • Food and water zone: Sit bowls on a pretty tray or a slim stone slab; spills stay contained and it looks intentional. • Scratching instinct: Swap one side table for a rope‑wrapped post topped with a wooden tray. Your cat gets a scratch spot and you keep the surface for coffee mugs. • Throws on rotation: Keep two washable throws. When one's in the wash, the other covers the dog's favourite armrest. That same fabric protector spray works on floor runners too—perfect under the dining table where gravy meets wagging tails. 5. Hardware and accents that don't quit • Powder‑coated steel legs on tables shrug off teeth marks. • Non‑tipping ceramic planters survive excited tails. • Tempered‑glass tops handle the odd flying toy. 6. Expect a few scratches—and keep a tiny repair kit Even with smart choices, life happens. Store a matching wood touch‑up pen, a scrap of spare fabric and a gentle cleaner. Fix what you can, laugh off what you can't, and remember the house is full of love, not museum pieces. 7. A quick look ahead Designers are testing mushroom‑based 'leather' for stools—plant‑made and surprisingly claw‑resistant. Modular chair arms you can clip off and swap after a chewing spree are almost here. Furniture is learning to adapt as fast as our pets find new mischief. In all, pet-proofing chic isn't about plastic covers or endless 'No!' commands. It's choosing hardy Indian woods, safe finishes, stain-resistant fabrics, and décor accents that double as practical helpers. Build in forgiveness, keep a repair kit handy, and let the occasional scratch remind you that your home is full of life—and that's exactly how it should be. By: Archana Kumari, Lead, Brand Marketing, Pepperfry One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Sinar Daily
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Twiblings: How one couple welcomed two babies four months apart after a long IVF journey
After years of heartbreak and failed fertility treatments, Rohan and Kate Silva's dreams of expanding their family finally came true — not once, but twice — in just four months. The couple, who had endured 20 gruelling IVF procedures, experienced a breakthrough in Oct 2023 when Kate became pregnant. But their family's remarkable journey didn't end there. Just weeks after learning about her pregnancy, they also proceeded with a surrogacy arrangement in the United States — leading to the rare phenomenon known as twiblings: siblings born within weeks or months of each other. Their path to parenthood had been fraught with difficulty, including the devastating loss of their newborn daughter, Zola, in 2022 due to prematurity. What could have been four children remained at three, with eldest son Jozef, six, now joined by two more siblings born within the same year. Despite initially feeling hesitant about her pregnancy news, Kate and Rohan decided to move forward with their plans for surrogacy. The result was two children born four months apart — a phenomenon famously experienced by celebrity couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. For the Silvas, their twiblings were born just 17 weeks apart. Their story resonated widely, with many parents sharing similar experiences. Kate, who was already breastfeeding her newborn, was able to nurse the surrogate-born baby immediately. Photo : Instagram Their surrogate, Ava, a 34-year-old married mother of three from Mississippi, carried their embryo, transferred at a clinic in Los Angeles. She gave birth to the Silvas' baby on November 19, while Kate delivered their other child on July 24. The family travelled to Mississippi to be present for the birth, standing by Ava and her husband, Joe, in the delivery room. 'After our baby was born, Ava was crying with joy, Kate was crying with joy. We have pictures of them holding hands through the whole procedure,' Rohan shared in an interview with The Times, as reported by People. Kate, who was already breastfeeding her newborn, was able to nurse the surrogate-born baby immediately. Interestingly, they've chosen not to disclose which child came from the surrogate. 'I'm keen to talk about surrogacy, but for our babies, I think it's their right to talk when they're old enough about how they were born and conceived,' Rohan explained. The couple also addressed concerns they had faced from others. 'Some people did say to us, can you trust a surrogate? But then you meet the people that step forward to do this for others and you realise it's a kind of vocation for them,' he added. Rohan, a former senior policy adviser to ex-UK prime minister David Cameron, also spoke out against the stigma surrounding surrogacy, calling for greater understanding of the diverse ways families are formed today. 'We should just be glad that there's another loving family in the world,' he said. 'Families can come together in different ways — blended families, mixed families — and surrogacy is just one of those ways.' While twiblings is shorthand for twin siblings, it doesn't necessarily describe biological twins. Sometimes called Californian twins, the term also reflects California's prominence as a global hub for surrogacy services, backed by world-class clinics and progressive reproductive laws.
