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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nostalgia – Now available in limited edition at select stores
The idea for this article began, as many important quests do, with a VHS tape. I had found it while I was clearing out my old almirah. The tape labelled 'Hyderabad Trip and Quiz Broadcast' (in my mother's handwriting of course) was broken at one corner and gave off that peculiar smell of ageing plastic and unwinding magnetic tape. Naturally, I wanted it fixed. What followed was a month-long wild goose chase through the narrow gullies of Chandni Chowk and Daryaganj. The man who used to fix our VCR – a mercurial genius named 'Rosy' who smoked Wills Gold and cursed MTV for 'corrupting the youth' – had long since disappeared. I then scoured Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, and even shady establishments in Nehru Place. But none could guarantee that they could repair the tape. But by then, the tape had already done its work. I did not need to watch it, because I could remember everything, quite vividly. The jerky zooms, the grainy texture, sitting near Hussain Sagar Lake, answering a streak of tough quiz questions on national television. All the memories came flooding back, not in a single file, but in a battalion. It was, truly, a resplendent afternoon. But at the back of my mind, I felt a strange unease, a sneaky feeling that I was being manipulated by my own past. Or worse, by a curated version of it, which I was viewing through rose-tinted glasses. This led me to reflect upon the position that nostalgia holds in modern Indian life. It would be easy to dismiss all this rumination as overthinking. After all, isn't nostalgia supposed to be comforting? A warm bath for the soul, mildly tinged with melancholy but ultimately safe? Here, we must differentiate between two kinds of nostalgia: the nostalgia of remembering and the nostalgia of performance. True nostalgia, the nostalgia of remembering, is messy and it remembers not only the sweetness of the mango, but also the stringy bits stuck in your teeth. It includes the restlessness during power cuts, the needlessly corporal school punishments, and the sweet heartbreaks that now seem embarrassingly small but once loomed larger than life. It is not always pleasant, but it is still an integral part of us. It is after all our lived experience – an indelible memory that courses through our veins. However, what we are seeing nowadays is not nostalgia, but its performance, a commodified imposter that has been hollowed out and glossed over for mass appeal. And this demands an interrogation. Scroll through Instagram, and there it is: montages of '90s and '00s Indi-Pop music videos, lo-fi versions of Mile Sur Mera Tumhara, reels of Phantom Sweet Cigarettes, and old clippings of radio jockeys like Ayushmann Khurrana on Channel V. That stark Doordarshan logo, rotating like the Konark Wheel on an old Onida CRT screen, now appears on overpriced UNIQLO T-shirts. The irony is rich. The same generation that once rolled its eyes at DD's painfully slow newsreaders and monotones is now buying merchandise to celebrate it. It is like romanticising boarding school once you are safely out of range of its discipline. This imitation of the past, what one might call 'simulacral memory' (if one were paid by the syllable), does not invite reflection but encourages regression. It is not merely longing for the past, but longing for a past without difficulty. In allowing only the sugar, we are denying the salt, leading to a case of cognitive hyperglycemia. Why is this happening now? Partly because the past feels anchored and familiar compared to a dissatisfying present and an uncertain future. But the more we pine for the past, the more we flatten it and risk turning memory into a Pinterest moodboard. Another aspect is the institutionalization of nostalgia. It has been packaged into products for mass consumption. Your old Nataraj pencil now comes in a vintage collector's box. Shaktimaan action figures abound in stores. Even the palate has not been spared. There's a new gourmet startup selling 'maa ke haath ka achaar'. I tasted one, and it had more preservatives than love. This kind of nostalgia has a very specific consumer in mind – the middle to upper-middle-class urban Indian – who came of age in the post-liberalisation era. Theirs is usually a life of parts – pining for the (supposed) innocence of the past while struggling with the pangs of urban loneliness. They want to remember what their childhood felt like, without remembering what it cost. It is a kind of historical cosplay. Perhaps, the issue is not even the people, or nostalgia's corporatisation. It is the act of nostalgia itself. In small doses, it cures the fever of wistfulness, but we seem to have overdone it and made the present feel counterfeit. Well, here is the truth: the good old days weren't all that good. They were rife with their own problems, which we conveniently forget due to the tyranny of distance. The irony, of course, is that even my own recollections fall into this trap. When I walk past the park near my home, I remember cricket matches played with tennis balls. What I forget, conveniently, is how often those matches ended in minor fights, or in being told off by someone's angry parents. As for that VHS tape, I never could get it fixed. But I could not bring myself to throw it away either. So, today, it sits on my desk as an artefact of a different time. Some evenings I pick it up, run a thumb over the label, and let the images play out in my head sans filters, captions, or likes. This allows me to let nostalgia be what it once was, a personal murmur and not a product. Because memory, in its purest form, is not a brand but a silent bruise that we are wont to carry throughout our lives. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Andy Farrell gives update on Garry Ringrose after injury ‘you don't mess around with' rules him out of Lions v Australia
ANDY FARRELL revealed his star centre was far from Rosy after a bruising battle with the Brumbies. Advertisement 2 Andy Farrell has given an injury update on Garry Ringrose 2 Ringrose, right, will miss the Lions' opening Test against Australia Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Luke Cowan-Dickie was another player crocked after the English hooker was carted off following a bang on the head from lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto yesterday. That forced Faz to pull compatriot star Ringrose is expected to be fit for the second Test against Oz in Farrell added: 'Garry had headaches for a day and it carried on the next day. He went through concussion protocols and failed those. Advertisement Read More on Lions 'You don't mess around with these things. So, he is 12 days out and that puts him out of the first Test — but back in for the midweek game before the second Test.' Farrell also saw scrum-half Tomos Williams and utility back Elliot Daly sent home with injuries early in the trip — so more casualties were the last thing he needed. On Cowan-Dickie's prognosis, Farrell said: 'Luke got up straight away off the stretcher and was back to being his normal self. 'But it looked like a concussion and we will see how things pan out.' Advertisement Most read in Sport LCD, 32, who had treatment on the pitch before being taken off with his neck in a brace on a motorised buggy, has not been ruled out of the tour. But, with only two hookers left standing in Australia , George is required to cover Ireland duo Andy Farrell wants end to social media 'nonsense' after son Owen's Lions call News about Ringrose emerged just ahead of kick-off but did not reach Huw Jones before he came in to have a well-timed stormer. The Advertisement 'I'm really gutted for Garry but if that means that I get an opportunity next week, I'll obviously be very happy with that and try to grab it with both hands.' Ireland wing The Lions led 17-0 at half- time before White, Tuipulotu, Scott Cummings and Kelleher all got on the scoresheet before Farrell's grubber kick made the final score for Henry Pollock. Advertisement Pollock had been in a running battle with back-row Pete Samu, part of a Bordeaux side who mocked the 20-year-old after Northampton's But he had the last laugh here and is bang in contention for the Test 23
India.com
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Indores Golden Home! You Wont Believe The 24-Carat Opulence In This Viral Mansion
A strictly luxurious mansion in Indore has gone viral, mesmerising internet users with its sheer opulence. A tour of the mansion given by popular Instagram influencer Priyam Saraswat gives an exclusive insight into this incredible home, where 24-carat gold details cover nearly every surface, ranging from chandeliers to even switchboards. The tour, done with the owners' permission, immediately showcases a dramatic juxtaposition between the couple's humble personality and the flamboyance of their house. Beyond The Gilded Walls: A Vintage Gem Awaits The feeling of luxury even starts before stepping into the mansion. As the gates open, guests are met with a high-end motorcade of luxury cars topped by a beautiful 1936 vintage Mercedes. The owner jokingly calls the antique car his "real gold," setting the stage for the luxury inside. House adorned with 24 Carat GOLD in Indore, India — Rosy (@rose_k01) June 29, 2025 24-Carat Everywhere You Look! Inside, the mansion is nothing short of breathtaking. Chandeliers shimmer with golden accents, walls gleam with a metallic luster, and in a detail that has particularly astounded viewers, even the switchboards are 24-carat gold-plated. "I see a lot of gold," an astonished Saraswat exclaims during the tour. The owner, with a smile, confirms, "This is all real. 24-carat. We've used it in every corner, from decor to sockets." The scale of extravagance is bigger than the shiny interiors. The owners opened up on their home having 10 enormous bedrooms, a private cowshed, and well-manicured lawns. During an interview, the owner presented an emotional account of how they made it from poor backgrounds to this monumental show of wealth. This "Gold Mansion" is not just a luxurious house but a testament to an original vision and a truly stunning makeover, and it makes it an undeniable web sensation.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Athletes aren't born, they're scientifically made here
Chennai: Hailing from a poor family in Thanjavur, 28-year-old Rosy Meena Paulraj, a national gold medallist in pole vault in 2022 with 4.2m and bronze medallist in the Asian Games, struggled to keep her aspirations alive for the Olympics. Rehabilitation, training, and nutritional support were simply unaffordable in private centres. Her Olympic dream got a fresh lease of life as the Tamil Nadu govt launched a cutting-edge Sports Science Centre — the first of its kind in the state — in the heart of the city to sculpt world-class athletes through science and precision. Inaugurated a month ago by sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the 3-crore facility set up by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) is already attracting medal-winning athletes like Rosy. Located at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the centre offers everything under one roof: biomechanics analysis, reflex calculator, sprint training with automated timers on 40-metre tracks, and cryotherapy (ice/heat) rehab. It also offers massage therapy, sports nutrition, ball and rubber balancing, and psychological counselling, with over ten staff members taking on different roles. Around 25 athletes train here daily in disciplines ranging from fencing and kite surfing to javelin and pole vault, apart from sprint. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "For pole vault, the initial run and body posture are key. In this centre, the real-time camera helps with identifying delays in the initial thrust. The coach here helps me correct it," said Rosy, who trains here every evening at 4 pm. She also receives strength training and cardio here. As it is located right in the Nehru Stadium, athletes can stay in the hostel to train whenever they want. Nineteen-year-old P Aravindhan, who participated in the World Fencing Championship, said he is training here to recover from a knee injury. "They do cryotherapy, generating ice through the machine. Apart from this, balancing training and rope strength training are also done. The facility helps in overall improvement," he said. The centre is free for international, national, and state event athletes who are in the high-performance category. The rest need to pay up to Rs 5,000 for 10 sessions. Saju Joseph, manager of the centre, said recovery is an important factor in sports, apart from training. "We study injury patterns and provide not just corrective treatment but also identify the cause. If athletes are wrong in posture, it could hurt a certain muscle. Hence, we correct the posture," he said, adding that injury recovery involves massage training. "We have psychologists to understand why some athletes have a delay in initial thrust during a sprint when the gun shoots, and relieve related anxiety," he said. In this centre, nutritionists also provide food suggestions to help athletes reduce carbs and improve protein intake. "TN athletes at home naturally consume idly, dosa, poori, or pongal as breakfast. This doesn't have any protein. We recommend small changes with the addition of chickpeas, soya, chicken, egg, and beef, which could increase protein intake and strength. We also follow it up in this centre every day when they come," said J Lavanya, sports nutritionist at the centre. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A Dalit life, translated by a Dalit voice
Throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, Malayalam cinema's history credited MK Kamalam as the first woman to have played the role of a protagonist. Kamalam had debuted in Balan (1938), the first Malayalam talkie. But 10 years before Balan released in theatres, Vigathakumaran, a silent film directed by JC Daniel, premiered in Thiruvananthapuram's Capitol tent; starring PK Rosy — a Dalit woman — in the lead role. But Rosy's legacy was cast aside due to her caste identity. At the premiere in Capitol tent, stones were hurled at the screen by the audiences who couldn't accept Rosy playing the role of an upper caste Nair woman. The violence followed Rosy home, as dominant caste men attempted to harass her and had set her thatched hut on fire. She was then forced to flee Kerala and seek refuge in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, where she spent the next sixty years of her life, away from the public eye. This casteist history of Malayalam cinema was compiled by Kunnukuzhy S Mani, over 50 years of his journalistic career, and was published as a book titled PK Rosy Malayala Cinimayude Amma in 2019. Thirunangai Press LLP released this book in Tamil on May 16, in Chennai, titled PK Rosy Malayala Cinimavin Thai, translated by James Mark Peter.
