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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
'Villagers suspect adulterated ghee in dish': Over 70 fall ill after eating prasad in Madhya Pradesh; 15 hospitalised
BHOPAL: More than 70 people fell ill after consuming a sweet dish distributed as prasad during a religious ceremony in Bhind district. Incident was reported from Amlehdi village under Barohi police station area on Monday evening. Fifteen people were admitted to the district hospital. On receiving the report, Authorities rushed to the village late at night to provide medical assistance. The prasad was prepared using ghee purchased from a local grocery store. The ghee used for preparations reportedly lacked standard quality marks. Villagers suspect adulteration in the ghee used for making the dish. Radhakrishna Tomar, a resident of Amlehdi, had organized a puja for his 11-month-old son Shaurya around noon on Monday. About 10 kg of flour was used to make 'puas' distributed among the villagers as prasad. Within hours of eating the prasad, people began experiencing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Officials say all patients are now stable and out of danger. Samples of the ghee, puas, and other food items have been sent for laboratory testing. A health camp will be conducted in the village for three days to monitor residents' health. Following the incident, the grocery shop owner reportedly shut down the shop and went into hiding. Authorities have promised strict action against those found responsible once the lab results are received. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Gazette
6 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
NDRF to launch annual Mountaineering Program to boost disaster response in hills: DG Piyush Anand
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has decided to make its mountaineering program an annual exercise to strengthen rescue preparedness in high-altitude areas, the force's Director General Piyush Anand announced on Thursday. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the third NDRF Mountaineering Expedition, 'Shaurya', Anand said the move aimed to train rescuers to tackle disasters in India's mountainous regions, where such emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe. 'We have decided to launch this campaign (Mountaineering Program) annually... Natural disasters are common in the hilly states of India, and their frequency and severity are increasing,' Anand said. He highlighted the urgent need for operational readiness in terrains that are prone to landslides, avalanches, earthquakes, and flash floods. The mountaineering expeditions, he said, were crucial in ensuring that NDRF teams remain physically and mentally prepared for complex rescue missions at high altitudes. 'Our team must be prepared as first responders. This step is to improve our readiness,' he added. Referring to the most recent training expedition, the DG said it helped NDRF personnel gain hands-on experience in harsh conditions. 'This was our third expedition, so our rescuers understood that if we had to carry out a rescue operation in high-altitude areas tomorrow, we would be able to handle it without any issues,' he said. Meanwhile, on June 16, Union Home Minister Amit Shah applauded the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Disaster Response Forces (NDRF) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) for bringing India closer to becoming a global leader in disaster management. Addressing the Conference held at the Relief Commissioners of States, Union Territories and Disaster Response Forces, Shah said 'It is a matter of joy for all of us that within 10 years, these three institutions, NDMA, NDRF and CDRI, have brought India closer to becoming a global leader in the field of disaster management. NDMA has done a great job in structuring policy matters, doing research work, delivering articles of various types of studies to the people, making many apps and overall coordination of policy has created its image in the entire country, has also earned fame and respect. SDRF has also played a huge role in the structure of I say that India is on the verge of becoming a global leader, then we have also gained a lot of fame and acceptance at the global level through the CDRI...' Shah said. He further stated that the last 10 years will be remembered as India's transitional period where achievements were made in the areas of capacity, speed, efficiency and accuracy. (ANI)
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"In my 32 years, nobody's ever talked to me about any ideology": Rahul Bose on claims of political bias narratives in Bollywood
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Cinema is believed to have the power to influence the masses, and Bollywood, the cornerstone of the Hindi film industry, has frequently faced criticism for allegedly leaning towards certain political ideologies. Addressing such claims, actor Rahul Bose strongly rejected the notion of a left-wing bias in Bollywood. Reflecting on his three-decades-long career, he said that not once has a filmmaker or producer ever questioned or discussed his personal ideology during casting or discussions. Actor Rahul Bose has been in the film industry for over three decades. His diverse filmography ranges from Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' to Bollywood's patriotic drama--'Shaurya'. He is also known for his works in Bengali cinema, which include critically acclaimed films like 'Anuranan', 'Antaheen' and others. In an interview with ANI, the actor reflected on the criticism of Bollywood for incorporating left-wing ideologies in its film narratives. He called such reports false, saying that the film industry has always been 'art-centric'. 'In my 32 years, nobody's ever talked to me about left-wing ideology, never or for that matter, any ideology. I can tell you this. Everybody is there. You can just sort things out. It's not even an issue. I've never been asked what my ideology is. Never. For casting, for discussions,' Rahul Bose told ANI. The 'Dil Dhadkne Do' actor said that artists are always presented with two choices in Bollywood: to do the film or not. Bose appeared to be surprised by the ongoing narrative of political ideologies' involvement in the filmmaking decisions, as he claims to have never faced such situations in his entire film career, during which he shared screens with veteran stars like Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and others. 'Either you like it, you want to do my film, or you don't do my film. It is always art-centric. In 32 years, I don't know what people are thinking. In 32 years, I've worked with everybody. I've worked with the seniors like Paresh, Naseer, Shabana and all of them. I've worked with, you know, 22-year-old kids. Never has it appeared,' said Bose. The actor said that the filmmakers focus more on finding the 'truth' in the scenes than on highlighting the political ideologies in the movie scripts. Rahul Bose, 'It's always about how do we find the truth in the scene. It's always about how can we make the scene better. Always. Even with the director. Never have I discussed political ideology in 32 years.' However, the actor confessed that performing some movie roles creates a dilemma in his life. This includes his iconic character in the star-studded film 'Dil Dhadakne Do'. He played the role of Priyanka Chopra's orthodox husband in the film. 'He was bad enough. He was obnoxious. I kept telling Zoya, I said, who are you making me play? I've spent 22 years on gender equality. In real life. I said, I spent 22 years doing this, and now you're making me say this NGO Rahul has fainted,' said Bose. Rahul Bose is currently the President of the Indian Rugby Football Union. Under Bose Rugby India, the inaugural edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) in India started on June 15. RPL is the first franchise-based league in the world, and in its opening edition, it has six founding franchises: Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers. (ANI)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Samar Khan says Kay Kay Menon's viral clip from 'Shaurya' was taken out of context: ‘It's like calling Gabbar Singh from Sholay a hero'
Filmmaker Samar Khan is all set to return to the spotlight with 'Chhal Kapat – The Deception', a murder mystery premiering on OTT on June 6. His 2008 release 'Shaurya' continues to remain in the spotlight after a courtroom scene featuring Kay Kay Menon went viral online. However, the video was taken out of context—something Samar has never liked to address. Nonetheless, he has now opened up about the intention behind the scene and how it went viral with a completely different interpretation. Kay Kay Menon's scene from Shaurya 00:59 Any Director Can Make Mistakes, I Choose Roles Based On Scripts: Kay Kay Menon On Picking Shekhar Home Shaurya is a courtroom drama starring Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The film made waves for its powerful themes and explosive climax. At the centre of the storm was a searing monologue delivered by Kay Kay Menon's character, Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Khan expressed his discomfort over how the essence of the film has been misrepresented online. He admitted that he had outgrown Shaurya many years ago but still feels proud of the film. 'But what people make of it is out of my control. People ask me about it on Twitter and other platforms, but I never respond. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Anything I say would be taken out of context,' he shared. Samar about clickbait culture The clip featuring Rudra's monologue is often portrayed as a moment of righteous heroism. But for Khan, this popular interpretation completely misses the point. 'Unfortunately, many of those who share that scene haven't watched the scenes before or after. It's like isolating Gabbar Singh from Sholay and calling him a hero. Villains often come off as more attractive. Even with someone like Shah Rukh Khan , who has done countless romantic roles, people still remember him for Darr or Baazigar. As creators, we have to detach ourselves from how our work is received or reinterpreted,' he explained. He didn't hold back while discussing the role social media plays in reshaping narratives. He called it a clickbait culture driven by short attention spans. About Samar's recent production venture Chhal Kapat 'Chhal Kapat – The Deception' is directed by Ajay Bhuyan and features Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva in key roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shaurya Director Samar Khan On Viral Kay Kay Menon Clip: 'Like Calling Gabbar A Hero'
Last Updated: Shaurya director Samar Khan says the viral scene featuring Kay Kay Menon is misunderstood and compares it to calling Gabbar Singh from Sholay a hero. Filmmaker Samar Khan, known for acclaimed web series like The Test Case and Avrodh, is returning with a brand-new murder mystery, Chhal Kapat – The Deception, set to premiere on ZEE5 on June 6. But while he readies for this gripping new chapter, the shadow of his most iconic work as a director—Shaurya (2008)—continues to follow him in the digital age. Shaurya, a courtroom drama starring Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal, and Jaaved Jaaferi, was India's response to A Few Good Men. Much like Jack Nicholson's unforgettable 'You can't handle the truth" moment, Shaurya featured a fiery monologue by Kay Kay Menon's Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh in the climax. But while the scene was meant to expose unchecked authority, social media has since spun it into something else entirely—celebrating Rudra as a misunderstood hero. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Khan addressed how the film's meaning has been distorted online. 'I have outgrown Shaurya many years ago," he said. 'I'm still proud of the film, but what people make of it is out of my control. People ask me about it on Twitter and other platforms, but I never respond. Anything I say would be taken out of context." He admitted that the viral resurgence of Rudra's monologue troubles him, not because it's being talked about—but because it's being misunderstood. 'Unfortunately, many of those who share that scene haven't watched the scenes before or after. It's like isolating Gabbar Singh from Sholay and calling him a hero. Villains often come off as more attractive. Even with someone like Shah Rukh Khan, who's done countless romantic roles, people still remember him for Darr or Baazigar. As creators, we have to detach ourselves from how our work is received or reinterpreted," he explained. Khan also weighed in on social media's role in amplifying out-of-context moments. 'It's all about clickbait and short attention spans now. That's how people engage—quick clips, loud monologues, and controversy." As Shaurya continues to provoke debate years after its release, Khan is focused on his next project. Chhal Kapat – The Deception is a murder mystery led by Shriya Pilgaonkar and directed by Ajay Bhuyan. The series also stars Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva. With Chhal Kapat, Khan steps into darker, twistier territory—this time hoping that the audience sticks around for the full story, not just a viral slice. First Published:
