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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
KGF Babu coughs up Rs 40 lakh road tax for two Rolls-Royces
BENGALURU: Transport officials have collected nearly Rs 40 lakh in pending road tax from businessman and politician Yusuf Sharif aka KGF Babu, for plying two Maharashtra-registered luxury cars in Karnataka. Babu owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom and Rolls-Royce Ghost that he, officials said, bought from actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. A team led by Joint Commissioner of Transport Shobha went to Babu's house in Vasanth Nagar on Wednesday, and told him that he has to shell out nearly Rs 40 lakh, including penalty for late payment, for the two cars. 'For any vehicle registered outside Karnataka, the owner must pay road tax here if they are found operating the vehicle for more than a year. Babu has been using the vehicles for nearly two years. RTO officials collected enough evidence against Babu,' Shobha said. Officials said Babu initially claimed that he was not using the vehicles in Karnataka permanently, and they would be sent back to Maharashtra, but later paid the tax. 'One car had Rs 19.73 lakh in pending tax, while the other had Rs 18.53 lakh. He paid the tax and penalty for late payment for both vehicles at once,' Shobha said.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Review: Shape of an Apostrophe by Uttama Kirit Patel
Uttama Kirit Patel's Shape of an Apostrophe is a novel which enjoys making the reader aware of the trauma-related baggage that human beings carry with them, their correspondent responses and coping mechanisms, and how it all shows up in the most unexpected ways in the choices we make. The narrative opens with the newly wed protagonist Lina, who lives in the UAE, and is full of doubts about fulfilling what society considers her inescapable biological destiny as a woman – to become a mother. Having recently lost her doting father who raised her as a single parent, she is struggling to express and come to terms with her grief even as she encounters the innumerable ways in which a woman's body is made the subject of constant interrogation in a patriarchal society, particularly one that thrives on the control of female desire. This is made manifest through Lina's experiences in her in-laws' palatial home where she now lives. It also comes across through her dead mother's musings during her own pregnancy, and through the many tribulations faced by Shobha, the daughter of Raja, the family caretaker. Palace as prison: Shape of an Apostrophe examines the innumerable ways in which a woman's body is made the subject of constant interrogation in a patriarchal society. (Shutterstock) 287pp, ₹455; Hachette India This is not to say that the novel is a heavy read. Patel adopts a tone that is simultaneously humorous and tragic as she depicts the trials of everyday existence for women across social strata in a postmodern world. This is particularly true in the moments when Lina navigates through her own pregnancy without the guidance of a stable maternal figure. At a meeting of a mothers group called Calm Palm Parents, she wanted to ask 'whether labour would rip the lips of her vagina ten feet apart'. But the very thought of uttering the V word calls to mind the wait staff at her in-laws' dinner parties; people 'crucial to the spectacle yet too dirty to touch silverware without gloves'. The author has a way with words and the narrative tone is both witty and devastating in its truth telling. The book's title itself refers to Lina's description of a girl she met while dispersing her father's ashes at Haji Ali in Mumbai: '[she] is the shape of an apostrophe, that little symbol which stood in the place of letters that had disappeared'. The prose takes on a slow rhythmic cadence where Lina is introspecting about her art, musing about the Indian diaspora in the UAE, and thinking back to the earlier days of her relationship with Ishaan, who is now her husband. But in the sections where she encounters resistance from her mother-in-law, Meenakshi, (whose perspective is also shared) about the life choices she makes and how she feels about living in a place that never quite feels like home, the prose becomes heavy, even claustrophobic. This reflection of Lina's mental landscape shows up in the portions about the life stories of Shobha and Meenakshi too. Author Uttama Kirit Patel (Courtesy the publisher) At the beginning of the narrative, Patel shares a note explaining that there are 'two ways to read a story' and urges the reader to carry this notion ahead as they delve deeper into the fictional universe that she has created. However, what you encounter is not a straightforward examination of the duality that characterises the human experience but the presentation of a multiplicity of perspectives, all of which seem valid and worthy of empathy. In the end, apart from Patel's beautiful prose, it is this acuity that makes Shape of an Apostrophe a rewarding read. Simar Bhasin is a literary critic and research scholar who lives in Delhi. Her essay 'A Qissa of Resistance: Desire and Dissent in Selma Dabbagh's Short Fiction' was awarded 'Highly Commended' by the Wasafiri Essay Prize 2024.
Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka: Benefits denied at Anganwadis due to technical malfunctions in new facial recognition system
The FRS app also mandates OTP from the beneficiaries to register them on the app. An anganwadi worker from Udupi, Shobha, said, due to recent financial scams a lot of people are scared to share any OTPs sent to them.
Pink Villa
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
7 Ektaa Kapoor shows that went off air due to low TRPs: Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye to Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil
Ektaa Kapoor has been a transformative force in Indian television, consistently producing hit shows that have left a lasting legacy. She has introduced new talent who gained popularity through her daily soap operas. Many of her shows have enjoyed long runs, becoming a staple in the audience's routine. However, there are a few productions of hers that did not perform as well as anticipated, even with a talented cast and engaging storylines. Here are 7 Ektaa Kapoor shows that went off air due to low TRPs 1- Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye remains one of the known shows of Television as it featured Sonali Bendre as the lead actress. The show starred Sonali as Shobha and Apurva Agnihotri as Vikram in lead roles. The journey revolves around Shobha's life who gets cheated by her husband and then embarks on a new journey of self-discovery. Vikram inspires her to build an identity. This show aired on Life OK. Despite a progressive storyline and fresh pairing, the show went off air within 5 months. It aired on October 7, 2014 and went off air on March 6, 2015. 2- Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil Starring Arjun Bijlani and Drashti Dhami, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil was one of those shows which resonated with the audience when it premiered on November 7, 2016. It was also shot in many locations outside India. The show aired on Star Plus. Considering the popularity of the lead actors, the show was expected to have a long run. However, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil ended within a year. The last episode of the show aired on June 30, 2017. 3- Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum starred Karan Kundrra and Saanvi Talwar in lead roles. In this show, Karan played Rahul, a rockstar son of a famous musician, who is also a singer, falls in love with a simple girl Manvi (played by Saanvi). The show premiered on &TV on October 26, 2015. It used to air from Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM. However, this Ektaa Kapoor-produced musical drama went off air in just 10 months as the TRPs were too low. The show concluded on August 24, 2016. 4- Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do Another Ektaa Kapoor show that didn't last too long, like her other shows. Despite having a star-studded cast like Mona Singh and Mohammed Iqbal Khan, the show went off within 4 months. It aired from Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony TV. However, due to low ratings, it was taken down. The show premiered on October 20, 2015 and the final episode aired on January 29, 2016. 5- Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan was a show based on a friendship and a love triangle. It showcases the journey of three friends who come from different cultural backgrounds, and the plot then takes a turn into a love triangle. The show starred Shritama Mukherjee, Gautam Gupta, and Vibhav Roy in lead roles. It aired on Star Plus. The new story did not resonate with the fans. Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan aired on September 28, 2005 and went off air within 4 months on January 2, 2016. 6- Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai featured Sumana Das and Aman Verma as leads. The show aired on Sony TV. It premiered on October 6, 2009, and went off air within 4 months. The last episode premiered on February 24, 2010. The story of the show revolves around the journey of 3 sisters who struggle to achieve their goals. 7- Daayan Daayan, a supernatural fictional drama, starred Tina Dutta and Mohit Malhotra in lead roles. This show aired on &TV and the first episode went live on December 15, 2018. Daayan failed to impress the audience with its storyline and went off air within 7 months. The last episode aired on July 28, 2019.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Make all arrangements for Brahmotsavam: MP
Anantapur: MP Ambika Lakshminarayana on Friday visited Googudu village in Narpala mandal in connection with the Googudu Kullai Swamy Brahmotsavam. He inspected the traffic parking areas and the mineral water plant being constructed with the funds of the MP. He also inspected the drainage facility, newly laid borewell and pipeline works being constructed with the funds of the Zilla Parishad. He toured the entire village and issued appropriate instructions to the officials regarding sanitation. He asked the DSP about the steps to be taken for traffic control. He instructed the temple EO Shobha to make arrangements so that the devotees do not face any inconvenience. The MPDO and AE RWS have been instructed to take up the sanitation work intensively from Saturdat and complete the work within two days. The AE Electricity has been instructed to provide uninterrupted power supply during the Brahmotsavam period. Senior TDP leaders Alam Venkata Narasa Naidu, Akula Anjaneyulu, Jaffer Vali, Narasimhulu, Rajanna, Obulesu and others participated in this programme.
