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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Pune BBA student uses lighter in bid to steal petrol from bike, triggers fire; 200 rescued
Pune: A 20-year-old BBA student's attempt to steal petrol from a motorcycle and use a lighter to check the fuel he had spilled in the process triggered a fire at the entrance of a commercial building in Wadgaon Sheri, putting the lives of at least 200 people at risk and damaging six two-wheelers. The Pune fire brigade rescued the people from Shrushti complex around 1am on Monday. No one was injured, Chandannagar police said. There was a religious function on the third floor of the building. Around 200 people were asleep on the third floor when the fire broke out. Later on Monday, the Chandannagar police arrested the student, a resident of Sanjay Park in Vimannagar, for setting the two-wheelers on fire. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "The student had gone to Wadgaon Sheri to meet a friend on his scooter. While returning home, his scooter ran out of fuel. He halted near the commercial building around 12.30am and saw two-wheelers parked at the entrance of the building," said senior inspector Seema Dhakane of the Chandannagar police. "He decided to steal fuel from one of the parked two-wheelers. Though he managed to open the fuel pipe of one motorcycle and started stealing the petrol, he spilled some of it. As the area did not have lights, the student lit his lighter to see the petrol," Dhakane said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo "As soon as he ignited the lighter, the petrol caught fire, and the flames reached the fuel tank of the motorcycle. Following this, the flames engulfed all the two-wheelers parked near the motorcycle," he said. Four fire tenders reached the spot and doused the flames, but some plastic and wooden material kept in the windows of the building caught fire. Fire station officer Vijay Bhilare said: "Six two-wheelers parked at the entrance of the building were gutted. Thick, black smoke emanating from the fire spread across the building floors, blocking all entry and exit points. The people stuck in the building made frantic calls for help." Fire officers Nitin Temgire and Sanjay Jadhav, along with their team members, carried out the rescue operations. Bhilare told TOI: "The windows of the building started melting because of the intense heat of the fire. We broke the window glass panes and rescued the people using ropes and ladders. Some people were brought down using the staircase."
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
From TV Star to Taxi Driver - Jung Ga Eun's Bold Move Shocks Everyone
When Life Throws Lemons - Jung Ga Eun 's Unexpected Career Switch Jung Ga Eun, who once dazzled us on TV screens, is now making headlines for something totally unexpected. After her divorce and some tough financial times, she's become the first-ever female taxi driver at her company since it was founded in 1965! Seriously, imagine your favorite K-drama star suddenly picking you up in a cab-mind-blowing, right? She didn't just wake up and decide to drive taxis. Jung Ga Eun had to hustle hard. She called up multiple taxi companies, only to be told "we don't hire women" or "no part-timers allowed." It's like those old-school Bollywood movies where the heroine has to fight the system just to get a job! But she didn't give up. Balancing single motherhood, her entertainment gigs, and now taxi driving, she finally found a company open to hiring part-timers-and broke a 60-year-old gender barrier in the process. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo by Taboola by Taboola Breaking Stereotypes and Making History At her job interview, the company explained their pay system-no daily quotas, just a fixed salary, plus incentives if you do well. The real kicker? She's their first female driver ever. That's like being the first woman to play cricket for a men's team in your city-total boss move! Jung Ga Eun even shared that her own dad was a taxi driver, so she knows the ropes and has a natural flair for service. It's not just about making ends meet; she's showing everyone that women can do any job, even in fields that are still considered "men only" in many parts of Asia. Real Talk - Why Her Story Hits Home For a lot of young people, especially in our part of the world, career paths rarely go as planned. Family drama, money issues, and society's expectations can throw us off track. Jung Ga Eun's journey is a reminder that it's okay to start over, even if it means taking a job that surprises everyone around you. She's not just working for herself-she's setting an example for her daughter and for every young person who feels stuck or judged for their choices. If a TV star can shift gears and drive a cab with pride, what's stopping the rest of us from chasing new dreams? She's still facing challenges-her company's manager even hinted that just having the license isn't enough, and there's more training before she can actually hit the road. But that's life, right? Nothing worth doing is ever easy. This story feels super relatable. Whether you're hustling for your first job, switching careers, or just trying to make your family proud, Jung Ga Eun's bold move is proof that courage and resilience matter more than anyone's opinion. After all, in both Korea and here, breaking stereotypes and chasing dreams is what our generation does best.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival: Here's why AI filmmaking is stealing the spotlight
When AI Writes the Script - The Big Debate at Bucheon The 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) is making waves, and not just for its wild genre films. This year, the hottest topic is artificial intelligence. From international AI film competitions to hands-on workshops and a major conference, BIFAN is going all-in on exploring what happens when machines start making movies. The opening film, ' Finding Him ,' directed by Piotr Winiewicz, is a total game-changer. The script? Written by an AI that binge-watched every Werner Herzog film ever made. Imagine an AI trying to capture the quirky, philosophical style of a legendary director - and then humans actually filming it, word for word, with no edits. That's the kind of experiment that makes you wonder: are we witnessing the birth of a new kind of cinema, or just a high-tech gimmick? The Human Touch vs. Machine Logic by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo Winiewicz didn't set out to copy Herzog or poke fun at him. Instead, he wanted to see what happens when you let AI loose on the creative process. The result? A story about a mysterious death in a fictional German city, narrated in a documentary style that feels eerily Herzog-like. But here's the twist: the AI's original title was 'A Surprisingly Ordinary Dreaming Hero.' Not exactly mind-blowing, right? This is where things get real for young creators. We expect AI to show us wild, impossible worlds, but sometimes it just spits out something... ordinary. It's a reminder that, for now, AI can remix what it's learned, but it can't quite leap into the unknown the way a human can. The film doesn't just show off tech - it asks us to question what's real, what's fake, and how much we trust the stories we're told, especially in a world flooded with social media and deepfakes.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remembering Shefali Jariwala: The girl who lived, danced, and loved with all her heart
On June 27, the music fell silent. Shefali Jariwala, the face that made an entire generation swing to the beats of 'Kaanta Laga,' passed away at the age of 42, following a suspected cardiac arrest. Declared dead upon arrival at the hospital, her sudden demise sent a wave of shock across the entertainment industry and beyond. But those who knew her, worked with her, and loved her, remember her not just as the 'Kaanta Laga girl,' but as someone who was full of life, dreams, and substance. 'We found our doll on a scooter ride' – Filmmaker Vinay Sapru remembers discovering Shefali Filmmaker Vinay Sapru, who co-directed the iconic remix video with Radhika Rao, recalled their first meeting like it happened yesterday. 'We discovered her when she was just 19. It wasn't a structured casting process—it was destiny,' he told ETimes. 'We were driving on Linking Road when a scooter came up next to us. A mother was riding, and a young girl was hugging her from behind. Radhika and I looked at each other and said, 'That's our girl.'' When they stopped her at a signal and handed her their card, Shefali revealed she was an engineering student with no experience in front of the camera. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo 'Still, she came to our office the very next day,' Vinay said, smiling. 'She was all energy and heart. No training, but full of life. That innocence, those kisses she blew at the camera—she was exactly what we had imagined. We knew we had found our doll.' A story that stayed etched in Vinay's heart was from Shefali's birthday rehearsal. 'She'd just received a pair of white jeans from her sister. We told her to take the day off and celebrate. But she insisted on working,' he recalled. 'She said, 'How I spend my birthday sets the tone for my year.' At the end of rehearsals, her brand-new white jeans were covered in mud. Her eyes welled up when she saw them. But she smiled and said, 'This is the best birthday I've had—rehearsing and cutting cake with all of you.' That's the kind of girl she was.' Parag Tyagi Pens Heartbreaking Note for Late Wife Shefali Jariwala: 'Love You Till Eternity' Vinay reflected on the shoot schedule, which spanned just three tight days. 'We'd pack up at 2 am and be back at 7 am. But Shefali never missed a beat. She knew the entire song revolved around her. She gave it everything she had.' What started with a spontaneous scooter sighting turned into one of Indian pop culture's most iconic music videos. 'Within three months, she became the nation's crush,' he said. 'Twenty years later, people still refer to her as the Kaanta Laga girl. She wanted that. She once told me, 'I want to be remembered that way forever.' And she will be.' 'She came with cakes and dreams just 20 days ago' Their final meeting was filled with laughter and planning. 'Just 20 days ago, she visited us with cakes and pastries from her favorite Japanese bakery,' Vinay recalled. 'She said, 'I've had an incredible 20 years... now let's plan the next 20.'' They spoke for hours, discussing new songs, live events, and a fresh creative chapter. 'Everything was falling into place,' he said. 'And now she's gone. Maybe it's true—God takes His favourites early.' With a heavy heart, he added, 'People have asked us to make Kaanta Laga 2 or 3. We never could. And now, we never will. We're retiring the song—like a jersey number—because it belonged to her. It always did.' 'She was a happy soul who loved life' – Shreyas Talpade shares his memories Actor Shreyas Talpade, who worked with Shefali in the ALTBalaji comedy Baby Come Naa, remembered her as 'inherently simple and deeply attached to her family.' 'She became more active on social media during our shoot and soon mastered it,' he told ETimes. 'She was chilled out about work and loved spending quality time with her loved ones. A happy person, full of life. What happened is just too shocking. I pray her family finds strength during these incredibly difficult times.' 'I used to call her Chupdi, my Chupdi' – Hindustani Bhau on their sibling-like bond Vikas Fhatak, popularly known as Hindustani Bhau, became close to Shefali during Bigg Boss 13. 'She was like a sister, like a daughter to me,' he told ANI, his voice trembling. 'I used to call her Chupdi—my Chupdi. That bond was real.' Bhau recalled her strength and described her as 'a daughter who had the heart and responsibility of a son.' He added, 'She took care of her entire family. She had a heart attack, but her heart was never weak.' Their memories together are now painful reminders of her absence. 'Her number is still saved in my mother's phone. But it doesn't ring anymore. That silence... it breaks you,' he said. On Rakshabandhan, she would surprise him with gifts. 'I have so many memories. I cry just thinking of them,' he admitted. 'Why did she have to go like this? All we can do now is pray for her peace.' 'She was a superstar from day one' – Mika Singh bids farewell Singer Mika Singh, who featured alongside Shefali in the hit track Honthon Pe Bas, expressed his sorrow outside the funeral. 'She achieved stardom at an age when most people are still figuring out who they are,' he said. 'Shefali wasn't just a pretty face—she was a performer, a magnet. Whether it was fans or directors, everyone loved her. Wherever she went, she left a mark.' Speaking about her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, Mika said, 'Her mother was inconsolable. Parag... he's shattered. My heart breaks for him. She was his world.' He ended with a poignant reminder: 'Stars like Shefali never die. They live on in our hearts. She was a superstar from day one—and she'll always be remembered that way.' 'I will find you in every lifetime' – Parag Tyagi's moving farewell After her prayer meet, Parag Tyagi finally broke his silence, sharing an emotional post: 'I will find you every time you are born and I will love you in every lifetime. I love you eternally, meri gundi, meri chokri.' In his previous post, he wrote, 'Shefali, meri pari—the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga—was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace... fiercely driven, yet soft and selfless. She was sab ki maa—always putting others first, always offering comfort. A generous daughter, a devoted wife, and a wonderful mom to Simba.' She lived with love, left with grace Shefali Jariwala lived a life that blended stardom with simplicity, fame with humility. She was a girl next door who became a national icon, yet never lost touch with her roots. Her story isn't just about a viral music video or a TV show. It's about a life well-lived, relationships deeply felt, and memories that will linger—on screens, in hearts, and in the soft rhythm of Kaanta Laga. She may have left the stage, but her spotlight will never dim. May her name be remembered not just as the Kaanta Laga girl, but as Shefali—the performer, the friend, the daughter, the wife, the dreamer, and the star who shone in her own unique light.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
4 arrested for assaulting head constable; family allege police brutality
Pilibhit: Four men, including a father and his three sons, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a police head constable in Dhaka locality of Puranpur tehsil headquarters in Pilibhit district. According to a complaint filed by head constable Mahaveer Singh, who is attached to the Pawan mobile police unit at Puranpur Kotwali police station, the incident took place past midnight on Saturday while he was on law and order duty with constable Virendra Kumar. Singh claimed he tried to disperse a crowd gathered on a street, following which several people abused and assaulted him. His uniform was torn, and his mobile phone was snatched. He also alleged that the attackers called for his murder on the spot. Puranpur Kotwali SHO Satyendra Kumar said, "Based on his complaint, a case was registered against Salamat Shah, 70, and his sons Sonu Shah, Sikandar Ali, and Tasawar Ali, all in their 30s, under BNS sections 121 (2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter a public servant from their duty), 132 (criminal force against a public servant to deter them from their duty), 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351 (3) (criminal intimidation), and 304 (snatching as a form of theft). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo " However, the family levelled counter-allegations against the police. Mahmoodan Begum, wife of Salamat Shah, alleged that the confrontation erupted after the constables objected to the cooking of Haleem — a dish prepared overnight for Muharram — outside their home. The head constable allegedly kicked the utensil, scattered the contents on the road, and dumped the burning wood sticks in it. When family members resisted, police allegedly called in reinforcements, forcibly entered their home, vandalised property including three bikes, and assaulted women in the household. "The SHO snatched our written complaint when we tried to appear before the SP and DM during the Thana Samadhan Diwas held in Puranpur on Saturday," said Mahmoodan, adding that police did not let the male family members attend the Muharram procession. Pilibhit SP Abhishek Yadav, confirmed that four accused were arrested and police are also searching for others allegedly involved in the attack on the head constable. "Any further action would be subject to the findings of the investigation," he said.
