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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shankh Air plans to expand regional connectivity in UP, Infra News, ET Infra
Advt By , ETInfra Uttar Pradesh-based regional airline Shankh Air is preparing to launch operations, pending approval of its flying permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The carrier aims to begin by connecting six destinations from the state existing regional operators that use turboprop aircraft, Shankh Air plans to lease narrow-body Airbus A320 planes for its services. The airline's chairman, Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma , recently met with Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi to discuss the airline's meeting also covered potential collaboration to support regional air connectivity goals under the UDAN scheme, according to the company.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
3 new movies releasing this Friday in theaters: Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, Maalik and Superman
July 11 is going to be wild for cinema lovers. Be it action, romance, or sci-fi, fans will witness a variety of genres. Wondering what's coming next weekend? Here's all you need to know about this Friday's release. 1. Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan Starring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor in the lead roles, Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan is a romantic drama. The movie, directed by Santosh Singh, is inspired by Ruskin Bond's short story, The Eyes Have It. Reportedly, Vikrant Massey is playing a blind musician in the movie, while Shanaya Kapoor will be seen as a theater artist. Written by Mansi Bagla, the movie is receiving a positive response for its promotional assets. The teaser, trailer, and songs have elevated the buzz among the audience. Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan also marks the acting debut of Shanaya Kapoor in Bollywood. 2. Maalik Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead, is also releasing this Friday. The crime action drama revolves around a Uttar Pradesh-based gangster. Directed by Pulkit of Bhakshak fame, Maalik is expected to be a gritty, intense, and entertaining theatrical experience. In addition, the movie marks Rajkummar Rao's entry into the out-an-out action space. His beard looks, and physical transformation has already sparked curiosity among his fans. The actor has also opted for a local UP accent to justify his character. Other than Rajkummar Rao, the movie stars Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Saurabh Shukla. While Chatterjee is playing a cop in the movie who is on the hunt for Rao's character, Saurabh Shukla will be seen as a politician who can be the main antagonist. 3. Superman The much-awaited superhero movie Superman is releasing on July 11 in cinemas. Starring Clark Kent in the titular role, Superman is expected to storm the box office in India, thanks to its immense popularity and fan following. Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman will be released in multiple Indian languages- Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The trailer has received an overwhelming response from the audience, and fans are now awaiting its release. Going by the current trends, Superman is expected to open with a bang in India. The rest two will have to prove their worth to sail through a promising theatrical run at the box office. It will be interesting to see how these three titles perform against each other. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kanwar Yatra 2025: Delhi-NCR DJs on track to play a notch higher this saawan, rake in moolah this monsoon season!
Come Friday (July 11) and Delhiites will not just hear but even feel the beats as Kanwar Yatra. To keep the momentum of kanwariyas in sync, DJs across NCR are set to boom and confirm the rise in demand as compared to previous years. Expect giant speakers, flashing lights, and bass drops echoing all along the roadways as DJ owners confirm that several groups are spending lakhs to keep both the spirit and sound sky-high! Kanwar Yatra will be held held between July 11 and 24, this year, as saawan (monsoon) season makes its presence felt in full force. (Photo: Parveen Kumar/HT (Photo for representational purposes only))) 'Iss bar demand zyada hai isliye humein price badhane padha. Pichle saal se 30,000-50,000 increase hua hai. Jo DJ set-up pichle saal 1.5 lakh tak book hote thay for that this year we are charging nothing less than 2 lakh, and we are still completely booked out,' says Ravi from Haryana-based Ravi DJ. Adding to this, Mohit Gurjar from Uttar Pradesh-based Raavan DJ says: 'Some are even going for customisation while booking the sound system. In fact, customised speakers and tall speakers ki requests zyada aa rahi hain.' Kanwar Playlist! Top 5: Damroo Bole Re Dar Pe Tumhaare Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Mahadev Ji Se Boli Bhole Ki Sena Prev Next A major reason behind the spike in demand is the rise in first-time participants, who not just have more energy but also bigger budgets and grand planning for this year's yatra. 'To match the energy of first-time participants, the old kanwar groups are putting their budgets on the back burner,' informs Krishna Kumar, from Ghaziabad-based Krishna DJ, adding, 'Jin new kanwariya groups ke calls aa rahe hain woh custom speakers wali gaadi se lekar DJ lights tak ki demand kar rahe hain. We are happy as our profit margins have increased. Last year, we earned around ₹7 to ₹8 lakhs during the entire season of Kanwar Yatra. This year, in pre-bookings alone we have already earned ₹5 lakh and are still receiving more requests.' 'The Maha Kumbh that happened earlier this year has instilled a new-found spiritual enthusiasm, especially in the youngsters, as a lot of them are joining us on the yatra this year,' says Ram Vardhan, from Faridabad-based Shiva Kanwar Group, adding, 'This time we have gone over budget by close to ₹40,000. A major part of this budget has been spent on getting grand DJ set-ups because we want to match the energy of the youngsters who have joined the group new, and wish to make their first-time experience in this journey a memorable experience.' Echoing similar sentiments, and highlighting another reason behind the rise in demand this year is Arun Verma, a Delhi-based kanwariya, who has been going on the yatra since a decade, says, 'The easier route diversions this year have added a positive note to our efforts. A lot of people who have never been on the yatra before are reaching out to me to get insights and tips to travel safe especially on major routes and highways; given the high number of incidents involving kanwariyas that have been reported over the years. This year, since the route has been made much easier with better diversions for those on foot, those new to the kanwar yatra have acquired confidence to join in. For instance, while crossing Roorkee, there is now a dedicated path that goes under the highway so that the kanwariyas on foot don't have to walk on the busy highway.' Story by Isha Yadav For more, follow HT City Delhi Junction
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Fake bride, agent held for duping Rewari groom
Two weeks after an Uttar Pradesh-based woman allegedly fled with cash and gold from her newlywed husband's home in Rewari, the Rewari police arrested her and a marriage agent who arranged the match for ₹ 2 lakh. Both the accused are residents of Uttar Pradesh. (HT File) The accused — Kausalya, who posed as a bride under fake name Pooja, and agent Sohale — both residents of Uttar Pradesh, were produced before a local court and sent to two days' police remand. The scam was uncovered when Rewari resident Jaldeep lodged a complaint against his wife and the agent, accusing them of cheating him in the name of marriage. According to the complaint, Jaldeep's father was introduced to Sohale through Rajbir, a native of Behror, Rajasthan, who assured him that his Uttar Pradesh-based friend could find a suitable bride for his son. 'On May 25, Sohale met my father and introduced a woman named Pooja. Sohale and the woman's family demanded ₹ 2 lakh for the wedding, which was solemnised with rituals on June 4 at Pati village in Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh,' said Jaldeep. 'After returning to Rewari the next day, the bride disappeared overnight with gold ornaments and ₹ 20,000 cash,' he added. Sub-inspector Surender Kumar of Bawal police station said that during questioning, it was revealed that the bride's real name is Kausalya, a mother of four. Police also discovered that she had previously cheated a groom in Rajasthan last year, fleeing after her wedding with ₹ 1 lakh cash and gold ornaments worth ₹ 2 lakh. Rajasthan police had arrested her and her accomplice Rakesh in that case as well. 'During questioning, the woman confessed to dupe another groom in Rajasthan in February last year and said she was out on bail. Her husband is a labourer in Delhi and has no contact with her. We are now investigating Rakesh's role,' said Kumar.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uttarakhand HC continues stay on toll collection at George Everest Park
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand high court on Friday continued the stay on toll collection at George Everest Adventure Park in Mussoorie while hearing a petition alleging lease violations and illegal toll collection on public roads inside the 142-acre park. The bench of Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra directed the petitioner to file an affidavit at the next hearing. The matter was heard on a public interest litigation filed by advocate Vinita Negi. The petition mentioned that the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Corporation leased the 142-acre park to an Uttar Pradesh-based private company for ₹1 crore annually. The petitioner argued that this lease disadvantaged locals and tourism operators and raised objections over "unauthorised" toll collection on public roads, along with the leasing of helipads, huts, cafes, museums, and observatories inside the park. The petitioner also pointed to the operation of helicopter services for tourists, raising environmental concerns given the park's proximity to a wildlife sanctuary. While the petitioner alleged that toll was being collected even from locals, the opposing counsel claimed that the charges applied only to external vehicles and not tourists. The company maintained that the road where tolls are collected is private property. The court asked the respondents to produce original lease documents and relevant records from the tourism development council authorising the lease for verification.
