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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Babydoll Archi's secret unveiled: She's neither a content influencer nor living in US. Who is she?
An Instagram account named Babydoll Archi recently ignited a social media storm, attracting more than 1.4 million followers with its sleek videos and suggestive aesthetics. The profile projected an image of a glamorous woman named Archita Phukan , who appeared in reel after reel lip-syncing to music, dressed in stylish, often provocative attire. Audiences were captivated, and the account quickly gained the blue verification tick, collaborating with well-known content creators. But the woman viewers were mesmerized by was never real. A Fabricated Identity Built from a Single Photo According to the Dibrugarh Police in Assam, the woman portrayed in the viral videos did not exist. Instead, the entire profile was a digital fabrication built using artificial intelligence tools and manipulated imagery. Shockingly, the visuals were created using just one photo of a real woman—an unsuspecting resident of Dibrugarh—who had no idea her identity was being exploited for internet fame and profit. The woman, who remains unnamed to protect her privacy, was not involved in any of the content circulated under the name Archita Phukan. The Arrest of the Accused On a Saturday evening in Dibrugarh, authorities apprehended the man believed to be behind the false identity. Identified as Pratim Bora, he was a former partner of the woman whose photo was used. The police allege that Bora orchestrated the entire scheme to intentionally humiliate and mentally distress her after their relationship came to an end. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Moreno (ver precio) Verisure Undo Senior Superintendent of Police Sizal Agarwal confirmed to The Times of India that Bora had uploaded manipulated and indecent content, falsely linking the woman to adult material and claiming she lived in the United States. These claims were found to be entirely untrue. Officers asserted that the accused intended to smear her reputation due to personal grievances. From Harassment to a Business Venture The account's first viral reel—featuring 'Archita' miming to the Spanish song Dame Un Grrr by Kate Linn—sparked widespread attention. What began as an act of online revenge soon transformed into a money-making scheme. Bora reportedly monetized the content by driving traffic to a paid Linktree platform called Actual Fans, where AI-generated adult-themed content was hosted. According to SSP Agarwal, Bora initially earned Rs 3 lakh within five days and potentially accumulated as much as Rs 10 lakh through this deceptive operation. The Instagram handle, which was launched in August 2020, had undergone multiple name changes—most recently rebranded from Babydoll Archi to Amira Ishtara. Tracing the Digital Trail The accused, a mechanical engineer working remotely from Assam, had gone into hiding. But cybercrime investigators used technical tracking methods, including his IP address, to pinpoint his location. He was finally arrested in a rented flat in Tinsukia. Authorities seized his phone, laptop, SIM cards, and bank records for forensic examination. Investigators believe Bora utilized artificial intelligence software to generate sexualized content using just the one original image. During interrogation, Bora allegedly admitted that his actions were driven by emotional distress and resentment following the breakup with the woman. He confessed to collecting images from her old social media profiles and altering them to produce explicit visuals. Ongoing Investigation into Tools and Collaborators Police are now delving deeper into Bora's activities, analyzing the AI programs he used, and examining whether he worked alone or had assistance. They are also reviewing multiple fake Gmail accounts that may have been used to manage the profile's presence across platforms. Investigators have emphasized the need to tighten cybercrime protocols to prevent similar misuse of deepfake technology in the future.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Parents made to buy books from pvt publishers at double the cost
1 2 Hyderabad: With schools set to reopen on June 12 for the new academic year, many parents have complained that book prices are skyrocketing, forcing them to spend around Rs 10,000 on books for primary classes alone. They claim that schools are forcing them to purchase books from private publishers when more affordable options are available. "For two children under the age of 10, we paid over Rs 22,000 for books. Why are these books so expensive? What makes them different to books from the National Council of Educational Research and Training or state boards?" asked K Ramana, a parent. Another parent, Sri Lakshmi, said that she had paid Rs 7,000 for her son's nursery books. "I really don't understand what they are going to teach a three-year-old, apart from numbers, the alphabet and rhymes. Why do we have to pay so much just for his books? It just looks like another unregulated area where schools are making money," she added. Parents alleged that, although schools receive discounts from publishers, they do not pass these on to parents. This forces parents to pay the MRP printed on books, leaving managements with a profit margin of 40% to 50%, sometimes even more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Venado Tuerto (ver precio) Verisure Undo "Schools are not supposed to sell books on their premises. However, many schools have stalls set up on campus. Parents are forced to buy books from these stalls at high prices, even though the same books are available more cheaply online or at stalls outside," said K Venkat Sainath, organising secretary of the Hyderabad Schools' Parents Association. The Telangana Education Commission said that they are aware of the issue, having received several complaints from parents. "This is a blatant violation of the rules. Schools are not allowed to sell books. They must release the names of publishers and vendors so that parents can buy from wherever they want. But schools are forcing parents to buy books and even book covers at exorbitant prices from the school itself. The same goes for uniforms, shoes and other items. We are going to raise this issue with the school education department," said PL Vishweshwer Rao, a member of the commission.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonakshi Sinha shares COVID-19 negative report, Zaheer Iqbal sings for her as she battles viral fever: 'This girl has gone VIRAL'
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal continue to charm fans with their infectious chemistry. The couple, who recently tied the knot, gave fans another delightful peek into their personal life. On Sunday, June 8, Zaheer posted a playful yet caring video of Sonakshi , who was down with a viral fever . Zaheer croons 'Ghoongte Mein Chanda' as Sonakshi takes steam for viral fever In the joint Instagram post, Sonakshi is seen taking steam with a towel draped over her head. Meanwhile, Zaheer lovingly sings a quirky rendition of Ghoongte Mein Chanda from Shah Rukh Khan's film Koyla, adding the line: 'Hosh na kho de kahi zor se khaasne wala,' while zooming in on her face. The moment ends with Zaheer kissing her forehead, showing fans just how sweetly he's caring for his ailing wife. The caption humorously read, 'This girl has gone VIRAL,' with laughing emojis. The video had fans and friends flooding the comments section. Actress Huma Qureshi dropped two laughing emojis, while several fans sent Sonakshi get-well-soon wishes. Sonakshi shares COVID test result after fever Later, Sonakshi also took to Instagram Stories to share a photo of her COVID-19 test report, which was thankfully negative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en San Fernando (ver precio) Verisure Undo She paired it with a jumping-with-joy emoji, signalling her relief. On the work front, Sonakshi Sinha is preparing to play a lawyer in an upcoming legal drama directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. She will also be seen in Nikita Roy, a psychological thriller directed by her brother Kussh S. Sinha, alongside Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar. 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 .
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ujjain set to become centre for peace, spirituality: CM
Ujjain: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that Ujjain is set to become a significant centre for mental peace, spirituality and wellness care, with major infrastructure work currently ongoing in preparation for Simhastha 2028. "The Wellness Summit in Ujjain attracted investment proposals worth crores. Ujjain aims to become a centre for mental peace, spirituality and wellness care for the country and abroad. Infrastructure improvements, including a new four-lane road and railway station upgrades, are underway to facilitate the 2028 Simhastha. The Kanha Close Duct Project and Sewarkhedi-Silarkhedi Project aim to keep the Shipra River clean and flowing for the holy bath during Simhastha," said Yadav while addressing the Bawdi festival as part of the Jal Ganga Conservation campaign. The campaign targets water conservation and the improvement of groundwater levels. He also planted a Sindoor tree under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at the Chintaman Ganesh Temple. The chief minister conducted the bhoomi pujan for various construction projects worth Rs 94 crore at Navakheda village in Ujjain on Friday. Yadav said, "The govt is constructing new roads to connect villages and facilitate transportation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Villa Nueva De Guaymallén (ver precio) Verisure Undo Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar and Shajapur will be developed into a metropolitan city." During the occasion, the chief minister laid foundations for several roads under the Public Works Department, costing Rs 44.40 crore. Additionally, bhoomi pujan was performed for the joint tehsil offices of Makdon, Ujjain city and Khachrod, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 43.88 crore under the revenue department, along with the joint sub-divisional officer office, Ujjain rural and the Government College Badnagar to be constructed under the higher education department. Yadav mentioned that in the future, the amount provided to beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna Yojana will be increased to Rs 3,000 per month, and the number of medical colleges in the state will rise from 30 to 50. Earlier in the day, the chief minister attended a felicitation program by the Lokmanya Tilak Education Committee, honouring students and athletes. During his visit to Ujjain, he also inaugurated the Self-Study Zone, Disha Learning Center, park and open gym at the police line. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bihar cabinet approves 390 'protection officers' posts to assist women affected by domestic violence
The Bihar government on Tuesday approved the creation of 390 posts of full-time ' protection officers ' (POs) in all districts and sub-divisions to assist women affected by domestic violence . A decision to this effect was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here on Tuesday. The cabinet approved the proposal of the state Social Welfare Department for the creation of 390 posts for the purpose. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions and subtitles off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Ituzaingó (ver precio) Verisure Undo Soon after the cabinet decision, secretary of the Social Welfare Department and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bihar Women and Child Development Corporation ( WCDC ), Bandana Preyashi , "Earlier, the cabinet had approved the creation of a separate cadre to appoint full-time 'protection officers' at sub-division, district and state level to support women affected by domestic violence more effectively. Now, the cabinet approved the creation of 390 posts under the new cadre... the process to appoint full-time POs will start soon." "Full-time POs will also be appointed in all 38 districts of the state. A state-level protection officer will also be appointed by the government. The decision has been taken in view of the ' Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act , 2005. The decision has been taken in view of the state witnessing a rise in the cases of domestic violence," she said. Live Events "The move aims to ensure effective protection of the rights of women, guaranteed under the Constitution for victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto," Preyashi said. As per the Act, the PO will assist the magistrate in the discharge of his functions and the former will also be responsible for getting the aggrieved person medically examined, if she has sustained bodily injuries and forward a copy of the medical report to the police station and the magistrate having jurisdiction in the area where the domestic violence is alleged to have been taken place. The PO will also ensure that the order for monetary relief is complied with and executed, in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the existing law, she explained. The state government has already taken several steps to ensure justice for women facing domestic violence through the enactment of Dowry Prohibition Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 etc., she said, adding different schemes also provide various kinds of services to women who face domestic violence. The number of cases registered and disposed of relating to crimes committed against women increased in 2023-24, when compared to the previous year, according to the Bihar Economic Survey report (2024-25) released by the state government in February this year. "It can be attributed to increased awareness and integrated support provided by the authorities concerned as many women are coming forward to register cases with the authorities," she said. Of the total 7,517 cases registered, 6,599 cases relating to offences against women were disposed of in 2023-24. Out of all cases in 2023-24, registration was the highest for dowry harassment at 837 while cases of sexual harassment at workplaces were at 24, she added.
