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Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Students & parents advised to be careful during admission season
With the admission season having started, several parents across Maharashtra are finding themselves caught in a web of fraudulent agents promising guaranteed seats in prestigious professional colleges under the management quota. In the past two months alone, at least three to four such cases have occurred raising concerns over the transparency of the admission process in private and deemed universities. Many students with average academic marks, along with their parents, attempt to secure seats in reputed institutions through alternative routes. (HT) Despite recent amendments to the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions and Fees) Act, which mandate a transparent admission process for management quota seats in professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and architecture, the situation on the ground is anything but. While affiliated colleges are required to follow stricter norms, private and deemed universities have been granted complete autonomy which grants agents access to thrive. A parent told Hindustan Times on condition of anonymity, 'I came across an agent through a Prime Shiksha advertisement on social media. When I contacted them, they asked me to visit their office at Agarwal Business Park in Kharadi. The agent's name was Deepak Agarwal, and two others Vineet and Shivam Sharma. They initially asked ₹ 13 lakh for admission to engineering at PICT through the NRI and institute quota. After some discussion, the deal was fixed at ₹ 12 lakh. We even visited the college and filled out a form and I paid them ₹ 12 lakh. They told us that the college would send an admission confirmation through email. However, when I tried to contact them the next day, their phones were switched off, and the office was locked. My son scored 92% which is quite good. I want to warn other parents; please don't fall for such agents.' Responding to this, Kalpesh Yadav, joint secretary of Yuva Sena, said, 'The criteria for management quota admissions is that they should be carried out based on merit. Last year, we successfully completed the admission of 383 students purely on merit, without taking a single rupee and we are also raising voice against it.' Cities like Pune and Nashik, which host some of the state's top institutions, are witnessing a surge in demand for management quota seats. Many students with average academic marks, along with their parents, attempt to secure seats in reputed institutions through alternative routes. In doing so, they often rely on admission agents, many of whom turn out to be fraudsters. In Pune, at least three to four such fraud cases have surfaced in the last year, with parents reportedly losing lakhs of rupees. The agents exploit the urgency and emotional vulnerability of families keen on securing their child's academic future. As a result, many institutes and government officials are urging families to avoid falling for promises of guaranteed admissions. Several institutions have started issuing public advisories, warning against dealing with unverified agents. To address the rising number of complaints, support groups such as the Innovation Foundation and Yuva Sena have set up helplines for students and parents facing admission-related issues. 'Last year, we helped several students who had been defrauded by these agents. This year, too, our helpline is open to assist anyone in need,' said Kalpesh Yadav, joint secretary of Yuva Sena. The helpline number for assistance is 9623337777.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Swara Bhasker supports Kunal Kamra, takes a jibe at viral threat call over his Tamil Nadu location
In March, Kunal Kamra stirred controversy with his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister . Recently, actor expressed her support for Kamra on Instagram, cleverly responding to a threatening call from a supporter who targeted Kamra after learning he was in . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joyful Moments Captured in Photos Swara posted two photos featuring herself alongside Kamra, both sporting white attire and sharing warm smiles, reflecting a joyful moment. On one of the pictures, she included the phrase, 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How will you reach Tamil Nadu)?' directly referencing Kunal's clever reply to the threatening call he received. Caption and Location Tag In the caption, the actress wrote, 'Someone once asked… 'TamilNadu kaisey pahunchega bhai?' (laughing face emoticon) Featuring one and only @kuna_kamra.' The post was geo-tagged at Tamil Nadu. The Threatening Call Explained For the unversed, in a 53-second audio clip that surfaced, Kunal was subjected to verbal abuse by a caller who threatened that Kamra would suffer the same consequences as the Mumbai studio targeted during his criticism of Eknath Shinde. When Kamra mentioned he was in Tamil Nadu, the caller questioned, 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai,' before instructing him to 'Talk to our sir, one minute,' and then abruptly ended the call. The Controversial Parody Song During one of his performances, Kunal presented a parody of the hit song "Bholi Si Surat" from 'Dil To Pagal Hai', which took aim at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. This act sparked multiple FIRs against him and prompted Shinde's youth wing, Yuva Sena, to vandalise The Habitat, the location where the show was recorded.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Swara Bhasker is all smiles as she poses with Kunal Kamra, takes a dig at viral call on his location in Tamil Nadu
Kunal Kamra found himself in the midst of a fresh controversy over his comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in March. Actor Swara Bhasker has now shown her support for the stand-up comedian with a new Instagram post, where she took a fresh dig at the viral call made by a Shiv Sena supporter threatening Kunal when he said that he is in Tamil Nadu. (Also read: BookMyShow releases statement after Kunal Kamra asks ticketing platform not to 'delist' him: 'Facts been misrepresented') Swara Bhasker met stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in Tamil Nadu. Swara shared a pair of pictures in which she was seen with Kunal. The two of them were seen in a light-hearted mood as they smiled in the pictures. Both of them also twinned in white outfits. 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How will you reach Tamil Nadu)?' was written on the picture, a direct reference to how Kunal responded to the threats received in the call. In the caption, Swara wrote, 'Someone once asked… 'TamilNadu kaisey pahunchega bhai?' (laughing face emoticon) Featuring one and only @kuna_kamra.' The post was geo-tagged at Tamil Nadu. Several users reacted to the post and the caption with laughing face emoticons. One said, 'You reached swara ji congratulations.' 'Haha what a line! And the way that guy delivered it….. damn funny.' About the call For the unversed, in a recording of the 53-second audio clip, the caller was heard abusing Kunal Kamra and saying that he would meet the same fate as the studio in Mumbai, where he targeted Mr Shinde. When the comedian said that he was currently in Tamil Nadu, the caller said: "Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How to reach Tamil Nadu now)?" He then said, "Talk to our sir, one minute." The call was then disconnected. Kunal sang a parody of Bholi Si Surat, a popular song from the Bollywood movie Dil To Pagal Hai at one of his shows. With this parody song, he allegedly targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him. Following the controversy, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena youth group, Yuva Sena, vandalised The Habitat, the venue where the show was filmed.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Wrong LLB paper at MU; replacement adds to chaos
Mumbai: In at least the second incident of subject names causing confusion this exam season, Mumbai University students appearing for the 'Law of Crimes' paper from the old syllabus were given the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) paper from the new curriculum. An hour into the exam, the papers were replaced, leading to further confusion as some centres gave the old question paper to regular students as well. A few colleges did not distribute any paper to the repeaters as they waited for the correct paper from the exams were conducted in 53 centres across the university's over law papers continued even as MU failed to establish a robust system to differentiate between old criminal laws and new ones that came into effect from June 1, 2024. Pradeep Sawant, senate member from Yuva Sena, said at one of the centres, regular students were given papers from the old syllabus, and after the paper was replaced, students had to write the paper again after one and a half hours."Since most of the syllabus for both the question papers was the same, students were confused too," said Sawant. A principal said at their college, MU issued two question papers in the 75-25 pattern, leading to confusion. An MU official said they would look into the matter. He added the papers were distributed as per schedule but were replaced after a few errors were pointed In at least the second incident of subject names causing confusion this exam season, Mumbai University students appearing for the 'Law of Crimes' paper from the old syllabus were given the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) paper from the new curriculum. An hour into the exam, the papers were replaced, leading to further confusion as some centres gave the old question paper to regular students as well. A few colleges did not distribute any paper to the repeaters as they waited for the correct paper from the exams were conducted in 53 centres across the university's over law papers continued even as MU failed to establish a robust system to differentiate between old criminal laws and new ones that came into effect from June 1, 2024. Pradeep Sawant, senate member from Yuva Sena, said at one of the centres, regular students were given papers from the old syllabus, and after the paper was replaced, students had to write the paper again after one and a half hours."Since most of the syllabus for both the question papers was the same, students were confused too," said Sawant. A principal said at their college, MU issued two question papers in the 75-25 pattern, leading to confusion. An MU official said they would look into the matter. He added the papers were distributed as per schedule but were replaced after a few errors were pointed out.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Precious water goes down the drain as Parvati Nagar pipeline leaks for 10 Days
Nagpur: Barring the unseasonal rain of the last two days, the city has been sizzling under scorching summer. Even as the city stares at water scarcity, residents of Parvati Nagar in Kalamna are helplessly watching thousands of litres of clean, treated water go down the drain every day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While water scarcity grips several parts of the city, in Parvati Nagar, four major leaks in a newly laid water pipeline haven't been unrepaired for over ten days. The spilled water is flooding homes, damaging property, apart from attracting snakes and scorpions into residential areas. The leaking line was laid under the Amrut 2 project around six months ago. Locals allege that the trouble began when the line was charged about ten days ago, triggering multiple leaks across the stretch. "There are four major leakage points," Nilesh Tighare, a local resident and Yuva Sena's Nagpur district chief, told TOI. He listed the leakage spots as near Mohtura Layout, inside Parvati Nagar, near a road turning in the locality, and in front of Era School. "At each location, the water flows continuously when the line is opened for two hours. Multiply that by four, and you'll understand the scale of wastage." TOI tried to contact officials from the NMC water works department, but they did not respond. Residents claim they informed the water works department soon after the problem was noticed, but their complaints were ignored. "I even spoke to the supervisor and other officials. They acknowledged the problem but took no action," said Tighare. Tighare, who visited the site after receiving multiple distress calls, said, "This is inexcusable. In an area where people struggle daily to get drinking water, thousands of litres of is going waste because of negligence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's a crime against the people." Following his inspection, Tighare approached zonal offices. "NMC's water work department officials admitted the matter was brought to the supervisor's notice earlier, but no action was taken. The concerned officer then issued orders to shut the water supply line completely until repairs are carried out," Tighare said. In the meantime, residents are living in appalling conditions. Ground floors have turned into swampy zones. "We're told to save water, but our homes are flooded with it. And when we request tankers during actual shortages, we're asked to wait for days," said a resident.
