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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Chennai tech consultant denies involvement in bomb threat mail case
Ahmedabad: Rene Joshilda, a 32-year-old tech consultant from Chennai, who was arrested for allegedly sending over 21 hoax bomb threat emails across 12 states—including Gujarat—has claimed she was being falsely implicated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The emails had triggered panic across schools, hospitals, and key public sites including the Narendra Modi Stadium and BJ Medical College. "She was difficult from the start, lashing out at officers and denying involvement in fluent English," said a senior cybercrime official. According to the FIR, during questioning at the Shahibaug Cyber Crime office, Joshilda screamed, "I don't want to live, I want to die," climbed onto a table, picked up a poker, and attempted to assault officers. One officer was reportedly suffered injury due to her nails during the scuffle. She was booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for assaulting public servants and obstructing govt work. Sources in the cybercrime unit alleged that Joshilda's actions were driven by personal revenge. She allegedly targeted a male colleague she was infatuated with, after he married someone else. In a bid to frame him, she reportedly sent threats under male aliases and even linked him to false rape and terror allegations. Joshilda, who worked with Deloitte USI, was tracked down using digital forensics despite her extensive use of VPNs, dark web tools, fake email accounts, and over 80 virtual phone numbers to mask her identity. Investigators say a minor digital slip eventually led them to her. She was arrested from Chennai and brought to Ahmedabad. For the first two days, she cried and pleaded innocence, but later took a calmer approach, insisting she wasn't involved in any crime, said cyber crime sleuths.
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND: KL Rahul leaves Dravid, Gavaskar behind with 4th Test 100 vs England
On a blustery Day 4 at Headingley, with clouds overhead and the pitch doing plenty, KL Rahul stood tall. The Indian batter completed a stylish, composed, and richly deserved 202-ball century in the second innings of the Headingley Test against England on June 23 — and it may just go down as the moment Rahul truly realised the full calibre of his batting. One man who'd surely agree is India legend Sunil in the match, Rahul missed out after a fluent 42 in the first innings. But when India lost their captain and first-innings centurion Shubman Gill for just 8 early on Day 4 — courtesy a sharp Brydon Carse delivery — it was Rahul who steadied the vs IND, 1st Test Day 4: Updates Joined by Rishabh Pant, he exuded calm at the crease, absorbing pressure and keeping the scoreboard ticking with confident strokeplay and clever shot selection. The duo's partnership not only rebuilt India's innings but also set the tone for a patient Rahul's poise was best showcased against Ben Stokes, England's most dangerous weapon on a surface that had enough bite to cause concern. Against the England skipper's jagging deliveries and variable bounce, Rahul showed restraint — leaving confidently, defending solidly, and rarely stepping out of it wasn't all survival. Rahul made the most of every scoring opportunity — particularly off the likes of Josh Tongue, who took four wickets in the first innings, and Brydon Carse. He timed the ball sweetly through covers, executed crisp punches off the back foot, and sprinkled elegance between blocks, reaffirming why he's regarded as one of India's most aesthetically pleasing was Rahul's 9th Test century — and more notably, his fourth against England and third on English soil, making him the Indian opener with the most Test tons in England, surpassing legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul of Indian openers with most 100s in EnglandKL Rahul – 9 matches, 18 innings, 3 hundredsRahul Dravid – 3 matches, 5 innings, 2 hundredsSunil Gavaskar – 15 matches, 28 innings, 2 hundredsVijay Merchant – 6 matches, 11 innings, 2 hundredsRavi Shastri – 5 matches, 8 innings, 2 hundredsYashasvi Jaiswal – 1 match, 2 innings, 1 hundredJust a day earlier, Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Sony Sports, had called Rahul a 'total team man' and praised his muted, humble approach to the game. Gavaskar also said that Rahul may not realise how good he actually is, and hoped this series would be the turning the skies grew darker at Leeds and the pitch continued to offer help to England's bowlers, Rahul's presence ensured India stayed ahead. With Pant complementing his steadiness with spark, India's second innings lead began to swell — giving the visitors a real chance to push for a win in the final innings.- Ends
India Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
King to Prince: Shubman Gill echoes Virat Kohli with century on Test captaincy debut
In 2014, a young Virat Kohli began his Test captaincy career with a century in Adelaide. Four years later, he repeated the feat in England — a hard-fought hundred at Edgbaston in his first Test as captain on English soil. Now, Shubman Gill has followed in his June 20 at Headingley, Gill marked his first Test as India's red-ball captain with a composed 140-ball century, leading the way just as Kohli had done before him. Taking over the No.4 position vacated by Kohli himself, Gill made a powerful statement — not only as a batter but as the new face of India's Test vs IND, 1st Test Day 1: Updates Before the match, Gill was clear about his personal goals amid the added responsibility. 'I want to be the best batter in this series,' he said — a mindset he brought with him to the middle, unfazed by the pressure of captaincy or started brightly on Day 1, with both openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul off to a fluent start with their 91-run stand. But England struck back before lunch. KL Rahul, who looked in rhythm, fell to Brydon Carse, and debutant Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for a duck by Ben Stokes. Standing on 92 for 2 at lunch, India were briefly under when Gill walked in — facing not just an England attack in home conditions, but also the burden of expectation. His overseas record had drawn criticism, averaging 25.70 in SENA countries with only two fifties, both in Australia. In England, he had managed just 88 runs across three Tests at an average of 14.66. But at Headingley, Gill looked determined to shift that at No.4, Gill began cautiously while allowing Jaiswal to keep the runs flowing. But once settled, he began showing his range — reaching his fifty in just 56 balls, with effortless timing and crisp shot selection. After Jaiswal was dismissed for 101, Gill took charge, controlling the innings with help from vice-captain Rishabh Pant at the other doing so, Gill became just the fifth Indian captain to score a Test century in England, joining a select club that includes Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli. That this came in his very first match as captain — and at the historic Headingley — only added weight to the innings wasn't flashy, but it was controlled and authoritative. It was built on awareness — of the situation, of his own game, and of the responsibility on his shoulders. There was no captain's armband, but there was leadership written all over the was a start that mirrored Kohli's in many ways — but with Gill's own quiet imprint. For a side seeking direction in the post-Kohli-Rohit era, Day 1 of the Headingley Test might just have offered a glimpse of what the future looks like.
India.com
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Highest-Paid South Indian Actress, Who Studied To Become A Doctor, Now Charges Rs 3- 6 Crore Per Film, Her Next Co-Star Is Ranbir Kapoor...
2 / 7 Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan primarily works in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. Born to Senthamarai Kannan and Radha, she has a younger sister, Pooja Kannan, who has also worked as an actress. She did her schooling at Avila Convent School, Coimbatore. Despite completing her medical studies in 2016 from the Tbilisi State Medical University, she has not yet registered as a medical practitioner in India as she became an actress by then. She took her Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) on 31 August 2020 in Trichy. Besides Badaga, Pallavi is fluent in Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Georgian.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Volunteers wanted for Speak2us mental health helpline initiative
MS Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation has called for volunteers for its Speak2us helpline initiative which was a dedicated mental health helpline. According to a press release, Speak2us mental health helpline Project Director S. Selvamani said that the trust was founded in 1992 by Senior Consultant Psychiatrist C. Ramasubramanian. As part of its mental health initiatives, the trust in a joint initiative with HCL Foundation established Speak2us to support people in distress and provide safe and supportive psychological first-aid services for people who were in distress. The helpline fully managed by dedicated and trained volunteers was in the process of identifying suitable dedicated volunteers to enhance the quality of the services. Interested persons could apply. The minimum qualification was a Bachelor's Degree. Those who are fluent in Tamil and have strong empathy skills for handling the phone calls can apply. The deadline for receiving the applications was May 31. For more information, interested persons can contact 73050 33372, the press release said.
