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Tollywood’s filmmakers move Calcutta HC against federation of film technicians for ‘interfering in work’
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Tollywood’s filmmakers move Calcutta HC against federation of film technicians for ‘interfering in work’

Once again, Tollywood is in turmoil as Bidula Bhattacharjee, a young independent filmmaker, has moved Calcutta High Court against the industry’s federation of film technicians to “put a check” on the alleged interference of the federation in the work of directors.In the case, on April 3, Justice Amrita Sinha ordered the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India, headed by Swarup Biswas, against “interfering with the independent functioning of the petitioner in performing work… the fundamental right to life and livelihood, and the right to carry on business.” The matter will next be heard on April 19. Bhattacharjee — the maker of Prem Amar 2 and Golper Mayajal — had initially filed the petition on her own, but it was later supported by filmmakers Sudeshna Roy and Subrata S...
Waqf protests spiral in Murshidabad, 3 killed; court orders deployment of central forces
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Waqf protests spiral in Murshidabad, 3 killed; court orders deployment of central forces

Protests that began in the wake of Parliament passing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill spiralled into violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, where three people were killed, 15 police personnel injured, and 118 arrested. Appealing for calm, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked people not to do “non-religious activity in the name of religion” and said the law will not be enacted in the state. The Calcutta High Court, meanwhile, ordered that central forces be deployed in Murshidabad until Thursday.Protests started in some districts in the state shortly after the Bill was passed, with various outfits taking out rallies where people participated. According to the police, one of the deceased received bullet injuries at the Sajurmore crossing area on Friday. He is yet to be identified. A father and son,...
RRB ALP 2025 recruitment begins for 9970 posts: No more 3-year age relaxation, here are the top 10 things to know – The Times of India
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RRB ALP 2025 recruitment begins for 9970 posts: No more 3-year age relaxation, here are the top 10 things to know – The Times of India

RRB ALP 2025: Applications open for 9970 posts, important changes in eligibility criteria RRB ALP 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially started the online application process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment 2025. A total of 9970 vacancies have been released across various trades. Eligible candidates can submit their applications on the official website, rrbapply.gov.in, from April 12 to May 11.One major update this year is the removal of the three-year age relaxation that was granted in the 2024 recruitment. That relaxation was offered as a one-time benefit due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the recruitment process happening after six years. This year, the standard age limit criteria will apply without that concession.Top 10 things to know about RRB ALP 2025 rec...
Aries, Weekly Horoscope, April 13 to April 19, 2025: A week of support, creativity, and cautious optimism – The Times of India
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Aries, Weekly Horoscope, April 13 to April 19, 2025: A week of support, creativity, and cautious optimism – The Times of India

Aries can anticipate a week of mixed fortunes, where support from loved ones uplifts spirits and romantic inclinations flourish. While business prospects arise, caution is advised against speculative risks. Prioritizing a balanced diet and exercise is crucial for maintaining health. Navigating relationship tensions with empathy and patience can deepen intimacy, while career challenges offer stepping stones to success. Aries, this week unfolds as a blend of supportive moments and cautionary signals that will shape your overall energy. As the week begins, you may find that the support of your spouse and close loved ones boosts your morale significantly. Early indications suggest a mood that embraces the romantic side of life, coupled with an eagerness to dive into studies and creative pursui...
Tripura JEE 2025 admit cards released — here’s how to download yours today – The Times of India
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Tripura JEE 2025 admit cards released — here’s how to download yours today – The Times of India

TJEE 2025 admit card released, download now from official TBJEE website Tripura JEE 2025 admit card: The Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE) has officially released the admit cards for the Tripura Joint Entrance Examination (TJEE) 2025 on April 12, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the entrance exam can now download their hall tickets through the official website of TBJEE at https://jeeonline.tripura.gov.in.TJEE is conducted annually for admission to various professional courses including Engineering, Technological, Veterinary, Fishery, Agriculture, and Paramedical streams under the Tripura Board. The TJEE 2025 examination is scheduled to take place on April 23, 2025, at several centres across the state.TJEE 2025 exam schedule and centresAs per the official notificat...
IPL 2025, LSG vs GT | Gill, Sudharsan hit quick fifties but LSG restrict GT to 180/6
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IPL 2025, LSG vs GT | Gill, Sudharsan hit quick fifties but LSG restrict GT to 180/6

Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India, Saturday, April 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan struck quick-fire half-centuries during their 120-run opening stand before Lucknow Super Giants pulled things back brilliantly to restrict Gujarat Titans to 180 for six in an IPL match on Saturday (April 12, 2025).Sudharsan (56 off 37) struck his fourth fifty of the season and created a platform for a massive total with Gill (60 off 38) but the home bowlers made a valiant comeback, picking up three quick wickets to p...
Saif Ali Khan’s attacker used to illegally send money to family in Bangladesh: Mumbai police chargesheet
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Saif Ali Khan’s attacker used to illegally send money to family in Bangladesh: Mumbai police chargesheet

Mohammed Shariful Islam Fakir, the main accused in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, allegedly sent money to his family in Bangladesh illegally via a relative, the Mumbai police found during its investigation into the case. The Bandra police recently filed a chargesheet in the case and said that every month, Fakir would send some money to one Abdulla Alim via his manager or supervisor Amit Pandey. In his statement to the police, Pandey said Alim was Fakir’s sister’s husband, the chargesheet reveals. When the police obtained Alim’s account statement from a private bank’s branch in Bengaluru’s M G Road, they allegedly found that Indian currency was being illegally sent out of India via the said account. The police got the account placed under a ‘debit freeze’, the 1,612-page chargesheet recent...
IPL 2025 six hitters chart: Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Shreyas Iyer on top
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IPL 2025 six hitters chart: Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Shreyas Iyer on top

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has seen an explosive display of batting with the bat dominating the ball once again. The tournament kicked off with a high-octane clash between KKR and RCB. So far, in just 25 matches, the campaign has already witnessed 450 sixes.   IPL 2025, LSG vs GT LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here   Here are the top six hitters of IPL 2025:  Nicholas Pooran, LSG (24) Nicholas Pooran has confirmed his status as one of the most exciting batting talents in the modern game. He has been the key player with the bat for LSG, smashing 288 runs in just five innings with a strike rate of 225 (before the clash against Gujarat Titans). The current Orange Cap holder Pooran also has the record for most maximums in IPL 2025 with 24 sixes against his name. L...
Delhi HC steps in: Justice Yashwant Varma likely to retain CRPF security in Capital despite transfer
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Delhi HC steps in: Justice Yashwant Varma likely to retain CRPF security in Capital despite transfer

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to continue providing security to Justice Yashwant Varma, who was recently transferred to the Allahabad High Court following the recovery of semi-burnt sacks of Indian currency from his Delhi residence after a fire on March 14. In a letter to Delhi Police sent on April 5, the Deputy Registrar (Project and Planning) S P Gupta wrote, “I am directed to inform you that Hon’ble Mr Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of this court, consequent upon transfer/repatriation to Allahabad High Court is retaining the official bungalow…As desired by his Lordship the deployment of CRPF security staff be continued in his official bungalow till the bungalow is retained. You are, therefore, requested to do the needful on top priority basis under intimation to this ...
Haryana govt shuts 300 abortion centres, another 23 issued show-cause notices
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Haryana govt shuts 300 abortion centres, another 23 issued show-cause notices

The Haryana government Thursday announced that the registrations of 300 medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) centres in the state have been cancelled.The closed centres had allegedly failed to share and update information concerning its gynaecologists and abortion data, among others. In a move ordered by a special task force formed to curb female foeticide, out of 1,500 such centres operating in Haryana, 23 were also issued show-cause notices this week after raids. The notices warned of impending closures if violations were not addressed. Story continues below this ad Dr Virendra Yadav, convener of the task force, stated that over the past two months, the body has ensured the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs) against 17 online sellers of MTP kits, which are ofte...
IPL 2025 Match 27, SRH vs PBKS: Weather-Pitch Report, Live Cricket Score Streaming Online and Telecast Details – Know here
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IPL 2025 Match 27, SRH vs PBKS: Weather-Pitch Report, Live Cricket Score Streaming Online and Telecast Details – Know here

IPL 2025, SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: Rock bottom in the Indian Premier League and on the back of four consecutive losses, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Punjab Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2025 on Saturday. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, home to SRH, will be the venue for the clash as the hosts desperately seek to get back to winning ways. As for PBKS, a convincing 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, in which they amassed an impressive total of 219/6 means that momentum is on the visitors’ side. SRH vs PBKS Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report As an obvious pick for a batting-friendly venue, the team that wins the toss is expected to opt to bat and rake up a large total, thereby putting pr...
Dust storm, rainfall lead to massive delays, flight disruptions at Delhi airport; passengers vent ire on social media
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Dust storm, rainfall lead to massive delays, flight disruptions at Delhi airport; passengers vent ire on social media

Passengers at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi faced massive delays and disruptions to their journeys from Friday evening till Saturday morning due to a dust storm and rainfall in the National Capital on Friday evening. According to Flightradar24, a live flight-tracking website, 439 arriving flights and 507 departing flights were delayed on Friday. As of Saturday noon, 40 per cent of the departing flights from Delhi airport were delayed by an average of 44 minutes. “Poor weather, caused by heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds, has affected flight operations across parts of Northern India. Some of our flights to and from Delhi are being delayed or diverted, which is likely to impact our overall flight schedule,” said Air India in a travel advisory issued on X on Friday evenin...
Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused also committed theft at relative’s house in West Bengal, say police
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Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused also committed theft at relative’s house in West Bengal, say police

The Mumbai police, who recently filed a chargesheet in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, have found that the accused, Bangladeshi national Mohammed Shariful Islam Fakir, allegedly committed thefts in West Bengal. As per the Bandra police’s chargesheet, Fakir’s 52-year-old maternal uncle from the South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal told the police in his statement that in July 2024, Fakir came to his house and stayed there for a day. But as he stole money from his house, he threw Fakir out of his house and family, the man allegedly told the police. This relative informed the police that Fakir was a Bangladeshi national and also gave details of his family living in the neighbouring country. Story continues below this ad Tracing the owner of the mobile phone Fakir was usin...
AP Inter Results 2025: Krishna, Guntur, NTR districts top charts with highest pass percentages – The Times of India
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AP Inter Results 2025: Krishna, Guntur, NTR districts top charts with highest pass percentages – The Times of India

Top districts lead AP Inter results 2025: Krishna, Guntur, and NTR outperform others. (AI Image) AP Inter Results 2025: The Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2025 results in Andhra Pradesh have brought positive news for students and educators alike, with the state recording its highest pass percentages in a decade. According to the data released by the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), 70% of first-year and 83% of second-year students in the general stream successfully cleared the exams. In the vocational stream, the pass percentages were 62% for first year and 77% for second year.In total, over 10.17 lakh students appeared for the IPE March 2025 examinations, comprising 5.25 lakh first-year and 4.91 lakh second-year students. Among them, girls continued to outperform boys signif...
Will publish list of eligible candidates, digital OMR sheets after legal advice: Bengal govt after SC verdict
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Will publish list of eligible candidates, digital OMR sheets after legal advice: Bengal govt after SC verdict

The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) is ready to publish the list of eligible and ineligible candidates as well as the digital mirror images of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets of all 22 lakh candidates, who appeared for the 2016 exams, with appropriate legal advice, Education Minister Bratya Basu said Friday. A 13-member delegation of the eligible teachers, who lost their jobs, attended an almost three hour meeting with Basu, SSC chairman Siddhartha Majumder, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education President Ramanuj Ganguly and other officials of the school education department, at Bikash Bhavan, the state education department headquarter in Salt Lake. The eligible candidates who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court verdict on SLST-2016, presented their demands and the...
Why Delhi court granted NIA custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana
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Why Delhi court granted NIA custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana

A Delhi court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) custody for 18 days. After his formal arrest at around 10 pm on Thursday, Rana was produced by the agency before Additional Sessions Judge (NIA) Chander Jit Singh of Patiala House Court. The Indian Express has learnt that the NIA sought Rana’s custody stating that he had links with named terrorists and other accused persons in the case. The agency also reportedly stated that Rana was the first accused to be arrested in the case. As per the NIA, the statements of the accused could lead to “additional discoveries”. Rana, who was arrested in Chicago in 2009, the year after the terror attacks in which 166 people were killed, arrived in Delhi on Thursday...
While we await the ‘greatest Bollywood superstar’s’ Met Gala debut, here’s everything to know about ‘fashion’s biggest night’
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While we await the ‘greatest Bollywood superstar’s’ Met Gala debut, here’s everything to know about ‘fashion’s biggest night’

May holds a special place in the global fashion calendar. On the first Monday of the month, the world comes together to celebrate art, history and couture as celebrities ascend the iconic steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala. Beyond Hollywood’s brightest stars, the exclusive guest list includes leading designers from across the globe and close friends of Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue. Back home, Indian icons such as Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Isha Ambani, Mona Patel and Natasha Poonawalla have all made head-turning appearances on the Met carpet, proudly representing the country. In 2023, Alia Bhatt made a striking Met Gala debut, while designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee created history as the first Indian designer to walk the steps last year. This yea...
A Japanese Priest’s Obon
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A Japanese Priest’s Obon

Since in the teachings of Shin Buddhism Obon itself is nothing special but provides one of the opportunities for listening to the Buddha Dharma, there is no reason to do something special for it. In traditions other than Shin Buddhism, however, Obon is a special, fancier and more serious event for people to welcome their ancestors back home. A short and humorous explanation of the Japanese tradition of Obon. Source link
Former England fast bowler James Anderson awarded knighthood
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Former England fast bowler James Anderson awarded knighthood

James Anderson of England leaves the field after his final Test appearance in London, England. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images England's all-time highest test wicket taker James Anderson was awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list published on Friday (April 11, 2025).Anderson, who made his test debut in 2003 at Lord's, retired from international duty in July last year after his 188th test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years."Congratulations Sir Jimmy Anderson. This is a really well-deserved honour for an England legend who has given so much to our sport," England's cricket board chair Richard Thompson said in a statement."Jimmy's career ...
Japanese Aesthetics
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Japanese Aesthetics

To this day it is not unusual in Japan for the scholar to be a fine calligrapher and an accomplished poet in addition to possessing the pertinent intellectual abilities. ​This encyclopedia entry explores Japanese aesthetics, highlighting concepts such as mono no aware (the pathos of things), wabi (subdued, austere beauty), and sabi (rustic patina), which reflect a deep appreciation for impermanence and nature. It also examines the integration of art and self-cultivation in Japanese culture, emphasizing that artistic practices are often seen as paths to spiritual and personal development. Source link
Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC : What happened the last time the two sides met in the ISL final?
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Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC : What happened the last time the two sides met in the ISL final?

The 11th edition of the Indian Super League is coming to a close on the 12th of April, Saturday, as Mohun Bagan Super Giant hosts Bengaluru FC at Salt Lake Stadium. Both sides have won the ISL Cup once in club history; a win for MBSG will see the Mariners claim a rare League double, achieved only by Mumbai City in the past. As for Bengaluru, victory in the final would mean revenge for the heartbreak suffered in 2023. What happened the last time the two sides met in the ISL final? Mohun Bagan’s last ISL title coincidentally marks the last time Bengaluru reached the final as well. In a nervy encounter at the Fatorda in Goa, the two sides were unable to separate themselves in 120 minutes. Mohun Bagan opened the scoring from a penalty, coolly converted by Dimitri Petratos, who is still the No....
Parliament committee on SC/ST welfare visits DU to assess compliance with reservation norms
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Parliament committee on SC/ST welfare visits DU to assess compliance with reservation norms

The Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Friday visited Delhi University and held a series of meetings with faculty members to assess the varsity’s compliance with constitutional mandates on reservation in faculty appointments nd administrative posts. The visit was formally announced through a university circular dated April 8, which listed 16 faculty members from across DU’s colleges and departments who were called to interact with the Committee. The stated agenda was to “discuss the matters with regard to implementation of reservation policy in admissions, in filling up the teaching and non-teaching positions and other measures undertaken to safeguard the rights of persons belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes”. Story continues...
Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused watched YouTube news on ‘wrong suspect’ being caught in Chhattisgarh, say police
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Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused watched YouTube news on ‘wrong suspect’ being caught in Chhattisgarh, say police

Mohammed Shariful Islam Fakir, 30, the Bangladeshi national arrested for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan on January 16 at his Bandra house during a failed robbery attempt, watched a YouTube video on the Railway Protection Force (RPF) catching the wrong suspect in the case from Chhattisgarh’s Durg. According to the chargesheet recently filed by Bandra police in connection with the attack on Saif, the police learnt this when they scanned Fakir’s mobile phone. He allegedly watched a YouTube report titled ‘Durg se Pakda Gaya Sandigdh’, the police said, adding that they have taken a screenshot of the video. Various other items were allegedly found on Fakir’s phone, according to the police. These included photos of his nationality certificate and character certificate in Bengali, election ID card,...
‘No surgery. No exercise. No medication:’ A look at R Madhavan’s 21 day weight loss diet plan
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‘No surgery. No exercise. No medication:’ A look at R Madhavan’s 21 day weight loss diet plan

R Madhavan’s dramatic weight transformation during the filming of his movie Rocketry last year surprised fans and got them curious. Now, the actor has shared the secrets behind his 21-day weight loss plan. “I only ate food that was good for my body. No exercise. No running. No surgery. No medication. Nothing,” he told Curly Tales. No exercise, No running… 😏21 நாட்களில் மாதவன் உடல் மாற்றம், அது எப்படி சாத்தியம்? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ssrATrqOnr — Aadhavan (@aadaavaan) July 17, 2024 Later, he even took to X to share a detailed diet breakdown that helped him lose weight drastically in just 21 days. “Intermittent fasting, heavy chewing of food 45-60 times (drink your food and chew your water)… last meal at 6.45 pm (only cooked food — nothing raw AT ALL post 3 pm)… early morning long walks and ear...
LSG vs GT Predicted Playing 11, IPL 2025: Players list, Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans full squads and impact subs
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LSG vs GT Predicted Playing 11, IPL 2025: Players list, Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans full squads and impact subs

IPL 2025, LSG vs GT Predicted Playing 11 Today Match, Full Squad: Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans will look to one up each other when these two fledgling franchises lock horns at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday. With both teams coming off morale boosting wins as LSG defeated KKR by 4 runs while GT put down Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs.Both teams have unavailable players in their pace ranks with Mayank Yadav still not fully fit to join the LSG squad while Kagiso Rabada is still absent after leaving GT to go back home to deal with some personal matter. It’s highly unlikely that the two teams will change anything from their previous lineups, hoping to keep the winning combination. LSG vs GT IPL 2025 Predicted XIs LSG: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & ...
Tarot Cards Reading, April 12, 2025: Daily Horoscope Predictions for All Zodiac Signs – The Times of India
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Tarot Cards Reading, April 12, 2025: Daily Horoscope Predictions for All Zodiac Signs – The Times of India

Let the cards guide you today! Your tarot reading offers insight into love, career, and personal growth. Take the message to heart and move through the day with confidence and clarity. Trust the process and let the cards reveal what you need to know.Aries Daily Tarot Card Horoscope TodaySetting firm boundaries today stands as your key to preserving mental serenity. You must show consideration to others, but you should maintain firmness when needed. Establishing respect for your personal thresholds helps sustain healthful relationships that maintain equilibrium. Your ability to protect your energy both at work and in personal life will help you maintain a grounded sense of peace. Your kind assertion of boundaries allows you to establish stronger positive relationships while avoiding overwhe...