Pune Police probe fake Kurash certificate racket; 71 govt recruits under scanner
Police said the certificates were allegedly generated by falsely showing that taluka, district and state-level Kurash competitions had taken place, even though several of the competitions were never actually held
Bollywood Hungama travelled to Goa earlier this week for the trailer launch of the much-awaited Drishyam The Conclusion. Soon after we reached our hotel and headed for lunch, this writer bumped into Dr Sharad Bhutadiya, the veteran actor who plays Martin in the thriller franchise. Interestingly, the lunch area itself had a Drishyam theme. Pav Bhaji, as expected, was part of the buffet, while the venue was aptly christened Martins Corner, after the restaurant run by Martin Uncle in the film. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Dr Sharad Bhutadiya spoke about the film, the enduring popularity of his character and a lot more. When asked about the Martins Corner tribute, Dr Sharad Bhutadiya said, This makes me very proud (smiles). Its wonderful to see that my role has had some impact and that people still remember and cherish it. Credit goes to everyone, mainly to the film's writer along with Ajay Devgn and the director. Hum sab ne milke uss waqt jo kiya tha, woh abhi tak logon ko yaad hai. Did the first parts director, the late Nishikant Kamat, offer him the part? Dr Sharad Bhutadiya replied, No, he didnt. However, I knew him. I remember someone from the team had called me from Pune. They explained my role to me in brief and asked if Id be interested in signing for the film. When asked if he had seen the original film starring Mohanlal, he replied, I didnt see it, but I saw it later, after I had finished working on the first part. Just like the rest of the team, Dr Sharad Bhutadiya also stated, I cant say much, but I can assure you that Drishyam The Conclusion is very different from the Malayalam Drishyams third part. Since the release of the first Drishyam in 2015, Dr Sharad Bhutadiyas life has changed and he has been recognized by the aam junta when hes out. Dr Sharad Bhutadiya revealed, It happened many times (smiles). And this is what I find very surprising. If you see, mere role mein aisa kuch tha hi nahin. And yet, people appreciated it a lot! He spoke highly of his co-star, Ajay Devgn, Hes very cool and down-to-earth. He never does show-off or anything of that sort. He talks to co-actors respectfully. He treats everyone equally. Yeh aaj kal nahin dekhne ko milta hai. Dr Sharad Bhutadiya has worked extensively in Marathi films and also a few Hindi films. He admitted that the industry did notice him after the release of Drishyam. He said, I did get 2-3 offers. However, due to my other commitments, I had to decline them. However, it would have been great if I had accepted those offers. The third part of Drishyam is said to be the final one. Dr Sharad Bhutadiya joked, Woh pata nahin (laughs). Does he feel a part 4 can be in the offing in the near future? He replied, Part 4 bhi ho sakta hai. It all depends on the writer. Writer ke dimaag mein kya chalta hai, yeh samajna bahut mushkil hai! Also Read: Alia Bhatt REACTS to Ajay Devgns Drishyam The Conclusion trailer: Hat-trick incoming
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Where Happiness Goes to School: Elementary School, Paro (Bhutan)
In a world where the word education has become a byword for a milking cow for pecuniary benefits rather than spreading enlightenment via its inherent quality of knowledge in the rank and file of our planet, there are still places (read: countries) like Bhutan who has moved every ounce of its national energy to make sure the retention of the real quality of education. In this small Himalayan kingdom tucked away in the remote recesses of the Himalayan ranges, the question that the innumerable schools of this nation-state ask its students is not merely What should a child learn? But also What kind of human being should the child become? This philosophy lies at the heart of Bhutans approach to elementary education. Over here in Bhutan, education is viewed not simply as a route to employment, but as an instrument for creating balanced, compassionate, culturally rooted and environmentally conscious citizens. High-sounding words? Not at all. Welcome to an offbeat write-up that has been drawn personally from our recent experience in Bhutan, which had a chastening effect on self and my better half, while on a tour to this faraway landlocked country. It is here in these schools of formative training that the USP of Bhutan finds its most evocative expressionGross national happiness( GNH). What better way to express the same when one casts a look on the National Education Policy of Bhutan, which says in so many wordsquote Children are expected to develop an understanding of their culture, care for others, and nurture critical and creative abilities, as also the capacity for lifelong learningunquote. Since Better Half is a nationally acclaimed teacher in one of the schools of Pune, she was bound to gravitate to this subject when she came around to witness scores of children in Thimphu, Paro and other places going around their activities, attired in their school uniforms tailored around the national dress consisting of Gho/ Kira. Though on a vacation to a foreign land, the last thought that crosses your mind is to evince interest in a countrys education system. But then there are few countries in this world that can rival Bhutan in matters concerning the HDI (Human Development Index) in the form of GNH permeating their education or the school system. It was a chance encounter while undertaking a morning walk during our stay in Paro that self and wife came across the Paro Elementary School (ECCD- Early childhood care and development). The most distinctive feature of Bhutanese education is the attempt to translate GNH from a national development philosophy into an everyday educational practice. The Educating for Gross National Happiness (EGNH) initiative was introduced across Bhutans school system in 2010. Its objective was to prepare and integrate GNH principles into a definite curriculum and pedagogy, as well as to create what Bhutan calls a GNH School or Green School. This concept went beyond trees and gardens to include intellectual, academic, social, cultural, spiritual, aesthetic and moral dimensions of development. This has profound implications for elementary education. A young child-student learns that happiness is not synonymous with consumption. Human dimensions like Cooperation, respect, nature, community, culture, etc. matter. The two most abiding spectacles of Bhutanese students that took me and my better half by pleasant surprise in Thimphu & Paro were their wearing of school uniforms in traditional Bhutanese national attire and not carrying any mobile phones, unlike in India, where both of these norms are flouted with impunity. The physical manifestation of these two facets are in a way, an assertion of the Bhutanese way of imparting ENGH. The elementary school (ECCD) at Paro is located at Tshendona, providing foundational learning and early childhood care. This school was just a stones throw from our place of stay at Paro, hence our chance encounter with this institution. Nestled among the gentle and rolling hills of Paro, the school couldnt have asked more in terms of its idyllic setting. Perhaps nowhere is Bhutans educational philosophy more visible than in its relationship with the environment. Bhutan has consciously attempted to make environmental stewardship part of childrens education. School activities can connect children with agriculture, local ecosystems, and cleanliness. This is more relevant in a Himalayan country whose identity and economy are closely connected to its natural environment. Elementary education in Bhutan begins with pre-primary and extends through the primary years, broadly covering the foundational stage up to class VI. The emphasis is on creating strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and language, while simultaneously developing social, emotional and ethical capabilities. This is where Bhutans educational philosophy differs significantly from the examination-driven model familiar in much of South Asia, including India. Modernisation often creates a difficult situation for smaller nations; how does one embrace the modern world without losing ones identity? Bhutan has very intelligently tackled this issue. Dzongkha, the national language, is taught alongside English, which serves as the medium of instruction throughout the length and breadth of this Himalayan kingdom. Unlike India, which, even after eighty years after independence, has been witness to fighting amongst its southern states with the centre at New Delhi over the issue of Hindi as a medium of instruction. Not only this, even the NEP 2020 of India does not emphasise Hindi/ National language as the mandatory medium of instruction. Amazingly, school life in Bhutan itself reinforces cultural identity. National dress, national anthem, traditional practices and knowledge of Bhutanese heritage are integrated into the educational environment. How much of the above facets have been implemented into the Indian schools? The objective is not isolation, but rooted in globalisation. There is sometimes a tendency to interpret GNH education as an alternative to academic rigouras though Bhutan is choosing happiness over mathematics, science or technology. That would be a big misnomer. Having interacted with a few students at Paro during my visit to Bhutan, what I could gather was that there was no difference between an average Bhutanese student vis--vis any other student of the world in so far as knowledge was concerned. The same tendency was reflected and understood while I interacted with my Bhutanese guides Wangchen and Kinley Dorjee during the tour, who displayed an excellent sense of civility, command over the English language and general awareness. Indeed, Bhutan has recently moved towards greater alignment of its national school curriculum with Cambridge standards. When I discussed the comparative analysis of the education system of India and Bhutan with my better half during the tour, she came up with some very compelling evidence of what ails our system despite rolling out the NEP 2020 by the GOI. As per her, the core philosophy of education in both countries is similar, but the execution of this philosophy is tempered with the expediencies of the situation that keeps changing in Indias case. Bhutan emphasises a strongly linked GNHcharacter building, wellbeing, values, environment and such like facets in its education system, unlike us, wherein we stress upon academic achievement, examinations, and future employability as our core pillars of teaching. In child development, Bhutan lays stress on emotional, moral, social and physical development aspects. India too does the same, albeit in practice academics often dominate the above-stated facets. In matters of classroom atmosphere, values, teacher student relationship, Bhutan demonstrates its age-old propensity of nurturing communityoriented activities. But in the case of India (as per my better half), these facets are variable, notwithstanding the existence of excellent personal mentoring. Moreover, large classes can make these variables difficult to execute, which she has been facing throughout her teaching stint at Pune. Though our interaction with the Bhutanese education system was brief and only restricted to a few tete-a-tete with the locals, it was nevertheless enough to wisen us about the countrys forward march to awakening its younger generation. The world is beginning to rediscover something that Bhutan placed at the centre of its national philosophy decades agoDevelopment without human well-being is incomplete, and education without human development is equally incomplete. (The writer is a retired army officer and a regular scribe of Rising Kashmir & can be approached at his email: slalotra4729@gmail.com)
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Amul India gives Mirzapur: The Movie a MASKAPUR twist with Kaleen Bhaiya creative
The Mirzapur universe has now found an unexpected pop-culture crossover, with Amul India giving Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios Mirzapur: The Movie its own playful twist. The dairy brand recently joined the conversation around the film with a customised social media creative, dubbing the topical MASKAPUR and featuring Kaleen Bhaiya with a bun maska. The creative features Kaleen Bhaiya, played by Pankaj Tripathi, seated with a bun maska in his hand, bringing together a familiar image from the Mirzapur universe with Amuls signature topical advertising format. The brand captioned the post, Amul Topical: The Movie Mirzapur create waves! The reference to MASKAPUR adds a food-centric play on the title while acknowledging the films ongoing presence in popular culture. The Amul topical comes as Mirzapur: The Movie continues its theatrical run following its release on September 4, 2026. The film marks the theatrical expansion of the popular Mirzapur franchise, which has developed a strong following through its streaming series. The move to the big screen has also brought several familiar characters together for a new chapter in the story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amul - The Taste of India (@amul_india) Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie stars Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu and Ali Fazal in key roles. The ensemble also includes Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi and Sonal S Chauhan. The film follows an untold chapter from the world of Mirzapur, bringing together several members of its ensemble for its theatrical outing. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have produced the film under the Excel Entertainment banner, with Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani serving as co-producers. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie released in Hindi and Telugu on September 4. With Amuls MASKAPUR creative, the franchise has now also become the subject of a topical from one of Indias most recognisable dairy brands, adding another layer to the films ongoing pop-culture conversation. Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie cast serves Bhaukaal in viral 80s AI trend; see pics
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Only Pune people behave badly? HC on 10-day liquor ban
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Bombay High Court questions Pune-only alcohol ban during Ganesh festival
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Indias electronics exports to BRICS jump nearly 50 pc, momentum to surge after 18th Summit: Industry
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Indias electronics exports to BRICS member nations rose 49.27 per cent in 202526, outpacing the countrys overall export growth of 26.53 per cent, an industry chamber said on Friday. The statement from Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) said the surge strengthens the case for turning BRICS' 18th Summit proposals on digital infrastructure and trade facilitation into concrete gains for exporters. ESC noted that the United Arab Emirates and China were the largest destinations within BRICS, together accounting for 88.50 per cent of Indias electronics exports to the grouping. Among the product categories, Telecom Equipment had the largest share of 74.60 per cent, the statement added. The industry chamber highlighted that BRICS accounted for around 19.61 per cent of Indias total electronic exports globally and urged that deeper cooperation could translate into more demand for network equipment, device certification and the software that runs on shared digital infrastructure. Gurmeet Singh, CEO & ED, ESC said several items on this year's agenda, under India's BRICS Chairship, could have a bearing on this trajectory, though the specific outcomes will depend on how these deliberations progress. Discussions around a BRICS Digital Public Infrastructure Repository, and a bilateral India-Brazil ICT memorandum covering 5G/6G, Open RAN and satellite connectivity signed in Pune last month, indicate the direction BRICS digital cooperation could take, Singh said. The Council also pointed to the proposed BRICS Global Value Chains Action Plan 2026-2030 and the proposed MSME Cooperation Portal as mechanisms that could, if taken forward, support Indian electronics exporters, particularly smaller manufacturers, in plugging into cross-border supply chains. ESC said the proposed BRICS invoice discounting mechanism, meant to address trade finance gaps for MSMEs, could be especially useful for exporters looking to grow in markets such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, Indonesia and South Africa. The BRICS Global Value Chains Action Plan 20262030 and the proposed MSME Cooperation Portal can open new avenues for Indian electronics exporters, particularly MSMEs, to participate in emerging cross-border value chains, said Rajesh Revankar, Chairman, ESC.
BAVMC Pune Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
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Rohit Pawar claims Rs 40-crore FDA exam leak racket, seeks MPSC chief's exit
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'Govt will address all your grievances', CM Fadnavis assures protesting MPSC aspirants
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) In a major breakthrough following widespread student outrage over administrative lapses in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday assured protesting candidates that the government will address all their grievances, re-evaluate key examination papers, and institute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into paper leak allegations. The assurances came during a high-level, nearly two-hour meeting between the Chief Minister and a delegation of MPSC candidates. Addressing the media following the discussion, Fadnavis validated the students' anger, attributing the unrest to long-festering systemic issues within the commission. The students' outburst is entirely justified. Problems have accumulated over time because necessary corrective steps were not taken when they should have been, CM Fadnavis stated. This crisis now presents us with an opportunity to overhaul the entire system. I assure you that action will be taken within the next eight days against anyone found guilty if evidence is provided, he added. CM said that a re-checking of answer sheets for the State Services Main Examination 2025 will be conducted. He further stated that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be constituted to probe the paper leak allegations and administrative malpractices. Interviews originally scheduled to begin on September 21 have been postponed to facilitate the review process. Upcoming examinations are being postponed temporarily to guarantee a foolproof, leak-proof system. Given the unprecedented scale of ongoing recruitment, exams will resume only after full systemic readiness, keeping transparency as the paramount standard, he added. A thorough investigation into the Drug Inspector exam paper leak is currently underway. The administration is focused on fixing structural defects within the system rather than concealing them. The investigation has not concluded and will be pursued to its logical end. Candidates will be provided access to their answer sheets under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, bypassing previous restrictions linked to MAT (Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal) proceedings, he assured. A high-level committee headed by senior bureaucrat V Radha will receive representations from candidates to suggest structural reforms, he noted. The panel consists of highly trusted senior officials who will travel across the state to consult directly with candidates, parents, educators, and relevant stakeholders. Aspirants are encouraged to submit their concerns and suggestions freely. The reform committee will formulate clear, standardised guidelines for interview panels. Examinations facing allegations or grievances will undergo re-inspection, and interviews for those specific posts will remain suspended until clarity is achieved to ensure long-term solutions without lingering doubts, said the CM. The preliminary investigation report prepared by the Crime Branch will be made accessible to the public. An SIT investigation will review all examinations conducted during the tenures of officials Lendwe, Marathe, and Nakhate. The recommendations of the Rajurkar Committee will be evaluated, and appropriate measures will be implemented. Technical modifications, such as attaching RFID tracking chips to both legs or suitable alternatives, will be introduced during physical tests. A standardised scoring pattern will be established across all districts for police recruitment. All issues concerning state welfare coaching bodiesSARTHI, BARTI, and Mahajyotiwill be addressed and resolved, assured CM Fadnavis. A detailed inquiry will be conducted into the recruitment examinations held for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), with strict action promised against those found guilty, he announced. An independent inquiry will be ordered if any evidence is provided against the MPSC Chairman or Secretary. Severe action will be taken against anyone found guilty, with zero tolerance for corruption. Implementation of these decisions will be initiated within the next 8 days, said CM Fadnavis. A dedicated Grievance Redressal Cell headed by a retired judge will be established within the MPSC to handle student concerns. Representatives of the student delegation expressed satisfaction with the meeting, confirming that the Chief Minister accepted all their primary demands, including 12 foundational points and 4 additional key demands. Our discussion with the Chief Minister was extremely positive, a student representative said. He gave us a patient hearing despite a tight schedule and accepted 100 percent of our demands. We express our gratitude for his decisive intervention. CM Fadnavis reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring complete transparency in future MPSC recruitment drives, promising that upcoming examinations would be 100% leak-proof and fair. Meanwhile, MP Shrikant Shinde addressed a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, advocating deep-seated administrative reforms to restore faith in the MPSC. He requested the appointment of a senior IAS officer as the Secretary of the MPSC and urged the state government to establish an independent selection panelcomprising retired judges and senior bureaucratsto select the Commission's Chairman and members, ensuring candidates with impeccable integrity, free from political influence, are appointed.
Rohit Pawar alleges Rs 40-crore FDA exam leak racket, demands resignation of MPSC chief
Digital Desk | Pune, Sep 10 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the state government, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday accused the administration of shielding Vivek Bhimanwar, who was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) despite facing serious corruption allegations. Addressing a press conference, Pawar alleged a massive Rs 40 crore transaction in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) paper leak case and released a presentation detailing various irregularities linked to Bhimanwar during his tenure as Transport Commissioner. These included scandals involving High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), transfers and promotions, Integrated Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), interceptor vehicles, and GPRS tracking kits. Pawar directly targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the appointment, alleging inaction despite the availability of crucial evidence. The Chief Minister has all the documents regarding Bhimanwar, and I am ready to provide them again if needed. However, if no action is taken, it clearly indicates that the Chief Minister is protecting him, Pawar stated, demanding Bhimanwar's immediate resignation on moral grounds. Referring to the FDA recruitment scandal, Pawar refuted the state secretarys July 27 statement that denied any leak. The paper was not confined to a single individual; it reached hundreds of candidates, pointing to a Rs 40 crore racket, he claimed, adding that even Minister Pratap Sarnaik had previously acknowledged the existence of an active racket within the Regional Transport Office (RTO) on the floor of the legislature. Pawar also raised eyebrows over Bhimanwars insistence on conducting MPSC examinations online, noting the irony that he had previously opposed online transfer systems for officers and employees. If someone pays Rs 40 lakh to become a Talathi, what happens to deserving, underprivileged students? Pawar questioned, advocating for the appointment of an upright officer like Tukaram Mundhe to head the commission and restore integrity to the system. He further pointed out that Bhimanwar joined government service in 1993, served as a Special Executive Officer to the Chief Minister in 2014, and was promoted to the IAS in 2018noting that CM Fadnavis had three Special Executive Officers elevated to the IAS. Pawar strongly criticised MPSCs sudden decision to postpone the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examinationoriginally scheduled for October 25by three months. Rejecting the official rationale of upcoming festivals, he alleged potential foul play or fear of another paper leak. He demanded that the preliminary examination be conducted offline between October and November to ensure that the main exams take place in December, final results are declared by January, and the recruitment process concludes without delay. Pawar's move to target Bhimanwar comes amid protests by MPSC aspirants over paper leaks and administrative lapses. Protestors are demanding the resignation of Bhimanwar and concerned MPSC officers while pressing for transparency in conducting various examinations.
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Digital Desk | Pune, Sep 10 (IANS) A group of people have approached the Pune Police seeking action against social media users who allegedly posted derogatory and objectionable comments targeting a woman who had lodged a complaint against social media influencer Santosh Pandit, police said on Thursday. Pandit has been accused of making allegedly derogatory remarks against Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil and Pune Municipal Corporation corporator Mitali Kuldeep Salvekar. Following a complaint filed by Sarika Kamble, who works with the Pune Municipal Corporation, a case was registered against Pandit at the Kothrud police station. The issue took a further turn after members of the Bhau Foundation approached the Kothrud police station on Monday, seeking action against social media users who allegedly targeted Kamble after she filed the complaint against the influencer. The organisation alleged that Kamble became the target of derogatory remarks and abusive comments on social media simply because she approached the police over remarks that she considered offensive and objectionable. Tanisha Patil of Bhau Foundation condemned the derogatory and objectionable comments made against Kamble through social media and sought strict action against the trolls. We condemn the manner in which derogatory comments have been made through social media. Police should take strict action against such trolls. We will also lodge a complaint with Meta in this regard, Patil said. The organisation said that individuals should not be subjected to online abuse or personal attacks for approaching law enforcement authorities and raising concerns over remarks they find offensive. It urged the police to take appropriate action against the social media users involved in the alleged online harassment of Kamble. The Bhau Foundation said it would also pursue the matter with Meta, the parent company of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, seeking action over the allegedly objectionable content targeting Kamble. Santosh Pandit was arrested from his residence in Pune on September 3 in connection with a case of posting obscene and sexually suggestive content targeting Minister Patil and corporator Mitali Kuldeep Salvekar. According to the complaint, Pandit allegedly uploaded objectionable posts and videos on his YouTube account, '@SantoshPandit6278', targeting Chandrakant Patil and Mitali Salvekar. Officials said that legal proceedings are underway, and further details are awaited.
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On Monday, a group of members of the Bhau Foundation went to Kothrud police station and sought action against social media users who allegedly targeted Kamble after she filed the complaint against Pandit
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