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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) On the occasion of the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Rahul Kumar, Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt in Germany and the first person of Indian origin to become an Asian City Parliament member, highly praised the organisations social work in connection with the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Asked about his experience with the RSS and which aspects of its work had influenced him the most in the context of the book, the German politician said, The social work of the RSS is the most impactful thing, especially for the youth. Here in Germany, we do not have the RSS; we have the HSS, and it is working here in Europe and in Germany as well. Since I was a child, I have been watching their activities. They organise cultural programmes and take up many projects for the youth. This was very impactful for me and also for my elder brother. Commenting on the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Rahul Kumar said, This book is perhaps an inspiration for the youth. If they read that a person of Indian origin has become the first Indian Asian City Parliament member in an international city like Frankfurt, it will be an inspiration. My goal was to give this spiritual and inspirational feeling that is in our blood; we have to feel it. In every Indian, in every person of Indian origin, there is the feeling of Bharat Mata, and you have to feel it. And I think then all the challenges that come in the future will not be as difficult as they were earlier. When asked how his personal experiences had helped him understand the RSS better and whether direct dialogue and conversation could help people develop a deeper understanding of the organisation, Rahul Kumar said that to feel the warmth of water, one has to step into the water. Therefore, to know about the RSS or the HSS, one has to connect with people. For me, RSS means Right, Seva and Satsang, he said. On the RSS completing 100 years and its contribution to nation-building, social service, discipline and the development of leadership qualities among the youth, Rahul Kumar said, It has been a long journey, but I think it was not an easy journey for the organisation because they faced many challenges. Completing 100 years while walking on the same path of humanity, service and culture is not easy. So, I feel that completing these 100 years is a big achievement for me, for the RSS and for the entire community as well. On India-Germany relations, Rahul said the ties are very friendly. There are frequent visits of delegations from both sides. I think two months ago the Chief Minister of our state of Hessen was in Maharashtra. He signed state-level agreements. One and a half years ago, I was in India with our state delegation, and we signed several state-level Letters of Intent with Uttarakhand and Haryana. Speaking about Indian culture, Rahul Kumar said they do not live it in the same way as it is lived in India. Festivals like Diwali and Holi mean a lot to us. When we say Diwali and Holi, a smile comes on our face; we can feel the colours and the joy. It is not the same when we talk about some German cultures or German festivals. How will the people living here in Germany or Europe, especially the younger generation, connect with their own country from where our parents came? I think this bridge has been very well built through the HSS, through cultural activities for children, so that they can connect with our values, with where we truly come from. He added, I was nominated as the Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt just a few weeks ago, so now I have one more role. It is more administrative in natureconnecting people and also solving their problems at the local level. This is something I would like to do because it connects a very large number of people from different communities. So, I think it will be a good opportunity, not only for me but also for all those associated with me, to know more about my culture, my thoughts and my perspectives that I have developed here in Germany, including my projects with India. Rahul Kumar further said, In the last few years, India has had a very good international representation across the world, including in Europe. Everyone knows about our culture and our festivals. But the suggestion I would give, or what I am focusing on for next year, is to connect the youth of the world even more. There are many young people whose parents are from India or who were born in India and later moved to other countries. On how Prime Minister Modis focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation can help India become a developed nation and create new opportunities for the younger generation, Rahul Kumar said, I cannot say how India can become one, because I think India is already among the top countries in the world. Everyone is talking about India, about AI, about the youth, about start-ups and here in Europe and Germany we can see that so many people from abroad are coming to Germany and doing well.
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Margao (Goa): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, October 18, alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans vote theft from behind the scenes, which is operationalised by Home Minister Amit Shah and implemented by CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Claiming that Modi, Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner are having sleepless nights, he said they will face Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Digital Desk | Fatorda, Oct 18 (IANS) Defending champions East Bengal FC made a resounding start to their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign, registering a dominant 4-0 victory over Churchill Brothers at the PJN Stadium, in Fatorda, on Sunday. Goals from Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalrindika and substitute Bipin Singh (2) sealed the points for Antonio Habas side, in what was the biggest win of the season so far. The torchbearers took the lead as early as the second minute through a stunning free-kick from Dani Ramrez. The midfielder struck with his left foot from just outside the penalty area, curling the ball into the top-left corner. Churchill Brothers responded with urgency, raising the tempo and creating opportunities to get back into the contest. The home side came close to finding an equaliser and even struck the woodwork, but East Bengal remained defensively organised to preserve their advantage. The visitors doubled their lead towards the end of the first half with a well-worked attacking move as David Hmar received the ball on the left, held it up before picking out Edmund, who made a timely run into the box to finish past Sayad Kadir in the Churchill Brothers goal. The strike would send East Bengal into the half-time break with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Both teams would create chances in the early exchanges of the second period, however the hosts would struggle to make their opportunities count in the final third, while East Bengal remained composed with a two-goal advantage. Habas introduced Bipin Singh in the second half, and the move paid off in the 85th minute as the winger scored a superb curling effort into the top corner to make it 3-0. Bipin struck again five minutes later to complete his brace. PV Vishnu delivered a cross from the left, which Singh finished to extend East Bengal's lead and seal the points. The defending champions have made a strong statement at the start of their campaign, while Churchill Brothers, who began their season with a promising 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC, will look to bounce back when they face Punjab FC in a weeks time.
Finding purpose: Former Cognizant HR professional Arpita Sahu has opened up about the fears and financial uncertainty she faces after quitting her corporate job in Delhi and moving to Goa in search of purpose. In Instagram videos, she spoke about struggling with self-doubt, pressure to succeed and finding meaningful connections, prompting social media users to share encouragement and their own experiences of starting over.
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Nana Patekar: An Essayist of Characters
Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday, 8 October 2026 of a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He was seventy-five. Four days earlier, at a function near Panaji, he had spoken of death without theatre. We all have to go someday. I dont know whether I will be here tomorrow But before the time comes we have to think am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort? Then, The Indian Express reports, he danced with a troupe and told a fan who asked for a Krantiveer dialogue that none would leave his throat until he heard the jingling of money in his ears. Frank, funny, faintly dangerous, and honest about the clock: that was Nana to the last. I keep a short roll of honour among the worlds actors: Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Dilip Kumar, George C. Scott, Donald Sutherland, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Charles Chaplin, Alec Guinness, Jack Nicholson. Nana Patekar belongs on that roll, and not as a courtesy of nationality. He was an essayist of characters. Each of his men arrived as a thesis, made its case in a rasp or a silence, and left the audience altered. Look at the range. In Salaam Bombay! (1988) he was Baba, a drug dealer and pimp without a flicker of pity. In Parinda (1989) he was the crime lord Anna Seth, whose maniacal laugh won him his first National Award. In Krantiveer (1994) he turned anger into a public argument against corruption and won Best Actor. In Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) he played a deaf-mute father with no dialogue to lean on; the Express called it pure performance, the hallmark of a true actor. In Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) he was a police inspector so obsessed with cleaning up crime that all semblance of balance disappeared. In Natsamrat (2016) he became Ganpat Appa Belwalkar, the stage legend who neglected his family in his prime and found they had little time for him in old age. What I prize in the men on my roll is economy: a pause doing the work of a paragraph. Nana had it. His villains were never cartoons, and his heroes never forgot they were angry men. Honorary ranks are often treated as ornaments. Nana Patekars was not. He came to my Regiment first through a film. In Prahaar (1991), which he co-wrote, directed and starred in, he played Major Chavan of the Maratha Light Infantry, a hard taskmaster to his cadets. By several accounts he prepared by training with the Regiment for about three years. He joined the Territorial Army as an honorary Captain around 1990, and held his honorary commission, rising to Lieutenant Colonel, until 2013. Then came 1999. He asked to go to the front and was told that only the Defence Minister could permit it. So he telephoned George Fernandes, who agreed. He reached the Line of Control in August, weeks after the Kargil war was officially declared over, and did the unglamorous work: a base hospital, a quick-response team, patrols. He did not play at being a combatant. Kashmiri readers will know the places. By his own telling, his travels took in Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore. I know that belt. Kupwara is my home district, and Baramulla is where I commanded my battalion on the Line of Control. When I reached Srinagar, my weight was 76 kg, he recalled. When I came back, my weight became 56 kg. In a recent interview he said of that time, simply: I felt happy. I could at least do this little bit for the country. That is how soldiers speak of service: without ornament. There is a coincidence I cannot leave alone. In 1978, the year I was commissioned into the 16th Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry, Nana Patekar made his screen debut in Gaman . Two roads began that year, and they met in one Regiment. A regiment is a family of obligations. Whoever wears its uniform and means it, belongs to it. Nana meant it. He knew his own faults. I get violent, he told the Express in 2016. Thats the difference. I lost so many things because of that. Few public men name their flaw so plainly. In the same breath he said: Acting is not just a profession for me. This is how I breathe. His generosity was quieter than his temper. In 2015 he and Makarand Anaspure founded the NAAM Foundation to help drought-hit farmers and their families in Maharashtra. And when he learnt that the young shooter Anjali Bhagwat and two teammates were sharing one rifle and one kit for want of money, he stepped in. He is the first sponsor of my career, she says. To newcomers on the range he would say, on the spot: Take my ammunition and shoot. No glove? Here, take mine. Ill get a new one. I must also set down a private regret. I have created and written a screenplay of an eight-episode feature for Netflix that marries Dostoevskys quiet pathos to the reckonings of love in King Lear . Its lead is an ageing patriarch who reeks of lust and greed. My sponsors offered a distinguished shortlist of the countrys finest actors. I insisted on Nana Patekar. My reason was what I call the Al Pacino frequency: volatile, razor-edged, soul-piercing. Nana had an innate, unpredictable savagery. In Parinda it announced itself. In Apaharan , as the MLA and underworld don Tabrez Alam, it learned to wait. Even in The Vaccine War , in a very different part, he kept his power in reserve. With age the fire had hardened into something more dangerous: a quiet, sardonic, bone-chilling cruelty. I wanted that savagery of intent dripping from my patriarchs face and eyes before he spoke a word. I could not imagine another face carrying it. Every writer has a role written for one particular face. Mine was his. Now it is my loss, and a regret I will carry for life. He was cremated late on Thursday night at his farmhouse in Donje village, outside Pune, with full state honours and a 21-gun salute, before more than a thousand mourners. The salute fitted. He had worn two uniforms, the actors and the soldiers, and neither was a disguise. Rest well, Colonel. The Regiment remembers you. Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai. (The writer, a retired Colonel of the Maratha Light Infantry, is a strategic analyst and author.)
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Jon Rahm and Kelley Cahill have welcomed daughter Begoa. Michael Phelps, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James and fellow golfers shared congratulatory messages after the couple announced her arrival.
Meet Renee Noronha: The Indian Athlete Racing Towards Ironman History
At just 21 years old, Indian endurance athlete Renee Noronha is on the verge of making Ironman history. After learning to swim from scratch at the age of 16, Renee completed her first Ironman just two years later. Today, she has successfully finished Ironman races across four continents and is only two continents away from achieving a potentially record-breaking feat. Her goal is to become the youngest person ever to complete Ironman races across six continents and the youngest woman to achieve the challenge. But while the dream is within reach, funding remains a major obstacle.
Haaland hits Premier League goals milestone in record time as Isak joins top 10
Haaland's scoring rate is unmatched, but Isak makes this top 10... The post Haaland hits Premier League goals milestone in record time as Isak joins top 10 appeared first on Planet Football .
Michael DiPietro Earns Major Praise From Boston Bruins Coach After First NHL Victory
Michael DiPietro stopped 25 of 27 shots to earn his first NHL win as the Boston Bruins rallied from 2-0 down to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2. Head coach Marco Sturm called the 27-year-old goaltender the biggest reason they won on Oct. 16.
Premier League: Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool secure wins
Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool continued their solid Premier League runs with wins on an action-packed Saturday. At Etihad Stadium, Manchester City played out a 3-2 thriller against Ipswich Town, while Chelsea entered top four with a 2-0 win over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Brentford led against Liverpool at the first half, but the Premier League giants served the world a reminder of their pedigree and skillset with two goals in the second half, as per Sky Sports. -Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Manchester City continued their run on top with a sensational win over Ipswich, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace and taking his seasonal goal tally to 12. He is also the fastest of any player in the Premier League to reach 100 non-penalty goals, and the superstar was later denied a hat-trick due to VAR. It was Phil Foden who put City in front, benefitting from some magic by Jeremy Doku, beating Christian Walton with a low finish. In the 21st minute, Daizen Maeda levelled...
Bengaluru FC sink Chennaiyin FC in rain-soaked ISL clash
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in a rain-soaked Indian Super League match on Saturday. Ryan Williams opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and Mihailo Perovic sealed the win with a goal in the 52nd minute, earning three points for the hosts.
Bengaluru FC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash
Bengaluru FC triumphed over Chennaiyin FC 2-0, with goals from Ryan Williams and Mihalio Perovic, continuing their winning streak in ISL. Bengaluru FC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash
How Artturi Lehkonen Keeps Finding A Way To Deliver For The Colorado Avalanche
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice to help Colorado erase a 2-0 deficit against Pittsburgh on Friday. His blazing start of six goals in eight games is a career best, and his contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027.
TJ Hughes' Breakthrough Moment Could Change Everything For The Colorado Avalanche Rookie
T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal in eight games, assisted by MacKinnon and Makar. The Colorado Avalanche rookie is building confidence fast, and head coach Jared Bednar already likes what he sees on the scoring chance sheet.
Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.
Stepping up the election campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to join the party's Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra on Sunday (October 18) which commenced on September 22. The yatra will begin from Daivadnya Bhavan, Calconda and will conclude at Dr Rajendra Prasad Stadium, Margao. Gandhi announced his participation with a sharp attack on the BJP's government in Goa, describing it tenure full of misrule and loot. BJP's record in Goa: 15 years of misrule and loot. 15 years of chori. Land chori. Paisa chori. Jobs chori. MLA chori. And above all, vote chori. Together, let's tell the BJP: Goa is not for sale. Goa belongs to its people. Tomorrow, 18 October, I will walk with you in the Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra to defend Goa's identity, dignity and future. Join me at 3:30 PM at Calconda, Gandhi said on X. BJP governs Goa and emerged as the single largest party in 2022, winning 20 of 40 Assembly seats and reducing the Congress to 11. Th...
The IPL 2027 auction will be held in Goa on December 16, according to a communication from the BCCI to the 10 franchises. The auction briefing is scheduled for December 15. The event will mark the auction's return to India after three consecutive editions were held overseas in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi.
IPL 2027 auction date announced, Goa to host event
The BCCI has announced that the 2027 Indian Premier League auction will take place in Goa on December 16, marking its return to India after three seasons abroad.
IPL 2027 auction to be held on December 16, franchises told to prepare for event in Goa: Report
In a major development, a recent report from Cricbuzz has suggested that the highly anticipated IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 auction is slated to be held on December 16th in Goa. It is worth noting...
IPL Auction Returns To India After Four Years, Goa Likely Venue: Sources
The IPL 2027 auction marks the return of the event to India after four years, with the previous editions being held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi.
Ladakh's world-renowned Pashmina, produced from the fine fibre of Changra goats reared by the Changthang community, has reached the national capital through a dedicated stall at Lakm Fashion Week in New Delhi. The showcase highlights the region's rich handicraft heritage, traditional weaving, embroidery and contemporary designs while promoting local artisans, women entrepreneurs and self-help groups.
Emiliano Martinez Suffers Horrific Injury But Chelsea Beat Everton 2-0
Pedro Neto's double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium despite the loss of goalkeeper Emi Martinez to a head injury.
IPL 2027 auction likely to be held in Goa on December 16
IPL 2027 auction likely to be held in Goa on December 16
Chelsea win comes at a cost as Martinez leaves on stretcher
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 in a Premier League match on Saturday, with Pedro Neto scoring both goals. The victory provisionally moved Chelsea to fourth place, though the game was marked by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who had to be stretchered off.
Neeraj Chopra announces comeback, reveals his goal
Neeraj Chopra was forced to end his career in 2026 due to a ligament tear in his ankle. Now, he has made a major announcement regarding his return. He also has the 2028 Olympics in mind.Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj ChopraStar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had to interrupt his 2026 seaso...
Indonesia's 2045 goals hinge on homes as outreach falls short
India's Golfing Ambitions: A Decade To Global Dominance
Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, and PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl express strong confidence in India's potential to become a global golf powerhouse within the next decade. Kant specifically predicts a woman golfer will achieve a breakthrough moment for the country. They highlight India's demographic advantage, rising youth participation, and the need for university-level talent development and private investment in infrastructure to achieve this goal.
Jamal Bhuyan scores after five years
Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan scored his first goal in Bangladesh's top-tier professional league in five years as Brothers Union held Rahmatganj MFS to a 2-2 draw in the Bangladesh Football League at the Bir Shreshtha Ft Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Saturday.
East Bengal FC Kicks Off ISL 2026-27 Campaign Against Churchill Brothers in Goa
East Bengal FC begins its ISL 2026-27 season against Churchill Brothers, aiming for a strong start in Goa. East Bengal FC Kicks Off ISL 2026-27 Campaign Against Churchill Brothers in Goa
Enforcement Directorate makes sixth arrest in pan-India digital arrest fraud case
The ED found that the money cheated from a Goa victim was put in 400 bank accounts, withdrawn in cash and then converted into foreign currency through RBI-licensed money changers
Enforcement Directorate makes sixth arrest in pan-India digital arrest fraud case
The ED found that the money cheated from a Goa victim was put in 400 bank accounts, withdrawn in cash and then converted into foreign currency through RBI-licensed money changers
From Festive Spending to Financial Goals: How Individual Attitudes Towards Money Are Changing
A child's education ten years away, a home purchase in five years and retirement two decades away are all financial goals, but with different timelines and risk considerations. Treating them alike just because they are all labelled investments can mean losing sight of the larger purpose.
ISL: SC Delhi fall 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in front of massive home crowd
Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) lost 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their MG Indian Super League 2026/27 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. On Friday, SC Delhi's first home game saw 14,971 fans attend, marking a strong turnout for the club's first home fixture. Lalrinliana Hnamte gave The Phoenixes the lead in the first half, but Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored in the second half to give The Mariners all three points, a release said. For a relatively new club in Indian football, the response at JLN Stadium is an encouraging sign of the support SC Delhi is building in the capital. The Friday night crowd turned out to back the team, giving the club a strong start to its home campaign as it looks to establish itself in the league. SC Delhi started well. Juan Pena tested goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with a long-range shot in the 4th minute, and Lamgoulen Hangshing sent a corner chance over the bar in the 8th. Nora Fernandes then kept the scores level with a good save to de...
'Nepalese nationals added as voters in Goa SIR'
Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has alleged that Nepalese nationals were added to the state's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and that voters were illegally shifted between constituencies. He has demanded an impartial investigation into these alleged irregularities, calling for deletion of illegal entries and action against those responsible.
ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three UTs
The Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories with the 1st of January next year as the qualifying date. These states and UTs are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, []
Sixth Arrest In Rs 30,000 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has made its sixth arrest, Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain, in a pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest case involving transactions worth Rs 30,000 crore. Jain is accused of acting as an RTGS agent for the criminal network. The probe, initiated by a Goa Police FIR, uncovered a vast money laundering operation across 20 states, with funds converted into foreign currency and linked to numerous shell companies.
Beyond the beaches | Ins Gonsalves's photo exhibition on Goa
Beyond the beaches | Ins Gonsalves's photo exhibition on Goa
Bombay Sport Exchange: Mustafa Ghouse on ISL, India's sporting ecosystem and grassroots problem
Why has the IPL become Indian sport's standout commercial success, while so many other franchise leagues have struggled to achieve the same staying power? And what will it take for India's wider sporting ecosystem to grow?On Bombay Sport Exchange, host K. Shriniwas Rao speaks to Mustafa Ghouse, Founder & General Partner of Centre Court Capital, about the business of Indian sport, the economics of sports leagues and the structural challenges holding back sporting development.Ghouse, a former Indian tennis player and the founding CEO of JSW Sports, brings an operator's and investor's perspective to the conversation. He explains why copying the IPL model is not enough, why grassroots development matters as much as a successful league, and how the right investment, infrastructure and governance can create more sustainable sporting businesses.IN THIS EPISODE: Why the IPL's success is difficult to replicate in football, hockey, badminton and other sports. What the Indian Super League has achieved and why professionalisation has not automatically translated into national-team progress. Why junior tennis is so expensive and how limited international tournament opportunities affect player development. How sports infrastructure, grassroots participation and long-term investment can strengthen India's talent pipeline. Why Indian sport needs clearer goals, better execution, transparency and accountability. How Centre Court Capital approaches investment in India's evolving sports industry.
Goa Cricket Association denies Rs 50 crore audit mismatch, points to previous committee
The current Managing Committee of the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has rejected allegations of a Rs 50 crore accounting mismatch flagged by an audit report, asserting that the discrepancies occurred during the tenure of the previous committee.
Nana Patekars son Malhar addresses Tanushree Dutta allegations: The truth will remain the truth
Late actor Nana Patekars son, Malhar Patekar, has addressed the allegations made against his father by actor Tanushree Dutta, while also dismissing reports about his parents relationship and family dynamics. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Malhar said the legal case related to the allegations had already concluded and questioned why the matter kept being discussed. Without naming Tanushree, he said he had nothing further to add. Without naming anyone, I want to say that the case people are bringing up unnecessarily is already over. Judiciary se clear hua hain, case khatam ho chuka; phir bhi bol rahe [the case is over; they still keep talking], he said. Malhar added, Aise logo ko mein unko kuch nahi bolunga; joh sach hai wahi rahega, bhagwan unka bhala kare [I have nothing to say to such people. The truth will remain the truth. May God bless them], this is what I have to say to them. What Tanushree Dutta had alleged against Nana Patekar In 2018, Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar and others of sexual harassment on the sets of Horn OK Pleasss. She had alleged that an incident took place during the filming of the movie and subsequently quit the project. The allegations resurfaced during Indias #MeToo movement, with Tanushree reiterating her claims against Nana, choreographer Ganesh Acharya and the films producer. Following Nana Patekars death on October 8 in Goa, Tanushree shared a video on her Instagram Stories in which she referred to the late actor as an evil dead. She later spoke to the media about the allegations and said that she would not forget what she claimed had happened on the sets of the film. Nana Patekar died of a heart attack in Goa after reportedly experiencing chest pain early in the morning. He was later cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Pune in the presence of family, friends and members of the film fraternity. Also Read:Nana Patekars autopsy CONFIRMS heart attack caused by blood clot in left main coronary artery: Report
Abakkus Mutual Funds Sanjay Doshi sees opportunities across market capitalisations, despite elevated mid- and smallcap valuations. He urges investors to prioritise sustainable earnings, cash flows and returns on capital, maintain disciplined stock selection and align SIP allocations with long-term goals.
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record low: Why it matters amid election battle
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has achieved a remarkable milestone, showing its lowest annual deforestation at just 3,335 square kilometres, dropping by 41.8 percent from last year's figure of 5,731 square kilometres. President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva's ambitious goal to halt illegal logging by 2030 underscores a strong political commitment to preserve this vital ecosystem, which plays a crucial role in climate stability and global environmental health.
CUK marks World Students Day with three competitions
Ganderbal, Oct 16:The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) celebrated World Students Day 2026 with essay writing, elocution and debate competitions to mark the birth anniversary of former President of India and eminent scientist Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Organised by the Dean Students Welfare (DSW) at the Tulmulla campus on Thursday, the programmes aimed to promote creativity, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership among students from different campuses. The essay writing competition saw 35 participants, while 31 students took part in the elocution competition and 24 in the debate. The valedictory function was presided over by Abdul Rashid, Deputy Registrar (Administration), who urged students to remain focused on their goals, work with dedication and contribute positively to society. Dean Students Welfare Dr Jehirul Islam highlighted Kalams contributions to the nation and his emphasis on education, scientific temper, innovation and youth empowerment. He also acknowledged the support of Vice-Chancellor Prof A. Ravinder Nath, Dean Academic Affairs Prof Shahid Rasool and Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir in promoting student-centred initiatives. Programme Coordinator Dr Firdous Ahmad Sofal conducted the valedictory proceedings, emphasising that Kalams life taught students to combine ambition with knowledge, discipline and perseverance. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes among winners of the three competitions.
Every investor makes two bets: one about the cost of a business today, and one about the predictability of its cost tomorrow. The Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business bill, 2026 speaks well to the first, and poorly to the second. Its core principles are perfectly sound economics: an activity is allowed unless prohibited, one office should not require what another has, and unresponsiveness from a department should be taken as consent. All are transaction-cost-reducing forces. A reform is measured against what happens at the counter but not the preamble, and the distance between the two is large here. A reform with no budget The bills financial note itself notes that it requires no expenditure, but it establishes a state council, an executive committee, a district committee and a single window. It also places fire-safety, effluent treatment and worker facilities within estates under industrial authorities. Administrative capacity is the scarce input in this economy. Adding responsibilities without staff, software or training does not shrink the queue rather it only shifts. A credible reform requires a funded district tier, a working portal and money for the estates. Officials regulating officials The state council is headed by the Chief Minister and staffed by ministers and secretaries. The executive committee is eighteen senior officers. The district body consists of the Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of Police and a string of department heads. Business has a seat only if the chair sees fit to invite it. Those who bear the cost of delay have no assured place at the table, while those who create it occupy all the seats. Committees also add to coordination costs: every extra signature is a day added. Standing, voting seats for chambers, MSME bodies and women entrepreneurs would carry no cost and add a feedback loop to the system. Discretion where rules were promised The bill promises rule-based governance, but the levers for change it provides are couched in the word may and the goodwill of one chair. These range from relaxing building norms and the master plan, to extending the inspection holiday and permitting round-the-clock operation. Investors can neither value nor price discretion. They demand a higher return or walk away in frustration. A concession that exists at the pleasure of the office is an option held by the government, not a right of the entrepreneur: the remedy is to publish objective triggers, such as plot size, category of pollution and location, so that two identical firms are treated identically by default. The blanks Fees, penalties, most deadlines and the forms of appeal are all as may be prescribed. Automatic approval on delay is the bills finest idea, but it is as good as the deadlines it presumes. Firm dates appear for one thing, the in-principle certificate: three working days in industrial parks, thirty outside them, forty-five for existing units. Exit is similarly ill-defined. A firm may return its plot or sell it, but at a penalty or charge yet to be drafted. An entrepreneur who cannot price the cost of failure invests less, because ease of exit is part of ease of entry. A holiday that ends in a cliff New enterprises enjoy three years free from inspection, and the in-principle approval also lasts three years, after which every regular approval must be in hand. Compliance is postponed, not lifted, and a postponed cost always arrives, when a young firm seeks to expand. The holiday also expires on complaints of a serious nature, which are not specified. In a small market, a competitor or an unhappy neighbour can turn that phrase into a weapon. Risk-tiered inspections that taper gradually, with triggers attached to demonstrable harm, would be fairer and more predictable. A tax on the eleventh worker Any enterprise with more than ten employees can be directed to reserve a cut of vacancies for domicile candidates, with penalties for non-compliance. Local hiring is a worthy goal, but as a mandate it has the effect of a tax on the eleventh worker. Economies with thresholds like this tend to have a crowd of firms hovering just below, and J&K has a thin middle of mid-sized firms. The exemption route means applying to the same committee the bill was intended to liberate firms from. A wage subsidy or training credit linked to local hires would reward outcomes rather than punish employers. What the bill leaves out Areas under tourism development authorities (where much hospitality investment wishes to go) are frozen out of relaxations. Ecology may justify that, but then the bill owes those areas a rapid, well-timed path instead of silence. More fundamentally, the bill treats permission as the binding constraint. For many Kashmiri entrepreneurs it is credit against collateral, reliable power and shocks to transport. A permit in three days means little if the loan takes six months. Accountability that runs one way Officials are shielded for acts done in good faith and the verbs are all gentle. The executive committee will try to reduce turnaround times, and authorities will endeavour to approve on time. The firm that loses months gets nothing but an automatic approval. A better design would publish district-wise delays each quarter, and pay a small per-day compensation from the offices own budget, and commission an independent review every year. What is measured, and costs the office something, gets done. The real test J&K does not lack laws that promise ease. The services guarantee law and the 2018 single window law are both mentioned as ones this bill will amend. The question is what this layer is different. The answer is not more principles but funded capacity, a business voice at the table, rules in place of discretion, and numbers published for all to see. Without these, the bill risks making the unease of doing business more elegant and not less real. Malik Daniyal is an economics graduate from Delhi University.
