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‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ box office collection day 9: James Cameron’s film inches closer to the Rs 130 crore mark in second week

‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ box office collection day 9: James Cameron’s film inches closer to the Rs 130 crore mark in second week

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ experienced a dip in its second week, collecting Rs 7.65 crore on its second Friday. However, weekend sales saw an uptick, with Day 9 earning Rs 9.50 crore. The film has garnered Rs 126.65 crore overall. Director James Cameron hinted at future installments, contingent on box office performance. ‘Avatar: Fire And…

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Why talking while driving is more dangerous than you think |

Why talking while driving is more dangerous than you think |

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New research reveals that talking while driving, even hands-free, significantly delays essential eye movements. This cognitive load interferes with the neural mechanisms controlling gaze, potentially slowing hazard recognition and increasing accident risks. The findings highlight that even brief delays in visual processing can have serious consequences on the road. Most drivers think they can multitask….

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‘Don’t Get Scammed’: Stop, think and then act before letting fear take over, says special CP Devesh Chandra Srivastava at TOI townhall

‘Don’t Get Scammed’: Stop, think and then act before letting fear take over, says special CP Devesh Chandra Srivastava at TOI townhall

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NEW DELHI: “Cybercrime has no geographical boundaries, it thrives on online anonymity where a scammer can claim to be operating locally from Patparganj while actually being based abroad,” said special commissioner of police Devesh Chandra Srivastava during his address at the TOI Townhall on ‘Don’t Get Scammed’.This striking reality served as a wake-up call as…

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Bangladesh unrest: ‘Some part’ of Yunus-led government allowed attacks on newspapers – Editors’ Council chief

Bangladesh unrest: ‘Some part’ of Yunus-led government allowed attacks on newspapers – Editors’ Council chief

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File photo: Muhammad Yunus DHAKA: Editors’ Council president Nurul Kabir on Saturday said “some part” of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government allowed the vandalism and arson at the offices of the country’s leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, and at cultural centre Chhayanaut in Dhaka – attacks that took place following radical leader…

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‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ box office day 3: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s film treads at a steady pace towards the Rs. 20 crore mark, while Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to be the undefeated king

‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ box office day 3: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s film treads at a steady pace towards the Rs. 20 crore mark, while Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to be the undefeated king

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The last reel of 2025 is rolling, but the entertainment industry is far from saying goodbye to the year. With the release of Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, Bollywood gave the audience another rom-com before the end of 2025. The film had a decent start, on its…

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Yamuna sand mining: Mid-river digs to illegal ramps, NGT panel finds major violations; GRAP curbs ignored

Yamuna sand mining: Mid-river digs to illegal ramps, NGT panel finds major violations; GRAP curbs ignored

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GHAZIABAD: A National Green Tribunal-ordered inspection of the Yamuna floodplains lying between Delhi and Ghaziabad has found largescale violations by miners, corroborating a TOI report on Nov 30 last year about an embankment being built across the river to illegally dredge sand.The joint committee report, submitted to NGT after surprise inspections on both Delhi and…

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Representative image CHANDRAPUR: The SIT probing illegal sale of a farmer’s kidney in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has uncovered a direct operational link to China. Fresh disclosures indicate that a Chinese surgeon, Dr Chiang, conducted transplant procedures in Cambodia and supplied harvested organs to clients in his home country.The revelations, based on statements of two key accus-ed during interrogation, have prompted officials to expand the scope of inquiry across international networks.Police sources said Ramakrishna Sunchu of Solapur (who also posed as ‘Dr Krishna’ and Mallesh) and Himanshu Bhardwaj from Mohali, Punjab, told interrogators Chiang performed the surgeries and ensured that all procured kidneys were routed to Chinese recipients.The kidney of Roshan Kule, a marginal farmer from Minthur village who was lured into selling his organ, was allegedly transplanted to a patient in China within 12 hours of the kidney removal, sources said.Investigators believe Chiang played a key role in recruiting intermediaries, allegedly enticing Sunchu and Bhardwaj with significant financial rewards to supply donors. Police are pursuing the third accused in the chain from West Bengal, who remains on the run.All for lady love Himanshu Bhardwaj once ran a tour and travel business. His life took a turn when he fell in love with a young woman and began taking care of all her expenses. When she expressed her desire to travel to the US, Himanshu decided to fulfil her dream — even if it meant selling his own kidney. That decision made him enter the kidney trade. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123Photostories5 important lessons on wealth generation from Ramit Sethi’s ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich’Shimmer to Organza: The five sarees Bollywood keeps reaching forSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winter123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

Representative image CHANDRAPUR: The SIT probing illegal sale of a farmer’s kidney in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has uncovered a direct operational link to China. Fresh disclosures indicate that a Chinese surgeon, Dr Chiang, conducted transplant procedures in Cambodia and supplied harvested organs to clients in his home country.The revelations, based on statements of two key accus-ed during interrogation, have prompted officials to expand the scope of inquiry across international networks.Police sources said Ramakrishna Sunchu of Solapur (who also posed as ‘Dr Krishna’ and Mallesh) and Himanshu Bhardwaj from Mohali, Punjab, told interrogators Chiang performed the surgeries and ensured that all procured kidneys were routed to Chinese recipients.The kidney of Roshan Kule, a marginal farmer from Minthur village who was lured into selling his organ, was allegedly transplanted to a patient in China within 12 hours of the kidney removal, sources said.Investigators believe Chiang played a key role in recruiting intermediaries, allegedly enticing Sunchu and Bhardwaj with significant financial rewards to supply donors. Police are pursuing the third accused in the chain from West Bengal, who remains on the run.All for lady love Himanshu Bhardwaj once ran a tour and travel business. His life took a turn when he fell in love with a young woman and began taking care of all her expenses. When she expressed her desire to travel to the US, Himanshu decided to fulfil her dream — even if it meant selling his own kidney. That decision made him enter the kidney trade. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123Photostories5 important lessons on wealth generation from Ramit Sethi’s ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich’Shimmer to Organza: The five sarees Bollywood keeps reaching forSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winter123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

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CHANDRAPUR: The SIT probing illegal sale of a farmer’s kidney in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has uncovered a direct operational link to China. Fresh disclosures indicate that a Chinese surgeon, Dr Chiang, conducted transplant procedures in Cambodia and supplied harvested organs to clients in his home country.The revelations, based on statements of two key accus-ed during interrogation,…

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‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna starrer crosses 1025 crore mark worldwide; BEATS Kartik Aaryan’s ‘TMMTMTTM’

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna starrer crosses 1025 crore mark worldwide; BEATS Kartik Aaryan’s ‘TMMTMTTM’

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With no signs of slowing down, ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to shine brighter and roar louder at the box office. The Aditya Dhar movie, released on December 5, 2025, entered its fourth week on last Friday and continues to dominate the box office. According to trade reports, the movie’s collection in its 4th week stands above Rs….

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Dry eyes after LASIK can blur vision and comfort: 3 things that can be done before surgery to prevent it

Dry eyes after LASIK can blur vision and comfort: 3 things that can be done before surgery to prevent it

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LASIK is a popular choice for corrective eye surgery, which is considered safe, effective and highly successful. But this eye surgery comes with its own share of side effects. One of the most common problems patients face after post-LASIK is feeling dryness in the eye or simply “dry eyes”. According to Optometrists.org, around 95 percent…

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Aries Career Horoscope 2026: Will You Finally Get the Promotion You Deserve?

Aries Career Horoscope 2026: Will You Finally Get the Promotion You Deserve?

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The year ahead is full of significant planetary movements that will influence the professional world in different ways. Saturn’s slow but sure transit through sensitive nakshatras, eclipses altering cognitive abilities, and Mars activating different zodiacs are just some of the factors that will make 2026 a year of metamorphosis, education, and giant steps. The intervention…

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Medical negligence: Cloth found in Noida woman’s abdomen 15 months after C-section; FIR against 6 doctors

Medical negligence: Cloth found in Noida woman’s abdomen 15 months after C-section; FIR against 6 doctors

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NOIDA: A criminal case was registered against three doctors for medical negligence after a foreign object was found inside a woman’s abdomen more than a year after she underwent a delivery procedure at a private hospital in Greater Noida. The complaint, filed by the woman’s husband earlier this week, also names the chief medical officer…

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Representative imageRepresentative imageRepresentative image12 MUMBAI: After a routine trip to the market with his father to purchase vegetables on a winter morning in 2023 led to the death of a 30-year-old junior engineer with Konkan Railways, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Mumbai ordered Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay approximately Rs 2.21 crore (inclusive of interest) to his bereaved family. The tragedy occurred on Dec 21, 2023, when Aniket Dabholkar, father to a one-year-old boy, was standing near his parked scooter while his father purchased vegetables. A speeding state-owned bus veered into the side margin of the road and struck Dabholkar, causing fatal head injuries.During the proceedings, MSRTC attempted to shift blame onto the deceased, suggesting he suddenly entered the path of the bus. However, the tribunal dismissed these claims, noting evidence and police reports clearly showed the scooter was stationary and the bus driver lost control. “The fact that the driver of the offending bus drove the vehicle at a high speed and recklessly and caused the accident resulting in death of a person standing still by the side of the road indicates negligence,” it said in the verdict.The family had moved the tribunal on January 20, 2024. “The claimants have duly proved negligence on the part of the accused driver,” the tribunal said.In determining the compensation, it took into account Dabholkar’s monthly salary of approximately Rs 84,000 and his promising career. It awarded Rs 1.95 crore as principal amount, which includes loss of dependency, funeral expenses, and “consortium” for emotional suffering of his 24-year-old widow, infant son, and elderly parents.It directed MSRTC to deposit the funds in 30 days, emphasising that the compensation must include 7% annual interest. Of the total award, it ordered Rs 95 lakh each be allocated to the wife and son, and the remainder shared between the parents.About the AuthorRebecca SamervelArmed with a degree in political science and law, Rebecca Samervel waltzed into journalism after a brief stint in modeling. As a reporter at The Times of India, Mumbai, she covers courts. She is a self-confessed food-a-holic. Travelling, politics and television are her passions. If you want to find her during the week the only place to look is the Bombay high court.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123PhotostoriesSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winterPsychology reveals: People raised in lower-middle-class families often develop these 5 habits and qualities the rich don’t5 life-threatening diseases linked to air pollution123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

Representative imageRepresentative imageRepresentative image12 MUMBAI: After a routine trip to the market with his father to purchase vegetables on a winter morning in 2023 led to the death of a 30-year-old junior engineer with Konkan Railways, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Mumbai ordered Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay approximately Rs 2.21 crore (inclusive of interest) to his bereaved family. The tragedy occurred on Dec 21, 2023, when Aniket Dabholkar, father to a one-year-old boy, was standing near his parked scooter while his father purchased vegetables. A speeding state-owned bus veered into the side margin of the road and struck Dabholkar, causing fatal head injuries.During the proceedings, MSRTC attempted to shift blame onto the deceased, suggesting he suddenly entered the path of the bus. However, the tribunal dismissed these claims, noting evidence and police reports clearly showed the scooter was stationary and the bus driver lost control. “The fact that the driver of the offending bus drove the vehicle at a high speed and recklessly and caused the accident resulting in death of a person standing still by the side of the road indicates negligence,” it said in the verdict.The family had moved the tribunal on January 20, 2024. “The claimants have duly proved negligence on the part of the accused driver,” the tribunal said.In determining the compensation, it took into account Dabholkar’s monthly salary of approximately Rs 84,000 and his promising career. It awarded Rs 1.95 crore as principal amount, which includes loss of dependency, funeral expenses, and “consortium” for emotional suffering of his 24-year-old widow, infant son, and elderly parents.It directed MSRTC to deposit the funds in 30 days, emphasising that the compensation must include 7% annual interest. Of the total award, it ordered Rs 95 lakh each be allocated to the wife and son, and the remainder shared between the parents.About the AuthorRebecca SamervelArmed with a degree in political science and law, Rebecca Samervel waltzed into journalism after a brief stint in modeling. As a reporter at The Times of India, Mumbai, she covers courts. She is a self-confessed food-a-holic. Travelling, politics and television are her passions. If you want to find her during the week the only place to look is the Bombay high court.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123PhotostoriesSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winterPsychology reveals: People raised in lower-middle-class families often develop these 5 habits and qualities the rich don’t5 life-threatening diseases linked to air pollution123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

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MUMBAI: After a routine trip to the market with his father to purchase vegetables on a winter morning in 2023 led to the death of a 30-year-old junior engineer with Konkan Railways, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Mumbai ordered Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay approximately Rs 2.21 crore (inclusive of interest) to…

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‘Sarvam Maya’ box office collections day 3: Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy shines; Film crosses Rs 10 crore mark

‘Sarvam Maya’ box office collections day 3: Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy shines; Film crosses Rs 10 crore mark

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Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy ‘Sarvam Maya’ is a box office hit, raking in approximately Rs 12 crore in its opening three days. The film saw consistent growth, with Saturday collections soaring and occupancy rates reaching an impressive 71.28 percent. Audiences are reportedly enjoying its simple narrative and light-hearted humor, making it a crowd-pleaser. Nivin Pauly’s…

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Representative image MUMBAI: In an unexpected turn, a woman’s current husband took the witness stand to depose on behalf of her ex-spouse, ending a nearly 17-year-old domestic violence case. The case, initiated in 2009 by the woman, alleged years of torture by her first husband. She sought protection and monetary relief, claiming she was ousted from her home. However, a Borivli court ruled that with her current husband confirming marriage, she was not entitled to maintenance.‘Woman married 2nd time, not entitled to maintenance’Additional chief judicial magistrate B N Chikne said, “As such, in such facts and circumstances and the evidence on record, it appears to me that it is proved from the evidence and documents produced on record, after divorce from the respondent No. 1 (ex-husband), the applicant (woman) performed a second marriage. Therefore, she is not entitled to get maintenance from respondent No. 1.” The judgment centred on the revelation that the woman had entered into a second marriage while her original maintenance claim was still active.In her plea, the woman said she married her ex-husband in 2005 through an arranged setup. She alleged that she later found out that the man was already married and his first wife began to frequent their home. Along with the ex-husband, his first wife would abuse her too. She alleged numerous incidents of physical, emotional and economic abuse. In Dec 2009, the first husband was directed to pay the woman an interim monthly maintenance of Rs 3,200 until the disposal of the case. While the woman’s sister served as a witness to support her allegations, the man brought to court an imam who officiated the woman’s second marriage, a handwriting and fingerprint expert who testified on the signatures and thumb impression on the nikahnama of the second marriage, and her husband.The trajectory of the trial shifted dramatically when her ex-husband produced her current husband as a defence witness to confirm their marital status. By confirming the second marriage through the evidence of the current husband himself, the defence nullified the woman’s status as a dependent of her former spouse. The court ruled the existence of this second union, confirmed by the man who entered into it, extinguished the woman’s right to seek further maintenance or protection from her first husband.About the AuthorRebecca SamervelArmed with a degree in political science and law, Rebecca Samervel waltzed into journalism after a brief stint in modeling. As a reporter at The Times of India, Mumbai, she covers courts. She is a self-confessed food-a-holic. Travelling, politics and television are her passions. If you want to find her during the week the only place to look is the Bombay high court.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123PhotostoriesSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winterPsychology reveals: People raised in lower-middle-class families often develop these 5 habits and qualities the rich don’t5 life-threatening diseases linked to air pollution123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

Representative image MUMBAI: In an unexpected turn, a woman’s current husband took the witness stand to depose on behalf of her ex-spouse, ending a nearly 17-year-old domestic violence case. The case, initiated in 2009 by the woman, alleged years of torture by her first husband. She sought protection and monetary relief, claiming she was ousted from her home. However, a Borivli court ruled that with her current husband confirming marriage, she was not entitled to maintenance.‘Woman married 2nd time, not entitled to maintenance’Additional chief judicial magistrate B N Chikne said, “As such, in such facts and circumstances and the evidence on record, it appears to me that it is proved from the evidence and documents produced on record, after divorce from the respondent No. 1 (ex-husband), the applicant (woman) performed a second marriage. Therefore, she is not entitled to get maintenance from respondent No. 1.” The judgment centred on the revelation that the woman had entered into a second marriage while her original maintenance claim was still active.In her plea, the woman said she married her ex-husband in 2005 through an arranged setup. She alleged that she later found out that the man was already married and his first wife began to frequent their home. Along with the ex-husband, his first wife would abuse her too. She alleged numerous incidents of physical, emotional and economic abuse. In Dec 2009, the first husband was directed to pay the woman an interim monthly maintenance of Rs 3,200 until the disposal of the case. While the woman’s sister served as a witness to support her allegations, the man brought to court an imam who officiated the woman’s second marriage, a handwriting and fingerprint expert who testified on the signatures and thumb impression on the nikahnama of the second marriage, and her husband.The trajectory of the trial shifted dramatically when her ex-husband produced her current husband as a defence witness to confirm their marital status. By confirming the second marriage through the evidence of the current husband himself, the defence nullified the woman’s status as a dependent of her former spouse. The court ruled the existence of this second union, confirmed by the man who entered into it, extinguished the woman’s right to seek further maintenance or protection from her first husband.About the AuthorRebecca SamervelArmed with a degree in political science and law, Rebecca Samervel waltzed into journalism after a brief stint in modeling. As a reporter at The Times of India, Mumbai, she covers courts. She is a self-confessed food-a-holic. Travelling, politics and television are her passions. If you want to find her during the week the only place to look is the Bombay high court.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’: Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Against VB-G RAM G ActShimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal PradeshCongress Rift Out In Open? Digvijaya Singh’s Modi-RSS Praise Draws Jibes From BJP Amid CWC MeetMass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals In Pakistan: Report Exposes Asim Munir’s ‘Brain Gain’ ClaimBJP Alleges Anti-India Global Nexus As Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Visit Sparks Fresh RowIndia, Asia Are Rising As Global Epicentres While US, Europe Lose Grip On Power: Russian AmbassadorCWC Meet: Top Congress Leaders Huddle Up In Delhi, Discuss Action Against Govt On G RAM G LawOperation Aaghat 3.0 Crushes Crime As Delhi Police Arrest 660 Accused Ahead Of New Year CelebrationsBJP MP Anurag Thakur Links Ram Name Objection to Congress Decline, Defends New Rural Jobs LawNew Zealand PM Defends India FTA as Economic Game Changer Despite Sharp Objections from Ally123PhotostoriesSelf-care Sunday: When self-care means saying no (even to people you love)6 authentic Italian vegetarian pizzas you need to try at least onceExclusive – Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks silence on ‘going under the knife’ rumours, Naagin comparisons, and her Naagin 7 lookDementia symptoms: The Quiet Red Flags That Have Nothing to Do With Memory LossTop medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025The Inner Strength You Discovered This Year Based On Your Birth DatePull&Bear to Bershka: We bet you didn’t know Zara has these sister brandsSaffron, dates, and almonds: The holy trinity to help boost your immunity in winterPsychology reveals: People raised in lower-middle-class families often develop these 5 habits and qualities the rich don’t5 life-threatening diseases linked to air pollution123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthRicky Tiedemann InjuryBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceAnthony JoshuaPatrick MahomesRaghav ChadhaBryan Woo Net WorthNBA Playoff

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MUMBAI: In an unexpected turn, a woman’s current husband took the witness stand to depose on behalf of her ex-spouse, ending a nearly 17-year-old domestic violence case. The case, initiated in 2009 by the woman, alleged years of torture by her first husband. She sought protection and monetary relief, claiming she was ousted from her…

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