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West Bengal bans ‘The Kerala Story’, makers to seek legal options

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Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal banned the film ‘The Kerala Story’ citing “maintenance of peace” and to avoid incidents of “hatred and violence” in the state.
West Bengal became the first state to ban the film, which narrates the ordeal of three women who are trafficked to ISIS camps after being converted to Islam through marriage.
There’s a continuing political outcry around the movie even as it has been made tax-free in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh.

On the decision to ban the film, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “It is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and maintain peace in the state.”
Also raking up the ‘Kashmir Files’, a film on the alleged genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, which ran to packed houses despite evoking protests from the Opposition, the Bengal CM said, “What was ‘The Kashmir Files’? It was meant purely to humiliate a particular section of society. What is ‘The Kerala Story’? It is a distorted story.”
The CM directed the state chief secretary to remove the movie from all theatres where it is being screened.
Reacting to the ban, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the producer of the film, said they will pursue legal options against the decision. “If state government won’t listen to us, we will explore legal avenues. However, whatever course we take will be based on legal advice,” Shah told ANI.
Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film evoked sharp opposition from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who called it “RSS propaganda”.

Congress MP from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor accused the makers of “misrepresenting” Kerala.
Campaigning for the BJP in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, weighed in on the controversy, accusing the Congress of standing with terrorists.
‘The Kerala Story’ stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani in lead roles.
A massive controversy erupted around the film after its trailer claimed that 32,000 women from Kerala had gone missing and joined the terrorist group ISIS. However, in the face of protests, the contentious figure in the trailer was later withdrawn.
Its trailer description was later changed to a story of three women from Kerala.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
Gross exaggeration, distortion of Kerala’s reality: Tharoor slams makers of The Kerala Story

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New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the makers of the movie “The Kerala Story”, accusing them of indulging in “gross exaggeration” and “distortion” of the state’s reality.
Tharoor’s assertion came in response to those accusing him of double standards over his criticism of the film, referring to his 2021 tweet in which he had said that he had been approached by three Kerala mothers whose daughters are stuck in Afghanistan having been taken there by their misguided husbands.
“The Kerala Story”, starring Adah Sharma, is set to be released in cinemas on May 5. Written and directed by Sudipto Sen, the film is portrayed as “unearthing” the events behind “approximately 32,000 women” allegedly going missing from Kerala.

According to the CPI(M) and the Congress in Kerala, the film falsely claims that the women converted, got radicalised and were deployed in terror missions in India and the world.
In a lengthy Twitter post tagging his 2021 tweet on the three Kerala mothers who had approached him, Tharoor said, “Many are spreading this 2021 tweet of mine as if it undermines my present objections to the trailer and publicity for ‘The Kerala Story’.”
“Yes, I was approached then by three Kerala mothers and was aware of a fourth, and I was open about my concerns about their daughters’ radicalisation. But four cases are a far cry from the 32,000 that the film-makers are alleging,” the MP from Thiruvananthapuram said.
If there really were so many ISIS female members from Kerala, that would mean double the number when you count their husbands, whereas even Western intelligence sources say the number of ALL Indians in ISIS does not approach three figures, Tharoor said.
“This gross exaggeration and distortion of the Kerala reality is what I am objecting to,” he added.

Film’s producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has said the film is a true story and every scene in the film is true, but it deals with three girls.
“However, we are not changing our stand. If we look at the issue, the number of 32,000 is what we have stated and we are staying by it. But the film is not, so they’re two different things,” he told PTI.
“Since the matter has become sub judice, I would not like to elaborate on that. If we are asked this question… ‘How did we get to this number and everything?’ We’ll answer those questions there (in court),” he said.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had on Sunday slammed the makers of the film, saying they were taking up the Sangh Parivar propaganda of projecting the state as a centre of religious extremism by raising the issue of ‘love jihad’ — a concept rejected by courts, probe agencies and the home ministry.
“The Kerala Story” is backed by Sunshine Pictures Private Limited, founded by Shah, who serves as the producer, creative director and co-writer of the film.
The film’s writer-director Sudipto Sen’s earlier movies are “Aasma”, “Lucknow Times” and “The Last Monk”.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 2, 2023
Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Makers announce first 2 names? See tweet

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Mumbai: India’s popular reality TV show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ is gearing up for its 13th season, and fans are eagerly waiting to know who the contestants will be. The show, hosted by renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty, is known for its thrilling stunts and adrenaline-pumping challenges. KKK 13 is likely to be shot in its popular filming location Cape Town, South Africa. However, an official word about it is still awaited.
Amid the curiosity, the show’s makers dropped a hint about the first contestant on the Colors official Twitter handle, sparking speculation among fans.
In a tweet that garnered much attention, the makers of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 asked fans to guess the name of the first contestant for the upcoming season. Many fans quickly flooded the comments section with guesses, and one name that stood out was that of Shiv Thakare, a former contestant from another popular Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 16. Check it out below.

While the makers KKK 13 have not yet officially confirmed Shiv Thakare’s participation in the show, the tweet and its response among fans sparked a frenzy on social media. Many expressed their excitement and anticipation to see him perform daring stunts on the show.
Other name that is being tweeted the most is of Lock Upp winner and stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.
Do you want to see Shiv Thakare and in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13? Comment below.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 13, 2023
No ‘security testing’ or ‘crackdown’ plans for smartphone makers: Govt

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New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said there are no plans for security testing for smartphones or crackdown on pre-installed applications, as the sole emphasis is on ease of doing business and boosting local electronics manufacturing.
Responding to a media report, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said that there is no “security testing” or “crackdown” plans for smartphone makers at the end of the government.
“@GoI_MeitY is 100 per cent committed to ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and is totally focused on growing electronics manufacturing to touch $300 billion by 2026,” the minister said in a tweet.
Electronics manufacturing in the country is likely to cross Rs 1.28 lakh crore in the next financial year, according to Chandrasekhar.
“The mobile phone production in India had increased from 5.8 crore units valued at about Rs 18,900 crore in 2014-15 to 31 crore units valued at over Rs 2,75,000 crore in the last financial year, as a result of various initiatives of the government, including the ‘Phased Manufacturing programme’,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said during her Union Budget 2023-24 speech in Parliament.
In the period from April-December 2022, mobile phone exports reached nearly $7-8 billion, and is expected to cross $9 billion for the fiscal year.
The government has set a target to achieve $300 billion of electronics manufacturing by 2025-26, out of which $75-100 billion of electronics manufacturing is expected from Uttar Pradesh alone, according to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 15, 2023
Haleem makers gear up for Ramzan in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, Hyderabad gears up to celebrate with one of its most popular dishes – Haleem. This delicious dish is made up of meat, lentils, wheat, spices, and other ingredients, and is available throughout the month across hotels and makeshift joints in the city.
In preparation for the month-long festivities, almost all haleem makers in the city have started setting up their ‘Haleem Bhatti’ – a setup specifically designed to cook haleem. This dish is not only a source of business but also a source of employment for many residents in the city.
Meanwhile, the sale of ‘Haleem Ghotas’ which is made up of wood has picked up pace ahead of the holy month.

Haleem Bhatti at Pista House in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]
Haleem to get costly in this Ramzan in Hyderabad
A significant rise in the cost of haleem is expected this Ramzan due to the increase in ghee, wheat, mutton, and spices prices. Despite the expected rise in cost, hotels expect encouraging business in the first fortnight and the last five days of the holy month.
Haleem Bhatti at Shah Ghouse in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]
Although no religious significance is attached to Haleem, it is sought after for its nutritious value and is typically eaten after one breaks their fast for the day. Many restaurants set up haleem outlets in the city during the holy month, but some outlets make it available 365 days a year.
Haleem Bhatti at Shadab in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]
Hyderabadi haleem won ‘Most Popular GI award’
Last year, Hyderabadi Haleem won the ‘Most Popular GI’ award, beating other food items such as Rasgulla, Bikaneri Bhujiya, and Ratlami Sev.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry selected the dish for the award based on public opinion. The voting was done between August 2 and October 9 to choose the dish.
Hyderabad is eagerly waiting for the holy month of Ramzan, the festive atmosphere in the markets, and the availability of the delicious dish, haleem.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 15, 2023
Maharashtra government suspends licenses of six cough syrup makers for violating rules

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government told the state Legislative Assembly on Friday that the licenses of six manufacturers of cough syrups in the state have been suspended for not following the rules.
Food and Drugs Administration Minister Sanjay Rathod made the statement while replying to a calling attention notice by Ashish Shelar (BJP) and others.
Recently, a cough syrup made by a Noida-based firm was alleged to have caused the death of 18 children in Uzbekistan. Noida police on Friday said they had arrested three employees of the firm.
Rathod said that the Maharashtra government had initiated inquiry against 84 out of 108 manufacturers of cough syrups in the state.
Four of them were directed to stop production while the licences of six companies were suspended, he said.
As many as 17 firms were served show-cause notices for violation of rules, the minister added.
Shelar referred to the deaths of 66 children in Gambia allegedly because of cough syrups imported from India.
But the minister said that the company which was facing the charge of violation of rules in that case was based in Haryana and had no manufacturing unit in Maharashtra.

“We have, however, taken a strict action against the violators of rules. We are ensuring that the World Health Organization’s GMP (good manufacturing practises) certification-related rules and Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products are complied with while exporting products (from the state),” he added.
Presiding officer Sanjay Shirsat said if 20 per cent of manufacturers faced raids because of suspected violation of rules, it needs to be taken very seriously as it was akin to playing with people’s lives.
Rathod said of 996 allopathic drug manufacturers in the state, 514 manufacturers export their products.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 3, 2023
Bigg Boss 16: Makers plan to remove Sumbul Touqeer from finale?
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Mumbai: Bigg Boss 16 finale is around the corner and fans are excited to know who will make it to the top spots and grab the coveted trophy this year. In a sad move, one unlucky contestant among the present top 7 will have to walk out of the show this week, just a few days before the finale. Fear of elimination looms over the contestants as the Weekend Ka Vaar nears.
Bigg Boss 16 Nominated Contestants
According to sources, the three contestants who got nominated for the upcoming elimination round are —
- MC Stan
- Shiv Thakare
- Sumbul Touqeer Khan
EXCLUSIVE: Nominated Contestants for this week
☆ MC Stan
☆ Shiv Thakare
☆ Sumbul Touqeer Khan
Comments 💬- Who will be EVICTED from the #BiggBoss16 house just 1 week before the finale?
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) January 31, 2023
Sumbul Touqeer Khan to get evicted?
As per loyal viewers of the show, Sumbul has a high chance of getting evicted from BB 16 this week if elimination takes place. It is being said that Stan and Shiv have more fan support than Sumbul. Also, many viewers are saying that Sumbul deserved to be in the finals but not Nimrit, calling the latter a ‘fixed’ and ‘biased’ finalist of the show.
Who do you think will get eliminated from Bigg Boss 16 just before finale? Comment below.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )
January 31, 2023