Aryan Pathak, an Indian-origin student in the TPUSA program at Ohio State University, asked Vivek Ramaswamy about MAGA’s Hindu hatred.

Aryan Pathak, an Indian-origin student, asked the Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate some tough questions on the ‘hypocrisy’ of the GOP when Ramaswamy addressed a recent TPUSA event at Ohio State University. Introducing himself as an OSU student, Pathak asked Ramaswamy why a TPUSA reporter had recently mocked a Hindu temple in Texas, but Ramaswamy, a Hindu GOP leader, was sitting at his event. He also told Ramaswamy that Charlie Kirk was against Ramaswamy on the H-1B visa program.“How can I call myself a true Republican when there are a growing number of people who, because of the color of my skin, because of what I believe in, and because of my practice of religious faith, see me as someone who is not part of their tradition?” Pathak asked, pointing out that on one hand, the number of Asian-Americans in the GOP is increasing and on the other, hatred against them is increasing. He asked if this was the GOP’s strategy for the post-Trump era.Ramaswami said he criticized both the woke left and the radical right. Ramaswami said, “I am nobody’s pawn, I am my own man. I report to nobody but myself and at the end of the day to God, who I believe puts each of us here for a purpose and secondly I will never defend the inevitable.”Ramaswami said, “When I was the CEO of all the companies that were buying it, I criticized the leftist ideology. I went the other way. I will not be sorry and I will not mince words in criticizing the same type of semi-socialist, semi-discriminatory, self-hating ideology emerging on the right. Wherever I see it, I will say it in 360 degrees.” He said he believes in true conservative policies, which means believing in success.On Charlie Kirk’s opposition to H-1B, a visa program that Ramaswamy supports but now mostly avoids, Ramaswamy said hypocrisy is everywhere in life. “It’s not a good thing that you can pick out any one person’s quote and match it to their party. That’s the beauty of the conservative movement and one of the reasons I worked hard to get Donald Trump elected in 2024 is that I believe there’s a big tent with room for healthy disagreement like we’re doing tonight.“Ramaswamy said, “Charlie and I became very close. We would have debates where we agreed on 95% of things. We disagreed on 5% but demonstrated a culture of mutual respect that was at least committed to the principles of the American founding.”

उत्तर प्रदेश के प्रतापगढ़ जिले में स्मार्ट प्रीपेड बिजली मीटर व्यवस्था के खिलाफ कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं ने जोरदार प्रदर्शन किया. जिलाध्यक्ष डॉ.नीरज त्रिपाठी के नेतृत्व में सैकड़ों कार्यकर्ता सड़क पर उतरे और सरकार के खिलाफ नारेबाजी करते हुए कांग्रेस कार्यालय से कलक्ट्रेट तक मार्च किया। इस प्रदर्शन में बड़ी संख्या में आम बिजली उपभोक्ता भी शामिल हुए, जिन्होंने इस योजना को लेकर अपनी नाराजगी जाहिर की. प्रदर्शन के बाद कांग्रेस नेताओं ने जिलाधिकारी के माध्यम से राज्यपाल को ज्ञापन सौंपकर इस व्यवस्था को वापस लेने की मांग की.

पैदल मार्च निकालकर विरोध जताया
कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं ने शहर में पैदल मार्च निकालकर स्मार्ट प्रीपेड मीटर योजना का विरोध किया। इस दौरान कार्यकर्ताओं ने सरकार के खिलाफ जमकर नारेबाजी की और कहा कि यह योजना आम जनता के हित में नहीं है. प्रदर्शन में शामिल लोगों ने इसे जबरन लागू करने का आरोप लगाया.

कानून का उल्लंघन करने का आरोप
कांग्रेस नेताओं ने ज्ञापन में कहा कि प्रदेश में स्मार्ट प्रीपेड मीटर लगाने में विद्युत अधिनियम 2003 की धारा 47(5) का उल्लंघन किया जा रहा है. उनका कहना है कि उपभोक्ताओं की सहमति के बिना मीटर लगाए जा रहे हैं, जो उनके अधिकारों का हनन है.

उपभोक्ताओं को चुनने का अधिकार मिलता है
जिलाध्यक्ष डॉ.नीरज त्रिपाठी ने कहा कि उपभोक्ताओं को प्रीपेड व पोस्टपेड मीटर में से चुनने का अधिकार होना चाहिए। उन्होंने आरोप लगाया कि सरकार व बिजली विभाग इस अधिकार की अनदेखी कर जबरन योजना लागू कर रही है.

नेताओं ने जताई नाराजगी
कांग्रेस सेवा दल के प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष प्रेम शंकर द्विवेदी और जिला उपाध्यक्ष विजय शंकर त्रिपाठी ने भी इस मुद्दे पर नाराजगी जताई. उन्होंने कहा कि लाखों उपभोक्ताओं के मीटर बिना अनुमति के बदले जा रहे हैं, जिससे जनता में आक्रोश बढ़ रहा है.

ज्ञापन में रखी गईं प्रमुख मांगें
ज्ञापन के जरिए कांग्रेस ने सरकार से कई मांगें की हैं. इनमें स्मार्ट प्रीपेड मीटर योजना को समाप्त करना, जबरन लगाए गए मीटरों को हटाना, पारंपरिक पोस्टपेड मीटरों को फिर से लागू करना और इस योजना से संबंधित तकनीकी समिति की रिपोर्ट को सार्वजनिक करना शामिल है।

great singer’s daughter Anuradha PaudwalSinger-artist Kavita Paudwal is creating her own niche by being associated with devotional music. After launching Kirtan Club, she is now taking the format forward across India with an ambitious plan of 52 shows per year – blending devotion with a high-energy, community-driven experience. The Yatra will begin in Mumbai on May 3 at 6:30 pm from Ajivasan Hall, Juhu.With over two decades of stage experience and training under Pandit Jiyalal Vasant Suresh WadkarPoetry brings both a heritage and a deep, living connection with the hymns. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, she talks about Kirtan Club, her journey and growing up Anuradha Paudwal, and the enduring inspiration of Asha Bhosle.

Your show ‘Kirtan Club’ seems to be a very unique experience. Tell us about it. Is it a mix of classical and western?

No, it is classical music with some elements of western music. It differs in the sense that, as the name suggests, it is more traditional. These are the songs that people sing a lot during festivals—that’s the main part of it.When we say “club,” we refer to that happy, free state of mind. The idea is to sing the same traditional songs but without any restrictions – very open, very inclusive. These are songs that have been sung by generations. Everyone sings, everyone listens. We are trying to create a platform where everyone can sing and dance together.Besides, we are also very conscious about maintaining purity. It’s like a family gathering – people of all ages, someone playing guitar, someone playing drums, someone adding something new – but it still retains a certain sacredness. There is no alcohol etc. there. It is a place of joy, familiarity and togetherness.

Can spectators also participate?

Absolutely. This is not a performance in the usual sense. It is like a satsang. No one just sits back and watches – everyone participates.If one person sings “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, it is not the same as when everyone sings together. That collective energy is what we want. It’s interactive, immersive and very community-driven.We also plan to share stories about pilgrimages, festivals and traditions across India. On the same day, different festivals are celebrated in different parts of the country, each with its own songs and language.For example, Diwali has its own language and context, Makar Sankranti has its own language and context – but the essence is celebration. So we will have Krishna bhajans, Radha bhajans, Shiv mantras, mantras, Ganpati songs. We are also bringing multiple languages ​​– Gujarati Garba, Punjabi Bhajan, and more. It’s all very lively and festive.

What kind of experience do you want people to take back?

I want people to feel warm and happy. During those 90 minutes or two hours they should not think about anything else. They should just sing, dance and be present.Today people feel lonely. When you come into such an environment, you feel a sense of belonging. And when you are happy you don’t judge anyone. That’s the feeling I want people to take back.It is by invitation, but also open. The capacity of the venue is around 150 people, so we have to limit it. It is first come, first served. If people come around 4:30-5 pm, they are welcome.

How did your musical journey begin?

It started in my childhood. We used to gather every day for Aarti. During festivals, especially those 10 days, we used to wait eagerly—it would go on till 2-3 in the morning.That was my upbringing. A family that eats together, lives together, prays together, sings together – that’s how we grew up. Those are my earliest memories of kirtan.I started as a child actor. I sang for composers like Bappi Lahiri and Nadeem-Shravan. My father, Arun Paudwal, was an arranger with Bappi Da, so we were always around music. I was also taking training under Suresh ji.As a child, I got a chance to sing with Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt for Mahesh Bhatt’s film Junoon. I didn’t realize it was a big deal—I recorded the song and forgot about it. Months later, I found out that it was used in the film.

How did your career progress after that?

There was a gap because I was still in school. Later, in college, I did an album that became quite popular during the indie pop phase. After that I started doing live shows and playback singing.I also got offers to host reality shows like Antakshari and Sa Re Ga Ma, but I refused a show because it was clashing with my B.Com exams.After all, I worked with composers like AR Rahman. Then I got a chance to go to America.

How did it shape you?

My mother Anuradha Paudwal encouraged me. He said that once you grow up you should work and look for opportunities.I initially went for unpaid internships, even worked with the United Nations. Then I got a job as a producer and writer in a TV channel. I was already writing scripts for devotional shows in India, so it came naturally.I later completed my master’s degree at NYU. After that, I had the option to stay or come back and I decided to come back. I was very happy to be back.

Did being away affect your career in playback singing?

Yes it did. When I came back the industry had changed. Reality shows had become popular and many new singers had already become popular.If you disappear even for a few days today, people will notice. I was away for 4-5 years. People assumed I was still abroad. So yes, from Bollywood’s point of view, it made a difference.At that time, I had been gone for years. Even now, people sometimes say to me, “You were in America, right?” I say, “No, I’ve been here 15 years.”But overall, music and culture have always been a part of who I am.

Did you struggle to establish your identity, especially being Anuradha Paudwal’s daughter?

It is definitely a challenge. There are a lot of expectations when you come from a musical family. People recognize you, they respect you—but they also compare you.There is pressure. People may initially appreciate you because of your background, but that doesn’t last. If your work is good, they accept you. Otherwise, they wouldn’t do it.In fact, I think it’s more pressure than privilege. Because you have to constantly prove that you’re not just someone’s daughter – you’re your own artist. And that journey is not easy.

Does coming from a musical family make things easier in the industry?

Not necessary. This may help you get entry, but after that everything depends on your work.People may treat you with respect, but they won’t give you a job until you prove yourself. This applies everywhere—not just movies.Even in business or medicine, children grow up in the same environment, so they naturally gravitate towards it. But when you enter the real world, you still have to prove yourself.

What kind of parent was Anuradha Paudwal?

When we were little, she was quite strict – just like most parents of that generation. My father was even stricter. Parenting in those days meant first and foremost discipline, even though there was a lot of love involved.He did not express love the way people do today—like going out often or making big gestures—but he showed it in his own way. For example, she would make cakes herself, decorate them, add icing – that was her way of expressing her affection.We were not allowed to do everything freely. Sometimes school trips were refused, outings were banned. This was a normal thing for kids growing up in the 80s and 90s. There were rules – you had to study, you had to follow discipline.

What was it like growing up around his music?

A lot of my learning was completely unconscious. There is a difference between sitting down and learning something and being around it constantly.I used to listen to her riyaaz early in the morning – even in my sleep, her voice would reach me. It has a deep impact on you.As I grew up, I started to understand her artistry – how technically strong she is, how beautifully she enunciates certain lines, how precise her singing is. That appreciation came much later.

What values ​​did they instill in you while growing up?

She was a very strong and positive person. At that time, things were very different. Today, it is common for 17-year-olds to go abroad to study, but back then it was rare – especially for girls.My father was not around at that time, so she was raising me as a single parent. For him to take this decision – to send me to another country alone for 4-5 years – was incredibly courageous.She told me, “If you go and live independently, you’ll figure out what you want to do in life.” This was a big decision for a mother at that time.Because of that, I gained a level of confidence that I don’t think I would have gained otherwise. For this I will always be very grateful to him.In our family, it was always important that the child study, take up a sport and learn an art. For us, music was naturally that art because it was part of our everyday lives.There was a strong foundation of discipline, structure and values. But there was also a lot of positivity. He always maintained a very strong mentality.

What did you learn from great personalities like Asha Bhosle?

Asha Bhosle is a great inspiration. He had every reason to limit himself. She could have easily said, ‘I’m classically trained, I won’t sing certain types of songs.’ But he never did that. Whatever he sang – whether it was classical-based or something completely different – ​​he sang it beautifully. That kind of openness is very rare.I have met him, but from a distance. I said hello to him. My father Arun Paudwal was a sound arranger and had worked closely with people like Kishore Kumar, Lata ji and Asha ji. At the time, the industry was small – there were a lot of good musicians, but not very many – so everyone knew everyone else.One of the biggest things to learn from his life is that whatever happens in your personal life should not affect your performance. In fact, sometimes challenges make your performance even stronger. If someone says, ‘My condition is not good, how can I perform?’ – So you just look at his journey. This is very inspiring.She was singing even at the age of 92. That kind of passion and commitment is incredible. It’s very, very inspiring. In interviews, she used to say that she enjoys cooking for her family. Imagine – a legend of his stature finding happiness in something so simple. This is real greatness. Those people were like that.Artists like Asha ji, Lata Mangeshkar Or Mohammed Rafi never spoke publicly about his struggles or used him for sympathy. He never took advantage of difficult circumstances. Whatever challenges he faced, he focused on his art and through it reached incredible heights. Many people today highlight their struggles, but that generation did not. For me, the biggest learning is- just focus on your art and let your work speak.

Are you planning to return to playback singing?

Right now, I’m more excited about Kirtan Club because it’s deeply connected to who I am.Everything I’ve learned – my upbringing, my travels, my experiences – comes together here. For me, it’s not just about performance; It’s about creating a place where people feel happy and connected.If people go back happy even for those two hours, then that is enough for me.

मुजफ्फरनगर कानून एवं व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ करने के उद्देश्य से पुलिस अधीक्षक ग्रामीण अक्षय संजय महाडिक जानसठ सर्किल के अंतर्गत थाना जानसठ, मीरापुर व रामराज का औचक निरीक्षण किया। निरीक्षण के दौरान पुलिस स्टेशनों की कार्यप्रणाली, अभिलेखों के रख-रखाव एवं शिकायत निवारण प्रणाली की विस्तार से समीक्षा की गई।

निरीक्षण के दौरान अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को पारदर्शिता, जवाबदेही एवं जनहित को प्राथमिकता देने के निर्देश भी दिये गये।

कार्यालय, कम्प्यूटर कक्ष एवं अभिलेखों का गहन निरीक्षण किया गया।

निरीक्षण के दौरान एसपी ग्रामीण ने तीनों थानों के कार्यालय, कंप्यूटर कक्ष, आगंतुक कक्ष, महिला हेल्प डेस्क, साइबर हेल्प डेस्क, हवालात, बैरक व मालगोदाम का बारीकी से निरीक्षण किया।

अभिलेखों के व्यवस्थित रख-रखाव, अपराध रजिस्टरों के अद्यतन रख-रखाव एवं लम्बित विवेचनाओं की स्थिति की समीक्षा हेतु आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश जारी किये गये।

सीसीटीएनएस एवं ऑनलाइन पोर्टल प्रविष्टि की स्थिति की समीक्षा

कंप्यूटर कक्ष के निरीक्षण के दौरान सीसीटीएनएस सिस्टम, ऑनलाइन सेवाओं एवं पोर्टल इंट्री की स्थिति का भी आकलन किया गया. अधिकारियों को यह सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया गया कि सभी प्रविष्टियाँ समय पर और त्रुटि रहित तरीके से दर्ज की जाएं।

डिजिटल रिकॉर्ड की सटीकता को पुलिस कार्यप्रणाली की प्रभावशीलता से जोड़ते हुए इस पर विशेष ध्यान देने के निर्देश दिये गये.

महिला हेल्प डेस्क पर शिकायतों के त्वरित निस्तारण पर जोर दिया गया

महिला हेल्प डेस्क का निरीक्षण करते हुए एसपी ग्रामीण ने महिलाओं से संबंधित शिकायतों का त्वरित, संवेदनशील एवं प्रभावी निस्तारण सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिए।

उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि महिला सुरक्षा से संबंधित मामलों में किसी भी प्रकार की लापरवाही स्वीकार नहीं की जाएगी।

आगंतुक कक्ष में फरियादियों की समस्याओं को प्राथमिकता देने के निर्देश

निरीक्षण के दौरान आगंतुक कक्ष की व्यवस्थाओं को भी देखा गया। अधिकारियों को निर्देश दिये गये कि थाने पर आने वाले फरियादियों की समस्याओं को प्राथमिकता के आधार पर सुना जाये तथा उनका गुणवत्तापूर्ण निस्तारण सुनिश्चित किया जाये।

इसके साथ ही पुलिस और आम नागरिकों के बीच विश्वास मजबूत करने पर जोर दिया गया.

थाना परिसर की साफ-सफाई एवं अनुशासन की समीक्षा

एसपी ग्रामीण ने थाना परिसर की साफ-सफाई, बैरक की स्थिति, हथियारों के रख-रखाव और ड्यूटी प्रबंधन की भी समीक्षा की। अनुशासन एवं व्यवस्था बनाये रखने हेतु संबंधित अधिकारियों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिये गये।

उन्होंने नियमित गश्त और संवेदनशील इलाकों में सतर्क निगरानी रखने पर भी जोर दिया.

कानून व्यवस्था बनाये रखने के लिए दिये गये आवश्यक निर्देश

निरीक्षण के दौरान पुलिस अधिकारियों को क्षेत्र में कानून व्यवस्था बनाए रखने के लिए नियमित गश्ती एवं निगरानी व्यवस्था को प्रभावी बनाए रखने का निर्देश दिया गया.

इसके अलावा लंबित मामलों के त्वरित निस्तारण और शिकायतों के समय पर समाधान पर भी विशेष ध्यान देने को कहा गया।

निरीक्षण के दौरान थाना प्रभारी व पुलिसकर्मी मौजूद रहे।

इस दौरान थाना प्रभारी जानसठ विनोद कुमार, थाना प्रभारी मीरापुर राजीव शर्मा एवं थानाध्यक्ष रामराज ज्ञानेंद्र सिरोही सहित अन्य पुलिस अधिकारी व कर्मचारी मौजूद रहे।

निरीक्षण के दौरान सभी अधिकारियों को कार्यप्रणाली को और अधिक प्रभावी बनाने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया.

पुलिस अधीक्षक ग्रामीण द्वारा जानसठ सर्किल के तीन थानों के औचक निरीक्षण के दौरान अभिलेखों, महिला हेल्प डेस्क की कार्यप्रणाली तथा कानून व्यवस्था से संबंधित पहलुओं की समीक्षा के दौरान दिये गये निर्देशों को क्षेत्र में पुलिसिंग व्यवस्था को और अधिक प्रभावी बनाने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण कदम माना जा रहा है।

Streamer N3on has made a surprising revelation about how online fame grows. He said that he gives huge amount of money to the people who called “shear” Which helps in making its content viral. These clippers take short and interesting parts of the live stream and post them on social media platforms. This helps their videos reach millions of people instantly. N3on explained that this strategy is one of the main reasons why his streams get so much attention online.N3on, whose real name is Rangesh Mutama, is a famous streamer on Kik youtube. She is popular among the young audience due to her energetic style and bold content. With time he has become a big name in the world of streaming. However, he has also faced some controversies. Nevertheless, their content continues to grow, mainly because short clips of live streams often spread widely on social media and bring in huge visibility.

Streamer N3on Admits Spent $1.4M on Clippers to Promote Viral Clips and Massive Online Growth

N3on shared that they spent approximately $1.4 million on the Clippers in just five weeks. These clippers are part of a larger network of people who work to cut and share moments from his stream. Their job is to find exciting parts and turn them into short videos that can go viral.