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Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Samay Raina dresses up as a groom, asks audience to ‘stop being so sensitive' in video with Krsna and Seedhe Maut after India's Got Latent controversy. Watch
Apart from being tied to the controversial comment made on his show, comedian Samay Raina is also known for his love for music and hip-hop specifically. He has added another entry to his list of collaborations with DHH (Desi Hip-Hop) artistes with an appearance in the music video for 'Sensitive', a song performed by Krsna and rap duo Seedhe Maut. The song also references India's Got Latent and how easily the country takes offence. The song is a part of Krsna's latest mixtape 'Yours Truly', and all three rappers make fun of censorship and sensitive audiences in the country. The song starts with an audio byte of Samay from the controversial show India's Got Latent, which got shut down and removed from YouTube after it received a lot of backlash for jokes that were deemed inappropriate and vulgar. Encore ABJ, who is part of the duo Seedhe Maut, starts the song off with his verse that talks about the difference in levels of comedy that is allowed in India and the West. He points out in one of the bars that while the foreign comedians can joke about anything, Indians are too busy fighting within themselves. In the video Samay is dressed as a groom, and Krsna, Encore and Calm are all three dressed as band players from an Indian wedding. Even the name of the band that is performing at the wedding is named 'Sensitive Band.' ALSO READ: 'India's obsession with Eminem needs to stop': Kr$na talks about Indian hip-hop and his mixtape 'Yours Truly.' The trio all together sing 'Stop being so sensitive' in the chorus section while Samay dances to drum beats similar to what you hear at a wedding. The second verse is helmed by Calm, who alleges that there are many more important things that the government and authorities should be working on rather than handing out bans and citations to people speaking their minds. Krsna comes into the song posing as a news anchor and says that many news organisations would rather debate on trivial issues than actually report something worthwhile. He doubles down and states that these organisations are against the idea of true freedom, while Samay can be seen with his mouth taped shut. All four men use the music video to take jabs at the authorities for their actions regarding the India's Got Latent row. The controversy began when famous podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant a question which was later deemed insensitive and inappropriate. The fallout of the entire episode affected the show, the venue at which it was hosted, and many of the comedians who had made guest appearances. Samay and Ranveer were right in the middle of the storm as police cases were filed against both of them, and they experienced a lot of online bashing and personal hazing as well.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
One dead as Nor'wester causes havoc in Deogarh town, leaves a trail of damage
DEOGARH: A Nor'wester ripped through Deogarh town and its surrounding three blocks on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of damage. The summer storm, accompanied by heavy rain, thunder and powerful wind struck around 5 pm, uprooting trees, snapping electric poles, and severely damaging houses and infrastructure. A 10-year-old girl, Smruti Behera of Chuakhola village under Kundheigola police limits died after being struck by lightning while she was out to relieve herself. She was rushed to the district headquarters hospital (DHH) but declared dead on arrival. In a separate incident, Kajol Munda and her four-year-old son Shivaraj Munda were critically injured after a fallen tree struck their home at Mirigidia Sahi in Deogarh town. Similarly, one Sumant Liha of Nilberni Sahi suffered head injuries, while Jit Bhoj was hurt by lightning and hospitalised. Around 30 electric poles were uprooted mostly in Deogarh town and Tilebeni block villages, leaving roads blocked with fallen wires and debris, disrupting electricity supply across the district. The Ranchi-Vijayawada highway experienced traffic disruption for hours due to downed power lines and fallen trees blocking the key arterial route. The storm damaged old town areas around Petrol Pump Sahi, Nilberni Sahi, and Mirigidia Sahi, where temporary roofs were blown away. Houses suffered partial to severe damage as trees crashed onto rooftops. In Kalanda village under Tileibani block, asbestos roofs were stripped from houses while Kalamati and Sunamunda villages witnessed extensive roof damage. Following the storm, authorities including Deogarh municipal council's acting chairman Prajit Kumar Bhoj and executive officer Krupasindhu Swain visited the affected areas and victims late Wednesday evening. Fire service teams worked to clear fallen trees and debris to reopen roads. Power supply was restored to Deogarh town by this morning, with restoration work continuing in other areas.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM lays foundation of projects worth Rs 205cr in Deogarh
Sambalpur: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones of several development projects worth Rs 205 crore in Deogarh, marking his first visit to the district since assuming office. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The highlight of the ceremony was the inauguration of a new 300-bed district headquarters hospital building constructed at a cost of Rs 143 crore. The six-storey hospital building, completed in three years, features modern facilities, including a CT scan machine, dialysis unit, and comprehensive medical departments. The facilities included 10 ICU beds and 12 trauma care beds, significantly upgrading the district's healthcare infrastructure. "The new facility addresses the critical space shortage we faced in the earlier 200-bed hospital, where patients were often forced to sleep on floors," said Biswamohan Mishra, chief district medical and public health officer, Deogarh. The DHH, which receives around 600 outpatients daily, is expected to reduce referrals to Vimsar, Burla, pending adequate staffing of doctors. Among the 15 projects launched, 11 focus on healthcare improvements while 4 target educational infrastructure development. The CM also announced a Rs 41.17 crore welfare package for about 9 lakh kendu leaf workers statewide, providing essential items, including slippers, collection clothes, hats, mosquito nets and blankets. Majhi emphasised his govt's commitment to balanced regional development. "Deogarh has immense potential for development, and we are dedicated to making it a leading district in Odisha," he said, promising industrial development and employment opportunities for local youth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The CM added that his govt has initiated numerous development and welfare programmes across all 30 districts during his first year in office, focusing on delivering basic amenities to marginalised communities. Health minister Mukesh Mahaling was also present.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
2 Gajapati men die during running test for home guard job
Berhampur: Two men died and six others had to be hospitalised during a physical test for the recruitment of home guards in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Sulant Mishal (24), a resident of Parisal village, and Deepak Padalu (27), a native of Narayanpur village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the fifth casualty in the state during physical tests for govt jobs in the past two months. Police said Mishal, a final year Plus III student, had completed a 2-kilometre run within 10 minutes and qualified for the next round of selection. However, minutes after finishing the test, he complained of uneasiness. He was rushed to the district headquarters hospital (DHH), where doctors declared him dead. Mishal's father had died some years back. He was living with his mother, who works as a labourer. "An autopsy was conducted, and the procedure was videographed in the presence of a magistrate. The cause of death will be known only after receiving the postmortem report," said Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda. Police suspect Mishal may have had some past ailments, which got aggravated during the running exercise. Deepak, who had become unconscious after taking part in the running test, died at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. Deepak and six other candidates who fell ill during the test were admitted to the DHH. Deepak was later shifted to Berhampur after his condition deteriorated in the afternoon. He died in the evening. Though the exact cause of the death would be ascertained after postmortem, doctors suspected he died of heart attack. All those hospitalised complained of muscle cramps and body pain. Of the rest six, three were discharged and three were still in hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased. The recruitment test was part of a drive to fill 144 home guard posts in Gajapati. Over 1,700 candidates, including 300 women, participated in the physical test on Thursday. The female candidates ran in the first batch at 6.30 am, followed by male candidates in groups of 300. "We had advised candidates not to take part in the test if they felt unwell. Advance notices had been issued on this matter," said SP Panda. On March 5, two engineering graduates — Byomkesh Naik of Keonjhar and Prabin Kumar Panda of Sundargarh — died during a 25-kilometre walking test for forest department recruitment. Another home guard aspirant collapsed and died during a running test in Deogarh on March 27. Berhampur: Two men died and six others had to be hospitalised during a physical test for the recruitment of home guards in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Sulant Mishal (24), a resident of Parisal village, and Deepak Padalu (27), a native of Narayanpur village. This is the fifth casualty in the state during physical tests for govt jobs in the past two months. Police said Mishal, a final year Plus III student, had completed a 2-kilometre run within 10 minutes and qualified for the next round of selection. However, minutes after finishing the test, he complained of uneasiness. He was rushed to the district headquarters hospital (DHH), where doctors declared him dead. Mishal's father had died some years back. He was living with his mother, who works as a labourer. "An autopsy was conducted, and the procedure was videographed in the presence of a magistrate. The cause of death will be known only after receiving the postmortem report," said Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda. Police suspect Mishal may have had some past ailments, which got aggravated during the running exercise. Deepak, who had become unconscious after taking part in the running test, died at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. Deepak and six other candidates who fell ill during the test were admitted to the DHH. Deepak was later shifted to Berhampur after his condition deteriorated in the afternoon. He died in the evening. Though the exact cause of the death would be ascertained after postmortem, doctors suspected he died of heart attack. All those hospitalised complained of muscle cramps and body pain. Of the rest six, three were discharged and three were still in hospital. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased. The recruitment test was part of a drive to fill 144 home guard posts in Gajapati. Over 1,700 candidates, including 300 women, participated in the physical test on Thursday. The female candidates ran in the first batch at 6.30 am, followed by male candidates in groups of 300. "We had advised candidates not to take part in the test if they felt unwell. Advance notices had been issued on this matter," said SP Panda. On March 5, two engineering graduates — Byomkesh Naik of Keonjhar and Prabin Kumar Panda of Sundargarh — died during a 25-kilometre walking test for forest department recruitment. Another home guard aspirant collapsed and died during a running test in Deogarh on March 27.
San Francisco Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
2025 is ripe for ‘Yellow Face,' but this Bay Area production is underdeveloped
When right-wingers campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion, they're not just begrudging the jobs white people are supposedly losing. They can't stand the clout that comes from decrying racism. Activists get to be heroes, and disgruntled, submediocre white people want a piece of that action, too. So what if a white person accidentally became crown prince of the Asian American theater community? In 'Yellow Face,' when a stage actor named Marcus gets cast in an Asian American role, he isn't being malicious per se, though when casting directors give him ample opportunity to admit he's just a white guy, he never takes the bait. David Henry Hwang's 2007 play, now in a shaky Shotgun Players production that opened Saturday, May 18, at the Ashby Stage, keeps the character a cipher. Is Marcus oblivious, opportunistic, conflicted or all of the above? But the genius of the semiautobiographical comedy, based on Hwang's experience with his real-life Broadway flop 'Face Value,' is that Marcus' inevitable comeuppance is only a small plot point. The show isn't focused on Marcus (William Brosnahan) at all but on prominent playwright DHH (Ben Chau-Chiu), an avatar for the Chinese American Hwang. As DHH mistakenly gives Marcus' casting his unassailable seal of approval, the show skewers the contingent and self-serving quality of DHH's own activism — how he's always chasing awards, rattling off his résumé. If that characterization might seem to reinforce the right's racist assumptions about the secret purpose of DEI efforts, Hwang's play operates on a higher plane. Whereas many identity politics discussions reduce opposing sides to good-vs.-evil cardboard cut-outs, this play insists on human frailty. In a world where artists of color feel pressure to focus on virtuous, uplifting narratives to counter stubborn stereotypes — like the one that says that DHH and his banker father HYH (Joseph Alvarado) are more closely allied to China to the U.S. — 'Yellow Face' challenges us to take a step further and allow Asian American characters to have the same foibles white characters get to have. The strong script, with scrumptious situations and dialogue where the balance of power ping-pongs on every line, is ripe for revival in 2025 (and Broadway, where the show is currently nominated for multiple Tony Awards, including one for San Francisco native Francis Jue, evidently thought so, too). Unfortunately, Daniel J. Eslick's production at Shotgun is still green. On opening night, 'uhs' made lines thump to the ground, while others were delivered so loudly and without variation that it sounded as if they had been recorded ahead of time. Moments that ought to be inflection points, as when DHH decides to manipulate his fellow theater artists to save face after his blunder, don't even register as blips. Acting is reacting. We go to the theater to witness actors change spontaneously, in real time. When circumstance affects them, when their scene partners stir something in them, we crave a response that mirrors how we might feel or tells us something about the world of the play. To make that happen, an actor has to be able to surrender to the tingly aliveness of the moment that we all feel, sitting there in the same room with them. When they don't give us that, we start to shut down. The play has sealed itself off from us, a bit like the museum-style display cases of Asian American stereotypes and artifacts that comprise Clint Sumapong's set, and we respond in kind. Everyone feels isolated, biding time till we can go home. In a script that bares its characters' souls with such acuity, a closed-off production is all the greater a loss.
