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World’s richest beggar lives in Mumbai and this is his net worth

World’s richest beggar lives in Mumbai and this is his net worth

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Mar 8, 2024, 09.12 PM IST

Begging is often seen as a sign of poverty and desperation, but for some people, it is a lucrative and profitable profession. One such person is Bharat Jain, who is recognized as the world's richest beggar, with a net worth of ₹7.5 crore ($1 million).

Jain, who is 54 years old, lives in Mumbai, the financial capital of India. He has been begging for over 40 years, since he was a teenager. He begs at prominent locations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station (CSMT) or Azad Maidan, where he can earn ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per day. He works for 10 to 12 hours a day, and does not take any holidays or breaks.

Despite his humble appearance and occupation, Jain is a wealthy man who owns valuable property in Mumbai. He owns a 2BHK flat in Parel, worth ₹1.2 crore, where he lives with his wife, two sons, his brother, and his father. He enrolled his children in a prestigious convent school and they have since completed their education. His other family members run a stationery store. He also owns two shops in Thane, which he rents out for ₹30,000 per month.

Jain's family is not happy with his begging habit and often advises him to stop, but he ignores them and continues to beg. He says that he enjoys begging and does not want to give up his lifestyle. He also says that he does not beg out of necessity, but out of choice. He claims that he is not greedy, but generous, and often donates money to temples and charities.

Jain is not the only beggar who has amassed a fortune in India. There are many other beggars who have made millions by begging, such as Sambhaji Kale, who has a net worth of ₹1.5 crore, and Laxmi Das, who has a net worth of ₹1 crore. These beggars are part of a thriving begging industry in India, which is estimated to be worth ₹1.5 lakh crore ($20 billion).

Begging is illegal in India, and the government has taken various measures to curb it, such as imposing fines, arresting beggars, and rehabilitating them. However, these measures have not been very effective, as many beggars prefer to beg rather than work, and some even run begging rackets and exploit other beggars. Moreover, many people are sympathetic and generous towards beggars, and often give them money, food, or clothes.

Bharat Jain is an example of how begging can be a lucrative and profitable profession, and how some beggars can become millionaires. He is also an example of how appearances can be deceptive, and how one should not judge a book by its cover. He is the world's richest beggar, and he is proud of it.

University of Madras remaining without a vice-chancellor for seven long months is unfathomable, says Madras HC

University of Madras remaining without a vice-chancellor for seven long months is unfathomable, says Madras HC

Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy say such a prestigious institution remaining headless for so long is not good for maintenance of academic excellence

March 10, 2024 08:11 pm | Updated 08:11 pm IST - CHENNAI

THE HINDU BUREAU

The University of Madras is without a Vice Chancellor since August 2023, the court noted.

The delay in appointing a Vice-Chancellor to the University of Madras since August 2023 has not gone down well with the Madras High Court.

First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy wrote: “The University of Madras is without a Vice Chancellor since August 2023. It is one of the prestigious Universities in the State of Tamil Nadu.

“The said University is without its head for almost seven months. Only on the ground that the matter is pending in the Supreme Court, i.e. the State of Tamil Nadu filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, steps for appointment of Vice Chancellor in accordance with law are not undertaken.”

The Bench also said: “We cannot fathom a University without a Vice Chancellor for such a long period. The same is also not good for the maintenance of the academic excellence.”

The observations were made while passing an interim order on a writ petition filed by advocate B. Jagannath last year insisting upon the inclusion of a University Grants Commission nominee in the search panel constituted by the State government for identifying suitable candidates to the post of vice-chancellor.

After the filing of the present writ petition, the Division Bench was informed that the Legislative Assembly had passed a Bill for making the Chief Minister as the Chancellor of all State universities but the Governor had not given his assent to it. The State government had, therefore, taken the matter to the Supreme Court.

Due to the delay in disposal of that case, there was a consequent delay in appointment of Vice-Chancellor to the University of Madras, State Government Pleader A. Edwin Prabhakar told the Bench and sought some time to get instructions on finalising the search panel.

Accepting the request, the Bench granted an adjournment till April 2 as a last chance.

Retired government hospital nurse arrested for performing abortion illegally in TN

Retired government hospital nurse arrested for performing abortion illegally in TN

Speaking to TNIE, Selvaraj said that Gayathri, who is already a mother of two girls, got pregnant again as she longed for a male child.

The accused has been identified as R Gandhimathi (58), a resident of Sikkendar Chavadi area. Express
Express News Service

Updated on:08 Mar 2024, 8:23 am

MADURAI : A retired government hospital nurse was arrested by the Alanganallur police on Thursday for allegedly performing abortion illegally on a woman, causing her to lose her uterus recently. The accused has been identified as R Gandhimathi (58), a resident of Sikkendar Chavadi area. According to sources, she had worked as a nurse in various primary health centres in the district from 1990-2020, and opted for a voluntary retirement on July 30, 2020. Following this, she allegedly began performing illegal abortions.

According to sources, Gayathri from Keelarangiyam in Sivaganga district approached Gandhimathi for aborting her female foetus on February 10, 2023, as referred by a scan centre attached to a private hospital in Sholavandhan. After the abortion, Gayathri developed severe stomach pain and was admitted to Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai, where she underwent hysterectomy (removal of uterus), as the womb was infected due to the abortion. Later, as informed by the doctors, a team led by Deputy Director Health Dr J Kumaraguru conducted an enquiry and sent a report to Dr Selvaraj, Joint Director of Health.

Speaking to TNIE, Selvaraj said that Gayathri, who is already a mother of two girls, got pregnant again as she longed for a male child. Someone told her that the scan centre in Sholavandhan conducted sex-determination tests, and in case of female foetus, they referred the women to a nurse for abortion. As per the advice, Gayathri and her family members conducted the foeticide. The incident came to light when she was admitted to GRH for hysterectomy, he said.

He further stated that during the enquiry Gandhimathi confessed the truth, and they had lodged a complaint with Alanganallur police station. A case has been registered against Gandhimathi and the police are on the look out for the doctors and employees of the private hospital in Sholavandhan, sources added.

Teachers and students cry foul as Bharathidasan University ‘flunks’ many in exams

Teachers and students cry foul as Bharathidasan University ‘flunks’ many in exams

They are losing ranks due to negligence of the university administration.

Students protesting in front of the university over alleged irregularities in semester results | EXPRESS

Updated on:

09 Mar 2024, 8:02 am

TIRUCHY: Teachers and students of a few colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University allege irregularities in the recently-released semester examination results. They also took to a protest over the issue in front of the university on Thursday. Students of the government arts colleges in Thuvakudi, Lalgudi and Manachanallur, besides Imayam College claimed that they were given single-digit marks despite performing well in the examination and that some were even marked absent when they had actually attended them. In a representation to the BDU administration, Thuvakudi college's principal SS Rose Mary listed names of more than 40 of its "affected" students in four departments.

The letter also stated that "some students who are eligible for national post-matric scholarships risk losing eligibility for not only the scholarship but also securing a place in the list of university rank holders."

Listing out alleged irregularities in paper correction, SFI-Tiruchy president Mohan said, "It's not only [students of] four colleges in the list. There are more colleges affected by the issue. Many will come forward soon."

"Most students who secured single-digit marks are best performing students. They are losing ranks due to negligence of the university administration. The controller of examinations didn't respond properly to students' queries," he added.

P David Livingston, state president of the Tamil Nadu Government Collegiate Teachers' Association, said, "When the affected students ask for an explanation, the university asks for Rs 900 in fees. How can students be held responsible for the mistakes made by the university? Genuine demands should be addressed immediately without charges."

"As of date more than 150 students are affected, especially those from the political science, commerce, public administration and geography departments. The controller should take responsibility, initiate an inquiry immediately and punish the people involved."

When contacted, S Srinivasa Ragavan, the university's controller of examinations, told TNIE, "Students can opt for revaluation anytime by paying fees. We are in the process of collecting data of the students and their marks. There are no clerical mistakes our side. We need some time to evaluate. The issue will be sorted out in a few weeks."

Hyderabadis flock for 4 AM biryani at Madhapur

Hyderabadis flock for 4 AM biryani at Madhapur

These days, city is witnessing a burgeoning trend of 4 am biryani stalls, attracting crowds in the thousands, eager to savor Hyderabad’s favourite dish, Biryani, even before the crack of dawn!

BY RUCHI RAI SOHNI

UPDATED ON - 8 MARCH 2024, 08:51 PM

Hyderabad: The bustling streets of Madhapur in Hyderabad come alive in the wee hours of the morning not just with the aroma of freshly brewed tea, but also with the tantalizing scent of biryani.

These days, city is witnessing a burgeoning trend of 4 am biryani stalls, attracting crowds in the thousands, eager to savor Hyderabad’s favourite dish, Biryani, even before the crack of dawn!

These stall owners start cooking at midnight to perfect the biryanis that are ready to serve when the clock strikes 4 in the morning. By the time the sun rises, their vessels are left empty, having satisfied thousands of customers within just a few hours.

One such bustling hotspot is Shanta’s 4 AM Biryani, a stall at Vivekanandanagar which operates from 4 am to 8 am. “Our day commences at midnight when we start cooking our biryani and open our stall at 4 am. By the time we close at 8 am, we would have already served thousands of customers and leave with empty vessels,” said Rahul, the owner of Shanta’s 4 AM Biryani.

Not far behind is Sai Anna’s 4 AM Biryani, located in Borabanda. Open from 4 am to 10 am, this stall offers a diverse array of biryani varieties, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

“We serve Paneer Kushka that is priced at Rs 220, Chicken Kushka at Rs. 200, and Mutton Kushka Pulao at Rs. 280. In addition to biryanis, we also offer plain rice at Rs 100 along with kebabs that are priced at Rs. 250 for about Rs 250,” said Sai Anna, owner of the stall.

The stalls see huge crowds eagerly anticipating the biryanis, with lines forming well before the clock strikes 4 am. Shanta’s 4 am Biryani draws in thousands of customers daily, while going up to 3000 customers on Sundays alone. Meanwhile, Sai Anna’s 4 am Biryani attracts approximately 500 customers on weekdays and experiences a surge between 1000 to 1500 customers on weekends.

NEET UG 2024: NTA extends registration deadline till March 16

NEET UG 2024: NTA extends registration deadline till March 16

NEET UG 2024: Candidates who are yet to submit their forms can fill applications at the official website — neet.ntaonline.in.

By: Education Desk

New Delhi | Updated: March 9, 2024 22:32 IST





NEET UG 2024: While filling the online application form, aspirants need to pay an application fee. (Representative image/ Express photo)

NEET UG 2024: The National Testing Agency today extended the registration deadline date for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG (NEET UG) 2024. Candidates who are yet to submit their forms can fill applications at the official website — neet.ntaonline.in.

Candidates have time till March 16 to apply for NEET UG 2024. Earlier, students had time till March 9 to fill their application forms for the MBBS entrance exam.

NEET UG 2024: How to apply

Step 1: Visit the official website — neet.ntaonline.in

Step 2: If you are a new student, apply through the ‘new registration’ link, or login through the link.

Step 3: Click on new registration and fill in details such as name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email address

Step 4: Once registered, login using your application number and password.

Step 5: Fill the application form

Step 6: Save, submit and pay the fees

Step 7: Download the application form for future reference

For Indian candidates belonging to General Category, the registration fee is Rs 1,700. However, there are relaxations for the reserved categories. For General-EWS/ OBC-NCL, the application fee is Rs 1,600 and for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ third gender, it is Rs 1,000.


This time, the rule about marks tying has been updated. When deciding who gets the highest grade among candidates, the age and NEET UG application number are no longer taken into account. Priority is awarded according to scores got in biology, chemistry, and physics, in that order. If necessary, the ratio of right to wrong answers is then considered both between disciplines and within specific courses.