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My daughters are precious to me: Afridi after indoor sports remark on children backfires
"My daughters are very precious to me," scribbled Shahid Afridi in his defence after creating a flutter by writing in his book that he won't allow them to play any outdoor sport. In his autobiography titled 'Game Changer', the former Pakistan captain -- who is father of four daughters -- Ansha, Ajwa, Asmara and Aqsa -- said his decision was motivated by "social and religious reasons". In the book, the much-discussed cricketer added that that feminists can say whatever they want about his decision. "My life revolves around them. They all have some ambitions in life and I will support them while guiding them as a responsible father," Afridi wrote on his twitter handle. "I don't judge anyone for what they do or meddle in people's life. I expect the same too from others. May Allah bless my daughters and daughters/women all over the world! Let people be." In his book, excerpts from which have been making headlines, Afridi wrote that his daughters were "great at sports" but he would only ...
Daughters of slain Uri soldier bring smile on mother's face
Kiran Devi had lost all hopes about her future nearly three years back when her soldier husband Naik Sunil Kumar Vidyarthi was killed in a dastardly terror attack on an Army camp in Kashmir's Uri. Now her hopes have been rekindled by her three daughters.
Mother's Day: B-town celebs share heartfelt messages for their mothers
While social media is flooding with emotional pictures, gifting ideas and innovative ways to celebrate Mother's Day, Bollywood stars are not to be left behind.From actors such as Jacqueline Fernandes, Ayushmann Khurrana, Jahnvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty to Sharman Joshi, Anupam Kher, Kriti Sanon -- the B-town is celebrating the day in its own way. In fact, they have some really special words for their moms.Here's how these celebrities wished their mothers and celebrate the spirit of the day.Katrina Kaif shared a picture of her mother from her young age, captioning it as, "Look how pretty ....my mom. roses are red, violets are blue, there is no one dearer than a mom like you her heart of gold Definitely the one who best fits that description."Jacqueline shared a very adorable picture with her mother and wrote, "Missing my mam. happy mummy's day!"Filmmaker Karan Johar compared moms with superheroes saying, "Mothers are superheroes that fight the infinite wars for their ...
Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri singer Hiralal Yadav passes away at 93
Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri vocal artist Hiralal Yadav passed away in Varanasi on Sunday at the age of 93.Yadav was a well known Bhojpuri folk singer from the 'Birha' genre, which revolves around the separation of a lover from his beloved.Yadav was unwell for several months and was admitted to a private hospital where he died this morning, according to reports.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Yadav over the phone just two days back and enquired about his health condition.Yadav received a Padma Shri award, the country's fourth highest civilian award, this year in January. In 2015, he was felicitated with the Yash Bharti award for his contribution in the field of music.
Clashes in Jaunpur, police resort to lathi-charge
Clashes took place at a booth (no 369) in Shahganj in Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning when BJP supporters saw a man wiping his shoes with their party flag.
Kim shares pictures from her CBD-themed baby shower
American reality star Kim Kardashian West, who became a mother for the fourth time, shared pictures from her CBD-themed baby shower that the family celebrated about a week ago."We celebrated our baby boy about a week ago and now he's here! He's so perfect! Here are some pics of my CBD baby shower," she captioned the Instagram post.Calling the newborn the "calmest", Kim wrote, "I was freaking out for nothing because he is the most calm and chill of all of my babies so far and everyone loves him so much."The new mother looked elegant in a ruched white dress, perfectly complemented by her hair in loose curls.The first picture in the series of photographs shared by Kim features her grandmother MJ, mother Kris Jenner, daughters North West and Chicago West, her sisters Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian with daughter Penelope Disick and Kylie Jenner with daughter Stormi Webster.Kim's wellness and CBD-themed baby shower was attended by Chrissy Teigen, Paris Hilton, Larsa Pippen, Jen ...
Thane temple priest booked on devotee's black magic complaint
The priest of a temple in Titwala in Thane district was Saturday booked for allegedly indulging in black magic, police said. Laljit Singh has been booked under relevant sections of Maharashtra Preventionand Eradication ofHuman Sacrificeand Other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act,2013, a Kalyan taluka police station official said. "A devotee who used to visit the temple regularly has complained that the priest used to distribute items like cashew, nuts, vermilion and silver coins and claim to possess powers to carry out black magic," the official said. "The complainant was asked by the priest to not marry a particular girl but he went ahead and did so, angering the accused. The priest also threatened that she would not conceive as he had cast a black magic spell on her," he added. The official said a probe was underway and no arrests had been made so far.
Hard fought win for Sarfaraz
: Sarfaraz of Impact edged out Abdul Rehman (Q-Lounge) by three frames to two in the N Manimaran & Kishan Kothari Memorial SVS Club Open Snooker Championship 2019 here Saturday. Sarfaraz won 50-36, 51-54, 60-59, 41-55, 45-44 in a match of fluctuating fortunes, which saw him pip his rival by a single point in the deciding frame. Results: John bt Jacob Vijay (Cue Zone) 3-0 (61-49, 58-22, 53-3); Sharath (Q-Lounge) bt S Mansivini (Mylapore Club) 3-0 (62-16, 60-12, 48-18); Vikram (MRC) bt Nalin (BG) 3-1 (44-55, 45-17, 81-33, 56-33); Roshan (Cues & Yous) bt Augustin (BG) 3-0 (66-32, 52-20, 71-43). Nelson (Snooker City) bt Imran (Smart Shooters) 3-2 (66-38, 49-54, 44-36, 53-62, 58-50); Sarfaraz bt Abdul Rehman (Q-Lounge) 3-2 (50-36, 51-54, 60-59, 41-55, 45-44); Shoaib (Q Ball City bt Jayakumar (ABC) 3-0 (66-39,80-11,68-26); Ameen (Snooker Shot) bt Arshad (Cue Lounge) 3-0 (74-37,68-39,54-30); Kamalakandan (Cue Zone) bt Ravichandran (Towers Club) 3-0 (73-11,51-24,75-42).
AAP candidate Balbir Singh Jakhar refutes 'cash-for-ticket' allegations by son
"I condemn the allegations. I have never discussed anything related to my candidature with my son," Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) West Delhi candidate Balbir Singh Jakhar said on Saturday after his son Uday Jakhar levelled charges of "cash-for-ticket" against him."He stays at his maternal parents' home from the time of his birth and I divorced my wife in 2009. She stayed with me only for 6-7 months. His custody was granted to my wife after the divorce. I condemn the allegations. I have never discussed with my son anything about my candidature. I speak to him very rarely," Balbir told media persons, a day before the Capital is slated to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.AAP candidate's comments came after his son accused him of giving AAP chief and Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai Rs 6 crore in exchange of the West Delhi ticket. "Six crore rupees were given to Arvind Kejriwal and Gopal Rai by my father in exchange of the West Delhi ...
NRI donates crown and shield to Badrinath temple
An NRI named Ajay Shah on Friday donated two crowns and three gem-laden shields worth Rs 1.25 crores to the Badrinath temple.Lord Badrinath's crown and the shield have been changed after a span of 60 years. Previously, the ceremony took place when a royal family from Rajasthan donated crown and shield to Badrinath Temple.The doors of the Lord Badrinath shrine, decorated with flowers, were reopened for pilgrims at 4.15 am on Friday after a grand traditional ceremony in the presence of priests and scores of devotees.The portals of Badrinath temple in the Garhwal Himalayan range of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were opened to pilgrims after a six-month-long winter break.The temple, which is located at a height of over 10,000 feet in the Garhwal hills, is among the four Char Dham shrines which include Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand.
Stray dogs kill minor boy in Bhopal
A six-year-old boy was attacked and killed by stray dogs while he was playing near his house in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, police said.
Eden Hazard wins hat-trick of Chelsea accolades
Chelsea's midfielder Eden Hazard won a hat-trick of accolades at Chelsea's award ceremony on Friday (local time). He claimed the awards of Chelsea player of the year, player's player of the year and goal of the season.The player won the main prize of "Chelsea player of the year" for the fourth consecutive year, breaking the club's record.The 28-year-old earned the club's goal of the season award for his stunning goal against Liverpool at Anfield stadium in the Carabao Cup.My relationship with the fans has been really good since I came here,' Hazard said after picking up the Player of the Year award from Maurizio Sarri and Gianfranco Zola at the Royal Lancaster hotel in central London."My relationship with the fans has been really good since I came here," Hazard said in an official statement released by Chelsea FC."It's always a pleasure to play at Stamford Bridge in front of the fans. That's why I am on the pitch. When we play for such a great club like Chelsea at the end of the ...
Kylie Jenner to launch skincare range
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is set to launch a skincare range with make-up free campaign, and boasts it's "vegan and cruelty free".
Priyanka opens up about starting family with Nick
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is looking forward to starting a family with Nick Jonas, her husband of five months.
My marriage seems to be over: Arunoday Singh
Two years after sharing his happiness on social media over tying the knot with his girlfriend Lee Elton, actor Arunoday Singh has again used the platform to post an emotional note announcing his split from his wife.
When will Priyanka Chopra have a baby? Here's what she has to say
After making a striking appearance at the Met Gala 2019 in New York, Priyanka Chopra Jonas opened up about starting a family with her husband and singer Nick Jonas.In an interview with E!News, the 36-year-old talks about her future plans of entering into motherhood and the equation the couple shares. When asked if she herself was looking forward to becoming a mom someday, the actor said, "Yeah. Always. I've always wanted to," she said. "I think, you know, whenever God wants it to happen."In October, two months before her wedding, Priyanka told E! News, "I just have a few of my friends who are having babies right now and I'm like, 'God I need to catch up!'"In an interview to Spotify's The Rewind with Guy Raz and as cited by E-News, Nick also opened up about his willingness to become a father someday."I definitely want to be a father someday, I think that's a real dream, and I think I have had to grow up pretty quick. With that, you could look at it two ways, you could say that was ...
Jaipur Foot transforming numerous lives across world: Naidu
The 'Jaipur Foot' is one of the great scientific innovations from India that has transformed numerous lives across the world, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said Saturday. Naidu, who is in Vietnam on a four-day official visit, was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment camp at the Indian Embassy here. The camp is being held under the India For Humanity' programme to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Naidu said the Jaipur Foot has transformed the lives of thousands and helped them lead a life of dignity and become productive members of the community. "It is an initiative that provides to the differently abled persons a sense of freedom and mobility, a sense of dignity and an ability to live life fully," he said. He said the partnership between Indian Government and Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), the world's largest non -profit organisation for fitment of artificial limbs, is a partnership of "love and ...
Trump says trade talks with China will continue
President Donald Trump said Friday that US and Chinese negotiators held two days of "candid and constructive" trade talks and discussions will continue. Trump said he "may or may not" remove the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, "depending on what happens with respect to future negotiations!" In an upbeat pair of tweets, Trump also said, "The relationship between President Xi (Jinping) and myself remains a very strong one.
He's here! Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West welcome baby boy
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West have welcomed their fourth child, a boy born via surrogate. Kardashian West tweet Friday: "He's here and he's perfect!" A spokeswoman said in an email, "They are not sharing any additional details at this time." The new baby joins North, Saint and Chicago. Chicago, who's a year and a half, was also born via a gestational carrier. North, the oldest, is five. The new baby is the couple's second son after Saint. The birth comes after Kardashian West disclosed she's studying to be a lawyer through California rules that allow for professional mentorship over law school.
Mamata dares Modi to take direct questions from her
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a face-to-face question-answer session with her in one of his preferred television channels and said that she was ready to answer any question posed by him.
