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Mourners bid farewell to Pakistan's human rights icon
The funeral prayers for Asma Jahangir, Pakistan's human rights icon and staunch critic of the country's powerful army, were offered here today at the Gaddafi Stadium which was attended by thousands of mourners, including women. Asma, 66, died of cardiac arrest last Sunday in Lahore. Farooq Haider Maududi, the son of Jamaat-i-Islami founder and prominent Islamic scholar Abul Ala Maududi, led the funeral prayer. A number of rights activists, lawyers, judges, government officials, celebrities and ordinary citizens were present in the funeral to pay respect to the woman who fought for the rights of people especially women and struggled against the military dictators. A number of women also attended her funeral prayer, an unusual scene in conservative Pakistan. The funeral prayers were held under high security at the stadium - a venue for international cricket matches- where police camera drones flew overhead. She was buried at her family's farmhouse on Baidian Road. She is survived by her
Those opposing women's empowerment will 'melt' soon: Shatrughan to Renuka
Disgruntled BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha on Tuesday openly came out in support of Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, saying "we are fond of you" and those who "oppose women's empowerment and laughter would melt soon".
Nicole Kidman's daughter honours her with clothing line
Actress Nicole Kidman's daughter Bella Cruises clothing line gives a subtle shoutout to her.
Vietnamese dog meat vendors prepare for Lunar New Year
Dog meat vendors on the street markets of the Vietnamese capital on Tuesday geared up for Lunar New Year celebrations later this week.
Large crowds at funerals of Sunjuwan attack victims in Valley
Scores of local residents turned out on Tuesday to attend the funerals of junior commissioned officer Muhammad Ashraf Mir and other three soldiers killed in the terror attack on the Sunjawan army camp in Jammu.
IPL: Warne appointed Rajasthan Royals mentor
Legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne was on Tuesday named the mentor of Rajasthan Royals for the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) which will see the western outfit make a comeback after a two-year ban.
Nitish announces funeral of CRPF jawan with full police honour
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today saluted bravery of CRPF jawan who was killed while foiling terrorists attack at the camp in Srinagar and announced that his funeral would be performed with full police honour. The deceased jawan Mujahid Khan hailed from Piro village in Bhojpur district of Bihar. The CM announced that the state government would give an ex-gratia amount to the next of the kin of the martyr, an official release said. The amount of the ex-gratia was, however, not mentioned in the release. Khan, who was a constable of 49th battalion of CRPF, was killed yesterday in a gunfight with terrorists who attempted to strike a CRPF camp at Karan Nagar area of Srinagar. Kumar said in his condolence message that "The entire country would remember the supreme sacrifice of the brave son. The entire Bihar is with the martyr's family.
Alba returns to gym after delivering child
Actress Jessica Alba is back in the gym six weeks after giving birth to son Hayes.
Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes
Australian spin great Shane Warne today returned to Rajasthan Royals as team mentor, 10 years after he famously led the side to the IPL title in the inaugural edition. Warne was the captain-cum-coach of the side which exceeded expectations by winning the trophy in 2008. Royals, who will be playing the IPL this season after serving a two-year ban, announced the 'homecoming' of the 48-year-old. I am very happy and excited to be back with the Rajasthan Royals who I believe hold a very special place in my cricketing journey. I am overwhelmed by the love and affection showered on me by the franchise and the fans, said Warne. We have a strong, young and energetic bunch of boys and I am looking forward to work with them," he added. The Australian led the Royals for three seasons from 2008 to 2011, during which he played 52 games and picked 56 wickets. Warne will be joined by another Royals old hand in former Mumbai batsman Zubin Bharucha as Head of Cricket. Warne and Bharuchas association at
My wife's very supportive, says Sean Paul
Grammy Award winning Jamaican rapper Sean Paul says marriage and fatherhood have neither changed him as a person nor affected his work. He has praised his wife Jodi 'Jinx' Stewart Henriques for being supportive throughout.
Maha announces sports awards
The Maharashtra government today announced sports awards for the last three years, taking the total number of awardees to 195. State Governor C Vidyasagar Rao will distribute the awards at a function near the Gateway of India in south Mumbai on February 17, Sports Minister Vinod Tawde said. "The awards are for the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17. The applications were sought in an online format and some rules have been improved for a better assessment," the minister said. Ramesh Tawde, Dr Arun Datar, both from Pune, and Bibhishan Patil from Kolhapur have been selected for prestigious "Shiv Chhatrapati Rajya Krida Puraskar" for lifetime achievement for years 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17, respectively, he said. The other awardess fall in different sports categories. "The sports activities also include indoor as well as outdoor games. The state government has also selected some sports enthusiasts who have worked for the promotion of the particular sports activity for ..
All you need to know about 'The Royal Wedding'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding will take place on 5The Palace had previously revealed the date of the wedding, but the timing of the ceremony hadn't been disclosed.The British royal wedding, which will be held in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, will be officiated by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Conner and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Kensington Palace, the royal residence where Harry lives, said CNN.The royal family has also revealed the route of the procession.The royal couple will leave Windsor Castle in a carriage and travel along High Street through the town of Windsor, before returning to the castle by the Long Walk, according to the Palace. Windsor is some 40 km (25 miles) west of central London."They hope this short journey will provide an opportunity for more people to come together around Windsor and to enjoy the atmosphere of this special day," said a statement from Kensington Palace, the royal residence where Prince Harry
Wedding dress returned 32 years after dry cleaner mix-up
An Ohio woman has been reunited with her wedding dress 32 years after a dry cleaner mix-up. Ame Bartlebaugh went looking for her mother's wedding dress at her grandmother's house in Willowick on February 4. The 25-year-old is getting married next year. Bartlebaugh opened the box expecting a sleeveless dress. But she found a lacy, tiered dress that had been put in the box by a now-defunct dry cleaner in 1985. Bartlebaugh posted about the mix-up on Facebook. Her friends shared the photos and a woman responded within hours that the dress belonged to her best friend's mom. Michelle Havrilla received her dress Monday for the first time since her 1985 wedding. She says she's in shock. Bartlebaugh says she hopes social media will help her find her mom's dress.
Sahitya Akademi Awards presented, Malayam writer gives prize money to lynch victim kin
The Sahitya Akademi Awards 2017 were given away to writers from 23 languages here on Monday evening.
Mamata requests Alfred Ford for a Ford Motor mfg unit in WB
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today "requested" Alfred Ford, the great grand son of Henry Ford, to consider setting up a manufacturing unit of Ford Motor Company in the state. She said Ford has stated that he will "look into" the request. The chief minister made a pitch for the unit while she came to the Mayapur ISKCON temple in Nadia district, where she was greeted by Alfred Ford, the great grandson of Henry Ford, the founder of the US auto major. "I have requested Mr Ford (Alfred Ford) to plan a new manufacturing unit here in West Bengal. They have one in Chennai. He said he will look into it," Banerjee said. Asked whether he would consider her request, Alfred Ford, whose initiated name is Ambarish Dasa, told PTI, "I have told her that I really do not have very much to do with that anymore, but I will put in a word for her." Ford India Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, has an integrated manufacturing plant in Maraimalai Nagar near ..
Smith crowned Allan Border medallist for second time
Skipper Steve Smith was on Monday crowned the 2018 Allan Border medallist for the second time, besides grabbing Cricket Australia's Test Player of the Year award for his sensational run in the five-day format, including guiding the Kangaroos to regain the Ashes urn.
Excited at thought of playing under 'great' Dhoni: Watson
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson today said it will be a real honour to play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL while stating that the thought of playing under the 'great' Mahendra Singh Dhoni excited him a lot. "It is going to be a real honour to play for such a great franchise with the history that the Chennai Super Kings have, and the thought of playing under the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni excites me a lot," Watson was quoted as saying by the CSK website. The Australian cricketer, who previously turned out for Rajasthan Royals between 2008 and 2015 and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last two seasons, said it will be a little strange initially as CSK was one of Rajasthan's big rivals. "It is going to be a little strange initially as CSK were one of Rajasthan's big rivals which started way back in the first year of the IPL." "But it won't take that long to subside," said Watson,who did well for Sydney Thunder in the recent Big Bash League (in Australia). The ...
My daughter brings out the best in me: Rannvijay
Be it his professional calls or the way he leads his personal life -- fatherhood has made Rannvijay Singha more responsible. The actor says his daughter Kainaat brings out the best in him, and he actually gets surprised with it all.
Railways 'pay and use' toilets to get cheaper
Using toilets at railway stations could soon be cheaper or even free at smaller railway stations, according to a new proposal by the Railway Board. Presently, the 'pay and use' toilet policy allows the contractors who build such toilets to fix its usage rates, albeit at market price. According to the new policy, the Divisional Railway Managers have been empowered to decide if they want these toilets to be paid for or keep them free for use of the public. "DRMs are empowered to make location specific assessments to decide whether construction, operation, maintenance of the pay and use toilets should be taken up as an 'earning contract' or a service contract," said a letter dated February 7 from the Railway Board to all zonal railways after the Board's meeting on February 2. In a service contract, the toilets would be free or a nominal fee would be charged from the user. Senior officials of railways told PTI that the need for a review of the pay and use toilet policy was ..
Man killed in bear attack in Coimbatore district
A 55-year-old man was killed in a bear attack at an estate near Valparai in the district early today. A few estate workers who were going for work noticed the body of Susai, a resident of waterfall estate, lying amid the bush, police said. On receiving information, police and forest officials rushed to the spot and found the footmarks of the animal, they said.