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Dilip Gavit’s coach adopted him with nothing. In Glasgow, he had a gold medal to give back

Dilip Gavit’s coach adopted him with nothing. In Glasgow, he had a gold medal to give back

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6 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 09:27 PM IST When Dilip Gavit produced the last dash to win gold in the men’s 100m T47, a burst over the final 30 metres to cross in 10.71 seconds, his childhood coach Vaijnath Kale, watching from the stands, remembered the years of struggle behind it. Coach and athlete embraced; emotions took over. Two months before the Commonwealth Games, Gavit was not even certain he would compete in Glasgow. His actual event, the 400m T47, was not on the programme. At the insistence of a Paralympic Committee of India official, he switched to the 100m, a distance he had barely raced. Wednesday’s run, on a rain-soaked track in Lane 7, was his first major race over it. “Today is Guru Purnima and there is no better gift than this gold medal. But whatever I do, it won’t even get close to what Kale sir has done for me,” Gavit said. Kale told The Indian Express from Glasgow, more simply, “When dreams come true, such emotions come out. The …

Rajesh Khanna was in a ‘huge shock’ after he learnt he was adopted, says Anita Advani | Bollywood News

Rajesh Khanna was in a ‘huge shock’ after he learnt he was adopted, says Anita Advani | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 04:58 PM IST For millions, Rajesh Khanna was Hindi cinema’s first superstar. Fans wrote him letters in blood, married his photographs and queued outside his bungalow just to catch a glimpse of him. But behind that larger-than-life image, says Anita Advani, was a man carrying emotional wounds long before fame found him. Speaking about the late actor, rumoured girlfriend Anita claimed that childhood, failed relationships and betrayals by people he trusted gradually turned him into someone who struggled to believe anyone around him. ‘He lost faith in people’ Speaking on the Meri Saheli podcast, Anita said Khanna’s trust in people slowly eroded over the years. “He was suspicious of everyone. If you ask me psychologically, I think he lost his trust in people. First, he was adopted. Then he was betrayed in relationships. Friends in the industry also betrayed him. Even those whom he had helped and made successful eventually went against him. He became suspicious of everyone.” Anita, who has maintained that she shared a close relationship with …

Meet Dishani Chakraborty: Mithun Chakraborty’s adopted daughter who is set to marry beau Myles Mantzaris

Meet Dishani Chakraborty: Mithun Chakraborty’s adopted daughter who is set to marry beau Myles Mantzaris

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Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter, Dishani Chakraborty, is now engaged. Dishani, in a joint post with her boyfriend-turned-fiancé Myles Mantzaris, announced their engagement. The couple is set to tie the knot on December 6, 2026. Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter Dishani Chakraborty is engaged. Mithun’s daughter is set to marry Myles shared glimpses of his mesmerizing proposal to Dishani. In the photos, he is seen going down on one knee as he proposes to her on a cliff overlooking the sea. The first photo shows Dishani smiling as Myles proposes to her. He had decorated the proposal spot with a black-and-white carpet, candles and flowers. The next photo shows the newly engaged couple posing for the camera. Other glimpses show Myles kissing Dishani on the forehead as she proudly shows off her engagement ring. The remaining photos capture the couple sharing a kiss with the mesmerizing ocean view behind them. The caption of the post read, “06.12.2026 … The easiest forever I’ve ever known.” Mithun’s sons react Dishani’s brothers, Mahaakshay Chakraborty, also known as Mimoh Chakraborty, and Namashi Chakraborty, …

Mithun Chakraborty’s adopted daughter Dishani engaged, shares beach proposal pics: ‘Easiest forever’

Mithun Chakraborty’s adopted daughter Dishani engaged, shares beach proposal pics: ‘Easiest forever’

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 02:27 PM IST Veteran actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter Dishani Chakraborty recently got engaged to her beau Myles Mantzaris. In a joint social media post with her fiancée, she shared dreamy pictures from the proposal. The newly-engaged couple is yet to announce their wedding date. Taking to her Instagram handle, Dishani revealed the date of the special day, June, 12, 2026. She wrote in the caption, “06.12.2026.. The easiest forever I’ve ever known.” In the adorable pictures, Myles can be seen going on one knee at a scenic location, which appears to be a sea-shore. Dishani can be seeing glowing with happiness, and even flaunting her diamond rock in one of the photos. Surrounded by sunflowers and candles, the duo locked their happily ever after, and even locked it with a sweet kiss in another image. ALSO READ | Hungry and broke, Mithun Chakraborty asked reporter for food after National Award win  According to his bio, Myles is a steadicam operator and a colourist. Mithun Chakraborty‘s son and Dishani’s brother, …

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladesh-born wife, says she has adopted Hinduism

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladesh-born wife, says she has adopted Hinduism

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Anand: A man from Gujarat’s Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming that she had embraced Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country. Police said over 600 Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended across Gujarat so far. (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times) The case has come to light amid “Operation Delta Hunt”, a statewide drive launched by the Gujarat police against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The woman was detained about two weeks ago for allegedly living in India without valid documents. According to figures released by the office of the state Director General of Police, over 600 Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended across Gujarat so far this month for allegedly illegally living in the country. Nearly 60 of them were detained in Anand district. Among those detained is a woman identified by her husband as Kajal, who allegedly entered India illegally around a decade ago and later married Anand resident Tarun Patel. Patel, a resident of Lambhvel village, said he …

Nicholas Galitzine ‘felt like a fraud’ on first trying on He-Man costume, adopted 5000-calorie diet for transformation

Nicholas Galitzine ‘felt like a fraud’ on first trying on He-Man costume, adopted 5000-calorie diet for transformation

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He may be earning rave reviews for his transformation into He-Man now, but British actor Nicholas Galitzine was not convinced of his own casting. In a recent interview, the actor said he ‘felt like a fraud’ when he first tried on the costume, even asking director Travis Knight if he was sure about the casting choice. Nicholas Galitzine’s insane physical transormation to play He-Man. Nicholas Galitzine on self-doubt In a conversation with People magazine, Nicholas said, “When I first tried on the costume, I felt like a fraud. I said to Travis Knight, ‘Are you sure you don’t want anyone else?,’” The actor portrays the legendary character previously played by Dolph Lundgren in the 1987 live-action film. But he was certain that he did not want to let the self-doubt consume him. In an earlier interview with Hindustan Times, Nicholas said, “I know Travis trusted me, our producers, Mattel, and Amazon trusted me. They cast the guy who was not He-Man shape just yet. But they believed I embodied his essence and his soul. For …

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

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Actor Sushmita Sen became a single mother at the age of 24 when she adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. However, her decision faced significant resistance within the industry. She recalled that her manager even chose to stop representing her, warning that she would no longer get even character roles after becoming a mother. Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. Sushmita Sen reveals During an interview with NDTV, Sushmita reflected on the resistance she faced from the industry after deciding to adopt a child. Looking back at an incident, Sushmita said, “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You won’t even get character roles).’ He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits.” The actor added that most of the resistance came from …

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 02:19 PM IST On Sunday afternoon, fans of Indian music, and admirers of Asha Bhosle received deeply saddening news. The legendary singer passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era that shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades. Her contribution to music across languages and film industries remains unparalleled. From the 1940s onward, she continually adapted to changing musical styles, building a body of work that spanned generations. She had once admitted that her drive to constantly reinvent herself was key to sustaining a career that lasted over 80 years. Also Read | Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday ‘I’d have to change my singing style’ “In our childhood, us sisters had the same thin voice,” said the singer once, recalling her early years alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar. “After singing a couple of songs, I realized I’d have to change my singing style because Didi is already there, …

Wrestler’s gripping tale: Lost mother at 2, adopted by 15, beats China’s best at 23 | Sport-others News

Wrestler’s gripping tale: Lost mother at 2, adopted by 15, beats China’s best at 23 | Sport-others News

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When 15-year-old Lalit walked into Raipur Sports Akhada in Sonepat in 2017 to immerse himself into the world of Greco-Roman wrestling, he had no idea that he would be standing on the cusp of history years later in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. At one point, even that walk to the akhada looked like it would never happen. Lalit had lost his mother early in life and grew up without any support from his father towards his wrestling journey. On Monday, the 23-year-old from Panipat, defeated the 2025 World Championships medalist and top-seed Shi Huoying of China in the semi-final of the 55kg category of the Asian Wrestling Championships. He now enters the final where he faces third seed Ikhtiyor Botirov of Uzbekistan and has the chance to become only the fourth Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win an Asian title. Unlike his smooth takedowns on the mat, his journey from the streets of Panipat to a coveted Asian podium have been anything but easy. Lalit lost his mother when he was still in his cradle and grew up …

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

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A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and now on the brink of war with the United States. US President Donald Trump (AP) She is one of thousands adopted from abroad who were never granted citizenship because of a fracture at the intersection of adoption and immigration law. The woman, who The Associated Press is not naming because of her legal situation, received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month ordering her to appear for removal proceedings before an immigration judge in California. She has no criminal record. The letter says she is eligible for deportation because she overstayed her visa in March 1974 at 4 years old. “I never imagined it would get to where it is today,” said the woman, who believes that, as a Christian and the daughter of an American Air Force officer, deportation to …