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Doctors, medical students hold candle march for Saket building collapse victims, seek swift justice

Doctors, medical students hold candle march for Saket building collapse victims, seek swift justice

New Delhi, Holding candles and photographs of the victims, doctors and medical students gathered on the streets of Gautam Nagar on Tuesday evening to mourn those killed in the Saket building collapse and demand accountability, saying the tragedy had shattered the dreams of several aspiring medics. Doctors, medical students hold candle march for Saket building collapse victims, seek swift justice The march was organised by the Federation of All India Medical Association and members of the medical fraternity under the guidance of FAIMA’s Foreign Medical Graduate in-charge Dr Jaswant Yadav. Participants expressed solidarity with the families of the deceased and injured students and observed a peaceful tribute for the victims. Speaking at the march, Dr Ashish, who teaches several students affected by the incident, said that many of them had come from rural and middle-class backgrounds with aspirations of becoming doctors. “Some students were pursuing their education after their families made significant sacrifices. Several of them were to appear for examinations within a month, but now many are dealing with injuries and trauma,” he said. …

AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bhardwaj detained in Janakpuri during candle march over biker’s accident| India News

AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bhardwaj detained in Janakpuri during candle march over biker’s accident| India News

Aam Aadmi Party Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj was detained by Delhi Police on Sunday when he, along with other AAP leaders, arrived at the site to take out a candle march in connection with the Janakpuri incident, party sources said. AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj pays condolences to Kamal Dhyani, who fell into a pit on his bike, in Janakpuri, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab ) As per AAP Delhi President Bhardwaj, Party leaders had reached the location to peacefully pay tribute to the deceased but were not even allowed to light candles. The AAP alleged that police personnel stopped the march and detained the leaders despite the gathering being entirely non-violent and peaceful in nature. While being taken away in a police van, Bhardwaj went live on social media and claimed that AAP leaders had gone to the spot in Janakpuri where a 25-year-old man, Kamal Dhyani, tragically lost his life after his motorcycle fell into an open pit dug for Delhi Jal Board work in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area. He …

Vidyut Jammwal pours hot candle wax on his face in unseen video, calls it ‘testament to the warrior spirit’; fans react

Vidyut Jammwal pours hot candle wax on his face in unseen video, calls it ‘testament to the warrior spirit’; fans react

Actor Vidyut Jammwal has shared a video in which he poured hot and melted candle wax on his face. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Vidyut posted the clip in which he sat on the floor on the stage in traditional clothes–a green shirt and a white dhoti. He tied a black cloth to his head. Vidyut Jammwal shared his video on Instagram. Vidyut Jammwal pours hot wax on his face The actor grooved to the drum beats as a few people stood around him. After some time, Vidyut picked up two burning candles and poured the melted wax on his face. As he continued grooving, a girl came towards him with a blindfold. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Honouring the ancient Kalari Payattu and Yoga that empower us to transcend limits.” What internet has to say about Vidyut’s act “Candle wax and blindfolds, a testament to the warrior spirit! #kalaripayattu #itrainlikevidyutjammwal #streetfighter,” he added. Reacting to the post, Adah Sharma said, “Aag lagaa di stage pe aur apne aap pe bhi (You set fire to …

I burnt candle at both ends, but I thank my younger self for all hard work: Priyanka Chopra Jonas

I burnt candle at both ends, but I thank my younger self for all hard work: Priyanka Chopra Jonas

By Barun Jha I burnt candle at both ends, but I thank my younger self for all hard work: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Abu Dhabi, Having come to Bollywood without a godfather or the backing of a film family, she took whatever roles came her way, burnt the candle at both ends, tried pop music in the US before realising she should get back to her forte, but Priyanka Chopra Jonas is always thankful to her younger self for all the hard work. Recalling her journey from winning the Miss World title in 2000 to Hindi movies to Hollywood, the actor, whose last “Heads of State” is the fourth most watched title on Prime Video with more than 75 million views, said it was the 2008 hit “Fashion” that first changed the course for her. Speaking here at the Bridge Media Summit, Priyanka, 43, recalled how when she started working in movies 25 years ago, she didn’t have anyone to guide her. “Mumbai was terrifying when I entered this. I had to do a lot of …

Pahalgam attack: Congress to hold nationwide candle march on Friday, calls for security overhaul

Pahalgam attack: Congress to hold nationwide candle march on Friday, calls for security overhaul

The Congress Working Committee on Wednesday strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and left over 20 injured, calling it a “cowardly and premeditated assault” on the values of the Republic, and demanded a thorough investigation into possible security lapses. New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists and left more than 20 others critically injured. In a resolution passed by the CWC, the party extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed full solidarity with them during this moment of profound grief. The Congress termed the attack a “cowardly and premeditated act of terror” allegedly orchestrated by Pakistan, and described it as a direct assault on the values of the Republic. Calling the targeted killing of Hindu civilians a deliberate provocation, the Congress urged people to maintain peace despite the grave provocation. The party reiterated its long-standing commitment to fight cross-border terrorism with unity …

Rohit Sharma was the burning light of the candle that changed and transformed this ODI team: R Ashwin | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma was the burning light of the candle that changed and transformed this ODI team: R Ashwin | Cricket News

R Ashwin has showered praise on captain Rohit Sharma for transforming India’s approach in the ODIs and called him one of the most “selfless cricketer,” he has ever played with. Under Rohit’s captaincy, India have reached final of the ODI World Cup and won the T2OI World Cup. “One thing that I admire the most about Rohit Sharma is that he not selfish at all. He is one of the most selfless cricketer,” said on his Hindi YouTube channel, “Ash Ki Baat.” “If he would have been selfish, he would never have batted the way he is batting in the ODIs. He wouldn’t go after everything in the powerplay. Story continues below this ad “So many times he has let go the landmarks to score runs. India’s captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the second one day international cricket match between India and England in Cuttack, India. (AP) “I have massive respect for Rohit Sharma. I am also very happy for Rohit and I’m doubly glad that he is showing that this is the …

Demi Moore and Daughters Share Laughter Doing Viral Holiday Candle Challenge: Watch

Demi Moore and Daughters Share Laughter Doing Viral Holiday Candle Challenge: Watch

Demi Moore appears to have had a jolly time with her three daughters this Christmas. In a joint post shared to Instagram on Thursday, December 26, the Substance actress, 62, showed herself participating in the viral tealight candle challenge with her girls as they gathered to celebrate the holiday together. “I can’t stop laughing. Merry Rizzmas, everyone,” Scout LaRue Willis, 33, captioned the video. The clip began with Rumer Willis, 36, attempting to blow as many candles as possible in the row set out before her. When it came time for Moore to try her luck at the challenge, she sought the blessings of the family dog by placing the pup near her forehead for a quick prayer before taking her turn. The Striptease star fell to her side with hysterical laughter as some of the candles she blew with so much effort relit themselves. Rumer, who claimed she would try to get at least one through four candles, ended up blowing five of them. “What a joy to be loony,” Tallulah, 30, commented on …

Candle light vigil held to pay tribute to Bengaluru techie who died by suicide | Bengaluru

Candle light vigil held to pay tribute to Bengaluru techie who died by suicide | Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Members of an NGO and many others held a candle light vigil in Bengaluru on Thursday to pay tributes to 34-year-old techie, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide earlier this week following alleged harassment by his wife and her family. Several people gathered at Eco Space, holding candles, mobile flashlights and photographs of Subhash and raised slogans, chanting, “We Want Justice.” Subhash, a tech professional, was found dead by hanging at his residence in Marathahalli on Monday. Sajeet, a member of the Men’s Rights NGO ‘Save Indian Family Foundation’, expressed deep sorrow, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Atul Subhash, who succumbed to the pressures of false cases and judicial harassment. To honor his memory and raise awareness about this injustice, we invited the public to join us for a tribute.” The protesters demanded that Subhash’s wife, Nikita Singhania, be fired from her job at a tech company and alleged that had a woman died by suicide, her husband would have been immediately arrested. Another volunteer, Narsingh, who was a …

Khushi Kapoor’s rumored boyfriend Vedang Raina sweetly holds her hair as she blows birthday candle: WATCH

Khushi Kapoor’s rumored boyfriend Vedang Raina sweetly holds her hair as she blows birthday candle: WATCH

Khushi Kapoor, the daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor brought in her birthday as the clock struck 12 on November 5. The young star organized a pajama party and spent the night celebrating her 24th birthday with her friends and he rumored boyfriend Vedang Raina. Now, a video from the event went viral online in which she can be seen blowing her birthday candle. Like a caring partner, Vedang was seen holding Khushi’s hair to protect them from getting messy. In a video shared on Pinkvilla’s social media handle, Khushi Kapoor can be seen surrounded by her loved ones, all wearing customized ‘KK’ pajama sets. The clip shows The Archies debutant making a wish and blowing her birthday candle with her hair left loose. While she does so, her rumored boyfriend, actor Vedang Raina quickly holds her hair to avoid them from getting in her way. Take a look: A couple of hours ago, the birthday girl also dropped several inside visuals from her pajama party. The photo dump opens with Khushi posing with filmmaker …

Pune Candle Unit Fire Toll Reaches 14; Owner Held After Discharge from Hospital

Published By: Mahima Joshi Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 10:37 IST The death toll in the fire accident in a candle manufacturing unit in Pune has reached 14. (Representative Image) The fire broke out on December 8 afternoon in the unit that specialised in making sparkling candles used in birthday celebrations. The death toll in the December 8 fire in a candle manufacturing unit in Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad area has reached 14 after two women succumbed to their injuries, a civic official said. In another development, police arrested Sharad Sutar, the owner of the fire-hit unit located at Talawade, after he was discharged from hospital. He had also sustained injuries in the blaze. “An injured woman, Kamal Choure (35), died on Saturday, while Usha Padvi (40) succumbed on Sunday,” the official said. The fire broke out on December 8 afternoon in the unit that specialised in making sparkling candles used in birthday celebrations. While six persons died on the same day, 10 others were seriously injured, some of whom succumbed in the following days. (This …