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From being trolled to celebrated: Virat Kohli fans rally around ‘lucky charm’ Anushka Sharma after RCB’s IPL triumph

From being trolled to celebrated: Virat Kohli fans rally around ‘lucky charm’ Anushka Sharma after RCB’s IPL triumph

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Even before they were married, actor Anushka Sharma would be a constant presence at the matches of the Indian cricket team and Royal Challengers Bangalore, supporting her then-boyfriend Virat Kohli from the stands. However, whenever Virat failed to perform (which was rare in those days), Anushka found herself facing intense trolling and being branded ‘unlucky’ for Virat. It was interesting to note how the tables have turned now as the same Anushka is being labelled Virat and RCB’s lucky charm as the IPL franchise lifts their second successive Indian Premier League title. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma with the IPL trophy after RCB won the Indian Premier League 2026 Final against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (ANI Pic Service) Virat takes RCB to second IPL title, celebrates with Anushka On Sunday evening, RCB defeated Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans in a largely one-sided final at Ahmedabad. Virat, 37, was the top scorer in his side’s successful chase and took home the Player of the Match award. As he scored …

Bashir Badr, celebrated Urdu poet and Padma Shri recipient, passes away at 91

Bashir Badr, celebrated Urdu poet and Padma Shri recipient, passes away at 91

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Legendary poet Bashir Badr, a Padma Shri awardee who wrote famous couplets like ‘Ujale apni yaadon ke hamare saath rehne do’, passed away at his home in Bhopal on Thursday. He was 91. During the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1972, Badr wrote the famous couplet ‘Dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaish rahe, jab kabhi hum dost ho jayein to sharminda na hon’. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Id celebrated with religious fervour in Uttar Pradesh amid tight security

Id celebrated with religious fervour in Uttar Pradesh amid tight security

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Muslims in large numbers are offering namaz on the occasion of Id-ul-Adha at Eidgah in Lucknow on May 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Amid tight security, Id-ul-Adha (Eid-ul-Adha) was celebrated across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (May 28, 2026) with traditional zeal. The devotees gathered in mosques and Idgahs for special prayers as administrations across the State maintained strict vigil and appealed to maintain peace and brotherhood. In sensitive locations in the districts like Sambhal, Meerut, Saharanpur, Rampur, Moradabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bahraich, Varanasi and Ayodhya, special security measures with deployment of the Provincial Armed Constabulary and Rapid Action Force and surveillance through CCTVs were put in place. “Under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, Rampur, all the Circle Officers visited and inspected the Idgahs, took stock of the security arrangements and traffic management and gave necessary instructions to the policemen on duty,” said the police. In Saharanpur, the police maintained strong security measures in sensitive locations and urged people to observe the festival in a safe environment. Published – May 29, 2026 07:47 …

Koffee, fashion and nepotism: How Karan Johar changed the way a filmmaker is seen, judged and celebrated | Bollywood News

Koffee, fashion and nepotism: How Karan Johar changed the way a filmmaker is seen, judged and celebrated | Bollywood News

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Back in 1999, at the 44th Filmfare Awards, when a nerve-wrecked Karan Johar stepped up on the dais to receive his maiden Best Director honour for his 1998 directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, he got the entire auditorium — and the entire nation watching the broadcast on Doordarshan — hooked to his speech. “Ever since I’ve dreamt of being here in front of all the people that I’ve grown up watching, I figured if I wanted my dream to come true, I’d have to be a compere. Because I never really thought I’d turn director,” he said. As he concluded his acceptance speech — a self-admittedly rehearsed script rendered with the command of a professional compere — the hearty applause was directed at not only his monumental achievement, but also his refreshing eloquence. He wasn’t the age-old director with a hangover from his pind, but a new-age one raised in the increasingly cosmopolitan South Mumbai. He was also not just a filmmaker good at calling the shots on set, but also a well-rounded personality, …

Trishala Dutt says people celebrated Sanjay Dutt’s downfall during 1993 blasts case: ‘Seen it all’ | Bollywood News

Trishala Dutt says people celebrated Sanjay Dutt’s downfall during 1993 blasts case: ‘Seen it all’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 22, 2026 07:01 PM IST When Sanjay Dutt was accused of illegal possession of prohibited firearms, including an AK-56 rifle and a 9 mm pistol linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, his daughter Trishala Dutt was just five years old. Three years later, she lost her mother, Richa Sharma, yet she says she never blamed her father for anything he went through. Speaking to Inside Thoughts Out Loud, the 38-year-old reflected on her father’s turbulent journey and said, “He struggled through addiction at such a young age, going through that, coming out of it, then going to jail, coming out of that, then going back to jail, and staying three years over there and coming back out. I can’t imagine what that must have felt like.” Trishala Dutt further shared how difficult it was to cope while the entire world watched her family’s struggles play out publicly. “It was hard because I couldn’t talk to him in the moment because he is going through something and even if I was …

‘Bored. No words. Mind faster than Chacha Chaudhary’: How world cricket celebrated Virat Kohli’s 9th IPL century

‘Bored. No words. Mind faster than Chacha Chaudhary’: How world cricket celebrated Virat Kohli’s 9th IPL century

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Virat Kohli returned to form and in some style. The RCB talisman rolled back the clock and aced a typical Kohli masterclass in chase, allowing his team to knock off 193 against the Kolkata Knight Riders and take a huge step towards cementing a place in the Playoffs. Kohli led from the front with a ninth Indian Premier League (IPL) century – the most by any player in the history of the League as his unbeaten 105 off 60 balls saw RCB through. Virat Kohli doing Virat Kohli things (REUTERS) Also Read: ‘It’s going to finish one day’; Kohli embraces every moment as the clock ticks on his career After the match, Kohli delivered an emotional speech, saying it’s his love for the game that ensures he turns up game after game with the same level of enthusiasm and dedication. At 37, the man has achieved all that there is in world cricket. But the hunger in his batting resembles that of a 25-year-old left with conquering the world. As Kohli’s hundred gave the entire …

Why Mohammed Siraj celebrated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket so fiercely: Wonderkid now new nightmare of elite bowlers

Why Mohammed Siraj celebrated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket so fiercely: Wonderkid now new nightmare of elite bowlers

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Mohammed Siraj’s roar after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Jaipur did not arrive in isolation. It came after the Gujarat Titans fast bowler had been taken on by the Rajasthan Royals opener, who struck him early, forced a tactical reset, and made the wicket feel larger than a routine powerplay breakthrough. Siraj’s reaction was loud, animated and loaded with release. Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj after taking the wicket of Vaibhav Sooryvanshi. (X images) A few days earlier, Kyle Jamieson had produced a similarly sharp response after removing the same batter. Jamieson’s send-off drew official attention, with the Delhi Capitals pacer receiving a warning and one demerit point. Two senior international fast bowlers reacting that strongly to a 15-year-old batter has created one of the more revealing subplots of IPL 2026. Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket has become a pressure-release moment The easy way to read the Mohammed Siraj and Jamieson reactions is to frame them around Vaibhav’s age. That reading misses the cricket. Bowlers are celebrating him with that intensity because he is already making them …

‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated – The Hindu

‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated – The Hindu

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Priests giving a shower to the deities of Sri Govindaraja and His consorts during the ‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ in Tirupati on Friday. | Photo Credit: K.V. POORNACHANDRA KUMAR The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) performed the ‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ in Tirupati on Friday, which marked a summer retreat for Lord Govindaraja and His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi from the scorching sun. The annual festival is observed on ‘Chitra Pournami, which fell on Friday this year. During the ritual, the deities were taken in a grand procession up to the Ponna Kaluva, located 5 km from the temple, braving the hot sun, as is the ancient practice. The deities were placed in the Mandapam filled with water and a celestial bath was given by the priests to the idols with a variety of aromatic products. Vettiver mats were hung on all the three sides of the Mandapam to provide respite from the heat. A number of devotees from Tiruchanur locality took part in the event. Published – May 02, 2026 05:30 am IST Disclaimer: We do not …

May Day 2026 explained: Why is Labour Day celebrated?

May Day 2026 explained: Why is Labour Day celebrated?

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File photo of workers loading sacks filled with sugar onto a truck in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: RUPAK DE CHOWDHURI The story so far: May Day is celebrated on May 1 to honour the working class and commemorate their struggles for fair wages and better working conditions. In 2024, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) emphasised the importance of renewing commitment to social justice. The ILO highlighted the daily challenges that workers face, both existing and emerging, and called for action to ensure that economic growth translates into better living standards and working conditions for all. “This year, our celebration of Labour Day has a sense of urgency for renewed commitment to social justice, as we navigate through the complexities of our time, including climate change and the rapid evolution of the workplace due to technological advancements. These challenges have not only tested our resilience but have also underscored the indispensability of concerted efforts and solidarity in promoting the welfare of workers across all sectors,” it added. Published – May 01, 2024 01:46 pm IST Disclaimer: …

Trekking misadventures should not be celebrated, say forest officials

Trekking misadventures should not be celebrated, say forest officials

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The recent incident involving a trekker from Kerala who went missing and was later rescued in the forests of Kodagu has highlighted the importance of adhering to forest regulations, according to officials from the Kerala Forest department. As social media celebrates the trekker for her ‘courage’, the Kerala forest officials dismiss the incident as a stroke of luck and warn the public about the dangers of illegal treks and straying off designated trails, which amount to punishable offence under the Kerala Forest Department Act. Speaking to The Hindu, Nadapuram native G.S. Saranya, who was rescued from the forests, said she had moved ahead of the group after beginning her descent from the peak at around 10:45 a.m. She was waiting for the two trekkers to join her when she lost her way. “I moved about while waiting for them, and then in an attempt to reach other trekkers, I took another route. But as I went forward, I lost my way,” said Ms. Saranya, “I survived on water from the stream and slept on the …