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Sunil Gavaskar pauses speech mid-way to answer wife’s phone call

Sunil Gavaskar pauses speech mid-way to answer wife’s phone call

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3 min readJun 6, 2026 08:15 AM IST A video of batting great Sunil Gavaskar has gone viral with fans applauding his affection for his wife. Speaking at an event, the former India captain pauses his speech after receiving a call from his wife, leaving the audience touched by the moment. And as the video went viral on social media, Gavaskar has been winning the hearts on internet as well. The incident unfolded at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care, where Gavaskars was attending as the chief guest at an event held in celebration of honouring around 850 under privileged children who received heart surgeries through the ‘Gift of Life’ initiative. The event was organised by Rotary Club of Bombay Airport. While delivering his speech to the audience, Gavaskar’s phone rang. While he did continue to speak for a bit, soon he went for his pocket to take out the mobile phone saying, ‘this must be my wife’. He then paused his speech and answered the call. “Let me just take …

‘Pitne vaale kaam karte ho?’: Sonu Nigam pauses concert as fan climbs on stage, touches his feet | Bollywood News

‘Pitne vaale kaam karte ho?’: Sonu Nigam pauses concert as fan climbs on stage, touches his feet | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 12, 2026 03:54 PM IST In the recent past, several singers have experienced intrusive fan encounters while performing on stage. After Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas, Sonu Nigam has slammed the audience for a safety breach during his concert. While fans going wild at a concert might be a positive factor, it can turn messy if boundaries are not drawn. That was exactly the case with Sonu, when a fan jumped on stage to touch his feet. A day after the show, the singer slammed the audience for their actions in his latest social media post. Taking to his Instagram handle, Sonu shared a video of the moment and wrote in the caption, “Kyon Pitne vaale Kaam karte ho audience?’ Is baar toh bachaa liya, har baar nahi bacha paunga. (Why do you do things that will get you beaten up, audience? This time I saved you, but I won’t be able to save you every time).” He performed in Kolhapur last weekend, but the concert was abruptly paused mid-song after …

IOC pauses 2030 Youth Olympics host selection

IOC pauses 2030 Youth Olympics host selection

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The International Olympic Committee has paused the host selection process for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, putting India’s ambitions of staging the event on hold. India was among the countries interested in hosting the 2030 edition as part of its broader push to establish itself as a major destination for international sporting events ahead of its proposed bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. IOC president Kirsty Coventry said the decision to pause the process came after “inconclusive results” from consultations with National Olympic Committees and international federations regarding the purpose and direction of the Youth Olympics. IOC reassessing future of Youth Games The host election for the 2030 edition had been expected later this year, but the IOC has now decided to undertake a wider review of its youth engagement strategy before moving ahead with future editions. Coventry said the Olympic movement currently lacks a clear and unified vision for the Youth Olympic Games and stressed the need to redefine how the event should connect with younger audiences globally. Despite the pause, the IOC confirmed …

Vijay pauses campaign to invite newlyweds into his van, blesses them | Tamil News

Vijay pauses campaign to invite newlyweds into his van, blesses them | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 20, 2026 04:26 PM IST A newlywed couple stood by the roadside in their wedding attire, hands clasped, hoping to get a brief look at ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay as he passed through during his election campaign tour. They got far more than that. When Vijay spotted the couple among the crowd, he did not simply wave and move on. He had them brought into his van, where the two, still in the clothes they had worn at their wedding, fell at his feet seeking his blessings. Vijay blessed them, interacted with them, and gave them a gift. The bride, riding the wave of the moment, even whistled in front of Vijay, letting her excitement spill out without hesitation. The couple left the van visibly overwhelmed, having gone from standing on a roadside to sharing a personal moment with one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated figures. #ThalapathyVijay Blessed a Newly Married couple during today’s campaign..❣️🤝pic.twitter.com/FPHWZqd4oO — Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) April 20, 2026 The incident took place during Vijay’s ongoing campaign trail across Tamil Nadu, …

Vijay pauses campaign to accept fan’s gift of an edited photo with Sangeetha and Vijayakanth. Watch video | Tamil News

Vijay pauses campaign to accept fan’s gift of an edited photo with Sangeetha and Vijayakanth. Watch video | Tamil News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 14, 2026 07:50 PM IST Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, currently busy campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, recently made a fan’s day. In a video, he is seen reacting to a fan holding an edited photo of late actor-politician Vijayakanth holding the hands of the Jana Nayagan actor and his estranged wife Sangeetha Sornalingam. In the clip now going viral on social media, a young fan is seen holding a framed, edited photo he made for the Tamil star. The image shows Vijayakanth holding Vijay with one hand and his wife, Sangeetha (dressed as a bride), with the other. The fan soon approaches the actor-politician’s van and holds up the framed picture for the drone to see. Vijay also notices this photo, and points it out to his security. He asks the fan to hand it over and holds it up for everyone to see. The actor also seems to take a moment to reflect on the picture before handing it to his team. ALSO READ …

Prabhas Flies to Italy, Pauses Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Shoots

Prabhas Flies to Italy, Pauses Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Shoots

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Pan-India superstar Prabhas has flown to the scenic landscapes of Italy. Reports suggest the actor has leased a quiet villa to enjoy some quality time in the European country. This visit marks a planned break for the star, as he steps away from the spotlight to recalibrate and unwind. Diverse lineup of films While Prabhas is away, the filming schedules for his upcoming projects have been temporarily paused. Major productions like Spirit, Fauzi, and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD are currently on hold. The back-to-back production schedules have necessitated this breather. Fans are excited to see Prabhas take on such a diverse lineup. His upcoming films span a wide range of genres, from an intense police drama (Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga) to historical fiction (Fauzi, helmed by Hanu Raghavapudi), and sci-fi dystopia (Kalki 2898 AD 2, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan). This variety is expected to showcase his range as a pan-India performer. Ambiguity over release dates The release calendar remains uncertain. Fauzi is expected to hit theatres later this year, …

Tollywood Superstar Pawan Kalyan Pauses New Films

Tollywood Superstar Pawan Kalyan Pauses New Films

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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan has officially addressed the growing rumours regarding his acting endeavours. Contrary to what his fans have been hoping for, the actor-politician’s office released a statement on Monday to clear the air. It states that Pawan Kalyan has not taken up any new film commitments recently. In the near future, we won’t be hearing anything on the acting front from the Tollywood superstar. Pawan Kalyan clarifies growing speculation The official note from Pawan Kalyan clarified that speculations about ongoing projects are not accurate. Despite the media-fuelled buzz that he is in talks with two filmmakers, there are no immediate plans to commence new films. His team stated that any developments will be communicated through official channels when ready. Unprecedented frequency Pawan Kalyan has witnessed a remarkably busy year, breaking his typical hiatus-heavy schedule with three movie releases. He accelerated his cinematic output, starting with the period epic Hari Hara Veera Mallu in July 2025. This was swiftly followed by the record-breaking gangster drama, They Call Him OG, …

Host Alan Cumming pauses BAFTA Awards ceremony, apologises as nominee with Tourette’s drops N-bomb on Michael B Jordan

Host Alan Cumming pauses BAFTA Awards ceremony, apologises as nominee with Tourette’s drops N-bomb on Michael B Jordan

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The BAFTA Film Awards 2026 were held on Sunday in London with the biggest stars from around the world, including India’s Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar in attendance. And while the focus remained on the awards and the speeches, there was commotion in between after John Davidson, a nominee with Tourette’s syndrome, dropped the N-bomb while addressing actor Michael B Jordan. Host Alan Cumming stopped the awards night twice to speak to the audience about the ‘strong words’. A nominee with Tourette’s syndrome caused a minor commotion as Michael B. Jordan presented at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh (REUTERS) Alan Cummings pauses BAFTA ceremony The awards gala was held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening. John Davison was seated inside the venue, and his involuntary tics were picked up by microphones. These sounds were also heard during the BBC’s live broadcast, causing presenters and award winners to pause on stage and generating confusion. During the early part of the show, as BAFTA chair Sara Putt addressed the gathering, Davidson shouted …

‘Move away when Usman Tariq pauses’: Ashwin’s advice for Indian batsmen ahead of Pakistan clash | Cricket News

‘Move away when Usman Tariq pauses’: Ashwin’s advice for Indian batsmen ahead of Pakistan clash | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 13, 2026 04:24 PM IST Former Indian spinner R Ashwin has offered a simple piece of advice to the Indian batters who will be facing the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq on Sunday in the T20 World Cup. Talking on his his Youtube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, Ashwin said, “If he stops before delivering the ball, the batsman has the right to move away. He can say that ‘I thought he is stopping’. That will be an interesting case and a huge headache for the umpire. If I was there I would have done it. One should do everything to win a game within rules. I would simply say I don’t know when he will release the ball and I would step away. If I move away, it is the umpire’s responsibility.” The 30-year-old Tariq has created quite a stir in the four T20 Internationals he has featured in. He has taken 11 wickets at an economy of less than six runs per over. Apart from all the talk …

Winter Olympics: Sturla Holm Laegreid pauses interview after bronze medal to admit to cheating on his partner | Sport-others News

Winter Olympics: Sturla Holm Laegreid pauses interview after bronze medal to admit to cheating on his partner | Sport-others News

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 11, 2026 01:58 PM IST Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid has gone viral for his tearful apology right after winning a bronze medal at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Laegreid was being interviewed on the live broadcast of Norwegian broadcaster NRK after completing a bronze medal when he unexpectedly started speaking about him having cheated on his girlfriend. “Six months ago I met the love of my life. The world’s most beautiful, sweetest person. And three months ago I made the biggest mistake of my life and cheated on her,” Laegreid said, visibly holding in his tears. This was Laegreid’s first individual Olympic medal, although he was part of the Norwegian relay team that took gold at the Beijing Olympics. One of Norway’s top biathletes, Laegreid finished third in the 20-kilometer individual race. “I’m sure many people now see me in a different light, but I only have eyes for her. I’m not quite sure what I’m trying to say by saying this now, but sport has taken a back …