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Manushi Chhillar says ‘had to sacrifice everything’ after 2015 NEET paper leak: ‘One of the toughest phases of my life’

Manushi Chhillar says ‘had to sacrifice everything’ after 2015 NEET paper leak: ‘One of the toughest phases of my life’

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Recently, the country witnessed a nationwide student protest led by CJP, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Days after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Education Minister and the conclusion of the protest, Bollywood actor Manushi Chhillar spoke about the emotional strain of having to retake her medical entrance examination following the 2015 paper leak. Manushi Chhillar recalls the emotional turmoil of retaking NEET paper after the leak. Manushi Chillar recalls 2015 NEET paper leak In a chat with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, Manushi was asked about her feelings when she was told that she would have to retake the NEET 2015 examination. She said, “There are two aspects to this, one is my personal experience, and the other is understanding the reality that most students in the country face. I had parents who had gone through the same journey years ago, so I was mentally prepared for the process. But it was still incredibly difficult because I had to sacrifice everything that brought me joy. I was a Kuchipudi dancer, I …

Prakash Raj calls Sonam Wangchuk ‘conscience of the nation’, thanks him for his sacrifice as he ends hunger strike

Prakash Raj calls Sonam Wangchuk ‘conscience of the nation’, thanks him for his sacrifice as he ends hunger strike

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Actor Prakash Raj has been one of the first celebrities to have shown support for the Cockroacj Janta Party protests. Ever since the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) began their strike at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities for NEET, and activist Sonam Wangchuk began his hunger strike, Prakash made it clear that he stands ‘in solidarity’ with the cause and has even met Wangchuk. Prakash Raj met Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party protest. On Thursday, Sonam broke his hunger strike after 26 days. He took to his X account and wrote, “Just now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh. JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days. Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break the fast. This was done after long negotiations on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country. I will explain the conditions in detail in a …

‘Nobody has the virtue to play Lord Rama’: Yash defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Ramayana, praises his ‘sacrifice’

‘Nobody has the virtue to play Lord Rama’: Yash defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Ramayana, praises his ‘sacrifice’

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Actor Yash, who is set to make his Hindi film debut with Ramayana as the antagonist Ravana, has thrown his weight behind co-star Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in the film. The two actors joined director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra at a panel for the film at the San Diego Comic Con on Thursday. Here, Yash praised Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama in the film and shared a message for viewers. Yash plays Ravana while Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama in Ramayana. Yash defends Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama On Thursday, the makers of Ramayana sat down for a discussion about the film at the Comic Con in the US. Yash, who plays Ravana in the film, talked not just about the film, but also about his co-star and ‘adversary’ in the film. Talking about Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama, Yash said, “Nobody in this world can come and say, ‘I have the virtue to play Lord Rama’. The fact that he (Ranbir) said the same says it all. He is a …

UDF stand on Waqf will sacrifice minority interests, says Pinarayi Vijayan

UDF stand on Waqf will sacrifice minority interests, says Pinarayi Vijayan

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The United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s stand in the Supreme Court that it will implement Section 14 of the Union government’s Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) Act, or the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, will sacrifice minority interests and adversely affect the writ petitions on the matter pending in the Supreme Court, Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday. In a statement, Mr.Vijayan welcomed the Supreme Court’s quashing of the interim order of the High Court imposing administrator rule in the Waqf Board. However, he said it was worrying that the State government has repeated its position taken in the High Court last week that Section 14 of the new Waqf Act in the Supreme Court too. The amended Act had mandated the inclusion of two non-Muslim members in the Waqf Board, a move against which several pleas are pending in the Supreme Court. The previous LDF government did not include non-Muslim members in the board. In the intervention petition filed in the Supreme Court during the LDF government’s tenure, it also …

How a mother’s sacrifice shaped Spain’s midfield workhorse Fabian Ruiz

How a mother’s sacrifice shaped Spain’s midfield workhorse Fabian Ruiz

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5 min readAtlantaJul 17, 2026 12:06 PM IST The first touch of Kylian Mbappe in the semifinal match against Spain was exquisite. He twisted his body sideways so that he could take the ball on his stride and waltz away. He braked, because there was an intruder, Fabian Ruiz. He popped up from nowhere and cajoled the ball from the Frenchman. He was not meant to be there, but that was where he was, in unmanned space snuffing out the danger. The next second, just like he appeared, he disappeared to the vast expanses of the arena, to a recognisable shimmering red shirt. It’s how Fabian — he tells journalists to put just his first name in print — wants the world to see him. In the moment he chooses to. Or rather it’s how the action unfolds. Fabian was a few yards behind Adrien Rabiot when he wrestled the ball from Lamine Yamal. But his binocular eyes noticed that Pedro Porro was static down the right flank and Mbappe would be running into space. …

PM Modi greets nation on Muharram, recalls Imam Hussain's sacrifice

PM Modi greets nation on Muharram, recalls Imam Hussain's sacrifice

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of Muharram, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said the occasion serves as a reminder of values such as truth, justice, courage and conviction. He wrote, “The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction.” The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 26, 2026 Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, reaches a crescendo on the 10th day of Muharram, the day when Imam Hussain Ibn Ali and his followers were martyred in 61 Hijri or 680 CE at Karbala, …

Dhiraj Bommadevara recalls mom’s sacrifice after twin Archery World Cup titles

Dhiraj Bommadevara recalls mom’s sacrifice after twin Archery World Cup titles

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Ten years back, Dhiraj Bommadevara‘s mother Revathi had sold her mangalsutra and more jewellery to get a second-hand bow for her son. On Sunday, the Vijayawada archer emotionally recalled that sacrifice after winning the men’s recurve title and combining with Kumkum Mohod to fetch the mixed team gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya. “There was a time when I almost quit archery due to financial constraints; my mother support my dreams then. I dedicate these titles to my parents,” a tearful Dhiraj told The Indian Express. Revathi too went down memory lane. “The bow cost Rs 56,000 in 2016. But the gold medals our son has won in Turkiye today are worth more than the ornaments we sold,” she said. “Right from the age of six, he was fascinated by the sport. But we were struggling financially after the school we were running in Vijayawada was shut down.” Dhiraj’s father Shravan Kumar added, “There were days when relatives and friends would call us ‘pagal’ (mad) for continuing with this sporting dream …

PM Modi remembers Veer Savarkar, praises his sacrifice and nationalism

PM Modi remembers Veer Savarkar, praises his sacrifice and nationalism

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and said that his courage and patriotism will always inspire people. PM Modi Shares Message on X PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Remembering Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. His courage and patriotism will always inspire people. His intellect and emphasis on social reform are also noteworthy.” PM Modi Recalls Savarkar’s Sacrifice and Determination PM Modi also shared a video in which he can be heard saying, “Today, on May 28, is the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. His sacrifice, courage, and determination continue to inspire us. Savarkar’s personality was full of unique qualities. He was a worshipper of both weapons and scriptures. He was also a powerful poet and social reformer who emphasised harmony and unity.” PM Modi Remembers Visit to Andaman Jail “I cannot forget the day when I visited the jail in Andaman where Veer Savarkar served his Kalapani sentence. Veer Savarkar’s personality was strong and expansive. His fearless and self-respecting nature …

Jamiat chief says do not sacrifice prohibited animals, avoid sharing slaughter photos on social media

Jamiat chief says do not sacrifice prohibited animals, avoid sharing slaughter photos on social media

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People offer prayers inside the Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque, ahead of the Id-ul-Fitr, in Kolkata on May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of Id-ul-Fitr, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) urged Muslims not to sacrifice prohibited animals and avoid sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. Id: a test of faith In his message to the Muslims, Mr. Madani said a person on whom sacrifice is obligatory must perform this obligation. He said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures on their own. “Avoid advertising, especially sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media,” Mr. Madani said. He also suggested that Muslims must strictly follow the government guidelines while performing the sacrifice and avoid the sacrifice of prohibited animals. Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid for eighth year in a row “If mischievous elements, at any place, prevent the sacrifice of a buffalo, some sensible and influential people should take the administration into confidence, and then sacrifice should …

‘Avoid cow sacrifice on Bakrid’: Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

‘Avoid cow sacrifice on Bakrid’: Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening communal harmony ahead of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), Iqbal Ansari, a prominent local figure and former litigant in the Babri Masjid land dispute case, urged the Muslim community to completely avoid cow sacrifice during the festival. Iqbal Ansari pointed out that cow slaughter aligns with neither Islamic scriptures nor the Indian Constitution. ( Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times/For Representative Purposes Only) Ansari has also formally requested the government to designate the cow as India’s “national animal” and “national heritage”, arguing that granting legal constitutional status would put a definitive end to cases of cow-related vigilantism and mob lynching. Speaking to ANI regarding his initiative, Ansari stressed the importance of respecting the religious sentiments of neighbours to safeguard the country’s social fabric. “This is a matter concerning our nation, the Hindu faith, and Islam. While sacrifice has been an integral part of Islamic traditions for generations during Eid al-Adha, we must respect the laws governing our land. Muslims should never sacrifice animals that are legally restricted. In India, our Hindu …