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Filmmaker Sawan Kumar Tak passes away - Asiana Times

By Namrata Sarkar | 26th Aug, 2022 sawan, Veteran director Sawan Kumar Tak, who created hits like Souten, passed away with heart attack on Thursday in this city after experiencing severe health concerns, according to his family. Tak, an accomplished music director and 86 years old, is survived by his wife Usha Khanna, as well as other family members.  After fighting lung and chest problems for a few days, Sawan Kumar Tak passed away from a heart attack at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, according to his nephew Navin. According to his nephew, Saawan Kumar Tak, a filmmaker best known for the movies Sanam Bewafa and Souten, passed away on Thursday in a hospital in Mumbai. On Wednesday, the director was declared to be in “critical” condition and admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was receiving treatment for breathing problems and a lung infection. He was 86.According to a report from PTI, he passed away on Thursday at 4:15 pm. He died at 4:15 p.m. from heart failure. His heart had ceased beating, according to the filmmaker’s nephew Navin, who spoke to PTI. His successful career graph Saawan Kumar Tak’s career as a producer got its start with the 1967 movie Naunihal. Sanjeev Kumar, the movie’s star, received his screen name thanks to him. With the final movie starring Meena Kumari, Gomti Ke Kinare, he made his directorial debut in 1972. Souten, a 1983 release starring Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim, and Padmini Kolhapure, is his most enduring film. He directed a series of movies starring Salman Khan at the turn of the century, including Sanam Bewafa (1991), Chaand Ka Tukda (1994), and Saawan: The Love Season (2003). Salman paid respect to the director on Twitter after his passing. My dear Sawaan ji, may you rest in peace. I’ve always admired and loved you,” he tweeted. Saawan Kumar was a prolific writer who frequently penned the words for the majority of the songs included in his films. He also produced lyrics for other films. Zindagi Pyaar Ka Geet Hai from his film Souten, Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein, Janeman Janeman, and Chand Sitaare for Rakesh Roshan’s 2000 success, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, which marked the debut of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, were some of his most prominent and well-known songs. Salman Khan mourns the demise Saawan… The Love Season, a 2006 Salman Khan movie, was Tak’s final production as a director.  The 1967 movie Naunihal, which won a special mention at the National Film Awards, was his first endeavour  as a producer.Hawas, Ab Kya Hoga, Laila, Souten, Sanam Bewafa, and Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya are some of his o ther films.  Sawan Kumar Tak revealed that he obtained a Rs 25,000 loan from a relative in order to finance the producti on of his debut movie, Naunihal.  “In 1965, I moved from Jaipur to Mumbai with the goal of becoming an actor. I gave two or three studios a shot. When I wasn’t given a break, I made the decision to work my way down. I asked my sister for a loan of Rs 25,000 so I could make a movie. I had a story in mind about an orphan whose principal informs him that Pandit Nehru is a relative. My brother-in-law agreed, but my sisters baulked.  Therefore, I created Naunihal,” he had stated. The Mohammed Rafi song “Meri Awaz Suno” from the smash musical “Naunihal,” which was shot during the  funeral procession of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, was written by Sawan Kumar Tak as his debut screenplay in 1967. Tak produced more than 20 movies over his 55-year Bollywood career, including the musical hit “Souten” (1983) starring Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim (Ambani), and Padmini Kolhapure. Other notable movies from his production company include “Gomti Ke Kinare” (1972), his first film as a direct or and Meena Kumari’s final picture, which also starred Mumtaz and Sameer Khan but was not well received  at the box office.  Not to be discouraged, Sawan Kumar Tak went on to produce musicals such as “Hawas” (1974), “Saajan Bina  Suhagana” (1978), “Saajan Ki Saheli” (1981), “Sanam Bewafaa” (1991), “Khalnaaika” (1993), and “Chaan Ka Tukda” (1994), among others. These musicals starred Salman Khan, Sridevi, and Chandni.Throughout his  lengthy Bollywood career, the Jaipurborn film star also wrote screenplays, lyrics, and produced a number of movies. Read more :- Usha Khanna on Saawan Kumar Tak: I always felt he was more a friend than husband, it hurts that I’ve lost my dear friend – Exclusive

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India breaks streak with the UN , votes against Russia - Asiana Times

On Wednesday, August 24, India cast the deciding vote against Russia in a “procedural vote” at the UN security Council on Ukraine. At the time, the 15-member, influential UN body had invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address a meeting via video teleconference.  Since the Russian military intervention started in February, India has never before voted against Russia on the topic of Ukraine.  India has broken a string of abstentions on UN Security Council votes involving Ukraine by casting a vote in favour of a procedural motion that Russia had opposed.In defiance of Moscow’s position, India voted in favour of inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak via distant video link on Wednesday along with 12 other Council members. Russia obviously voted against the invitation, and China abstained, but as it was a procedural matter, it did not constitute a veto. New Delhi has so far refrained from voting on Ukraine in the UN Security Council, much to the chagrin of the Western nations led by the United States. Steps were taken by the Western countries Following the aggression, Western countries, particularly the US, sanctioned Russia severely on the economic and other fronts. Russia’s actions towards Ukraine have not received criticism from India.  The Russian and Ukrainian sides have been urged to resume the path of diplomacy and negotiation on numerous occasions, and New Delhi has reaffirmed its support for all diplomatic attempts to put an end to the crisis between the two nations.  India has a two-year non permanent membership in the UNSC that expires in December. Following the aggression, Western countries, especially the US, slapped harsh economic and other sanctions on Russia. India has not denounced Russia for its hostility toward Ukraine. New Delhi has repeatedly urged both the Russian and Ukrainian sides to resume diplomatic relations and dialogue. It has also backed any diplomatic efforts to put an end to the conflict between the two nations. India is a non-permanent member of the UNSC at the moment, serving a two-year term that ends in December. On the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, the United Nations Security Council met on Wednesday  to discuss the conflict, which has now lasted six months. A procedural vote on the Ukrainian President’s attendance in the meeting via video teleconference was  requested earlier in the meeting by Vassily A. Nebenzia, the Russian ambassador to the UN. The Council voted 131 to invite Zelenskyy to the meeting via video conference call after hearing from him and Ferit Hoxha of Albania.  China abstained, and Russia voted against the invitation. Nebentsia emphasised that although Russia would  not object to Zelenskyy’s participation, it had to be personal.  He claimed that although the council chose to  convene virtually during the COVID19 pandemic, these meetings are informal, and following the pandemic’s  climax, the council returned to its provisional norms of the procedure. India and 12 Other countries disagreement with the call  India and 12 other nations disagreed with his call for a procedural vote on the issue, and he reiterated that  his country’s objections related specifically to the President’s participation via videoconference.  He also supported Zelenskyy’s right to address the council via videoconference. Vassily Nbenzia, the Permanent Representative of Russia, objected to Zelensky’s video link arrangement at  the start of the meeting and requested that he appear in person in the Council chamber to ask for the vote,  which ultimately revealed Moscow’s isolation.  Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative, maintained New Delhi’s unique position of neutrality in  the war in Ukraine throughout her remarks during the meeting. She urged an urgent end to the violence, saying that the conflict has caused millions of people to become homeless and compelled to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, especially women, children, and the elderly.  “We support discussions between Ukraine and Russia, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to them about this on more than one occasion,” the statement reads. Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine have been contacted by Modi, who has urged them to hold negotiations for a peaceful end to the conflict. Nbenzia, meanwhile, said that Russia carried out the “special operation” in response to risks posed by what he called Ukraine’s nonsensical “crusade” as a cause of the crisis. Read more:- Russia blocks UN nuclear treaty agreement over Zaporizhzhia clause By Namrata Sarkar | Thursday 25th Aug 2022

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Vikram Sampath slams actress after a false accusation of rape - Asiana Times

Vikram Sampath, a historian, criticised actress Mona Ambegaonkar on Monday (August 22) for saying that liberation fighter Veer Savarkar had been found guilty of rape. The “CID” actress stated in a tweet that Savarkar admitted to trying to rape a woman and was sentenced to four months in prison. Savarkar was first found guilty in 1908 for attempting to rape Margaret Lawrence. She claimed that after confessing to the crime, he received a 4-month jail term. “The Sangh Parivar’s current role model is this’sanskari’ low criminal. SAVARKAR ACCUSED OF RAPE Why not? The majority of them are rapists. Mona Ambegaonkar continued, “#BilkisBetrayed.” The actress started looking for sources on social media when people asked for proof of her wild statements.  She attempted to get clarification from a Facebook user who had made such accusations three years prior. Do you have a link, news story, or other evidence for this claim?” The actress asked inquiringly. “Fake news absolutely,” he continued. There is no indication of such an incident in any British archives or the thousands of page case files on the Nasik Murder & Conspiracy Case.  The historian finished by labelling Rajit Savarkar, a descendant of Veer Savarkar, as “figments of filthy imagination.” In addition to her work in the industry, Mona is wellknown for her social media advocacy. In addition to spreading fake news frequently, her demeanour on social media is more inclined toward being an angry and spiteful troll who continues to pour vitriol on anybody and everyone who disagrees with her point of view. She is renowned for calling out the RSS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other people. Moreover, her online persona is more inclined to be an angry and hateful troll who continues to sling insults at each and everyone who disagrees with her point of view. Here is an insight into her mentality that screams that she certainly needs help and counselling despite all the insults she directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, practising Hindus, the RSS, and others. The ” NEECH AADMI” saga Her hatred for Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clear if you spend even 15 minutes on her Twitter presence. So much so that she frequently refers to him as “Neech Aadmi,” most frequently without using his name. Here are a few illustrations. She frequently insults the prime minister on Twitter without giving a reason. “That filthy mass murderer also known as Neech Aadmi or Chowkidaar & his Supari Killer Henchman also known as Tadipaar are system,'” she tweeted on April 24, 2021. On this system though. Thoo,” and screamed insults at Amit Shah, the home minister, as well. Mona cited the Modi administration as the cause of the Bullet Train project’s delay in February 2021. She either neglected to check or deliberately chose to disregard the reality that one of the most impacted infrastructure projects in Maharashtra under the Uddhav Thackeray-led administration was the Bullet Train project. The unusual delay was brought about by the hold-ups in land accusations and other formalities. Mona cited a tweet from the propaganda website Article 14 that discussed the decline in foreign financing for NGOs over time. The tweet claimed that FCRA finances decreased from Rs 16,490 crores to Rs 2,190 crores in just one fiscal year, from 2018–19 to 2019–2020. Mona wrote, “Neech Aadmi ko gareebon se dar lagtaa hai,” outraged by the situation. Or, on the other hand, kaam karne waalon se toh or bhi phat jaati hai uski Sanghi chaddi. On Wednesday, Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, asserted that Hindu Mahasabha leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had submitted mercy pleas to the British government on Gandhi’s recommendation. Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition, written by Uday Mahurkar and Chirayu Pandit, was the topic of Singh’s remarks at the book’s launch. He allegedly repeatedly petitioned the British government for clemency. By Namrata Sarkar | Wednesday 24th Aug 2022

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A woman was forced to bath in public in a ritual to bear a male child

In a horrifying event of abuse from Pune, in order to produce a male child, a woman was made to take a naked bath by her husband and in-laws as part of a black magic ritual that the local Tantrik Baba recommended. The Pune Police has filed a complaint largely in response to the girl’s complaint. According to information provider ANI, a 30-year an old woman in Pune, Maharashtra, has filed a complaint against her husband and inlaws for allegedly abusing her and compelling her to take a bath below a waterfall in public. The information provider added that the girl claimed she was forced to participate in a “ritual” prescribed by an occultist in order for her to be able to have a male child. The girl got married to a local businessman in 2013, and soon after, the harassment began, according to the police. According to a Pune police officer, a guy has been arrested along with his parents and a “Tantrik” (godman casting spells) for allegedly torturing his wife and making her take a bath under a waterfall in front of onlookers as part of a ceremony to help her get pregnant. Allegations against the husband and his family for Abusing a woman Following the woman’s allegation, the husband, in-laws, and Tantrik baba known as Moulana Baba Jamadar were all identified in an FIR filed on Sunday by the Bharti Vidyapeeth Police station of the Pune Police. Senior Police Inspector Jagannath Kalaskar of the Bharti Vidyapeeth Police Station stated that “Police have registered a case under sections 498 a, 323, 420, and 504 406 of the IPC as well as section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil, and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013 against four persons. A further statement from a police officer reads, “The victim woman in her complaint said that her inlaws have been torturing her emotionally and physically since 2013 for dowry and for failing to bear a male kid, and as a result, she has also frequently engaged in black magic rituals. Recently, a local Tantrik Baba asked them to force women to bathe in public while completely naked under the waterfall and assured them that it would result in her giving birth to a male child. The woman has also claimed that her signature was falsified, according to the police, in order for her husband to use her property as collateral for a loan of Rs. 75 lakh. Pune police have filed an FIR and continued their investigation into the matter in response to the victim’s women’s complaints. (ANI)This report was generated automatically by the ANI news service. Statement from the police Also which cited police, the woman complained that her husband had taken a mortgage for Rs. 75 lakh by mortgaging property provided to him by her parents and sold the gold items. The girl claimed that her spouse had signed the mortgage document in her place. The girl’s husband contacted an occultist from Kolhapur who performed certain rites on her for “earnings in the business.” In response to her complaints, the Pune Police on Sunday filed a First Information Report (FIR) or case against 4 people, including the husband, in-laws, and the occultist, according to ANI. According to Senior Police Inspector Jagannath Kalaskar of Pune’s Bharti Vidyapeeth Police station, “Police have registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code as well as section 3 of Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013 against the four.” The woman claims that her husband and in-laws forced her to take a bath under a waterfall in front of many people in Raigad district last year on the Maulana’s orders so that she would “carry a kid” Under sections 498(a), 323, 420, 504, 406, and 34 of the IPC, the Domestic Violence Act, and the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil, and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013, the police have charged her husband, her in-laws, and the Maulana. By Namrata Sarkar | 23rd Aug , 2022

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<strong>Salman Khan’s former girlfriend Somy Ali calls him “ A women beater, a sadistic sick”</strong> - Asiana Times

By Namrata Sarkar | Sun 21th Aug, 2022 In a recent social media post, actor Somy Ali attacked Salman Khan. Salman was referred to as a “woman abuser” and “sadistic ill” by Somy, who tweeted a poster for the actor’s movie Maine Pyar Kiya.She also pleaded with people not to “worship” him.”A women’s abuser, and not just mine. Please stop praising him. He’s a sick sadist whore. You’re clueless, she wrote. Somy Ali accuses Salman khan Somy Ali, Salman Khan’s exgirlfriend, referred to him as “a woman beater” on social media. She pleaded with them to quit adoring him. The former actress posted the movie “Maine Pyar Kiyaposter “‘s on social media and wrote: “female batterer not just myself, but many others. Please stop praising him. He is a sick sadist whore. You are clueless.” Salman Khan was not mentioned or mentioned in the post. She  captioned a silhouetted movie poster for Salman Khan’s Meine Pyaar Kiya.  You’ll be made public. One day, the women you assaulted will come forward and tell their stories. Although she included Aishwarya Rai in her tweet, she eventually erased it, as was previously reported. Salman Khan and Somy Ali allegedly had a relationship in the 1990s. In addition, Somy said that she had been fascinated to him after seeing Maine Pyar Kiya and had flown to India to seek his hand in marriage. Salman and Somy had a scene together in a movie that was ultimately shelved. The Story so far Additionally, they were romantically involved. The former star further asserted that he and Salman’s parents got along well. In the 1990s, when his film Maine Pyar Kiya was released, Somy was a major Salman admirer. Later, the two even acted together in a movie that was later shelved. they had a romantic connection. Somy previously revealed in an interview with Free Press Journal that she professed her affections to Salman while they were filming their movie together. We were on our way to Nepal. He was seated next to me. I just stopped showing him his picture. I exclaimed, “I have travelled so far to marry you,” to him. I have a girlfriend, he declared. That doesn’t matter, I said. I was a young adult. When I turned 17 after a year, our friendship began.Somy said that the reason for their eventual breakup was because Salman had cheated on her.Salman Khan and Somy collaborated on a film that was eventually shelved. The couple spent eight years together. She further asserted that she got along well with his parents.Somy claimed in an interview with Free Press Journal that she met him when she was quite young and first expressed her feelings to him. In Somy’s Words “We were on our way to Nepal. I just stopped showing him his picture. I exclaimed, “I have travelled so far to marry you,” to him. I have a girlfriend, he declared. That doesn’t matter, I said. I was a young adult. When I turned 17 after a year, our friendship began. She first worked on various commercials before appearing in 10 Bollywood films with A-list celebrities .Somy said that Salman’s infidelity was the reason their relationship terminated in a talk with Zoom. “He cheated on me, so I ended our relationship and left. That’s all there is to it.” She has argued on numerous occasions that their romance was not all that it was cracked up to be. Somy Ali was born in Karachi but was a resident of the US when she first discovered Salman Khan through the movie Maine Pyar Kiya. She travelled back to the US when their romance ended after coming to India with the aim of marrying him. The 46-year https://youtu.be/mt8ave4XR_8 old has been transparent about her history of drug problems, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. She returned to the US and enrolled at the New York Film Academy, where she earned a degree in filmmaking, directing, screenplay, and editing. Her early work featured short films on teenage suicide, domestic violence, and abortion.

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Jacqueline posts a cryptic "Dear me..." note after the extortion case filed

By Namrata Sarkar |Fri 19th Aug 2022 Actress Jacqueline Fernandez asked a Delhi court last week for permission to go for 15 days to Dubai to attend the IIFA Awards. The actress has now dropped the claim, though. She thereby had an extortion case filed against her. The proceedings so far The actress is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate after her name was included in a case involving fraudster Sukesh Chandrasekhar involving the laundering of 200 crore rupees. Following her inclusion in the charge sheet put up by the Enforcement Directorate in the Rs 200 crore extortion case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez posted a mysterious message on her Instagram account. The “Race 3” star uploaded a picture on Instagram on Wednesday that reads, “Dear me, I deserve everything nice; I am strong; I embrace myself; everything will be well. I can do it because I am capable of achieving my aspirations and goals.” The Sri Lankan actor is currently dealing with a lot of abuse on social media and other online forums after being named as an accuser by the ED. In the Rs200 crore extortion case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday filed a supplemental chargesheet in a Delhi court. Jacqueline is identified as a defendant on the charge sheet. In order to conduct an investigation, ED has called Jacqueline in many times.  ED’s prior accusations Heet did not name her as an accuser, but he did discuss the specifics of the allegation made in the case by Bollywood actors Nora and Jacqueline Fatehi. The ED chargesheet made this very clear “In statements made by the “Houseful 2″ actor that was captured during the investigation on August 30, 2021, and October 20, 2021, Jacqueline claimed to have received presents including three designer bags from Gucci, Chanel, and two Gucci workout outfits. 2 pairs of diamond earrings and a bracelet of multi-colored stones. 2 bracelets by Hermes. Jacqueline’s ambitions in France and Nepal reportedly also failed. Facts stated by various reports about Jacqueline Fernandez According to reports, the ED notified the court that Fernandez’s pass to the Nepal event had been revoked and that she had not provided sufficient documentation for her trip to France. Jacqueline has been questioned by the ED numerous times in connection with the Sukesh Chandrasekharrelated money laundering case involving 200 crore rupees. She is currently the subject of an investigation for her interactions with this scam artist. According to earlier allegations, Sukesh gave the actress presents totaling more than Rs. 5 crores. The latter was charged with extorting money from Aditi Singh, the exwife of Shivinder Mohan Singh, the promoter of Religare Enterprises.  Jacqueline reportedly acknowledged accepting presents, but the actress has maintained that she was unaware of Sukesh’s true identity. According toreports, Jacqueline made a statement in which she said Suketu had introduced himself to her as the owner of a television channel and that the presents were part of his approach to her with a film offer. In addition to the aforementioned funds, rumors state that the actress’ family also received around $173000 and A$27,000.She was also given a Mini Cooper, which she later gave back.” The SriLankan actor is currently experiencing a lot of abuse on social media after being named as an accused by the ED.  The Highlights In the extortion case involving con man Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Jacqueline Fernandez has been charged. The actress wrote a mysterious message about overcoming obstacles. Jacqueline has already faced numerous interrogations from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the same. Regarding her professional endeavors, she most recently appeared in the action thriller “Vikrant Rona” as a guest star. This was her first pan-Indian film, and it received a resounding reception from the audience.  She will soon be seen in the movie “Ram Setu,” which filmmaker Abhishek Sharma is making with Akshay Kumar and Nushratt Bharucha.  https://youtu.be/7Xs56UR1CEU On the occasion of Diwali in 2022, the movie is scheduled to be released in theatres. Regarding her professional endeavors, she most recently made a guest appearance in the action-thriller movie “Vikrant Rona,” starring South actor Kichcha Sudeep.  This was her debut PanIndian film, and it received a resounding reception from the audience. On the occasion of Diwali in 2022, the movie is scheduled to be released in theatres. She also stars with Salman Khan in “Kick 2” in addition to this.

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Putin Revives the Soviet “Mother Heroine” Title on Monday - Asiana Times

President Vladimir Putin revived this week a Sovietera prize established in 1944 to encourage Russians to grow their families in response to a projected population fall, according to reports.The “Mom Heroine” award, is granted to women who have ten or more children, offering financial incentives as well as social recognition in an effort to promote population growth. The revived prize will provide Russian citizens a onetime payment of 1 million rubles ($16,500) after their tenth child turns one, but only if the other 9 children live. Putin promises a reward of 1 Mn Rubles for bearing 10 kids On June 1, the day before Russia’s Children’s Day holiday, Putin first suggested creating the Mother Heroine title. He claimed that large families were gradually experiencing a revival in Russian society. According to Russian media, Joseph Stalin founded the honorary medal in the Soviet Union and presented it to 400 000 persons. If all nine of their children have survived, the revived prize will provide Russian citizens a one-time reward of 1 million rubles (about R280 000) after their tenth child turns one. To address Russia’s demographic crisis, he has urged “cardinal” actions. Russia’s population has been dropping steadily for years, reaching 145.1 million in early 2022 following a drop of almost 400,000. If nine other children survive, the raised award will provide Russian citizens with a sum of one million rubles ($16,500) once their tenth child turns one. She clarified, “It was about serving the motherland.” The revival of this ideology is “obviously an intensely aware echo of the Stalinist past.” Views on Mother Heroine According to Roy, the prize was created at a period when the Soviet Union was trying to “prepare for postwar rebuilding” and aid households because they were “the core institution of Soviet society.”  She also discussed financial assistance, better women’s health care, and making it more difficult for married “couples” to divorce. “The fight drew up broad worry over population loss. It is unclear, in Rothopinion, Ey’s if contemporary Russian women will accept the motherhood award’s incentive. She stated, “I don’t see modern young Russian ladies actually answering the call.” “They are thinking on other things.” Read More – India Enjoys Considerable Prestige Globally, Mr. Putin’s message on the special occasion of Independence Day !!

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Karan Johar asks Sidharth Malhotra if he is manifesting marriage with Kiara Advani - Asiana Times

By Namrata Sarkar |Wed 17th Aug , 2022 A Bollywood conversation show is called Koffee with Karan. The prominent names in the field attend and engage with the emcee Karan Johar. The programme has returned for a seventh season after six successful ones. That is correct! The Koffee Couch has been bringing Btown couples together for a number of seasons. Consider the time Alia Bhatt manifested her marriage to Ranbir Kapoor while sitting on the couch. Or when Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s lavish wedding was caused by scandalous revelations? With these examples of successful manifestation, we definitely don’t take the extraordinary couch powers by granted. Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra will both be featured on the upcoming episode of “Koffee with Karan 7.” According to the preview, the episode could be entertaining because Sidharth might divulge more about his alleged connection (truly, Karan will make him reveal some juicy particulars). In the makers’ promotional video, host Karan Johar can be seen almost confirming that actor Sidharth is seeing actress Kiara Advani. He even asks him about their upcoming wedding. Has Karan Johar just made it official that Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are dating?  The developing romance between Sid and Kiara has been the topic of discussion for a while. Everyone is engrossed in their alleged on-again, off-again connection. This season, Ananya Panday also dropped some huge hints on the Koffee couch when she gently made a punfilled remark during the rapid fire round about Sid and Kiara’s alleged connection. And to be honest, it just reaffirmed everyone’s long-held scepticism. Sidharth and Vicky Kaushal are the new guests on the forthcoming episode of Koffee With Karan, which was just teased by KJo. According to the trailer, the episode looks entertaining since Sidharth will share some information about his alleged romance (actually, Karan will make him reveal some juicy details). So now that you’re seeing Kiara Advani, do you have any future plans?, KJo asks in the video. The actor responds, “I am manifesting it today,” without confirming. That you are marring Kiara Advani, Karan Johar interrupts and asks. When Sidharth learns about this, he is shocked and responds, “Sorry,” sending everyone into fits of laughter. Karan continues, “Yeh bada biba munda (innocent boy)” afterwards. It all begins when Karan reminds Vicky that on his previous appearance on the “Koffee” couch, he had manifested Katrina Kaif, who is now his wife. The host then turns to Sidharth and inquires about his future plans now that he is dating Kiara Advani.The actor from “Shershaah” replies, “I am expressing it today.” The actor responds with an innocent “Sorry?” when KJo presses him to clarify whether he was implying that he marries Kiara. Since their collaboration in the film Shershaah, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have been linked romantically. They frequently appear at events together. Sidharth recently went to see Kiara’s Bhool Bhuliayaa 2, which also stars Kartik Aaryan. In addition, they flew to Dubai to honour Kiara’s 30th birthday. Recently, after the actress published a message on her Instagram account, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani got into a playful exchange. Kiara posted a video of herself holding a flag in honour of the 75th Independence Day. Prior to that, on August 12, 2022, Shershaah, starring Sidharth and Kiara, celebrated its first anniversary. To celebrate, the actors hosted a live Instagram session for their fans. The two discussed how she had met him at a party five years before the film during the session.Kiara responded, “Your hand is still there,” when her Shershaah costar said, “Thanks for cutting me out,” shortly after she deleted the post. The episode appears to be nothing less than a giggle riot, as evidenced by the preview, which also featured Karan reading out some thirsty comments under the actors’ social media posts. Sidharth and Kiara, meanwhile, have so far been able to keep their romance under wraps. But the two are frequently seen travelling to faroff places, going to each other’s homes, and spending time with each other’s families. We don’t know about you, coffee addicts, but we’re already getting ready for the #SidKiara shaadi! Head over to Disney+ hotstar RN to satisfy your coffee craving https://youtu.be/RXp7BnbZElY

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Grenade attack on Independence Day in Jammu and Kashmir - Asiana Times

It is the fourth terror incident reported in Kashmir within the last 36hours . The military personnel were on duty when the incident to Mendhar sector of Poonch late on a Sunday night. Two army officials were hurt by a grenade strike on Monday in the Budgam area of Jammu & Kashmir. Sadly, the incident happened on India’s 76th Independence Day in the Budgam district’s Gopalpora area of Central Kashmir. One member of the minority group was hurt when suspected terrorists threw grenades at Gopalpora, according to a senior police official. The victim was taken by ambulance to SMHS in Srinagar and identified as Karan Singh, age 20, a native of Gopalpur and the son of Anil Kumar.  According to reports, his status is steady.In the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, an unintentional grenade explosion near the Line of Control claimed the lives of an Army captain and a subordinate commissioned officer, according to officials. An Army PRO stated that the Army men were on duty when the event occurred late on Sunday night in Poonch’s Mendhar area. “Soldiers were hurt by the grenade blast, and they were flown by helicopter to Command Hospital Udhampur right away. In Kashmir on Monday, two grenade assaults injured a civilian and a policeman. According to a police officer, terrorists launched a grenade at the Gopalpora neighbourhood of Chadoora in the Budgam district of central Kashmir in the evening. The grenade went off with a loud explosion, injuring a person with splinters. Police have named the injured man as Karan Kumar Singh, and he was brought to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar. According to reports, his status is steady. Capt. Anand and Nb Sub Bhagwan Singh passed away from their injuries while receiving treatment, according to an Army statement.Two police officers received minor injuries in the blast that was directed at the Indian police station. Shah Din Padyar and Mohammad Farooq, two inhabitants of the Gool region of the district, were identified as the two people apprehended by senior superintendent of police for Ramban Mohita Sharma. According to a senior officer familiar with the investigation, the Ramban district grenade attack on August 2 resulted in the arrest of two terrorists by the Jammu and Kashmir police. The officer added that the case had exposed a plot to resurrect terrorism in the area. Two police officers received minor injuries in the blast that was directed at the Indian police station.According to the statement, Nb Sub Bhagwan Singh is from Pokhar Bhitta in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, while Capt Anand is from Champa Nagar in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Police and other security organisations have closed off the entire area while they hunt for the attackers. A grenade was thrown by terrorists in the direction of the heavily guarded Police Control Room Kashmir in the Batamaloo neighbourhood of uptown Srinagar about 30 minutes after the explosion. A police officer was hurt in the explosion and has since been hospitalised. In order to find the militants responsible for the attacks, police and CRPF forces surrounded the region and conducted search operations. When news last began to arrive, the operation was still in progress. The simultaneous grenade strikes occurred as security was tightened in preparation for Independence Day events.In the previous 36 hours, Kashmir has had four reported acts of terrorism. Terrorists had already carried out two grenade assaults in Srinagar and Kulgam, and yesterday there was a brief encounter in the Srinagar Nowhatta neighbourhood. “A big attack was averted and the grenade burst near to the jawan barracks because the sentry was attentive because the Ramban district had previously been placed on high alert in the lead-up to Independence Day. Two police officers — Follower Lal Singh and SPO Shakeel Ahmed — suffered minor splinter wounds as a result of this incident. The terrorists had left the area, taking advantage of the night, Sharma added.The J&K police, army, and CRPF, together with other security forces, immediately started a large combined operation in Ind and surrounding Gool districts in an effort to capture the attack’s terrorist perpetrators. After the person who was funding these two terrorists was identified, the SSP stated that “further arrests are expected in the case.” At least 11 police officers and two members of the village defence committee (VDC) were killed in an attack on the same police station by terrorists some 19 years prior. Read More – Targeted killing in Jammu Kashmir: Concern among the Hindu community.

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Aanand L Rai defends Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan as the film gets called 'regressive' - Asiana Times

Raksha Bandhan, starring Akshay Kumar, is having trouble breaking out at the box office. The movie, which Aanand L. Rai directed, competed with Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, which further hurt its chances even if neither of the movies are doing as well as they could. A family drama called Raksha Bandhan has likewise gotten generally unfavourable reviews and is criticised for being backwards looking. The tale drew a lot of criticism from critics who said it was misogynistic and out of touch with today’s youth.  The eldest and sole brother of four sisters, Lala Kedarnath (played by Akshay Kumar), is the subject of the Aanand L. Raterdirected movie. The movie revolves around the topic of dowry and Akshay’s struggle to amass dowry of Rs 80 lakh in order to marry his four sisters.Aanand L Rai explained to News18, “This cannot be disregarded. I am aware that, while we could be more forward-thinking, we already are.  But you can’t close your eyes since there are so many things to attend to.  You won’t find a solution if you don’t talk about it. I’m a maker; I can’t write or produce documentaries. I canonly express myself through movies. Therefore, it is necessary to make changes to our society if you think this is in any way retrograde.” He is trying to keep the vow he made to his…

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