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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'MS Dhoni does not have patience. It's for control-fixed people like Gautam Gambhir': No coaching role for MSD in future
One role that both CSK and Indian cricket team fans have eagerly envisioned for Dhoni is the opportunity to take on coaching. Now let's get one thing clear: Dhoni has never coached any team. The closest he came to it was at the 2021 T20 World Cup, for which MSD was appointed mentor of the Indian cricket team. And we all know how that turned out. Coaching and mentoring a team are like apples and oranges. So, while Dhoni the coach is a theory still very far-fetched, a chance at mentoring a team cannot be ruled out, feels former India pacer Atul Wassan. Also Read: 'If I give Zimbabwe to Clive Lloyd, he won't be good either'; MS Dhoni to 'return' next year despite lacking 100 percent "I think he is fit for a mentor, but for coaching, Dhoni does not have patience. Because you know if he becomes a coach, then his lifestyle will keep looping the same way, like touring with the team and all that. Why would he want all that?" he said on the Bails and Banter show on OTTPlay. As Wassan aptly noted, coaching a team is as demanding as being a player, except for the on-field action. It involves constant travel with the team, which is why Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid chose not to extend their contracts. It took a heavy physical toll and kept them away from their families for extended periods. India's current head coach, Gautam Gambhir has a contract that runs up to the 2027 World Cup. Whether he gets an extension will depend on his results, but does Wassan see Dhoni and GG's successor, well… to put it in MSD's words… definitely not. "No, coaching is for people who are control-fixed, like Gautam Gambhir, because he needs importance but mentoring is like 'come, have a sit, let's eat together,' and some players actually approach you. So you don't have to be the mentor, but there is mentoring going on around the whole universe of cricket. People who are close to you will approach you and take advice, whether you are a mentor or not," he pointed out. Dhoni is currently in Ranchi after CSK finished 10th in the points table and with the wooden spoon, and he is believed to be enjoying bike rides as promised. He has four months to decide his future, with CSK fans hoping he'll stay on until the franchise secures its sixth IPL title.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Indian-origin Sydney doctor sues tribunal after licence suspended over vaginal test
An Indian-origin doctor, Mohanadas Balasingham, was barred in Sydney, Australia, from practising for three years after he allegedly asked a female patient about her sexual history and touched her inappropriately. Balasingham has denied all the allegations and filed an AUD 20-million counter-claim against the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), which debarred him from practice for three NCAT heard last month that the doctor asked the patient inappropriate questions about her sexual history, according to a report in The Daily Mail. Balasingham is a General Practitioner and was first registered as a medical practitioner in India in 1987 and then in New South Wales in woman visited Balasingham's clinic in the western suburb of Merrylands on September 5, 2020, after she missed a period and had stomach cramps, The Daily Mail reported. The questions included the number of sexual partners she had been with as well as when she had first become sexually active, according to the ALLEGEDLY ASKED A SERIES OF INAPPROPRIATE QUESTIONSDr Balasingham also reportedly asked the woman, "how many boyfriends were Nepalese and how many are Australian?"According to the report, the tribunal also heard that he performed a vaginal examination on the patient but did not obtain informed consent or offer her a chaperone.A chaperone is a person who stays in the room with the patient and the doctor, especially during sensitive exams, to make sure everything is appropriate and woman said that during the examination, something didn't feel normal or appropriate to her. She felt uncomfortable. After leaving the medical practice with her partner, she became very upset and was in tears by the time they reached their FOUND GUILTY OF PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCTThe patient complained to the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) two days later, which was heard by NCAT in month, the tribunal imposed protective orders on Balasingham, barring him from being registered for three years. Balasingham was found guilty of both unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on November 28, 2023, The Daily Mail denied all allegations against him during the tribunal also filed an application in court seeking AUD $20 million as compensation, claiming HCCC had fabricated allegations and that the woman had labelled false allegations to extort money from him.
Economic Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Why?': Actor Nani's emotional post on Pahalgam attack goes viral as HIT 3 film location turns into tragedy site
As Nani's HIT 3 nears its release, the actor expresses deep sorrow over the Pahalgam attack, a location where the film was recently shot. The tragic incident, claiming 26 lives, has deeply affected the film fraternity. Celebrities and netizens alike have voiced their grief and concerns, while the film, scheduled for release on May 1, 2025, is highly anticipated. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How the netizens reacted Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads HIT 3 release As anticipation builds for release of Nani's HIT 3, the actor is deeply shaken by the Pahalgam attack . The movie, part of the popular HIT franchise , is an intense Telugu-language action thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu and has been shot partly in Kashmir. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and actor Nani under the banners of Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, the film stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in lead roles. It's the third installment in the HIT Universe, continuing from HIT: The Second for the project began in September 2024, with major sequences shot across Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and the scenic region of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Pahalgam. The film crew had spent almost three weeks just months ago. The attack claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the brutal incident has left the film fraternity and the general public deeply shaken."Three months back we were there. Over 200 people team for almost 20 days. Pahalgam Was like a dream. The place, the people and the warmth. Heart broken and speechless. Why ?" Nani said in a post on actor reflected on their time in Pahalgam, recalling the warm hospitality of the locals and the serene beauty of the tragic incident has ignited emotional reactions from netizens and celebrities alike. Social media has been flooded with posts expressing grief and frustration. Many users mourned the senseless violence, highlighting the contrast between the location's peaceful allure and the sudden horror that unfolded. Concerns were raised about the safety of shooting in such areas in the prominent figures from the film industry have taken to social media to express their sorrow and solidarity. Bollywood actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Sidharth Malhotra voiced their anger and condolences. Sidharth Malhotra, known for portraying Indian Army hero Vikram Batra in Shershaah, condemned the attack and reaffirmed faith in the armed forces to bring Sanjay Dutt, who has portrayed characters in war-based films like LOC Kargil and Mission Kashmir, called for decisive action, urging government leaders to respond strongly. Allu Arjun, NTR Jr., and others also expressed their heartbreak over the film is scheduled to release worldwide on May 1, 2025. With music composed by Mickey J. Meyer, cinematography by Sanu John Varghese, and editing by Karthika Srinivas, the movie promises a high-intensity thriller experience that continues the gripping narrative of the HIT third installment is one of the most awaited releases in Telugu cinema this year. Fans are eager to see how the story unfolds following the events of the second case, with Nani stepping into the lead once again. The film's scale and emotional depth are expected to resonate even more powerfully in the wake of recent events.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Sight loss: 'I was told I shouldn't be a mum because I'm blind'
Jen Troth has always wanted to be a mum, but a medical professional telling her she should not have children because of her sight loss has made the prospect "terrifying".The 29-year-old social media influencer, who lives in Cardiff, has the hereditary condition retinitis pigmentosa and only has about 10% of her sight said there needed to be better awareness that disabled people "exist in public life".Meanwhile, other women with sight loss have said their children had become "confident and caring" people as a result of their Welsh government said it provided funding "to help people with sight loss live confidently and safely". Ms Troth said she experienced "generational trauma" due to her father and grandmother having the same dad Peter, 74, "was basically told he was unemployable" as a mechanic when he began to lose his sight, forcing him to move to Dubai to start his own business."Because of this, I was raised not to talk about my blindness and I didn't tell anyone until I was 24," she said. "I was afraid to tell employers, to tell friends."She said safety considerations faced by many women were heightened by sight loss, particularly regarding Troth added: "You just have to trust that people in your life are going to be good people when, in a lot of cases, they're probably not."I had a previous partner lock me in a room once, to try and 'scare the blindness out of me' and prove I wasn't blind." She said these issues extended to medical professionals and she was "consistently" told by an eye care consultant that she "should not have children"."I have always wanted to be a mum. I'm very family orientated," she said, adding she was now "less afraid of going totally blind than being a mother".She said she worried about coping as a mother, particularly as her partner, who was an engineer, often worked away."It's honestly terrifying," Ms Troth said. "I've not got any peripheral vision - how am I going to see a child running around? How am I going to be allowed to look after a baby by myself? How do I access support?"You're also constantly thinking 'if I don't have a child soon, will I ever get to see what my child would look like?'" There are about 2.2m people living with sight loss across the UK and 60% are the 1960s, these women were were often considered unfit to parent and some went through sterilisation. But the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) said many disabled women continued to fight for respect and support 41% of blind and partially-sighted women feel there were misconceptions about mothers with sight loss, and 26% believed these were held by health professionals, its research Troth uses social media to raise awareness, visiting hospitality venues and showing what they were like for someone with access needs. Rhian Morris, from Bridgend, has nystagmus, myopia, and glaucoma and has lived with visual impairments since she was born. Two of her sons, aged 13 and three, have sight loss, while her one-year-old has Down's Syndrome."Stuff like changing nappies, I probably take a bit longer with... buttons and poppers on baby grows, I've lost hope with - I buy ones with zippers now," Ms Morris said taking her son to school could be challenging "because of people parking on pavements", but she had a symbol on her pram telling people she had sight loss. The 39-year-old said her phone was her "lifeline" as it allowed her to take photos of things and then zoom in, adding: "I have taken the boys away on my own and done days out on my own because I want the boys to know they can do it. "If you can't do something, you will find a way around it or you will ask for help."She believed sometimes people, often well-intentioned, underestimate her abilities, but women with sight loss "shouldn't be afraid" to become mums."Anyone has to adapt to having children, it's no different," she added. Tafsila Khan, a mum of three from Cardiff who also has retinitis pigmentosa, said her sight deterioration was gradual until her early 30s, after she had her children - none of whom inherited the 41-year-old added that, from a young age, her children could look out for the correct bus, order at a cafe, or ask a retail worker for said: "Taking them to the park and things, I thought would be a challenge, but they've grown up with a mum with sight loss so, for them, that's just the norm. "It has made them so much more confident... they've had to do things other children didn't, but I feel it's had a positive effect." Ansley Workman, director of RNIB Cymru, said negative opinions towards people with sight loss and "assumptions about their ability to parent" could have a "huge impact on their confidence and access to resources"."Becoming a parent can bring new and unexpected challenges, regardless of who you are. This doesn't stop parenting from being a hugely rewarding and exciting experience," she said."RNIB Cymru is calling for everyone to support mothers with sight loss by making information accessible and dispelling harmful myths." The Welsh government said the Wales Low Vision Service, provided by optometry practices, was the only service of its kind in the UK and provided more than 8,000 appointments for people with sight loss, of which almost 5,500 were women, in the 2023-24 year."We fund a number of organisations to help people with sight loss live confidently and safely, and work with the Wales Vision Forum to improve access to services," it added.
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hanley store's alcohol licence approved despite concerns
A convenience store has been given the go-ahead to sell alcohol despite objections from Supermarket in Stoke-on-Trent secured permission to sell alcohol daily between 06:00 and 23:00 GMT from the city council's licensing sub-committee on came after multiple objections were raised from people living nearby, with some complaining about the potential for noise and anti-social behaviour.A representative of the store's owner Harem Mohamed Amin said no alcohol would be consumed on the premises and CCTV would be in operation 24 hours a day. Resident June Turner, 88, said in her objection that cars would be stopping virtually outside her front door and the noise and disruption would be "unbearable".She added: "How much sleep will us residents get if you allow the application to go through?"Another objector, resident and business owner TC Chung, said groups would often block the doors to businesses and homes before subjecting people to verbal abuse when they were asked to move. 'New venture' The committee meeting was told there were no objections from authorities, including Staffordshire Police, before members voted to approve the licensing application.A statement read out on behalf of the applicant's representative said: "The client wishes to start a new venture. The business will not be offering alcohol consumption on the site or in its boundaries."There is anti-social behaviour within the area, but this is the case in many other parts of the city, too."They said the owner was willing to support the neighbourhood by having 24-hour CCTV recording and monitoring, which would "help to deter troublemakers from the area". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
