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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Miss India Supranational Ayushree Malik: I am visualising the third crown for India
Ayushree Malik is set to embark on an exciting adventure in Poland as being the winner of Liva Miss Diva Supranational title, she will be representing India at Miss Supranational 2025. For her, this achievement is not just for her but her mum too. 'I'm raised by a single mother, and she has done a fabulous job in balancing her job as a policewoman and being a mum. While growing up, I've had the values of doing something for your country and being patriotic. Now that I have the chance to grow in my career, while doing it for my country, it brings immense honour to me, and I'm so grateful for this chance,' she says. Having seen the loss of her father to a road accident when she was just seven-years-old, Ayushree Malik insists that the experience has shaped her quite poignantly. 'Ever since I was a child, I have faced that trauma. I know how it feels losing your own parent and dealing with that grief, because there is not anything called as grievance counselling, which is very open in our country. That's something that I want to initiate through my Ground Up initiative project Bravehearts,' she shares. Ayushree adds, 'We do talk about the physical loss about the person who is gone, but what about the people who are out there living their life with that grief? I needed the right platform to create awareness because sometimes all we have to do is just talk and create a safe place.' She is now aiming to bring the third Supranational crown to India: 'I visualise the moment rather than imagining it, because visualisation really helps you to attract it. I visualise that I'm getting this crown not only for myself, but for everyone who's been there in this journey and to everyone that I can serve with this crown.' While she is in awe of former pageant winners like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ayushree is most inspired by Miss Supranational 2016 from India, Srinidhi Shetty. 'The world of pageantry opened for me because of her, and she has also been raised by a single parent. So, I know what it takes to come from that background and go to the stage. I really admire her,' she says. So, like Srinidhi, who went on to become an actor and do KGF franchise, does she also want to become an actor? 'What I'm doing right now with my platform is telling my story and acting is all about telling stories to the world. Acting is something that aligns with what I am trying to do with my life. So, yes, it is something I'm hoping that I get great opportunities for after this,' she responds.
News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kiara Advani Thanks All For Making Her Met Gala Debut 'Extra Magical'
Last Updated: Kiara Advani looked absolutely mesmerising in a black gown with a metallic breastplate and a flowing white train at the Met Gala 2025. Mommy-to-be Kiara Advani thanked everyone for making her special moment at her Met Gala debut extra magical with their love, kindness, and celebration. Sharing a stunning clip of herself flaunting her baby bump for the first time in a gorgeous Gaurav Gupta creation, Kiara wrote on her Instagram, 'Still soaking it all in…Grateful for all the love, kindness, and celebration…Thank you for showing up for my Met Gala debut in such a big way, making my special moment extra magical. Your messages, cheers, and love mean the world." Kiara looked absolutely mesmerising in a black gown with a metallic breastplate and a flowing white train. As a special touch for the mommy-to-be, the designer added a heart-shaped plaque for her baby, delicately tethered to the breastplate by a golden thread, representing the umbilical cord. The stunner accessorised the look with gold rings, bold earrings, and an ear cuff. As for hair, Kiara pinned those wavy tresses back. Her ensemble was tied up with smoky eyes, brown toned lip-colour, and a complementing blush. Sharing his experience of dressing the 'Kabir Singh' actress for her Met Gala debut, designer Gaurav Gupta penned, 'Kiara Advani (@kiaraaliaadvani) in custom Gaurav Gupta Couture titled 'Bravehearts' at her debut Met Gala. A tribute to defiance, legacy, and new beginnings. Bravehearts is built on the spirit of the Black Dandy — those who challenged norms and reshaped culture with grace, strength, and individuality." 'On the pregnant Kiara Advani, the look takes on deeper meaning, representing how identity is inherited and reimagined through generations. At its core, a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts – mother and child, connected by an abstract umbilical cord. She is enveloped in a dramatic white cape echoing André Leon Talley's 2010 Met Gala look, the piece is both armour and offering," he added. First Published:
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Parents in one Aussie state could be CHARGED for smacking their children
Parents in Queensland could soon face criminal charges for smacking their children as the state moves to potentially outlaw corporal punishment in the home. The Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) is currently reviewing the state's Criminal Code, which provides a legal defence for parents, carers, and teachers who use physical discipline, so long as it is deemed 'reasonable'. The proposed changes aim to remove or significantly limit this defence, granting children the same legal protection from assault as adults. Under the new laws, any form of punishment that causes injury, such as striking with a wooden spoon or belt, would be outlawed. The use of any force on a child's head, face, or neck would also be explicitly banned. The review has been welcomed by more than 100 health and welfare experts, including the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Bravehearts. Among the strongest advocates is Dr Justin Coulson, a parenting expert, father-of-six, and host of Happy Families, Australia's most downloaded parenting podcast. 'We have over 60 years of evidence showing that smacking is unhelpful,' Dr Coulson told Daily Mail Australia. 'It does not benefit children and is best avoided.' He explained that smacking operates on a 'dose-response' model, where outcomes worsen as smacking becomes more frequent or severe. 'The more often children are smacked, the worse the outcomes tend to be,' he said. Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr also weighed in on the smacking debate, expressing her support for the proposed reforms. 'As a mum of two, I hear the old arguments like, "We were hit as kids and turned out fine",' Barr said on Thursday's program. 'But those arguments don't really hold up anymore. We didn't have seatbelts either.' But social commentator Prue MacSween has criticised the move, describing the proposed law changes as an unnecessary intrusion into family life. 'No one condones extreme discipline that will harm a child,' she told this publication. 'But I came from a generation that got a smack on the backside when I deserved it and it hasn't caused long-term mental angst for me. These experts are confusing this form of parental discipline with corporal punishment or abuse.' MacSween said parents being unable to properly discipline their children had created a generation of children growing up with no boundaries or respect. 'Parents are being sidelined by these bloody intrusive do-gooders, probably the same people who have influenced our shocking education system that is churning out kids who don't even know the basics,' she said. Dr Coulson acknowledged the concerns about government overreach but said it had a role to protect children, a vulnerable group in society. 'Some will roll their eyes and say "It's just a tap,' but that 'tap' can become the default parenting tool,' he said. 'When smacking becomes the go-to method, it dulls a parent's ability to respond constructively. It can escalate - some parents begin to smack harder or more frequently.' The father-of-six said other countries had already passed similar laws. 'Around 67 countries have introduced legislation banning smacking to protect children,' Dr Coulson said. 'These nations have acknowledged the harm it causes - to relationships, academic performance, and mental health - and decided to take action.' The expert said some parents confused punishment with discipline. 'Usually, you can't solve the problem in the heat of the moment,' he said. 'First, you diffuse the situation. Then, when everyone is calm, you can address the issue constructively.'
7NEWS
07-05-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Sunrise host Nat Barr weighs in on smacking debate as Queensland pushes to outlaw the violent act
Sunrise host Nat Barr has backed calls to make smacking kids a crime, amid a push to outlaw the violent act and wider use of corporal punishment against children in Queensland. The proposed legal change is backed by 100 health and welfare experts including The Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Bravehearts. The Queensland Law Reform Commission is reviewing Section 280 of the criminal code which provides a defence against assault charges for parents, carers, and teachers who use 'reasonable' corporal punishment. QLRC proposes giving children the same legal protections from assault as adults, or limiting the defence to parents 'using minimal force'. The proposed law will ban any use of punishment that injures a child, including the use of wooden spoons or belts. It will also criminalise any force applied to a child's head, face, or neck. Under the proposed reforms, 'force used in anger is not for the purpose of correction or discipline'. Barr, herself a mother-of-two, said: 'The old arguments of 'we were hit as a kid', it doesn't really wash now. We didn't have seatbelts either.' The compulsory wearing of seatbelts was only made law across Australian states in the early 1970s. Barr was joined in Thursday's discussion by Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who both backed the ban. 'My view has probably changed or softened on this,' Zempilas said. 'As a parent, when the kids were in nappies, a little tap on the nappy, which is quite thick, I thought was OK. But I must admit, I'm rethinking that now, and the act of that violent-looking act. 'I think it comes down to the force. But this is the problem, isn't it? How do you judge what the right or wrong force is and what is acceptable and what is not? 'So, I understand this conversation. I think my view is probably changing and in 10 years or so, when smacking is banned altogether, we'll probably look back and go 'can you believe you used to be able to smack kids?'.' Barr then asked Natoli about her opinion. 'Let's be real here. We're talking about hitting that is either to the head, face or neck, or that leaves an injury so that's how they're defining it for this legislation,' Natoli said. 'I think that as a society, when you've got really credible organisations such as Braveheart or the Daniel Morcombe Foundation behind this, then we do need to listen. 'As a parent, on a personal note, I deeply regret that on the rare times when I did really lose control and I smacked my children, that wasn't out of clear discipline. It was out of frustration. 'So, I think that as a society, we have moved on, and we need to make it a clear message that violence is not the answer, violence is not OK. 'I think this is actually where we need to go as a society.'
Gulf Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Kiara Advani flaunts baby bump at MET Gala, hubby Sidharth is smitten
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani debuted her blossoming baby bump in a stunning ensemble by ace couturier Gaurav Gupta as she attended the 2025 MET Gala at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Kiara took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures dressed in Gaurav Gupta Couture titled 'Bravehearts'. She wore a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts with a dramatic white cape. The actress wrote: 'Mama's first Monday in May.' Her actor husband Sidharth Malhotra couldn't take his eyes off his wife as he shared the pictures on his Instagram stories and wrote: 'Heart emoji both brave hearts.' The designer, who had previously dressed Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt for her Paris Fashion Week debut, broke down the outfit and mentioned that the outfit worn by the actress had a deeper meaning. 'Kiara Advani (@kiaraaliaadvani) in custom Gaurav Gupta Couture titled 'Bravehearts' at her debut Met Gala. A tribute to defiance, legacy, and new beginnings. Bravehearts is built on the spirit of the Black Dandy — those who challenged norms and reshaped culture with grace, strength, and individuality,' Gupta wrote. He added: On the pregnant Kiara Advani, the look takes on deeper meaning; representing how identity is inherited and reimagined through generations. At its core, a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts - mother and child, connected by an abstract umbilical cord. She is enveloped in a dramatic white cape echoing André Leon Talley's 2010 Met Gala look, the piece is both armour and offering.' The designer has a long list of celebrities, who have sported his creations including names such as Beyonce, Shakira, Jenna Ortega, Jr Ntr. Bebe Rexha, Sharon Stone, Jeena Ortega, Sharon Stone, Ashanti, Luis Fonsi, Lizzo, Kylie Minogue, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Paris Hilton, Mindy Kaling, Angela Bassett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. This year the Met Gala theme is 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Meanwhile, preggers Kiara is in New York. Standing by her side, Sidharth Malhotra also accompanied his better half. A photo of the lovebirds from the Big Apple is going viral on social media. The image shared by a netizen on Reddit featured the mom-to-be walking towards their hotel, while Sidharth is right behind her, adorably holding her bag. While Kiara wore a midi dress paired with an oversized jacket, Sid opted for a simple shirt and trousers. In March 2025, Kiara and Sidharth announced that they are expecting their first child together. Work-wise, Kiara has been roped in as the leading lady for the highly-awaited 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The Ayan Mukerji's directorial will mark the return of Kabir Dhaliwal (Hrithik) to combat a new threat to the nation in a perilous undercover mission. 'War 2' is slated to release on August 14. The reports further claim that Kiara has been replaced as the female lead in Ranveer Singh's 'Don 3'. Indo-Asian News Service
