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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Grievances pour in at SC/ST meet: Bridge built far from Koraga settlement, says activist
MANGALURU: Social activist Shekhar Laila raised several concerns affecting marginalised communities in Belthangady at the SC/ST grievances redressal meeting held by Mangaluru City Police and Dakshina Kannada District Police on Sunday. He highlighted the plight of around 200 Malekudiya families living across nine villages in Kudremukh National Park who are deprived of basic amenities like electricity and road access. Laila also mentioned that six to seven Koraga families in Atrinje, Sulkeri, are forced to cross a river using a fragile wooden log during the monsoon. Although a new bridge was sanctioned, it was constructed nearly a kilometre away from their settlement, making it difficult to access—especially for school-going children. Superintendent of Police Dr Arun K assured that the matter would be verified and suitable action would be taken. Laila also reported a near-mishap at Ithilapela in Savanalu, where a two-wheeler rider and pillion were almost swept away while crossing a flooded stream, due to the absence of a proper bridge. The SP requested a list of villages requiring footbridges and assured that a proposal would be forwarded to the concerned authorities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Further, he flagged concerns about 18 contract-based 'D' group staff working at Belthangady Taluk Hospital, who reportedly receive their salaries only once every three to four months and are not granted even a single day of leave. The SP promised to take the matter up with the District Health Officer. A Dalit representative also raised the issue of 13 Scheduled Caste families in Nirde and Ajakala, Balnadu in Puttur taluk, who have no proper road connectivity. 'Even pregnant women and patients struggle,' he said, adding that repeated appeals to officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, had not yielded any results. The SP assured that he would bring the issue to the notice of the DC and the District Legal Services Authority. Concerns were also raised regarding miscreants using the premises of a government school in Vamadapadavu to consume alcohol and gutka. The SP assured that a night beat point would be assigned and regular patrolling would be arranged. 'Mafia' behind sand crisis Responding to complaints about the shortage of sand and laterite stones, SP Dr Arun K said, 'There is no real shortage. There is adequate sand in the district. The problem lies with the mafia, which is trying to push for CRZ sand.' He added that sand blocks have been identified and are available for booking via the Sand Bazaar app. 'Lawful construction is not being obstructed by police, but illegal activities will not be tolerated,' he stated.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Muhammad Ali's ex wife picks Claressa Shields to defeat Laila Ali in potential mega fight
Muhammad Ali's ex wife picks Claressa Shields to defeat Laila Ali in potential mega fight (Image Via X) Women's boxing is experiencing something remarkable. Claressa Shields and Laila Ali could have a very large battle. Both women are legends in their own right; now they might eventually meet one other in the ring. Still, events have already turned dramatically before the conflict even begins. Khalilah Ali, Muhammad Ali's ex-wife, is not supporting Laila. She really believes Laila has little chance. What started as a dream matchup is quickly turning into a family drama filled with strong opinions and bold statements. Khalilah Ali believes Claressa Shields will easily defeat Laila Ali Married to Muhammad Ali from 1967 to 1976, Khalilah Ali spoke to the media during the official weigh-ins for Claressa Shields' championship defense against Lani Daniels in Detroit in July 2025. She made it absolutely clear standing next to Claressa that Laila would suffer badly. She was asked for her prediction, and she stated, 'She's going to get whooped,' clearly referring to FightHype reporter then asked in which round she thought it would end. Khalilah replied , 'Three or four. She got to go.' These comments made headlines because Khalilah has been part of the Ali family and knows Laila well. Her words shocked fans, especially because she was one of the first people to suggest this fight before Claressa secured the massive purse. Her opinion matters and she didn't hold back. Claressa Shields and Laila Ali speak on the $15 million offer Just days earlier, Laila Ali, 47, had said she would only consider coming out of retirement if offered $15–20 million. During the fight week Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III, this comment was made. Claressa Shields promptly responded. She said in a video posted to Instagram, 'Laila, I'm here with my team. We got the $15 million!' She also added, 'I'll put you on your back,' showing no fear. Claressa, often known as the GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time), is now the unchallenged heavyweight champion. Having retired unblemished in 2007 with a record of 24–0, Laila has not fought in almost eighteen years. Now, this fight, if it happens would be between a legend of the past and the queen of today's boxing. Also Read: Laila Ali said she might return if offered $15–20 million, and Claressa has now matched that offer. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who entered films at 16, wanted to marry Sunil Dutt, had crush on Salman Khan, ruled Bollywood in the '80s; Her name is...
The Bollywood diva, who lit up the screen in the golden era of Bollywood, but her off-screen tale, from surprise crushes to wishful proposals, is what truly stole the show. Not many can say they were discovered by Yash Chopra, but Poonam Dhillon was. At just 16, she made her debut in Trishul (1978) and quickly rose to fame in the '80s. From working with the biggest stars to being constantly in the limelight, Poonam became a household name. At one point, her name was even linked romantically with Chopra, but she dismissed the buzz, calling it 'just a rumour.' If you were younger, I'd marry you… In 1984, Poonam worked with Sunil Dutt in Laila, where he played her father. Behind the scenes, though, she once joked to him, 'If you were younger, I would have married you.' Dutt was not just her co-star; he was also the father of Bollywood's Sanju Baba, Sanjay Dutt. The real wedding and a short-lived marriage Though she fantasised about marrying Sunil Dutt, Poonam eventually tied the knot with producer Ashok Thakeria in 1988. But the marriage ended in 1997, just nine years later. Since then, she has chosen to remain single. Crush on Salman Khan? As fate would have it, Poonam was already married when Salman Khan made his screen debut in Rekha's Biwi Ho Toh Aisi (1988). Despite being three years older, she had a soft spot for the newcomer. She once said, 'He's cute,' and openly admired his charm. Salman later became a breakout star in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
Graziadaily
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Wimbledon 2025: Absolutely Everything We Know About Jannik Sinner's Love Life
After two weeks of intense tennis (and the obligatory celeb spotting, of course), Wimbledon has come to an end, with Jannik Skinner being crowned the men's champion. In a tense match, Sinner triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the first Italian to win the singles titles at Wimbledon. The victory was extra sweet for Sinner, who previously lost to Alcaraz in the French Open final. The trophy was presented by Kate Middleton, and Sinner also got the chance to speak to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Speaking about a conversation he had with the young royals, Sinner said: 'I asked the kids if they play tennis and asked them what kind of rackets they play, these kind of things.' With Sinner in the headlines, there's lots of interest in this personal life - especially who he is dating. On Google, search for 'Jannik Sinner girlfriend' is up by 1,000%. In a press conference in May, Sinner shut down any rumours that he was in a relationship. 'There's a lot of attention,' he said. 'Also, off the court, I was surprised to see some pictures, which, nothing serious. I'm not in a relationship!' However, some recent reports have linked Sinner to model Laila Hasanovic. Laila is an influencer from Denmark, and she has over 350,000 followers on Instagram. She has recently been spotted at some of Sinner's matches, including at Wimbledon. Previously, Laila dated Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, for around three years. The couple reportedly separated earlier this year, although Laila clearly made an impact on him - Hasanovic was reportedly among the few people who were allowed to visit Michael. Of course, the reports of a budding romance between Sinner and Hasanovic are all just speculation at this stage, and neither party has confirmed this is the case. Yes! Jannik used to date Anna Kalinskaya, who is a Russian tennis player. They went public with their relationship in May 2024, but confirmed their split a year later. According to Sinner said last year: 'Yes, I'm with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential,' adding ' I won't say more.' Anna is a talented tennis player. As of July, 2025, she is ranked 39th on the WTA website. She has had success in three double titles on the WTA Tour and one single title on the WTA Challenger Tour, and gave an incredible performance at the 2024 Australian Open, where she reached the quarter finals. She also finished as a runner-up at the 2024 Berlin Ladies Open. With them both being tennis stars, it's no surprise that Jannik and Anna first crossed paths on the tennis circuit. When they were together, they regularly stepped out to support each other at their matches, and were spotted training together during a practice session ahead of Wimbledon 2024. Jannik confirmed he was single in May 2025, while speaking at a press conference during the Italian Open, although he didn't give a reason why their relationship came to an end. Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
Irish Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Voxpro founder Dan Kiely joins board of AI start-up Momntum
Former Voxpro founder Dan Kiely has joined the board of directors of AI start-up Momntum as the company seeks to transform customer support. The AI start-up is focused on growing its next generation customer relationship platform, integrating AI with an 'emotionally intelligent' AI system powered by a proprietary Relationship Language Model. Known as Laila, it can manage real-time conversations across phone, email, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other platforms. Laila supports more than 700 languages and has an 85.4 per cent success rate across millions of interactions, the company says. It is designed to replace fragmented support systems with context-aware engagement that adapts to each customer, driving efficiency, customer loyalty, and improving customer experience. Momentum was founded in January by Brian Kenny, Keith Wealleans, Kieran Sexton and entrepreneur Pat Phelan. Among the partnerships it has signed are deals with Mr Phelan's Sisu Clinic and security company Action24. READ MORE The appointment of Mr Kiely to the board is seen as a pivotal move for the company. which is seeking to expand its business following a €1 million funding round backed by Act Venture Capital and Sure Valley Ventures earlier this year. Mr Kenny said the appointment was 'a huge validation' of the company and what it was building. 'It's a major signal to have somebody of Dan's calibre join our board. He completely understands our vision where we're going, and understands that our vision is not a step change within the customer experience world. We're not here to take what's currently being built and add an extra layer on top of it. We're here to reimagine it from the ground up,' he said. Mr Kiely's Voxpro, which he established with Linda Green-Kiely in 1995, grew to be a global customer support player before Telus Digital acquired a majority stake in the company for €150 million in 2017. The company subsequently bought the remaining shares in Voxpro, and Mr Kiely stepped down as chief executive in 2019. He said Momntum's work was intriguing to him, following his own extensive experience in the customer support business. 'I've been there, I've done it. I loved it, but that journey has come to an end. But there's always been a kind of an itch in me to disrupt something,' he says. 'When I came across Momntum, I thought this company is doing something completely different. Everybody says AI, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Momntum and what it's doing really intrigued me. I think we can make a difference.' Mr Kiely has since cofounded private family office and has backed start-ups and growing companies such as Johnson Hana, Manna Drone, ProtexAI, Solidroad, Barespace and Sisu Clinic and Limbo, another of Mr Phelan's businesses. Mr Kiely has also been heavily involved with mentoring growing companies. 'VoxPro wouldn't have been where it was, where it got to without help from people along the way who mentored or offered advice. I get a lot of satisfaction from doing that,' he said. 'It's not about making money in any shape or form. I do it for just for pure enjoyment and satisfaction seeing the entrepreneurs succeed, and helping them scale.'
