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NDTV
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Crow's Insane Football Skills Go Viral, Dubbed 'Crow-naldinho' By Social Media
With the UEFA Nations League knockouts set to start this week, football fever is high in India as well, albeit with a slight twist. Instead of humans kicking about a ball, an Indian crow is gearing up for the ultimate test. A video of a crow and a boy playing football together in South Goa is currently circulating on social media. In the viral clip, the crow can be seen passing the ball using its beak while the boy gently taps it back. The two continue passing the ball back and forth, engaging in a rondo that has enthralled the internet. The video shared has received hundreds of comments, with social media users amused by the crow's ability to lend the perfect weight to its passes. "Dude's passing is better than most Indian national team player," joked one user while another added: "Available on Sunday?? We have a match, need a striker with good heading ability." "Crownaldinho, cownesta, crowdini, crowdoski, crowmuller," commented a third, referencing popular players such as Ronaldinho, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller. Another said, "Crows are very intelligent birds. Ofcourse they can kick a ball as well. Lol." 🎥 | WATCH : A crow seen playing football with a kid in Goa. ⚽️🐦⬛ #90ndstoppage - FOOTBALL, IT'S IN THE BLOOD OF GOANS! 💙 — 90ndstoppage (@90ndstoppage) May 21, 2025 Dude's passing is better than most Indian national team players — DHRUBAJYOTI PAUL (@Gilaaa_ZorDyyy) May 21, 2025 Football's connection with birds is not a new phenomenon. Mani, the parakeet of Singapore, gained international popularity during the 2010 FIFA World Cup by correctly predicting the winners of the knockout matches. Mani, who belonged to an old fortuneteller, predicted the outcome of a match by picking up a card with the flag of the nation that could potentially win the contest.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Michael Jackson's personal chef, Mani Singh Khalsa, traveled with the King of Pop on every tour?
Widely celebrated as one of the most influential icons of the 20th century, earned the title of the King of Pop through his groundbreaking music, iconic style, and unforgettable dance moves. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While countless stories about his life continue to emerge, did you know: during the years 1982 to 1985, Jackson employed a personal chef who was Sikh. About Mani Niall Singh Khalsa According to Hauterfly, Mani Niall Singh Khalsa took on the role of personal chef for Michael during the height of his fame. Just before the release of the 'Thriller' album, Mani introduced the pop legend to nutritious vegetarian meals tailored to his dietary and spiritual requirements. Today, Mani owns Sweet Bar Bakery in Oakland. Witnessing the Rise of a Legend In a conversation with People Magazine, Singh reflected on witnessing Jackson's explosive rise to fame. He said, 'It was like watching someone caught up in a tidal wave of culture.' While the public viewed Jackson as a monumental figure, Mani experienced a more intimate side of him during meals and daily life. He noted that Jackson often went through long rehearsals and performances without eating, only to become extremely hungry afterward, which made preparing meals quite challenging. The Challenges of Catering to Michael's Unique Taste Mani revealed that even though Michael followed a vegetarian lifestyle, he wasn't very fond of vegetables. 'He had a limited palate,' Mani explained. The singer enjoyed pizza but disliked pasta. Interestingly, despite his sweet tooth, Jackson avoided sugar and chocolate, which made meal planning especially challenging for his chef. Creative Cooking Solutions However, Niall took a creative approach to prepare meals that Michael truly enjoyed. Among his signature dishes were spicy smoked red chile enchiladas, celebrating the singer's taste for strong, vibrant flavors. Another beloved dish was tofu shish kebabs paired with couscous and a flavorful Moroccan sauce.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tamil Nadu govt offers aid to Madrasi Camp residents after Delhi demolition, Tamilians demand jobs
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government has announced comprehensive support for residents of Madrasi Camp in Delhi's Jangpura, who wish to return to their native districts in Tamil Nadu following a demolition drive on June 1. The demolition, carried out to clear illegal encroachments along the Barapullah drain as per a Delhi High Court order, has displaced hundreds of families, predominantly of Tamil Nadu origin. The state government has pledged assistance for livelihood and other essential needs, with coordination facilitated through the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi and district collectors. Mani, a Tamil resident affected by the demolition, expressed frustration over the lack of opportunities in Tamil Nadu, stating, 'They should give jobs to those already in Madras right now, and then they should call us. Why are people roaming around there? First, they should handle Tamil Nadu, then they should look at Delhi. If they had given us jobs, why would we have come to Delhi from Tamil Nadu?' On Sunday, the demolition drive at Madrasi Camp in Jangpura, South East Delhi, was carried out as authorities acted on court orders to clear encroachments along the Barapulla drain. The operation was carried out to resolve the flooding issues caused by the narrowed drain, which obstructs water flow during heavy rains. A total of 370 encroachments have been demolished, with 189 residents deemed eligible for resettlement and allocated flats in Narela, while 181 are ineligible for resettlement. Anil Banka, District Magistrate of South East Delhi, on the ongoing demolition drive at Madrasi Camp in the Jangpura area, said, 'This action is being carried out as per the court's orders, and we are removing the encroachments solely based on those directives. The Barapulla drain had become narrow, hindering its cleaning and causing issues with water flow. During heavy rains, flooding spreads across the area due to these obstructions. The matter was under consideration in court, which has now permitted us to proceed with the removal starting today. We have also allotted flats in Narela to all eligible residents affected by this drive.' He further said, 'Notices regarding the encroachments were already given to residents, and until now, 370 illegal encroachments have been demolished. While 189 are eligible for resettlement, 181 are not eligible.' (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Give us jobs': Madrasi Camp resident after Delhi demolition drive, Tamil Nadu govt offers aid in return
'Give us jobs': Madrasi Camp resident after delhi demolition drive, Tamil Nadu govt offers aid to return NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government has pledged full support to residents of Madrasi Camp in Delhi's Jangpura who wish to return to their home districts in Tamil Nadu, following a demolition drive on June 1. The demolition, conducted to remove illegal encroachments along the Barapullah drain in compliance with a Delhi high court order, has left hundreds of families, mostly originally from Tamil Nadu, displaced. Mani, a Tamil resident affected by the demolition, expressed frustration over the lack of opportunities in Tamil Nadu, stating, "They should give jobs to those already in Madras right now, and then they should call us. Why are people roaming around there? First, they should handle Tamil Nadu, then they should look at Delhi. If they had given us jobs, why would we have come to Delhi from Tamil Nadu?" On Sunday, authorities carried out a demolition drive at Madrasi Camp in Jangpura, South East Delhi, following court orders to remove encroachments along the Barapullah drain. The clearance was aimed at addressing flooding problems caused by the narrowing of the drain, which restricts water flow during heavy rainfall. A total of 370 encroachments were removed. Of the affected residents, 189 have been found eligible for resettlement and have been allotted flats in Narela, while 181 were deemed ineligible for rehabilitation. Anil Banka, district magistrate of South East Delhi, on the ongoing demolition drive at Madrasi Camp in the Jangpura area, said to ANI, "This action is being carried out as per the court's orders, and we are removing the encroachments solely based on those directives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo The Barapulla drain had become narrow, hindering its cleaning and causing issues with water flow. During heavy rains, flooding spreads across the area due to these obstructions. The matter was under consideration in court, which has now permitted us to proceed with the removal starting today. We have also allotted flats in Narela to all eligible residents affected by this drive." He further said, "Notices regarding the encroachments were already given to residents, and until now, 370 illegal encroachments have been demolished. While 189 are eligible for resettlement, 181 are not eligible."
The Print
2 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Gross GST collections rise 16.4 pc to over Rs 2.01 lakh cr in May
In May, gross revenues from domestic transactions rose 13.7 per cent to about Rs 1.50 lakh crore, while GST revenue from imports grew 25.2 per cent to Rs 51,266 crore. This comes after a record high Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in April, when the revenues touched an all-time high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore. New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) Gross GST collections rose 16.4 per cent to over Rs 2.01 lakh crore in May, as per government data released on Sunday. In May, the gross Central GST revenues stood at Rs 35,434 crore, State GST revenues at Rs 43,902 crore and Integrated GST at about Rs 1.09 lakh crore. Revenues from Cess was at Rs 12,879 crore. In May, 2024, the mop up was Rs 1,72,739 crore. Meanwhile, total refunds during the month fell 4 per cent to Rs 27,210 crore. Net GST mop-up stood at about Rs 1.74 lakh crore, a 20.4 per cent year-on-year growth. Deloitte India Partner M S Mani said the wide variations in the growth of GST collections across states require a thorough analysis across the sectors that are important in each state. While large states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have reported collection increases of 17 per cent to 25 per cent, similar large states like Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have shown increases of up to 6 per cent. Some states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan have shown median increases of 10 per cent. 'Hence, the average growth across the country does not appear to be uniformly reflected across states possibly due to sectoral or seasonal factors which require a deeper data based analysis,' Mani said. PTI JD DRR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
