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Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sidharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani become parents: When Yodha star revealed why his mom wanted baby girl in family
Sidharth Malhotra began his acting career with Student of the Year, alongside Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, in 2012. On the personal front, Sidharth has now entered a new phase of fatherhood as he and his wife, actress Kiara Advani, have become parents to a daughter. There was a time when the Yodha star revealed that his mom wanted a baby girl in their family. When Sidharth Malhotra's mom wished for a baby girl During a conversation with comedian Zakir Khan for Netflix India in 2023, Sidharth Malhotra spoke about growing up with his brother, Harshad Malhotra, and how their mom, Rimma Malhotra, wished to have a baby girl in their family. Sidharth shared that she wanted her sons to get married and have kids. The Param Sundari star recalled that his brother Harshad became a father to a son. "Meri maa ko abhi bhi umeed hai ki ek toh ladki ho parivaar mein (My mother still wishes for a girl in our family)," he added. Sidharth Malhotra shares a close bond with his mom Rimma Malhotra Sidharth Malhotra, born into a Delhi household, shares a close bond with his mother, Rimma Malhotra. Sidharth often posts pictures with her on his Instagram handle, especially on birthdays and Mother's Day. The Shershaah actor once opened up about how his mother, Rimma, raised him and his brother, Harshad, alone, as his father, Sunil Malhotra, traveled a lot. Talking to Lilly Singh, the actor called his mother a "rockstar" for playing the role of both parents at times. For the uninitiated, Sidharth's father, Sunil Malhotra, is a former captain of the Merchant Navy. Rimma Malhotra is a homemaker. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are blessed with a baby girl Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcomed a baby girl on July 15, 2025. The news of their daughter's birth broke in the evening yesterday. The couple announced the birth of their child on Wednesday, July 16, on Instagram. They accompanied the post with a heartwarming note. Sidharth and Kiara have been married for two years. They fell in love on the sets of their 2021 film, Shershaah. The couple exchanged marital vows on February 7, 2023, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Stung your a**': Channing Crowder torches Hallie Aiono, accuses her of using pregnancy to scam NFL star Puka Nacua
Channing Crowder torches Hallie Aiono (Image via Bleacher Report) In a jaw-dropping segment from The Pivot Podcast, former NFL linebacker Channing Crowder tore into Hallie Aiono, the pregnant girlfriend of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua, following her paternity petition filed in Los Angeles County last month. The 18-year-old wide receiver, known for his breakout rookie season, now finds himself in the middle of a growing controversy that extends far beyond the football field. Hallie Aiono files for full physical custody amid paternity questions Hallie Aiono, who began dating Nacua during his college days at BYU, filed a paternity suit on June 16, requesting legal confirmation of Nacua's paternity, full physical custody of their unborn son, and shared legal custody covering education, healthcare, and financial expenses. This follows her emotional Mother's Day Instagram post, in which she wrote, 'You were something we always dreamt of, but I have never been so afraid... I can't wait to love you forever, my sweet boy.' The story took a turn after Crowder made his views clear, casting serious doubt on Aiono's intentions and character during Saturday's podcast episode. Channing Crowder doesn't hold back, calls the situation a 'spider's web' Crowder held nothing back as he speculated on Aiono's behavior and what it could have meant for Nacua's future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo He even suggested that the Rams receiver was fortunate to escape long-term financial entanglement. 'Congratulations, brother. You got out the spider's web before it stung your ass,' Crowder said. 'She helped him out with this... You don't even know who was skating in you and when you got skated in.' According to Crowder, the situation saved Nacua from potentially paying child support for 18 years. 'This was great for him. Think about it. 18 years. If he had paid for this baby and did all this—18 years. 18 years,' he emphasized. Crowder also brought cultural context into the conversation, highlighting Polynesian values of family loyalty and the pressure Nacua might have felt to stay with Aiono had he believed the child was his. The Pivot talks Cam's words on Jayden, Puka's miss, Tyler Lockett's 30 years discipline, Naomi Osaka Ryan Clark joins in, slams Hallie Aiono with harsh words Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark echoed the criticism, questioning Aiono's commitment during her relationship with Nacua. 'If you were in it for the money, you had one job,' Clark said. 'Y'all were together all over the NFL sites... The one job you had was to not have sex with somebody else... and you couldn't wait.' He ended his remarks by saying, 'I pray that's not your baby.' Also Read: 'Cracker of the day': Aaron Rodgers slammed for mocking kid at golf event as Antonio Brown fires off racially charged insult While Nacua has remained silent publicly, the fallout from this paternity battle is escalating—and judging by the voices now weighing in, it's only just begun. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
West Australian
11 hours ago
- Business
- West Australian
JACKSON HEWETT: As cash moves toward extinction, it's time to lift the veil on payment costs
As Bitcoin — a completely unnecessary piece of tech — soars to $A180,000 on little more than FOMO, it's worth revisiting what its spruikers once promised. Remember blockchain? The decentralised online record book that everyone can see, no one can change, and that updates automatically as transactions happen, was billed as the promised land of friction-less payments. Crypto evangelists told us Bitcoin, and the slew of derivative cryptocurrencies, were vital for the digital age because they were the gateway to a future of real-time, AI-powered transactions and seamless capitalism. A big claim. Yet here we are on outdated payment platforms, still forking out $60 a year each in sneaky surcharges — or $1.2 billion across the country. So credit to the Reserve Bank for taking the bit between the teeth and proposing to scrap surcharges altogether. In an era where the country is crying out for productivity-boosting reforms, here's one that delivers for consumers and may even force some long-overdue innovation in how payments are processed. 'Removing surcharging would make card payments simpler, more transparent and help to increase competition in the card payments system,' the RBA says in its review of merchant card payment costs. Alongside the surcharge ban, the Bank has proposed capping interchange fees, mandating least-cost routing, and requiring banks and payment providers to clearly disclose the fees they charge merchants. The aim: expose a murky system to sunlight and stop billions in hidden costs being quietly passed onto the public. Because it's always the least powerful who end up clipped — and nowhere is that clearer than in how card issuers treat small businesses. The RBA highlights the stark disparity in fees. Large merchants with scale and savvy payments teams can negotiate all-in processing costs well below 0.5 per cent. Small businesses — your local butcher, café or florist — often pay two or three times that. Total fees of 1.5 to 2 per cent per transaction aren't uncommon. That's why it's often the corner store that has to slap a handwritten sign next to the EFTPOS machine spelling out the surcharge. They cop the higher fees — and the customer complaints. The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia says removing surcharges won't fix the problem, just bury it in the price tag. 'The reality is that these fees will still be paid, just not disclosed. That cost will be baked into the price of coffee, groceries, and services across the country,' said COSBOA chair Matthew Addison. So how much should the customer be footing, really? According to the RBA, the average fee for a small business is around 1.6 per cent. That's an extra $1.60 on the $100 flowers you bought mum for Mother's Day. But the wholesale cost of that transaction — the actual interchange fee — is just 8 cents today, and could fall to 6 cents for debit cards and 0.5 per cent for credit if the RBA gets its way. Multiply that margin across the 1.3 billion card transactions processed every month in Australia and the scale of extraction becomes clear. EFTPOS provider Tyro, whose shares briefly fell on the news before rebounding, welcomed the shake-up. Chief executive John Davey said the changes would force bundled service providers to get real about their pricing. 'Businesses are suddenly going to be invoiced on a monthly basis with a fee. And I would expect that they'll be looking for the best deal they can get, and that will create competition and opportunity,' he said. But there's a twist in the tale for consumers: those fees help bankroll credit card reward schemes. 'One of the things about interchange that's probably not well understood is that it is funding a lot of the rewards programs that many of us use day to day,' Mr Davey said. 'So yes, maybe I'm being surcharged, but it's also funding a benefit I'm receiving.' In other words, expect reward points to get stingier if those margins tighten. Until then — and with changes not likely to come in before 2027 — consumers may be better off using a reward credit card rather than debit, so long as they pay it off in full each month. According to the RBA's retail payments data, EFTPOS still offers the cheapest route for merchants at 0.42 per cent per transaction, compared with 0.49 per cent for Visa and 0.56 per cent for Mastercard. AMEX, with its more generous reward structure, averages 1.35 per cent. But it's not just card costs under pressure. Cash is quickly vanishing — down to 13 per cent of all transactions and expected to fall to just 4 per cent by the end of the decade. Its infrastructure is in crisis: Armaguard, which moves 90 per cent of Australia's physical money, has had to be bailed out twice in two years by the banks and major retailers just to keep the wheels turning. Even the RBA and the banks concede the system is unsustainable. But they also acknowledge that cash still matters — as a backup, a store of value, and a critical tool for vulnerable communities. Which is why getting the card payment system right is so important. We're building the rails of a near-cashless economy, and too much of the current system is riddled with hidden margins and soft monopolies. If we want a more productive economy — one that's fairer, more competitive, and more efficient — it's time to bring payment costs down and transparency up. The blockchain crowd promised that. The Reserve Bank might actually deliver it.
Epoch Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
With This Ancient Tool, Pasta Comes With Strings Attached
Being a mom is a tough job, but it also can come with some amazing perks. That includes terrific gifts on Mother's Day as tokens of appreciation for everything you've done for your kids over the years. This year, I got an Italian chitarra (pronounced key-TAR-ah). I've been eyeing them for years on various Italian cooking websites but never bought one because it seemed an indulgence in a kitchen already outfitted with every imaginable appliance and gadget.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I was mistaken for my 17-year-old's sister twice'– 'Magic' skincare oil drops to £10
Make the most of Boots' £10 Tuesday deal and snap up this skincare oil that normally costs £27.95 We do love a beauty bargain, and this one's a proper treat for both your skin and your bank balance. Usually £27.95, the No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil has been dropped to £10 as part of Boots' weekly £10 Tuesday deal. That's less than half price for a glow-boosting skincare staple that beauty fans swear by. In fact, some shoppers say it rivals oils twice the price—and they're ditching their spendy serums in favour of this nourishing little gem. So, what's all the fuss about? The No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil is a proper hydration hero, perfect for anyone battling dryness, dullness or pesky fine lines. It's packed with a clever active blend that mimics the skin's natural oils, meaning it absorbs quickly and gets straight to work restoring lost moisture. At the heart of the formula is jojoba oil, nature's moisture-locking gem, which not only nourishes but also helps prevent future dryness. Add in a cocktail of other skin-softening oils and you've got a seriously comforting treat for thirsty skin. Lightweight and non-greasy, it melts beautifully into the skin, leaving it soft, supple and noticeably more radiant, even after the first use. With continued use over four weeks, users report a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, plus a boost in glow. It's hypo-allergenic too, making it a great pick for sensitive skin types who want a soothing, effective boost without any irritation. You can use it morning and night—just massage in a few drops after cleansing and follow with your usual moisturiser. But don't just take No7's word for it– Boots shoppers are also awarding it mostly 5 stars for its effective results... One happy buyer pens: "My daughters bought this as part of my Mother's Day gift, so I've been using it for two months or so. I really like how unobtrusive the scent is and how it's not very greasy. I can put my night moisturiser on over it. My skin is smooth and has a glow. I was mistaken for my 17-year-old daughter's sister twice in two places in the last week. As a 45-year-old, I'll take that." Another adds: "How can there seriously not be a review on this oil? I have been using it for over a year, and I am amazed it is the best facial oil I have EVER used. After the first use the next morning, you will see a dramatic difference in your skin. Try it, what do you have to lose!" "Got this facial oil in the gift box. Immediately loved the feel of hydration on my dry skin. Plumped, flexible, glowing skin. Soaks right in, then I moisturise and make up– youth in bottle! A new go-to for me. I purchased 2 on Black Friday with £10 off each. I will buy again," pens a third. A fourth adds a slightly different viewpoint: "Lovely face oil- feels nice on skin. Bottle feels cheap but I am comparing it to premium brands. That said, I prefer this over some of the more expensive brands." If you're shopping around for other facial oil options, Liz Earle's Superskin Concentrate also has excellent reviews and is on sale at Sephora. Previously £48, it's now shoppable for £33.60, and reviewers love it for the glow it gives their skin – and for the 'incredible' smell.
