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India.com
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This South Indian Actress Was Born To Muslim Father, Converted To Christianity, Married A Tamil Superstar And Did One Bollywood Film — Guess Who She Is?
photoDetails english 2903215 This superstar's wife was once a big name in the South Indian film industry. However, after marriage, she chose to focus on her personal life. Can you guess who she is from the following clues? Updated:May 19, 2025, 06:37 PM IST One of the Most Successful Child Artists 1 / 7 This South Indian actress was among the most successful child artists in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She was popularly known as Baby Shalini. Born to a Muslim-Christian Family 2 / 7 She was born on 20 November 1979 to Babu (a Muslim) and Alice (a Christian), growing up in a diverse interfaith household. Married to a Tamil Superstar 3 / 7 She began dating her co-star in 1999 during the shoot of Amarkalam. The Tamil megastar later proposed to her. Who Are We Talking About? 4 / 7 The actress is none other than Shalini Kumar, the beloved wife of superstar Ajith Kumar. Wedding Bells 5 / 7 Ajith and Shalini got married on 24 April 2000 in Chennai. Ajith Kumar is a Hindu. After marriage, Shalini gracefully stepped away from acting, completing only two unfinished projects before retiring. A Mother and Pillar of Support 6 / 7 Shalini took a step away from the limelight and is considered the backbone of Ajith's life. The couple have two children: Anoushka and Aadvik. Bollywood Connection 7 / 7 Did you know? Shalini also worked in Bollywood as a child artist. She appeared alongside Anil Kapoor in the 1989 film Rakhwala, playing the daughter of Shabana Azmi's character.
Morocco World
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
King Mohammed VI Sends Congratulatory Message to Pope Leo XIV on Inaugural Mass
Rabat — Morocco's King Mohammed VI sent earlier today warm congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square. In his message, the Moroccan monarch emphasized the 'centuries-old bonds of esteem and brotherly understanding' connecting Morocco and the Holy See. King Mohammed VI specifically pointed out Morocco and the Holy Sea's commitment to peace and harmonious coexistence. 'The Kingdom, a land of fraternal coexistence of monotheistic religions, works tirelessly to promote solidarity and harmony between peoples and civilizations,' the King said in his message. The monarch further expressed his desire to strengthen the 'privileged ties' between Morocco and the Vatican, particularly to enhance Muslim-Christian dialogue 'based on universal human values and precepts common to monotheistic religions.' Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI at Sunday's ceremony, joining other world leaders for Pope Leo XIV's investiture. Following the Mass, Akhannouch personally greeted the new Pope during a reception for delegation heads at St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Leo XIV was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Pope Leo, 69, is the first American pope in history. He spent over two decades in Peru, serving as a missionary and later as the bishop of Chiclayo. Read also: Could Pope Leo XIV Bring Hope to America? After the new Pope's election earlier this month, King Mohammed VI sent the Vatican a congratulatory message, reflecting Morocco's commitment to interfaith dialogue. Morocco has received two Vatican Popes, namely Pope John Paul II in August 1985 and Pope Francis in March 2019. The Moroccan people received Pope Francis with warmth, reflecting their rooted tolerance and religious coexistence. During the papal visit, Pope Francis and King Mohammed VI signed a joint Jerusalem Appeal endorsing their shared belief that jews, Christians, and Muslims should coexist in peace. Tags: King Mohammed VImorocco and vaticanPope Leopope Leo XIV
L'Orient-Le Jour
02-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Sectarian representation in municipal elections remains divisive in key towns
In recent weeks, all eyes have been on the Beirut municipality, where intense political efforts are underway to preserve the Muslim-Christian parity within the municipal council. But sectarian representation is also a major issue in the municipal elections in several other 'mixed' areas. For example, ahead of the first round of voting scheduled for Sunday in Mount Lebanon, sectarian representation appears to be a real point of contention in some predominantly Shiite villages in the Jbeil district, amid growing political polarization around contrast, Lebanese-style customs and amicable agreements, linked with political and partisan efforts, have helped defuse this issue in several other towns. 'The Shiite duo [Hezbollah and Amal] are showing political foolishness. Instead of reaching electoral agreements with their partners,...
Jordan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Gaza's historic mosques, shrines reduced to rubble in Israeli offensive
Qasr Al Basha destroyed by Israeli offensive in Gaza Strip (Photo of J.-M de Tarragon) AMMAN — Not a single historic mosque in Gaza remains untouched following months of relentless Israeli bombardment, according to British archaeologist Claudine Dauphin. 'Every historic mosque in Gaza has been either partially or completely destroyed,' said Dauphin, who is affiliated with several archaeological missions in the region. Among the most significant losses are the Omari Mosque and the KatibWilaya Mosque, both located in the Zaytun quarter of Gaza's Old City. The KatibWilaya Mosque was originally constructed with funding from Ahmad Bey, the province's chief secretary (katibwilaya) in 1586 during the Ottoman period. Its minaret once stood beside the bell tower of the Church of St. Procopius, symbolizing centuries of Muslim-Christian coexistence in Gaza—a connection also evident in the mosaic floors of the nearby Jabaliya Church. 'In the Shuja'iyya quarter, the Mamluk-era Zafardamri Mosque, built in 1360, was deliberately leveled in an airstrike,' Dauphin added. 'The Mahkama Mosque, also Mamluk in origin, was similarly destroyed during the 2014 assault and again in the current offensive.' The destruction extended beyond Mamluk and Ottoman heritage. The Othman Bin Qashqar Mosque was struck during an air raid in December 2023, and the Sayyid Hashim Mosque, built in Ottoman style and covering 2,400 square meters, was razed in the Daraj quarter. Shrines, too, have been systematically targeted. The shrine of the Prophet Yusuf near Jabaliya, destroyed in 2014, was followed by widespread losses since October 2023. Among the shrines destroyed are the Al Husseini, Abu Al Azim, Ali Abu Al Kass, and Ali ibn Marwan shrines in Gaza City, as well as the Sheikh 'Ali Al Mintar and Shaykh Radwan shrines on Tel Al-Mintar. Numerous other maqamat (shrines) in Al Shaykh 'Ajlun were also obliterated. Of special cultural and interfaith significance was the shrine of Al Khidr in Rafah, which held particular meaning for Christians who believed it housed the tomb of St. Hilarion, founder of Palestinian monasticism. Modern mosques, built after the Ottoman period, were not spared. According to a January 2024 report by the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, at least 1,000 of the 1,200 modern mosques in the Gaza Strip have been partially or entirely destroyed. 'Among the losses in Gaza City are the Ali Ibn Marwan, Shaikh Zakaria, Al Mughrabi, and Sett Ruqayya mosques,' Dauphin noted. Cultural and educational institutions were also hit. The Al Kamiliya Madrasa, built in 1237 by Ayyubid Sultan Al Kamil and featuring a central courtyard and two floors, was the last historic madrasa still standing in Gaza before it was destroyed. It had served both as a Quranic school and a shelter for poor students and travelers until 1930. Cemeteries have not been spared either. At least 16 Muslim cemeteries across the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023. Among them is the Beit Hanoun Cemetery near Khan Yunis, which was reportedly excavated by Israeli forces. The Israeli military claimed they were searching for a Hamas tunnel or hostages, but provided no evidence, and independent verification of the alleged tunnel has not been possible. 'These sacred spaces, mosques, shrines, schools, and cemeteries, are not only part of Gaza's cultural fabric,' Dauphin said. 'Their destruction represents a profound loss of historical heritage, not just for Palestinians but for humanity.' Page 2
Nahar Net
24-04-2025
- Business
- Nahar Net
Parliament approves banking secrecy and money and credit laws
by Naharnet Newsdesk 24 April 2025, 13:45 Parliament on Thursday approved the new banking secrecy law and the new money and credit code. Speaker Nabih Berri meanwhile promised that the issue of amending the municipal elections law to ensure Muslim-Christian parity in the Beirut Municipality would be discussed during the session. The session has 23 items on its agenda, mainly related to economic, monetary and social issues.
