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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Gang attacks man over ‘pigeon contest'
Thiruvananthapuram: A three-member gang allegedly attacked a 47-year-old man after trespassing into his house with swords, demanding that he withdraw a pigeon he owns from a contest organised by a local club. Naseer of Puthenpalli near Muttathara, was attacked on Saturday night. One of the pigeons owned by Naseer has won several contests, which irked some people who participated in the championships, police said. "The three men attacked me when I was feeding my pigeons. They destroyed the cages as well. I ran to the house to escape, but they chased me and attacked me using swords. They threatened me not to enter my 'champion' pigeon in the contest and threatened to kill me if I failed to obey them," said Naseer. Naseer was soon hospitalised by his family members and the hospital authorities alerted the police. After recording his statement, Poonthura police registered a case against the accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 333 for house trespass after preparation to cause harm, 296 (b) for abusing, 115 (1) for voluntarily causing hurt, 351 for criminal intimidation and 27 of the Arms Act-1959.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Naseeruddin Shah was Against Vishal Bhardwaj adapting Othello as Omkara
Vishal Bharadwaj and Nasseruddin Shah share a very warm relationship wherein both can talk to each other in the most honest way. So back in the day when first announced his ambitious plan to adapt William Shakespeare 's Othello into a gritty Indian drama set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh's murky politics, , was outright skeptical — and he didn't mince words when he told Bhardwaj so. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Recalling the incident in an interview with Lallantop, Vishal Bhardwaj shared, 'Naseer Saab doesn't like Othello. And he thinks that it is a very weak work of Shakespeare.' Naseer's reasoning was clear. 'How could Iago so easily influence Othello who then ends up killing his wife. He thought it was very convenient,' Vishal explained. The tension came to a head at the Goa Film Festival. Vishal had just announced Omkara , and the news had started doing the rounds. 'When we met in Goa, that time only the film was announced. He said, 'Why are you making a film a bad play on Shakespeare, there are so many other good ones as well?. For a filmmaker deeply influenced by Shakespeare, and already having adapted Macbeth as Maqbool, it was a stinging remark — especially coming from Naseeruddin Shah, a man he greatly admired. 'For some time, I was shocked. Naseer is the authority of our country,' Vishal admitted. But instead of retreating, he did what any passionate storyteller would — he carried his script with him, hoping to prove a point. He approached Naseer with a simple proposition as he was carrying the script with him. ' I told him to read it. I said, 'If you think my script is also weak, then I will not make it. You can read it.'' Naseeruddin Shah, to his credit, agreed to give it a read. He took the script, and by the next day, the tide had turned. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'He read the entire script. And the next day he met me. He said, 'Your script is very good. You make it. And I will do the role of Bhaisaab.'' The film wasn't a major box office success, but over time it earned its place as a landmark in Indian cinema — and remains a defining film not just in Vishal Bhardwaj's career, but also for its leading cast. delivered one of his most intense performances as Omkara, the Indianised Othello. shone as Dolly, a delicate yet resilient Desdemona, while stunned audiences and critics alike with his career-best turn as the scheming, sharp-tongued Langda Tyagi, the desi Iago
Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
HBL-PSL-X to observe childhood cancer awareness day today
LAHORE: The HBL-Pakistan Super League, as part of its corporate social responsibility, is once again set to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day today and teams, match officials and commentators will be involved in the support of the campaign. HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer said, 'As part of HBL PSL's corporate social responsibility, we are observing Childhood Cancer Awareness on 3rd May. This reflects our commitment to using the platform of cricket to help raise awareness around health challenges that affect many lives across the country.' Naseer said, 'We are thankful to the teams, players, commentators, fans and media friends for their continued support in promoting these awareness efforts through HBL PSL.' The HBL-PSL-X will see the Childhood Cancer Awareness Day to be observed during Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The match will begin at 8pm. Match officials and match commentators at the venue will wear gold ribbons, synonymous with Childhood Cancer Awareness campaigns. Gladiators and United players will wear Golden caps as well as gold ribbons. The stumps in use for the match will also be branded in gold, while three cancer patients will be invited at the ground where they will be presented signed shirts from both sides. Additionally, Childhood cancer awareness messages would be displayed on the digital screens placed at the stadium to create awareness about the disease aimed at educating the spectators. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Manchester bomb mastermind who planned 'as big a plot as we've seen in the UK' has appeal rejected
Terrorist Abid Naseer had demanded his 40-year sentence be reduced to 15 years, making him eligible for release and a possible return to the UK Manchester bomb mastermind Abid Naseer, who planned 'as big a plot as we've seen in the UK' has had his bid to be set free early thrown out by a US judge. The 39-year-old terrorist had demanded his 40-year sentence be reduced to 15 years, making him eligible for release and a possible return to the UK. Pakistani-born Naseer had argued that after one of his convictions of providing material support to al Qaeda and other charges was vacated, he should be resentenced. But Chief Judge Debra Livingston dismissed his appeal. The Second Circuit Appeals court agreed with the lower court's ruling that 'Although Naseer's counts of 18 conviction now change with the vacatur of Count Ten, the conduct in which he engaged and for 19 which this Court deemed a forty-year sentence appropriate, has not.' Naseer, federal prisoner 05770-748, is currently being held at MCFP Springfield in Missouri. The unit is a medical facility and nicknamed "The Fed Med' or "The Country Club" due to its softer approach to federal prison standards. Manchester Police and the UK government were heavily criticised for their handling of Naseer and for failing to bring charges in Britain. He was first arrested in 2009 in an anti-terrorism operation, but authorities did not pursue charges citing a lack of evidence. US prosecutors later named him in an indictment alleging a broader conspiracy that included the failed New York City subway plot, and he was extradited to the US in 2013. Authorities accused Naseer of playing a major part in a global al-Qaeda plot to launch coordinated attacks in Manchester, Copenhagen and New York. The attacks were designed to "replicate the devastation" of the attacks on 11 September 2001. Greater Manchester Police's chief investigating officer in the case, Detective Superintendent Mark Smith, said it was "as big a plot as we've seen in the UK, quite seriously'. He said: "The scale of the intended attack, the number of casualties that I think we would have seen in Manchester, would have been comparable to the 7/7 attack." To assist with the US government's case, serving undercover MI5 agents gave evidence in full public view, disguised with wigs and makeup. Following his sentence, police revealed Naseer's plot involved blowing up a car in. Manchester, which was to be parked just 100 metres from the spot where the IRA detonated a lorry bomb in 1996. His accomplices were due to lie in wait on nearby Market Street to detonate suicide bombs as shoppers fled the scene. Emails sent from an internet café near Naseer's home had been intercepted in the weeks before his arrest. The final message led police to believe an attack was imminent. Known as the "Hi Buddy" email because of the way it greeted an al-Qaeda operative, it reads: "I met with Nadia family and we both parties have agreed to conduct the nikah after the 15th and before 20th of this month. I have confirmed the dates from them and they said you should be ready between these dates." The jury was told female names, including Nadia, represented different ingredients used to make bombs. Wedding, or 'nikah', was a standard al-Qaeda code for a terror attack. Based on the Islamic calendar, investigators believed this email was referring to a planned attack during the Easter weekend in 2009. Police estimated that "hundreds" would have been killed or maimed if the plot had succeeded. After sentencing, Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Mole of Greater Manchester Police said: "Abid Naseer has finally seen justice for the terrorist atrocities he planned to orchestrate against the people of Greater Manchester. A sentence of 40 years, we believe, is a fitting punishment for a man who came so close to carrying out what would have been one of the horrific terrorist acts seen in the UK since the 7/7 bombings. He added: "They planned to strike on Easter Weekend, the second busiest shopping day of the year, when between 40,000 and 90,000 people would have been in the targeted areas throughout the weekend.' During his two-week trial in New York in 2015, jurors heard evidence from Afghan bomb plotter Najibullah Zazi, who pleaded guilty to plotting to bomb the New York City subways. US prosecutors said he shared an al Qaeda contact with Naseer, who was was trained in bomb making at a terror camp. Lawyers also provided evidence from material seized during the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011 as he hid out in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Naseer, who conducted his defence, said the US government had misinterpreted harmless emails he wrote about marriage plans. Detective Chief Superintendent Mole also urged 'everyone in our communities' to help in the fight. As he handed down Naseer's sentence, US District Judge Raymond Dearie told him: "I know you're not what I'd say for any lack of a better word a 'typical' criminal. Not in any sense of the word. You're a terrorist."
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Maa and Naseer had a more rocky relationship': When Ratna Pathak Shah recalled her family's disapproval of her marriage to Naseeruddin Shah and the key to their lasting relationship
Marriage often brings together not just two individuals but also their families, cultures, and beliefs. Actor Ratna Pathak Shah shared how her family initially disapproved of her marriage to Naseeruddin Shah, while his family was more accepting. In an interview with Hauterrfly, she recalled, 'My dad was not entirely happy, but unfortunately, he passed away before we got married. Maa and Naseer had a more rocky relationship, but they settled also and eventually became friends.' She continued, 'Naseer's family surprisingly didn't make a fuss at all. Not once did anybody ever even mention the 'C' word, convert. Nobody said anything about me. They just accepted me for what I am. I'm very, very lucky because I've heard of people who have trouble settling down.' Ratna also reflected on the dynamics of their marriage. She said, 'Just listen to each other, man. Actually talk to each other. I respect him and his struggles very much more than my own because I got it easy. Naseer comes from a very traditional, particular kind of background.' Reflecting on the secrets of a successful marriage, she said, 'Naseer said to me very early on in our relationship that it's a good idea never to label a relationship, husband, wife, lover, girlfriend, boyfriend. Why label if you can just keep yourself more at the level of human beings, interact.' Her insights shed light on how relationships evolve over time and the key factors that contribute to a strong partnership. How to navigate family disapproval without deepening divisions Family disapproval can create emotional stress, not just within the family but also between partners. Jai Arora, counselling psychologist and co-founder at Kirana Counselling, tells ' Family disapproval can trigger deep emotional and attachment wounds. This can create stress not just within the family, but in the couple subsystem as well, as partners may polarise — one defending the family while the other defends the relationship.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by HAUTERRFLY | A Fork Media Group Co. (@hauterrfly) Healthy communication is key. 'The core idea while navigating such stuck points is to turn the conversation away from jibes, criticism, assumptions, and expectations towards a conversation about values, vulnerability, and individual as well as family needs,' he explains. Strong couples co-regulate, validate each other's emotions, and create unity despite external pressures. Can rejecting traditional gender roles improve marital satisfaction? Breaking away from traditional gender roles in marriage can be liberating, but if not managed well, it may lead to challenges. 'Rejecting traditional gender roles can lead to more marital chaos if it were to exist in isolation without strong communication about one's needs, wants, boundaries, and expectations,' says Arora. While roles exist for equitable distribution of tasks, sudden rejection of predefined roles without discussion can disrupt the household dynamic. The solution? 'Clear communication, first within the couple and then with the family,' he advises. When done well, this strengthens emotional bonds and builds trust, ultimately enhancing marital satisfaction. Does avoiding labels in a relationship help or hurt? Arora explains, 'According to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, secure bonds thrive on clear emotional engagement and mutual responsiveness. If the lack of labels becomes a way to avoid emotional vulnerability or commitment, it can erode trust.' However, for some, avoiding labels can be freeing. 'Labels can be liberating and can aid the person to explore and experience their sense of individuality and the process of being with someone,' he says. Ultimately, it comes down to intent. 'It boils down to the intention of the individual and what they hope to gain from the dynamic,' Arora notes.
