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India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet first actor to give 11 back to back hits, was set to break Rajesh Khanna's record, but one film ruined everything, he is…, film is…
Meet first actor to give 11 back to back hits, was set to break Rajesh Khanna's record, but one film ruined everything, he is…, film is… This star kid was set to break the record set by legendary actor Rajesh Khanna, making a phenomenal name in Bollywood, one film ruined everything. Do you recognise this actor? By Shawn Dass Edited by Shawn Dass Advertisement This star actor made his Bollywood debut in 2012 with Karan Johar's film 'Student of the Year' alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. He gave 11 consecutive hit films in the first 6 years of his career. There was a time when he was expected to break Rajesh Khanna's record of 17 consecutive hit films, but after a film his career took a back seat. However, he is the only star kid to give 11 consecutive hit films. Do you recognise which actor we are talking about? The actor in question is none other than Varun Dhawan. For the unversed, Varun graduated in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent University and began his career in films as an assistant director to Karan Johar in 'My Name is Khan' (2010). He made his acting debut in 2012 and subsequently became a successful star with several films, including 'Main Tera Hero' (2014), 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' (2014), 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' (2017), 'Dilwale' (2015), 'Dishoom' (2016), 'Judwaa 2' (2017), 'ABCD 2' (2015), and 'Sui Dhaaga' (2018). Varun Dhawan gave 11 consecutive hits in the first 6 years of his career from 2012 to 2018. There was a time when he was compared to superstars like Rajesh Khanna, who gave 17 consecutive hits in his career. It was the film Kalank that ruined the streak of 11 consecutive hits for Varun Dhawan. Advertisement === But, before Varun Dhawan could break Rajesh Khanna's record, Karan Johar's film 'Kalank' put a break on his career. Even though he could not break Rajesh Khanna's record, he definitely equaled Shah Rukh Khan's record of 11 consecutive hit films. Varun Dhawan was last seen in Baby John with Keerthy Suresh and Vamika Gabbi. Salman Khan also did a small cameo in this film. However, the film failed to attract the audience at the first place. Advertisement ===
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Football club bids to expand its academy site
A professional football club has applied for permission to expand its academy. Mansfield Town opened the Radford & Hymas training facility in Woburn Lane, Pleasley, in 2016, and in 2023 it bought more land nearby from Nottinghamshire County Council to expand onto. Now the Stags have bid to build an indoor training pitch and outdoor pitch with lighting, a sports hall and gym building, and two new car parks. In documents sent to planning authority Mansfield District Council, the club said the expansion would enable it to welcome new youngsters and tackle "problematic" car parking. At the time the club purchased the 5.5 acre (22,257sq m) site for an undisclosed sum, it said more than 300 children used the facility each week and it supported more than 70 students on apprenticeships and further education at West Notts College and Nottingham Trent University. But it said this had led to "problematic" parking at evenings and weekends. In the planning application, HMS Town Planning and Design said the extra facilities would allow the League One club to grow, support its teams at all levels, and promote healthier lifestyles in the area "as well as make optimal use of an existing facility that is operating below its potential". Mansfield planners are consulting on the plans until 14 June, with a decision on the application expected by mid-August. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Swindon sign forward Nichols on permanent deal Sweeney leaves Burton for Mansfield return Akins' Mansfield future still being 'considered' Mansfield District Council Mansfield Town FC
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Mansfield Town bids to expand its academy site
A professional football club has applied for permission to expand its Town opened the Radford & Hymas training facility in Woburn Lane, Pleasley, in 2016, and in 2023 it bought more land nearby from Nottinghamshire County Council to expand the Stags have bid to build an indoor training pitch and outdoor pitch with lighting, a sports hall and gym building, and two new car documents sent to planning authority Mansfield District Council, the club said the expansion would enable it to welcome new youngsters and tackle "problematic" car parking. At the time the club purchased the 5.5 acre (22,257sq m) site for an undisclosed sum, it said more than 300 children used the facility each week and it supported more than 70 students on apprenticeships and further education at West Notts College and Nottingham Trent it said this had led to "problematic" parking at evenings and weekends. In the planning application, HMS Town Planning and Design said the extra facilities would allow the League One club to grow, support its teams at all levels, and promote healthier lifestyles in the area "as well as make optimal use of an existing facility that is operating below its potential".Mansfield planners are consulting on the plans until 14 June, with a decision on the application expected by mid-August.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Why are there so many web-covered trees in Nottinghamshire this year?
This year has proved to be exceptionally popular for sightings of "spooky" web-covered trees, with social media abuzz with photos comparing the scenery to that of a horror culprit, Ermine moths, are a species which can be found across the people have been reporting their distinctive presence in places which they have never been seen has led to the question of what is special about 2025 - what makes it a great year to be a caterpillar, particularly a Bird Cherry Ermine caterpillar?Here in Nottinghamshire, their distinctive presence has been identified from Rushcliffe to Retford, as well as beyond the Chris Terrell-Nield, from Nottingham Trent University, said a combination of factors had created "ideal conditions" for the caterpillars, but not necessarily for the moths they would become. The silk webbing which covers the flora where the caterpillars emerge is spun shortly after they emerge from their eggs, as a defence Terrell-Nield said because the eggs are laid in clusters, hundreds at a time, the caterpillars' webs can quickly overtake entire trees."Think about it, these are animals which are basically living on trees in the springtime, just at the time of year when there's maximum potential for predation.""Nice juicy caterpillars, and lots of birds wanting to feed their young," he main threat to this protective webbing is heavy rain and wind, but Dr Terrell-Nield said this year's spring had been mild and theorised this is partially why people had noticed them more than normal. "The webs which normally perhaps get damaged... haven't been damaged," he said. "Often they just get washed away and shredded by rain, but we haven't had any."Meanwhile on the flip side, the threat of predators has also been diminished, he added."The number of house sparrows that we have in our gardens has just been going down, and down, and down," he said."That means there is less predation pressure from an an animal which particularly likes these caterpillars. Now other bird species have also not done particularly well at the same time."He has added that the species are always here in the county, so there is nothing bringing them into Nottinghamshire beyond the is instead that there are more caterpillars than normal. However, Dr Terrell-Nield said all insects experienced population "booms and busts", and this was no different for the Bird Cherry Ermine caterpillar or moth noted last year was a "really, really poor year" for the strong showing of caterpillars this year, partially thanks to the dry weather, it is the same weather which could be detrimental when they turn into moths."We think about caterpillars as eating vegetation, and the leaves on trees and the grasses and all kinds of things... but of course the adults are a different story," he entomologist has said that adult moths are "fluid feeders" which rely on nectar."For a plant, nectar is actually relative expensive, because it's mostly water. So if it's very dry, the plant tends to produce less nectar," he despite the abundance of caterpillars this year, there is a risk of "an impending crash" as we approach 2026.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ekow Essuman is the former basketball hopeful turned boxing champ looking to spoil Josh Taylor's big comeback
EKOW ESSUMAN has had a slam dunk boxing career after leaving behind his hopes of being a basketball star. Essuman came to the UK from Botswana aged 11 and immigrated with a passion for sports. 2 Ekow Essuman swapped basketball for football Credit: Getty He started playing basketball while at school and only began boxing in a bid to better his chances on the court. Essuman told "One season I went to some try-outs for a big team locally and I didn't get in because I wasn't fit enough. "They wanted me to be more ambidextrous. It really got to me and I wanted to better myself, get fitter and come back stronger for the next season. READ MORE IN BOXING I gave it a go and my first session, I had two left feet and struggled with the bag. "I slowly got into it and it got to the point where I thought 'I'll have one bout' and I just caught the bug." Before long, Essuman was competing in national finals after only starting boxing at 17 and even earned himself a place on the GB squad. That was all while studying for a Marketing, Design and Communications degree at Nottingham Trent University. Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He said: "It was initially just juggling the two. I'd take my uni work with me to camp and do it while between the training sessions and at night when we were meant to be resting. "Shortly after uni, I became a junior web developer for the A.G.A group. Josh Taylor reveals his toughest ever fight that left him peeing BLOOD for five days and unable to walk "I was working on up to 40 websites for them at the time, in different countries, in different languages as well. I was doing that whilst at GB. "But eventually when I got offered the podium spot, I had to put that to one side, as I was spending a lot of time with GB on camp, so I wouldn't have been able to work from home in regards to web design.' Essuman eventually turned professional in 2016 with Hall of Fame promoter And over nine years and 22 bouts, he has become one of the best welterweights in the country with British and Commonwealth titles to his name. Essuman suffered defeat for the first time in 2023 - losing a decision to Harry Scarff - but he has since returned with two wins since. Now he welcomes former undisputed light-welterweight world champion I gave it a go and my first session, I had two left feet and struggled with the bag. I slowly got into it and it got to the point where I thought 'I'll have one bout' and I just caught the bug. Ekow Essuman And the two know each other well from their time in the GB set up in Sheffield. Essuman told "I was always just shooting from the hip of him, just being really honest and whatnot. "We've talked a few times as pros, just about matches we'd had and stuff like that, and the respect was always there. "He knows I respect him. I've been training hard for it because I know he's going to pose a hard puzzle to solve but I am going to solve it." Taylor was beaten by Teofimo Lopez in 2023 and then suffered defeat in his rematch with Jack Catterall last May. And his career could be on the line when he returns up in weight. Essuman said: "Regardless of if he has the answers or not, he will come apart because I'm not going to let anything else happen but that." 2 Josh Taylor steps up to welterweight to fight Essuman Credit: Queensberry Promotions
