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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Geyser sparks ceiling fire: Quick-thinking Empangeni neighbours save family
An Empangeni family had a close call with a house fire last weekend, which was quickly contained with help from their neighbours. According to the Zululand Observer, Phakamani Mabaso (53) recalled that his family was alerted to something burning at around 20:30 last Saturday. His wife, Ziphozethu Mabaso (50), smelt something burning but couldn't find what it was. '…but we couldn't see it. We switched off the lights. There was no flame, then suddenly there were flames coming from the ceiling,' said Phakamani. 'We threw a bucket and another one. We screamed for help and the neighbours came. They responded very fast,' he said. 'Without them…,' said Ziphozethu, who trailed off, with her young daughter Sethu (9) standing close beside her. 'Fortunately we were not sleeping. I don't even want to think about it.' Next-door neighbour Johan Horn was relaxing at home with his family, playing cards, when he heard Sethu's call for help. 'I heard a small child shout, 'Please help us!' So I ran to the stoep assuming someone was attacking them, but their house was on fire.' He jumped over the wall and discovered their geyser had burst, leaking onto electrical wires. 'I told them the first thing was to switch off their power. The family was frantic and rushing left to right. Phakamani told me afterwards that he's so glad someone came to keep him level-headed.' Johan's brother Ferdinand and nephew Juan de Kock also rushed to help. Johan tried to use a hosepipe, but the water was just trickling. 'Someone gave me a full bottle of water and I was standing in the dining room, just throwing. It doused 80% of the fire.' The Empangeni Fire Department arrived shortly after the blaze was contained and assessed that there was no further risk. However, the miracle of the story is that the neighbours weren't even meant to be home. Ferdinand was visiting from France and Juan was visiting from Johannesburg. 'We were supposed to be on a church camp this weekend, but everything was blocking us to go – we think this was the reason.' Phakamani said: 'We are grateful to our neighbours, we really appreciate their help.' In case of fire emergencies, contact the Empangeni Fire Department on 035 907 5723. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Salman Khan Reveals Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Inspired His Look In Tere Naam
Mumbai: Even after two decades, 'Tere Naam' remains one of Salman Khan's most memorable films -- not just for its emotional story but also for his iconic hairstyle. Now, Salman has revealed something surprising about that very look. In the first episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show' (Season 3), the 59-year-old actor shared that his hairstyle in Tere Naam was actually inspired by none other than the former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. "Ye Tere Naam ka jo look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se," Salman said during the chat with host Kapil Sharma. (My hairstyle in Tere Naam was inspired by Abdul Kalam Sir.) He also mentioned that Rahul Roy had a similar hairstyle before, but for Tere Naam, he imagined a small-town character who would have long hair. "I thought that small-town heroes always had long hair. All the old-school heroes had it too - that's where the inspiration came from," he added. Directed by the late Satish Kaushik, Tere Naam was released in 2003 and starred Salman as Radhe and Bhumika Chawla as Nirjala. It was a remake of the 1999 Tamil film Sethu, which originally starred actor Vikram. Though the film received mixed responses from audiences, it was remembered for Salman's intense performance and its music. The film also marked Bhumika Chawla's debut in Hindi cinema. During the show, Salman also opened up about a recent incident in which a woman managed to sneak into Salman Khan's home at Galaxy Apartments. The topic came up when Kapil jokingly asked him about fans showing up at his residence with suitcases. Salman confirmed that something like that had indeed happened recently. "Yes, something like that recently happened. There were security guards outside. A woman told them she wanted to head up to the fourth floor, and she entered. She rang the doorbell, and our servant opened the door. The servant was shocked because the lady said, 'Salman called me over.' Obviously, the servant saw her and was sure I definitely didn't call her. She was a fan, so she was escorted out," said the 'Sikandar' actor.
India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember Salman Khan's iconic 'Tere Naam' look? The actor's hairstyle was inspired by this man, not an actor, his name was...
Remember Salman Khan's iconic 'Tere Naam' look? The actor's hairstyle was inspired by this man, not an actor, his name was... Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is the first guest of the new season of the Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show 3 on Netflix. The premiere episode, which dropped on June 21, shows Khan laughing wholeheartedly and entertaining audiences with his witty humour. He also shared some surprising insights, one of that was revealing the actual inspiration behind his iconic hairstyle in Tere Naam. Salman Khan's 'Tere Naam' hairstyle was inspired by… The actor who churned out a wave among young males with his Tere Naam look shared that his hairstyle was inspired by our former president, Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam. During the fun interaction with Kapil, Salman revealed, 'Ye jo Tere Naam ka jo look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se aur uss dauran I think Rahul Roy ka bhi same hairstyle tha. I thought ki jo small town hero hota hai na, unke humesha lambe baal hotey hai. The yesteryear heroes all had long hair, toh waha se ye aaya tha. (My hair in Tere Naam is inspired by Abdul Kalam sir, even Rahul Roy had the same hairstyle. I thought a small town hero would have long hair like this. The yesteryear heroes all had long hair, which inspired me).' Tere Naam (2003) Released in 2003, Tere Naam is one of Salman Khan's most iconic and intense performances. His portrayal of Radhe Mohan, the college hunk who sported a middle-parted hairstyle, cool denim jackets with his signature bracelet, inspired thousands of fans to carry on the same style. Helmed by Satish Kaushik, Tere Naam is the Hindi remake of the 1999-release superhit film Sethu, starring Vikram. The film's music, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, also made a huge impact on audiences. Tere Naam became a turning point in Salman Khan's career as it proved his versatility as an actor, showcasing that he can also portray raw and intense characters beyond action and comedy. The film also starred Bhumika Chawla, as Khan's love interest in the film.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Did you know Salman Khan's Tere Naam look was inspired by APJ Abdul Kalam?
Years after its release, actor Salman Khan made a rather interesting revelation about his much-talked-about hairstyle in the hit film 'Tere Naam'. During his appearance on the debut episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show Season 3', he shared that he took inspiration from India's former President Dr APJ Abdul a conversation with host Kapil Sharma, Salman said, "Ye 'Tere Naam' ka jo look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se. (My hairstyle in 'Tere Naam' was inspired by Abdul Kalam Sir)." He also pointed out that actor Rahul Roy had a similar hairstyle in the the 59-year-old shared that he imagined a small-town hero would have long hair, as many yesteryear actors did. "I thought that small-town heroes always had long hair. All the old-school heroes had it too - that's where the inspiration came from," Khan added. Salman Khan's performance in 'Tere Naam' is still considered one of his finest. Directed by Satish Kaushik, the film is a remake of the 1999 Tamil hit 'Sethu', which starred Vikram.'Tere Naam' also marked Bhumika Chawla's debut in Hindi cinema. While the film saw moderate success at the box office, it drew criticism for the way Radhe's treatment of Nirjala (played by Bhumika Chawla) was the trailer of the episode here: 'The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3', set to premiere on Netflix on June 21, once again promises a fresh dose of show, hosted by Kapil Sharma, also features Sunil Grover, Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda. The season will mark the return of former cricketer Navjot Singh Watch
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Children return to schools amid a festive mood in Ernakulam
Hundreds of children were accorded a colourful reception on the occasion of the start of the new academic year across schools in Ernakulam on Monday (June 2). Songs, dance performances, distribution of gifts, sweets, and flowers turned the 'Praveshanolsavam' into a festive mood. Although a few tiny tots broke into tears amid the new surroundings, the teachers and non-teaching staff lost no time in consoling them, as evident from the scenes witnessed in several schools on the first day of the new academic year. At the Government Girls' Lower Primary School, Ernakulam, the children were welcomed with colourful caps made out of chart paper. The senior students were also around to ensure that the younger students remained happy on the inaugural day. The Government High School at West Kadungalloor near Aluva wore a festive look as the district-level 'Praveshanolsavam' was held on the campus. Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve, who inaugurated the programme, said that the new curriculum will equip the children to tackle the challenges in life beyond the knowledge gathered from textbooks. The inclusion of topics such as good habits, the importance of cleanliness, and the ill effects of drugs will enable them to become responsible citizens, he said. Sethu, the author, who spoke on the occasion, said that learning one's mother language will unite humanity. The learning of mother tongue cannot be set aside in our educational system, he said. Name slips with messages related to cleanliness were distributed among the students as part of a campaign by the Suchitwa Mission. Parvathy Gopakumar, Assistant Collector, Ernakulam, who inaugurated the 'Praveshanolsavam' at the St. Joseph U.P. School, urged the children to face the challenges in their lives as part of the journey ahead. 'If you can overcome these challenges, you will be able to move forward with courage,' she said. Anthony Asanparambil, Chairperson of the Maradu Municipality, inaugurated the Thrippunithura sub-district programme held at the Government Lower Primary School in Mangayil. Children were welcomed to the campus with colourful balloons and sweets.
