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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Festive fervour grips Jama Masjid's Bakra Mandi ahead of Eid-al-Adha
NEW DELHI: With Eid-al-Adha just around the corner, the narrow lanes around Delhi's Jama Masjid are bursting with energy, excitement, and extravagance. At the heart of it all is the famous Bakra Mandi, where goats named after Bollywood superstars like Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan are commanding prices ranging from Rs 8,000 to a staggering Rs 15 lakh. These prized animals, raised with care and devotion over years, are more than just livestock — they are symbols of pride, patience, and faith. 'It takes three years for goats to grow up... It feels really good. Here, we raise animals and watch them grow. May the Almighty bless humans with the same reward too,' says an assistant at Zaif Quereshi. This year, sellers are celebrating record profits, with earnings soaring to Rs 15 lakh — nearly four times higher than last year's Rs 4 lakh mark — making this one of the most lucrative seasons in recent memory. Bargaining is as normal here as in the Sarojini market, just with bigger numbers. 'One customer tried to bring a Rs 95,000 goat down to Rs 70,000,' said another seller, Asif. 'They ask what we fed it, where it came from, and then quote their own price — but not all deals close.' For many, negotiating is as much a tradition as the sacrifice itself. This time, 'Gangapari' — white in color and in excellent health — is in the spotlight and high in demand. Breeds varying from Totapuri, Jamnagar Bam Doli, Barbari, Malabar, Mewati, etc., are available in the market, brought in from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and farther regions. 'At our farm, we feed them grains, cashews, chana, and more. We raise them with care and love. My favourite is Sultan Pahalwan. We have Salman, Shahrukh, Rahamuddin, and many more,' said Jaif, a 13-year-old caretaker. Members of the Muslim community have begun arriving at livestock mandis to purchase goats for Qurbani, the sacred ritual of sacrifice that forms the heart of the festival. In India, Eid-al-Adha will be observed on June 7 this year. The festival is often referred to as the Festival of Sacrifice.
News18
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
GT Vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Will MS Dhoni Announce Retirement Today?
As the league stage of the Indian Premier League 2025 careers towards its climax, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set to host a pivotal encounter for one team and a final bow for the other. Match 67 will see the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) lock horns with a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK). For the Titans, a victory is non-negotiable as they aim to secure a coveted top-two spot in the playoffs. In stark contrast, the Super Kings, already eliminated from playoff contention, will be playing for pride and perhaps looking to blood new talent for the seasons to come. Gujarat Titans, under the leadership of Shubman Gill, have had a strong campaign and have already booked their place in the postseason. However, their recent hiccup against Lucknow Super Giants, a 33-run loss despite a fighting half-century from Shahrukh Khan, has put a slight dent in their otherwise smooth progression. With 18 points from 13 games, a win against CSK would guarantee them 20 points and a crucial advantage in the playoffs, offering two shots at making the final. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time champions, have endured a forgettable IPL 2025. Plagued by inconsistent performances, untimely injuries – including to their initial captain Ruturaj Gaikwad which saw MS Dhoni resume leadership – and a batting lineup that has largely failed to fire, CSK find themselves languishing at the bottom of the points table with a meagre three wins from their 13 outings. Their campaign has been described as a 'multifaceted collapse,' a stark deviation from their usually dominant presence in the league. This match will be their last opportunity to salvage some pride in a season they would rather forget. Who are you backing for the win?
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ex-India cricketer threatens to walk out if KL Rahul mentioned in same sentence as Sachin Tendulkar: 'Are TVs shut?'
Gujarat Titans, despite a 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, showed promise in their middle order during the IPL match. With their playoffs secured and top-order batsmen dominating, the middle order, led by Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford, stepped up when needed. Sudharsan expressed confidence in their capabilities as the team prepares for the playoffs without star player Jos Buttler.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Senior Indian women's cricketer Deepti Sharma accuses UP Warriorz teammate Arushi Goel of theft, files FIR in Agra
Gujarat Titans, despite a 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, showed promise in their middle order during the IPL match. With their playoffs secured and top-order batsmen dominating, the middle order, led by Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford, stepped up when needed. Sudharsan expressed confidence in their capabilities as the team prepares for the playoffs without star player Jos Buttler.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Gujarat find middle order silver lining in IPL defeat
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Gujarat Titans v Lucknow Super Giants - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 22, 2025 Gujarat Titans' Shahrukh Khan in action REUTERS/Amit Dave NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Table-toppers Gujarat Titans will take heart from the gutsy display by their underutilised middle order despite their 33-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday. Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, are bidding for a second IPL title and much of the credit goes to their gun top order containing opener Sai Sudharsan, skipper Shubman Gill and Englishman Jos Buttler. The opening pair of Sudharsan (638) and Shubman Gill (636) are the season's top two scorers with Buttler (533) at number six. Among them, the trio have scored three-fourths of Gujarat's runs this season but their red-hot form means Gujarat's middle order has rarely been tested ahead of the tournaments' business end. Chasing a steep 236 against Lucknow, Gujarat lost their top three batters inside 10 overs but the middle order duo of Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38) helped them cross the 200 mark. "After the first three wickets, our middle order batted really well and brought the game on course," Sudharsan told reporters after their home defeat. "From there, having four overs and 54 runs on the board, I think on any other day we would have got those runs for the team." West Indian Rutherford has impressed in the limited opportunities he got, while Shahrukh also looked in touch in a boost for Gujarat, who will be without Buttler in the playoffs as the Englishman returns home for national duty. "Even in the first six-seven-eight games, Sherfane stepped up and got so many runs in the middle order and changed games for us," Sudharsan said. "Even Shahrukh got an opportunity today to showcase his talent. So I feel the middle order is on course as well. "I don't think there is some gap or something in the middle order. I feel things went well for all the three batters at the top so they didn't get more opportunity to play in the first half of the tournament." (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
