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The National
28-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Championship side 'consider' move for ex-Rangers hero Sima
The 24-year-old spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Ibrox, scoring 16 goals and assisting a further three in 39 appearances across all competitions. Sima spent the most recent campaign on loan at Brest in the French top flight. After returning to Brighton and Hove Albion this summer, he signed a contract extension with the English Premier League club. Read more: Norwich City are now considering a move for the Senegalese attacker, though, claims When his loan at Rangers expired two years ago, Sima penned an emotional farewell message to the club's supporters. He wrote on social media: "The time has come for me to say goodbye to a club for which I have a lot of affection, for which I took immense pleasure in playing for this club. "It is very difficult to find the words but I would like to thank all the club staff, the staff, my teammates and especially you, the supporters, who have always been there for me and for the club. It's you who makes this club so special! "Thank you also to Michael Beale for giving me the chance to play for this great club, and thank you to Philippe Clement for allowing me to realise my dream of winning a title with this magnificent club. "Come on Rangers!"
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
NAARITVA by Sima Patel to make a stop at Chitrakala Parishath
Sima Patel, a contemporary artist from Ahmedabad, will be presenting her solo exhibition NAARITVA at Chitrakala Parishath this week. The exhibition will showcase a striking collection of over 40 artworks, exploring the many facets of the female identity — resilient, nurturing, bold and graceful. Sima says her painting process starts with observation — a child on a train or her teenage daughter's silence, before they become inspiration. 'I internalise these feelings, write them down, and translate them onto canvas. If it doesn't move me, I paint over it. My canvas must speak not just with colour, but with soul.' Sima says she chooses her medium of painting based on the expression she wishes to capture. Each painting in the NAARITVA series captures the layered experiences of women from their individuality to their struggles, and triumphs. Her art celebrates the 'one woman army' — mother, teacher, provider, and more, all rolled into one. 'She plays countless roles, often all at once. That requires not just physical strength but emotional and spiritual vigour as well,' says the artist. Sima believes that divine understanding, patience, and energy are imbued in women, especially mothers, and that out of their pain comes something far more powerful. 'Being feminine is often seen as a delicate state of being, but my intention is to portray the spirit and silent strength of a woman. Something beyond words.' All the paintings in the series follow a monochrome colour scheme to capture different facets of the female soul. 'I realised real emotion doesn't need bright colours. The use of black and white taught me restraint, depth, and subtle expression,' says Sima. Sima's interest in art was sparked at the age of eight, when her art teacher handed out a plain sheet of paper to the class. However, though she was quite proficient, it remained a hobby with science and later on, homemaking becoming her priorities. Her passion for art was reignited in 2008 after being urged by her husband to pursue her passion, and she pursued a formal art education in Ahmedabad. The artworks will be accompanied by brief descriptions and audio guides, that Sima hopes will create a meditative space for onlookers. 'NAARITVA is the journey of every woman and I'm bringing it to Bengaluru so visitors can share glimpses of my thoughts and experiences.' NAARITVA by Sima Patel will be on display at Chitrakala Parishath from June 25 to June 30. Entry free.
NBC News
17-06-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Desperate Iranians try to flee Israeli bombardments
Roads and highways out of Tehran were jammed over the weekend and Monday as frantic people sought to escape the capital. Many have headed north, where they have homes or places to go to along the Caspian Sea. On Tuesday, an eerie calm had descended on the capital, although there was a rush of customers at some supermarkets and bakeries. At least 224 people, including many civilians, have been killed in Iran since Israel launched its attack, according to Iranian state media. Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed at least 24 people in Israel, Israeli officials said. Vahid Sadeghi, a 45-year-old marketing expert, said he and his wife, Sima, a homemaker, tried to leave Tehran after the bombing began but got stuck at a checkpoint, where a blast injured his wife and forced them to turn back. State media had announced that the checkpoint was closed while local media reported an attack, but it was not immediately clear what exactly had occurred happened. 'We were fleeing for safety but almost got killed,' he said. The couple plans to try to leave again but fear for their safety, regardless of whether they stay or go, he said. Hopes of truce dimming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was compelled to attack Iran on Friday to try and dismantle Iran's nuclear program. Iran has long said it doesn't seek nuclear weapons. Vowing a "powerful" response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes soon after, with the two sides continuing to trade fire in the following days. Israeli strikes have decimated the ranks of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists.
Glasgow Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Former Rangers loanee Sima signs new Brighton contract
The 23-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Rangers, is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Seagulls. He was a success at Ibrox, scoring 16 goals and assisting three across 39 appearances. A permanent transfer to Rangers did not materialise, and he joined French side Stade Brestois on loan at the start of last season. Read more: He found the net 12 times for the Ligue 1 club, including three goals in the Champions League. There was no option to buy in Sima's loan in France, and he returned to Brighton this summer. However, questions about his future with the club have been answered with the announcement of a contract extension. When the new deal is set to expire remains unclear. Sima has never actually made a competitive appearance for Brighton. After his loan at Rangers ended, he penned an emotional farewell message on social media. He wrote: "The time has come for me to say goodbye to a club for which I have a lot of affection. "It is very difficult to find the words but I would like to thank all the club staff, the staff, my teammates and especially you, the supporters, who have always been there for me and for the club. "It's you who makes this club so special. "Come on Rangers!"
The National
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Major update on ex-Rangers man Abdallah Sima's future
The 23-year-old spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Rangers from the English Premier League outfit. Sima was a roaring success at Ibrox, scoring 16 goals and assisting three across 39 appearances. Read more: A permanent deal never came to fruition, and Sima joined French outfit Stade Brestois on loan at the beginning of last season. He netted 12 times for the Ligue 1 side, with three of his strikes coming in the Champions League against Sturm Graz and Salzburg. There was no option to buy included in Sima's loan in France, and he is a Brighton player once again this summer. Questions have been raised over his future, although the club announced today that the frontman has agreed on a contract extension to extend his stay at the AMEX. When his deal is now due to expire remains unclear. Sima has never actually made a competitive appearance for Brighton. After his loan at Rangers came to an end, he penned an emotional message on social media, saying: "The time has come for me to say goodbye to a club for which I have a lot of affection, for which I took immense pleasure in playing for this club. "It is very difficult to find the words but I would like to thank all the club staff, the staff, my teammates and especially you, the supporters, who have always been there for me and for the club. It's you who makes this club so special! "Thank you also to Michael Beale for giving me the chance to play for this great club, and thank you to Philippe Clement for allowing me to realise my dream of winning a title with this magnificent club. "Come on Rangers!"
