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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gunther wins World Heavyweight title: Meet Jinny, the WWE star's beautiful wife of South-Asian descent
Gunther (L) with Jinny. | Credit: Instagram Gunther defeated Jey Uso on the June 9th edition of WWE Raw to become the World Heavyweight Champion. This came less than two months after the Austrian star lost the belt to 'The Yeet Master' at WrestleMania 41. Gunther has been a mainstay of the WWE landscape in recent years. Moreover, he has held a title for nearly 80% of the time he has been on the main roster. He is married to Jinny Sandhu, a former professional wrestler of South-Asian descent. Here is a closer look at Gunther's personal life Who is Jinny Sandhu? 5 things to know about Gunther's wife Gunther has been married to Jinny Sandhu since 2023. She was born and raised in London and comes from a family of South-Asian descent. According to some reports, she is of Indian origin. However, according to a Times of India report, her family has roots in Pakistan. Jinny rose to fame when she won the PROGRESS Women's Championship on too occasions. This helped bag a contract with WWE NXT UK. Congratulations to Gunther and Jinny on getting married! The world belongs to Gunther and he knows it 🫡🔥 — Public Enemies Podcast (@PublicEnemiesHQ) May 1, 2023 Jinny met Gunther while both of them were wrestling on the independent circuit. Their friendship blossomed into love and they started dating in 2021 before tying the knot shortly thereafter. Jinny decided to hang up her boots in 2023 after being an active wrestler for just four years. This came after she battled several injuries during her career. Gunther and Jinny are currently living happily together and have a son. Here's how Gunther won the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw Gunther and Jey Uso put on a compelling match in the main event of WWE Raw on June 9. Both men tried to choke the other out with a sleeper. Uso's bruised ribs, which he suffered after a beatdown at the hands of Seth Rollins' faction, soon came into play. In the dying moments, Gunther applied a sleeper hold to Jey Uso. Rikishi's son tried to break out of it but eventually passed out, giving 'The Ring General' the win. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here First Published: Jun 10, 2025, 17:21 IST Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series. Read More
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ed Sheeran Celebrates India on Rousing Single ‘Sapphire'
Ed Sheeran has released a new single, 'Sapphire.' The song, off his forthcoming album Play, is accompanied by a music video shot in India. The video features appearances by Arijit Singh, who sings and plays sitar on the track, and Shah Rukh Khan. 'Sapphire,' produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha, showcases South-Asian percussion as Sheeran sings about passion with a lover. 'Touching on your body while you're pushing on me/ Don't you end the party I could do this all week/ We'll be dancing till the morning/ Go to bed we won't sleep,' he sings on the lively track. More from Rolling Stone iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025: Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey to Perform Elton John Calls U.K. Government 'Absolute Losers' Over A.I. Copyright Plans Ed Sheeran Previews Collaboration With Dave Grohl, John Mayer ''Sapphire' was the first song i finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading,' Sheeran explained on Instagram. 'It's why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process.' He added that he shot the music video while on tour in India because 'we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture.' 'The final jigsaw piece for me was getting @arijitsingh on the record, i'll make a post about that in a few days but it was a journey to get there and such an amazing day of music and family,' Sheeran added. 'Me and him have done a full Punjabi version of the song that will come out in the next few weeks, which has a lot more of him on it. This is the album version of the song, and my favourite song on the album. Hope you guys love it.' Sheeran will unveil his next studio album, Play, on Sept. 12. 'Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life,' Sheeran shared in a statement. 'Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring.' The LP was recorded in all the different locations the singer-songwriter visited and completed in Goa, India. It brought a lightness back to him, giving him some of 'the most fun, explorative creative days of my life.' He first previewed the album with 'Azizam,' an upbeat, vibrant single about letting go on the dance floor, and has since shared 'Old Phone.' Play is the first installment in a new series of albums from Sheeran. It will be followed by Rewind, Fast-Forward, and Stop, continuing the tradition he started with Plus, Multiply, Divide, Subtract, and Equals. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Surprises Fans With Special Appearance In Ed Sheeran's Song 'Sapphire'
Last Updated: Sheeran's 'Sapphire' is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. It also features captivating vocals by Arijit Singh. Following the hedonistic, technicolour pop of 'Azizam" and the classic, heartfelt nostalgia of 'Old Phone", Ed Sheeran returns with 'Sapphire" — a dazzling anthem of connection and unbridled joy. Radiating with vibrant pop energy and rich cross-cultural influences, the track is poised to make its mark on summer '25. Sheeran's 'Sapphire" is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. Featuring captivating vocals, intricate South-Asian percussion, backing vocals and sitar by Indian artist Arijit Singh, the song creates a unique tapestry that speaks to the universal language of love. Fans are taken on a sonic journey both intimate and expansive, brought to life by the production talents of Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha. The video for 'Sapphire" has been directed by Liam Pethick, features Arijit Singh and a cameo from the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. It begins with Ed performing the song at dawn on a rooftop, then transitions to a vibrant journey across various locations. Ed's travels take him from the rooftop to serene beaches, riversides, bustling markets, local kitchens and Bollywood backlots. Highlights include meeting up with Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, plus a visit to the A.R. Rahman music school, where he performs with local musicians. Talking about his latest song, Ed says, 'Sapphire was the first song I finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading. It's why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic across my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture. The final jigsaw piece for me was getting Arijit on the record. It was a journey to get there and such an amazing day of music and family. Me and him have done a full Punjabi version of the song that will come out in the next few weeks, which has a lot more of him on it. This is the album version of the song, and my favourite song on the album. Hope you guys love it." First Published:
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
This South-Asian country had over 10 million foreign visitors in Q1 2025, witnessing 22% increase compared to last year
Malaysia has seen a big rise in tourism. In the first quarter of this year, it welcomed 10.1 million foreign visitors, a 22% increase compared to last year. Malaysia has beaten Thailand to emerge as the most-visited South-Asian country. Thailand is facing a tourism crisis after safety concerns rose. In January, Chinese actor Xing Xing was kidnapped in Thailand. Recently, an Indian tourist in Thailand was attacked by a tiger while taking a selfie at a Thai wildlife spot. For Malaysia, most tourists came from Singapore (4.9 million), followed by China (1.12 million), Indonesia (1.08 million), Thailand and Brunei. For the first time, China passed Indonesia as the second largest source of visitors, mainly due to easier visa rules, VN Express reported. Malaysia, recently voted Asia's most loved country by Insider Monkey, introduced a 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian citizens in December 2023, according to Bernama. It has now extended this rule until 2026. The country also announced that Chinese tourists will be able to enter visa-free for five more years, possibly continuing until 2036. In 2024, Malaysia saw 3.29 million visitors from China, more than the previous year. The increase in tourism shows Malaysia's growing popularity as a travel destination in Asia, helped by friendly policies and better international ties. The Ministry of Tourism has yet to release the full tourist arrival data for January to March 2025. However, a summary report from January 2025 reveals the numbers for the month. In January 2025, India received 9.57 lakh foreign tourists, 13.9% lower than the number of arrivals in the same month of 2019. The United States was the top source of tourists, making up 20.6% of the total arrivals. It was followed by the UK (11.8%), Canada (7.1%), Australia (6.4%) and Malaysia (4.7%). Nearly half of the visitors (45.4%) came for leisure while 31.5% were part of the Indian diaspora visiting family and friends. About 9.7% arrived for business, 3.4% for medical reasons and the rest for other purposes. Delhi welcomed the highest number of tourists (33.9%), followed by Mumbai (19.6%), Chennai (8.8%), Bangalore (7.8%) and Cochin (4.7%).
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Is COVID-19 making a comeback in India? Experts weigh in; know how different JN.1 variant is from older subvariants
Is COVID-19 back? After over five long years of wreaking havoc across the globe, another variant, JN.1 of COVID-19, is gripping the South-Asian countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. However, India is no exception, as 164 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported. This has left people concerned about the dangers of the new subvariant. The surge in cases is largely attributed to the spread of new Omicron subvariants, including JN.1 and its associated descendants, leading to increased vigilance among health authorities. The rise in cases is linked to waning immunity, with a periodic wave that is anticipated. After Indian actress Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 on her Instagram on Monday, the concerns in India spiked even more. However, on May 19, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that currently there are 93 active COVID-19 cases in India, and the country has not observed a significant rise domestically. But should India be concerned? How different is the JN.1 strain from earlier strains of COVID-19? JN.1 is a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage, which was identified in August 2023. Additionally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) labelled it as a Variant of Interest in 2023. 'This variant doesn't cause any fatal complications, unlike other variants of COVID-19, such as breathlessness,' says Dr Harish Chafle, Senior Consultant Intensivist, Chest Physician, Bronchoscopist and sleep disorders specialist, Gleneagles Hospital Parel, Mumbai. The JN.1 variant, a sublineage of Omicron, is currently contributing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across parts of Asia, including India. While, according to Dr. Sheela Chakravarthy, Director - Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, 'Experts add that the variants being seen in India are not more virulent than before. Yet, the authorities are keeping a watchful eye on the situation and are bracing for a probable increase in cases of flu-like symptoms in the coming months from variants LF.7 and NB.1.8, which are derivatives of JN.1.' Should India be concerned amid the surge in the JN.1 strain of COVID-19? The current surge in the number of COVID-19 cases has become a growing matter of concern across India. According to a News18 report, doctors in Mumbai have noted a slight uptick in mild infections, particularly among young individuals. However, there is no indication of a fresh wave so far. 'India does not appear to be worried much about the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 yet. The Health Ministry states that the COVID-19 situation in India is in check, with just 257 active cases as of May 19, largely mild and not severe enough to need hospitalisation,' adds Dr. Chakravarthy. Symptoms of JN.1 variant of COVID-19: Dr. Chafle lists the symptoms of the JN.1 variant and says, 'The symptoms that one can suffer from are cough, cold, runny nose, fever, gastrointestinal trouble, loss of smell and taste, fatigue, and headache.' 'So, don't panic and ensure to take all the necessary precautions recommended by the expert. Even though the variant is mild, it is imperative to take caution,' he adds. Covid-19 Update: India reports 164 new cases this week—69 in Kerala, 44 in Maharashtra, 34 in Tamil Nadu. Total active cases: 257 . All cases are mild, but LF.7 & NB.1.8 subvariants are under watch. Stay safe: mask up, wash hands, and consult a doctor if symptoms persist.… Tips to prevent COVID-19 infection To prevent COVID-19 infection, follow the protocol mentioned below: Mask up Sanitise your hands Mainatian social distancing Make sure to get vaccinated Take a booster dose Don't skip vaccination, fearing the side effects. Pay attention to your well-being Isolate yourself from others if you have symptoms of COVID-19 Avoid being in crowded places and around sick people Maintain good personal hygiene Be attentive when it comes to your health
