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2 days ago
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‘The World Is Yours': Salman Khan Wears His Story On His Wrist
Last Updated: The timepiece boasts two independently adjustable time zones in saffron and green accents, a nod to the Indian flag. Salman Khan's love for luxury watches is no secret. From classic timepieces to avant-garde designs, the Bollywood superstar's collection of exquisite timepieces is just spectacular. The superstar has added another jewel to his swoon-worthy collection of luxury watches. This time, it comes with a deeply personal story. In the latest social media post, the Sikandar actor unveiled his collaboration with the high-end watchmaker Jacob & Co. On Instagram, he shared an unboxing video that unveils his stunning timepiece encased in a custom turquoise box. Titled 'The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone Salman Khan ', the limited-edition timepiece is designed in collaboration with Jacob Arabo. The watch celebrates the father-son story between Salman Khan and Jacob Arabo. The timepiece boasts two independently adjustable time zones in saffron and green accents, a nod to the Indian flag. The limited-edition watch further includes a world map engraving on the back and Salman's initials 'SK' on the lower dial at 6 o'clock. The 43 mm stainless steel watch comes with a blue strap and features a global-style dial and sapphire crystal. Every detail on the watch reflects Salman's identity and story. It is more than just a luxury accessory — it's a heartfelt tribute to roots and relationships, which reaches beyond borders. Speaking about the collaboration, he wrote, 'Proud to share that the Jacob Arabo X Salman Khan timepiece is now available at Ethos Watch Boutiques. A tribute to the man who raised me—my father. Thank you, Jacob Arabo." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Loved the newly launched watch and wondering what it costs. We have got you covered. The exclusive watch, available at Ethos Watch Boutiques, comes with a price tag of Rs 36.6 lakhs. Professionally, Salman Khan was last seen in Sikandar opposite Rashmika Mandanna. Looking ahead, he is gearing up to begin shooting for Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming film. The story, based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3, will be set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley Conflict. He is also reportedly in talks with renowned Malayalam filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan for an upcoming high-profile project. First Published:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Reveals Fate of Reputation , Taylor Swift Rerecordings
Originally appeared on E! Online Look what you made Taylor Swift do. The "Delicate" singer—who had been rerecording her first six albums following a music battle with Scooter Braun—officially revealed that she now owns all of her music. So, what will happen to the updated versions of Reputation and Taylor Swift? "What about Rep TV? Full transparency: I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it," Taylor explained in a letter shared to her website May 30. "The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it. All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposely misunderstood, that desperate hope, that shame-born snark and mischief.' Indeed, Taylor admitted that while the rerecording of her debut album was complete—and may be released at some point in the future—Reputation will not see the same fate. 'To be perfectly honest, it's the album in those first six that I thought couldn't be improved on by redoing it,' Taylor admitted. 'Not the music, or photos, or videos. So I kept putting it off. There will be a time (if you're into the idea) for the unreleased Vault tracks from that album to hatch.' More from E! Online TikToker Emilie Kiser's Lawyer Speaks Out on "Worst Nightmare" After Son's Drowning Death How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Donald Trump Addresses Whether He'd Pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs Amid Sex Trafficking Trial That said, she isn't completely scrapping them if her fans express interest in hearing them. 'If it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have,' she continued. 'It will just be a celebration now.' The original version of Reputation, which Taylor released in November 2017 in response to criticism she'd been receiving in the press, featured 15 songs, including tracks about former boyfriend Joe Alwyn—"Gorgeous" and "King of My Heart"—as well as her feud with Kanye West on "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things." It was Taylor's clash with Kanye and then-wife Kim Kardashian—at the height of which the Kardashiansstar posted parts of a conversation between Taylor and Kanye discussing his song "Famous" online—that led the "Bad Blood" artist to take a step back from the spotlight. 'You have a fully manufactured frame job, in an illegally recorded phone call, which Kim Kardashian edited and then put out to say to everyone that I was a liar,' Taylor recalled to Time last December, referencing the debate over if she knew she'd be referred to as "that b--tch" in Kanye's song. 'That took me down psychologically to a place I've never been before." "I moved to a foreign country," she continued. "I didn't leave a rental house for a year. I was afraid to get on phone calls. I pushed away most people in my life because I didn't trust anyone anymore. I went down really, really hard.' And how does she feel about the Reputation era today? 'It's a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure,' Taylor told Time. 'I think a lot of people see it and they're just like, Sick snakes and strobe lights.' Though she did confirm the updated version's vault tracks—if fans care to hear them—will be 'fire." Keep reading for more fascinating facts about TSwift.
Observer
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Observer
Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art
Brazilian photojournalist Sebastiao Salgado, who died Friday, spent five decades chronicling the best and worst of planet Earth, from far-flung natural wonders to horrifying human catastrophes. The self-taught photographer crisscrossed the globe throughout his life, from Rwanda to Guatemala, from Indonesia to Bangladesh, documenting famine, war, exodus, exploitation and other tragedies of the so-called Third World with the empathy of "someone who comes from the same part of the world," as he said. His elegant black-and-white universe also celebrated the planet's immense beauty, such as the "flying rivers" of the Amazon rainforest, and served as a warning of nature's fragility in the face of climate change. Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art He leaves an iconic body of work, published in "Life," "Time" and other leading magazines, collected in a stunning series of books, and regularly exhibited in the museums of world capitals such as Paris, where he lived for much of his life. Salgado won a long list of prestigious prizes across his career, including the Prince of Asturias and Hasselblad awards, and was the protagonist of filmmaker Wim Wenders' Oscar-nominated documentary "The Salt of the Earth" (2014), about the photographer's sojourns in distant corners such as the Arctic Circle and Papua New Guinea. Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art - From Africa to Reagan - Born on February 8, 1944 in the rural county of Aimores in southeastern Brazil, Salgado grew up with seven sisters on their father's cattle farm. He recalled it as a place where visiting friends and family meant traveling for days, which he said taught him the patience to wait for the magical "fraction of a second" of the perfect photograph. He earned a master's degree in economics from the University of Sao Paulo, where he was active in the left-wing student movements of the turbulent 1960s. In 1969, he and his wife, Lelia Wanick, fled to France to escape Brazil's military dictatorship. He went on to receive French citizenship. He picked up Wanick's camera by chance one day in 1970 and was instantly hooked. "I realized snapshots brought me more pleasure than economic reports," he said. His job with the International Coffee Organization took him frequently to Africa, where he started taking pictures on the side. He would go on to turn down a dream job at the World Bank in Washington to pursue photography full-time. Wanick, who staunchly backed his career, stayed home raising their two sons, Juliano Ribeiro and Rodrigo, who was born with Down syndrome. Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art Salgado's photos of drought and famine in countries such as Niger and Ethiopia landed him a job at renowned photo agency Magnum in 1979. He was working there when he captured one of the biggest news stories of the time, the assassination attempt on US president Ronald Reagan in 1981. Salgado made front pages worldwide with his photos of the shooting -- 76 frames in 60 seconds. But his true rise to fame came with his first book, "Other Americas" (1984) -- a series of portraits taken throughout Latin America -- and his unforgettable photographs of misery and resistance among the hordes of mud-covered miners at Brazil's infamous Serra Pelada, the biggest open-air gold mine in the world. Critics accused him of "beautifying suffering," but Salgado never veered from his aesthetic or his work. Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art Sebastiao Salgado, photojournalism elevated to art - Lens on Bolsonaro - Painstaking and meticulous, he liked to take his time getting to know his subjects, his three Leica cameras hanging from his neck. Photography "is a way of life," he told AFP in 2022, on a trip to Sao Paulo to present his exhibition "Amazonia," the product of seven years shooting the world's biggest rainforest. "It's connected with my ideology... my human and political activity. It all goes together." A dedicated climate activist, he was a fierce critic of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) for the far-right leader's push to open the Amazon to agribusiness and mining. Salgado also founded an environmental organization called Instituto Terra to revive disappearing forests in his home state, Minas Gerais, a successful project joined by more than 3,000 landowners. —AFP
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Beloved fruit faces devastating collapse as threat worsens for farms: 'What has been happening is death'
A new report suggests the future viability of the world's most popular fruit could be in serious jeopardy, according to The Guardian. The report, appropriately titled Going Bananas, was commissioned by Christian Aid and found that by 2080, there could be a 60% reduction in the area suitable for bananas grown for exports. There are many banana varieties, but almost all bananas sold to developed nations are Cavendish. These are chosen for their high yields, long shelf life, distinctive coloring, and taste. Because the global market is so heavily dependent on a single variant, Cavendish bananas are particularly vulnerable to warming temperatures, extreme weather, and disease. The authors of the report spoke to several banana farmers, including Aurelia, 53, from Guatemala, who said: "What is happening is that my plantation has been dying. So, what has been happening is death. Death to my crops." The Cavendish can be grown between 15 and 35 degrees Celsius and is sensitive to water shortages and flooding. Rising temperatures caused by pollution from dirty energy sources result in more frequent and severe extreme weather events that can destroy crop yields. Warmer temperatures also make fungal infections more widespread. Bananas as a crop were nearly wiped out in the 1950s by Panama disease, per Time, and the Cavendish became successful because it was a variety of banana more resistant to it, but it's hardly inconceivable that a new variant of Panama disease could emerge. Bananas are a key cash crop and food source for millions across the Caribbean and Latin America. Eighty percent of banana exports come from this area. Additionally, 400 million people rely on bananas for a substantial portion of their daily calories. What makes the problem so tragic is that the people on the sharp edge of the crisis had so little to do with creating it. For example, Guatemala is the eighth-largest producer of bananas worldwide, per World Population Review, but is responsible for just 0.052% of the world's harmful pollution, according to Worldometer. As Osai Ojigho, Christian Aid's director of policy and campaigns, told The Guardian, "The lives and livelihoods of people who have done nothing to cause the climate crisis are already under threat." The study calls for a multifaceted approach to mitigating the future crisis. The first is reducing global pollution. The second is providing targeted support for farmers and transitioning to more just and sustainable food systems. Would you buy juice or yogurt made with bruised or misshapen fruit? If I couldn't tell the difference If it were cheaper If it were healthier I'd never buy it Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Individuals can also help by shopping smarter, being aware of climate issues, and supporting local initiatives. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim Wanted Peace, Not More Hatred
Before one writes critically about the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in Washington by 31-year-old pro-Palestinian Chicago resident Elias Rodriguez, one must first offer a few obvious though necessary qualifications. First, the killing of these two Israeli Embassy employees was an act of terrorism and therefore a moral abomination, regardless of whatever injustice may have inspired it. Second, Rodriguez could not possibly have known anything about the two people at whom he randomly shot, save the fact that they were attending a Jewish charity event at a D.C. Jewish museum. He could not have known where they worked, nor their nationalities, nor even their views on Israel/Palestine. Their murder is therefore unarguably an antisemitic hate crime. Third, while Rodriguez allegedly told police, 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza,' what he actually 'did' was set back the Palestinian cause immeasurably in the United States and likely further Palestinians' immiseration almost everywhere, nowhere more so than in Gaza. But then comes the harder part; the part that asks us, metaphorically speaking, to walk and chew gum at the same time. There's a line in Proverbs that 'death and life are in the hands of the tongue,' as Rabbi Jill Jacobs of the rabbinical human rights and democracy organization T'ruah told the readers of Time. But, as she added in conversation with me, 'You can say that language that dehumanizes Jews and Israelis can lead to violence. But that doesn't mean it should be used as an excuse for criminalizing speech.' Criminalizing speech in defense of the Palestinians—most particularly those now faced with starvation, homelessness, and likely epidemiologic disaster in Gaza following Israel's killing of more than 50,000 of its residents in the wake of the October 7 terrorist attack—is, however, exactly how some pundits, politicians, and public figures are presently seeking to exploit Rodriguez's heinous act. Listen to Florida Republican Representative Randy Fine, who told Fox News after the shooting, 'The fact of the matter is, the Palestinian cause is an evil one.' He then tweeted, 'There is nothing peaceful about this movement, and … these demons must be put down by any means necessary.' ('Means,' in which he included, believe it or not, the use of a nuclear weapon.) His incendiary rhetoric was not the outlier one would expect. For instance, Pat Fallon, a Texas Republican, insisted that 'the 'Free Palestine' movement is fundamentally intertwined with support for barbaric terrorism,' before adding, 'The U.S. should not tolerate these pro-Hamas agitators, whether on college campuses, on our streets, or in our government.' To be fair, these positions and the violent rhetoric that so often accompanies them can be fairly viewed as simply echoes of that emanating from Israel's extremist right-wing government and its desire to support the quashing of all criticism of Israel on American campuses and elsewhere. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter jumped on the news of the killings with a press conference where he blamed U.S. college campuses as places where 'we have useful idiots running around in support of the destruction of Israel.' Israel's deeply unpopular prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is also on trial for corruption and is seeking, like Donald Trump, to destroy the foundations of free speech and democratic dissent in his own country, used Rodriguez's chant of 'Free Palestine' during his arrest to suggest that to be pro-Palestinian is to seek the death of all Jews: 'For these neo-Nazis, 'Free Palestine' is just today's version of 'Heil Hitler.'' Ironically, those lamenting the connection between incitement and violence were rarely interested in the actual neo-Nazis who make up an increasingly significant part of the MAGA movement, particularly its most violent constituencies like violent demonstrators in Charlottesville whom Trump called 'very fine people.' Some Democrats also could not resist joining in the effort to use the murders to suppress pro-Palestinian speech. Representative Josh Gottheimer, for instance, who is running for governor of New Jersey, promised to sign legislation in New Jersey that would adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's restrictive definition of antisemitic speech, which even its principal author, Kenneth Stern, has called 'an attack on academic freedom and free speech' that 'harm[s] not only pro-Palestinian advocates, but also Jewish students and faculty, and the academy itself.' Meanwhile, legacy Jewish organizations also added fuel to this anti–free speech fire. William Daroff, the CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which consists of 54 of the wealthiest and most influential Jewish organizations in America, wrote on X, 'There is a direct line between demonizing Israel, tolerating antisemitic hate speech in the public square, and violent action.' The Anti-Defamation League's Jonathan Greenblatt relied on that group's ideologically defined, and therefore inflated, statistics to claim, in an essay in Time, that 'last year was the worst for antisemitic incidents since ADL began tracking over four decades ago.' The guilty parties, according to Greenblatt: the 'people who excuse antisemitism as merely 'anti-Zionism,' who dismiss our outrage as an attempt to serve another agenda, and contort themselves into pretzels as they claim a right to free speech.' Jonathan Jacoby, whose Nexus Project promotes a far less politically charged and incendiary notion of what constitutes antisemitic speech, responded to Greenblatt in a phone call with me: 'This is not a time for sensationalism. This is a time to build a coalition against antisemitism and all forms of hate.' Some pro-Palestinian organizations appeared ready to do just that. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called the violence 'completely unacceptable' and said that it does not represent the millions of Americans peacefully supporting an end to U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza.' Jewish Voice for Peace, an intensely anti-Zionist group that often organizes protests on campus, also condemned the killings. I should note that not all pro-Palestinian groups have done so. As of this writing, Students for Justice in Palestine, among the most disruptive of those organizations causing chaos on certain U.S. campuses, had issued no statement whatsoever on the killings. They also had nothing but praise for the October 7 attacks. The ADL published an article titled 'Swaths of Anti-Zionist Movement Legitimize Killings of Israeli Embassy Staff at D.C. Jewish Museum,' but to be honest, the groups mentioned are not ones that your author has ever even heard of, much less concerned myself with their positions. These positions, while morally repugnant, are unlikely to enjoy any influence whatsoever outside the microscopic precincts of their miscreant followers. Ditto the groups with which Rodriguez is supposedly affiliated: the People's Congress of Resistance and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Both are splinter groups so marginal that even most leftists and those dedicated to the Palestinian cause have likely never heard of them. The latter is also closely tied to the ANSWER coalition, whose Chicago branch meetings and demonstrations Rodriquez also apparently attended. Its main contribution to the history of protest since the American invasion of Iraq has been to scoop up protest permits faster than anyone else, forcing liberals and other democratic leftists to choose between joining in demonstrations sponsored by people with whom they disagree or staying home. Most recently, just one day after the Hamas October 7 terrorist attack, a PSL member speaking at an ANSWER rally in Times Square, thrilled to the fact that 'there was some sort of rave or desert party where they were having a great time, until the resistance came in electrified hang gliders and took out at least several dozen hipsters.' Its website, however, does not contain calls to 'globalize the intifada' or other statements that could be reasonably interpreted to be incitements to violence of any kind. Perhaps the best way to prevent the 'dehumanization' of the victims of the antisemitic attack that killed them is to consider their own individual humanity. Yaron Lischinsky was a photographer, a soccer enthusiast, and a 'Messianic Jew,' or what in my youth we called a 'Jew for Jesus,' with beliefs at odds from almost all Christians and Jews, who wished to dedicate his life to diplomacy. His girlfriend, Sarah Milgrim, daughter of a Christian mother and Jewish father, had worked with a joint Israeli-Palestinian NGO called 'Tech2Peace,' designed to provide Palestinians access to tech opportunities. In the past, she participated in the group's trip with 12 Israelis and Palestinians at the planned Jewish-Palestinian village Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam. More recently she dedicated herself to the cause of the Israeli women who were the victims of sexual assault during the attacks of October 7. I'm sure the memories of both of these young people are a blessing to those who knew them. Their murder, alas, will undoubtedly prove a curse to all who seek peace and justice, but especially for the Palestinians, whose need for both is as great as almost any group anywhere on earth, and whose suffering will now be increased as their voices are further silenced. As Republicans and conservative Jewish legacy leaders seek to exploit their tragedy to silence legitimate concern about Israel's treatment of the Palestinians and attack Americans' right to speak up against Israel's horrific war in Gaza, the memories of these two innocents will continue to be tarnished by those who profess to honor them.
