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Quote of the day by Sean Connery: ‘If you start thinking of your image…you’re in a trap. What’s important is that you’re doing the work that’s best for you,’ the ‘James Bond’ star’s words of wisdom on not caring about what other people think Sean Connery, one of the industry’s most revered names, always prioritised what he wanted in life as an individual. Over his 50 years in cinema, with over 90 acting credits before his official retirement in 2012, the actor featured in some of the most iconic films of all time. From ‘Mr. From the ‘James Bond’ franchise…
The number of executions in Iran has risen since the start of the West Asia war, which broke out on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran’s judiciary announced the execution on Sunday of a man who was convicted of running over several police officers with his car during anti-government protests in January.”Shahram Sadeghi, sentenced to death for having carried out an operational action in support of the Zionist regime and the United States, was executed this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said.Also Read | Iran announces execution of two anti-government protestersIt added…
File photo: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress over a controversy surrounding the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party’s Independence Day event, accusing it of insulting the national song and alleging that the incident was driven by “vote-bank” politics.Addressing a rally in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had asked party workers to stop the rendition while it was being sung at the Congress headquarters on Saturday.“Look at their (Congress’s) shamelessness. The anthem Vande Mataram was being…
Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said had left at least one person dead. In posts on Telegram, Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov said that an 83-year-old man had been killed, with several more injured in Podolsk, where he said a warehouse belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries had been struck. He said damage had been caused at several other sites, including at a warehouse in the town of Domodedovo, close to one of Moscow’s main airports.…
A new case was filed against seven individuals, including two BJP corporators, following a clash. AMBERNATH: The political clash between BJP and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in Ambernath has taken a fresh turn, with Shivaji Nagar police registering a fresh case against seven people, including two BJP corporators, on the complaint of an MNS worker who was injured in the incident.The latest case was registered on Sunday on the complaint of Suhas Ghag, a relative of MNS Ambernath city chief Shailesh Shirke, who was also injured in the clash. Police have booked BJP corporators Abhijit Karanjule and Pawan Walekar…
Dipke alleged that Abdul’s father was killed after he and his family were attacked by men allegedly linked to the BJP. KOLKATA: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has extended support to Abdul, a student in West Bengal who visited the government school where he once studied, and called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for his father’s death.In a post on X, Dipke said Abdul had gone to inspect the school after speaking out about the condition of government schools. Dipke alleged that Abdul’s father was killed after he and his family were attacked by men allegedly…
During the day, shoppers had to queue up for bag searches – a custom that Ervine grew up believing was the norm. “I remember my mummy taking us over to her sister’s in Liverpool and I think I was probably about 10 or 11 at the time,” she recalled.”When they took us into a shop, the first thing myself and my brother did was we put our arms out to be searched.”I remember her saying: ‘No, no, we don’t do that here’,” she laughed. Ervine, whose husband is an ex-leader of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP), now works for an…
Novak Djokovic struggled with the heat and humidity as he fell to a shock defeat by Argentina’s Thiago Tirante.The 24-time Grand Slam champion dropped on to his hands and knees and took a medical timeout during the second set before eventually losing 2-6 6-4 6-4 to the South American, who is ranked 50th in the world.”It was not an enjoyable match for me, for sure,” Djokovic said. “The way I felt. Not the first and I guess not the last time, but it is what it is.”Djokovic, 39, the world number five, was making his first appearance since losing to…
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)Daily Prediction says,The day encourages emotional settling, and you may feel noticeably lighter once a home matter, family interaction, or long-pending domestic issue begins moving in a practical direction. There can be comfort in familiar surroundings today, whether that means sharing a meal with loved ones, attending a gathering, rearranging a room, or simply enjoying some peace after recent pressure. Family support may be stronger than you have been assuming, so do not hesitate to accept help or advice when it is offered. An elder or parent figure could provide useful perspective on a practical decision. Gemini…
How to clean grout naturally: 7 easy ways to remove dirt and stains There’s a particular kind of despair that sets in when you notice just how grey your once-white bathroom grout has become, especially when you realise mopping over it for months did absolutely nothing. Grout’s rough, porous texture is brilliant at holding tiles in place and terrible at resisting dirt, soap scum, and mould, which is why it darkens faster than the tiles around it no matter how often you clean the floor. The good news is you don’t need harsh, fume-heavy commercial cleaners to sort it out.…