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Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Taare Zameen Par' was a reply to 'Baghban'': Harsh Gujral's hilarious take wins over Aamir Khan
Stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral brought the house down during a recent performance featuring none other than Aamir Khan in the audience. Harsh delivered a hilarious punchline connecting two emotionally charged films—'Baghban' and 'Taare Zameen Par', in his trademark witty style.. Addressing Aamir Khan directly during the act, Harsh said, 'Jitna bhi bachcha samajh hai na, uski taraf se thank you… 'Taare Zameen Par' pata hai kya thi sir? 'Baghban' ka jawab thi…' Witty remark wins over Aamir Khan The witty remark drew thunderous applause and laughter from the crowd. The 'Taare Zameen Par' actor seems to have enjoyed the humor. For those who have not understood the joke, Harsh's joke cleverly contrasted the central themes of the two films. 'Baghban' (2003) is an emotional story about an elderly couple neglected by their grown-up children. The movie starred Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini in lead roles. Why 'Baghban' connects with 'Taare Zameen Par'? 'Taare Zameen Par' (2007) focuses on the struggles of a misunderstood child. The movie highlighted the importance of parental understanding and emotional support in a child's formative years. This is in contrast to what 'Baghban' was about. Harsh's comment essentially flips the generational dynamic—while 'Baghban' depicted a lack of empathy from children towards their parents, 'Taare Zameen Par', symbolized the emotional needs of children being finally acknowledged by parents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Netizens react The viral clip from the comedy event has struck a chord with fans across the internet. One comment read, "Aamir be like: Pahle dekh leta hu sab has rhe h ya nhi fr kru,: Another one commented, " sahi hai." A third comment read, "What a witty line." Meanwhile, the sequel for 'Taare Zameen Par', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to release on June 20 and the expectations are quite high. Aamir Khan Breaks Silence on 'Boycott Turkey' | Netizens Slam Meeting With Erdogan


India.com
09-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Cheap apples, marble and dry fruits: Why India may not ban Turkish imports despite 'Boycott Turkey' trends
After India was devastated by the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, it launched a series of attacks on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under its Operation Sindoor, which led to rise in tensions between the two countries. While the two neigbours were engaged in the conflict, one of the countries that came in Pakistan's support was Turkey. As a result of Turkey's support to Pakistan, 'Boycott Turkey' trended in India for days and a sense of anger against the leadership of Turkey prevailed in the masses of India. However, this article talks about the reality of reports that say the Indian government is unlikely to impose a full trade ban on Turkey. Multiple media reports say that the Modi government may not ban Turkish trade due to the $2.73 billion trade surplus it enjoys with the country. According to official government data quoted by media reports, India's exports to Turkey in FY25 were worth $5.72 billion and among its top exports, engineering goods amounting to $3 billion contributed the most. Additionally, Turkey also imports petroleum from India. On the other hand, Turkey's exports to India were worth $2.99 billion in the previous fiscal year, which includes fruits, marble, dry fruits, and gold. Reports suggest that India's trade sanctions on Turkey may not be in its best interest keeping in mind the huge trade surplus it enjoys with Turkey. 'We have received a number of representations to ban imports from Turkey. Apple-growers from Himachal Pradesh have sought a ban on apple imports from Turkey. But India runs a trade surplus with Turkey, and we have to keep in mind our exporters' interests too. It (a trade ban) could be a strong geopolitical message, but it's about how far you want to take it,' a government official told The Indian Express. Centre directs IndiGo to end aircraft lease pact with Turkish Airlines In a significant action against anti-India Turkey, the central government recently directed low-cost airline IndiGo to end its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines within three months. IndiGo, which leased and operates two Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines, had a permit until May 31 and had sought an extension from the Civil Aviation Ministry for six months. The ministry has now refused to allow this, as per a report by news agency IANS. (With inputs from agencies)


India.com
06-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Turkey president Erdogan issues shocking order, asks Turkish people to give birth to...
President Erdogan becomes Turkey's new dictator, puts opposition leaders...., ready to change… After the 'Boycott Turkey' campaign, Erdoğan is now grappling with a new crisis. The population of Turkey is consistently decreasing, and the Turkish women's low birth rate has emerged as a huge concern for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Declining birth rates are now being perceived as a threat larger than war. To address this, the Turkish government has launched several measures to promote childbirth and has announced 2025 as the 'Year of the Family.' Last month, Erdoğan stated that the 'Decade of Family' would be starting in 2026. However, his appeal for women to have at least three children and the financial incentives offered to newlyweds may not be enough, as Turkey continues to struggle with a deepening economic crisis. According to the AFP report, Official statistics indicate that Turkey's birth rate has dropped from 2.38 children per woman in 2001 to 1.48 in 2025, which is actually below that of France, the UK, or the US. Erdoğan, a 71-year-old Islamist president and father of four himself, has described this drop as 'a disaster'. Over his 22-year period of office as Prime Minister and subsequently President of the nation of 85 million, Erdoğan has seen the fertility rate fall sharply. He has attributed this to women as well as the LGBTQ community. According to the AFP report, President Erdogan has blamed both women and LGBTQ 'perverts'. Retired academic and feminist activist Berrin Sönmez was quoted as saying by AFP,'Women and LGBTQ individuals are considered the only culprits for the declining population growth rate, with no acknowledgement of political mistakes.'


India.com
27-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Full list of kitchen items which can become expensive if India ends all ties with Turkey
Full list of kitchen items which can become expensive if India ends all ties with Turkey Earlier in May, a war-like situation arose between India and Pakistan. During which Turkey was seen openly supporting Pakistan. Following this, #BoycottTurkey started to trend in India. In such a situation, the question is that if India's relations with Turkey deteriorate, which things can be affected by this? Let us tell you that this can affect many things in your kitchen. If there is a rift in the relationship between India and Turkey, then its effect can be seen on many things including kitchen items. India buys dry fruits and spices from Turkey. In such a situation, if tension arises between the two countries, then spices and dry fruits can become expensive. This tension will have a direct impact on the demand for spices coming from Turkey to India. India buys almonds and walnuts from Turkey. Apple: If media reports are to be believed, every year 1 lakh 29 thousand 882 metric tons of apples come to India from Turkey alone. In such a situation, the effect of the deteriorating relationship between these two countries can also be seen on the prices of apples. Olive oil is now being used a lot in India. India also buys olive oil from Turkey. Olive oil is already very expensive and if relations deteriorate, its prices can skyrocket. Cherry and herbal drinks: If you are fond of eating cherries and drinking herbal tea, then you may have to make a hole in your pocket. Turkish Dishes: These days, the demand for Turkish dishes has increased a lot in India. Turkish dishes like Kunafa and Turkish Kebab have become quite popular in metros like Delhi and Mumbai. The effect of this tension can also be seen on these dishes imported from Turkey. Apart from this, Turkish tea, furniture , carpets, handmade decorative items, linen, silk, marble etc. are imported from Turkey to India. All these things can be expensive.


India.com
25-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Boycott Turkey Impact: One move by India destroys this Turkish company; suffers Rs 17000000000 loss in just 24 hours; company is...
Turkey had backed Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, in which India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Soon, the Boycott Turkey movement in India started growing, thereby leading to a sharp decline in the sale of Turkish goods, causing its nation to face economic setbacks. Moreover, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has urged all Indian universities to cancel academic collaborations with institutions in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. According to an ANI report, in a letter dated May 15, the AIU asked vice-chancellors across India to terminate all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in these three countries. The AIU cited the support extended by Bangladesh and Turkey to Pakistan as the basis for the move. Turkish companies operating in India are also facing the heat due to the Boycott Turkey trend. One such example is Çelebi Aviation, a Turkish ground-handling service provider. Recently, the Indian government revoked Çelebi Aviation's security clearance with immediate effect. According to the news agency PTI report, on May 19, the Centre said the decision to revoke clearance was taken in the interest of national security in light of certain inputs that continuing the services of the petitioner companies would be hazardous in the current scenario. Celebi, operating in the Indian aviation sector for over 15 years and employing over 10,000 people, offers its services at nine airports. The impact was swift and severe: within just two days, the company's valuation dropped by nearly one-third. As per AajTak report, the move has also put the jobs of around 3,800 employees at risk, raising concerns over possible large-scale layoffs. Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) on May 15 revoked the security clearance, days after Turkey backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country. BCAS, in its order, said, '… the security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security.' The security clearance to the company, part of Turkey's Celebi, was given in November 2022. Before this boycott, leading travel companies like EaseMyTrip, MakeMyTrip, and Ixigo issued advisories recommending travelers to avoid visiting Turkey and Azerbaijan. Following the Indian government's decision, Çelebi Aviation faced a sharp financial setback, losing nearly $200 million (approx. Rs 1,700 crore) in just one day. On May 16, the company's shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange fell by 20%, sliding 222 points to close at 2,002 liras. This decline reduced the company's market capitalization by 4.8 billion liras (around Rs 10,700 crores), marking a 30% drop from its 52-week high.