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BBC News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Eid on Tour event comes to Leicester city centre
A free pop-up event aiming to celebrate Eid and share the festival to wider audiences is to be held in on Tour will take place at St Peter's Square in the Highcross Shopping Centre on Saturday and Bilal Khan, who is also behind the Halal Food Festival which tours the country, said the event is about taking Eid "across various cities, bringing that energy and showcasing it to other cultures as to how exciting it is for us".The event will feature 14 street food stalls, performances from a Nigerian drummer and Middle Eastern Dabke dancers, as well as artisan stalls. Eid on Tour runs from 09:00 BST to 20:00 on Saturday and 11:00 to 17:00 on Khan, who was born and raised in Leicester, told the BBC: "The Halal Food Festival has been running for four years."This is the first year that we actually introduced Eid on Tour, because we were doing the food festivals and people were asking for more events, free entry events."And we were like, 'right, how can we give something back to the community?'"He said the event was "not specifically for Muslims, to be quite honest, it's for all the other cultures to come and get involved to come and see and get a get a flavour of what we're about on weekends".
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
3 from Malda die in Kerala house collapse
1 2 3 Malda: Three Malda youths, working as labourers in Kerala's Thrissur, were killed as the building they were residing in collapsed due to heavy rain on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 6am, when they were getting ready to leave for a construction site. The victims were identified as Rahul Sk, Rupel Sk and Alim from Baishnabnagar, all aged between 19-20 years. Rahul and Rupel both hailed from Pardeonapur village while Alim was from neighbouring Kumbhira. Rahul's father Firoz Sk said this was the first time his son had left the state. The three were part of a group of construction workers from Baishnabnagar who went to Kerala after Eid. There were 17 labourers in the building when the middle portion caved in. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
IIT-Bombay trespasser may have stayed on Powai campus last year too, suspect Mumbai police
Mumbai: Police and security agencies investigating the motives behind the illegal stay of a Mangaluru youth, son of a garment dealer, within the IIT Powai campus from May 29 to June 17, were puzzled by how he accessed the campus twice during his 17-day presence without being detected by security. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bilal Ahmed Teli, 22, attended ten lectures on artificial intelligence (AI) despite having only completed the tenth grade and holding a diploma in web designing. Initially, Powai police charged him with criminal trespass under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and served notice on June 19. However, the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai police registered a fresh FIR against Teli on June 24 and arrested him under sections for impersonation, cheating, forgery, criminal trespass, and the IT act. Investigators also discovered 22 email IDs created by Teli and are determining their purpose. They are verifying a tip-off that he gained entry to the campus last year and stayed for almost a month. The case was transferred to the CIU amid growing suspicions regarding Teli's intentions. Although Teli maintains he was merely "obsessed with having the IIT tag on his résumé," officials are investigating whether there is more to his elaborate infiltration. Police found several pictures and videos of the campus on his mobile, raising suspicions that he sent them to certain individuals. They have sent his mobile phone to extract its contents and the Internet Protocol of his mobile phone. Police have also informed his parents, who visited him on Thursday. During the probe, officials from Powai police and the CIU discovered Teli's entry in the guest entry book at the IIT gate at 9:39 am on May 29. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Teli made a total of three calls from his mobile on May 29 before he gained access through the main gate after his third call of one minute and 36 seconds to the control room helped him gain entry. To confirm the details, the team verified his claim of calling and found that it takes four minutes. However, there was an entry in the log book maintained by security at the gate, but the mobile number he provided was fake," said a police officer. Teli arrived in Mumbai from Surat on May 26 and attempted to access the campus on May 26 and 28 May before succeeding on May 29. He exited the campus on June 7 to travel to Surat to meet his cousin for Eid celebrations before returning on June 10 and re-entering the campus. "Although he did not disclose his method of entry, police determined his location through his call network and tracked his presence on campus since the afternoon of 10 June. He was apprehended by an IIT staff member when he was found in the lecture room. His presence went unnoticed until June 17, when Shilpa Kotikal from the Credit Department spotted him inside lecture hall LH-101. She had previously raised an alert on June 4 when he entered her office without permission and fled when questioned. Despite her complaint and the circulation of CCTV footage to campus security, Teli had slipped through the cracks," said the officer. Teli's phone and laptop have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to retrieve deleted data and trace communications. "We are trying to find out who he was in touch with and whether he was acting under someone else's instructions," said a senior officer. "His digital activity and movement across cities appear suspicious, especially for someone who claims he was only here to learn." The officer added that posing as a student, Teli attended lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, slept in vacant hostel rooms and lounges, and freely roamed the high-security campus without any formal admission. The case is being examined by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) amid growing suspicions over Teli's intentions.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Puja Banerjee breaks silence on the money extortion controversy; says, 'Going through the toughest time of our lives…'
TV couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma, who recently made headlines after opening up about the financial fraud they went through, are now facing serious allegations themselves. The couple has been accused of several grave charges by Bengali film producer Shyam Sunder Dey. His wife, Malabika, has reportedly filed an FIR against the couple for extorting money. Puja has now reacted to the accusations against her and Kunal. Puja Banerjee took to her Instagram handle and penned a long note responding to the allegations. She mentioned that she is going through the toughest time and expressed gratitude to those who have been supporting them. The post read: 'Going through the toughest time of our lives. To those who are standing by us—we will be forever grateful. And those who believe in the lies spread against us—God bless them too. I believe in God, and you know.' Bengali producer Shyam Sunder Dey and his wife, Malabika, recently made several serious accusations against Kunal and Puja. They alleged the couple was involved in money extortion, physical assault, and more. Meanwhile, Puja and Kunal had previously revealed that they were victims of financial fraud and had lost a substantial amount of money. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Puja earlier shared, 'We are talking about this today because during Eid, I had posted a video on my Instagram handle, after which we have been receiving a lot of calls asking what has happened. So, we want to share it with you all. These past 2–3 months have been extremely difficult for us, and we have no idea what will happen next. We have been victims of a fraudulent financial scam and lost a huge amount.' Talking about the scam, Puja elaborated, 'We have to start from zero, and we won't give up. We don't want to give up. We lost all our savings in this fraud. All we want is your support and prayers. We believe in God.' Kunal added, 'We are part of an industry where our livelihood is connected to you all. If our work isn't watched by you, then it has no value. You all are our family, and you need to know that we got cheated by someone. '
Pink Villa
21 hours ago
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- Pink Villa
Alia Bhatt pays an ode to 'living legend' Rekha after watching Umrao Jaan, see heartfelt POST for 'ReMaa'
Legendary star Rekha's stardom and aura remain unmatched! Years have passed, but the actress was and is one of the celebrated stars of Indian cinema, owing to her contributions. One of her most iconic films, Umrao Jaan, is now rereleased in theaters, allowing a new generation to experience real art on screen. On June 26, a grand screening of the film was held, which was graced by several celebs, including Alia Bhatt. Alia has now paid her tribute to Rekha in a sweet post. Alia Bhatt pays tribute to Rekha On June 27, Alia Bhatt shared several photos from the screening of Umrao Jaan. In this post, she paid an ode to the veteran actor, Rekha. She dropped a candid snap with the star and penned a sweet note for her. Alia wrote, "An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa." In this picture, Rekha is all smiles as she poses beside Alia. Here's Alia Bhatt's PICS with Rekha Alia wowed everyone at the gala event by wearing a stunning sheer purple saree. Known for her impeccable sartorial choices, she once again proved to be a fashionista with her traditional outfit. To complete her look, the Brahmastra actress paired the gorgeous saree with statement earrings, a matching clutch, and adorned her style with a black bindi. About Umrao Jaan's screening Umrao Jaan was originally released on January 2, 1981. Helmed by Muzaffar Ali, the movie featured Rekha in the lead role. After several years, the film was re-released in theatres on June 27. At the grand screening night, several celebrities, including Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Asha Bhosle, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Khushi Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Hema Malini, and more, marked their presence to celebrate superstar Rekha's legacy. About Alia Bhatt's upcoming projects Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in Jigra, has numerous projects in her pipeline. She is currently filming her upcoming spy thriller Alpha, alongside Sharvari. In this film, the actress is said to have a special dance number. Additionally, Alia will also be featured in Love and War. Helmed by the respected filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the actress will play the female protagonist in this movie. Along with Alia, Love and War also features Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. The film is slated to hit the screens during Eid 2026.
