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Daily Tribune
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
UAE's Para Dressage Program Receives International Recognition
A groundbreaking initiative launched by the Amiri Stables in Abu Dhabi has received international recognition from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), marking a major milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower athletes of determination. The 'Program for Enhancing the Performance of People of Determination in Horse Dressage,' launched earlier this year, is already making headlines with the inclusion of two Emirati athletes—Fatima Al Balushi and Wafaa Al Dahmani—who have successfully completed their official international classification with the FEI. This paves the way for their journey toward the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Fatima (31), who was born with spina bifida, has been classified as Grade III, while Wafaa (also 31), who suffered paralysis from polio in her early childhood, is now classified as Grade II. Both women, from Ras Al Khaimah, joined the intensive training program in April and have since been undergoing weekly sessions at the Princely Stables. The program includes hands-on riding lessons, simulator sessions, physiotherapy, mental coaching, and nutrition guidance—all tailored to help athletes reach peak performance. As part of their journey, Fatima and Wafaa traveled to the UK in June to undergo their official classification at Wellington Riding. During their stay, they also participated in international competitions, including the CPEDI International Dressage Competition and the ICED Horse Show for People of Determination, where they trained and interacted with members of the multi-gold medal-winning British para-equestrian team. Dr. Russell McKechnie-Guire, the program's Technical Director and an expert in equine dynamics, praised the athletes' dedication. 'This was a significant moment. FEI classification is essential for international competition, and watching Fatima and Wafaa achieve this so early in the program was remarkable. They've shown real drive and professionalism.' The initiative remains open to other Emirati athletes with disabilities who wish to explore the world of dressage. The program aims not only to develop competitive riders but also to build confidence, resilience, and international sporting presence for the UAE. Laura Richardson, Performance Director at Amiri Stables, shared her pride in the team's progress: 'Fatima and Wafaa's determination is inspiring not just to the equestrian community, but to the nation. In just two months, we've reached our first major milestone on the road to Los Angeles 2028.' The Amiri Stables continues to invite aspiring athletes of determination, as well as sponsors and partners, to be part of this inspiring and historic journey toward the Paralympics.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fatima's Sana Shaikh's latest saree look is basically a love letter to Bollywood fashion
Fatima Sana Shaikh is out and about promoting her upcoming film Aap Jaisa Koi (hitting theatres July 11), and if there's one thing she's proving, it's that no one wears a saree quite like her. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Timeless, elegant, and effortlessly chic, Fatima is giving us major retro-Bollywood vibes with her latest look, and honestly, we're obsessed. Styled by Namrata Deepak, Fatima showed up at the trailer launch in a stunning gulkand pink satin silk saree from Raw Mango, and it was nothing short of dreamy. The colour? Absolutely radiant. The fabric? Pure luxury. And the detailing? Spot-on. With delicate floral zardozi embroidery and mogra-inspired motifs lining the palla like a dainty toran, the saree screamed elegance with a side of desi drama – perfect for wedding season or your next fancy dinner invite. She paired the drape with a sleek sleeveless blouse in the same delicious pink hue, keeping things refined but flirty. It's the kind of saree that doesn't shout, but subtly demands attention with its rich texture and shine. And when Fatima twirled in it? Chef's kiss. Of course, no desi glam look is complete without a little sparkle. She amped up the glam with statement earrings and rings from Amrapali and Tribe by Amrapali, just the right touch of bling to balance that understated saree glow. Her makeup was soft and fresh – think dewy base, muted tones, and that subtle shimmer on the eyes that catches the light just right. And don't get us started on the hair. Fatima's long, cascading tresses are basically a love letter to vintage Bollywood. The saree + long hair combo? A match made in glam heaven. She even dropped some gorgeous stills of the look on Instagram, and we couldn't double-tap fast enough. Fatima's love for sarees isn't new. From her retro Pero look in Metro In Dino opposite Ali Fazal to this pink perfection, she's been quietly building a solid saree game. Whether it's a bold colour or a delicate embroidery moment, she knows how to make six yards look like pure magic. Long story short? Fatima Sana Shaikh isn't just an actor to watch, she's fast becoming a saree style icon, one dreamy drape at a time.
The Hindu
17 hours ago
- The Hindu
Pink buses offer safe ride to women in Bihar
Vidya Kumari, a college student and a resident of Asiana More in Patna, looked excited as she travelled in the recently launched pink government buses for women. Unlike her usual rides to school on auto rickshaw and regular buses, now she feels safer and comfortable. The pink buses have features such as panic button, GPS tracking and CCTV cameras for the safety of passengers. 'This is my first ride on the pink bus and I am really enjoying it. This bus is not crowded like other city buses, and only female passengers are travelling. On numerous occasions, on seeing the crowd in the bus, I have avoided boarding it, instead waiting for one that is not crowded. But I hardly got any. Now that they have started the pink bus services, I have decided to take them for my rides,' said Ms. Kumari, who pursues from R.P.S College in Patna. Fatima, a Class 12 student at Patna Muslim High School and a resident of Rajabazar, who travelled on the pink bus for the first time, called it a 'super' experience. 'Travelling with male passengers is sometimes uncomfortable; many times, I have faced hardships while travelling in other passenger vehicles. I came to know about the pink bus on Instagram and have asked my friends as well to try it out,' Ms. Fatima said. She also opined that the journey would be more pleasant and comfortable during summer if the buses are air-conditioned. 20 buses across Bihar On May 16, 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched 20 pink buses in six cities of Bihar to provide a comfortable ride to women passengers. Apart from Patna where eight buses have been launched, four run in Muzaffarpur, and two each in in Gaya, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur and Purnia. Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of women in the State, the pink bus services, running on CNG, are dedicated to women, and the responsibility of operating them has also been given to women, including conductor. Initiated by Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) Limited, the services offer rides at affordable fares ranging from ₹6 to ₹25 based on the distance covered. The pink bus has 22 seats. Men can easily make out that these buses are only for women as BSTRC has placed a big board with a message 'Kewal Mahilao Ke Liye' (Only for Women). Every bus is equipped with a mobile charging point under the seat and has a digital display informing passengers of the destination. The range of fares is displayed inside the bus for the convenience of passengers. The buses run between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. In Patna, six buses run between Kargil Chowk and Danapur and two buses between Kargil Chowk and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) covering all important destinations, including government offices, colleges and schools on the Bailey Road. In Muzaffarpur division, the pink buses run from town to Kesaria and Chakiya in East Champaran district, apart from running in the city. In Gaya, the services run between Gaya Depot and Magadh University and also between Gaya Depot and Central University Tekari. In Purnia, the bus runs between Kasba and Rani Patra from Harda bus stand. From Darbhanga, two buses are operated to Madhubani, and in Bhagalpur, the services run up to Mayaganj and Sabour Krishi College from Champa Nagar and Jagdishpur respectively. Pink crew In these buses, drivers and conductors have a pink dress code. Drivers are men because there are no women in Bihar holding the licence of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV). However, conductors are women. Rubi Devi, conductor of the pink bus going towards Danapur, expressed happiness about the job she has got. 'It's been more than one month as conductor, and passengers travelling in the bus are very friendly. This service has also given me an opportunity to earn a livelihood for my family. This is my job and I have been given training in issuing tickets from the electronic ticketing machine (ETM),' Ms. Devi said. Anil Shao, driver of one of the pink buses running in Patna, said that he has a big responsibility of dropping women passengers at their destination safely. When the service was launched, Transport Minister Sheela Kumari had also expressed happiness over the service, thanking the Chief Minister for the initiative. Atul Kumar Verma, IAS officer and administrator of BSRTC, while speaking to The Hindu, said several other plans are in the pipeline to make the pink bus ride more comfortable and accessible. Plans in the pipeline 'We are going to start monthly passes for girl students and working women. Apart from existing facilities, we are also planning to provide sanitary pads and contraceptive pills in a kit. The response so far has been very positive and energetic. Apart from (ensuring) women safety, it is also an attempt to empower women,' Mr. Verma said. Asked about women drivers, Mr. Verma said, 'In Bihar there is not a single woman holding the HMV licence. However, in the days to come, we will go for women who have Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence and train those who are willing in operating HMVs.' A team monitors the pink bus services in every division. Mamta Kumar, assistant regional manager (ARM) of Patna division, said, 'If anyone presses the panic button, the message comes to me and also goes to the police.' She has two other officers supporting her in monitoring the bus service – Kumari Birbala as nodal officer and Pallavi Singh as assistant nodal officer. Push for passes Explaining the process to obtain the monthly pass, Ms. Kumari said, 'To get an online pass, one has to apply through 'Chalo Mobile App'. In this, working women will have to upload their Aadhaar card and photo, while students will have to upload their college ID card along with their Aadhaar card and photo.' Online passes will be issued in one day whereas offline passes will be given on the spot, for which an additional ₹20 will have to be paid. Working women will have to pay ₹550 and girl students will have to pay ₹450 for the pass. Special camps are being organised in all the women's colleges in Patna to spread awareness on the monthly passes for the pink bus. For this, Patna Women's College and J.D. Women's College have been identified. The best part of these buses is that it is not necessary to stop for a ride at the bus stop; whenever any girl or woman raises her hand in the middle of the road, the bus will stop for them. Under BSRTC, 811 buses of various types, including Volvo AC and Non-AC and sleeper, run across Bihar in different routes. A DG(Director General)-rank police officer posted in the police headquarters said that multiple cases of eve teasing on the general buses go unreported. Sometimes, the police receive calls on the helpline 112 with regard to rude behaviour by male passengers but the families of the girls concerned seldom show courage to lodge a complaint due to social stigma. The police officer said that the initiative of the Bihar government will prove boon for female passengers and will allow them to take rides without fear.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Dating Rumours, Fatima Sana Shaikh And Vijay Varma Attend Umrao Jaan's Special Screening
New Delhi: Fatima Sana Shaikh's latest Instagram post has everyone talking. The actress has shared pictures and a video from a fun night out at Umrao Jaan's special screening. What caught everyone's attention is that the album features Fatima's rumoured beau, actor Vijay Varma. The opening frame features Fatima sitting on Rekha's lap. Next, we see a selfie. Jackie Shroff, Tabu, Vijay Varma and Fatima making goofy faces as they pose for the lens. Sharing the pictures, Fatima Sana Shaikh wrote, 'Watched Umrao Jaan on the big what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekha ji appeared, all of us gasped. Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! It's impossible to look away. I am in love with her. She is magic. And it was beautiful to see the industry come together to celebrate her.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) Fatima Sana Shaikh and her Ul Jalool Ishq co-star Vijay Varma's dating rumours have been making the rounds for quite some time now. At the trailer launch of her film Aap Jaisa Koi with R Madhavan, Fatima was asked to share her thoughts on romance. She said, "The idea of equality of love is where two people respect each other, and they will listen to each other and won't deny it. I think that is an equal relationship now, and compromises need to be made by both. When you come into a partnership, you work towards the relationship without losing yourself. I think that is the way to have a successful relationship." Fatima also opened up about working with R Madhavan. "I liked the story of the film, it's an honest story. I've never played a layered character like this in a love story. Who wouldn't want to work with Madhavan? I was so excited about working with Madhavan,' she concluded.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Umrao Jaan premiere: Fatima Sana Shaikh shares pics with Vijay Varma from the event amid their swirling dating rumours
Bollywood's grapevine is abuzz with rumours of a hot new couple in tinsel town. This time, it's Fatima Sana Shaikh and the newly single Vijay Varma . The two versatile and very gorgeous stars will soon be seen sharing the screen space in Ul Jalool Ishq. Ahead of its release, the actors were recently spotted together at a Mumbai cafe, and the fans soon speculated that 'something is cooking. ' These rumours come only months after Vijay's alleged breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia . Though Fatima, amid the dating rumours, confessed to being single, her latest pictures with Vijay Varma from the Umrao Jaan Premiere have again added fuel to the reports. The pictures not only feature Fatima and Vijay, but also the star of the event, Rekha. The post actually has a series of pictures and videos from the screening where Fatima and Vijay were seen posing with other Bollywood celebs. Sharing the same, on her handle, the 'Metro In Dino' star wrote, 'Watched Umrao Jaan on the big screen.. and what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekhaji appeared, all of us gasped. Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! it's impossible to look away. I am in love with her ♥️ she is magic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo And it was beautiful to see the industry come together to celebrate her." Check out the post here: Are Fatima and Vijay dating? Be it the 'Dangal' girl or the 'Darlings' man, none of the actors has confirmed their relationship status. However, as aforementioned, it didn't stop the detective fans from joining the dots, mapping their every move, tracing back to their shared background at FTII. Many others believe that the love bloomed reportedly on the sets of their upcoming movie Ul Jalool Ishq. Vijay was previously linked to his 'Lust Stories 2' co-star Tamannaah Bhatia. Their relationship caught a lot of spotlight, but they tried to keep their reported breakup a hush-hush affair. On the other hand, at the trailer launch of her upcoming movie 'Aap Jaisa Koi' ft. the 'Shaitaan' fame R. Madhavan, Sana was asked if she has someone special in her life. The actress humorously replied, 'No one is there. No good guys. They exist only in films."
