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CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship
Gold medalist Rhiannan Iffland of Australia, center, flanked by silver medalist Simone Leathead of Canada, left, and bronze medalist Maya Kelly of the United States pose after receiving their medals following the women's 20m platform final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How A Stunt By Amitabh Bachchan Going Wrong On Coolie Set Left Him "Clinically Dead"
New Delhi: In 1982, actor Amitabh Bachchan suffered a near-fatal injury on the sets of Coolie during the shooting of an action scene in Bengaluru. What Happened A mistimed punch during a fight sequence with actor Puneet Issar led to severe internal injuries, which left Amitabh Bachchan 'clinically dead' for a brief period. The incident shocked the entire nation and had a lasting impact on both actors involved. In an earlier interview with Digital Commentary, Puneet Issar opened up about how the incident changed the course of his career and life. "People were quite scared of me after that incident. They said he is an 8th-degree black belt holder. People created theories and assumptions. They said, 'Agar itna halka punch bruised Amitabh Bachchan so badly then....(what if he uses all his potential)," he said. The accident left Puneet jobless for nearly six years, and he recalled how difficult it was to find work again. He added, "That was maybe my churning period. It made me a better actor and human being." Puneet also said the incident taught him who his real friends were. "Irrespective of the phase, people learn a lot. I learnt to be patient and humble. One second changed my life from a 21-year-old who was signed as the main villain against Amitabh Bachchan, had 10 films in his kitty to someone who suddenly lost all his films. People suddenly forgot that I was a Gold Medalist from actor's studio and a trained artist. I was a professor of language and diction. All this vanished, I suddenly became a 'fighter'. From then, I only received such roles, and to make ends meet I had to take that up. I was married after all." Puneet Issar, who later gained fame for playing Duryodhana in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, said the Coolie incident made him stronger. "Bad times will come, but I couldn't afford to lose my focus", he said. What Did Amitabh Bachchan Say About The Incident Amitabh Bachchan, too, has spoken about the incident in his blog. Describing the critical moments after the injury, he wrote: "I went into almost a haze and a coma-like situation. Within five days of coming into Breach Candy, I had another surgery and didn't come out of that one for a very, very long time and I was clinically dead for a couple of minutes. Then Dr Wadia, who looked after me and is an absolute life-saver, just said 'I'm going to take a last chance' and he started pumping cortisone/adrenaline injections into me one after another almost, 40 ampules of it, with the hope that something would happen and then I got revived."
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Degrees & selfies …Graduating with memories for life
Indore: The serene campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore, came alive with emotions and celebrations as students gathered for their convocation ceremony, marking a pivotal milestone in their academic journeys. In the fading light of the day, the air was filled with a blend of nostalgia and excitement as graduating students, donned in traditional attire, prepared to embark on new adventures while cherishing the memories created over the past few years. The campus buzzed with laughter and chatter as students reminisced about their time spent. For many, the journey was not just about the pursuit of knowledge but also about the friendships forged during late-night study sessions and spontaneous adventures. Madhav Mukund Kadam, a BTech (CSE) and the President of India Gold Medalist, said, "The late-night auction sale was a fitting end to our time here. I waited two years for a good deal on a bicycle from a senior—it was more than just a bike; it symbolised our journey together. From old hard disks to books and shoe racks, everything in that sale represented a chapter of our lives that we won't experience again." Parents watched proudly from the sidelines, capturing every moment of their children's achievements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like لماذا قد تناسب عقود الفروقات على العملات الرقمية محفظتك الاستثمارية IC Markets تعرف على المزيد Undo Rupali Deshpande, the mother of a BTech student, said, "We arrived a day early to visit the temples in Ujjain. It's not every day that we come to Indore, so we wanted to make this moment special. Our child's success is indeed a blessing, and we are so grateful." Students also took this opportunity to show their appreciation for their families. Many treated their parents to Indore's famous cuisine, creating memories around tables filled with laughter and love. As time slipped away, students said the late-night badminton matches and casual gossip sessions would be missed dearly. Madhu Trivedi, an MTech (CE) Gold Medalist, said, "I lived the best time of my life at IIT Indore. The campus is stunning, but it's the memories of playing badminton with friends after classes that I will cherish most. Those moments of open conversations about everything and anything were priceless. "
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton berates cops as she's arrested for DUI
Shocking bodycam footage shows star Olympic gymnast Mary-Lou Retton fighting with officers as they arrested her for a DUI. The video obtained by Daily Mail shows the 57-year-old incredulous and slurring her words moments after she was arrested in her home state of West Virginia in May. Retton, wearing a yellow T-shirt, burgundy shorts and flip-flops, told officers that she had simply been out to 'get her nails done' and appeared shocked that she had been pulled over. She told officers that they were 'too old to know who she was', before admonishing them for daring to arrest her because she's 'West Virginia's first daughter'. Despite being told multiple times to listen, the gold medalist admitted that she couldn't stand with one leg in the air for nine seconds in the newly released footage. Retton can be seen rolling her eyes when asked to conduct the tests, before adding: 'This is ridiculous, I'm a gold medalist.' One cop quipped that she should be good at the tests, which Retton responded by smiling and saying: 'Yeah! I mean upside down.' She hurried through the straight-line walk, failed to keep her head still while tracking the officer's finger and stumbled each time she tried to lift one leg into the air. After stumbling through her sobriety tests, Retton shot back, 'No, I did not,' when the officer informed her that she had failed all three. Leaning against a car with her arms crossed and a smirk on her face, she doubled down on her denial, muttering: 'Come on,' and 'Oh my God.' She even called the officers 'crazy' after refusing to take a breath test at the scene. When told she was being taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, her jaw dropped as she asked: 'I'm going to have to go to jail?' As officers handcuffed her, Retton became increasingly distressed, yelling, 'No I'm not!' and continuing to protest as they placed her in the back of the squad car and transported her to the station. The gold medalist, once dubbed America's sweetheart, at one point admonished the cop saying, 'he's too young to know who I am', right after stating the arrest would be good for the 'book.' And just before entering the police station, Retton reinstated her importance by declaring she was 'West Virginia's first daughter'. Retton was hospitalized in the ICU in 2023 with a rare pneumonia that she said scarred her lungs and forced her to use oxygen tubes to breathe. Footage from the Fairmont City Police Department shows her oxygen tank had run out at the time of her arrest, but the ex-athlete initially refused medical help when offered. 'F*** that', she told officers when offered a different supply of oxygen. 'Put me in the cell. Y'all are terrible. I nearly died from double pneumonia. 'I'll die here and you guys will live with that. I'm crazy right now I'm so lightheaded.' When she was offered extra oxygen she declined and said: 'I'll die in your cell.' An officer filling out the arrest paperwork said 'we don't want that', but Retton replied twice 'Yes, you do.' Retton appeared at Marion County Magistrates Court in Fairmont after the arrest, entering a no-contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge, receiving a $100 fine - the standard punishment for a first-time offense. The shocking lead-up to her bleary-eyed mugshots began when highway police pulled her over and found her slurring her words behind the wheel of her Porsche. 'I stayed near the car to see if it was still swerving, and it was,' she added. Ralston said she stayed behind Retton's car so she could get the license plate number and car type and then she called the police. Once cops arrived on the scene, they noted she had a 'screw top container of wine' on the passenger seat of her car when they approached her. Court documents obtained by revealed that Retton had 'the odor of alcohol ' coming from her while sitting in the driver's seat of her still-running car. Retton, who wowed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, winning a gold medal, two silvers and two bronzes, failed all three phases of the standard field sobriety test and refused a roadside preliminary breath test, as well as a secondary chemical test of her blood. Regardless of her refusal, she was charged in Marion County for 'driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs,' according to court records. She was released after personally posting a $1,500 bond. It would take a month for Retton to issue an apology, telling People Magazine after her June 10 court hearing: 'I take full responsibility for my actions,' 'What happened was completely unacceptable,' she added through her attorney Edmund Rollo. 'I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down and for that I am deeply sorry. 'I am determined to learn and grow from this experience and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I truly appreciate your concern, encouragement and continued support.' In addition, she asked for 'privacy as she moves forward with her personal and professional life'.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Faith Kipyegon will try to become first woman to break 4-minute mile in Paris
FILE - Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) FILE - Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, celebrates after winning the women's 1500-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) FILE - Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, celebrates after winning the women's 1500-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) FILE - Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) FILE - Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, celebrates after winning the women's 1500-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) PARIS (AP) — Triple Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will try to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes later Thursday in Paris. Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic 1,500-meter champion from Kenya, is already the world-record holder in the mile and 1,500. She will need to shave at least 7.65 seconds off her world record time of 4:07.64. Advertisement It was more than 71 years ago when British runner Roger Bannister became the first man to eclipse four minutes in 3:59.4. 'I want this attempt to say to women, 'You can dream and make your dreams valid,'' she said. 'This is the way to go as women, to push boundaries and dream big.' Kipyegon set the women's mile world record nearly two years ago during a Diamond League meet in Monaco. To improve it, Kipyegon will need to run each of her four laps an average of about two seconds faster. The 31-year-old athlete won her third straight 1,500 Olympic title in Paris last August. A month before that, she broke her own 1,500 record on the same track where she will run on Thursday at Stade Charléty. Advertisement She will be wearing the latest innovations from Nike, from her aerodynamic track suit to her spikes. It's unclear how many pacemakers will accompany Kipyegon during the Nike-sponsored event dubbed " Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile." ___ AP sports:
