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Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Indian Express
MiG-29K T-shirts, faith in Army, and a call from Bhole Baba: An unprecedented Amarnath Yatra picks up
The whirring of the helicopter blades breaks the silence in the lush green mountains of Pahalgam. Every few minutes, an armoured vehicle rumbles past, with the personnel inside scanning the crowd. It is palpable that this year's Amarnath Yatra is taking place under the shadow of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, wherein 26 civilians were killed on the picturesque meadows in southern Kashmir. It used to be a celebration where devotees would jibe to EDM remixes of the latest devotional songs. This time, at the Nunwan base camp, the first campsite for the yatris, there is silence – no melodies that sadhus play, no shouts of Bum Bum Bhole. Instead, what's audible is the sound of metal detectors and a loudspeaker that regularly warns pilgrims not to go near the Lidder River, where chances of drowning are high. The yatris navigate through several security measures, including RFID tags that enable facial recognition, a physical pat-down, and bag examination through X-ray machines. The camp is equipped with 550 tents, 17 shops, 300 toilets, and 70 baths, all arranged in a grid, and can accommodate up to 5,500 pilgrims. However, the tents have barely filled up at noon on Friday. Mohammad Shami's three tents remain empty: 'Yesterday, I managed to fill them. I charge Rs 600 for a tent equipped with a bed, an electricity connection, and a blanket.' Durgesh Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, stands alone, his right sleeve pinned to his shirt where his arm should be. Ten years ago, a flour mill accident claimed his limb, but not his determination. 'My group of 30 people have left,' he said. Kumar headed here from Jammu when he was unable to get an RFID tag there. 'There is massive enthusiasm in Jammu. I was not getting a token. But Bhole blessed me with one today. I hope to catch up with my group soon. My wife and two children cried when I decided to come to Pahalgam. But I am undeterred,' he said. Then there's Gautam Mahato, who journeyed from Kharagpur. His white T-shirt, printed in Thailand by his employer, bears his photograph alongside his boss's son, a gift for his work as a contractor. 'My ticket was cancelled six times in the past,' Mahato said, beaming. 'I try every year, but Baba doesn't call me. This year, I got the chance to come.' 'My wife cried a lot. She said, 'Why do you go there when Bhole Baba has stopped you six times?' I told her this time, God has called me, so I will go,' he said. For some pilgrims, the terror attack has become a catalyst for participation rather than deterrence. Anil Kumar from the Ram Mandir Sansthan group in Ayodhya leads 11 first-time pilgrims. 'Humare andar aur ichcha jaagi,' he said. 'We wanted to come to Amarnath because of the terror attack,' said Arjun Jaiswal, another member of the group. The sentiment is echoed by a group of 43 people from Gorakhpur, many wearing MiG 29K T-shirts in support of Operation Sindoor. They have been making this pilgrimage for several years. Sarvajit Gupta (23), from the Gorakhpur group, articulated what many feel: 'I told my family that if the Indian Army is there, then there is nothing to fear. When our family asked us not to go, it lit a fire in our hearts. We decided to rope in as many people as possible. We have come here to show that we won't bow to fear.' At ground zero in Pahalgam, personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Indo-Tibetan Border Police now work alongside local police in intensive frisking operations that can stretch for hours. A BSF constable in dark aviators and a tactical face mask politely declines a family's request for a selfie. 'Maaf karna, authority nahi hai,' he said. This is his third posting for the Amarnath Yatra, and he has watched the security apparatus evolve into something unprecedented. 'There is no scope for any mistake,' the constable said, his eyes scanning the crowd even as he spoke. At the Pahalgam main market, the berry shops, Kashmir handloom stores and tea shops barely have any customers. Three women from Bhopal wait for their husbands to join them here. Lata Kushwaha left her 3-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son with their grandparents back home. Her relative Lakshmi Kushwaha has the same worry; her 13-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter are hundreds of miles away. 'We always go somewhere,' said Priya Kushwaha, the third woman. 'This time, we thought we would go to Amarnath. We went to Kedarnath last year, and we got everything in a single day.' They left in a group of 18, but not all have got their RFID tags. Three days were spent running from pillar to post in Jammu, chasing the elusive registration passes that would grant them access to the holy cave. 'We don't care about the terror attack,' Priya said. 'We just want to do darshan no matter what.' Jahid Azad, the assistant director of the Tourism department at Pahalgam, told The Indian Express, 'We expected the crowd to be pretty low due to the unfortunate terror attack. This time, we were caught by surprise as many yatris came for darshan from the Pahalgam route. But overall, the tourism footfall in Pahalgam has taken a hit. We are preparing a report to enumerate the economic impact of this.' Azad said they were expecting 1,000 yatris per day, but the numbers have gone up to 3,000-4,000. 'From the Pahalgam route, 12,000 pilgrims have left since the yatra began. We have to see how long this keeps up,' he said.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Why did Calcutta HC order Mohammad Shami to pay ₹4 lakh per month to estranged wife?
Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami has been ordered by the Calcutta high court to pay his estranged wife Hasin Jahan an alimony of ₹ 4 lakh per month, including maintenance for the couple's daughter. Mohammed Shami with estranged wife Hasin Jahan.(PTI) This is a significant bump from the ₹ 1.30 lakh per month ( ₹ 50,000 for Jahan and ₹ 80,000 for their daughter) he was ordered to pay by a district court in 2023. Hasin Jahan had originally sought ₹ 10 lakh in total, ₹ 7 lakh for herself and ₹ 3 lakh for her daughter, but the lower court dismissed her request. Why did high order Mohammad Shami to pay a higher alimony and maintenance to Hasin Jahan? In her appeal, Hasin Jahan's legal counsel argued that Mohammad Shami's financial circumstances could support a higher alimony amount. According to his income tax return for the financial year 2021, Shami's annual income was approximately ₹ 7.19 crore, or around ₹ 60 lakh per month. Jahan claimed her combined monthly expenses, including those for her daughter, exceeded ₹ 6 lakh. The judge explained that the figure of ₹ 4 lakhs was decided considering Shami's earnings, his daughter's future, and the lifestyle his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, was enjoying before the two parted ways. 'The opposite party/husband's income, financial disclosure and earnings established that he is in a position to pay a higher amount. The petitioner wife, who has remained unmarried and is living independently with the child, is entitled to a levelled maintenance that she enjoyed during her continuance of marriage and which reasonably secures her future as well as the future of the child," Bar And Bench quoted the judge as saying. The bench said that while the question of granting an excessive amount of alimony and maintenance does not arise, it can not accept a lowball figure, keeping in mind Shami's income. Mohammad Shami married Hasin Jahan in 2014, but the couple separated in 2018 when Jahan filed an FIR against her husband and family, alleging domestic violence and abuse.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
I'm trying my best and managing my workload as much as possible: Mohammed Shami
Mohammad Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami 's fitness status is a topic of discussion ahead of India's Test team selection. The veteran fast bowler has had an ordinary IPL season and is still feeling his way back after a long injury layoff. Excerpts from an interview... Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Are you physically fit to take on the workload of playing a five-Test series in England? I'm trying my best, doing hard work, performing strength exercises, attending practice sessions regularly, delivering maximum numbers of balls in the nets and managing my workload as much as possible. Red ball ke liye workload badhana padega (for red-ball cricket, the workload needs to be increased). The series is right after the IPL. There's also an India 'A' series. So, it is hectic for everybody. Who's that IPL player? With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired, do you feel India will miss out on crucial experience on the England tour? Aaj kal ke cricket mey senior aur junior ka kahan fark hai (the distinction between youngsters and senior players doesn't really exist in today's cricket)! All are mature enough for international cricket these days due to the huge exposure in the IPL. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo The important thing to see is how the team is formed and what combinations are made. So in that sense, mera aur Bumrah ka rahna zaroori hai (it's important for me and Bumrah to be present on the England tour). Leading the bowling unit is important. 'Aggressive but smart': SRH coach Simon Helmot lauds balanced approach after RCB win Are you satisfied with your performance in the IPL so far? No, I am not satisfied. I couldn't deliver what I wanted to. I didn't meet expectations. But still, I feel I can give my best in any format, any time if given the opportunity. What problems does a pacer face while switching from T20s to Tests? If you are smart, I don't think it will take you much time to switch to the longest format. Yes, if we talk about the number of overs, it is just four overs in T20s while a Test requires a pacer to send down 15-20 overs in a day. It takes about 15-20 days of preparation to be fit for Test cricket. How is your stamina? What is your strength in Test matches? It is important to evaluate these things. India vs England Squad Live: India's probable Test squad for England Tour What advice would you give younger pacers like Mayank Yadav who have been struggling with their injuries of late? Injuries will remain a major issue as a fast bowler. It has happened to me, both major and minor issues. You have to be mentally and physically prepared to understand how much workload and stress are affecting you. You need to assess the strain your body is under and when you need recovery. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Mohammad Shami Meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath Amid IPL Duties
Mohammad Shami met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, discussing leadership and sustainable development. Mohammad Shami took time out from his Indian Premier League duties to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Sunrisers Hyderabad speedster revealed he met the CM via a post on his official Twitter handle on Monday, May 19. During the meeting, Shami said he got an insight into CM Adityanath's leadership and vision for the densely populated northern Indian state. Shami also said the Chief Minister provided him with an understanding of his 'compelling roadmap" for the sustainable development of Uttar Pradesh and its people. The experienced cricketer joined the UP CM's hands in his mission to turn the vision into reality, providing open support to his government. 'Today, I had the esteemed opportunity to meet with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath. Our discussions were rich with insights focused on vision, leadership, and the transformative possibilities for our state," Shami wrote in his post, containing a pair of pictures clicked with Adityanath, who has been the UP CM since 2017. 'The CM articulated a compelling roadmap for growth, emphasising sustainable development and social progress. His commitment to empowering communities resonates deeply, inspiring us all to contribute to positive change. It is reassuring to witness such dedication to the betterment of our society, and I am eager to be part of this collaborative journey towards a brighter future for Uttar Pradesh. Together, we can turn vision into reality." Shami met the UP Chief Minister upon his return to UP for Sunrisers' next IPL 2025 game versus the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday, May 19. The 34-year-old, who originally hails from Almohra in Uttar Pradesh, shifted to West Bengal to pursue his cricketing dreams and made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2010-11 Ranji Trophy season versus Assam. He later made his international debut for India in January 2013 against Pakistan. Shami would be eyeing a fruitful return to the field after an extended break afforded to him and the Sunrisers due to the week-long halt the IPL went through following an India-Pakistan military conflict. The tournament had to be suspended on May 8 amid public safety fears and national sentiment. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 19, 2025, 22:32 IST
Mint
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
After Gautam Gambhir, Mohammed Shami receives death threat on email ahead of SRH vs DC clash; here's what report says
Koushik Paul Updated 5 May 2025, 06:57 PM IST Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - April 25, 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Mohammad Shami reacts REUTERS/Stringer(REUTERS) After India head coach Gautam Gambhir, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami became the latest high-profile cricketer to receive a death threat via email. The development came in just before the Sunrisers Hyderabad's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals. Shami is currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. First Published: 5 May 2025, 06:53 PM IST
