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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
On Pak Nobel Nomination For Trump, Chetan Bhagat's Liquor, Deaddiction Dig
Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat likened Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination for US President Donald Trump to a liquor shop owner opening a de-addiction clinic. Speaking at NDTV Creators Manchester, Mr Bhagat was asked if he wishes to receiver a Booker Prize for his literary works. "Trump is not getting the Peace Prize, I'm not getting the Booker Prize. He (Trump) has said he should have gotten it four to five times by now. I also feel the same (about getting a Booker Prize)," he said. Pakistan's nomination Trump for the Nobel Prize is what Mr Bhagat said amuses him. "How can Pakistan nominate anyone for the Peace Prize? It is like a liquor shop opening a de-addiction clinic. I have not received any (Booker Prize) nomination yet from (Pakistan Army chief) Asim Munir type people. If it comes, then maybe I will get it," he joked. During the chat, Mr Bhagat also supported Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3. He said, "I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn't cut his hair... He still became a star. It's not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious." The 2 States author said that a film does not belong to just an actor, but the hundreds of people that work on it. "Even if you have an issue with Diljit, penalising those people is not fair, so much money has gone into it. Banning a film is too much. You don't like the film, don't watch it. The calls for his boycott are highly unfair," he said. Speaking to NDTV on the sidelines of the event, the author was asked about his opinion on the most overrated book. "I'm thinking... It's mine. If I say someone else's, I'll get beaten up," he quipped.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
'Trump can say bye to that Nobel Peace Prize - you can't take one mid-airstrike'
In a twist worthy of a political soap opera, Pakistan nominated Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, only to slam him harder than a bunker-busting bomb, less than 24 hours later, for attacking Iran. Islamabad had heaped praise on the convicted felon for brokering a truce between India and Pakistan after the Kashmir massacre, calling his role a 'decisive diplomatic intervention'. But by Sunday, the tone had flipped faster than a reality show confession. After Trump launched airstrikes on Iran, Pakistan condemned the attack as a 'serious violation of international law' and scolded him for undermining the very peace they'd just tried to reward. Turns out, it's hard to hand someone a Peace Prize while they're mid-airstrike. *** A Texas woman is behind bars after allegedly marrying her ex-boyfriend... without him. Kristin Marie Spearman, 36, is facing felony stalking charges after police say she convinced a pastor to sign off on a wedding sans groom, then filed the certificate with the county clerk - all without her ex's knowledge. The 42-year-old man told police he discovered he was hitched when he found a copy of the marriage certificate in a surprise package from Spearman. Turns out he thought the wedding was off. She apparently thought otherwise and made it official. *** The Tuscaloosa Police Department has a mystery on its hands, and this time, it's not just meddling kids. According to officers, someone dressed head-to-paw in a full Scooby-Doo costume broke into the Quick Stop store in Duncanville over the weekend. The shaggy suspect then made off with cash and coins... but, bafflingly, no (Scooby) snacks. Cops shared surveillance stills of the cartoon caper and asked the public for help identifying the culprit. They're hoping it doesn't take a whole Mystery Machine crew to crack the case. No word yet on whether Fred, Velma or Daphne were involved. *** Graduation at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School this weekend might look more like a glitch in the Matrix - 30 pairs of twins are crossing the stage among 500 pupils. The suburban Long Island school has become a hotspot of double trouble, with some of the twins knowing each other since nappies, thanks to a local twins club. Many still go on family holidays together. *** New York has battled rats since the 1700s, and judging by recent sightings, the rodents are winning. Enter Suzanne Reisman, the city's unlikely rat whisperer. She runs the Garbage & Rats in NYC walking tour, bravely guiding tourists through Gotham's grimiest corners with facts, humour, and zero fear of twitchy tails. Think of her as a Pied Piper but with hand sanitiser. *** Breckenridge ski staff got a frosty surprise during post-season cleanup - 780 pounds of rubbish emerged from the melting snow, including a vintage iPod Nano and even a message in a bottle. Frozen in time, the haul was found during the resort's Mountain Cleanup Day. Turns out, what happens on the slopes... sticks around until spring.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The abusive language Trump used publicly against Israel
'How ridiculously fawning must you be to get Trump's attention?' 'I would say, on a scale of one to ten, ten.' 'Right, and we achieved that exalted level when we recommended Trump for a Peace Prize.' 'Hey, he got the Indians to back off…' 'Our air force with Chinese weapons achieved that.' 'I agree, but the Indians are saying it's a pause, so I reckon our recommendation has merit. Besides don't forget he also got a ceasefire going between Israel and Iran and need I add the abusive language he used publicly against Israel warning them to turn their planes around which they did…' 'Agreed, and that showed the true power of a US President on the Israelis – power that was never ever exercised by anyone ever and…' 'Hmmm, true, just for that alone I would award President Trump with which ever award he fancies….' 'Nobel Prize for literature? The abusive language he used merits…' 'Don't be facetious. He is my kind of a President.' 'What about President Zardari?' 'Next question. You know our government's recommendation to the Nobel Prize committee pales into a distant third place when we compare it to the fawning message sent by the NATO head Rutte surrounded by the SAR's who have imposed what 18 sanctions against Russia.' 'SAR's?' 'Sanctioners Against Russia, and building a false narrative that Russia's economy is suffering, though data released by the international agencies that the West heads proves otherwise.' 'Right anyway eighteen is a good number, our eighteenth amendment supported by President Zardari's party not only gave up the president's power of dissolving assemblies back to parliament but coupled with the National Finance Commission award also laid the foundation of devolution and…' 'Implementation is still either pending or shall we say deferred and this has been going on since 2010.' 'Hmm, hallelujah to our parliamentarians – considering that they are considering the 27th amendment which has been deferred due to some court cases that are continuing…' 'Hallelujah indeed.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Republican Lawmaker Ridiculed After Declaring 'No One is More Deserving' of a Nobel Peace Prize Than Trump: 'What Peace?'
A Republican Representative is being mocked by social media users online after proclaiming that President Donald Trump is the most deserving nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Georgia Representative Buddy Carter appeared on Newsmax's Wake Up America program, where he shared his sentiments. "Thanks to his actions, he has brought peace here. He has brokered this peace deal, and I would submit to you that there's no one more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than Donald J. Trump," Carter began. "Here is someone who is achieving something that has been attempted by other people for years. I mean, let's face it, Barack Obama won a Peace Prize for giving speeches, and Donald Trump, he's delivered, he's actually taken action and brought about peace and he deserves it more so than anyone else I can think of," he continued. "I mean this should be a slam dunk. Think about what he's done, he's trying to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, he has achieved brokering peace in the Middle East, the Abraham accords, everything he's done. Everyone wants to say he's a warmonger, it's the opposite. He wants peace. He wants economies to thrive and he understands how important this is," he concluded. Social media users found Carter's rhetoric laughable, pointing out reasons why they believed the 47th President did not deserve the prestigious award. "For doing what? What peace? Where?" said one. "Does he think that it's a 'piece' prize, where blowing things to pieces (or allowing them) qualifies him for nomination?" joked another. "Key word, PEACE. Not seeing any," added a third. "You nominating trump for a Nobel peace prize IS the travesty. Really think Iran is giving up? What happened to him ending the Ukraine conflict in one day. Wasn't he also going to end the war in Gaza?" a fourth noted. "Dropping bombs = Nobel Peace Prize. Ok. Interesting," said another. Carter nominated the President for the award himself, revealing that he wrote a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee suggesting that Trump should receive the award for brokering the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel earlier this week. Carter believed Trump deserved the award "in recognition of his extraordinary and historic role in brokering an end to the armed conflict between Israel and Iran." Originally published on Latin Times
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Pakistan condemns Trump's bombing of Iran - a day after nominating him for Peace Prize
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Pakistani Shi'ite Muslims carry posters of their leaders as they attend what they call 'down with Israel rally', following the Israeli strikes in Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro Pakistani Shi'ite Muslims attend what they call 'down with Israel rally', following the Israeli strikes in Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro Pakistani Shi'ite Muslims walk over the posters depicting Israel and U.S. flags as they attend what they call 'down with Israel rally', following the Israeli strikes in Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro Pakistan condemns Trump's bombing of Iran - a day after nominating him for Peace Prize ISLAMABAD - Pakistan condemned on Sunday the strikes ordered on its neighbour Iran by Donald Trump, a day after Islamabad had said it would nominate the U.S. President for the Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan on Sunday said Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities violated international law and that diplomacy was the only way to resolve the Iran crisis. 'The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran is deeply disturbing. Any further escalation of tensions will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond,' Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Also on Sunday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and 'conveyed Pakistan's condemnation of the U.S. attacks," a statement from the Pakistani leader said. Pakistan's information minister and the foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on the apparent contradiction in the country's positions over the weekend. In Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, thousands marched in protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. A large American flag with a picture of Trump on it was placed on the road for demonstrators to walk over. The protesters shouted out chants against America, Israel and Pakistan's regional enemy India. Pakistan on Saturday said it was nominating Trump as "a genuine peacemaker" for his role in bringing a four-day conflict with India to an end last month. It said he had 'demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship'. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
