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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Vehicle that fatally hit marathoner Fauja Singh identified, driver to be arrested soon: Punjab cops
The vehicle which fatally hit the world's oldest marathoner Fauja Singh in Punjab's Jalandhar district has been identified and the driver of the vehicle, an SUV, will be arrested soon, police said on Tuesday (July 15, 2025). Fauja Singh was 114, and the ironies could not be more tragic for the legend who got into stride just when others were slowing down. The marathon runner succumbed to injuries on Monday (July 14, 2025) evening after he was hit by the vehicle in his native Bias village while walking down the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway. "We have identified the vehicle from a CCTV footage. It is a Punjab registered Toyota Fortuner. From the accident spot, we recovered some fragments of the vehicle's headlight. After that we tracked down the vehicle. "In the CCTV footage, the part of vehicle, which was found at the accident spot, was missing. It was a left side's headlight fragment. The registration number was readable which we tracked. It's a vehicle whose owners have changed more than once (probably resale)," Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Rural, Harvinder Singh told PTI over the phone. "Now, our teams will nab the driver soon and recover the vehicle," the SSP said. He also said that the CCTV footage over a long stretch of the highway was scanned and a time lag was also noticed when the SUV should have reached from one spot to the other. After the incident, an FIR was registered against unknown driver under BNS sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), police said. Earlier in the day, some villagers said that it was probably an SUV which struck Fauja Singh in a hit-and-run incident. He was tossed 5-7 feet in the air, they claimed. Meanwhile, leaders cutting across party lines condoled the marathoner's death, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on the topic of fitness. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the veteran marathon runner made the Sikh community around the world proud with his long distance running. "Very sad to hear about the death of famous Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh ji. The world's oldest runner Fauja Singh ji, who made the Sikh community proud in the world with his long distance running, will always live in our hearts and memories. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones," Mr. Mann posted on X. Residents of Bias village also mourned the marathoner's death. Mahinder Singh, a villager, said the spot where the accident took place would be about 400 metres from Fauja Singh's home. "It's a highway... He was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to injuries. We were told that an unknown vehicle tossed him 5-7 feet in the air," he said. "He was a very nice person. Everyone respected him a lot," the villager added. Another local Gurpreet Singh said after the vehicle struck Fauja Singh, he was immediately rushed to hospital. "We took him to hospital... The vehicle which struck him could be an SUV. He suffered injuries to head and other parts of body. Entire village has plunged into sadness after his demise. Our village got global recognition due to him," Mr. Gurpreet said. On Tuesday, the Jalandhar police said that efforts are on to trace the erring driver, who had fled after the incident. The last rites of Singh are likely to be conducted after a couple of days, a family member told PTI on Tuesday. "We have many relatives living abroad including in the U.K. and Canada. So, it may take some time before they reach," he said. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the news of Fauza Singh's demise is deeply saddening. "Living a healthy lifestyle and reaching the age of 114, which seems impossible in today's era, he made possible," said Mr. Saini in a post in Hindi on X. "His indomitable energy and message of a healthy lifestyle are a source of inspiration for us all. His life journey will continue to inspire future generations to move forward with discipline, determination, and positive thinking," the Haryana CM said. The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday paid tributes to Fauja Singh. On the concluding day of the special session of the assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh moved a proposal for paying tributes to Singh in the House. Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa and state Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring also condoled the death of the marathon runner. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh ji, the world's oldest marathon runner. At 114, he remained an inspiration for resilience and hope. Punjab and the world salute his incredible life," Bajwa posted on X. In a post on X, Punjab Congress chief Warring wrote, "Saddened over the untimely death of our legend #FaujaSingh Ji. He was an example of grit, determination and perseverance running marathons well past 100 years." "More shocking is that he fell victim to a hit-and-run incident. We never know how long he may have lived more. A precious and an illustrious life has been taken away from us. Hope the culprit is identified and punished," Mr. Warring said in his post. Pargat Singh, Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantt and former Indian hockey captain, said, "Even at the age of 114, he continued to inspire generations with his strength and commitment. His legacy, however, will forever live on in the hearts of those fighting for a healthier, and drug-free Punjab." The widely-admired 114-year-old, whose career as a marathon runner began when he was 89 and propelled him to the status of a global icon, gaining the nickname "Turbaned Tornado" for his endurance and athleticism. Born in 1911 into a family of farmers, Fauja Singh was the youngest of four siblings. He became the first centenarian to complete a marathon, earning multiple records while participating in international events. He went on to run marathons, including the famed ones in London, New York and Hong Kong, and inspire awe for clocking some brilliant timings for a 90-plus man born with weak legs. Among the most memorable of his runs was in 2011 when he turned 100. The invitational meet in Toronto was named in his honour and he broke several world records for his age group. The frail man, who weathered many personal storms with his resilience and "nonchalance", had spent a better part of his running career in Britain and returned to his roots just about three years ago after retiring. Last year, Singh, in a symbolic gesture, joined Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in a walkathon to spread awareness against drug abuse.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Fauja Singh made Sikh community around the world proud: Bhagwant Mann
Agencies Fauja Singh (File Photo) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh, who died in a road accident, made the Sikh community around the world proud with his long distance died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114."Very sad to hear about the death of famous Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh ji. The world's oldest runner Fauja Singh ji, who made the Sikh community proud in the world with his long distance running, will always live in our hearts and memories. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones," Mann posted on Tuesday, a police official from Jalandhar said that efforts are on to trace the erring driver who fled after hitting last rites of Singh are likely to be conducted after a couple of days, a family member told PTI on Tuesday. "We have many relatives living abroad including in the UK and Canada. So, it may take some time before they reach," he in 1911 into a family of farmers, Singh was the youngest of four siblings. He became the first centenarian to complete a marathon, earning multiple records while participating in international began running marathons at an old age, gaining the nickname "Turbaned Tornado" for his endurance and athleticism. He moved to England in the 1990s and later returned to live in his native village in Punjab in recent years where he has been living presently. He was a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Last year, Singh, in a symbolic gesture, joined Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in a walkathon to spread awareness against drug of Opposition in Punjab Assembly and Congress leader, Partap Singh Bajwa also expressed his condolences over Fauja Singh's demise."Deeply saddened by the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh ji, the world's oldest marathon runner. At 114, he remained an inspiration for resilience and hope. Punjab and the world salute his incredible life," Bajwa posted on a post on X, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring wrote, "Saddened over the untimely death of our legend #FaujaSingh Ji. He was an example of grit, determination and perseverance running marathons well past 100 years. "More shocking is that he fell victim to a hit-and-run incident. We never know how long he may have lived more. A precious and illustrious life has been taken away from us. Hope the culprit is identified and punished," Warring said in his post. Pargat Singh, Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantt and former Indian hockey captain, said, "Even at the age of 114, he continued to inspire generations with his strength and commitment. His legacy, however, will forever live on in the hearts of those fighting for a healthier, and drug-free Punjab."
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fauja Singh made Sikh community around the world proud: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh, who died in a road accident, made the Sikh community around the world proud with his long distance running . Singh died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114. "Very sad to hear about the death of famous Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh ji. The world's oldest runner Fauja Singh ji, who made the Sikh community proud in the world with his long distance running, will always live in our hearts and memories. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones," Mann posted on X. On Tuesday, a police official from Jalandhar said that efforts are on to trace the erring driver who fled after hitting Singh. The last rites of Singh are likely to be conducted after a couple of days, a family member told PTI on Tuesday. Live Events "We have many relatives living abroad including in the UK and Canada. So, it may take some time before they reach," he said. Born in 1911 into a family of farmers, Singh was the youngest of four siblings. He became the first centenarian to complete a marathon, earning multiple records while participating in international events. Singh began running marathons at an old age, gaining the nickname "Turbaned Tornado" for his endurance and athleticism. He moved to England in the 1990s and later returned to live in his native village in Punjab in recent years where he has been living presently. He was a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics . Last year, Singh, in a symbolic gesture, joined Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in a walkathon to spread awareness against drug abuse. Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly and Congress leader, Partap Singh Bajwa also expressed his condolences over Fauja Singh's demise. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh ji, the world's oldest marathon runner. At 114, he remained an inspiration for resilience and hope. Punjab and the world salute his incredible life," Bajwa posted on X. In a post on X, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring wrote, "Saddened over the untimely death of our legend #FaujaSingh Ji. He was an example of grit, determination and perseverance running marathons well past 100 years. "More shocking is that he fell victim to a hit-and-run incident . We never know how long he may have lived more. A precious and illustrious life has been taken away from us. Hope the culprit is identified and punished," Warring said in his post. Pargat Singh, Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantt and former Indian hockey captain, said, "Even at the age of 114, he continued to inspire generations with his strength and commitment. His legacy, however, will forever live on in the hearts of those fighting for a healthier, and drug-free Punjab."
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who made her debut at 5, quit films at 21, made a comeback 30 years later, is still winning hearts, she is…
Meet actress who made her debut at 5, quit films at 21, made a comeback 30 years later, is still winning hearts, she is… In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come and go, but there are a few rare gems who stay relevant for years to come, and their timeless presence remains untouched. One such example of this is an actress who ventured into the world of entertainment during the golden era of cinema. She was just 4 at that time, and today, at the age of 67, she is also as relevant, and her presence on the screen still evokes the same magic. Neetu Singh's Early Life and Debut The actress that we are talking about is none other than Neetu Kapoor. Born in a Punjabi Sikh family in Delhi on 8 July 1958 as Harneet Kaur, she entered Bollywood at a very young age. After her dad's untimely demise, Neetu Kapoor stepped into the world of films at just the age of 5. She did her first film, 'Sooraj,' as a child artist in the year 1966. She portrayed the role of 'Baby Sonia'. Her films, like Waaris and Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, got her early recognition. However, she rose to fame after portraying a double role in the film Do Kaliyan (1968). She quickly became a household name, especially after her evergreen children's song 'Bachche Man Ke Sachche. grabbed a lot of attention. Neetu Singh – A sensation In 1973, Neetu Singh appeared as the lead actress in the film Rickshawala, opposite Randhir Kapoor; however, the film failed at the box office. In the same year, her dance number 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' came in 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' brought her into the spotlight and became a superhit. Later, she appeared with Rishi Kapoor in Khel Khel Mein (1975). Their on screen chemistry was widely hailed and recognized and the duo later starred in over 10 hit films like Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhi Kabhi, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Kaala Patthar. Her character as Dr. Salma Ali in Amar Akbar Anthony and the emotional daughter in Kabhi Kabhi became iconic and still resonates with the audience. Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor In 1980, the on-screen romance of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor transitioned into their off-screen love, and both tied the knot. After that, Neetu took a break from the world of entertainment at 21. After 30 years of leap, she made a graceful comeback in Love Aaj Kal (2009), followed by her award-winning performance in Do Dooni Chaar (2010). Later she appeared in Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Besharam, and most recently Jug Jug Jiyo (2022), that also won hearts of the audience like always. Neetu Kapoor's recent work Today, Neetu Singh Kapoor is a proud mother of designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and celebrated actor Ranbir Kapoor. After Rishi Kapoor's demise, Neetu didn't lose her courage. She continued her film journey. From the age of 5 to now, the age of 67, Neetu Kapoor continues to shine. She will be next seen in he upcoming film 'Param Sundari', starring Siddharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.
CBC
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How Late Bloomer represents the breadth of the South Asian experience in Canada
Social Sharing Late Bloomer just wrapped up its second season, and the verdict is in: people love it. The Crave dramedy follows an aspiring content creator named Jusmeet Dutta, who's based on the show's creator and star, Jasmeet Raina (a.k.a Jus Reign). The series loosely mirrors Raina's own experience as a YouTuber and Punjabi Sikh millennial in Canada. Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with journalists Jeevan Sangha and Joyita Sengupta about the acclaim for Late Bloomer and their favourite moments from this season. We've included some highlights below, edited for length and clarity. For the full discussion, listen and follow Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on your favourite podcast player. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube: Elamin: Season two of Late Bloomer is being called the best one yet. Joyita, how did you feel about it? Joyita: I really liked it. I loved the first season, as well. I think the second season is even more ambitious than the first. And like it really leans into the drama side of the dramedy equation, although there are some really funny moments. But I think probably one of my favourite things about Late Bloomer, and specifically Season 2, is that in the canon of North American shows about South Asians, there's often, in my opinion, a huge lack of class representation. I always feel like I keep seeing the same stories about an upper middle class brown person whose parents are a doctor or something, and they want to go to an Ivy League school and blah, blah, blah. And they're made by great trailblazing creators, for sure — and they sometimes centre whiteness in a way that I don't appreciate — but it does speak to some people's experiences. But when it comes to Late Bloomer, you get to see a community that truly doesn't need to centre anyone else but themselves. And in terms of the class part of that equation, you see the first season ended with him [Jasmeet] falling out with his parents, mainly his dad. And now it starts with him living in a basement apartment with a bunch of international students. And there is a bit of tension there because those students are looking at him like, "You could just go home if you wanted to. You keep rocking the boat because you don't know struggle like we do." But then on the other hand, he's hanging out with this girlfriend who comes from a far more privileged and wealthier family, and there is a lot of discomfort around that and how they move through the world as South Asians. And I just think seeing that breadth of our experience from a class perspective? So refreshing. Elamin: Last week, [Joyita] was on this very show, talking about anti-Asian and anti-immigrant sentiments being aimed at Brampton, Ont. — specifically South Asian communities — being stoked by places like 6ixBuzz. Jeevan, what does a show like Late Bloomer offer to that conversation, do you think? Jeevan: I think this episode [Episode 6, which follows an international student who is also a food delivery person] of Late Bloomer, to me, is required reading for everyone in my life. I think that there are so many conversations about international students, about newcomers that are so vitriolic and so aggressive. One scene in that episode — it was very quick, but really important — is, after having the worst day ever, the protagonist of this episode opens his phone, and sees a video that he thinks is fun about folks that are just like him, and opens the comments, and it's just some of the most troubling and disgusting comments that you could ever see. And like any racialized person in Canada, but particularly South Asians in the last few years, know that feeling of seeing something on Instagram about someone in your community and just having to brace for impact. And I think the level of complexity that this episode brings to the international student experience, and presents to Canadians through the extensive research that was done, is so needed in this cultural moment in time. It is urgent to me, so if you haven't watched it please, please, please consider it.
