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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab CM lays foundation stone of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex
Khatkar Kalan , Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹51.70 crore as a tribute to the freedom fighter. Punjab CM lays foundation stone of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex Paying floral tributes to the legendary martyr Bhagat Singh, the CM said that "Shaheed-e-Azam" sacrificed his life to liberate India from the chains of foreign imperialism. Mann stated that the project will be completed within nine months and will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations to serve the country selflessly. He added that this significant initiative aims to preserve and promote the unparalleled legacy of this great son of the soil. CM Mann, according to an official statement, emphasised that the complex will not merely be a structural monument, but an unforgettable experience as visitors will witness glimpses of Bhagat Singh's supreme sacrifice for the motherland, his intellectual depth, and his courageous spirit. He said that the monument will feature a grand thematic gate, a 350-meter-long Heritage Street connecting the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Museum to his ancestral house narrating the life journey of Bhagat Singh and India's freedom struggle through sculptures, 2D/3D wall art, and mannequins, capturing the essence of colonial-era India. Mann further said that it will also have a 30-meter-high Indian national flag and a 700-seat fully air-conditioned auditorium will also be part of the complex. The Chief Minister announced that a model of Shaheed Bhagat Singh's ancestral home in Lyallpur will be constructed, along with a recreation of his ancestral village on the heritage street. Additionally, he said that "the ancestral home at Khatkar Kalan will be restored and preserved and digital recreation of Shaheed Bhagat Singh's courtroom trial will be developed to take visitors back in time and showcase his revolutionary fervor". Mann further added that the existing library will be modernized and digitized to offer an immersive experience adding that other facilities at the complex will include a Tourist Facilitation Centre, cottages, horticultural landscaping, a musical fountain, and ample parking space. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Bengal cops launch spl helpline for migrant workers facing harassment
Kolkata: Bengal Police on Friday announced a special helpline — 9147727666 — for residents working in other states facing police harassment. Police said they will perform necessary checks and coordinate with police from other states. TOI had reported that Bengal Police received nearly 1,400 such applications and verified 1,000 of them. The verifications have led to release of migrant workers from detention. In a statement on X, Bengal Police said, "We are receiving reports from various sources that many people from Bengal working in other states are facing various problems and becoming victims of harassment. However, those who are affected, or their family members, do not have a clear idea about whom to inform about these problems or how to do so." You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "We appeal to citizens from Bengal who go to work in other states and face any kind of problem, or their families, to immediately inform your local police station. You can also inform the district control room. Additionally, for the convenience of families, we are launching a helpline," state police added. "This number can only be used for WhatsApp. You can send a message with the necessary information, including your name and address. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo We will verify each piece of information and coordinate with the concerned state to take necessary action," they further said. The step coincided with police in Bengal securing the release of a migrant worker in Gurgaon. Najmul Sardar, 23, from Bongaon in North 24 Parganas, was having lunch with his parents on July 20 when cops dressed in plain clothes allegedly barged in, dragged him out of his rental accommodation in Badshahpur in Haryana's Gurugram and bundled him into a police van, according to his relatives. Badshahpur cops said they suspected Sardar and six others of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The young migrant worker was released from police custody on Friday after intervention from the Bongaon police station in Bengal. Sardar's family members said he had furnished both his Aadhaar and voter ID before the police. According to his relatives, police, while detaining Sardar, said they were taking him for document verification. "They said it would take 30 minutes. But nearly four days passed and there was no information of his whereabouts," they said. The situation took a turn for the worse when two of Sardar's co-workers visited the police station to inquire about him and were also reportedly detained. Sardar's family then reached out to relatives and local netas in Bongaon who alerted Bongaon cops. "His parents broke down in despair. We were informed immediately, and we wasted no time in taking action," said Sheikh Sabir Ali, Sardar's cousin. Bongaon police said, "Our team visited his home, gathered all legal documents and contacted officials at Badshahpur police station. Once we presented the necessary proof, Haryana police were satisfied and Sardar was released."
The Guardian
21-07-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Fragrant smoke on a wintry Melbourne night rekindles friendships and evokes memories of home in far-off Kabul
It was one of the rare sunny winter weekends in Melbourne when the air feels nice and warm. I had been avoiding my volleyball group's calls for months with different reasons: work, weather, or just not feeling up for it. But my friends weren't ready to let me drift away. So they all showed up, one by one, at my doorstep. I had no choice but to host them. I rushed around, borrowing extra chairs from my Polish neighbour, setting up tea, fruit and whatever snacks I had. In Afghan culture, hospitality doesn't wait for planning – it kicks in the moment a guest arrives. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Once we were all seated in the back yard, they got straight to it. No small talk. Why had I been skipping our weekly games? Was I losing interest? Their questions came fast, wrapped in jokes but serious underneath. I tried to laugh it off and blamed everything I could think of, but they didn't let up. The time passed quickly, and the sun started dipping behind the rooftops. Just as the air turned cooler and I thought of getting the heater, I noticed a soft, smoky smell drifting in from next door. Firewood. Sardar, the loudest of us, stopped mid-sentence and said, 'Do you all smell that?' We all turned toward it. And just like that, the energy shifted. We were still sitting in Melbourne, but for a moment, we were back in Kabul. The scent – warm, deep, and familiar – hit something in all of us. It was the smell of Kabul winters, of firewood burning in stoves, of homes pushing back against the cold. It reminded me of early mornings when my mother would boil water for tea, and the house would slowly come to life in the glow. In Kabul, firewood smoke wasn't just in the background. It was part of the rhythm of winter. It mixed with the smell of fresh bread and the sound of radio news in the morning. It clung to our clothes, our hair and even our memories. It meant life was moving forward. When I first arrived in Melbourne, I noticed winter felt really cold in a strange and dull way. The heating coming from machines without any scent or sound felt empty. Every drift of the firewood invoked further memories of snowy winters. It brought back to me the sweet memories of Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year – a tradition across Afghanistan, Iran and parts of Central Asia, which is not marked with loud parties but with small, intimate gatherings. Families stay up late with poetry, dried fruit, fresh pomegranates and stories. It's a way to face the darkest night with light, warmth and hope. Sardar remembered sitting around a small fire with his grandparents, reading poems by Hafez, the great Persian poet who believed in love and beauty even in the coldest moments: The long nights of winter will not last forever / The warmth of compassion is the light of the heart. Sign up to Five Great Reads Each week our editors select five of the most interesting, entertaining and thoughtful reads published by Guardian Australia and our international colleagues. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Saturday morning after newsletter promotion And there is Rumi, who taught us that the soul needs warmth just as the body does: Set your life on fire / Seek those who fan your flames. Sitting there with my friends, I realised that memory and meaning can arrive unexpectedly. Sometimes, in a poem. Sometimes, in a smell drifting across a fence. My Polish neighbour had no idea he was reminding a group of Afghans of their homeland, their traditions, their families. Now, each winter in Melbourne, I look for that scent. Sometimes I find it while walking past an old brick home, or near a bakery using a wood oven. Every time, it stops me in my tracks. I breathe it in and close my eyes for a moment. For those of us far from where we were born, memory lives in the details. In sound, scent and small rituals. And in those details, we find pieces of home. That evening, we didn't play volleyball, but we realised what we truly needed; the simple and warm connection of being together. Shadi Khan Said is an editor, producer and journalist who has worked in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Australia
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ajay Devgn had to rescue Deepak Dobriyal on Son of Sardaar 2 set after a woman pulled him to ladies washroom: ‘He plays a woman in the film'
In Vijay Kumar Arora's upcoming action comedy Son of Sardaar 2, Deepak Dobriyal plays a woman. His act was so convincing that people on set actually believed he was a woman in real life. On the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, the film's cast narrated hilarious stories of Dobriyal's experiences on set. Dobriyal's co-star Sanjay Mishra recalled when he saw Kubbra Sait on the set for the first time, he felt relieved that spending time with a 'beautiful woman' would make the experience worth it. 'Khoda pahaad, nikla Deepak Dobriyal,' said Mishra, adding, 'He'd kept everyone on set entertained. They were extra good to Deepak.' The film's lead actor, Ajay Devgn, then revealed Deepak Dobriyal plays a woman in Son of Sardaar 2. 'He makes a beautiful woman, surprisingly beautiful,' said Ravi Kishan, adding, 'He looked like a proper woman. Half of the set was gaga over him. All the tall, foreign henchmen standing behind me were gaga over him.' He even revealed a 6.5-feet Sardar man was even willing to marry Dobriyal. 'The way he made him look, the way he carried himself, he was on a roll for the 40 days of shoot,' added Kishan. Devgn revealed Dobriyal never used to change out of his woman's clothes and wig even when the cast went out for dinner after pack-up. He naturally got the most attention. 'There was a party that evening. My hotel was quite far. The restaurant was in the middle, so I'd end up travelling an hour each side. So I just went there as I was,' explained Dobriyal. Mrunal Thakur, the film's leading lady, confessed she would blush looking at Deepak Dobriyal dressed up as a woman. 'He'd enter the men's washroom dressed as a woman. And we'd stand outside anxiously wondering what would happen to him,' she said. 'The men started screaming,' added Devgn, laughing. Dobriyal then recalled how a woman, who accidentally entered the men's washroom too, held his hand and took him along to the ladies washroom, assuming he's a woman. Devgn had to intervene and say, 'No no no, he's a boy!' Son of Sardaar 2 is a sequel to Son of Sardaar, which was released in 2012. Son of Sardaar was helmed by Ashwni Dhir, and starred Devgn, late actor Mukul Dev, Sanjay Dutt, and Sonakshi Sinha. It revolved around Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh Randhawa (Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after spending years in London to sell his ancestral property, but things take an unexpected turn. The film emerged as box office hit and grossed Rs 161.48 crore with its worldwide collection. Also Read: The Po Po song returns in Son of Sardaar 2 but without Salman Khan; fans call it a masterpiece, praise Ajay Devgn's dance moves Son of Sardaar 2 is produced by Devgn Films, alongside Jyoti Deshpande-led Jio Studios, NR Pachisia, and Pravin Talreja. The cast also features Vindu Dara Singh. It's slated to release in cinemas on August 1.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kavin joins hands with Thandatti director Ram Sangaiah for his next
Actor Kavin, who was last seen in Bloody Beggar, directed by Sivabalan Muthukumar, is all set to collaborate with director Ram Sangaiah of Thandatti-fame for his next film. The upcoming untitled film will be backed by S Lakshman Kumar and Venkatesh of Prince Pictures for the second time after Thandatti. More details about the cast, crew and other details are yet to be announced. Prince Pictures has previously backed several acclaimed films including Singam 2, Dev, Sardar, Kaari, Run Baby Run, Lubber Pandhu and upcoming films Mr X, Mannangatti since 1960 and Sardar 2.
