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India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress used to hate Raj Kapoor, earned Rs 1 for her first movie, became a star, faced poverty, died a lonely death, she was...
Bollywood has seen various superstars who, without any doubt, left a lasting impact on the audience. Similarly, there is one actress who became famous for her name, which apparently turned into a haircut. If this doesn't ring a bell, then let us tell you — we are talking about none other than the late actress Sadhana. Sadhana was one of those actresses whose pictures were displayed at many barber shops and beauty parlours — why? Because of the haircut people requested, which eventually was named after the actress. Born in Karachi on September 2, 1941, Anjali Shivdasani, popularly known as Sadhana, moved to Bombay with her family at the age of 7 during the Partition of India. Sadhana was born into a family of actors. Sadhana's father was the elder brother of actor Hari Shivdasani (actress Babita's father). She is the aunt of Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. During her college days, Sadhana's family faced financial troubles. Sadhana always knew she wanted to be an actress. Her inspiration was Nutan, and she was also a big fan of Dev Anand. As a teenager, Sadhana appeared as an extra in the chorus group and danced alongside Raj Kapoor in the song Mur Mur Ke Na Dekh, Mur Mur Ke from Shree 420 (1955). Paid Rs 1 for a Film Did you know that Sadhana was paid only Rs 1 for a film? Yes, when she was 15, she was approached by producers who cast her in India's first Sindhi film titled Abaana (1958), and for that, she was paid Rs 1. Sadhana's Retirement and Death Sadhana fell in love with Simla director Ram Krishna Nayyar. The duo were together until Ram passed away in 1995 due to asthma. In the late 1960s, Sadhana developed thyroid-related health issues, for which she underwent treatment in Boston. She later retired in 1974. If reports are to be believed, Sadhana suffered from eye problems due to hyperthyroidism. In her final years, Sadhana battled illness and had to undergo emergency surgery for a bleeding oral lesion. She passed away on December 25, 2015, at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai after being admitted with a high fever. Tragically, Bollywood's beloved Mystery Girl died a lonely death.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hundred years: All-India chess
'The Stateman's' Simla correspondent wired to that paper on June 15: The All-India Chess Championship tournament has come to a successful conclusion at Chail. It is considered an important event in the history of chess in India, both from the point of view of the number of players engaged, and the high quality of games exhibited, which showed that chess players in India, given time and opportunity, can hold their own against the international players of the West. All the entrants were guests of His Highness, the Maharaja of Patiala, who distributed the prizes to the winners.
News18
06-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Simla Agreement Is Dead, Says Pakistan; No, It's Not, Says Pakistan Again
Last Updated: Pakistan's foreign office has rejected its defence minister Khawaja Asif's claim that 'the Simla Agreement is now a dead document' A day after Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif termed the 1972 Simla Agreement 'a dead document", the country's foreign ministry moved swiftly to clarify that no official decision has been made to revoke any bilateral agreements with India, including the landmark pact. Asif's controversial remarks were made during a televised interview on Tuesday, when he asserted that India's 'unilateral actions", particularly the 2019 revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, had rendered the Simla framework obsolete. 'The Simla Agreement is now a dead document. We are back to the 1948 position, when the United Nations declared the Line of Control a ceasefire line," Asif claimed, linking it to the first India-Pakistan war. He further suggested that the bilateral structure envisioned by the agreement had collapsed, necessitating future disputes to be addressed via multilateral or international mechanisms. However, the very next day, a senior official from Pakistan's foreign office contradicted Asif's bold claim. While acknowledging that recent developments, including India's precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had indeed triggered internal discussions in Islamabad, the official stated unequivocally, 'At present, there is no formal decision to terminate any bilateral accord." The official indicated that all treaties, including the Simla Agreement, remain operational. This quick damage control by the foreign ministry signals an attempt to prevent further diplomatic complications and maintain a semblance of consistency in Pakistan's foreign policy. The Simla Agreement is a peace treaty signed on July 2, 1972, in Simla (now Shimla), India, by then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It came in the immediate aftermath of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which resulted in India's decisive victory and the creation of Bangladesh. Key provisions of the agreement include: Line of Control (LoC): It converted the 1971 ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir into the Line of Control, which both sides agreed to respect and not alter unilaterally. Normalisation of Relations: It laid out steps for progressively restoring and normalising relations, including resuming communications, travel, trade, and cultural exchanges. No Use of Force: Both governments committed to refraining from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of each other. Asif's comments, particularly referencing the 2019 Article 370 revocation and even questioning the Indus Waters Treaty, reflect Pakistan's ongoing frustration with India's decisive moves in Kashmir and the heightened tensions following recent cross-border incidents. (With agency inputs) First Published: June 06, 2025, 17:28 IST
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Simla Agreement not dead': Pakistan distances from bold claim; defence minister's foot-in-mouth moment
A day after Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif declared the 1972 Simla Agreement 'a dead document,' the country's foreign ministry clarified that no decision has been made to revoke any bilateral agreements with India, including the landmark pact. A senior foreign office official, while responding Asif's comments, said that while recent developments have triggered internal discussions in Islamabad, there has been no formal move to scrap existing agreements with New Delhi. 'At present, there is no formal decision to terminate any bilateral accord,' news agency PTI quoted the official as saying. He indicated that all treaties, including the Simla Agreement, remain operational. The clarification comes amid heightened tensions following the recent Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Pakistan had threatened to review the Simla Agreement in the aftermath but had not made any official moves until Asif's televised remarks stirred speculation. During a televised interview on Tuesday, defence minister Asif said that India's "unilateral actions", particularly the 2019 revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, had rendered the Simla framework obsolete. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'The Simla Agreement is now a dead document. We are back to the 1948 position, when the United Nations declared the Line of Control a ceasefire line,' Asif had claimed. 'Whether the Indus Waters Treaty is suspended or not, Simla is already over,' he added. Asif also suggested that the bilateral structure had collapsed and that future disputes between India and Pakistan would need to be addressed via multilateral or international mechanisms. However, the foreign office's statement effectively distanced the Pakistani government from the defence minister's remarks. The Simla Agreement, signed in 1972 in the aftermath of the Indo-Pak war, outlines key principles meant to guide peaceful bilateral relations and resolve disputes through dialogue. Hostilities between India and Pakistan flared again in early May, with Pakistan attempting retaliatory attacks on Indian military posts from May 8 to 10. These were met with a firm response from India. A ceasefire understanding was eventually reached after talks between the two countries' directors general of military operations on May 10.
The Print
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Pakistan defence minister declares Simla Agreement ‘dead', says disputes to be dealt with ‘multilaterally'
The remarks come amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours, and following the military hostilities along the LoC and International Border last month in the wake of the launch of Operation Sindoor by India in retaliation to the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack. The minister told a private television channel Wednesday that Pakistan has reverted to the position held in 1948, when the United Nations recognised the Line of Control (LoC) as a ceasefire line rather than a de facto border. 'The Simla Agreement is now a dead document. We are back to the 1948 position, when the United Nations declared the LoC a ceasefire line, following the ceasefire and resolutions,' he said. New Delhi: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared the 1972 Simla Agreement 'a dead document', signalling a return to a multilateral approach to the Kashmir dispute, and a departure from decades of bilateral engagement with India. Pakistan no longer considers the bilateral framework with India viable and 'going forward, these disputes will be dealt with multilaterally or internationally', Asif said, citing strained relations. Asif also cast doubt on the durability of other longstanding agreements with India—'whether the Indus Waters Treaty is suspended or not, Simla is already over.' Signed in the aftermath of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Simla Agreement was intended to serve as a cornerstone of peaceful dispute resolution between the two nations, committing both to resolving issues via bilateral dialogue—a principle India continues to uphold. Asif also addressed Pakistan's nuclear posture, asserting that the country remains on high alert. He said that nuclear weapons would only be considered in the event of a 'direct threat' to Pakistan's existence. Speaking about the rising regional tensions, the Pakistan defence minister warned that the threat of conflict with India remains real. 'Pakistan does not seek war, but if it is forced upon us, our response will be stronger than ever before.' He revealed that Islamabad had consulted with key regional and international stakeholders, including Gulf allies and China, and had briefed the United Kingdom and the United States on the situation. 'Some of our friends in the Arabian Gulf have talked to both sides,' he said, without naming any countries. (Edited by Mannat Chugh) Also Read: Amid India's bid to fix onus for Pahalgam, Pakistan made vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism panel
