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News18
3 minutes ago
- Entertainment
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ICYMI: Sonam Kapoor's Birthday Wish For Twin Souls Arjun Kapoor, Samyukta Nair
The carousel opens to a group photo featuring Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Samyukta Nair, taken during a family function. As Arjun Kapoor celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday, Bollywood stars poured in their wishes for the actor. Among them, a standout tribute came from his cousin Sonam Kapoor, who shared a heartfelt post dedicated to both Arjun and her childhood best friend, Samyukta Nair. Her post featured a series of unseen pictures, offering a nostalgic glimpse into cherished moments with her cousin and close friend. The gallery opens to a group photo featuring Sonam, Arjun and Samyukta, taken during a family function. Dressed up in traditional outfits, the trio exuded ethnic charm in the snap. For the next photo, Sonam picked a gem from her wedding diaries. It shows the besties lovingly hugging each other, with Sonam dressed in bridal red lehenga. Moving on, there is a sweet photo of Arjun and Sonam, again from Sonam's wedding festivities. The final frame is an enchanting one as it showcases Sonam and her husband Anand Ahuja, posing with Arjun, who is standing between them, smiling brightly. Along with the carousel, Sonam wrote, 'Happy birthday to my twin souls, Arjun Kapoor, Samyukta Nair. Love you both." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) Arjun Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor share a close bond, often cheering each other on, whether it's a family gathering, professional endeavours or even public appearances. Their camaraderie is proof of a strong familial connection. Earlier this month, when Sonam Kapoor celebrated her 40th birthday, Arjun Kapoor made sure to mark the occasion via a playful and heartfelt message for his cousin. Celebrating the actress' iconic style, Arjun opined that Sonam would be the 'glam goddess with sass powers" in the Kapoors' clan version of the Avengers. Along with a rare childhood photo featuring himself and Sonam as little kids, Arjun wrote, 'If there was a Kapoor clan 'Avengers' she would be the glam goddess with sass powers Happy Birthday @Sonamkapoor! Stay fabulous and I will try keeping up with your fashion game." When Sonam and Arjun had appeared together in an old season of Koffee With Karan, the actress spoke at length on their relationship and the kind of bond they share with each other. She said, 'Arjun and I are 15 days apart. I have pictures of us always together. We were in the same class. We have literally always been together. So, there is a point where it is love which is unconditional." On the work front, Arjun Kapoor was last seen in Mere Husband Ki Biwi. On the other hand, Sonam's last screen appearance was in Blind.
News18
13 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
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13 minutes ago
- Sport
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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Team India Leaves The Edgbaston Cricket Stadium Post Practice Session
Team India completed their practice session ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham. Players focused on net sessions and fielding drills to fine-tune their preparations. After an intense training period, the squad left the venue together. The second Test is crucial for India as they look to build momentum in the series and manage player workloads effectively to stay competitive against England. and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: : vs ENG, India vs England, 2nd Test, Birmingham Test, Edgbaston Stadium, Team India practice, Team India training, India cricket team, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Cricket highlights, Test series, India England Test, Cricket updates, IND vs ENG live, Cricket news, BCCI, India squad, England cricket, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj, Cricket match preview, Test cricket, IND ENG 2025 series
France 24
14 minutes ago
- Politics
- France 24
Thousands protest calling for Thai PM's resignation
A Cambodian elder statesman leaked a call meant to sooth a border spat between the two nations in which Paetongtarn called him "uncle" and referred to a Thai military commander as her "opponent". A key party abandoned Paetongtarn's coalition, accusing the 38-year-old dynastic premier of cow-towing to Cambodia and undermining Thailand's military, leaving her teetering with a slim parliamentary majority. Around 4,000 demonstrators filled roads ringing the capital's Victory Monument, waving Thai flags and cheering for speeches interspersed with live music. The crowd was mostly senior-aged and led by veteran activists of the "Yellow Shirt" movement -- which helped oust Paetongtarn's father Thaksin in the 2000s -- as well as one of his former allies now among his harshest critics. "I'm here to protect Thailand's sovereignty and to say the PM is unfit," said 70-year-old protester Seri Sawangmue, who travelled overnight by bus from the country's north to attend. "After I heard the leaked call, I knew I couldn't trust her," he told AFP. "I've lived through many political crises and I know where this is going. She's willing to give up our sovereignty." Thailand has seen decades of clashes between the bitterly-opposed "Yellow Shirts" who defend the monarchy and military and the "Red Shirts" backing Thaksin, who they consider a threat to Thailand's traditional social order. Jamnong Kalana, 64, said she was once a "Red Shirt" but had now changed her colours and was demanding Paetongtarn's resignation. "I feel full of pain when I see a fellow Thai who doesn't love the country like I do," she said. Make-or-break court cases Authorities said more than 1,000 police and 100 city officials had been deployed for the event which remained peaceful early on Saturday afternoon. Paetongtarn was visiting Thailand's flood-hit north but before departing Bangkok she told reporters: "It's their right to protest, as long as it's peaceful". The prime minister has been battered by controversy and abandoned by her largest backer the Bhumjaithai Party after her phone call with Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen leaked earlier this month. Tensions between the countries have soared after a border dispute boiled over into violence last month which killed one Cambodia soldier. Next week, both Paetongtarn and her father face legal battles that could reshape Thailand's political landscape. On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court will decide whether to take up a petition by senators seeking her removal over alleged unprofessionalism. That same day, her father is set to stand trial on royal defamation charges linked to decade-old remarks to South Korean media. Paetongtarn took office less than a year ago after her predecessor was disqualified by a court order and her father returned from exile after 15 years. She is the fourth Shinawatra-linked figure to become prime minister following her father, aunt and uncle-in-law.
France 24
14 minutes ago
- Politics
- France 24
Record crowds expected at Budapest Pride march in defiance of Orban's ban
A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orban 's ruling coalition amended laws and the constitution earlier this year to prohibit the annual celebration, justifying his years-long clampdown on LGBTQ rights on "child protection" grounds. While Orban has been emboldened by the anti-diversity offensive of US President Donald Trump, his own initiatives have drawn protests at home and condemnation from the EU and rights groups. The nationalist leader on Friday said that while police would not "break up" the 30th edition of the Pride march, those who took part should be aware of "legal consequences". Despite the risk of a fine, more than 35,000 people are expected to gather at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) near Budapest's city hall, an hour before the march begins. Ministers from several EU countries, and dozens of European lawmakers are expected to attend in defiance of the ban, reminiscent of that in Moscow in 2006 and Istanbul in 2015. "We're not just standing up for ourselves... If this law isn't overturned, eastern Europe could face a wave of similar measures," Pride organiser Viktoria Radvanyi said. Freshly installed cameras Earlier this week, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called on the Hungarian authorities to reverse the ban. Thirty-three countries have also spoken up in support of the march. While parade organisers risk up to a year in prison, attendees can face fines up to 500 euros ($580). The latest legal changes empower the authorities to use facial-recognition technology to identify those who take part. Freshly installed cameras have appeared on lamp posts along the planned route of the march. However, opposition Budapest mayor Gergely Karacsony has insisted that no attendee can face any reprisals as the march -- co-organised by the city hall this time -- is a municipal event and does not require police approval. "The police have only one task tomorrow, and it is a serious one: to ensure the safety of Hungarian and European citizens attending the event," Karacsony said during a briefing with visiting EU equalities commissioner Hadja Lahbib. Far-right groups have announced multiple counterprotests along the planned route of the procession. Justice Minister Bence Tuzson this week sent a letter to EU embassies cautioning diplomats and staff against participating because of the police ban.
