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India Today
29 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shefali Jariwala dies at 42: Tributes pour in from grieving fans
Actor Shefali Jariwala, best known for the chartbuster 'Kaanta Laga' and her appearance on 'Bigg Boss 13', has died at the age of 42, reportedly due to cardiac arrest on June 27. Soon after the news broke, fans were left heartbroken and remembered her for her iconic song and her stint on the Salman Khan-hosted reality recalled her close friendship with the late actor Sidharth Shukla, forged during their time together in the 'Bigg Boss' house. Others shared personal anecdotes about having met her, or revisited her interviews where she appeared candid, warm, and full of life. Several fans praised her vibrant personality, calling her 'good-hearted' and a 'pure soul.'advertisementOne fan shared a clip from an old interview where Shefali opened up about her personal life, marriage, and her thoughts on motherhood. The caption read, "Why is it always like we start seeing the good things when the person is gone? Shefali Jariwala was truly a pure soul and a good-hearted woman." Another fan posted a touching image of Shefali and Sidharth Shukla hugging each other inside the Bigg Boss 13 house, writing, "Bigg Boss 13 turned out to be a cursed season. It's heartbreaking for me, as both my favourite contestants from that season, #SidharthShukla and #ShefaliJariwala, are no more. I hope that, just like the moment in this photo, they are hugging each other wherever they are now. They will never be forgotten."As tributes poured in, many expressed shock, sadness, and disbelief over her untimely the reactions here: Shefali was found unresponsive at her residence in Andheri. 'Mumbai Police received information about this at 1 am. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of death is not yet clear,' the police husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead. Her body was later taken to Cooper Hospital around 12:30 am for to the Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) at Cooper Hospital, the body was brought from another facility, and the exact cause of death will only be confirmed after the postmortem report is released.- Ends
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
John Mitchell reveals two Red Roses who could offer scrum-half cover at World Cup
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has revealed that England are looking at wings Claudia MacDonald and Mia Venner as possible options as scrum half cover ahead of naming their squad for the Rugby World Cup on home soil later this year. Mitchell has begun the process of whittling down his wider squad to the 32 names permitted to be named in his group for the tournament, with England's selection set to be confirmed on 24 July. The veteran coach intends to take a split of 18 forwards and 14 backs to the World Cup, leaving positional versatility required in several areas of his squad. Advertisement Predecessor Simon Middleton took only two specialist scrum halves to the last World Cup in New Zealand, with veteran Natasha 'Mo' Hunt a surprise omission with MacDonald covering as the third nine despite operating largely on the wing during the tournament. Injury then struck first-choice scrum half Leanne Infante on the day of the final, leaving the relatively untested Lucy Packer to start at short notice with MacDonald playing half-an-hour off the bench. While the pair produced good performances, Middleton faced criticism for his selection gamble at the time and in retrospect, and Hunt has since returned to seize the starting shirt with Packer now her back-up. Scrum halves Ella Wyrwas and Flo Robinson are both part of the Red Roses training squad but Mitchell has confirmed that he is looking at the options that forgoing a third specialist nine might present. Advertisement 'I've already said that I'm planning on taking an 18-14 split,' Mitchell reiterated. 'That helps us prepare, especially in our units. And that just means that some girls will have versatile roles. Claudia MacDonald may provide scrum half cover (PA) 'It'll be hard on some players in the sense that some specialists might miss out as a result of the versatility that's needed in an 18-14 split. Claudia MacDonald is definitely being looked at as a scrum half option. Mia [Venner] also presents that as well. Mia also presents the versatility as a full-back. The outside backs, you've got to fit six girls into five, so that's going to be a challenging selection, but a good one.' Venner operated at scrum half earlier in her career and filled in impressively while Hunt was in the sin bin during Gloucester Hartpury's Premiership Women's Rugby final win earlier this year. MacDonald, meawhile, has battled back from a career-threatening neck injury to push for a starting place on the wing. Advertisement Throughout his tenure, Mitchell has made an effort to keep players fully informed of their place in the make-up of the squad and likely roles, something he intends to continue ahead of the World Cup. Hunt's omission came as a surprise ahead of the last tournament, with her exclusion reported in the press ahead of the announcement with a delay between Middleton telling his players and the squad being officially revealed. Natasha Hunt (left) is one of a quartet of Red Roses hoping to win a second World Cup (Getty) Mitchell is unconcerned about the prospect of a possible repeat of that scenario, with most players informed of his plans for them after a warm weather training camp in Treviso from 7 July to 12 July. 'I'm not really worried about anything leaking or when it is. I think that we've been pretty consistent. If you look at the group that's come in, the wider group that's part of the group, they know what's expected of them. Advertisement 'They also are aware of the intentions and the purpose of why they're doing things. Eventually, as we get down the track, everyone will know our pool plans as well. So we work on the people that are probably on the fringes first. That's very clear to them what's expected of them. They just need to be ready because if they get that phone call from me, it could be in a World Cup or a match, it could be in a World Cup quarter-final.' Centre Emily Scarratt is hoping to make a fifth World Cup, with flanker Marlie Packer also pushing for selection despite losing the captaincy at the start of this year. England take on Spain and France in two warm-up games ahead of the tournaments, which will both be capped internationals. A renewed list of Red Roses contracts is expected to be confirmed imminently ahead of the tournament.
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New luxury gym studio opens in former dairy
A new luxury fitness studio has opened in Hove. Zone4, a premium fitness studio located on The Droveway, has recently launched in Hove's converted Old Dairy housing development. Its founder, Max Smith, has been a personal trainer for almost 20 years and wanted to create a new fitness space that had "everything under one roof". Max Smith, who has worked in the fitness industry for almost 20 years, wanted to create a fitness space that had everything under one roof. (Image: Newsquest) The studio offers one-on-one personal training as well as small and large group sessions. It also features a variety of high-intensity classes, including Hyrox training, along with Pilates and yoga. Tech is being used by the team at Zone 4 to provide members a tailored experience to help them reach their goals, with some of the classes involving the use of heart-rate monitors. Live data is displayed on studio screens which enables trainers to provide guidance based on each individual's intensity levels. As well as the use of MyZone heart rate monitors and body analysis tools, one of the most unique features of Zone 4 is their dedicated indoor sauna and ice bath room. (Image: Zone 4) Members can choose to use the traditional sauna or infrared sauna. Max said: "The USP, I think, is the higher level of finish and creating a space where people actually want to be. "We're not the kind of gym you dread going to at 6am. "Instead of thinking, 'Ugh, I have to go to the gym,' we want people to feel like, 'This is somewhere I want to go.' A number of classes take place at Zone 4. (Image: Zone 4) 'It is a place with a high quality finish that makes you want to spend more time here.' Much investment has also put into the studio's changing room and shower area which sits on the top floor. Members can make use of the lockers provided and use the dressing area complete with Dyson hairdryers and large mirrors. (Image : Zone 4)When designing the gym, Max envisioned an on site coffee shop that would serve both its members as well as local residents. Flint is the studio's in house coffee shop, which is open every day. Max said: 'We've got about 15 seats out here, which we will slowly be increasing. 'When the sun's out and the music's on in the gym, it's a nice place to relax as we are set back from the road." Flint is the fitness studios in house coffee shop. (Image: Zone 4) Max says the new facility is a space tailored for "serious fitness minds" as well as newcomers. Zone4 is located at Studio 1, Dairy Place, The Droveway, Hove, and is currently offering free taster classes for new members.
Middle East Eye
30 minutes ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli army ‘likely intercepted' rocket fired from Yemen
The Israeli military said in a statement on Saturday that it has 'likely intercepted' a missile that was launched from Yemen. Earlier, we reported that air raid sirens were triggered in many southern Israeli areas after the missile was launched. Since 7 October, the Yemeni Houthi group continues to launch rockets and drones at Israel in support of the Gaza Strip.
Leader Live
30 minutes ago
- General
- Leader Live
Flintshire Council raises flag to mark Armed Forces Day
The ceremony took place at Ty Dewi Sant in Ewloe, with council chairman Councillor Mel Buckley, Armed Forces Champion Councillor David Evans, Captain Wyn Evans from the Reserves, and Army Cadets all in attendance. They gathered to mark Armed Forces Day and to recognise the dedication of service personnel, past and present. Cllr Buckley said: "The UK Armed Forces defend the country and its interests. "Every day of the year they are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security and fighting terrorism. "Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. "We are proud to fly the flag which symbolises our support for the Armed Forces and an opportunity to show thanks in recognition of the sacrifices made by members of our armed forces, whether past or presently serving." READ MORE: How much money Flintshire Council has been given to remove chewing gum from streets The council will reaffirm its support by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant at its July meeting. This pledge aims to ensure that service members and their families are treated fairly and not disadvantaged because of their service. National Armed Forces Day Wales will be held on June 28 and hosted by Monmouthshire County Council.
