Princess Sudhira Sundari Devi Narayan of Cooch Behar chose love over tradition, even though she was betrothed at just 5 years old. She married Alan Mander in 1914 after a fierce stand against her family’s wishes. Their marriage led her to become active in women’s rights and support for Indian soldiers in WWI.
Key Points Indian billionaire Joy Alukkas got snubbed at a Rolls-Royce showroom in Dubai back in 2000. The salesperson told him to check out Mitsubishi instead. Alukkas, who’s a big deal in India and runs the Joyalukkas Group, felt insulted and bought a Rolls-Royce on a whim. He later gave the Rolls-Royce away in a raffle to promote his jewellery business. These days, Alukkas has a bunch of luxury cars, including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan he bought earlier this year. Looma News So,…
Key Points PCB's using AI to pick squads for the Champions Cup. AI will handle 80% of the job, while humans will take care of the remaining 20%. PCB's the first cricket board to openly use AI for selecting players. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is all about being transparent and accountable in picking players. Naqvi wants to fix old problems with player data and selection records. Former cricketers like Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Waqar Younis are on board…
Key Points Naseem Shah's performance in the first Test against Bangladesh raised concerns about his fitness. Bangladesh achieved their first-ever Test win against Pakistan with a 10-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 series lead. Naseem's 'bulging belly' has been a topic of criticism online, with many questioning his fitness for a 21-year-old. The pitch conditions were challenging for fast bowlers, contributing to Pakistan's defeat. Naseem expressed frustration over the pitch conditions and the lack of support for fast bowlers. Pakistan’s recent performance…
Key Points Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest shook things up on WWE Raw by taking on the Judgement Day. After their win, the Judgement Day didn’t just celebrate; they went after LWO members. Mami Ripley and Priest jumped in to protect LWO from more attacks. Mami hit JD McDonagh with a Rip Tide, and Priest slammed Carlito with a South of Heaven Chokeslam. This clash is setting up their mixed-tag match at Bash in Berlin. Looma News On Monday Night Raw, Rhea…
Key Points Olympic champ Viktor Axelsen has shared his workout routine to boost badminton performance. His Instagram reel shows two main exercises: the trap bar lift and Bulgarian split squats/dumbbell lunges. The trap bar lift helps with leg strength and balance, which is essential for those powerful smashes. Bulgarian split squats or dumbbell lunges improve single-leg strength, balance, agility, and can help avoid injuries. Axelsen is pretty active on social media, using it to promote badminton and his career. He recently won…
Key Points Manpreet Singh chats about how Indian hockey’s been rocking lately, including snagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. He says a big shift in mindset and better team vibes have been key to Indian hockey’s comeback. The pandemic turned out to be a silver lining, giving the team a chance to bond and work hard together. Tech upgrades and better fitness routines have also helped the team step up their game. Even though they hit a bump at the World Cup, the…
Key Points Malayalam actor-producer Baburaj is being accused of sexual assault by a junior artiste. Baburaj, who is also the joint general secretary of Kerala's AMMA, says the allegations are false and plans to take legal action. This accusation comes right after other big names in the Kerala film industry stepped down over similar claims. The junior artiste, who wants to stay anonymous, says the assault happened in 2019 at Baburaj's house. Baburaj thinks this claim is part of a conspiracy to…
Key Points Nareshi Meena, a contestant on KBC 16, shared her battle with a brain tumour during the show. Amitabh Bachchan promised to cover her proton therapy costs after hearing her story. Nareshi won Rs 50 lakh on the show, which she’ll keep, and Amitabh Bachchan's team will pay for her treatment. She’s super thankful and happy, with her family and community celebrating her big win. Nareshi plans to use some of her winnings to buy back her mom’s jewelry and maybe…
Key Points For the first time ever, the 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Paris will be held outside a stadium. The event will feature a big parade along the Champs-Elysées and a grand ceremony at Place de la Concorde. Thomas Jolly, who directed the Olympic opening ceremony, is also in charge of this event's artistic direction. Actor Jackie Chan will be carrying the Paralympic flame during the ceremony. Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman will create performances with dancers who have disabilities. There…