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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:AACAY) Short Interest Down 45.5% in NovemberWhen you conjure up an image of visiting Paris , there are likely a few scenes that flood your imagination. Maybe you think of visiting Notre Dame or driving past the Arc de Triomphe. Perhaps you imagine strolling around the Louvre or gazing at the twinkling Eiffel Tower at night. But at some point, you’re likely going to think about sitting outside a café, watching the world go by, while you sip on an espresso and indulge in a croissant. JUMP TO THE CROISSANTS Despite the fact that their origins are not actually French, croissants are undeniably synonymous with France. But you don’t have to go all the way to mainland Europe to enjoy this flaky, buttery pastry. While you fantasize about visiting the French capital, you can treat yourself to croissants in most places around the world. And now, there are plenty of dairy- and egg-free versions on offer. Here’s where to buy vegan croissants right now, but first: what actually is a vegan croissant? And where did the original pastry come from? L’Artisane Creative Bakery What is a vegan croissant? Croissants are flaky, crescent-shaped rolls. When they’re baked well, they are a little crunchy and crispy on the outside, and satisfyingly soft and moist on the inside. Traditionally, because they’re made with eggs, milk, and butter, croissants are not vegan. But vegan croissants do exist—and they’re just as delicious as the original. This recipe by Sarah Sullivan of Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen, for example, swaps out regular butter for a few sticks of vegan butter , and instead of the usual egg wash that is brushed over croissants, it calls for a mix of vegan milk and maple syrup. Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen RELATED: Vegan Cookies Near Me: 16 Bakeries to Check Out Now “These croissants may be vegan, but they are still so fluffy, flaky, buttery and delicious,” Sullivan writes in the blog post. “They taste amazing lightly toasted and spread with fruit preserves, but I have to admit my favorite way to eat them is to make breakfast sandwiches with Just Egg , vegan sausage , and cheddar.” Where did croissants come from? Now, croissants are a breakfast staple all over the world. As outlined by Sullivan, they can be savory or sweet, loaded with ingredients, or enjoyed with a simple spread (the latter is the most common in France, it’s worth noting). But their journey likely started a good few centuries ago, not in France, but in Austria. BECOME A VEGNEWS VIP : Get exclusive product deals, freebies, and perks galore! Croissants are descended from kipfel , a traditional Austrian bread roll also shaped like a crescent. The first documented mention of the latter was all the way back in the 1200s, but it likely made its way to France more recently, when 19th-century Viennese bakers started setting up shop in Paris. Here, the French put their own stamp on the baked treat. “The croissant began as the Austrian kipfel but became French the moment people began to make it with puffed pastry, which is a French innovation,” scholar Jim Chevallier told Smithsonian Magazine . “It has fully taken root in its adopted land.” Where to buy vegan croissants Thank goodness for kipfel, because without it, we wouldn’t have one of our favorite morning pick-me-ups. To stock up on flaky buttery goodness, here are some of the best places to buy vegan croissants right now. Whole Foods Market | Instagram 1 Whole Foods If you’re making a trip to Whole Foods anyway, then you don’t need to go out of your way to buy vegan croissants, because you can simply grab some in-store. Just like the original, Whole Foods’ vegan version is deliciously buttery and flaky and perfect with a light smattering of butter and jam. Find it Here Crossroads Kitchen 2 Crossroads Sweet Stop Angelenos flocked to Crossroads Kitchen when the beloved vegan restaurant announced it was launching Crossroads Sweet Stop, a weekend dessert pop-up based out of its Melrose location. With lines around the corner, the pop-up offered treats such as macarons, apple pie, banana pudding, and flaky croissants. Now officially operating the first Saturday of every month, Crossroads Sweet Stop is a must-try. find it here L’Artisane Creative Bakery 3 L’Artisane Creative Bakery As one of the first vegan French bakeries in the US , L’Artisane is a master of delicious, animal-free baked goods, and croissants are no exception. Treat yourself to one of the brand’s artisanal or gourmet boxes, which can be delivered nationwide and are packed full of delicious vegan croissants and pain au chocolat (which is essentially a chocolate croissant). Make sure you also stock up on espresso for the perfect European-style brunch. find it here Chaumont Vegan | Instagram 4 Chaumont Vegan An offshoot of much-loved Beverly Hills eatery Chaumont Bakery and Café, Chaumont Vegan specializes in delicious, animal-free offerings, including croissants. If you’re in the area, we recommend ordering one of everything. find it here @bakers.bench | Instagram 5 Baker’s Bench Chinatown hidden gem, Baker’s Bench is making some of the best vegan croissants in Los Angeles. Jennifer Yee, the mastermind behind the golden croissants utilized her professional baking background to make buttery, flaky, vegan croissants a reality. find it here @stephyoungren | Instagram 6 Clementine Bakery This Brooklyn-based vegan bakery is jam-packed with delicious treats, and croissants are key among them. The almond croissants and chocolate croissants are to die for and the added ambience of the cute bakery spot is just icing on the ... croissant. find it here Curious Cat Bakery 7 Curious Cat Bakery When Curious Cat Bakery’s founder Natalia Lima visited Paris, she fell in love with croissants. So now, alongside many other tasty baked goods, she specializes in making vegan versions for everyone to enjoy. As well as pain au chocolat, Curious Cat Bakery delivers its Traditional Vegan Butter Croissants and Everything Croissants to households near its base in St. Petersburg, FL. For a full list of locations, check out its website . Curious Cat Bakery is also known to offer nationwide shipping periodically. Join its waitlist to be notified when croissant delivery returns. find it here Sugarbloom Bakery 8 Sugarbloom Bakery Chef Sharon Wang’s sesame pretzel croissant—a whole wheat croissant topped with toasted white sesame seeds and Maldon sea salt—was always crave worthy and now there’s a vegan version you can buy online for local delivery or pickup! They also offer an everything bagel croissant, as well. find it here Frogs Bakery 9 Frogs Bakery California-based Frogs Bakery makes a wide range of French-style baked goods, including a flaky, plant-based croissant, featuring all-natural ingredients. But if you don’t live near Gardena, where the bakery is based, you can also find its baked goods at several farmers markets across Southern California. Additionally, you can order its treats online from the online delivery platform Farm Fresh to You . find it here Good Rebel 10 Good Rebel Canadian brand Good Rebel, which has both an online store and a brick-and-mortar in Toronto, has everything a vegan food lover’s heart desires. It stocks vegan meat, eggs, and cheese, and there are even dairy-free candy, cake, and chocolate treats. Plus, you can load up on frozen vegan croissants, too. When a craving hits, all you need to do is pop them in the oven to warm up and they’ll be ready for breakfast in just a few short minutes. find it here Bridor 11 Bridor As one of the leaders of top-quality baked goods in North America, Bridor, of course, offers croissants. Two of its options are totally vegan: the Straight Vegan Croissant and the Vegan Curved & Pinched Croissant. The brand supplies coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels all over the US. find it here Délifrance 12 Délifrance The clue is in the name, but Délifrance specializes in French-style baked goods, so of course, it offers croissants. But in 2017, it upped its baked goods game when it started offering vegan croissants. The US’ vegan version of the classic pastry is made with quinoa, spelt flour, and vegetable margarine. In the UK, Brits can also buy vegan citrus croissants, oat croissants, lemon and ginger croissants, and blueberry croissants from Délifrance. find it here Brioche Gourmet 13 Brioche Gourmet Available for purchase online and at some popular grocers like Sprouts and Whole Foods, Brioche Gourmet’s vegan croissants bring that bakery experience into the comfort of your own home. You can store them fresh or frozen, so a croissant is ready to go whenever the craving strikes. Find it here DON'T MISS OUT : Get breaking news, recipes, and our weekly vegan deal by signing up for our FREE VegNewsletter 15 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth The VegNews Guide to Making Any Pie Vegan Vegan Cookies Near Me: 16 Bakeries to Check Out Now JUMP TO ... Latest News | Recipes | Guides | Health | Shop Sarah McLaughlin (@ sarahmclaughlin ) is the New Products Editor at VegNews and is always on the search for the newest innovations in plant-based food. Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast. Here at VegNews, we live and breathe the plant-based lifestyle, and only recommend products we feel make our lives amazing. Occasionally, articles may include shopping links where we might earn a small commission, but in no way does this effect the editorial integrity of VegNews.
Prayagraj: In a world where antibiotic resistance is rising at an alarming rate, a team of scientists, led by an alumnus of Allahabad University Amit Dubey discovered a groundbreaking, eco-friendly solution using the humble neem leaf, which acts effectively against superbugs . By harnessing the natural power of Azadirachta indica, the team successfully created Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs), a tiny but mighty material that could change the future of medicine. In this study, these particles were made using a microwave-assisted green synthesis method, making them not only cost-effective, but also environmentally friendly. As per the results, which are published in the recent edition of Materials Advances of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, the neem-derived GQDs showed superior antioxidant and antimicrobial properties—outperforming traditional neem leaf extracts. Explaining the study, Amit Dubey said, "Graphene Quantum Dots are microscopic particles that can glow and interact with light. This breakthrough shows how we can use its natural properties in cutting-edge technology to tackle some of the world's most pressing health challenges." The team also used advanced computational techniques—like molecular docking and Density Functional Theory (DFT)—to dive deeper into the science of these tiny particles, uncovering how they interact with bacteria and ensuring their safety for future use. This eco-friendly innovation marks a step toward sustainable science and with more research, these neem-based GQDs could lead to new treatments that fight infections without relying on traditional antibiotics, he added. The study showed that these GQDs were able to fight off a variety of dangerous bacteria (E. coli, S. aureus, B. subtilis, P. aeruginosa) and fungi (A. niger, A. flavus). By generating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), the GQDs effectively break down harmful pathogens, offering a powerful alternative to traditional antibiotics. Other experts involved in the study included Pooja Kadyan, Manish Kumar, Aisha Tufail, and Andrea Ragusa. Dubey said that a superbug is a type of bacteria that has become resistant to most of the antibiotics that are usually used to treat infections. Normally, antibiotics can kill or weaken bacteria, but over time, some bacteria change in a way that makes them immune to these medicines. This makes it much harder to treat infections caused by these bacteria, and they can become dangerous or even life-threatening. Prayagraj: In a world where antibiotic resistance is rising at an alarming rate, a team of scientists, led by an alumnus of Allahabad University Amit Dubey discovered a groundbreaking, eco-friendly solution using the humble neem leaf, which acts effectively against superbugs. By harnessing the natural power of Azadirachta indica, the team successfully created Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs), a tiny but mighty material that could change the future of medicine. In this study, these particles were made using a microwave-assisted green synthesis method, making them not only cost-effective, but also environmentally friendly. As per the results, which are published in the recent edition of Materials Advances of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, the neem-derived GQDs showed superior antioxidant and antimicrobial properties—outperforming traditional neem leaf extracts. Explaining the study, Amit Dubey said, "Graphene Quantum Dots are microscopic particles that can glow and interact with light. This breakthrough shows how we can use its natural properties in cutting-edge technology to tackle some of the world's most pressing health challenges." The team also used advanced computational techniques—like molecular docking and Density Functional Theory (DFT)—to dive deeper into the science of these tiny particles, uncovering how they interact with bacteria and ensuring their safety for future use. This eco-friendly innovation marks a step toward sustainable science and with more research, these neem-based GQDs could lead to new treatments that fight infections without relying on traditional antibiotics, he added. The study showed that these GQDs were able to fight off a variety of dangerous bacteria (E. coli, S. aureus, B. subtilis, P. aeruginosa) and fungi (A. niger, A. flavus). By generating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), the GQDs effectively break down harmful pathogens, offering a powerful alternative to traditional antibiotics. Other experts involved in the study included Pooja Kadyan, Manish Kumar, Aisha Tufail, and Andrea Ragusa. Dubey said that a superbug is a type of bacteria that has become resistant to most of the antibiotics that are usually used to treat infections. Normally, antibiotics can kill or weaken bacteria, but over time, some bacteria change in a way that makes them immune to these medicines. This makes it much harder to treat infections caused by these bacteria, and they can become dangerous or even life-threatening. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.
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Kaylene Smikle's 16 points and Shyanne Sellers' 15 points helped No. 10 Maryland defeat George Mason 66-56 on Saturday in a tight game in the Navy Classic at Annapolis, Md. Saylor Poffenbarger added 10 points off the bench for Maryland (7-0). George Mason (6-1), on the strength of an 18-7 scoring edge in the third quarter, pulled ahead 45-44 going to the fourth. Sellers scored with five minutes left to break a 51-51 tie and the Terrapins led the rest of the way. Kennedy Harris led the Patriots, who shot 31.5 percent from the field and had 25 offensive rebounds, with 26 points. Louis Volker had 14 points off the bench. No. 4 South Carolina 99, Purdue 51 MiLaysia Fulwiley's 14 points led five Gamecocks reserves in double figures in an easy win over the Boilermakers at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Fla. Ashlyn Watkins and Tessa Johnson each had 13 points off the bench for South Carolina, while starters Chloe Kitts and Bree Hall both posted 12 points. Joyce Edwards (11) and Maddy McDaniel (10) also reached double figures. South Carolina (7-1), which led 53-18 at halftime, had a 56-26 rebounding advantage. Destini Lombard racked up 24 points, aided by four 3-pointers, for Purdue (4-3), which shot 39.6 percent from the field. No. 15 Iowa State 75, Middle Tennessee 59 Audi Crooks posted 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting as the Cyclones routed the Blue Raiders and left the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Fla., on a high. Addy Brown had 12 points for Iowa State (6-2), which shot 54.7 percent from the floor following a 40-point loss to No. 4 South Carolina. The Cyclones held a fifth opponent under the 60-point mark. Ta'Mia Scott scored 24 points, including 8-for-8 on free throws, for Middle Tennessee (6-2). Anastasiia Boldyreva and Jalynn Gregory each added 14 points for the Blue Raiders, who were 19-of-20 at the foul line. No. 18 Mississippi 89, Alabama State 24 Reserve Sira Thienou's 16 points contributed to the romp for the host Rebels over the Lady Hornets at Oxford, Miss. Christeen Iwuala and Starr Jacobs each had 12 points and Kennedy Todd-Williams had 11 points for Ole Miss, which benefited from 33 turnovers by Alabama State. The Rebels (5-2) led 57-10 at halftime. Kaitlyn Bryant's seven points off the bench were tops for Alabama State (2-5), which shot 19 percent from the field. No. 24 Louisville 79, Colorado 71 Tajianna Roberts' go-ahead 3-point basket with less than 7 1/2 minutes remaining ignited a 16-0 run as the Cardinals picked up a road victory over the Buffaloes at Boulder, Colo. Jayda Curry and Nyla Harris each tallied 14 points, Roberts finished with 13 and Izela Arenas had 11 for Louisville (5-2). Frida Formann led Colorado (6-2) with 25 points. Jade Masogayo had 12 points and Nyamer Diew added 10 points. Kindyll Wetta had 10 assists. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowAdvisors Asset Management Inc. Lowers Stock Position in Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences . Biden converted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The inmates include people who were convicted in the slayings of police, military officers and federal prisoners and guards. Others were involved in deadly robberies and drug deals. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof , convicted of the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; the 2013 Boston Marathon Bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev , and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. This combination photo shows federal death row inmates Robert Bowers, from left, the gunman who massacred 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, Dylann Roof, who committed racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for carrying out the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombing attack. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, from left, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, FBI via AP, File) This combination photo shows federal death row inmates Robert Bowers, from left, the gunman who massacred 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, Dylann Roof, who committed racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for carrying out the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombing attack. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, from left, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, FBI via AP, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Opponents of the death penalty lauded Biden for a decision they’d long sought. Supporters of Donald Trump , a vocal advocate of expanding capital punishment, criticized the move as an assault to common decency just weeks before the president-elect takes office. Victims’ families and former colleagues share relief and anger Marissa Hurst, wife of slain officer Bryan Hurst, left, hugs Sgt. Donnie Oliverio, after Oliverio paid tribute to Bryan, during a service in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 11, 2005. (Fred Squillante/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File) Marissa Hurst, wife of slain officer Bryan Hurst, left, hugs Sgt. Donnie Oliverio, after Oliverio paid tribute to Bryan, during a service in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 11, 2005. (Fred Squillante/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Donnie Oliverio, a retired Ohio police officer whose partner was killed by an inmate whose death sentence was commuted, said the execution of “the person who killed my police partner and best friend would have brought me no peace.” “The president has done what is right here,” Oliverio said in a statement also issued by the White House, “and what is consistent with the faith he and I share.” Heather Turner, whose mother, Donna Major, was killed in a bank robbery in South Carolina in 2017, called Biden’s commutation of the killer’s sentence a “clear gross abuse of power” in a Facebook post, adding that the weeks she spent in court with the hope of justice were now “just a waste of time.” “At no point did the president consider the victims,” Turner wrote. “He, and his supporters, have blood on their hands.” Dylann Roof enters the court room at the Charleston County Judicial Center on April 10, 2017, in Charleston, S.C. (Grace Beahm/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool, File) Dylann Roof enters the court room at the Charleston County Judicial Center on April 10, 2017, in Charleston, S.C. (Grace Beahm/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Decision to leave Roof on death row met with conflicting emotions There has always been a broad range of opinions on what punishment Roof should face from the families of the nine people killed and the survivors of the massacre at the Mother Emanuel AME Church. Many forgave him, but some say they can’t forget and their forgiveness doesn’t mean they don’t want to see him put to death for what he did. Felicia Sanders survived the shooting shielding her granddaughter while watching Roof kill her son, Tywanza, and her aunt, Susie Jackson. Sanders brought her bullet-torn bloodstained Bible to his sentencing and said then she can’t even close her eyes to pray because Roof started firing during the closing prayer of Bible study that night. Tyrone Sanders and Felicia Sanders comfort each other at the graveside of their son, Tywanza Sanders, on June 27, 2015, at Emanuel AME Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. (Grace Beahm/The Post And Courier via AP, File) Tyrone Sanders and Felicia Sanders comfort each other at the graveside of their son, Tywanza Sanders, on June 27, 2015, at Emanuel AME Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. (Grace Beahm/The Post And Courier via AP, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More In a text message to her lawyer, Andy Savage, Sanders called Biden’s decision to not spare Roof’s life a wonderful Christmas gift. Michael Graham, whose sister, Cynthia Hurd, was killed, told The Associated Press that Roof’s lack of remorse and simmering white nationalism in the country means he is the kind of dangerous and evil person the death penalty is intended for. “This was a crime against a race of people,” Graham said. “It didn’t matter who was there, only that they were Black.” But the Rev. Sharon Richer, who was Tywanza Sanders’ cousin and whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed, criticized Biden for not sparing Roof and clearing out all of death row. She said every time Roof’s case comes up through numerous appeals it is like reliving the massacre all over again. “I need the President to understand that when you put a killer on death row, you also put their victims’ families in limbo with the false promise that we must wait until there is an execution before we can begin to heal,” Richer said in a statement. Richer, a board member of Death Penalty Action, which seeks to abolish capital punishment, was driven to tears by conflicting emotions during a Zoom news conference Monday. “The families are left to be hostages for the years and years of appeals that are to come,” Richer said. “I’ve got to stay away from the news today. I’ve got to turn the TV off — because whose face am I going to see?” Biden is giving more attention to the three inmates he chose not to spare, something they all wanted as a part of what drove them to kill, said Abraham Bonowitz, Death Penalty Action’s executive director. “These three racists and terrorists who have been left on death row came to their crimes from political motivations. When Donald Trump gets to execute them what will really be happening is they will be given a global platform for their agenda of hatred,” Bonowitz said. Anti-death penalty activists protest in front of the Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala., on Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler, File) Anti-death penalty activists protest in front of the Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala., on Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Politicians and advocacy groups speak up Biden had faced pressure from advocacy organizations to commute federal death sentences, and several praised him for taking action in his final month in office. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU, said in a statement that Biden “has shown our country — and the rest of the world — that the brutal and inhumane policies of our past do not belong in our future.” Republicans, including Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, on the other hand, criticized the move — and argued its moral ground was shaky given the three exceptions. “Once again, Democrats side with depraved criminals over their victims, public order, and common decency,” Cotton wrote on X. “Democrats can’t even defend Biden’s outrageous decision as some kind of principled, across-the-board opposition to the death penalty since he didn’t commute the three most politically toxic cases.” Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s Republican attorney general, criticized the commuted sentence of Len Davis, a former New Orleans policeman convicted of orchestrating the killing of a woman who had filed a complaint against him. “We can’t trust the Feds to get justice for victims of heinous crimes, so it’s long past time for the state to get it done,” the tough-on-crime Republican said in a written statement to the AP. One inmate’s attorney expresses thanks — and his remorse Two men whose sentences were commuted were Norris Holder and Billie Jerome Allen, on death row for opening fire with assault rifles during a 1997 bank robbery in St. Louis, killing a guard, 46-year-old Richard Heflin. Holder’s attorney, Madeline Cohen, said in an email that Holder, who is Black, was sentenced to death by an all-white jury. She said his case “reflects many of the system’s flaws,” and thanked Biden for commuting his sentence. “Norris’ case exemplifies the racial bias and arbitrariness that led the President to commute federal death sentences,” Cohen said. “Norris has always been deeply remorseful for the pain his actions caused, and we hope this decision brings some measure of closure to Richard Heflin’s family.” ___ Swenson reported from Seattle. Associated Press writers Jim Salter in O’Fallon, Missouri, and Sara Cline in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, contributed to this report.Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu remain one of the most cherished couples in Indian cinema, captivating audiences with their timeless love story since the 1960s. Their bond began with admiration and blossomed into a lifelong commitment, overcoming a 22-year age gap and creating a legacy of devotion. Saira Banu’s love for Dilip Kumar began when she was just 8 years old. Inspired by his performance in Aan (1952), she often dreamed of becoming a leading actress like her mother, Naseem Banu, and marrying her idol. Her dreams came true on October 11, 1966, when she married the legendary actor at the age of 22. In a heartfelt social media post, Saira Banu recalled how Dilip Kumar proposed. “On one of the magical evenings, he popped the question, ‘Will you marry me?’” she wrote. She described her transition from an adoring fan to a devoted wife, emphasizing Dilip Kumar’s unique qualities and his aura of understated elegance. A post shared by Saira Banu Khan (@sairabanu) Their wedding was a grand affair, attended by Bollywood legends like Raj Kapoor, Raaj Kumar, and Dev Anand. Saira Banu dazzled in a red ensemble adorned with flowers, while Dilip Kumar wore a white sherwani. Videos from the event captured the couple’s joy, with moments of laughter and affection, including scenes of them feeding each other. A post shared by Bollywood Nostalgia (@bollywood.nostalgia) The couple remained inseparable until Dilip Kumar’s death on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98. His passing left Saira Banu heartbroken. She has often expressed her grief over losing her soulmate, highlighting the depth of their love and the void left in her life. Also Read: Stranger Things 5: Which Of Our Beloved Characters Might Face An Unfortunate Ending? Their enduring love story continues to inspire generations, embodying romance, dedication, and resilience. Written By News24 DeskStorm Bert batters Britain: Hundreds of flights are cancelled as strong winds sweep across the country and downpours cause 'unprecedented' flooding - with the wild weather already claiming four lives
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Iran said on Sunday (November 24, 2024) that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting of the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom would take place on Friday, without specifying a venue. Also read | Taking stock of global nuclear disarmament "A range of regional and international issues and topics, including the issues of Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, will be discussed," the spokesman said in a foreign ministry statement. Mr. Baghaei described the upcoming meeting as a continuation of talks held with the countries in September on the sidelines of the annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York. On Thursday, the 35-nation board of governors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution denouncing Iran for what it called a lack of cooperation. The move came as tensions ran high over Iran's atomic program, which critics fear is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon — something Tehran has repeatedly denied. It also came after IAEA head Rafael Grossi returned from a trip to Tehran, where he appeared to have made headway. During the visit, Iran agreed to an IAEA demand to cap its sensitive stock of near weapons-grade uranium enriched up to 60% purity. In response to the resolution, Iran announced it was launching a "series of new and advanced centrifuges". Centrifuges enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235). "We will substantially increase the enrichment capacity with the utilisation of different types of advanced machines," Behrouz Kamalvandi, Iran's atomic energy organisation spokesman, told state TV. The country, however, also said it planned to continue its "technical and safeguards cooperation with the IAEA". Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in power since July and a supporter of dialogue with Western countries, has said he wants to remove "doubts and ambiguities" about his country's nuclear programme. In 2015, Iran and world powers reached an agreement that saw the easing of international sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. But the United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 under then-president Donald Trump and reimposed biting economic sanctions, which prompted Iran to begin rolling back on its own commitments. Tehran has since 2021 decreased its cooperation with the IAEA by deactivating surveillance devices monitoring the nuclear programme and barring UN inspectors. At the same time, it has increased its stockpiles of enriched uranium and the level of enrichment to 60 percent. That level is close, according to the IAEA, to the 90%-plus threshold required for a nuclear warhead, and substantially higher than the 3.67% limit it agreed to in 2015. Published - November 24, 2024 09:21 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Iran / France / Germany / United Kingdom / nuclear policy