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  • ‘Selfishness, treachery of English cricket’, Peter Oborne schools ECB after Pak win

    ‘Selfishness, treachery of English cricket’, Peter Oborne schools ECB after Pak win

    English author and journalist Peter Oborne, who is very vocal about the mistreatment of Pakistan cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other cricket boards, has schooled the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after they made a joke on their Twitter account about India and Pakistan match.

    “Not your typical Monday morning! How are you feeling in one word,” ECB posted on Twitter with a smiling face.

    Replying to the English board, Peter wrote: “I am thinking Pakistan pulled off their great victory last night despite their preparation schedule being cruelly disrupted by the selfishness and treachery of English cricket.”

    Earlier, the English author had assailed the English Board for calling off their tour of Pakistan, terming the decision “a kick in the teeth” of Pakistan, to whom English cricket owed a great deal.

    New Zealand also abandoned their tour minutes before the opening fixture in Rawalpindi following a “security alert” from their government.

    The England men’s and women’s teams were each scheduled to play two Twenty20 international matches on October 13 and 14 in Rawalpindi, with the women’s side due to stay on for a three-match One-day International series from Oct 17-21.

    The historic trip would have been the first ever by an England women’s team and the first by their male counterparts since 2005.

  • Four cross-border stories of love and appreciation of the week

    Four cross-border stories of love and appreciation of the week

    Art knows no boundaries and Pakistani celebrities don’t shy away to express their love for Indian artists and vice versa. Recently four cross-border stories of love and appreciation have grabbed the attention of people from both the countries.

    Here are the artists who have praised and appreciated each other in their own ways:

    Sarwat Gilani and Alia Bhatt

    Pakistani actress Sarwat Gillani believes that talent should be appreciated even if the artist belongs to another country. The Churails star recently took to Instagram to let her fans know that her praise will not be confined by borders.

    Replying to a comment of a fan asking her why Pakistani celebrities praise Bollywood actors even though, according to the fan, they are much more talented than their Indian counterparts.

    Sarwat gracefully replied back and lauded Bhatt by commenting, “We must learn to appreciate the people who deserve our praise. You don’t know how hard they’ve worked to get where they are. Alia Bhatt is an amazing artist and praise knows no boundaries or borders.”

    Sajal Aly and Shabana Azmi

    Veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi showered love on Sajal Aly after the latter posted her dazzling photos. Both the actresses are working together in a Hollywood film titled as What’s Love got to do with it? When the Alif actress shared her stills from a photoshoot, Shabana displayed her love for her by commenting, “Hai main mar javaan!!!”.

    Imran Abbas and Geeta Kapur

    Imran Abbas recently showered love on the acclaimed Indian choreographer Geeta Kapur.

    In a surfaced video from the Indian reality show Super Dancer 4, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor praised Geeta which the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai fame posted on her Instagram handle. The Thora Sa Haq actor commented on her post and Geeta was quick to respond back.

    Zara Noor Abbas and Shah Rukh Khan

    Zara engaged in a Q&A session with her followers on Twitter. A fan asked her about her favourite movie of Shah Rukh Khan, to which she replied, “There isn’t one, I love every single film of his, every ad, every interview and every sentence”.

    Earlier, veteran actor Simi Raheel’s sweet interaction with Johnny Lever won transnational hearts. The actress par excellence gushed over how good it felt to receive praise from the Bollywood legend.

  • ‘Naagin 3’ fame Pearl V Puri arrested on alleged rape charges

    ‘Naagin 3’ fame Pearl V Puri arrested on alleged rape charges

    Indian Actor Pearl V Puri, popularly known for his character in Naagin 3, has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the alleged rape of a minor girl. The 31-year-old actor was arrested yesterday on June 4.

    According to details, the actor was taken into police custody on Friday at a police station (Vasai) for the allegation of rape of a minor who is also an actress. A statement has been issued by DCP of Vasai, saying: “He has been remanded to police custody and booked under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.”

    Soon after the news broke on the internet, Puri’s co-star from Naagin 3, Anita Hassanandani extended her support to him. She shared a picture with Pearl on Instagram and wrote: “Woke up to some nonsensical news bout Pearl Puri. I know him! It is not true. Can not be true, all lies. I’m sure there is more to it. And the truth will be out soon. Love you Pearl.”

    As per the latest updates, Puri has been granted bail post being in police custody for being falsely accused of child molestation. With actress Karishma Tanna just confirming the news of actor’s bail being granted its just about time that we will soon get to know his side of the story.

    Pearl V Puri was last seen as the main lead in Indian TV series Brahmarakshas 2, where he played the role of Angad Mehra.