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  • Actor Parag Tyagi pens heartbreaking tribute to late wife Shefali Jariwala

    Actor Parag Tyagi pens heartbreaking tribute to late wife Shefali Jariwala

    Entertainment Desk

    06 July 2025, 07:56 AM IST

    In the pictures, Parag Tyagi and Shefali were seen hugging, kissing, and posing with each other on their vacations

    The couple, who first met in 2010 and married in 2014 after four years of dating, had also won hearts as contestants on the dance reality show Nach Baliye. Photo: Instagram@paragtyagi

    Mumbai: Actor Parag Tyagi has shared a gut-wrenching tribute to his late wife, model and Kaanta Laga fame Shefali Jariwala, days after her sudden death shook fans and industry friends alike.

    Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Tyagi posted a montage of old photos capturing intimate moments — the couple hugging, kissing, and laughing during their travels — accompanied by Mateo Oxley’s I Love You Always Forever.

    Sharing the photos, Tyagi wrote, “I will find you every time you are born and I will love you in every lifetime (red heart and kissing face emojis). I love you eternally meri gundi meri chokri (my thug, my girl) (hug face emoji).” He also added the hashtags–Shefali Jariwala, Meri gundi, Love, Forever, Lifetime, Eternally, Miss you so much, Be happy, and Stay beautiful.

    In his deeply emotional note, Tyagi vowed to “love Shefali in every lifetime.” “Shefali, Meri Pari — the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga — was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire-wrapped in grace — sharp, focused, and fiercely driven. A woman who lived with intention, nurturing her career, her mind, her body, and her soul with quiet strength and unwavering determination.”

    Remembering Jariwala not just as a star but as the heart of their family, he continued, But beyond all her titles and achievements, Jariwala was love in its most selfless form. She was sab ki maa (everyone’s mom) — always putting others first, offering comfort and warmth simply through her presence. A generous daughter. A devoted and affectionate wife and a wonderful mom to Simba,”

    Jariwala, who rose to instant stardom in 2002 with her iconic appearance in the ‘Kaanta Laga’ remix, tragically passed away on June 27 at age 42. Rushed by ‘Tyagi to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, she was declared dead on arrival. Mumbai Police sent her body for a post-mortem; the official cause of death has been “reserved” pending further investigation.

    The couple, who first met in 2010 and married in 2014 after four years of dating, had also won hearts as contestants on the dance reality show ‘Nach Baliye.

    As friends and fans mourn the untimely loss of the beloved dancer and model, Tyagi’s words stand as a poignant testament to a love story cut tragically short — but one he promises will transcend lifetimes.

     

     

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  • Ozzy Osbourne brings together original Black Sabbath for final performance

    Ozzy Osbourne brings together original Black Sabbath for final performance



    Ozzy Osbourne in his final performance 

    Ozzy Osbourne took the stage one final time in a powerful reunion with the original Black Sabbath lineup on Saturday in Birmingham, delivering what was cited as his last-ever concert. 

    For the first time in 20 years, Osbourne joined guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward to perform four of the band’s signature tracks, War Pigs, NIB, Iron Man, and Paranoid, in front of 42,000 fans at Villa Park.

    “It’s so good to be on this fucking stage, you have no idea,” Osbourne told the cheering crowd as he emerged from under the stage on a winged throne. 

    “Let the madness begin!”, he said, as per Variety. 

    And with that, the heavy metal legend gave fans one more moment of madness, and history.

    Earlier in the evening, Osbourne treated the audience to a five-song solo set backed by guitarist Zakk Wylde. 

    That portion included fan favourites like I Don’t Know, Mr. Crowley, Suicide Solution, Mama I’m Coming Home, and Crazy Train. 

    Before launching into Mama, he shared a moment of gratitude. “I’ve been laid up for six years,” he said. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    The day-long metal celebration also featured blistering performances from some of rock’s biggest names, each delivering two-to-seven-song sets. 

    Acts like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Anthrax, Rival Sons, and Mastodon paid homage with covers of Black Sabbath and Osbourne classics alongside their own material.

    Actor Jason Momoa, serving as host, brought the energy as he jumped into the crowd with the kind of enthusiasm the evening demanded. 

    “Make some space for me, I’m coming in!” he shouted before diving into the mosh pit.

    The night ended with fireworks lighting up the sky and Osbourne being presented with a celebratory cake, a fitting close to a monumental moment in rock history.

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  • Romero Games reportedly shuts down after Microsoft pulls funding for its AAA game

    Romero Games reportedly shuts down after Microsoft pulls funding for its AAA game

    The shutdown affects as many as 100 employees that the studio had currently employed (image source: Romero Games)

    The move is part of a broad-based set of layoffs from Microsoft that affected Xbox Game Studios considerably more than most of its other divisions.

    Romero Games, the studio founded by video game industry legend and original DOOM level designer John Romero, has reportedly shut down amidst the wave of layoffs at Microsoft. Initially, it was reported that Microsoft had pulled funding for an upcoming title. The news broke when former employees began discussing the matter on LinkedIn.

    According to former Romero Games employees, the entire studio has been laid off after Microsoft pulled funding for the development of their unannounced first-person shooter. A staff member wrote on LinkedIn, “Today, I found out our whole studio is being let go because of the layoffs at Microsoft.”

    Following the news, another employee wrote, “It breaks my heart to state that Romero Games fell victim to the 9,100 Microsoft layoffs today. The best team I’ve ever worked with, and my dream job, gone just like that. It really was a great project and it’s hard to process that it’s over. It’s nothing less than tragic.”

    In a public statement on social media platform X, Brenda Romero shared that the decision to pull the plug on funding was made at a high level within Microsoft and was beyond the studio’s control. The team had met every milestone and garnered praise for their consistent efforts. The sudden cancellation came as a shock, with Brenda Romero announcing,” We deeply wish there had been something, anything we could have done to prevent this outcome.”

    Romero Games was established back in 2015 in Galway, Ireland, and had grown to employ 100 staff members before its closure. The studio’s recent projects included Sigil and Sigil 2, and the strategy game Empire of Sin. In 2022, the studio announced that they were working on an ambitious AAA first-person shooter using Unreal Engine 5, backed by Microsoft via its subsidiary, Bethesda.

    Romero Games has ceased its operations, and staff members are searching for new opportunities. As of now, the studio’s future remains uncertain as Romero Games is “currently evaluating next steps and working quickly to support” its team.

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  • Lights for Sabina Park day-night Test need final approval

    Lights for Sabina Park day-night Test need final approval

    • Andrew McGlashanJul 6, 2025, 07:41 AM

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        Deputy Editor Andrew arrived at ESPNcricinfo via Manchester and Cape Town, after finding the assistant editor at a weak moment as he watched England’s batting collapse in the Newlands Test. Andrew began his cricket writing as a freelance covering Lancashire during 2004 when they were relegated in the County Championship. In fact, they were top of the table when he began reporting on them but things went dramatically downhill. He likes to let people know that he is a supporter of county cricket, a fact his colleagues will testify to and bemoan in equal quantities.

    Sabina Park’s preparations to host its first day-night Test when Australia visit next week are being pushed to the last minute.

    There had been initial delays to installing the new floodlights – originally they were due to be completed early this year, and then by May, but have only recently gone in – and during recent test events there was one area of the playing area, in front of the Kingston Cricket Club stand, that was found to not be sufficiently lit.

    The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) remains confident that the ground will be ready for the third Test on July 12, but the facilities will need final ICC sign-off when officials arrive next week. The upgrading of the scoreboard and replay screen, funded by the Indian government, has also hit delays after further work was found to be needed when the older structure was removed.

    “I’m pretty sure about that [being ready],” JCA president Dr Donovan Bennett told the Jamaica Observer last week. “I’m a little bit uneasy because I would have hoped that everything would have been completed by now but when you’re doing construction, as you go along there are a lot of unforeseen circumstances that you’re challenged with which will push you back and that’s exactly what has happened with the lights and the scoreboard.

    “But we’re on target, I’m confident that we’ll be okay with both the lighting and the scoreboard for the 12th, when the games are scheduled, I’m sure we’ll be okay.”

    Bennett added: “Certain areas of the field are way above the international requirements but there’s one area that we need to work on to get it up…the English, who supplied the lights, they will be coming in on the seventh [Monday] with a laser beam to do the final fine-tuning.”

    ESPNcricinfo understands that Cricket West Indies are confident the match will be able to take place as a day-night Test. The venue is also due to host the first two matches of the T20I series under lights.

    The Caribbean has only hosted one previous day-night Test, when Sri Lanka played in Barbados in 2018. Australia have won 12 of their 13 day-night Tests, the only defeat being against West Indies at the Gabba last year, and have played comfortably the most given that every home summer features a pink-ball game.

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  • 'Into a void': Young US college graduates face employment crisis – France 24

    1. ‘Into a void’: Young US college graduates face employment crisis  France 24
    2. 15 College Majors With the Highest Unemployment Rates  Business Insider
    3. Hiring Of Freshers From Colleges By Tech Firms Drop By 50% In 2 Years  Trak.in
    4. Cap, Gown, and No Callback: How the Job Market Isn’t Welcoming Recent Grads  WSLS
    5. Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market  Columbia Missourian

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  • Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, makes first public appearance since Israel war | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

    Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, makes first public appearance since Israel war | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

    Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made his first public appearance since the outbreak of his country’s recent 12-day war with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony in Tehran, state media reported.

    The octogenarian leader was shown in a video broadcast by state television greeting people and being cheered at a mosque on Saturday as worshippers marked the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, an important date for Shia Muslims.

    Khamenei, 86, can be seen on stage dressed in black as the crowd before him, fists in the air, chants, “The blood in our veins for our leader!”

    State TV said the clip was filmed at central Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque, named for the founder of the Islamic republic.

    Khamenei, in power since 1989, spoke last week in a pre-recorded video, but had not been seen in public since before Israel initiated the conflict with a wave of surprise airstrikes on 13 June.

    His last public appearance was two days before that, when he met members of parliament.

    Israel’s bombing campaign followed a decades-long shadow war with Iran, and was aimed at preventing it from developing a nuclear weapon – an ambition Tehran has consistently denied.

    The strikes killed more than 900 people in Iran, its judiciary has said, while retaliatory Iranian missile barrages aimed at Israeli cities killed at least 28 people there, according to official figures.

    After the US attacked three nuclear facilities as part of the Iran-Israel war, Donald Trump claimed the strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

    But last week the UN nuclear watchdog chief said Iran could produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months”.

    Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told the US broadcaster CBS News the strikes on three Iranian sites had clearly caused severe but “not total” damage.

    He said: “Frankly speaking, one cannot claim that everything has disappeared and there is nothing there.

    “They [Iran] can have, you know, in a matter of months, I would say, a few cascades of centrifuges spinning and producing enriched uranium, or less than that … Iran has the capacities there: industrial and technological capacities.”

    His view was echoed in a preliminary US intelligence assessment that found that the bombings set back Iran’s nuclear programme by just a matter of months. Speaking to Reuters, one source estimated that the programme could be restarted in one to two months.

    With Agence France-Presse

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  • Gaming connects Gen Z with traditional culture through digital innovation

    Gaming connects Gen Z with traditional culture through digital innovation

    A visitor poses for photos at the booth of “Black Myth: Wukong” during the third Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese video games are increasingly connecting ancient culture with younger generations. Through immersive digital design and real-world collaborations, homegrown titles are inspiring young players to rediscover traditional arts, driving tourism and reinforcing cultural confidence.

    One prime example, “Ashes of Kingdom,” immediately captured players’ imaginations after its domestic launch last September, attracting fans with its richly detailed late Han Dynasty (202 B.C. – 220 A.D.) and the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) world.

    In Yangzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province, young gamers flocked to the city’s historic landmarks, including Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, and He Garden, as they were transformed into immersive in-game quest hubs.

    From mid-May to late June, the collaboration project drew thousands of visitors eager to trace the lacquerware motifs featured in the game.

    “The game has drawn many Gen Z travelers to Yangzhou to discover its beauty through its landscapes, cuisine and traditions,” said Dai Bin, deputy director of the city’s culture and tourism bureau.

    During the three-day Dragon Boat Festival, the Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure Museum welcomed approximately 20,000 visitors daily, a significant portion of whom were gaming enthusiasts. Under the guidance of master artisans, visitors sketched, inlaid and polished Luodian — also known as mother-of-pearl inlay — on wooden panels, transforming digital motifs into tangible artworks.

    This “game-plus-heritage” model turns cultural landmarks into living classrooms, Dai added.

    Cultural tourism-related online searches of the city surged by 300 percent during the month-long project as Gen Z travelers flooded in to experience Han culture firsthand, according to data.

    Behind these successful activities stand young development teams who weave authentic history into modern gameplay. “We chose a few representative cultural fragments — lacquerware, guqin music and traditional attire — to spark curiosity,” said Xiao Meng, the producer of “Ashes of Kingdom.”

    “It’s a two-way journey: We invite players in and they, in turn, bring new perspectives to our shared heritage,” she said.

    National policies and education initiatives are fueling this cultural craze further. In April, the Ministry of Commerce rolled out a game export plan that calls for the development of overseas gaming operations, the expansion of application scenarios, and the establishment of an industrial chain spanning IP development, game production, publishing and international operations.

    Industry data underscores this momentum. According to the 2024 China game export report, Chinese-developed games achieved overseas sales of 18.56 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, representing a 13.39 percent increase from the previous year.

    In April this year, the Ministry of Education approved game art design as an undergraduate major at three institutions, including the Communication University of China and the Beijing Film Academy, with courses covering player psychology and the digital preservation of traditional aesthetics.

    “A systematic design theory is needed in the gaming industry in China, and through education, we aim to instill more professional design principles and drive the sector’s healthy development,” said Liang Qiwei, a guest professor at the Communication University of China’s School of Animation and Digital Arts and the founder of Beijing’s S-GAME.

    Thanks to the gaming boom, the revival of China’s traditional culture has moved beyond a mere trend, coming alive through a rich array of vivid cultural symbols and platforms.

    Take “Black Myth: Wukong” as an example. The game was inspired by classic Chinese tale “Journey to the West,” which features the Monkey King, and became an instant global sensation, selling over 10 million copies across all platforms within three days of its launch.

    The game’s global acclaim has marked significant progress in China’s endeavors to promote its culture overseas, demonstrating its increasing ability to break through barriers and overcome obstacles on the global stage, said Zhang Yiwu, a professor at Peking University.

    Video games have become one of the most important media forms for cultural exchange, but developers must first ensure gameplay remains entertaining and cultural elements enrich rather than overshadow the overall experience.

    The key to tapping into China’s cultural resources is to present them through innovative contemporary expression, Liang said. 

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  • Michael Madsen’s 19-year-old son pays tribute to late ‘Kill Bill’ star

    Michael Madsen’s 19-year-old son pays tribute to late ‘Kill Bill’ star



    Michael Madsen’s son pays tribute to father

    Michael Madsen’s son Luke is remembering his father with love and admiration following the actor’s death at age 67.

    In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the 19-year-old honoured the Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star with a moving message and three personal photos.

    “My Hero Wore a Cowboy Hat,” Luke began.

    “My Hero Stood Taller And Stronger Than Any Man I’ve Ever Met. My Hero Understood Me Better Than Anyone.”

    He described his dad as “The Coolest Most Bada– Human Being” and the “Famous Tough Guy Movie Star” known to many.

    But above all, Luke added, “My Hero Was My Father. And He Was. Damn Good One. Love You Pops. I’ll See You Again Someday. Tell Hudson I Said Hi.”

    Luke’s mention of his late brother Hudson added another emotional layer to the tribute.

    Hudson Madsen, the eldest of Michael’s sons, died by suicide in 2022 at the age of 26.

    A U.S. Army sergeant, Hudson had served in Afghanistan and was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, where he lived with his wife Carlie.

    He had sent a final text message to his father that simply read, “I love you, dad,” Michael Madsen told the Los Angeles Times at the time.

    Michael Madsen died from cardiac arrest on July 3 at his home in Malibu, California, just two years after losing Hudson.

    The tragic news has prompted an outpouring of love from family and fans. His sister, Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, also shared touching memories shortly after news of his passing became public.

    Known for his unforgettable performances in films like Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and many others, Madsen leaves behind a powerful legacy, not just on screen, but in the hearts of those who knew and loved him best.

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  • Microsoft ends operations in Pakistan – Cybernews

    1. Microsoft ends operations in Pakistan  Cybernews
    2. Microsoft ‘quits’ Pakistan after 25 years; founding country manager of Microsoft Pakistan says: This is m  Times of India
    3. Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan after 25 years  The Express Tribune
    4. Pakistan says Microsoft has NOT CLOSED office, claims operations ‘intact’ | Did Microsoft even have permanent office in Islamabad? Know here  WION
    5. THIS company shows Shehbaz Sharif his place, takes a big step to collapse Pakistan’s economy  India.Com

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  • Kipyegon highlight Eugene Diamond League

    Kipyegon highlight Eugene Diamond League


    EUGENE:

    Faith Kipyegon’s return to the 1,500m, Armand Duplantis’s bid for a 13th pole vault world record and 100m fields featuring Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson promise fireworks at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on the Fourth of July weekend.

    Kipyegon will be back on track in the 1,500m in the wake of her unsuccessful bid to become the first woman to break the four-minute barrier in the Mile in Paris last week. The 31-year-old Kenyan is slated to compete for the first time this season over 1,500m — the event in which she is a three-time Olympic gold medallist and triple world champion.

    She’s undefeated in finals at the distance for 20 races — a streak stretching back to June 2021 in Rome.

    In Oregon, she’ll take on a loaded field that includes the top-four finishers from the 2024 Paris Olympics — Kipyegon herself, Jessica Hull, Georgia Bell and Diribe Welteji.

    Sweden’s Duplantis, meanwhile, will target another world record three weeks after lowering the pole vault world mark for the 12th time with a clearance of 6.28m in Stockholm. Duplantis has set two world records at Eugene’s Hayward Field, claiming his first outdoor world title there in 2022 (6.21m) and again at the 2023 Diamond League Finals (6.23m)

    “It would mean a lot, for sure,” he said. “It’s going to be pretty stacked, like it usually is, super historic meet, super historic track, special meet for me and my family — my father won the Prefontaine Classic back in 1992.” The women’s 100m will see the first reunion of the Paris Olympic podium featuring gold medallist Alfred of Saint Lucia, silver medallist Richardson and bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.

    The showdown will help gauge the progress of Jefferson-Wooden, who clocked a world-leading 10.73sec at a Grand Slam Track meeting in New York in June. Alfred was a convincing winner in Stockholm in 10.75 while Richardson has raced just once this season, posting an 11.47 in Tokyo in May, and will be aiming to sharpen up before the US trials for the World Championships — which will be held in Tokyo on September 13-21.

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