The second Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, lived a life of simplicity and selflessness, earning the respect and admiration of his country. With his famous slogan, Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, he emphasized the importance of both soldiers and farmers, symbolizing national unity. Despite his untimely death in 1966, Shastri's values and vision for India continue to inspire generations. On his birth anniversary, let us take a closer look at some interesting facts about his life and draw inspiration from his legacy.
On the birth anniversary of revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the iconic symbol of India's resistance to colonial rule. PM Modi highlighted Singh's sacrifice and selfless dedication to protecting the self-respect of the motherland, and urged all citizens to remember and honor his legacy. Despite being hanged by the British at the young age of 23, Singh's memory continues to inspire and ignite patriotism in generations of Indians.
In a dominant display by Chelsea in the League Cup, 23-year-old winger Mykhaylo Mudryk showed impressive sportsmanship by setting up teammate Pedro Neto for his first goal with the club. However, Mudryk's own playing time has been limited due to the team's deep roster. Despite this, the player remains supportive of his fellow teammates, as shown by his recent social media post congratulating Neto on his goal. With the club's new manager Enzo Maresca at the helm, Mudryk's future at Chelsea may be uncertain, as he continues to struggle for consistent minutes on the pitch.
August 26 marks the birth anniversary of one of the most revered figures in modern history, Mother Teresa. Born and raised in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa's unwavering dedication to serving the poorest of the poor in India led to the establishment of her influential organization, Missionaries of Charity. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, her selfless actions and compassion for humanity earned her global recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize and Bharat Ratna. Her legacy continues to inspire and remind us of the power of love and service.
After a devastating flood hit 11 districts in Bangladesh and affected over 4.8 million people, the country's cricket star Mushfiqur Rahim decided to donate his man of the match prize money of 191 runs against Pakistan to the flood victims. This selfless gesture came after an impressive victory for Bangladesh, their first Test win over Pakistan in 14 attempts. The team has now beaten nine out of the 11-Test playing teams they have met, with India and South Africa remaining unbeaten.
As the Democratic National Convention nominates Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee, delegates and attendees at the event weigh in on whether President Biden was abandoned by party leaders who pressured him to suspend his campaign. Reports of Biden feeling "bitter" toward top Democrats who pushed him out of the 2024 race have caused speculation about potential tension within the party, but some Biden supporters see his decision to pass the torch to Harris as selfless and indicative of his commitment to putting the country above himself. One delegate in particular, Heather Pirowski from Indiana, expressed her gratitude to Biden for helping her overcome depression following Trump's 2016 victory.
In a statement, Pooja Entertainment revealed that actor Akshay Kumar has offered to hold off on his own payment until all the actors and crew members owed money are fully compensated. This comes after the production and distribution company faced allegations of unpaid dues, raising concerns about the well-being and livelihood of the affected individuals. Akshay's selfless gesture showcases the importance of fair compensation and treatment in the entertainment industry and highlights the corrupt practices that continue to exist.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma, stating that he is a selfless and smart captain who deserves to win the ongoing T20 World Cup and end his captaincy on a high note. With consecutive fifties against Australia and England, Rohit has proved his worth as a player and a captain. Akhtar also sympathized with Rohit's 2023 ODI World Cup Final heartbreak and advised their final opponents South Africa to bat first if they win the toss.
The recent death of 30-year-old Bradley Reckling, a Michigan deputy killed in an ambush, has left his family devastated and mourning the loss of a dedicated and selfless husband and father. His pregnant wife, Jacqueline Reckling, spoke out about her husband's character and the impact he had on their three young daughters and unborn child. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard also paid tribute to Bradley's hard work and diligence as an officer, stating that he was "honored" to promote him to sheriff's deputy. The community has come together to show support for the family, and three suspects have since been arrested in connection with the incident.
Sunil Gavaskar, a former India great and cricket commentator, sparked controversy on social media with his contrasting analysis of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's dismissals in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh. While he praised Rohit's selflessness and team-first approach, he was critical of Kohli's dismissal. This led to a backlash from fans, who called out Gavaskar for being biased and a hypocrite. Many criticized his comments and accused him of creating a rift between fans and players.