Thursday, September 27, 2007

achcha tumhari age kitni hai

David Beckham flew to Britain on Thursday because his father was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack.

The English soccer star, who hasn't played a game since Aug. 30 because of a right knee injury, took the first flight from Los Angeles to London after hearing the news.

"His father had a heart attack," Beckham's agent, Simon Oliveira said. "David was made aware of it late last night. He caught the first available flight and he'll be arriving in London around lunchtime."

The 59-year-old Ted Beckham was taken to a hospital near his home in east London on Wednesday night, and then transferred to another hospital.

"We can confirm that he is a patient," Barts and The London NHS Trust spokeswoman Michelle Alexander said. "He's in stable condition at the London Chest Hospital."

Oliveira said Ted Beckham had surgery and is in intensive care.

Ted Beckham, whose real first name is David, is divorced. Besides the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, he also has a daughter, Joanne.

In 2005, Ted Beckham published a book called "David Beckham: My Son." It was reported that the book led to a falling out between the two Beckhams because Ted did not get David's permission before writing it, but the pair have since reconciled.

David Beckham is one of the biggest sports personalities in the world. The England midfielder and former captain joined Manchester United in 1989 at the age of 14, debuted in 1992, and won six Premier League titles and a Champions League medal before transferring in 2003 to Real Madrid. He joined the Los Angeles Galaxy this summer on a five-year, $32.5 million contract.

Beckham's wife, former Spice Girls singer Victoria, was flying back to Britain from Japan, publicist Jo Milloy said.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Third quake in two days rocks coast of Indonesia

PADANG, Indonesia:

Another earthquake shook the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Thursday, after two powerful quakes struck earlier that day and on Wednesday, but the area escaped a major tsunami like the one that devastated the region in 2004.

More than a dozen people were reported to have died in the earthquakes, and hundreds of buildings were damaged in the coastal cities of Padang and Bengkulu in western Sumatra.

The shaking continued through the day Thursday, keeping residents on edge. Some fled to higher ground away from the coastline; many more camped outdoors in the streets and parks.

The first and biggest of the shocks, with a magnitude of 8.4 on Wednesday evening, was the third in a cluster of earthquakes in the area in the past three years with a magnitude of more than 8.0.

That cluster could be a signal that the western coast of Sumatra, which stretches 1,100 miles, could face still more danger, scientists say.

am more convinced than ever that we are going to be seeing a significantly larger earthquake in the area," said Kerry Sieh, a seismologist from the California Institute of Technology who has spent several decades studying earthquake risk around Sumatra.

"These three big earthquakes, they just encircle this big patch that has not failed, a big strong part of the fault that hasn't broken yet," he said. "The million-dollar question is: Is it over?"

The major earthquake on Wednesday, about 60 miles southwest of Bengkulu, was followed by a series of aftershocks, and one of them, on Thursday morning, was a serious earthquake on its own.

It struck almost 200 miles northwest of the epicenter of the earlier earthquake, or about 125 miles to the northwest of Bengkulu, and had a magnitude of 7.8.

It was followed shortly before noon by another significant earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.1.

As the earth shook along the Sumatran coast, tsunami warnings were repeatedly issued and then withdrawn by governments in Asian and African countries along the Indian Ocean.

The range of nations in the alert reflected the damage done in December 2004, when a tsunami took an estimated 230,000 lives on the Indian Ocean rim, with the heaviest death toll in Aceh Province in northern Sumatra.

In recent months, Padang stepped up a public education campaign, drawing on the lessons of Aceh. Residents there headed for higher ground in a relatively orderly way after the latest quakes, one earthquake monitor said.

"A few people panicked, but the city is under control," said Patra Rina Dewi, who leads an organization called Kogami, which has been educating residents about earthquakes and tsunamis. "Our mayor was on the radio giving instructions to the community and to agencies about what they should do."

His reports were relayed by mosques using loudspeakers commonly used to call Muslims to prayer.

A radio and Internet early warning system installed in Padang in response to the 2004 tsunami failed to work.

"We are studying what went wrong," said Willy Wicaksono, speaking by telephone from the Padang Emergency Command Center. "We were only using the two-meter band radio and the phone. Fortunately the phones were quite O.K."

Roads and communications were damaged, making it hard to assess the full scope of the damage and casualties.

Bengkulu, a city of 1.2 million, was the closest large community to the latest earthquakes, and it had the most damage.

Vice Governor Syamlan, who like many Indonesians uses only one name, said that 10 people died in Bengkulu. He said 2,406 buildings were destroyed or heavily damaged, as well as 13 bridges and roads.

One person died in Padang and three others in the surrounding area, said a local journalist, Sofiardi, quoting official figures.

A local journalist, Mardyansyah, said 10,000 people were in hastily erected refugee camps. The ground continues to shake, and they are afraid to return home for fear of another major shock, he said.

"People are running out of food, water, clothes and medicine," he said. "Many are injured, but they cannot be taken to the hospital because part of the hospital building has collapsed."

The hospital in Padang was also damaged, and patients were camping out in tents in the parking lot on Thursday. One woman gave birth in the parking lot.

One resident of Bengkulu, Yunus, 46, loaded his family into a car and fled one of the worst-hit areas, Mukumuku, a village within the city.

"The first earthquake was so strong," he said. "I heard people shouting, 'Earthquake! Tsunami! Earthquake! Tsunami!' The ground was shaking and we all ran from our houses."

Just two buildings were officially reported to have collapsed in Padang, with an additional 159 heavily damaged.

the relatively light damage, many residents of Padang appeared deeply upset by the continuing strong shocks.

"We are very stressed," said Wawan, 36. "Every time we think it's safe, another tremor rolls underneath our feet, and we don't know what to expect."

Many, like Charli Josal, 25, who works in a hardware store, fled to higher ground inland — and said they would stay there.

"It's not safe down there," he said.

Dravid resigns as India captain

Rahul Dravid has resigned as India captain with immediate effect. In a letter written to the Indian board, he has asked to be relieved of the captaincy before Australia's forthcoming tour of India, beginning later this month.
The board president, Sharad Pawar, said Dravid told him of his wish to step down, with immediate effect, when they met on Thursday. "He said, 'The selectors have placed faith in me to lead continuously for two years and I'm grateful for that'", Pawar said. "He said he would like to concentrate on his batting and the opportunity should be given to a new person to lead the side."
"He has discussed the issue with me twice. I think we need to respect his decision," Pawar said.
Dravid had opted out of the ICC World Twenty20 currently on in South Africa and the captaincy of that team was handed to Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Shah told Cricinfo the board would meet within the next two days to appoint the next captain. "We will take a decision very soon." Australia arrive in India on September 25 and the first of seven ODIs is in Bangalore four days later.
Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, said a decision would be taken on September 18, when the team for the Australia ODIs is to be picked.
Vengsarkar, who was in New Delhi watching the match between India A and South Africa A, appeared unaware of the news until told about it by journalists. Asked for his reaction, Vengsarkar said: "I can't even be shocked because [officially] I haven't heard anything."
Dravid, 33, has captained India in 20 Tests and 62 ODIs since taking over the captaincy from Sourav Ganguly two years ago, following India's tour of Zimbabwe.
Under his captaincy India won eight Tests, including series wins in West Indies, Bangladesh and England. However, his ODI record was patchy; he began on a winning streak, where India set a record for 16 consecutive successful chases. More recently, though, the team had a first-round exit from the World Cup in the Caribbean and lost the NatWest series to England 4-3.
As captain, he averaged 51 in Tests and 44 in ODIs but his Test form had dipped of late; he averaged 25 against England recently and 21 on the South Africa tour last year.
His decision comes as India is preparing for a busy season including a home series against Pakistan and a full tour of Australia.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

'Will consider request for Dawood's extradition'

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has said she will certainly look into India's request for extradition of Mumbai serial blasts accused Dawood Ibrahim, who is believed to be in Karachi.
"We will certainly look into the request by the Indian government," she told Karan Thapar on his programme "India Tonight" telecast on CNN-IBN.
Bhutto was asked whether she would grant the extradition of Dawood if she is elected to power.
"If he is living in Karachi, it is very wrong ... I do not want Pakistan should get a bad name and be seen as a country that harbours criminals from all parts of the world, including India," she said.
Bhutto, who has been living in self-imposed exile in London, said that the militants Pakistan "nurtured" during the Afghan war against the Soviet Union had returned to haunt them.
"Groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Tayyaba have unleashed suicide bombings in Pakistan," she said adding that it was time "Pakistan put its internal house into order".
Backing the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan, Bhutto said the process "is setting a new pace, setting a new agenda and a new goal."
The two-time premier said Kashmir was a core issue between the two countries but not the one that should be allowed to derail the Indo-Pak relationship or the dialogue.

Exert pressure to get us Dawood: CBI to Interpol

Without naming Pakistan, CBI said on Wednesday that the international community should exert pressure over the country "harbouring" global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim so that he could be handed over to India to face trial.
CBI Director Vijay Shanker told reporters that the world community, which says it believes in peaceful co-existence, should exert pressure on the country "where we all know he is" for handing over Dawood to India.
Shanker, who was flanked by Interpol Secretary General Ronald K Noble, was replying to a question about the efficacy of Interpol Red Corner notices when a global terrorist like Dawood could not be brought before the law.
The CBI Director said cooperation should not only be confined to dreaded criminals like Dawood but also to other such fugitives, who have been hiding in countries "harbouring" them.
The Interpol Secretary General admitted that Red Corner Warrant was only to inform the member countries about wanted criminals. "We can only say. It is for the judicial order of that country whether it wanted to comply with the warrant," Noble said.
The CBI Director favoured that 186-member countries of the Interpol make a move for giving legal sanctity to the Red Corner notices.
Asked whether the Red Corner notice against the alleged Bofors accused Ottavio Quattrocchi was in operation, Noble said "the Interpol warrant is not withdrawn until asked by the requesting country."
Shanker said it was on the basis of the Interpol Red Corner Notice that Quattrocchi had been detained in Malaysia and very recently in Argentina.
While there was no legal sanctity to the Red Corner Notice, it was still helpful in cornering an accused in view of an alert generated by the world police, he said.
On questions regarding cyber laws of India, Noble said it was a very well established fact that India was the leader in Information Technology and had tough cyber laws.
Earlier, welcoming delegates from 37 countries, the CBI Director advocated concerted efforts for capacity building and training of all those associated with the criminal justice system.
The Interpol Secretary General said it was the endeavour of the world police organisation to strengthen member states' ability to combat cyber crime.

London: Haymarket Hotel

THE BASICS

All you need to know about the Haymarket, the latest luxury offering in the rapidly expanding empire of the British hoteliers Tim and Kit Kemp, can be found in the basement of the converted Regency-era building designed by John Nash. There — reached by an elevator that robotically (and annoyingly) announces the arrival of every floor — you will find a gorgeous 60-foot pool, hypnotically lighted by the ever-changing (one minute blue, the next yellow or red) wall installation by the artist Martin Richman, along with a sleek pewter bar and several seating areas with modish sofas, including a few covered in gold lamé. It almost seems a shame to disturb the serenity of this achingly beautiful room by actually going for a dip. And that's kind of how the Haymarket feels: like an expensively designed stage set for an upscale hotel rather than a comforting place you might gratefully return to after a hectic day seeing London.

THE LOCATION

The hotel is set on a small street off Haymarket, in central London, an area crowded with tourist attractions, like the National Gallery (two blocks away) and several West End theaters, but thin on upscale lodging choices.

THE LOOK

In a word, eclectic. Kit Kemp, the designer half of the duo, has created individual looks for each of the 50 rooms and suites, mixing eras, colors and fabrics. (Though the inclusion of bare dressing dummies in many of the rooms seems to be one consistent touch.) On the ground floor are three spacious rooms that lead into one another: a stark lobby in white and yellow dominated by a Tony Cragg sculpture; a coolly elegant conservatory done in shades of green; and the boldly furnished library with wild patterns and colors that at first glance seem to clash, but then gradually grow on you. (Maybe the “honor” bar, with its ample alcoholic offerings, helps.)

THE CROWD

Dedicated Kempophiles who have followed every step of this stylish couple as they have progressively moved up the hipster food chain, from the lovely country-house style of the Pelham in South Kensington to the buzz-creating Soho Hotel in the heart of London's media district.

THE ROOMS

The bedrooms are surprisingly — stunningly — large by London standards, with furnishings that are a mix of modern pieces and antiques. The roomy bathrooms are sleekly designed in granite, glass and oak, with double basins, a separate shower and an oversize bathtub, as well as large flat-screen TVs.

AMENITIES

All the standard high-tech offerings — high-speed wireless access, DVD/CD players — are provided in guest rooms, but the gym (situated off the pool area) is a disappointingly small and cheerless place.

ROOM SERVICE

Available 24 hours, with offerings ranging from mushroom and taleggio panini (£8.50, or $17 at $2 to the pound) to a grilled leg of lamb with a rosemary and anchovy sauce (£14.50). A Continental breakfast ordered for 9 a.m. arrived right on the dot.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Some fans of the Kemps may yearn for a hotel that tries a little less strenuously to make a statement, but you can't fault the couple's commercial instincts: During a recent stay, a party was held each night somewhere in the hotel, while a clutch of paparazzi waited outside for someone fabulous to exit. Rooms start at £245 for a double and go up to £2,250 for a two-bedroom suite. Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, (44-20) 7470-4000, www.firmdale.com.

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Bin Laden releases video as CIA issues warning

A videotaped message by Osama bin Laden, the first in nearly three years, compares the Iraq war to American blunders in Vietnam, criticizes the Democratic Party for failing to pull American troops from Iraq, and urges Americans to embrace Islam.
Details of the video emerged Friday, the same day that the director of the Central Intelligence Agency gave a public warning about Al Qaeda's gathering strength and unapologetically defended his agency's campaign to kill and capture the group's operatives worldwide.
The video, timed to the approaching sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, shows the leader of Al Qaeda with a black beard, and his references to news events appear to date the tape to within the past few months.
The 26-minute video does not contain any direct warnings of an impending attack, focusing instead on the Iraq war and the "terrorism" of Western leaders, including President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. bin Laden vowed to "continue to escalate the killing and fighting" in Iraq.
President George W. Bush, speaking in Sydney, Australia, said, "Iraq is part of this war against extremists," The Associated Press reported. "If Al Qaeda bothers to mention Iraq, it's because they want to achieve their objectives in Iraq, which is to drive us out."
transcript of the tape was made available by the SITE Institute, a research organization that monitors the video and Internet messages of jihadist groups.
An American intelligence official said that an initial analysis confirmed that the voice on the tape was bin Laden's. It is the first video message from bin Laden since October 2004; he released an audio message last summer.
During a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations Friday, the CIA director, General Michael Hayden defended the agency's controversial program of detaining terrorism suspects in secret jails abroad and subjecting them to harsh interrogation. He insisted that those efforts were legal, but pledged that his agency would operate right at the boundary of what is permitted by law.
Hayden said that domestic and European criticism of C.I.A operations was misguided and that it exaggerated the number of suspects in agency hands.
It is rare for a CIA director to defend his agency in such a public forum, and Hayden said Friday that he had asked to speak at the council.
During a question and answer session after the speech, Hayden lamented that the Sept. 11 attacks have become a distant memory for too many Americans, giving rise to intense criticism of American counterterrorism efforts.
He said that the number of detainees moved through CIA prisons over the past five years was fewer than 100, and that the CIA had transferred several dozen more into the hands of foreign governments for detention, a practice called extraordinary rendition.
Citing the findings of a recent National Intelligence Estimate about the terrorism threat, Hayden said that American spy agencies believed that Al Qaeda was planning "high-impact plots" against the United States and focusing on targets that would "produce mass casualties, dramatic destruction and significant economic aftershocks."
He said intelligence agencies were uncertain whether Al Qaeda had again succeeded in slipping operatives into the United States.

Shoaib Akhtar hits Asif, says sorry

After his unceremonious ouster from the Twenty20 World Cup, temperamental Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar apologised for hitting fellow pacer Mohammad Asif with a bat following a verbal spat.
"I am really sorry. I am feeling very bad at the moment. Sometimes you do things in a fit of anger. Once I am back I will discuss the matter with my family and friends and hold a press conference. I will apologise to everyone," Shoaib told a TV channel.
Shoaib hit Asif on his thigh after the two had a heated exchange during a training session in South Africa following which Pakistan Cricket Board immediately called him back as a disciplinary measure.
Although Shoaib admitted that he crossed the line much too often, he also insisted that he was unfairly targeted by the media.
"Everything happened all of a sudden. I made a mistake but then who does not. I am sorry for what happened but I think I can put the whole thing behind and come back stronger," Shoaib said.
"I admit that I make mistakes but the media glare on me is such that everything gets blown out of proportion. The media does not go after everybody, it only targets me. But what has happened has happened and I will try bouncing back as soon as possible," he said.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Students come together to search for missing Utah woman

CNNU campus correspondent Joshua Molina is a senior at Brigham Young University. He joined the search for college student Camille Cleverly and wrote the following commentary on what he saw. CNNU is a feature that provides student perspectives on news and trends from colleges across the United States. The views expressed in this article are not necessarily those of CNN, its affiliates or the schools where the campus correspondents are based.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered on Brigham Young University's campus Friday to help find a college student who vanished more than a week ago.
The volunteers were grouped into parties of 10, then sent into a neighborhood covering a three-mile radius around Camille Cleverley's apartment.
So far, the only clue to what happened to the 22-year-old BYU student is her bicycle found miles up a mountain canyon.
The groups spent the day knocking on doors, asking residents if they were in the area when Cleverley was last seen.
They asked if anyone had seen anything suspicious, including people buying women's clothing.
On BYU's campus, posters seeking information about Cleverley are everywhere, and there are renewed calls for students to be safe.
I followed some of those students as they went door to door.
Before the organizers sent us out, they briefed us on what to do in case we found her, dead or alive. Since she's been missing for eight days, we had to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
They also told us to look out for a possible change of appearance, such as different clothes, or a new hairstyle or hair color, as happened in the Elizabeth Smart abduction case a few years ago.
A searcher I spoke to by Bridal Veil Falls, where police say Cleverley's bicycle was found, said that he was among those looking for Elizabeth, and they walked right past her on occasions and didn't realize who she was.
After being briefed by volunteer coordinators, I met the rest of our party at a rendezvous spot by a park in South Provo, and followed Todd and Rachel Freestone with my video camera. Todd is a recent BYU graduate, and Rachel is finishing up her social work degree.
"I came because I heard about the missing girl, and it just touched my heart," Rachel said. They heard about Friday's search after visiting their friend Dallas Bean's apartment last night.
Our team leader was Jeremy Smith, a BYU student from Sacramento, California.
"I got the e-mail last night, and I didn't have any classes today, so I figured I'd come," Smith said. He was chosen because of previous first aid experience.
Door to door, they followed protocol and asked residents about the missing student. Some neighbors weren't home, and others told all they knew.
The Freestones carefully took notes as they asked their questions at the doorstep. Some people shied away from the camera, so I tried to stay as far back as possible.
It seemed like the leads weren't going anywhere, so I headed to Bridal Veil Falls, where police and professional searchers were still on the trail. Volunteers were discouraged from searching up the canyon.
Police were friendly but had little to say. The falls were beautiful on this September afternoon, but there was no sign of Cleverley.
The area around the falls has a long bike trail, and searchers were specifically interested in that area since that is where the bicycle was found.
It was allegedly stolen by someone at that spot, then turned over to police, making this investigation even more bizarre. No one would comment on what is happening to the people that turned in the bike.
Searchers looked all over the falls area Friday morning, reaching the top of the falls, even though they seriously doubt that the missing woman could've gotten that far up without climbing gear or a climbing team. Still, police are trying every lead they can get.
I went as far as I could into the investigation scene, passing by police interrogating a man who seemed to have seen two men and a woman walking around the area.

Salman can go abroad, rules Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court allowed film star Salman Khan, who is out on bail after his conviction in a chinkara poaching case, to go to Austria and the Czech Republic for the shooting of feature film Yuvraj.
Justice H R Panwar, while considering the application filed on behalf of Salman, has granted him the permission to visit Austria from September 13 to 30 and Czech Republic from October 1 to 15 for the shoot of the Mukta Arts' upcoming movie, said H M Saraswat, counsel for Salman.
Additional Advocate General Kantilal Thakur opposed the actor's plea contending that the documents submitted along with the application seeking permission for foreign visits are not supported by any affidavit.
The High Court, after hearing both sides, granted permission to the film star to go abroad for the shoot, Saraswat added.
A sessions court had upheld on August 24 a trial court verdict sentencing Khan to five years' imprisonment for killing a chinkara at Ghoda Farm in 1998 during the shoot of the film Hum Saath Saath Hain. The actor was arrested the following day on his arrival in Jodhpur from Mumbai.
The High Court, however, gave bail to Khan on August 31 who walked free last Friday after spending 6 nights in jail.
Salman has to get the permission also from the court of district judicial magistrate for his overseas trip. His counsel would file a separate application for this before the court on Monday as the trial of a black buck poaching case against him in Kankani is pending before the court.
Besides, an appeal against Khan's sentence of one year imprisonment in another chinkara poaching case in Bhagwad is also pending before the district and sessions court of Jodhpur but there is no need to get permission from there, Saraswat said.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Salman Khan displays the worlds’s most expensive Necktie

Bollywood actor Salman Khan displays the worlds’s most expensive Necktie, at a fashion show titled Cultural Ties. The necktie crafted by fashion house Satya Paul is made from pure silk and 150 gms of white gold, studded with 261 diamonds weighing 77carats is priced at 21 million US dollars

Saturday, September 1, 2007

'It is a great relief that Salman is home'

"It is a great relief to us that he is home," said actor Sohail Khan, Salman's younger brother. Hordes of fans and well wishers jostled with each other outside the Khan residence in Bandra to get a glimpse of the actor.

Khan flew to Mumbai, along with his family and lawyer Dipesh Mehta in a chartered plane from Jodhpur.

Friends from within the industry also heaved a sigh of relief. "Salman is a great human being and does not deserve to be unhappy," said David Dhawan, the director of the actor's latest blockbuster 'Partner'.

Filmmaker Karan Johar said he was unaware of the legal aspect of the case. He, however, said, "Salman is a very dear friend and I hope things get better for him."

However, it was Salman's father Salim Khan who summed it up by saying, "Everyone who knows and cares for Salman and has been with him throughout this ordeal is sure to feel a sense of relief."

Salim said the actor's mother, Salma, had been the most affected after her son was arrested.

"She was in a terrible state and broke down frequently. But her prayers have finally been answered," said the veteran script writer.

Life is very, very tough inside the jail: Salman

Bollywood star Salman Khan, who was incarcerated in a chinkara poaching case, said he was "not guilty and did not want to hold his head in shame".
The actor, who reached Mumbai on Friday night after his release from Jodhpur jail, was given a rousing welcome by his fans, who waited all day outside his residence.
Speaking to media later, he said, "I believe in destiny and I am not guilty. Also the six days in jail were not easy. Life is very, very tough there.
"I don't want to blame anybody. Whatever is in my destiny will happen and I will accept it".
However, he said, "Justice will take its own course and I am hundred per cent confidant that I will be out of it (exonerated)".
Stating that his family was his strength and his support system, he said, "I cried on the Rakhi day. It was tough for me.
"I spent most of my time, making paintings in jail, which I would like to auction".
Salman Khan also said that he did not want Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt to go to jail.
Thanking his fans for being supportive to him, he said fans should keep control over their emotions and not loose their mental balance.
He said he had to climb the building compound wall just to avoid the crowd.
Police had a tough time managing the surging crowd and also had to use lathi charge to keep them under control.
After spending six nights behind bars, Bollywood star Salman Khan on Friday walked out of prison after the Rajasthan High Court gave him bail and suspended his five-year sentence awarded for killing an endangered deer nine years back.
Justice H R Panwar ordered the release of the 41-year-old star in the Chinkara poaching case after directing him to furnish a personal bond of Rs one lakh and two surety bonds of Rs 50,000.
Salman was arrested on Saturday last after losing his appeal in the District and Session court of Jodhpur against his five-year sentence in the Chinkara poaching case awarded by the Chief Judicial Magistrate on April 10 last year.
The five-year sentence will remain suspended till the order on the star's revision petition is pronounced.