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"Every year Salman makes sure he is at home during the festival, putting his shooting and other commitments on the back burner. The first Puja after bringing the idol home is attended by relatives and a select close group of family friends. Last year Salman's Partner film associates, David Dhawan and
Govinda, were a part of the first day Puja.
"Salman abstains from smoking and drinking during this period and enjoys the special traditional food that includes a lot of sweets made by his mother,
Salma, a Maharashtrian; from Panvel whose maiden surname was
Nadkarni." Salman's brothers Arbaaz and Sohail and their respective families
enthusiastically participate in the festivities.
"On the second day, in the evening, the Ganpati idol is taken for immersion nearby Bandstand. The entire family walks along together in a procession," the source concluded. Last year, besides celebrating the festival at home, Salman also participated in the special Puja at the famous Lalbaugcha
Raja Ganesh Mandal and donated an undisclosed amount.
Will jail for Salman Khan deter wildlife poaching?
A Sessions Court in Jodhpur in 2007 has sentenced
bollywood star Salman Khan to five years of
rigorous imprisonment for killing an endangered Chinkara. The court has also
rejected Salman’s appeal asking for 10 days time to surrender.
Salman Khan was arrested on his arrival at Jodhpur airport
from Mumbai on Saturday, the 25th August and sent to the central
jail. Later, Salman filed a revision petition in the Jodhpur bench
of the Rajasthan High Court challenging his conviction.
At least Rs. 75 crore is at stake due to stalling of
movies having Salman Khan in lead roles. Industry experts are hoping
that the delays caused by the arrest will not be too long.
Poaching and illegal trading of endangered animals remains rampant with as many
as 400 species getting close to the verge of extinction across India now.
There are as many as 15,000 wildlife crimes pending in Indian courts including
those of large-scale poaching of rare animals, trade of tiger and leopard skins,
international smuggling—and yet none of these face harsh sentence or speedy
trial by the courts. Has Salman been persecuted just because he is a celebrity? Will a jail term for
the actor deter wildlife poaching?
Wildlife Conservationist Ulhas Karanth, Director, Actor Rahul Dev, President,
Liberty Institute Barun Mitra discussed on Face the Nation whether the verdict
on Salman will be a deterrent for poachers. Will jail for Salman Khan deter wildlife poaching?
Salman Khan’s conviction is being considered a landmark judgement for wildlife
conservation in India and the conservation community is jubilant. But conservationists argue that Salman's case is only the tip of the iceberg.
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