Saifeena for Rs. four lakh at Delhi's Jama Masjid goat market

October 20, 2012

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New Delhi, October 20: 'Saif Ali Khan' and 'Kareena Kapoor' are up for "grabs" for a whopping Rs. 4 lakh (Rs. 400,000). Not the celebratory couple, but a pair of goats being sold at old Delhi's Jama Masjid bazar ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Interestingly, both the two-year-old goats are males!

Weighing 200 kg each, the five feet tall goats belong to the popular Mewati breed and can be bought individually as well for Rs. 2.5 lakh each.

"After Saif and Kareena got married (on Tuesday), we decided to pair these two goats. It is a much better deal if someone buys them together," their owner, Idris, told IANS.

Coming from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, the goats daily consume over a kilo of jowar, around three to four kilos of fresh green leaves and grass and three litres of milk to maintain their stout structure, Idris said.

However, the star of the show is a goat - also with a price tag of Rs.4 lakh - that has on its back a natural pattern that reads like 'Allah'. This has ensured special treatment for it.

Unlike hundreds of its counterparts that were tied to a rope and crammed in tents as they jostled for space to sit on the dusty ground, the 'divine' goat was seated on a clean cot with a green sheet covering his back.

"This goat is special. It's divine," its owner Abbas told IANS. Hailing from Ajmer in Rajasthan, Abbas is among the dozens of people who have come to sell their goats here at the market for Eid-ul-Azha, which falls on Oct 26.

'Divine' goats like these are not unusual though and there are a few of these show stealers in the market every year and a few more are expected over the weekend, said sellers.

Last year, a similar goat was sold for Rs.4 lakh, shopkeepers in the goat bazaar said.

But the goats priced between Rs.5,000 and Rs.10,000 constitute 80 per cent of the sales at this temporary market which comes up every year during this time and is open 24X7. The huge ground converts into a marketplace during these days and sees a convergence of goat sellers from northern India.

"Goats from Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh belonging to breeds like Mewati, Barbari, Desi, Punjabi, Totapuri, Sirohi and Himachali are available in the market," said Khalid Khan, another shopkeeper.

Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated by Muslims across the globe in honour of Prophet Abrahim, who was even willing to sacrifice his son Ismail to please Allah. According to Muslim belief, Allah replaced Ismail with a sheep just as Abrahim was about to slit his throat - hence the tradition of sacrificing an animal.

According to tradition, a sacrificial goat has to be carefully selected. It should be healthy, with a strong physique, and should not have any deformities.

Despite the recession and inflation, the market is doing brisk business and is set to surge further, especially over the weekend.

The shopkeepers, meanwhile, are leaving no stone unturned to attract customers.

From painting the goat's horns in bright colours to tying colourful leashes and anklets - the more decorated a goat is, the better are its prospects of being sold at a higher price, said shopkeepers. The owners don't have to go far to buy these colourful decorative items. There are a few shops that sell them at the spot.

Some of the white-coloured goats also carried henna designs on their backs.

Shopkeepers know the best way to sell their goats is to decorate them to catch the customers' eye.

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April 25,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 25: Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol, well-known for his acting in television serials and movies, passed away on Saturday at a hospital here, family sources said.

Vallathol, son of drama legend T N Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini, was the nephew of the famous Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon.

The veteran actor had appeared in around 50 Malayalam movies and more than 50 television serials starting from1986 with the serial 'Vaitharani' on Doordarshan.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi VIjayan expressed condolences on the passing away of the actor.

"He had an extraordinary ability to immortalise the characters with a wide range of emotions," Vijayan said, adding that, his demise was a loss to both theatre, film and TV serial industry.

Opposition Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala also condoled the demise of the Vallathol.

Chennithala remembered Vallathol as a brilliant writer and social activist. Vallathol made his film debut in 'Swathi Thirunal' directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987.

He had also played versatile characters in hit movies movies including Godfather, Mathilukal, Sargam, Vidheyan, Kottayam Kunjachan, Naalu Penningal, Idukki Gold among others.

He has penned more than 25 short stories among which two were adapted into television series.

He is survived by his wife Geethalakshmi.

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May 14,2020

Mumbai, Mar 14: Animal Planet has announced a new documentary "The Zoo: COVID-19 And Animals", which seeks to explore the effects of coronavirus on animals.

The special will see Dave Salmoni, Animal Planet’s big cat expert, talking to a number of experts, from the World Health Organization to wildlife biologists, in order to find out how COVID-19 is affecting animals and what pet owners can do to safeguard them.

The issue came to forefront when a four-year-old Malayan tiger tested positive for COVID-19 at Bronx Zoo in New York.

The documentary will feature chief veterinarian of Bronx Zoo, who will give an update on the big cats and their treatment, and also Dr Peter Embarek from WHO's COVID-19 Task Force, who works particularly on all aspects of the virus related to animals.

In a statement, Salmoni said, "When news about Nadia the tiger came out the questions immediately began; what about my pets? How do I keep my animals and family safe? We’re going to answer these questions and more through this documentary."

"We're speaking to a wide range of experts from the World Health Organization, to wildlife biologists, to veterinarians. We are at war with this disease and so we get down to the nitty-gritty, and discuss practical questions about daily lives with our pets," he added.

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"The Zoo: COVID-19 And Animals" will premiere on May 17 on Animal Planet, Animal Planet HD and Discovery Plus app.

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June 26,2020

New Delhi, Jun 26: At a time when the nation has still not come to terms with Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a shocking case of 16-year-old TikTok star SIya Kakkar has shocked everyone. The social media sensation committed suicide on June 25 at her residence in Delhi. The reason behind her death is still unknown and, as per the latest reports, the police investigation is underway.

The tragic news has made her fans extremely sad and, condolences are pouring in across social media. "16 Year Old Tik Tok Star Siya Kakkar Commits Suicide.She had all the fame, over 1M followers on Tik Tok, a lakh followers on Insta. I just can't understand what is happening with people? Why would a 16 year old commit suicide? It is getting worse day by day. Om Shanti", wrote a Twitter user.

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