Fifteen years after its founding, Facebook has made strides toward Mark Zuckerberg's goal of connecting the world. But it has also made some huge missteps that have turned some of its cheerleaders into vocal detractors.

The online social network founded on February 4, 2004, in Zuckerberg's Harvard University dorm heads into adolescence with the grown-up burdens of being held accountable for its behaviour and playing in a world where people may not always have the purest intentions.

Facebook has seen unprecedented success by amassing more than 2.3 billion people worldwide who actively use the platform to share updates, obtain information and connect with new people.

But it has also been battered by criticism that it was more focused on growth than protecting users or thwarting deception, bullying and harassment.

"This is a very powerful company that has created an addictive product that many people are dependent on," said author and analyst Josh Bernoff.

"Because of that, there is tremendous responsibility."

Facebook was hammered last year by a series of scandals over data protection and privacy and concerns that the leading social network had been manipulated by foreign interests for political purposes.

It has faced increasing scrutiny on how it collects vast amounts of personal data from users, and how it shares that information with partners to deliver targeted advertising.&nbsp;

'Confronting maturity'

"After the challenges of 2018, it is no longer lauded for its innovation. It is scrutinized and criticized for its every move," eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson said.

"Facebook at age 15 is confronting maturity. It's no longer just an upstart company."

Facebook is second only to colossus Google in worldwide digital ad revenue and is the owner of some of the most widely used smartphone apps.

The platform is behind free, stand-alone smartphone apps Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, each of which has more than a billion users.

Zuckerberg, 34, recently renewed his defense of the social network's business model, adamant that Facebook did not sell user data.

He maintained that the social network makes money from targeting ads based on what it learns about users, keeping the service free.

Bernoff saw Zuckerberg's latest defense as contending that Facebook is here to help people, and thus can be trusted.

"We have learned in capitalism that when companies get a lot of power and say they are doing what is best for you, we need to scrutinize them more," Bernoff said.

If history is an indicator, then Facebook's true threat could be a lifestyle shift to a different way of interacting with computers.

Bernoff questioned whether Facebook was positioning itself for the rise of smart speakers using the likes of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

"The future is going to be increasingly related to voice, and to companies and individuals interacting through artificially intelligent agents," Bernoff said.

"As people change the way they interact with the world, there is no guarantee Facebook will have a place there."

He doubted whether people would turn away from Facebook due to trust issues, arguing that consumers are willing to trade a huge amount of data for a modicum of convenience.

Despite the wave of scandals, Facebook took in a record $22 billion profit for 2018 as revenues surged to $55 billion.&nbsp;

Motivated trolls

Facebook has acknowledged it needs to do more to restore trust, and ferret out misinformation and abuse.

It now has more than 30,000 people "working on safety" and invests billions of dollars in security, according to Zuckerberg.

"The trolls have a financial incentive to pervert the way Facebook works, and it is costly for Facebook to prevent that," Bernoff said.

And while Zuckerberg has connected the developed world, there is a lot of the planet he has yet to get onto the social network.

According to eMarketer, 46.7 percent of internet users, or slightly more than 23 percent of the world's total population, use the core Facebook app any given month.

"Facebook will need to make international growth a bigger priority this year and in the coming years," Williamson said.

Facebook also needs to be a leader in undermining manipulation and fake news, protecting user data and keeping up with consumers' changing communications preferences, according to the analyst.

Zuckerberg's personal goal for 2019 is to convene a series of public forums on how technology can better serve society.

"I'm going to put myself out there more than I've been comfortable with and engage more in some of these debates about the future, the tradeoffs we face, and where we want to go," Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post outlining his goals.

Fifteen years after its founding, Facebook has made strides toward Mark Zuckerberg's goal of connecting the world. But it has also made some huge missteps that have turned some of its cheerleaders into vocal detractors.

Fifteen years after its founding, Facebook has made strides toward Mark Zuckerberg's goal of connecting the world. But it has also made some huge missteps that have turned some of its cheerleaders into vocal detractors. The online social network founded on February 4, 2004, in Zuckerberg's Harvard University dorm heads into adolescence with the grown-up burdens of being held accountable for its behaviour and playing in a world where people may not always have the purest intentions. Facebook has seen unprecedented success by amassing more than 2.3 billion people worldwide who actively use the platform to share updates, obtain information and connect with new people. But it has also been battered by criticism that it was more focused on growth than protecting users or thwarting deception, bullying and harassment. "This is a very powerful company that has created an addictive product that many people are dependent on," said author and analyst Josh Bernoff. "Because of that, there is tremendous responsibility." Facebook was hammered last year by a series of scandals over data protection and privacy and concerns that the leading social network had been manipulated by foreign interests for political purposes. It has faced increasing scrutiny on how it collects vast amounts of personal data from users, and how it shares that information with partners to deliver targeted advertising. 'Confronting maturity' "After the challenges of 2018, it is no longer lauded for its innovation. It is scrutinized and criticized for its every move," eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson said. "Facebook at age 15 is confronting maturity. It's no longer just an upstart company." Facebook is second only to colossus Google in worldwide digital ad revenue and is the owner of some of the most widely used smartphone apps. The platform is behind free, stand-alone smartphone apps Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, each of which has more than a billion users. Zuckerberg, 34, recently renewed his defense of the social network's business model, adamant that Facebook did not sell user data. He maintained that the social network makes money from targeting ads based on what it learns about users, keeping the service free. Bernoff saw Zuckerberg's latest defense as contending that Facebook is here to help people, and thus can be trusted. "We have learned in capitalism that when companies get a lot of power and say they are doing what is best for you, we need to scrutinize them more," Bernoff said. If history is an indicator, then Facebook's true threat could be a lifestyle shift to a different way of interacting with computers. Bernoff questioned whether Facebook was positioning itself for the rise of smart speakers using the likes of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. "The future is going to be increasingly related to voice, and to companies and individuals interacting through artificially intelligent agents," Bernoff said. "As people change the way they interact with the world, there is no guarantee Facebook will have a place there." He doubted whether people would turn away from Facebook due to trust issues, arguing that consumers are willing to trade a huge amount of data for a modicum of convenience. Despite the wave of scandals, Facebook took in a record $22 billion profit for 2018 as revenues surged to $55 billion. Motivated trolls Facebook has acknowledged it needs to do more to restore trust, and ferret out misinformation and abuse. It now has more than 30,000 people "working on safety" and invests billions of dollars in security, according to Zuckerberg. "The trolls have a financial incentive to pervert the way Facebook works, and it is costly for Facebook to prevent that," Bernoff said. And while Zuckerberg has connected the developed world, there is a lot of the planet he has yet to get onto the social network. According to eMarketer, 46.7 percent of internet users, or slightly more than 23 percent of the world's total population, use the core Facebook app any given month. "Facebook will need to make international growth a bigger priority this year and in the coming years," Williamson said. Facebook also needs to be a leader in undermining manipulation and fake news, protecting user data and keeping up with consumers' changing communications preferences, according to the analyst. Zuckerberg's personal goal for 2019 is to convene a series of public forums on how technology can better serve society. "I'm going to put myself out there more than I've been comfortable with and engage more in some of these debates about the future, the tradeoffs we face, and where we want to go," Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post outlining his goals.

Facebook at 15: A titan with grown-up woes

2004 to 2019: Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook turns 15

Thousands of Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the Islamic republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on Friday to launch celebrations for the 40th anniversary of its revolution.

The ceremonies for the 1979 revolution started at 9:33 am, the exact time that Khomeini returned to Iran and his plane touched down at Tehran airport, AFP correspondents said.

As an army band played revolutionary anthems, the huge hall of the mausoleum was filled with people from all walks of life, amid schoolchildren dressed in the red, white and green of the Iranian flag.

Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, head of the influential expert's assembly which appoints the supreme leader of the Islamic republic, delivered a keynote speech rebuking factions seeking better ties with Washington.

"Curses on the wrong school of thought that thinks we can't run the country unless America helps us," he said, shaking a raised left hand.

"America's power is on the decline, we should not be afraid of America," Jannati said.

On February 1 each year, Iran begins 10 days of celebrations to mark the anniversary of Khomeini's return from exile after the pro-Western shah fled Iran following widespread demonstrations.

The celebrations culminate on 11 February which marks the fall of 2,500 years of monarchy in Iran.

Thousands of Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the Islamic republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on Friday to launch celebrations for the 40th anniversary of its revolution.

Thousands of Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the Islamic republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on Friday to launch celebrations for the 40th anniversary of its revolution. The ceremonies for the 1979 revolution started at 9:33 am, the exact time that Khomeini returned to Iran and his plane touched down at Tehran airport, AFP correspondents said. As an army band played revolutionary anthems, the huge hall of the mausoleum was filled with people from all walks of life, amid schoolchildren dressed in the red, white and green of the Iranian flag. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, head of the influential expert's assembly which appoints the supreme leader of the Islamic republic, delivered a keynote speech rebuking factions seeking better ties with Washington. "Curses on the wrong school of thought that thinks we can't run the country unless America helps us," he said, shaking a raised left hand. "America's power is on the decline, we should not be afraid of America," Jannati said. On February 1 each year, Iran begins 10 days of celebrations to mark the anniversary of Khomeini's return from exile after the pro-Western shah fled Iran following widespread demonstrations. The celebrations culminate on 11 February which marks the fall of 2,500 years of monarchy in Iran.

Iran celebrates 40 years since revolution with Khomeini return

Twinkle Khanna wished her husband Akshay Kumar by sharing a beautiful post dedicated to him and their 18 years of marriage.

She took to her Twitter handle to post a series of witty tweets revealing what Akshay did not get her for their 18th wedding anniversary.&nbsp;

She reworked the ongoing #10YearChallenge to make it about her and Akshay's 18th wedding anniversary.

The 45-year-old actor turned author's first post shows her getting into a private jet.

&nbsp;"What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn't give me a private jet #18YearChallenge," she wrote along with the picture.

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The second post features Twinkle with her childhood crush Rob Lowe. "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn`t give me a date with my childhood crush Rob Lowe #18yearchallenge," she captioned the post.

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While the third photo shows Ranveer Singh giving a peck on Akshay`s cheek. "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn't even give me a freshly wrapped Mr Singh just kept all the hugs for himself #18yearchallenge," she wrote alongside the snap.

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Later, in a heartfelt post Twinkle revealed what Akshay did actually give her.

&nbsp;She wrote, "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Fortunately, he gave me 18 years of solid friendship, enough space so I could grow and somehow managed to hold my hand for a large part of the way. This is not the end-apparently we are just on page 120!"This cute post by the 'Mrs Funnybones' author, who is usually known for her witty and sassy replies, is surely going to melt your hearts!&nbsp;

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Twinkle and Akshay tied the knot on January 17, 2001, and are proud parents to two adorable children, Aarav and Nitara.

On the work front, Twinkle is winning hearts with her books and columns. Meanwhile, Akshay was last seen in '2.0'.

&nbsp;He is now gearing up for the release of his next film 'Kesari', which also stars Parineeti Chopra. The actor will also be seen in 'Mission Mangal', 'Good News' and 'Housefull 4'.&nbsp;

Twinkle Khanna wished her husband Akshay Kumar by sharing a beautiful post dedicated to him and their 18 years of marriage. She took to her Twitter handle to post a series of witty tweets revealing what Akshay did not get her for their 18th wedding anniversary.

Twinkle Khanna wished her husband Akshay Kumar by sharing a beautiful post dedicated to him and their 18 years of marriage. She took to her Twitter handle to post a series of witty tweets revealing what Akshay did not get her for their 18th wedding anniversary. She reworked the ongoing #10YearChallenge to make it about her and Akshay's 18th wedding anniversary. The 45-year-old actor turned author's first post shows her getting into a private jet. "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn't give me a private jet #18YearChallenge," she wrote along with the picture. What did your husband give you for your anniversary ? Unfortunately he didn’t give me a private jet #18YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/XnEtWT1dbV — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) January 17, 2019 × The second post features Twinkle with her childhood crush Rob Lowe. "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn`t give me a date with my childhood crush Rob Lowe #18yearchallenge," she captioned the post. What did your husband give you for your anniversary ? Unfortunately he didn’t give me a date with my childhood crush Rob Lowe #18yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/0bHTmOq6zi — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) January 17, 2019 × While the third photo shows Ranveer Singh giving a peck on Akshay`s cheek. "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately, he didn't even give me a freshly wrapped Mr Singh just kept all the hugs for himself #18yearchallenge," she wrote alongside the snap. What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Unfortunately he didn’t even give me a freshly wrapped Mr Singh just kept all the hugs for himself #18yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/OKvP2UUPGi — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) January 17, 2019 × Later, in a heartfelt post Twinkle revealed what Akshay did actually give her. She wrote, "What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Fortunately, he gave me 18 years of solid friendship, enough space so I could grow and somehow managed to hold my hand for a large part of the way. This is not the end-apparently we are just on page 120!"This cute post by the 'Mrs Funnybones' author, who is usually known for her witty and sassy replies, is surely going to melt your hearts! What did your husband give you for your anniversary? Fortunately, he gave me 18 years of solid friendship, enough space so I could grow and somehow managed to hold my hand for a large part of the way. This is not the end-apparently we are just on page 120! #18yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/De4tSMrjrC — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) January 17, 2019 × Twinkle and Akshay tied the knot on January 17, 2001, and are proud parents to two adorable children, Aarav and Nitara. On the work front, Twinkle is winning hearts with her books and columns. Meanwhile, Akshay was last seen in '2.0'. He is now gearing up for the release of his next film 'Kesari', which also stars Parineeti Chopra. The actor will also be seen in 'Mission Mangal', 'Good News' and 'Housefull 4'.

Twinkle Khanna wishes Akshay Kumar on anniversary with heartwarming, humorous posts

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a foot march here to mark the start of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations and to give a message against what the party called the "atmosphere of fear" in the country.

Congress leaders like K C Venugopal, R P N Singh, state unit president Ashok Chavan, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil and others joined Rahul Gandhi as he began the march after garlanding a statue of the Father of the Nation near the district collector's office here.

The march culminated at the Circus Ground (in Ramnagar locality) here, where the Congress president was set to address a rally.

Rahul Gandhi walked for around 50 minutes before reaching the rally venue, a Congress leader said.

The party leadership has converged at the Sevagram village, located around 10 km from Wardha district headquarters, to attend the meeting of the Congress Working

Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party.

The Congress is seeking return to power at the centre and also in Maharashtra following its drubbing at the hands of the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha and state Assembly polls.&nbsp;

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a foot march here to mark the start of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations and to give a message against what the party called the "atmosphere of fear" in the country.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a foot march here to mark the start of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations and to give a message against what the party called the "atmosphere of fear" in the country. Congress leaders like K C Venugopal, R P N Singh, state unit president Ashok Chavan, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil and others joined Rahul Gandhi as he began the march after garlanding a statue of the Father of the Nation near the district collector's office here. The march culminated at the Circus Ground (in Ramnagar locality) here, where the Congress president was set to address a rally. Rahul Gandhi walked for around 50 minutes before reaching the rally venue, a Congress leader said. The party leadership has converged at the Sevagram village, located around 10 km from Wardha district headquarters, to attend the meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party. The Congress is seeking return to power at the centre and also in Maharashtra following its drubbing at the hands of the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha and state Assembly polls.

Rahul leads foot march on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary

Bollywood blockbuster ''Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'' clocked five years on Thursday and the occasion has left one of the lead characters, `Naina` essayed by Deepika Padukone, making rounds on social media.

The hashtag `5YearsOfNaina` became a much-loved trend on Twitter, with the actress` fans pouring in their love for their beloved character.

Showering their love on the ''Padmaavat'' actress, fans shared pictures of `Scholar Naina`, as she was lovingly called in the film, her quotes, and some memorable moments from the film.

Netizens also took to dubbing their voices to Naina`s dialogues, thereby proving their love for the actress.

One fan wrote, "Her scream makes this microsecond of an amazing scene in the trailer. Throwback! #5YearsOfNaina".Another fan tweeted, "Thank you, scholar, Naina & team YJHD for teaching us to live in the moment, cherish friendships, give unconditionally and eventually love will always....always find a way #5YearsOfNaina @deepikapadukone".

"You won everyone`s heart with your performance as the beautiful Naina Talwar!

We loved her journey from being a shy girl to a confident woman! #5YearsOfNaina", read another tweet.

A fan shared a voice-over video and wrote, "How much Naina touched people`s lives.

Another fan re-created the scene of Naina #5YearsOfNaina @deepikapadukone @dp1stday1stshow".

Going along the same lines, another fan posted, "The Lines that Taught me Life.

The lines that are craved on my heart? Naina, You`re such an inspiration&nbsp;@deepikapadukone thanks for this Fantastic role&nbsp;#5YearsOfNaina #5YearsOfYJHD @dp1stday1stshow".

"Because it was also about friendship and family values. #5YearsOfNaina", read one post.

In the film, Naina was shown as a simple and sincere girl who discovered her fun side on a solo trip. Her realistic approach and life struggles left the audience in awe of the character.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, and Aditya Roy Kapoor in pivotal roles.

The hashtag `5YearsOfNaina` became a much-loved trend on Twitter, with the actress's fans pouring in their love for their beloved character

Bollywood blockbuster ''Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'' clocked five years on Thursday and the occasion has left one of the lead characters, `Naina` essayed by Deepika Padukone, making rounds on social media. The hashtag `5YearsOfNaina` became a much-loved trend on Twitter, with the actress` fans pouring in their love for their beloved character. Showering their love on the ''Padmaavat'' actress, fans shared pictures of `Scholar Naina`, as she was lovingly called in the film, her quotes, and some memorable moments from the film. Netizens also took to dubbing their voices to Naina`s dialogues, thereby proving their love for the actress. One fan wrote, "Her scream makes this microsecond of an amazing scene in the trailer. Throwback! #5YearsOfNaina".Another fan tweeted, "Thank you, scholar, Naina & team YJHD for teaching us to live in the moment, cherish friendships, give unconditionally and eventually love will always....always find a way #5YearsOfNaina @deepikapadukone". "You won everyone`s heart with your performance as the beautiful Naina Talwar! We loved her journey from being a shy girl to a confident woman! #5YearsOfNaina", read another tweet. A fan shared a voice-over video and wrote, "How much Naina touched people`s lives. Another fan re-created the scene of Naina #5YearsOfNaina @deepikapadukone @dp1stday1stshow". Going along the same lines, another fan posted, "The Lines that Taught me Life. The lines that are craved on my heart? Naina, You`re such an inspiration @deepikapadukone thanks for this Fantastic role #5YearsOfNaina #5YearsOfYJHD @dp1stday1stshow". "Because it was also about friendship and family values. #5YearsOfNaina", read one post. In the film, Naina was shown as a simple and sincere girl who discovered her fun side on a solo trip. Her realistic approach and life struggles left the audience in awe of the character. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, and Aditya Roy Kapoor in pivotal roles.

Naina from 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' trends on film's fifth anniversary

"Mind your d**n business" is what Will Smith has to tell everyone...at least his new song says so!

The actor-rapper, who has returned as a crooner after 13 long years, addressed the divorce rumour&nbsp;with wife Jada Pinkett Smith in the song! Online.

In a recently posted preview video of the song `To the Clique`, Will is seen rapping, "20 years of swag Y'all just witnessed, stop the divorce rumors and mind your damn business.

"Further giving his family a shout-out, mentioning his wife and the kids- Trey, Jaden, and Willow- he sang, " The real-life Incredibles, last name Smith, Jaden, Jada, Willow, Trey-y`all ain`t f--king with my clique."

Will and Jada, who tied the knot on New Year`s Eve in 1997, celebrated their 20-year anniversary last year. Even after being the subject of numerous split rumours over the years, the couple is going strong, and the latest song is surely a proof of the same.

Will and Jada, who tied the knot on New Year`s Eve in 1997, celebrated their 20-year anniversary last year.

"Mind your d**n business" is what Will Smith has to tell everyone...at least his new song says so! The actor-rapper, who has returned as a crooner after 13 long years, addressed the divorce rumour with wife Jada Pinkett Smith in the song! Online. In a recently posted preview video of the song `To the Clique`, Will is seen rapping, "20 years of swag Y'all just witnessed, stop the divorce rumors and mind your damn business. "Further giving his family a shout-out, mentioning his wife and the kids- Trey, Jaden, and Willow- he sang, " The real-life Incredibles, last name Smith, Jaden, Jada, Willow, Trey-y`all ain`t f--king with my clique." Will and Jada, who tied the knot on New Year`s Eve in 1997, celebrated their 20-year anniversary last year. Even after being the subject of numerous split rumours over the years, the couple is going strong, and the latest song is surely a proof of the same.

Will Smith shuts down divorce rumours in his new song

By Khalid Bashir Shah

At 12:36 pm on April 9, 2018, Farooq Dar looks at his watch and says that at around this time last year he had been tied to an Indian Army jeep which doing the rounds of villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

The incident triggered a national debate which went on for many months and every now and then, the debate makes a return to the national headlines.&nbsp;

While the Indian Army awarded Major Leetul Gogoi, the officer who tied Farooq to the jeep, for saving people's lives and thinking strategically during a stone-pelting incident, Farooq’s life has been turned upside down.&nbsp;

He has had no employment or income this past year.&nbsp;

"Today is my birthday because on the same day I was tied to a car. God put me in this misery and pulled me out of the misery. This became my new birthday. IT was my mistake that I came out to cast the vote. After casting the vote I was tied to the car. This is the the exact time when I was tied to the vehicle. It is one o'clock and at this time I was near Arizal village tied to the vehicle," says Farooq.&nbsp;

"It was my fault to cast the vote, I was used as a human shield immediately after casting my vote. Is this my fault or of the person who tied me to the vehicle? If I had been the stone pelter, let them prove I was a stone pelter. At least there should have been some investigation and the man who tied me to the vehicle should have been asked why he tied me to the vehicle."

Farooq worked as an embroidery artist before, for want of a better word, the "incident".&nbsp;

He is fighting his legal battle with help from his lawyer, Ahsan Untoo. Other than his lawyer, no one else has come forward with support. The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission had sanctioned Farooq relief of a million rupees but the government turned it down.&nbsp;

"Problem is that I have lost my peace of mind, I am barely able to relax. If I go anywhere, people say, 'The human shield guy has come, he was paid 10 lakh, he has no worry. Only my lawyer came to rescue me and told me stand on my feet and I will fight for your justice. If my lawyer, Mohammad Ahsan Untoo, hadn’t supported me, my life would have gotten over."

Most recently a furore erupted in the Kashmir valley after a company began making <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmir-man-tied-to-jeep-now-theres-a-t-shirt-and-another-controversy-126473">T-shirts</a> showing Farooq tied to the Indian Army jeep. And then the Tiger Shroff movie Baaghi 2 also depicted the incident.&nbsp;

These, says Farooq, are an assault on his wounds.&nbsp;

"If anyone gets a small injury, and even if the injury starts healing, if there is a scratch on that clot... The wound will start bleeding again. That is what happens to my mind, my heart and my soul, when such things happen," he says.&nbsp;

"We have sent a legal notice to T-shirt people and to the film directors as well. Now the high court will deal with them."&nbsp;

He also talks about his lack of employment, saying, "No I don’t do any work. I used to work as a daily wage labourer and now that is now possible either. No one is willing to give me employment."

"They think the CID guys will be after me. Police will be searching for me, media will be following. The employees think if they take me for employment, their money will go to waste." &nbsp;

Dar has had no employment — people are too scared to hire him — since he was tied to an Indian Army jeep and used as a 'human shield' exactly a year ago

By Khalid Bashir Shah At 12:36 pm on April 9, 2018, Farooq Dar looks at his watch and says that at around this time last year he had been tied to an Indian Army jeep which doing the rounds of villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. The incident triggered a national debate which went on for many months and every now and then, the debate makes a return to the national headlines. While the Indian Army awarded Major Leetul Gogoi, the officer who tied Farooq to the jeep, for saving people's lives and thinking strategically during a stone-pelting incident, Farooq’s life has been turned upside down. He has had no employment or income this past year. "Today is my birthday because on the same day I was tied to a car. God put me in this misery and pulled me out of the misery. This became my new birthday. IT was my mistake that I came out to cast the vote. After casting the vote I was tied to the car. This is the the exact time when I was tied to the vehicle. It is one o'clock and at this time I was near Arizal village tied to the vehicle," says Farooq. "It was my fault to cast the vote, I was used as a human shield immediately after casting my vote. Is this my fault or of the person who tied me to the vehicle? If I had been the stone pelter, let them prove I was a stone pelter. At least there should have been some investigation and the man who tied me to the vehicle should have been asked why he tied me to the vehicle." Farooq worked as an embroidery artist before, for want of a better word, the "incident". He is fighting his legal battle with help from his lawyer, Ahsan Untoo. Other than his lawyer, no one else has come forward with support. The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission had sanctioned Farooq relief of a million rupees but the government turned it down. "Problem is that I have lost my peace of mind, I am barely able to relax. If I go anywhere, people say, 'The human shield guy has come, he was paid 10 lakh, he has no worry. Only my lawyer came to rescue me and told me stand on my feet and I will fight for your justice. If my lawyer, Mohammad Ahsan Untoo, hadn’t supported me, my life would have gotten over." Most recently a furore erupted in the Kashmir valley after a company began making T-shirts showing Farooq tied to the Indian Army jeep. And then the Tiger Shroff movie Baaghi 2 also depicted the incident. These, says Farooq, are an assault on his wounds. "If anyone gets a small injury, and even if the injury starts healing, if there is a scratch on that clot... The wound will start bleeding again. That is what happens to my mind, my heart and my soul, when such things happen," he says. "We have sent a legal notice to T-shirt people and to the film directors as well. Now the high court will deal with them." He also talks about his lack of employment, saying, "No I don’t do any work. I used to work as a daily wage labourer and now that is now possible either. No one is willing to give me employment." "They think the CID guys will be after me. Police will be searching for me, media will be following. The employees think if they take me for employment, their money will go to waste."

There should have been an investigation: 'Human shield' Farooq Dar says 1 year on

Buckingham Palace issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip on Saturday to mark their upcoming 70th wedding anniversary.

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The couple married at London&rsquo;s Westminster Abbey on November&nbsp;20, 1947, just two years after the end of World War Two, in a lavish ceremony attended by statesmen and royalty from around the world.

The portrait, taken earlier this month, showed the queen wearing the same dress which she chose for a service of thanksgiving to mark their diamond wedding anniversary held at the Abbey where they were married.

She is also wearing a &ldquo;Scarab&rdquo; brooch in yellow gold, carved ruby, and diamond which Philip gave her in 1966.

Elizabeth has been married for far longer than any other royal, and the newly-released picture showed the couple framed by Thomas Gainsborough&rsquo;s 1781 portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, who were married for 57 years - the second-longest royal marriage.

The portrait, taken earlier this month, showed the queen wearing the same dress which she chose for a service of thanksgiving to mark their diamond wedding anniversary held at the Abbey where they were married

Buckingham Palace issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip on Saturday to mark their upcoming 70th wedding anniversary. To mark The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh's 70th Wedding Anniversary, new photographic portraits have been released worldwide. pic.twitter.com/Jl6elndhFe — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 18, 2017 × The couple married at London’s Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947, just two years after the end of World War Two, in a lavish ceremony attended by statesmen and royalty from around the world. The portrait, taken earlier this month, showed the queen wearing the same dress which she chose for a service of thanksgiving to mark their diamond wedding anniversary held at the Abbey where they were married. She is also wearing a “Scarab” brooch in yellow gold, carved ruby, and diamond which Philip gave her in 1966. Elizabeth has been married for far longer than any other royal, and the newly-released picture showed the couple framed by Thomas Gainsborough’s 1781 portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, who were married for 57 years - the second-longest royal marriage.

Britain releases official photo of the Queen to mark 70th wedding Anniversary

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