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<p>India's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has become a national hero after his return from Pakistani custody. He was received by the Indian Air Force (IAF) team and the countrymen at the Wagah-Attari border on 1st March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several Bollywood celebrities and famous personalities expressed their happiness on Twitter. Among all, Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, also shared a heartwarming post for Abhinandan following his return to India.</p>

<p>Taking to her Twitter handle, Mirza welcomed the brave soldier by writing, &nbsp;"Welcome back Wing Commander Abhinandan .. you are our HERO in the truest sense.. The country salutes you and the bravery and dignity you..Welcome Back Abinandan Jai Hind."</p>

<p>However, Sania's post soon saw a string of tweets, both from Indian and Pakistani users, trolling the Tennis star.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are some of the reactions:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Bhaaabiii... Ap bhi???<br />
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Mekay ana Jana lga rahy takay 😇😂</p>
— Kiran Khan🇵🇰 (@light_frmheaven) <a href="https://twitter.com/light_frmheaven/status/1101529458765455360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">bhabi Rocked Shoaib Shocked</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jantey hain yeh tweet kerna apki majboori thi... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhinandanReturns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhinandanReturns</a> after a failed attempt! 😅</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Looks like you never saw a “hero” in your life. Feel sorry for you</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Susral walo sath gardari bhabhi😑😂😂😂</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I think you forgot to say "Thank you Pakistan"...!🤔 Pakistan released your Hero 😂.</p>
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<p>Abhinandan Varthman, was captured by the Pakistani Forces after his fighter jet crashed while sending off Pakistani aircraft back during an attempt to airstrike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon things went out of control and before his jet crashed, he was forced to eject which made him land across the Line of Control.</p>

<p>A medical examination of the Wing Commander has identified a rib injury probably caused by an assault by local residents in Pakistan soon after he parachuted across the border.</p>


India's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has become a national hero after his return from Pakistani custody. He was received by the Indian Air Force (IAF) team and the countrymen at the Wagah-Attari border on 1st March.

India's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has become a national hero after his return from Pakistani custody. He was received by the Indian Air Force (IAF) team and the countrymen at the Wagah-Attari border on 1st March. Several Bollywood celebrities and famous personalities expressed their happiness on Twitter. Among all, Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, also shared a heartwarming post for Abhinandan following his return to India. Taking to her Twitter handle, Mirza welcomed the brave soldier by writing, "Welcome back Wing Commander Abhinandan .. you are our HERO in the truest sense.. The country salutes you and the bravery and dignity you..Welcome Back Abinandan Jai Hind." However, Sania's post soon saw a string of tweets, both from Indian and Pakistani users, trolling the Tennis star. Here are some of the reactions: Bhaaabiii... Ap bhi??? 😂 We did just for you.. Mekay ana Jana lga rahy takay 😇😂 — Kiran Khan🇵🇰 (@light_frmheaven) March 1, 2019 × bhabi Rocked Shoaib Shocked — RehmaN HameeD (@IamRHB) March 1, 2019 × Jantey hain yeh tweet kerna apki majboori thi... #AbhinandanReturns after a failed attempt! 😅 — Syeda Bushra Aamir بشریٰ (@BushraAamir) March 1, 2019 × Looks like you never saw a “hero” in your life. Feel sorry for you — Hina Jawaid (@DrHJawaid) March 2, 2019 × Susral walo sath gardari bhabhi😑😂😂😂 — Dija Rana (@Khadijarana11) March 2, 2019 × I think you forgot to say "Thank you Pakistan"...!🤔 Pakistan released your Hero 😂. — Umair Niaz (@umairniaz506) March 3, 2019 × Abhinandan Varthman, was captured by the Pakistani Forces after his fighter jet crashed while sending off Pakistani aircraft back during an attempt to airstrike. Soon things went out of control and before his jet crashed, he was forced to eject which made him land across the Line of Control. A medical examination of the Wing Commander has identified a rib injury probably caused by an assault by local residents in Pakistan soon after he parachuted across the border.

Sania Mirza tweets on IAF pilot Abhinandan's return, hilariously trolled by India, Pak users

<p>American Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying 'anything is possible'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who had a controversial 2018, began 2019 in Perth at the mixed teams Hopman Cup, with baby Alexis Olympia in tow.</p>

<p>Williams posted a picture where she can be seen holding her daughter on as she stretched her leg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads". "Anything is possible. I was getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama's love," Williams said.</p>

<p>"So if it means warming up and stretching while holding my baby that's what #thismama will do. "My fellow moms and dads working - or stay home it's equally as intense - but you inspire me," she added. "Hearing your stories makes me know I can do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This year is to you!"</p>

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<p>The last time Williams played in Australia was January 2017, when she won the Australian Open when eight-weeks pregnant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, the WTA introduced new rules so returning mothers have a special ranking that earns them a seeded position at tournaments, ensuring they do not face a top player in the opening round.<br />
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American Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying 'anything is possible'.

American Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying 'anything is possible'. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who had a controversial 2018, began 2019 in Perth at the mixed teams Hopman Cup, with baby Alexis Olympia in tow. Williams posted a picture where she can be seen holding her daughter on as she stretched her leg. "It's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads". "Anything is possible. I was getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama's love," Williams said. "So if it means warming up and stretching while holding my baby that's what #thismama will do. "My fellow moms and dads working - or stay home it's equally as intense - but you inspire me," she added. "Hearing your stories makes me know I can do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This year is to you!" View this post on Instagram As I head into next year it’s not about what we can do it’s what we MUST do as working moms and working dads. Anything is possible. I am getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama’s love. So if it means warming up and stretching while holding my baby that’s what #thismama will do. My fellow moms and dads working- or stay home it’s equally as intense- but you inspire me. Hearing your stories makes me know I can do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This year is to you! What are some things you had to do while working? #thismama #thisdaddy A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Dec 31, 2018 at 6:39am PST × The last time Williams played in Australia was January 2017, when she won the Australian Open when eight-weeks pregnant. Last month, the WTA introduced new rules so returning mothers have a special ranking that earns them a seeded position at tournaments, ensuring they do not face a top player in the opening round.

Serena Williams posts inspirational message for working mums

<p>Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner returned to the court after a 14-month maternity leave, but at times it appeared like she'd never missed a day.<br />
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That was Serena’s return to tennis in a nutshell, but her 2018 season was far more than that.<br />
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If Serena looks back on her 2018 season, she just might find it to be the most meaningful as she returned to the court this past March a wife, a mother and an American tennis star.&nbsp;<br />
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She donned a Marvel-worthy cat suit at the French Open and reached the final at the Wimbledon, but it was the impact she made off the court and during a final that set her apart.<br />
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The former world No1 had already revealed in an interview that she was bedridden for six weeks after the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia last year following an emergency caesarean section.<br />
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“First my C-section wound popped open due to the intense coughing I endured as a result of the embolism. I returned to surgery, where the doctors found a large hematoma, a swelling of clotted blood, in my abdomen. And then I returned to the operating room for a procedure that prevents clots from travelling to my lungs,” Serena had revealed.<br />
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Aiming to return to No 1 spot, Williams took to the court at Roland Garros wearing her 'Black Panther' cat suit which she insisted also performed a key health role for a woman who had suffered life-threatening blood clots when giving birth last year.<br />
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However, weeks after the tournament ended, French Tennis Federation President Bernard Giudicelli created a uproar saying the cat suit would be banned as “one must respect the game and the place.”<br />
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Things turned sour with many supporting the former No 1 while some agreeing for a proper dress code for the professional tournament like French Open.<br />
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However, the major controversy that tainted Serena's image during the US Open final against Naomi Osaka in September when chair umpire Carlos Ramos handed Williams a rare coaching penalty in the second set.<br />
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Williams was given a game penalty for her outburst, which followed racquet smashing and another code violation as Osaka won 6-2 6-4 in New York. She believed the penalty could be interpreted as her being called a cheater and frustrated with that she raised her voice, "I'd rather lose than cheat."<br />
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The crowd largely reacted in defence of Williams but in the days after the match, many people who had once praised her began to question her behaviour.</p>


Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner returned to the court after a 14-month maternity leave, but at times it appeared like she'd never missed a day. That was Serena’s return to tennis in a nutshell, but her 2018 season was far more than that.

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner returned to the court after a 14-month maternity leave, but at times it appeared like she'd never missed a day. That was Serena’s return to tennis in a nutshell, but her 2018 season was far more than that. If Serena looks back on her 2018 season, she just might find it to be the most meaningful as she returned to the court this past March a wife, a mother and an American tennis star. She donned a Marvel-worthy cat suit at the French Open and reached the final at the Wimbledon, but it was the impact she made off the court and during a final that set her apart. The former world No1 had already revealed in an interview that she was bedridden for six weeks after the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia last year following an emergency caesarean section. “First my C-section wound popped open due to the intense coughing I endured as a result of the embolism. I returned to surgery, where the doctors found a large hematoma, a swelling of clotted blood, in my abdomen. And then I returned to the operating room for a procedure that prevents clots from travelling to my lungs,” Serena had revealed. Aiming to return to No 1 spot, Williams took to the court at Roland Garros wearing her 'Black Panther' cat suit which she insisted also performed a key health role for a woman who had suffered life-threatening blood clots when giving birth last year. However, weeks after the tournament ended, French Tennis Federation President Bernard Giudicelli created a uproar saying the cat suit would be banned as “one must respect the game and the place.” Things turned sour with many supporting the former No 1 while some agreeing for a proper dress code for the professional tournament like French Open. However, the major controversy that tainted Serena's image during the US Open final against Naomi Osaka in September when chair umpire Carlos Ramos handed Williams a rare coaching penalty in the second set. Williams was given a game penalty for her outburst, which followed racquet smashing and another code violation as Osaka won 6-2 6-4 in New York. She believed the penalty could be interpreted as her being called a cheater and frustrated with that she raised her voice, "I'd rather lose than cheat." The crowd largely reacted in defence of Williams but in the days after the match, many people who had once praised her began to question her behaviour.

Serena Williams’ 2018: 3 major appearances, 2 Grand Slam finals and an infamous controversy

<p>Brazilian Tennis star Maria Bueno breathed her last on Friday after losing her battle to mouth cancer. She was 78.</p>

<p>Bueno won 19 major titles during her career in the 1950s and 60s, including three Wimbledon singles titles and four US championships.</p>

<p>Her career was shortened by elbow problems, which she blamed on the heavy wooden rackets of the time.</p>

<p>Brazilian President Michel Temer paid tributes to the star, tweeting that she would be remembered as "the number one of tennis in the hearts of all Brazilians".</p>

<p>Born in the city of Sao Paulo, Maria Esther Bueno made history as the first South American woman to win the Wimbledon singles title.</p>

<p>She went on to win the Wimbledon doubles that same year alongside American Althea Gibson.</p>


Her career was shortened by elbow problems, which she blamed on the heavy wooden rackets of the time.

Brazilian Tennis star Maria Bueno breathed her last on Friday after losing her battle to mouth cancer. She was 78. Bueno won 19 major titles during her career in the 1950s and 60s, including three Wimbledon singles titles and four US championships. Her career was shortened by elbow problems, which she blamed on the heavy wooden rackets of the time. Brazilian President Michel Temer paid tributes to the star, tweeting that she would be remembered as "the number one of tennis in the hearts of all Brazilians". Born in the city of Sao Paulo, Maria Esther Bueno made history as the first South American woman to win the Wimbledon singles title. She went on to win the Wimbledon doubles that same year alongside American Althea Gibson.

'19 Grand Slam title' winner Maria Bueno passes away

<p>Not every day, do&nbsp;we see something funny come out of a serious press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, a kid reporter cum fan was at the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-federer-narrowly-beats-american-teenager-frances-tiafoe-19656">US Open Tennis Tournament press conference where Roger Federer </a>was addressing the media.</p>

<p>The kid got his chance to speak at the conference and he went on to ask the 19-time champion (Grand Slam singles titles) about why he&#39;s referred to by the nickname of G.O.A.T even though there is not a lot of livestock in his native country, Switzerland. The kid thought he was actually nicknamed after the farm animal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/us-open-japanese-teen-naomi-osaka-upsets-defending-champion-kerber-429">Roger Federer looked amused by the question</a> and he laughed before answering it. The tennis champion said, &ldquo;Some fans call me that; I don&rsquo;t call myself that.&quot; After taking a pause, he added, &ldquo;But yeah, we have a lot of animals in Switzerland and goats are part of the livestock we have over there, yes.&rdquo;</p>

<p>After this the cute kid went on to say that he has a &quot;serious&nbsp;question&quot; and asked if he &quot;could continue playing for another 8-9 years&quot; so that he could get to play Roger Federer when he &quot;becomes a pro&quot; himself.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being a sport, Federer answered that he would try to &quot;make a comeback&quot; for him and that it is a &quot;pinky promise&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Roger Federer, is currently ranked world No. 3 in men&#39;s singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals and is commonly referred to by the nickname G.O.A.T which stands for&nbsp;Greatest of All Time.&nbsp;</p>

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He seemed amused with the question and laughed before answering

Not every day, do we see something funny come out of a serious press conference. On Tuesday, a kid reporter cum fan was at the US Open Tennis Tournament press conference where Roger Federer was addressing the media. The kid got his chance to speak at the conference and he went on to ask the 19-time champion (Grand Slam singles titles) about why he's referred to by the nickname of G.O.A.T even though there is not a lot of livestock in his native country, Switzerland. The kid thought he was actually nicknamed after the farm animal. Roger Federer looked amused by the question and he laughed before answering it. The tennis champion said, “Some fans call me that; I don’t call myself that." After taking a pause, he added, “But yeah, we have a lot of animals in Switzerland and goats are part of the livestock we have over there, yes.” After this the cute kid went on to say that he has a "serious question" and asked if he "could continue playing for another 8-9 years" so that he could get to play Roger Federer when he "becomes a pro" himself. Being a sport, Federer answered that he would try to "make a comeback" for him and that it is a "pinky promise". Roger Federer, is currently ranked world No. 3 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals and is commonly referred to by the nickname G.O.A.T which stands for Greatest of All Time. Watch the video: (WION)

Kid reporter asks Roger Federer why he's called the G.O.A.T. at the US Open

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/light-moderate-rainfall-expected-in-mumbai-today-indian-metrological-department-19653">Mumbai is witnessing the highest rainfall of the century</a> and it has brought the city to a standstill.</p>

<p>In the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maximum-city-mumbai-submerged-as-it-battles-worst-rain-crisis-since-2005-19642"> midst of all this mayhem, Twitter has another issue</a> regarding Mumbai&#39;s rains and its celebrities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday evening, Lara Dutta, Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe posted a picture in which she uses her husband&#39;s towels to stop&nbsp;rain water to enter her house. Little did she know, that her post would become the most trending topic on Twitter soon after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She wrote:&nbsp;&quot;Putting our Wimbledon, US Open, Aus Open &amp;French Open towels to good use!@Maheshbhupathi #MumbaiRain.Stay safe &amp; indoors if possible folks!.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Putting our Wimbledon,US Open, Aus Open &amp;French Open towels to good use!??<a href="https://twitter.com/Maheshbhupathi">@Maheshbhupathi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRain?src=hash">#MumbaiRain</a>.Stay safe &amp; indoors if possible folks!?? <a href="https://t.co/uEV30SPfT5">pic.twitter.com/uEV30SPfT5</a></p>
&mdash; Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaraDutta/status/902479760214786048">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Lara Dutta is married to Indian tennis ace&nbsp;Mahesh Bhupathi and it&#39;s important to note that the towels thus shown in the picture were not any ordinary towels, but symbolic of the matches her husband had won.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the picture was out, the Indian sports star reacted angrily to her tweet. He shot back saying:&nbsp;&quot;Are u kidding me !!!! That&#39;s years of hard work.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Are u kidding me !!!! That&#39;s years of hard work ?????? <a href="https://t.co/3ihImzbOWa">https://t.co/3ihImzbOWa</a></p>
&mdash; Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maheshbhupathi/status/902481261180084225">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Bhupathi has won the Australian Open twice in both mixed doubles, French Open four times in two men&#39;s and two mixed doubles, Wimbledon thrice in two mixed and one men&#39;s doubles and the US Open also thrice in two mixed and one men&#39;s doubles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While most <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rains-lash-mumbai-several-areas-waterlogged-19617">schools and colleges remain shut today in Mumbai because of severe waterlogging</a>, there are reports that traffic is clearing and people can travel by road.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis advised citizens last night in a tweet, to stay home unless there is an emergency.</p>

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&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOMaharashtra/status/902543123607257089">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Bhupathi wrote back to her on Twitter and he was very upset

Mumbai is witnessing the highest rainfall of the century and it has brought the city to a standstill. In the midst of all this mayhem, Twitter has another issue regarding Mumbai's rains and its celebrities. On Tuesday evening, Lara Dutta, Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe posted a picture in which she uses her husband's towels to stop rain water to enter her house. Little did she know, that her post would become the most trending topic on Twitter soon after. She wrote: "Putting our Wimbledon, US Open, Aus Open &French Open towels to good use!@Maheshbhupathi #MumbaiRain.Stay safe & indoors if possible folks!." Putting our Wimbledon,US Open, Aus Open &French Open towels to good use!??@Maheshbhupathi #MumbaiRain.Stay safe & indoors if possible folks!?? pic.twitter.com/uEV30SPfT5 — Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) August 29, 2017 × Lara Dutta is married to Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi and it's important to note that the towels thus shown in the picture were not any ordinary towels, but symbolic of the matches her husband had won. Soon after the picture was out, the Indian sports star reacted angrily to her tweet. He shot back saying: "Are u kidding me !!!! That's years of hard work." Are u kidding me !!!! That's years of hard work ?????? https://t.co/3ihImzbOWa — Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) August 29, 2017 × Bhupathi has won the Australian Open twice in both mixed doubles, French Open four times in two men's and two mixed doubles, Wimbledon thrice in two mixed and one men's doubles and the US Open also thrice in two mixed and one men's doubles. While most schools and colleges remain shut today in Mumbai because of severe waterlogging, there are reports that traffic is clearing and people can travel by road. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis advised citizens last night in a tweet, to stay home unless there is an emergency. In the wake of warnings issued by #IMD people in Mumbai and areas around #Mumbai are advised to stay back home unless there is an emergency. — CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 29, 2017 × (WION)

Mumbai rain: Lara Dutta tweets picture with her husband Mahesh Bhupathi's Wimbledon towels, he gets angry

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