Akbar Khan took viewers by surprise in the recent episode of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam'. The witty and charming contestant of the show was seen in tears narrating his hardships in real life. When the contestant welled up sharing that he couldn't even earn a penny for himself in the last couple of years, the judges and contestants struggled to hold back their tears. In an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, Akbar Khan poured his heart out about his struggles, unconditional passion for music and more... "My family is having a debt of Rs 35 lakhs and from the past few years, I’m struggling to repay it. Every month I’m in need of a minimum of Rs. 1 lakh. From driving a JCB to singing in stage shows, I try my best to support my family," Akbar opens up. The singer got emotional revealing that there were moments when money lenders had threatened him minutes before his performance in a show. Despite the struggles, the passionate singer is not ready to give up music. "The moment … [Read more...] about Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam contestant Akbar Khan: I put all my sorrows aside the moment I enter the sets
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SA drink-driver jailed for ‘selfish’ crash
Joshua Burroughs Norman, 24, had spent the night drinking when he got behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz sedan in the early hours of December 29, 2018. He bought food at a petrol station, where an attendant noticed he was swaying and slurring his words, before he returned to the road and fatally struck 21-year-old Adam Joseph at O'Halloran Hill, in Adelaide's south. Mr Joseph, who had also been out drinking and was waiting for an Uber to arrive, died at the scene. A sample taken after the crash revealed Norman's blood alcohol content was at least 0.191 but could have been as high as 0.21 - more than four times the legal limit - at the time of the crash. Sentencing him in the District Court on Tuesday, Judge Jane Schammer said Norman's actions had forever changed the lives of Mr Joseph's family and friends. "Your reckless and selfish decision to drive, while grossly affected by alcohol, had tragic consequences," she said. Judge Schammer said the service station attendant had served … [Read more...] about SA drink-driver jailed for ‘selfish’ crash
SA man gets bond over ill-treating pet dog
Geoffrey Mortensen pleaded guilty in Elizabeth Magistrates Court to two counts of ill-treating an animal over his failure to mitigate the harm suffered by his Fox Terrier cross named Brandy. The RSPCA seized the dog from Mortensen's property in 2017 and it was found to be suffering from an enlarged eye, an ingrown and infected toenail causing an abscess, advanced dental disease, ear infections and roundworm infestation. In a statement to the court, chief veterinarian Brad Ward said Brandy would have suffered a very high degree of pain over a long period of time as a result of the untreated conditions. Magistrate Brian Nitschke jailed Mortensen on Tuesday for just over six months but suspended the term, placing him on a two-year good-behaviour bond. He also banned the 54-year-old from owning any animals until further notice. RSPCA chief inspector Andrea Lewis said the level of neglect endured by Brandy was among the worst she had seen. "This was an older dog, blind, deaf and totally … [Read more...] about SA man gets bond over ill-treating pet dog
Police arrest man over body found in carpet in Greenwith backyard
Email Posted December 10, 2019 17:27:58 Photo: Police said a post-mortem revealed the victim's death was suspicious. (ABC News: Ben Nielsen) Related Story: 'It twisted my stomach': Neighbours react to discovery of man's body wrapped in carpet Map: Greenwith 5125 A man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with murder following the discovery of a body wrapped in carpet in a suburban Adelaide backyard. Key points:A post-mortem examination has identified the victim as a 53-year-oldA 39-year-old was arrested this afternoon Police say they expect to charge the man with murder Police were called to a home on Bowmore Court at Greenwith about 7:30am yesterday after the body of the unknown man was reportedly found by teenagers at a party.A post-mortem carried out today identified the victim as a 53-year-old.Police declared his death a major crime after the examination indicated it was suspicious.A 39-year-old man has since been arrested and is expected to be formally … [Read more...] about Police arrest man over body found in carpet in Greenwith backyard
Teenagers find body wrapped in carpet in Adelaide backyard
Email Updated December 10, 2019 00:59:36 Photo: Police have removed the body to conduct a post-mortem. (ABC News: Ben Nielsen) Map: Greenwith 5125 Police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to determine whether the death of a man, whose body was found in an Adelaide backyard, should be treated as suspicious. Key points:Neighbours said teenagers attending a party at the home discovered the man's bodyThe street was cordoned off as crime scene examiners attended the scenePolice are investigating how the man died Neighbours said a group of local teenagers discovered the body, wrapped in carpet, during a party at the home in Bowmore Court at Greenwith, in Adelaide's north-east.Police were called to the address just before 7:30am, and crime scene examiners have attended the scene.Neighbour Emily-Rose Benson said she saw the body from her backyard, after it was initially discovered."[I saw] an extra-large man wrapped up in a carpet," she said."It made me feel … [Read more...] about Teenagers find body wrapped in carpet in Adelaide backyard