Some bonds truly never break: Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker on 11th death anniversary
California: On the 11th anniversary of Paul Walker's tragic death, Vin Diesel, his close friend and co-star in the Fast and Furious franchise, shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor.
Diesel took to Instagram on Sunday to honor Walker, posting a photo of the two friends and captioning it: "Eleven years today… Some bonds truly never break." In the post, which has garnered 1.6 million likes within just eight hours, Diesel reflected on their enduring friendship, expressing deep gratitude and affection for the actor. He concluded with, “Love and miss you.”
Fans too remembered Paul and shared heartfelt comments on the post. “Always in our hearts and minds, his memory lives on. We love you Paul Walker,” wrote a user. “What a great friendship; I believe that there is no time or space for our souls and the ties are not cut with physical death, I am certain that he always takes care of you,” expressed another.
Paul Walker, 40, tragically passed away on November 30, 2013, in a car accident while filming Furious 7. His death sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, with fans continuing to honor his memory more than a decade later.
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Why was Indira Gandhi's 1973 budget called the 'Black Budget'?
New Delhi: The Union Budget for 2025 is set to be presented in Parliament on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As the nation awaits the financial roadmap of the third term of Narendra Modi-led government, a look back at the 1973-74 budget reveals one of India's most financially challenging periods.
The 1973-74 budget, presented by then-Finance Minister Yashwantrao Chavan under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is often referred to as the ‘Black Budget’ due to its unprecedented fiscal deficit of ₹550 crore. This was a significant sum at the time, reflecting the severe economic strain India faced in the aftermath of the 1971 war with Pakistan.
The war had drained government resources, and a series of natural disasters, including drought, led to a sharp decline in agricultural production. This worsened the financial crisis, with declining revenues and rising expenditures. Presenting the budget, Chavan acknowledged the economic distress, stating that the drought had caused a major drop in food grain production, which contributed to the widening deficit.
In response, the government allocated ₹56 crore for the nationalisation of coal mines, insurance companies, and the Indian Copper Corporation. The move aimed to strengthen the energy sector and ensure state control over key industries. However, the large deficit forced the government to implement cost-cutting measures and financial discipline in subsequent years.
As the Modi 3.0 government prepares to unveil the 2025-26 budget, various sectors are putting forth their demands, including tax reliefs and economic stimulus measures. Social media is rife with memes attacking the Finance Minsiter for the tax policies and it's impact on the middle class. The government’s first estimates project a 7.3% GDP growth for 2023-24, shaping expectations for the upcoming budget.
