"I will not let you choose what I wear" Indian journalist slams Israeli Special Forces member on TV
Guest accused her of wearing pro-Palestinian sari
New Delhi: In a recent television broadcast, Indian TV anchor Shreya Dhoundial faced criticism from her Israeli guest, Frederic Landau, a member of the Israeli Intel Special Forces, over her choice of attire. Dhoundial, the executive editor of Mirror Now, was wearing her grandmother's green and red saree during the broadcast.
Landau, noting the colors of the Palestinian flag, suggested that Dhoundial was wearing colors associated with Palestine. He urged her to "save it for another occasion," emphasizing the prevailing importance of blue and white, which are the colors of the Israeli flag. “Blue and white will always prevail,” he said.
In response, Dhoundial defended her choice of attire, stating that the saree was her grandmother's and did not signify any support for any side in the Israel-Hamas conflict. She resisted Landau's attempt to dictate her clothing choices, asserting her right to wear what she pleased.
Dhoundial responded: “Let’s not divide colours on the basis of religion, Frederic. It sometimes happens in my country as well. The garment I am wearing is a saree. And it is my grandmother’s.”
Dhoundial continued: “What I am wearing right now is simply my grandmother’s saree,” the TV host said. “If she would have been alive, she would have been 105 years old today. She didn’t know what the Israel – Hamas conflict was.”
She further slammed Frederic and stated that she will not let him choose what to wear and what to say.
On her social media, the journalist posted a clip from the show and wrote: “My dear departed grandmother’s saree upset my guest from #Israel this evening. For once, I was at a loss of words.”
"I will not let you choose what I wear."
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 23, 2023
Mirror Now presenter Shreya Dhoundial responds to an Israeli interviewee’s accusation that she’s wearing a pro-Palestinian sari. pic.twitter.com/lkgacwAWmf
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
