Viral video: Assam man celebrates divorce by bathing in milk, says wife kept on eloping with lover
Nalbari: In a bizarre turn of events that has captured the internet's attention, a man from Assam’s Nalbari district marked his divorce by bathing in milk—a dramatic celebration of freedom that has gone viral on social media.
The man, identified as Manik Ali, was seen pouring milk over his body shortly after receiving confirmation of his legal separation. In the viral video, Ali can be seen wearing a white vest and blue jeans and pouring reportedly 40 litres of milk on his body. “I am free,” expressed Ali.
"I am FREE"
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Man bath with 40 litres of milk celebration his #Divorce
Fed-up from repeated elopements by his wife, he took #Divorce.
Despite forgiving her for their daughter's sake, legal issues eventually forced closure.
With four buckets of milk, Manik said goodbye to his… pic.twitter.com/lKXm3DNFRk
According to reports, Ali had initially attempted to save the marriage for the sake of his young daughter. The couple had been married for seven years following a one-year courtship, and their daughter was born two years into the union. However, Ali claimed that his wife repeatedly eloped with her lover and abandoned the family, leaving him emotionally distressed. "I stayed silent for the sake of our family's peace," he said.
He reportedly filed for divorce after efforts at reconciliation failed. "I tried to keep her with me, but she didn't change. She kept eloping, and I couldn't tolerate it anymore," he said.
He added that his advocate informed him that the divorce had been finalised, prompting him to celebrate in such a manner. "I promised myself I would bathe in milk once the divorce came through, and I did," Ali said.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
