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What was meant to be a spirited celebration of cultural unity and talent turned into a political firestorm. Former Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul made an unannounced appearance at a Kerala community event in Dubai, sparking widespread outrage back in India due to Afridi's controversial anti-India remarks made just weeks earlier.
The event in question was Ormachuvadukal Season 2, an inter-collegiate dance competition organised by the Cochin University B.Tech Alumni Association (CUBAA) on May 25, 2025, at the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD). While the show featured vibrant performances and drew crowds from the UAE...