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My books address issues of dislocation, migration, movement: Amitav Ghosh
Renowned author Amitav Ghosh, who was bestowed with the 54th Jnanpith Award, on Thursday said all his books address issues of "dislocation, migration, and movement."
Chris Hemsworth cleaned breast pumps for a living!
Actor Chris Hemsworth aka 'Thor' has made a startling revelation about what he did before entering the movie business."My first job was cleaning out breast pumps," E! News quoted Hemsworth as saying on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.The 35-year old made an appearance on the show with his 'Men in Black: International' co-star, Kumail Nanjiani.The host played a game of 'True Confessions' with his guests, where one had to pick an envelope and read the text written on it while the other two had to guess whether it was true or false.On being interrogated by Fallon and Nanjiani, Hemsworth added, "I was 14 at the time.""It was repairing them as well, occasionally. Any pump, you know, there's a motor with a belt, like a rubber belt for the suction," he continued."Breast pump machines were rented; they would come back covered in dry milk. I'd clean the dry milk," he added.Although Nanjiani initially believed that the actor's statement was true, he later supported Fallon, who called the
Over 71 pc senior citizens in India victims of abuse by family members: Survey
More than 71 per cent of senior citizens in India face harassment or humiliation by their own family members, relatives or children, a study has revealed. "Based on our interactions with elderly people, it has been found that more than 71 per cent elderly...are being humiliated by their family members, relatives and others unknowingly, rather unintentionally," Agewell Foundation, an NGO working for the rights of the elderly, said in its note released ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. As per the survey, every second senior citizen is being "harassed or mistreated or humiliated by their own family members, children, relatives or others". The note is based on interactions with senior citizens across the country through its nationwide network of volunteers, the NGO said. Speaking on the issue, Himanshu Rath, Chairman, Agewell Foundation said, "Old age is an inevitable part of our life. We all will become old one day. We will be better prepared for our old age if we ...
Railway police contributes to help family of brave heart who saved four lives
The railway police of Delhi on Thursday contributed nearly Rs two lakh for a family of Railway Police Force jawan Jagbir Singh (50) who had sacrificed his life to save a woman and three children on April 22.
Haryana to organise state-level function to honour outstanding athletes
A state-level function will be organised in Panchkula on June 24 to honour outstanding athletes of Haryana, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij, said here Thursday. He said chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar will give away cash prizes worth Rs 90 crore to about 3,000 sportspersons winning medals in national and international competitions. Vij said that athletes who have won medals at Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Para-Asian Games during the years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 will be honoured in the function. The sportspersons of senior and junior categories, who could not be honoured previously due to certain reasons, will also be honoured in the function, he said, as per an official statement. The Minister said that after the formulation of the New Sports Policy 2015, many athletes have brought laurels to the state and the country at national and international levels. Vij said that the state government has increased the prize money of medal winning athletes in Asian ...
Bangladesh PM presents budget on behalf of her sick finance minister
Sheikh Hasina on Thursday became the first Bangladeshi Prime Minister to present the national budget in Parliament after her ailing finance minister was unable to deliver his speech. Finance Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal, 72, was unwell when he arrived in Parliament from a hospital where he was admitted for overnight. He also took part in a Cabinet meeting ahead of the presentation of the budget. The nature of his illness is not known yet. Kamal, who was presenting his maiden budget, began delivering his speech at around 3.07 pm (local time) in Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) in line with the parliamentary practice. But he fumbled at the beginning of his speech, prompting Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury permit him to deliver his address while seated. The finance minister, however, still found it difficult to read out his speech. He then proposed to the Speaker that Prime Minister Hasina be allowed to read out the rest of his speech. The Speaker endorsed the proposal and requested Hasina ..
3 state governments turn to astrology to ensure survival, seer claims
In a spiritual turn of events, the governments of three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka - have turned to astrology to ensure they complete their full terms, a Madhya Pradesh-based astrologer has claimed.
Kyrgyzstan awards top medal to President Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping was on Thursday conferred with the highest national award of Kyrgyzstan, which is hosting the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov awarded his Chinese counterpart (Xi Jinping) the Manas Order of the First Degree, the country's highest national prize, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Xi, along with other leaders of the group including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is in the Kyrgyz capital to attend the two-day Summit beginning Thursday. Speaking at a ceremony to confer the national honour on Xi, Jeenbekov said he appreciates Xi's special contributions to the development of the Kyrgyzstan-China comprehensive strategic partnership. He said his country will never forget China's long-running support and assistance. He also said that he believes that Xi's visit this time will open up a new chapter of bilateral ties between the two countries. In response, Xi said the medal has fully .
Mumbai Police close Tanushree's case against Nana Patekar
In a significant development, the Mumbai Police have filed a closure report in the #MeToo case by actress Tanushree Dutta against actor Nana Patekar, a top official said here on Thursday.
Chinese President awarded Kyrgyzstan's highest honour
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov awarded his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping the Manas Order of the First Degree, the highest national honour of the Central Asian nation, on Thursday.
Khamenei to Abe: Trump 'not worthy of exchanging messages'
Iran's supreme leader said on Thursday he does not consider US President Donald Trump "worthy" of exchanging messages with. "I don't consider Trump as a person worthy of exchanging messages with. I have no response for him and will not answer him," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in footage of their meeting aired by state television in a rarity for such high-level talks.
Haven't received any request for assistance from Arthi Arun: SAI
Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Thursday said that they have not received "any request for assistance" from Asian Powerlifting Championship gold medallist Arthi Arun.SAI made the revelation through Twitter. However, they assured to support Arthi in her "future endeavours as per government schemes"."The Sports Authority of India has not received any request for assistance from Arthi Arun. However, #SAI is happy to support her future endeavours as per Government schemes. @KirenRijiju @ANI," SAI tweeted.On Wednesday, Arthi said that she has not received any kind of support from the apex national sports body of India. She further added that she is just asking for an appreciation letter.In an exclusive interview to ANI, Arthi said: "I haven't received any kind of support from any Sports Authority. I have submitted a letter but did not receive any reply. All I am asking is for an appreciation letter.
Vaani oozes oomph in neon green monokini
Actress Vaani Kapoor is giving major vacation vibes and body goals with glimpses from her exotic vacation with her girl gang.
Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei hangs his boots
Ace Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei on Thursday announced his retirement after waging a battle with nose cancer. With this, his 19-year long illustrious career also came to a halt.
Mithila feels curly hair has got her lot of attention
Actress Mithila Palkar loves her curls and feels that her curly hair has got her a lot of attention.
Warner wins heart, hands PoM award to young fan
Australia opener David Warner was at his menacing best against Pakistan in their World Cup fixture in Taunton on Wednesday as the defending champions won the game by 41 runs. And the man who stole the show with the bat for the Aussies was Warner. Criticised by many for his slow knock in the previous match against India, the batsman hit a 110-ball 107. His knock saw him win the Player of the Match award, but the opener gave it to a young fan present at the ground.
NASA renames street for 'hidden' black women mathematicians
NASA has renamed the street outside its Washington headquarters to honour three black female mathematicians whose pioneering work on the agency's early space program was chronicled in the film "Hidden Figures". Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson provided pivotal contributions to space flight research from the 1940s through to the 1960s, when the United States first sent men to orbit and then walk on the Moon. Despite their achievements, all three had to confront the racial segregation of the era. They were among dozens of African-Americans, both male and female, who worked as mathematicians and physicists for the US space program, even as they were forced to use separate bathrooms from whites, and were barred from the same restaurants and schools frequented by whites. The trio's work was largely forgotten until they were profiled in the book "Hidden Figures" decades later by author Margot Lee Shetterly, later adapted into the 2016 blockbuster of the same ...
Renowned Indian-origin writer Ahmed Essop dies in South Africa
Ahmed Essop, renowned author and educationist of Indian-origin has died in South Africa, a close family friend said. He was 88. A beloved teacher of English who clashed with the apartheid authorities and was barred from teaching died at a hospital. "The literary giant left us after being admitted to the hospital a few days earlier," said Aslam Khota. Essop was buried on Tuesday in his hometown of Lenasia, the mainly-Indian township south of Johannesburg. Born in India in 1931, Essop emigrated to South Africa as a child. He acquired several degrees and taught at a number of high schools and as a lecturer at a teacher training institution, where he was loved for his approach to popularising English literature, especially Shakespeare. Most of his 13 published works focused on the role of the Indian community in South African society, often highlighting the challenges the community faced under the draconian apartheid-era minority white government. This led to him being barred from ...
After 31 days of protests, woman buried in Kerala (Lead, Correcting headline)
After 31 days of been mired in controversy over maintenance of a Church cemetery near here in Kerala, the funeral of a 75-year-old lady took place on Thursday morning amidst tight security.
After 31 days of protests, woman buried in Goa
After 31 days of been mired in controversy over maintenance of a Church cemetery near here, the funeral of a 75-year-old lady took place on Thursday morning amidst tight security.
