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Josh Brolin marks five years of sobriety

Actor Josh Brolin, who is celebrating five years of sobriety, went on social media to tell the world about it -- in a stream of consciousness single sentence that runs into several hundred words punctuated only by commas and colon. The 50-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to relive what appears to be one of the wildest hangovers he experienced. "Drunk: when you think you're having a rip roaring time and the next morning you wake up and your brain has broken into a frenzied beehive and your body is shattered shards of sharp glass desperately searching for what fits where and your spirit is being eaten by worms with great white bloodied teeth and your heart has shriveled into a black prune churning your intestines to the point where dysentery feels attractive and you can't remember anything you did so you roll out of bed over last night's urine and you dial your best friend's phone number because you recall him lifting you over his head, your whole self, before you hit and ..

Sonakshi to start 'Dabangg 3' shoot soon

After wrapping up "Kalank", actress Sonakshi Sinha says she will soon start shooting for "Dabangg 3".

CES 2019: This USD 660 pet dryer is the perfect gift for your furry friend

Another interesting innovation to come out from the CES 2019 is a sauna for pets.If towels aren't your pet's thing, the Pepe pet dryer can dry your furry friend in about 25 minutes. According to Cnet, the Pepe pet dryer is larger than a mini fridge and all that you need to do is put your drenched pet inside the dryer, close the door, and set the temperature.Warm air circulates around slowly drying your pet. According to the company executive, dogs usually sleep during the process. The dryer is compatible for cats as well.The only drawback is that the Pepe pet dryer is available only in Korea, China, and Singapore at a cost of USD 660.

Terms like chest-thumping nationalism, jingoism used to shame people: Kangana

Declaring that passion for the country should be proclaimed loudly, actor Kangana Ranaut says terms such as "chest-thumping nationalism" and "jingoism" are being used to shame people these days. Ranaut, who spoke on nationalism during the launch of a song from her new film "Manikarnika", said she agreed with lyricist Prasoon Joshi and writer Vijayendra Prasad who articulated the same views. "Nowadays, words like chest-thumping nationalism and jingoism are used for shaming. When we used these words on our set, Prasoon sir and Vijayendra Prasad would tell us, 'Yes, it's chest-thumping. So, why not?' So, how passionate you are, that's how your passion will be," Kangana told reporters at an event along with Joshi and Prasad on Wednesday. "How beautifully Prasoon sir said, one should not be shamed for whichever kind of love one has. Flags of various colours are being waved, so what's bad in our tricolour? We should not be ashamed about it," she added. Echoing her, Joshi said love for the ..

Here's why Justin, Hailey delaying their wedding ceremony

After getting engaged in July last year, American singer Justin Bieber and supermodel Hailey Baldwin will tie the knot secretly in September but the couple is still working out on the details and the planning for their ceremony."The wedding ceremony is expected to be held at New York City courthouse in September, but earlier, the couple was planning to throw the wedding party this month. However, now they have changed the plans," E Online quoted source as saying."They have a wedding planner and were hoping to make a January date work," source revealed, adding that "They can't wait to celebrate with family and friends and have a big party. But, January is here and they are still working out details and planning."The source also added that the 'Baby' singer and his beau are not going to rush for their wedding ceremony; they will make sure that everything happens according to them."They've tossed around different ideas for where to do it and they are still going back and forth. They've ..

Odisha: Man tied to electricity pole, thrashed on theft suspicion

A man was tied to an electricity pole and thrashed by people here on Wednesday.The incident occurred at the district's Baripada town.The man was thrashed by the crowd after they suspected him of stealing a goat.He was later handed over to police.One of the eyewitnesses said, "I saw that some people were beating a man after tying him to an electric pole. Upon inquiry, I was told that he was trying to steal a cycle. Sometime later the police came and took away the man."A case has been registered and the investigation is underway.

World's richest couple Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie to split

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are getting a divorce after 25 years of marriage.The two published a joint statement on Wednesday on the Amazon CEO's Twitter account stating that the two will get a divorce but continue to cherish each other as friends"After a long period of loving exploration and trial separation, we have decided to divorce and continue our shared lives as friends," the couple said in the statement.Expressing their gratitude the two further wrote, "We feel incredibly lucky to have found each other and deeply grateful for every one of the years we have been married to each other. If we had known we would separate after 25 years, we would do it all again."The couple also said that they are looking forward to working together as "parents, friends, partners in ventures and projects, and as individuals pursuing ventures and adventures."Jeff and MacKenzie have four children.

Sussanne Khan wishes her 'soulmate' Hrithik Roshan on birthday

Sussanne Khan on Thursday wished ex-beau Hrithik Roshan on his birthday and referred to him as her "soulmate" in an Instagram post.Hailing him as her Best Friend Forever, Khan posted three pictures of Roshan with herself and their two kids."Happiest happy birthday to my BFF ??from and through this world...and onto other realms..the force will always be with you. #shineonunlimited #thisman #bestBBF #10january2018 #bestdadintheworld? #soulmate" she wrote.The two split five years ago and have since remained close and amicable towards each other. From dinner dates to vacationing with their kids Hridaan and Hrehaan, the estranged couple is giving major co-parenting goals.Sussanne and Hrithik had tied the knot in 2000 and were officially divorced in 2014. However, they have been spotted together regularly and have often been clicked spending time with their two sons.

Nobel laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts to get UDCTAA-ICT-Dhirubhai Ambani honour

The 1993 Nobel laureate, Sir Richard J. Roberts, has been named for this year's UDCT Alumni Association-Dhirubhai Ambani Lifetime Achievement Award' for his outstanding professional and educational contributions, an official said here on Wednesday.

24-year-old lioness, inmate of zoo in Gwalior, dead

Rani (24), an inmate of the Gandhi Zoological Park here who was believed to be the oldest lioness in Madhya Pradesh, died Wednesday due to age-related ailments, an official said. The lioness had lost sight due to old age and was not keeping well for a long time. The Asiatic lioness had stopped eating in the last couple of days, the park's veterinarian Upendra Yadav told PTI. Experts from the Jabalpur-based veterinary university tried to save her but she breathed her last Wednesday evening, he said. The animal had been brought here from Chhatbir Lion Safari, Chandigarh, in 2004, Dr Yadav added.

Kuwait pension fund says files lawsuit against UK's Man Group

(Reuters) - Kuwait's Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) said on Wednesday it had filed a lawsuit against UK asset manager Man Group Plc and its subsidiaries.

Delhi's first animal welfare policy calls for birth control of monkeys

Birth control of monkeys, a revised regime for sterilisation of stray dogs and electronic chips to identify owners of deserted pets and cattle are some of the measures that Delhi government's first policy on animal welfare recommends. The 'animal health and welfare policy 2018', which also proposed a cowshed at Ghumanhera where cows will be kept along with elderly people in a unique coexistence, was Wednesday discussed in a meeting attended by Development Minister Gopal Rai. "There was no such policy before to consider the animal welfare in entirety covering issuing like menace caused by monkeys and stray dogs. We aim to keep this policy open ended so that it is updated from time to time," Rai told reporters after a meeting with department officials, animal welfare groups and veterinary experts. The policy suggests tagging pets and cattle with electronic chips so that there owners could be identified and further steps could be taken, the minister said. The policy provides for ...

Courteney Cox uncomfortable calling McDaid her 'partner'

Actress Courteney Cox says she is uncomfortable calling her beau Johnny McDaid a "partner".

Here's what Wells Adam is planning for his wedding

American TV star Wells Adam wants his and actor girlfriend Sarah Hyland's dogs to be the part of their wedding.Adams has dropped certain hints that he and his girlfriend will tie the knot eventually. Furthermore, he said that "Woman decides" the theme of any events but that doesn't mean that he has not thought of something, US Weekly reported.The 'Bachelor in Paradise' star has a few things that he has thought of for his wedding, "What's my vision? I want our dogs to be involved in the ceremony," Adams said.It's almost been almost a year since the couple moved in together following a year of dating.Talking about their dogs adapting to a new life, the 'Vampire Academy' star said, "There's a little bit of, like, a power struggle with Boo (Sarah's dog) and Carl (Adams' dog), 'cause they're both big dogs."She went on to say, "But, like, Boo is more of a predominantly alpha personality, whereas Carl's just an alpha-size dog," adding, "But they're having so much fun playing and it's really .

Sushmita Sen posts video learning kathak, leaves internet in awe

Sushmita Sen is known for treating fans with her candid, often beautiful Instagram posts from her life, including those with boyfriend Rohman Shawl. Today, the former Miss Universe took to Instagram to post a video of her learning kathak and social media is awestruck.Sen captioned the video, '#12345 A simple count that can lead to such happiness, poise, awareness, balance, rhythm & grace This beautiful soul @pritam_shikhare who I consider as both my Maa & Guru, always takes me back to basics, a source that is pure & divinely childlike!! A place where I twirl & laugh, dancing with abandonment to the sound of 12345!!! I love you Pritam Maa, keep spreading your infectious positive energies, the world needs it!!! #sharing #happiness #love #ayearofcelebrations #25years #missuniverse1994 #indiaI love you guys!!!!'The post which has been liked by over a million people including Priyanka Chopra saw users commenting about the diva and sharing their adoration on her.One user ...

Meet Kiki, the AI-powered pet robot that doesn't shed fur

Like every year, the CES 2019 too witnessed a number of interesting innovations one of them being an AI-powered robot called Kiki.Kiki looks like Eva from the movie Wall-E and has cat ears. The robot is powered by artificial intelligence, which basically means it learns human behaviour over time to respond to situations.According to Cnet, Kiki is a companionship robot. It features a camera in its nose to help identify the environment and remember people. Once it locks on a face, it can track the person by moving its head, much like a real pet would.Depending on your body language, the robot is also capable of identifying if you are upset and will cheer you up by singing or dancing.Even as it is a smart pet, Kiki needs to be fed. Well, almost virtually. When owners are done petting or scratching it, they need to draw common food items, which it recognises through a connected app.

Kylie, Travis can't wait for Stormi's first birthday

American reality star Kylie Jenner and her beau rapper Travis Scott is super excited for their daughter Stormi's first birthday.Barely weeks left for her first birthday, the baby has already started getting birthday gifts. Kylie took to her official Instagram handle to share an adorable video of Stormi where she is sitting on a couch with a 'Louis Vuitton' handbag."Daddy dropped off a new chair for Stormi and omg this girl threw the bag over her shoulder I can't," the reality star captioned the video.Earlier, she dropped another video, "p.s. already wrapping Stormi's bday gifts, "I'm too excited." she wrote on her Instagram story.Baby Stormi Webster will celebrate her first birthday on February 1.Earlier, the 21-year-old star claimed that she is been thinking about Stormi's first birthday since June and she thought of having a "super magical unicorn theme" party, but unfortunately North West and Penelope Disick beat her to it.A source told E! Online that the beauty mogul is enjoying ..

Queen Elizabeth's handbag is her royal companion

Queen Elizabeth's everlasting love for her Launer handbag has come to the forefront by an article published by the Mirror UK, written by the Acting Audience Editor, Zoe Forsey.Forsey, in her article titled "Queen has been using the same handbag for 50 years - including a very special outing", also divulged that the Queen has been using the Launer handbag for about 50 years, which remains one of her essentials and favorites.According to the article published in the Mirror on January 8, the Queen carries her handbag for every big occasion including official engagements, presidential visits, and other key events. The bag even made an unexpected appearance in a portrait she sat for in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in 2018.Express quoted artist Benjamin Sullivan talking about the handbag in the portrait, in an article written by Royal Correspondent Richard Palmer on January 8 as saying, "It was almost happenstance that it was placed there. It's where she put it and I thought I ..

Politicos, action group oppose Pune police's helmet drive

An anti-helmet lobby in Pune city in Maharashtra has decided to oppose a police initiative to make motorists compulsorily wear helmets. The group, calling themselves Anti-Helmet Compulsion Action Committee (AHCAC), Tuesday carried out a mock funeral of a helmet at Vaikunth crematorium here as part of its protest. Balasaheb Runwal, a member of the group said, "We demand that the use of helmet should be voluntary and not forced. Looking at road conditions and traffic congestion, it is not feasible for two-wheeler riders to wear helmet as the average speed of the vehicle is low." Ankush Kakade, NCP spokesperson said police, instead of fining motorists without helmets, should create awareness among the people. The BJP's city unit chief Yogesh Gogawale also claimed that the party was opposed to the police drive and demanded that it be stopped. He claimed that Punekars were also opposing the police drive. The Pune police, meanwhile, said it would continue with the drive. "A ..

Stellar wind disrupting star formation in Orion Nebula: NASA

The stellar wind from a newborn star in the Orion Nebula is preventing more new stars from forming nearby, according to a new research.