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Body found at Oregon house identified as missing Disney Mouseketeer Dennis Day
The Oregon State Police have announced that a body found in April at the residence of Dennis Day is that of the Disney star. Day, who was an original member of Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club", disappeared in July last year after he left his residence. His huband, Ernie Caswell, who suffers from dementia and was admitted in the hospital at the time, later filed a report with the police about Day's disappearance. Day's body was found in his Phoenix, Oregon, home in early April. The Oregon State Medical Examiner's office were unable to use dental records or DNA because of the condition of the remains. There was no word on the cause of death and police investigation is still ongoing, according to Entertainment Weekly. After learning of news, Day's family posted a statement on Facebook. "We are truly thankful to all of you for your love and support. Please keep Ernie in your prayers during this extremely difficult time," they wrote. "Our family is truly thankful to the Oregon State Police
Adityanath unveils Ram Statue at Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday unveiled a statue of Lord Ram at Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan here.The seven-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram made from a single block of rosewood and purchased from Karnataka depicts Kodand Ram- one of the five forms of Lord Ram.Adityanath visited galleries and released books and a postal cover at the Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan museum after unveiling the statue.He also released a special cover on the Kodand statue of Lord Ram by the Postal department, 'Archaeological Report of Ayodhya', 'Ramleela journey of the Carribean countries' and two other books.The Chief Minister presented the honour to sculptors, painters and writers at the museum and admitted a document titled 'World tours of Lord Ram' by Jitendra Kumar, principal secretary of the Culture Department.Adityanath will also inspect the developmental works in Ayodhya during his visit."During his visit, the Chief Minister will inspect the developmental work in Ayodhya. He will visit Ram ki Paidi and will
Madonna's hard-hitting rejoinder to her feature in a publication
'Madonna at Sixty', a recent article in 'The New York Times', has made the singer angry. She lashed out at the article through an Instagram post.The article published on Wednesday was written by Vanessa Grigoriadis, to which Madonna posted a very long blunt rejoinder."Madame on the cover of N.Y.T. Magazine photographed by my dear friend JR. Also sharing my fav photo that never made it in, along with pre-shoot chat and a celebratory glass of wine after many hours of work! To say that I was disappointed in the article would be an understatement," Madonna wrote.She detailed the time before the feature was published and shared, "The journalist who wrote this article spent days and hours and months with me and was invited into a world which many people don't get to see."The 'Like a Prayer' singer stated that the journalist chose to focus on trivial matters rather than others. She also wrote that there would have been no mention of her age, had she been a man."Neverending comments about my
Microsoft wipes huge facial-recognition database
Tech giant Microsoft has reportedly pulled a massive facial recognition database containing more than 10 million images of roughly 100,000 people from the Internet, however traces of the data trove remain online, the media reported.
Kate Middleton receives first salute during military concert
Kate Middleton beamed with happiness as she received the prestigious first salute during the military concert.For the very first time in her position, the Duchess of Cambridge was saluted by the troops at the annual 'Beating the Retreat' musical event, reported E! News.Typically, this honour is reserved for Queen Elizabeth II, but in the Queen's absence, Kate was saluted as she was the only member of the royal family to attend the event.The Duchess looked elegant as ever in a Catherine Walker coat teamed up with Gianvito Rossi pumps. She accessorised her look with Cassandra Goad earrings, the Irish Guards gold shamrock pin, and a Mulberry clutch.For her hair, the mother-of-three had them elegantly pulled back into a slick bun.The event was held to showcase the British Army and also included a tribute to the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Kate's husband Prince William had attended an earlier event commemorating the Allied invasion of Normandy.This is just one of the several events that the
Odisha: Stray dogs feed on infant's corpse in Balasore
In a bizarre incident, a pack of stray dogs were sighted feasting on an infant dumped near a community center in Balasore district last night." It is yet to be ascertained who has thrown the body. The doctor will prepare a report in this regard. The case has been registered and a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter," said an official handling the case.The incident came to light after locals saw that the dogs have eaten one of the legs of the baby in front of Soro Community Health Centre (CHC).The locals immediately informed the police and the body was seized for examination.More details in this regard are awaited.
Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk call it quits
American actor Bradley Cooper and supermodel Irina Shayk have split after four years of dating."They split but she is still staying at his house for now. It's complicated because of the baby," a source confirmed to US Weekly.The news comes after their relationship hit a rough patch and led to breakup rumours."They haven't been getting along for a while. They are not in a great place," another source told US Weekly on Wednesday.The 'A Star Is Born' actor and the 33-year-old supermodel started dating in April 2015 after their respective breakups from Suki Waterhouse and Cristiano Ronaldo. A month later, the two were spotted kissing during a trip to London. The former couple kept spending some quality time while travelling to Italy and Atlantic City, New Jersey.Cooper and Shayk made their red carpet debut as a couple in May 2016 at the L'Oreal Red Obsession party during Paris Fashion Week, where they posed for the cameras before stealing a kiss inside.However, two months later, the duo ..
Light festival to celebrate diversity in Australia
A grand display of lanterns, lights and music will celebrate diversity in the Australian state of Queensland on Friday, with the intention of making every person, no matter where they come from, feel welcome and a part of the community.
U'khand: Priests at temple cover donation boxes with clothes over 'salary issue'
Due to alleged salary issues, the priests at the famous Yamunotri Temple in Uttarkashi have covered donation boxes with clothes to avail benefit from the money donated.In a video obtained by ANI, the donation boxes at the temple can be seen covered with a cloth."If we would have been receiving the salary or a percentage out of it (donation), then we will keep it open. We don't even receive one per cent out of this, that's why we have put a cloth on donation boxes," a priest said.When asked about the same, Anurag Arya, SDM Barkot, told ANI, "We have deployed adequate security personnel including police officials and home guards here. Today, I have received a few photographs and video in which it can be seen that these people have kept clothes on donation boxes. I am registering an FIR against them and immediate action will be taken.
Here's why Dolly Parton sleeps with makeup on
It is a well-known fact that sleeping without removing make-up can harm the skin. However, American singer Dolly Parton has revealed that she never takes off her makeup at night before going to bed."I clean my face in the mornings. You never know if you're going to wreck the bus, you never know if you're going to be somewhere in a hotel and there's going to be a fire. So I leave my makeup on at night and clean my face in the morning," she told The New York Times in an interview.Parton said that she takes good care of her hair, adding that she avoids going on rides at Wildwood Grove - her theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee."I don't ride the rides. I never have. I have a tendency to get motion sickness. Also, I'm a little bit chicken. With all my hair I got so much to lose, like my wig or my shoes. I don't like to get messed up. I'm gonna have some handsome man mess it up, I don't want some ride doing it," she remarked.When asked about her hobbies, the 73-year-old singer said that ...
Angelina and Brad's kids to shuttle between two for summer
This year Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children will tread a different path to spend summer while their mother is busy shooting a film in New Mexico.A source close to the actor told US Weekly exclusively, "The kids will be back and forth to Los Angeles to see Brad. He will also be spending time in New Mexico this summer because at times it will just be easier for him to go there."The insider added: "It's a very healthy situation and Brad is grateful that all of the animosity is in the past."Jolie, 43 who shares Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 13, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 10, with her ex-husband Pitt, has relocated her family to Albuquerque while she is shooting for the film 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'.A second source informed, "Angelina has been trying to spend as much time with her children as possible while working gruelling 12-hour days on set in Albuquerque. She dotes on the younger ones a lot."The source further informed that the 'Maleficent' actor has recently taken .
One labourer killed, two injured in crane mishap
A labourer was killed and two others were injured when the trolley attached to a crane got snapped and fell on them here Thursday, police said. The mishap took place when the crane was being used to dig a well at Maldhon-Shivar village in Sinnar taluka of this North Maharashtra district, they said. Given scarcity of water in the district, farmers are digging wells at several places. One such well was being dug at Maldhon-Shivar by a group of labourers. While the digging work was on, the trolley attached to the crane got suddenly snapped and fell on labourers working 75 feet deep in the pit, injuring three of them, the police said. One of them, Vishwas Dube (36) died on way to hospital, while two others -- Macchindra Sumbhe (38) and Vithal Dube (36) - were admitted to hospitals in Sinnar and Nashik, they added.
Malaika Arora teases 'grumpy' Arjun on social media
Actor Arjun Kapoor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora might have refrained from talking openly about their much speculated relationship, but their social media PDA is adorable.
Raj BJP chief targets Mughal emperor Akbar, triggers row
Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal Saini Thursday claimed Mughal emperor Akbar tried to misbehave with a Bikaner queen in an all-women Meena Bazaar, which he used to frequent in disguise. Saini's statement invited swift condemnation from the Congress, which accused the state BJP of creating communal disharmony. "The entire world knows that Akbar organised 'Meena Bazaars' where only women worked. Men were not permitted to visit them. But Akbar used to visit them in disguise to commit 'dushkarm'," claimed Saini. "It is recorded on the pages of history," he asserted, while talking to reporters on sidelines a function to mark the birth anniversary of Mewar king Maharana Pratap. Saini later said by "dushkarm" or wrongdoing, he meant chhed chhad (indecent behaviour). The state BJP president claimed the Meena Bazar was closed sown only when the Mughal emperor once tried to commit mischief there with Bikaner queen Kiran Devi, who put her sword on the emperor's chest and forced him to plead for his
American author Tayari Jones' 'An American Marriage' wins Women's Prize for Fiction
American author Tayari Jones has won the Women's Prize for Fiction for her book, "An American Marriage". The book, which portraits a young African American's wrongful conviction and how it affects his marriage, has beaten two former Booker prize winners to take home "one of the biggest international celebrations of women's creativity". Last year's Booker prize winner "Milkman" by Anna Burns and former Booker winner Pat Barker's new novel, "The Silence of the Girls", were also shortlisted for the women's award. "This is an exquisitely intimate portrait of a marriage shattered by racial injustice. It is a story of love, loss and loyalty, the resilience of the human spirit painted on a big political canvas that shines a light on today's America. We all loved this brilliant book," Kate Williams, Chair of Judges, said on Wednesday. The author received the 30,000 prize and the Bessie', a limited edition bronze figurine, at an awards ceremony hosted in Bedford Square Gardens by novelist and
Mary Kom likely to retire after 2020 Olympics
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Six-time world champion Mary Kom is likely to retire after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Manipuri trailblazer said on Thursday."Maybe after 2020, I want to retire. But, my main mission is to really win gold for the nation. From the beginning till now, I have been fighting. Maybe nobody can fight this long. There are so many youngsters who have come up and performed well. I hope, very soon we get another Mary Kom. That is what I wish and pray," the 36-year-old mother of three told ANI."I have completed 16-17 years (in the ring). For a long period, I have been fighting, making my country proud. It is my commitment. I always want to give a medal to the nation, especially gold. When India's flag goes up, it is an emotional moment for me. I can't control and tears come out. But, sometimes I too lack as I am not an iron woman. Being a human being I try my best," the world number one boxer added.The queen of the ring is the only woman with six gold and ...
Macron, May mark 75 years since Normandy landings
French President Emmanuel Macron and outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May launched a commemoration event on Thursday to mark 75 years since the Normandy landings that saw allied forces invade northern France and start an operation to liberate the nation from Nazi German forces during the World War II.
Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk are questioning their future together
American actor Bradley Cooper and supermodel Irina Shayk are questioning the future of their relationship amid breakup rumours.A source told E! News, that the two are unsure whether they should stay together. Although they want to be together for their daughter, neither of them is happy."Things get a little bit better but then they find themselves back in the same place of questioning whether being a couple is what's best," a source told E! News."They want to stay together for their daughter, but neither of them is very happy," the source added.The insider also noted that they have a lot invested which is making it difficult to part ways."They've spent time apart to test the waters and see if they are better off," the insider continued."They have a lot invested and it's very difficult to completely walk away from. They are trying out different arrangements and trying to find their way. They love their little girl dearly and that's not going to change no matter what," the insider ...
Varanasi Mahant sends 'Ramcharitmanas' to Mamata
Mahant Balak Das of Patalpuri temple here in Uttar Pradesh has sent a copy of "Ramcharitmanas" to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the hope that reading it will 'purify her thinking.
FlowerAura brings the family closer with Father's Day gifts from children
As time goes on, what keeps a family together are the relations and the ties that are being appreciated and celebrated. Crossing the boundaries and cutting the miles in between, FlowerAura's range of gifts are sure to bring the kids studying abroad or within the country closer to their dad in India and celebrate dad just the way he deserves.Celebrating the everyday hero of our lives, our dad, FlowerAura pays its tribute towards the man of the hour by launching a great variety of Father's day gifts that can be sent either by the princess or by the prince straight to the king of the house. While the meaning of the father figure differs to each one of us, the variety simultaneously offers tokens to express the appreciation better.No matter if it is the father's day gifts from the son or from daughter, there are infinite gift combos, flowers, cakes, and custom gifts to choose from and send across all the major and minor cities of India via the hassle-free online delivery options."The idea
