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Always dreamt of walking the ramp for Manish Malhotra, says Kartik Aaryan
Actor Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen on-screen in "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety", says he always dreamt of walking the ramp for veteran fashion designer Manish Malhotra.
Sparsh Khanchandani joins 'Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gaatha'
"Uttaran" fame star Sparsh Khanchandani will be seen playing the role of a fairy in fantasy show "Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gaatha".
Asma Jahangir posthumously awarded UN Human Rights Prize
Late Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir was announced as one of the four winners of the 2018 UN Human Rights Prize on Friday.
Meghan's wedding gown goes on display at Windsor Castle
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has described how she worked with designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy to create a "timeless" wedding gown for her wedding to Prince Harry earlier this year. Harry and the former Meghan Markle recorded their memories of the wedding for an audio commentary that is part of the new "Relive the Royal Wedding" exhibition at Windsor Castle that opened Friday. The gown and the five-meter-long veil Meghan wore with it are set to be the prime attraction at the 10-week display. In the audio recording, the former actress said she had a clear idea of what she wanted to wear from the start. "I knew at the onset I wanted a bateau neckline, I wanted a cropped sleeve, I wanted a very timeless, classic feeling," she said. The dress also needed to be suitably modest for the May 19 wedding held in a chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, she said. "There was a great level of detail that went into the planning of our wedding day," said Meghan, who is pregnant with the
Kremlin says believes Saudi royals on Khashoggi killing
The Kremlin said Friday that Russia believes Saudi royals were not involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed it with Saudi King Salman. Asked by a journalist whether the Kremlin fully believes that the Saudi royal family played no part in the murder in Istanbul, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the question was "inappropriate." "There's an official statement from the king, there's an official statement from the Crown Prince (Mohammed bin Salman) and no one should have any grounds not to believe them," Peskov said. Putin spoke to the 82-year-old Saudi king by telephone on Thursday evening and they discussed "the situation around the case of Khashoggi," the Kremlin said in a statement. Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist who had criticised policies of powerful Prince Mohammed, had been self-exiled in the United States for about a year. He was killed on October 2 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, but ..
Paris zoo welcomes rare birth of endangered Orangutan
A baby Bornean orangutan has been born in a downtown Paris zoo the first to be born there since 2005. The zoo of the Jardin des Plantes says that Java, a female, who was born on October 17. The zoo says in a video posted on Twitter that Java's mum, 30-year-old Theodora, is taking care of her third daughter with "much gentleness." Java is the fifth orangutan at the Jardin des Plantes. Her father, Banggi, was born in 2006 in Spain and Java is his first baby. The zoo said orangutans have experienced sharp population declines in recent years and lost 80 per cent of their habitat.
'It's a lifetime thing' - support pours in for arthritis-hit Wozniacki
World number three Caroline Wozniacki said she hopes to become an inspiration for fellow sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis as her shock diagnosis drew support and sympathy on Friday. The 28-year-old Dane revealed she was suffering from the condition after crashing out of the WTA Finals against Elina Svitolina late on Thursday, ending her title defence. The reigning Australian Open champion and former world number one has since received a flood of supportive messages and well wishes on social media. Wozniacki was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, which causes swelling of the joints and fatigue, before the US Open. She said she felt unwell after Wimbledon, before waking up during the Rogers Cup in August unable to lift her arms. "I thought it was just the flu," she told journalists in Singapore. "After the US Open, I just kind of had to figure out what really was going on. "So that's when I really figured it out. I went to see one of the best doctors there is and start ...
Daddy cool: Same-sex penguin couple become parents
Two male penguins who paired up as a "same-sex couple" have successfully incubated a baby chick and are "doting" on their tiny offspring, an Australian aquarium announced Friday. Gentoo penguins Sphen and Magic are happily "taking turns caring for their baby chick," born on October 19 weighing 91 grams, said Tish Hannan of the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Sphen and Magic had caught the attention of aquarium workers when they were constantly seen waddling around and going for swims together. They then began to build a collective nest of pebbles, prompting the aquarium to provide a dummy egg for them to look after and, when they proved up to the task, a real egg. The pair have bonded, Hannan, Sea Life's penguin department supervisor, told AFP. "They recognise each other's signature calls and songs. "Only bonded penguins will be able to successfully find their partner using their calls when they are separated." Unlike many mammal species, male and female penguins take on the same parenting .
Kevin Feige to receive Ryman Arts' Creative Visionary Award
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige will be receiving the first ever Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award. According to Variety, the award honours Feige's ability to bring relatable heroes to audiences through storytelling and visual effects. "The Ryman Arts Board established the Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award to honour Marty's memory and to celebrate the legacy of two amazing founders of our organisation. "We are thrilled that the first recipient of the award, Kevin Feige, embodies the aspiration of the award so completely. Kevin has re-imagined an entire universe of storytelling and introduced us to thrilling new worlds through his creative leadership and vision," said Phil Hettema, Ryman Arts Board president and president and creative executive of the Hettema Group, in a statement. The award will be presented to Feige on November 7 at the annual Ryman Arts event at Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles.
India's 4Tune Factory gets UN award for women in business
Kerala-based 4Tunes Factory has been given a special recogntion award by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for enabling women and girls to develop skills.
2 Yosemite National Park visitors die in fall from overlook
Two visitors died in a fall from a popular overlook at Yosemite National Park that allows people to walk to the cliff's edge, where there is no railing, an official said Thursday. Park rangers were trying to recover the bodies of a female visitor and a male visitor spotted by another tourist Wednesday, spokesman Scott Gediman said. Officials are still investigating when the pair fell and from what spot at Taft Point, which is 900 metres above the famed Yosemite Valley floor, he said. Railings only exist at a small portion of the overlook, which is popular for its breathtaking views of the valley, Yosemite Falls and El Capitan and fissures on the granite rock that plunge to the valley floor. More than 10 people have died at the park this year, some from natural causes and others from falls, Gediman said. Last month, an Israeli teenager fell hundreds of feet to his death while hiking near the top of 600-foot-tall (180-meter-tall) Nevada Fall. The death of 18-year-old Tomer Frankfurter ..
Tagore Awards announced, Manipuri dance doyen Rajkumar Singhajit among winners
Manipuri dance doyen Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, Bangladeshi cultural organisation Chhayanaut and sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar have been selected for the prestigious Tagore Award for the year 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The jury under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi selected the three for their contribution to culture, a ministry statement said. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, the prestigious Tagore Award is conferred for outstanding contribution to cultural harmony. The award carries an amount of Rs 1 crore, a citation in a scroll, a plaque as well as an exquisite traditional handicraft/ handloom item. While Singh's award recognises his contribution in keeping the Manipuri dance alive, it was also a tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath who was deeply influenced by Manipuri dance, the statement said. When Rabindra Sangeet was banned in East Pakistan, Chhayanaut continued to promote liberal expression through secret renditions of Tagore songs and discussions on
Horse riding less alarming than Juncker: Salvini
Rome, Oct 25 (IANS/AKI) Italy's Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini on Thursday said he wasn't afraid to try riding a horse, claiming it was less intimidating than European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Cardi B not up for sharing identity of her baby girl
Cardi B is not ready to share the identity of her baby girl.The 'Be Careful' rapper said that she will be sharing the pictures of her newborn Kulture Kiari on her own terms.Since the birth of the child on July 10, Cardi and husband Offset have only shown small glimpses of Kulture. According to a report by People, during an interview with Apple Music's Ebro Darden, Cardi said, "Me and my husband. We just don't wanna show our baby right now."The 'Money Bag' singer also revealed that she has been offered a handsome amount of money in exchange for her Baby's pictures. "I got offered seven figures [for baby pictures], but I'm just not ready yet," she said.Cardi B a.k.a Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar and rapper husband Offset a.k.a OKiari Kendrell Cephus welcomed their first child on July 11.Earlier this month, Cardi showed off her post-pregnancy stomach and asked her fans how to "get rid of the black line in the middle of stomach.
Sonam shares throwback picture dressed as Charlie Chaplin
Sonam Kapoor's latest throwback picture is the cutest thing you will see on Instagram today.The 'Veere Di Wedding' actress took to her Instagram account to share a black and white collage, in which one picture of hers is from her childhood days, where she is dressed as Charlie Chaplin. Meanwhile, the other picture is of the older Sonam.'Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain' - Charlie Chaplin. I've always been a fan of the big screen, whether it's in black and white or colour! My homage to the great Charlie Chaplin. #ThrowbackThursday,' the caption read.On the work front, Sonam Kapoor has kicked off the shoot for her upcoming flick, 'The Zoya Factor'. The movie also stars Dulquer Salmaan and Sanjay Kapoor in pivotal roles and is based on the novel written by Anuja Chauhan.Apart from this, Sonam will also be seen in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' with father Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Rajkummar Rao.
Russia slams 'politicised' EU prize for Ukraine's Sentsov
Moscow on Thursday condemned as politicised a decision by the European Parliament to award the Sakharov human rights prize to Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who is jailed in Russia. "An absolutely politicised decision has been taken," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters, claiming it was unclear on what grounds he had received the prestigious award. "When I am asked about director Sentsov I feel like asking and I ask whether anyone watched his films. Practically no one has watched his films," Zakharova added. While there was no immediate reaction from the Kremlin, several lawmakers called the awarding an anti-Russian move. Pyotr Tolstoy, deputy speaker of Russian parliament's lower house, told state news agency TASS that the choice of Sentsov was "absolutely unfounded and rather crude." "This is another Russo-phobic step on the part of the European Parliament," lawmaker Alexei Chepa told state news agency RIA Novosti. "It is not clear to me for what ...
Jailed Ukrainian filmmaker awarded Sakharov Prize
The European Union on Thursday conferred the 2018 Sakharov Prize to Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who is currently imprisoned in Russia for allegedly plotting acts of terrorism.Originally from Crimea, the territory which was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, Sentsov was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment by a Russian court for plotting arson attacks in Crimea in 2015. He has been a vocal critic of Russia's "illegal capture" of Crimea, euro news reported.In a statement, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani said, "Through his courage and determination, by putting his life in danger, the filmmaker Oleh Sentsov has become a symbol of the struggle for the release of political prisoners held in Russia and around the world."The €50,000 prize award, named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, was initiated in 1988 to honour individuals or groups who are considered the defenders of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the report said.Many international organisations, ..
'French Spiderman' tower stunt grinds London's financial hub to halt
French urban freeclimber Alain Robert brought parts of London's financial district to a standstill Thursday as he scaled the exterior of the 46-storey Heron Tower -- the area's tallest building. The 56-year-old so-called "French Spiderman" took around an hour to climb the 230-metre high tower without any ropes or harnesses, while traffic came to a halt as bemused crowds formed below. "This is what I love to do," Robert told a handful of reporters at a nearby hotel shortly before beginning his ascent. "I have pretty much dedicated my whole life to climb mountains, to climb cliffs, and now to climb buildings -- but always 'free soloing', meaning I'm not using safety devices." The maverick climber has scaled more than 100 structures without ropes or other safety equipment, setting a record for "most buildings climbed unassisted," according to Guinness World Records. Robert admitted he was "very nervous" ahead of Thursday's stunt, which he said was always the case before ascents. "When I .
Neetu Chandra keen to do P.T. Usha biopic
Actress Neetu Chandra, who has been a sportswoman too, says she would love to do a biopic on legendary athlete P.T. Usha as she feels telling stories of successful Indian women can inspire young girls to take up sports seriously.
In pursuit of pro dreams in US, Vikas in talks with Bob Arum's company
One of India's most successful amateur boxers, Vikas Krishan is all set to live his professional dream in the USA and claims to be in talks with legendary promoter Bob Arum's company, which had the likes of the Muhammad Ali on its roster. The middle-weight (75kg) boxer, who a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year, will leave for the United States in December to fulfil his long-standing dream of turning professional. Vikas said he is set to sign a deal with US-based Top Rank Inc., which will promote the Indian boxer in the professional circuit. Top Rank Inc. is a Las Vegas-based promotional company founded by Arum, the man who has collaborated with top stars from Ali to Oscar De La Hoya to Manny Pacquiao among others. Arum is an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. "I have just returned from the US and I am all set to sign a deal with Top Rank Promotions which will look after my professional career,'' he said on the sidelines of industry body FICCI's 8th Global .