Page 186 - Human Interest
Past govts indifferent towards erecting memorial to honour cops killed on duty: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday questioned the delay and "indifference" shown by past governments in erecting a national memorial for police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty since Independence. Inaugurating a refurbished national police memorial and a museum here on the National Police Commemoration Day, Modi said previous governments at the Centre let dust gather on the files of this subject. "I am proud of the new police memorial that is being dedicated to the nation today but I have few questions to ask. Why could this memorial not come into being despite over 70 years of Independence?," Modi said in his speech to police jawans, officers, their families and retired personnel. The National Police Commemoration Day is observed every year this day to pay homage to the 10 policemen who were killed in an ambush by Chinese troops in 1959 in Ladakh's Hot Spring area. The supreme sacrifice by police personnel at the Hot Springs in Ladakh also took place about .
Loretta Lynn resting at home after hospital stay
A record label spokesperson for singer Loretta Lynn has issued a statement on her behalf, in which the country star says she had "a brief hospital visit" but is now "enjoying a weekend of resting up at home".
Nur Jahan: The widow who became the Empress of India (Book Review)
Book: Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan; Author: Ruby Lal; Publisher: Penguin-Viking; Pages: 308; Price: Rs 599
Selma Blair diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
American actor Selma Blair on Sunday, revealed that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.Taking to her Instagram, the 46-year-old posted a selfie and detailed why she came forward with the "profound" story."I have #multiplesclerosis. I am in an exacerbation," she wrote. "By the grace of the lord, and willpower and the understanding producers at Netflix, I have a job. A wonderful job. I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from broken gaps. But we are doing it. And I laugh and I don't know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best."Blair also thanked celebrity friends Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze and Jaime King for their support.The 'Cruel Intentions' star praised her costume designer Allisa Swanson, who is working on
Odisha: 2 held for sacrificing minor boy to appease Goddess Durga
The Odisha police has cracked the mystery behind the murder of a nine-year-old boy, whose beheaded body was recovered from Unnder riverbed near Sindhekela area in Bolangir district.The decapitated body of the minor, who has been identified as Ghanshyam Rana, was sacrificed by his uncle, Kunja Rana who is a sorcerer, and his cousin brother Sambhaban Rana, a believer of black magic.According to police, both the accused have been arrested and have admitted to the crime.The duo practised black magic on the minor boy and subsequently sacrificed him as part of a ritual to appease Goddess Durga during Durga Puja.The deceased, who hails from Sindhekela village, was missing since October 13. Three days later, his beheaded body was found five kilometres away from his house near Sundhimunda village.In a similar incident, a sorcerer was arrested during Durga Puja last year from the same region for sacrificing a boy in the name of black magic rituals.
Thomas Markle breaks silence on Meghan's pregnancy
Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle, recently, opened up about her daughter's pregnancy and said that it all feels "overwhelming and joyful.""I was filled with love, joy, and happiness for both my beautiful daughter and my son-in-law. A new baby is a blessing and I look forward to seeing a little Meghan or a little Harry," E!Online quoted Thomas' statement to The Daily Mail.Thomas, who has a rather distant relationship with his daughter and the rest of the royals, "wasn't surprised" that his daughter was pregnant as he mentioned that Meghan loves children and she and Harry have been talking about wanting a family from the start.Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle also spoke out about the Duchess of Sussex's pregnancy and said that she wants Meghan to be happy and calm.Earlier this week, Kensington Palace confirmed the royal baby news and announced that the 'Suits' alum is expecting to deliver in the spring of 2019.Prince Harry, sixth in line to the British throne, and Markle got ...
Detroit police find 63 fetuses in funeral home amid probe
Police removed the remains of 63 fetuses from a Detroit funeral home and regulators shuttered the business amid a widening investigation of alleged improprieties at local funeral homes. Detroit police Chief James Craig said officers found 36 fetuses in boxes and 27 others in freezers during Friday's raid at the Perry Funeral Home. He said he was "stunned" by the discovery, which came a week after the remains of 10 fetuses and one infant were discovered in a ceiling at Detroit's defunct Cantrell Funeral Home. Those remains were found after state regulators in Lansing received an anonymous letter. Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said the remains found at the Perry Funeral Home were turned over to state investigators, who immediately declared the funeral home closed and its license suspended. Inspectors for the State of Michigan's Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau said in a statement that they had found "heinous conditions and negligent conduct" at the .
Lingayat seer Siddalinga Swamiji passes away
Lingayat community seer Siddalinga Swamiji of Tontadarya Mutt passed away in Karnataka's northwest Gadag region following a cardiac arrest.The Lingayat seer, who died on Saturday morning, was 69 years old.According to reports, when the pontiff did not come out of his room till 9 am on Saturday, he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His funeral will be held in Gadag on Sunday and will be attended by his followers from across Karnataka.Recalling the pontiff as a rare voice of progress, rationalism, and agrarianism, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy mourned the demise of Swamiji and said: "Swamiji was active in various people's movement against blind beliefs, environmental and other issues. He had devotees across all communities. May God bless his soul and give strength to his followers to endure this huge loss."A native of Korawad village in Vijayapura district, Siddalinga Swamiji was known as 'Kannadada Jagadguru' (Seer of Kannada). He also ...
Prince Harry speaks about "newest addition" to his family
It seems like Prince Harry cannot get the thought of his soon-to-be-born baby out of his mind.The Duke of Sussex, on Monday, finally announced that he and his wife Meghan Markle are expecting their first child. While the couple initially broke the news on Twitter, Harry decided to mention the same at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony on Saturday.According to a report by People, Harry began the speech by saying, "First of all, thank you for the welcome you have given Meghan and I over the last few days. I have been so proud to be able to introduce my wife to you and we have been so happy to be able to celebrate the personal joy of our newest addition with you all."Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event, in which wounded and recovering services personnel participate in sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, and indoor rowing.The official Twitter handle of Kensington Palace, on Monday, made the announcement that the couple is expecting a baby
Cardi B asks for post-pregnancy body advice
Cardi B, who gave birth to a baby girl three months ago, showed off her post-pregnancy stomach and asked her fans how to "get rid of the black line in the middle of stomach."The 'She Bad' rapper, on Saturday, took to her Instagram page to show off her toned, post-pregnancy body and asked for this advice."Ladies how do you guys get rid of the black line in the middle of your stomach after giving birth?? cause bitch," she wrote in the caption.In the picture, Cardi can be seen wearing all black and white gym-wear. A dark line can be seen both above and below her belly button, which is called the pregnancy line and is usually caused by the imbalance of hormones.The rapper has been candid about her experience with pregnancy, giving birth and how her body has reacted to the changes.Cardi recently featured on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and opened up about her experience with childbirth saying that her newborn daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, "broke my vagina.""Why nobody tells you about those ...
N D Tiwari's last rites tomorrow
The last rites of veteran Congress leader Narayan Dutt Tiwari will be held at the Chitrashila Ghat, Rani Bagh, Nainital district, on Sunday. All arrangements for the former CM's funeral have been made, Nainital District Magistrate Vinod Kumar Suman said on Saturday, adding that the last rites would be conducted with full state honours in the afternoon. His body has been kept at Kathgodam Guest House here for the people to pay their last respects, he said. Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, a former ministerial colleague of Tiwari, and a host of prominent politicians will attend the rites, he said. The body of Tiwari, who passed away at a private hospital in Delhi on his 93rd birthday on October 18, after a prolonged illness was brought to Pantnagar in Uttarakhand in an air ambulance from Lucknow on Saturday. The body was brought to Kathgodam Guest House via Halduchod by road.
Istanbul-based journalists' group seeks punishment for those who 'ordered' Khashoggi death
An Istanbul-based journalists' group on Saturday demanded punishment for those who ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian consulate. "We demand that not only the 18 men but those who commanded (the killing) are punished," said Turan Kislakci, head of the Turk-Arab Media Association (TAM), of which Khashoggi was a member. Saudi Arabia admitted on Friday that the journalist, a Washington Post contributor and Riyadh critic, died during a "brawl" inside its Istanbul consulate -- after persistent claims that he left the consulate alive on October 2. Riyadh announced the arrest of 18 Saudis and the sacking of two top aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has faced mounting international pressure over Khashoggi's disappearance. Turkish police and prosecutors searched this week both the consulate and the consul's residence in Istanbul. But it remains unclear where the journalist's body is. "There's only one thing that matters right now. Give Jamal back to us. ...
Challenging to direct a series that's been a hit: 'Kasautii...' director
Muzammil Desai, who wears the director's hat for the "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" reboot, says helming a series that has been a hit in the past is quite challenging.
Prince Harry opens memorial as royal tour continues
Prince Harry paid tribute to Australian service members by opening a new wing of a war memorial on Saturday before heading to a delayed opening of the Invictus Games as he and wife Meghan continued their visit to Australia and the South Pacific. A thus-far joyous debut royal tour by the couple, buoyed by news that they are expecting their first baby, turned solemn as the Duke of Sussex opened a long-awaited extension to the Anzac Memorial in downtown Sydney's Hyde Park on Saturday morning. The former British army captain and his wife laid a wreath of Australian native flowers at the steps of the memorial, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison, other dignitaries, and service men and women looked on. Harry and Meghan were then taken on a tour of the newly remodeled shrine, which was first opened in 1934 by Harry's great-great uncle, Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester, but was left incomplete due to a shortage of funds during the Great Depression. A project worth 40 million Australian ...
I'm really excited for her: Priyanka Chopra on Meghan Markle's pregnancy
Priyanka Chopra is really excited about good friend Meghan Markle's pregnancy. Chopra said she hopes this new phase of motherhood will be "amazing" for the Duchess of Sussex. "I would, as a friend, just say that I'm really excited for her. I think this is a new phase in every woman's life and I hope hers is as amazing as she wants it to be," Chopra told People magazine at JBL Fest in Las Vegas. Chopra, 36, and Markle, 37, have been close friends for several years. In May, the "Quantico" star attended Markle's wedding with Prince Harry in England. Last month, Chopra said that Markle is "doing amazing" after taking on the role as the Duchess of Sussex.
Priyanka hopes Meghan Markle's pregnancy is 'amazing'
Actress Priyanka Chopra is excited about her friend Meghan Markle's pregnancy, and hopes the Duchess of Sussex's new phase is "amazing".
I love England as I love my wife: Lord Bill Lall
Some 60 years ago, Dharambir Lall moved to England from India and the eventful journey that followed finds elaborate mention in his upcoming book "England, My Love". The successful chartered accountant is now a millionaire and has been conferred the title of Lord Bill Lall of Woodlands.
Cardi B wants to get rid of pregnancy line
Rapper Cardi B, who has been candid about how much her body has changed since giving birth to a daughter, has asked fans for suggestions on how to get the pregnancy line across her stomach to vanish.
Having children taught me what real love is: Chris Hemsworth
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth says he did not expect parenting to be so difficult but it has taught him the real meaning of love. The "Thor" star, who has six-year-old daughter India and four-year-old twin sons Sacha and Tristan with wife Elsa Pataky, said having kids changed his outlook towards life, reported Contactmusic. "Having children it's much more difficult than you think it's going to be. You have to change your thinking and be completely there for them. But they have also taught me what real love is and what true responsibility means. Your life becomes more focused and you don't have time to get distracted by unimportant things any more. You become a lot less selfish. "But I don't feel as though I'm giving up anything or making any sacrifices. I had my share of wild times when I was younger and that kind of stuff was never that interesting to me anyway. When I met Elsa, I was very comfortable with the idea that she was someone I wanted to share my life with and build ...
Eight killed in two separate road mishaps in Hooghly district
At least eight persons were killed in two separate road mishaps in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said Saturday. Five persons were killed when a car ploughed into a Durga puja immersion procession at Dumurdaha in the district Friday night, the police said. Hooghly Rural, Superintendent of Police, Sukesh Jain said two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. In the second incident, three persons were killed when a truck hit an e-rickshaw at Chuchura Friday night, they said.