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Priyanka 'really excited' for mom-to-be Meghan Markle
Priyanka Chopra has expressed her excitement about close friend and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's pregnancy.The 'Baywatch' star further said that she hopes this period is as wonderful as Meghan expects it to be."I would, as a friend, just say that I'm really excited for her (Meghan)," the 36-year-old told People magazine at the JBL Fest in Las Vegas. PeeCee added, "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."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 married on May 19 at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel.
Unburied fetuses, other bodies found in second funeral home
About 36 fetuses and infants have been removed from a Detroit funeral home, the second facility where remains have been improperly disposed. Detroit police raided Perry Funeral Home on Friday and found the remains. Jason Moon of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs says the remains were found in three unrefrigerated boxes. Also, additional remains were found in a deep freezer. Some of the bodies had dates of death in 2015. Perry Funeral Home is the second such facility in Detroit where fetuses have been found. Several cremated remains were found by cleaning crews at the former Cantrell Funeral Home where mummified remains of 10 fetuses were discovered last week in a ceiling. Police Chief James Craig says law enforcement agencies are considering forming a task force to investigate the issue, specifically targeting improper storage of remains and fraud.
Bring ordinance for Ram temple in Ayodhya: Indresh Kumar
A day after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pitched for a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya "at the earliest" through law, a senior functionary on Friday asked the government to bring an ordinance for it.
Two members of Mysuru royal family die on final day of Dasara
The Mysuru royal family suffered a double blow Friday marring Dasara festivities when Putta Chikkammani (98), mother of Rajamata Pramoda Devi, and Vishalakshi Devi, sister of late Maharaja Srikantadatta Wadiyar, died in hospital. The royal family has announced postponing rituals associated with the Dasara festival to October 22, Raja Chandra, brother-in-law of the late Maharaja, said. He said Pramoda Devis mother died in the morning while sister-in-law Princess Vishalakshi Devi, youngest daughter of late Maharaja of Mysuru Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, died in the evening. He said Chikkammani died in a private hospital here due to age related complications. Raja Chandra said being in a state of impurity following the death, the royal family, including the titular Maharaja Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wadiyar, could not take part in rituals like special prayers to weapons, welcoming the entry of elephant carrying howdah and Uttara Pooja. By evening, Vishalakshi Devi died in a ...
Victory parade marks grand finale of Mysuru Dussehra
The much-awaited victory parade took off on Friday, the final day of 10-day Dussehra in Karnataka's cultural capital Mysuru amid pomp and grandeur and lakhs of visitors from across the country.
Curtains come down on Mysuru Dasara festivites
The world renowned 10-day long Mysuru Dasara festivities came to an end Friday with a colourful procession here. Tens of thousands of people witnessed the "Jamboo Sawari, a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants led by Arjuna carrying the idol of the Mysuru royal family's Goddess Chamundeshwari on the 750 kg golden 'howdah' (casket). However, in view of a death in the Mysuru royal family, many Dasara rituals associted with its members were postponed to October 22. The government-organised events, celebrated as naada habba (State festival), were held as scheduled, showcasing Karnatakas cultural heritage. Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and his wife Anitha Kumaraswamy flagged off the finale of Dasara festivities by offering special prayers to the idol of Chamundeshwari. Kumaraswamys father and former prime minister H D Devegowda and his wife Channamma also were present so as ministers and the MLAs. Starting from the imposing Mysuru palace, the procession covered a distance .
World record holder Jepkosgei ready for Dibaba challenge for Delhi Half Marathon
She missed out competing in India last year after her world record feat but Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei is all geared up to scorch the roads of the national capital when she runs in Sunday's Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. Jepkosgei is the current women's half marathon world record holder with a timing of 1 minute 04.51 seconds, which she clocked while winning in Valencia (Spain) on October 22 last year. She had planned to run in the 2017 Delhi Half Marathon, which was held on November 19 but later dropped as she had less than a month's recovery time after the world record feat in Valencia. "Last year, I had planned to run in Delhi but it was held less than one month after Valencia. The recovery time was very less and so I dropped the idea. But this time I am here and I am excited to give my best on Sunday," Jepkosgei told PTI at the sidelines of elite athletes unveiling event. "I love India and people are very nice. This Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is one of the best events in the world. .
Mysuru titular queen's mother passes away
Putta Chinnammanni, mother of Mysuru's titular queen, Pramoda Devi Wodiyar, passed away early on Friday, an official said. She was 98.
#MeToo: Celebrity manager rescued before suicide attempt
Navi Mumbai Police rescued Anirban Blah, who is the co-founder of celebrity management firm Kwan Entertainment and has been accused by some women in the #MeToo movement, before he could allegedly attempt suicide by jumping off a bridge, police said Friday. On Tuesday, Blah was asked to "step aside" by the firm, which handles the work of several top Bollywood stars, after he was accused of sexual harassment by four women. Senior Inspector Anil Deshmukh of Vashi police station said traffic cops spotted Blah on the old Vashi creek bridge at around 11:30 pm on Thursday. Having received a tip off, police moved in and detained him before he could do anything, Deshmukh said. A team of the Vashi traffic police, led by senior inspector Satish Gaikwad, then brought Blah to the Vashi police station, he said. His relatives and friends were called to the police station and Blah was allowed to leave around 2 am on Friday after he was counselled, he said.
Country's first-ever park for dogs opened in Hyderabad
: An exclusive and certified 'Dog Park', billed as the countrys first and boasting of facilities including a walking track, off leash areas and a clinic was inaugurated at Kondapur here. Spread across an area of 1.2 acres, the park was inaugurated by Telangana chief secretary SK Joshi, an official press release said Friday. The Rs one crore park provides a healthy and safe open environment for the pets, principal secretary tomunicipal administration Arvind Kumar said on his twitter account. A veterinarian and a trainer would be deployed at the park and vaccination would be administered to the pets free of cost, zonal commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Harichandana Dasari had said. It also has dog training and exercise equipment, splash pool, two lawns, an amphitheatre, loo cafe, separate enclosures for big and small dogs among other facilities. The location of the facility, certified by the Kennel Club of India, was earlier a garbage dump.
IOC chief Bach hails 'fantastic' Buenos Aires Youth Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach hailed "a really fantastic Youth Olympic Games" as Buenos Aires 2018 officially came to an end.
Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner are married!
Supermodel Karlie Kloss has tied the knot with long-time boyfriend, Joshua Kushner.The 26-year-old took to Instagram to make the revelation by sharing a picture from their nuptials that took place on October 10. In the photo, Kloss is elated as Kushner lovingly looks at his new bride.She simply captioned the snap as "10.18.2018", accompanied by a 'heart' emoticon.According to People magazine, the supermodel wore a custom-made Dior gown when she married Kushner in an intimate Jewish ceremony with around 80 people in attendance, in upstate New York.Joshua Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump's husband and an adviser to President Donald Trump.The couple announced their engagement back in July after dating for six years."I love you more than I have words to express," Kloss wrote on Instagram in July after Kushner popped the question. "Josh, you're my best friend and my soulmate. I can't wait for forever together. Yes a million times over.
Country's first dog park now open in Hyderabad
Dog lovers have a reason to rejoice with the first park for canines being inaugurated in the city of Hyderabad.Spread over 1.2 acres in Hyderabad's Kondapur area, the park has been developed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at cost of Rs. 1.1 crore and was thrown open for public on Thursday.Pet lovers will have to shell out a meagre sum of Rs.10 to enter that park, which authorities say has been built with international standards."It is India's first certified dog park built with international standards. It has been built in 1.2 acres in Kondapur area. We will charge ten rupees to each responsible pet owner who comes to this park with their dog," Harichandana Dasari, Zonal Commissioner, West Zone, GHMC told ANI.Pooches will be treated with an extravagant experience as the park houses a splash pool, an amphitheatre, loo cafe and three lawns. For those who want to keep their dogs fit and obedient, the options of dog trainers and exercise equipment are also ...
Hamilton '100% certain' that Mick Schumacher will race in F1
World champion Lewis Hamilton insisted Thursday that he was "100 percent certain that there will be another Schumacher in F1", backing Mick Schumacher to follow in his legendary father Michael's footsteps. "Firstly, thanks to his name but also because he does a great job," said Hamilton of 19-year-old Schumacher who wrapped up the European Formula 3 title at the weekend. "If I have a child who wants to drive, I'm sure he can get into F1 thanks to his name even if he does not have the level," added Mercedes star Hamilton. "But he (Mick) is working well and he's a good boy, he spent a few weekends with the team, last year I think, and he was very attentive. "He has talent, like his father, so I do not think his name is a burden, and it would be great for the sport." Hamilton was speaking on the sidelines of the United States Grand Prix where on Sunday he can become just the third driver to win the F1 world title five times.
Royals Harry and Meghan go barefoot on Bondi
British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes and donned tropical garlands Friday as they hit Sydney's famed Bondi beach for the latest stop on their Australian tour. Expectant Meghan put on a summer dress and set aside her high heels, while Harry ditched his usual suit for chinos as the couple lapped up cheers from Australian fans and enjoyed Bondi's surf. Despite morning fog, the pair met local surfers enjoying winter swells and sat down on the sand for a long chat with leaders of the OneWave group, which focuses on helping people improve mental health by getting outdoors. Signs screaming "G'day Harry and Meghan" greeted the royal couple, who have received a warm welcome from fans throughout the start of their 16-day pacific tour. "You hear people that met the Queen when she came here (in 1954)" said 26-year-old fan Christopher Cundle, "and they are still talking about it now. "I can easily see that that is one of the things I will be talking to my grandkids and future ...
Giving birth was harder than Cardi B imagined
The process of delivering a child was much more painful for rapper Cardi B than she ever imagined.
IFS officer's ancestral house burgled in Bhagalpur
In a high profile case of theft, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Raveesh Kumar's ancestral house in Bihar's Bhagalpur district was burgled on Tuesday night.Kumar is currently serving in the Ministry of External Affairs as its Official Spokesperson.The burglars apparently took away ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh, a TV set and few branded shirts, said the officer's father Raghu Nayak Bhagat."The incident happened on Tuesday. I was in Delhi with my sons. When I returned home after a morning walk, I got a call from the caretaker (of the ancestral house), informing that the main lock was broken. He only had the main gate key and not of the house. After receiving the information from the caretaker, I called my nephew, who has filed an FIR, to rush to the spot," Bhagat told ANI."In the FIR he had to give details of the things we had in the house. So, I asked my wife, and she said that there were ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh. The television set is also not here. There were branded shirts from .
IFS officer's ancestral house burgled in Bhagalpur
The burglars apparently took away ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh, a TV set and few branded shirt, said the officer's father Raghu Nayak Bhagat
Mysuru readies for royal victory parade on Friday
Karnataka's Mysuru is all decked up to welcome thousands of visitors for the royal victory parade on Friday marking the grand finale of the 10-day Dussehra festival.
RSDC's Annual Awards Draw Wide Interest from Rubber Value Chain
Having carved a distinct niche for themselves on the skilling calendar of the country, the celebrated RSDC (Rubber Skill Development Council) awards are witnessing wide interest from different stakeholders in the rubber value chain. RSDC's annual awards, third in the series, will be conferred in New Delhi on November 16, 2018."Ever since the first awards ceremony in 2016, RSDC awards have gained in stature and have come to be recognised as representing the highest benchmark when it comes to recognition of skilling in the country. We are overwhelmed by the enormous appreciation we have received for structuring the award categories and skillful presentation. With each award function, we have been trying to raise the bar higher. RSDC awards are on their way to become the most coveted awards in the Rubber skilling," said Meghna Mishra, CEO RSDC."RSDC awards ceremony not only recognises the contribution made and excellence achieved towards the cause of skill development but also doubles up