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Nearly 50,000 nominations for 2019 Padma awards
Nearly 50,000 nominations for the 2019 Padma awards, which are given for work of distinction and exceptional achievement in different fields, have been received by the Home Ministry. The record number of 49,992 nominations for the Padma awards received is 32 times higher over the nominations received in 2010 when just 1,313 nominations were received from general public, a home ministry statement said. In 2017, the total number of nominations received was 35,595 and in 2016 the number was 18,768. While 84 distinguished people were honoured with the Padma awards in 2018, a total of 89 prominent people were given the awards in 2017. The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The award seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements and service in all fields and disciplines, such as, art, literature
Obama Foundation aims to boost education of girls worldwide
The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world. Former first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday announced the launch of the Global Girls Alliance that will work with organisations worldwide to increase public awareness and action. Obama says the alliance aims to lifting up grassroots leaders all over the world who want to clear away the hurdles that many girls face when trying to get an education. The Chicago-based foundation says more than 98 million adolescent girls worldwide don't go to school. The alliance's website highlights programs around the world and offers ways for the public to support those programs. The Obama Foundation was started in 2014 with the aim of continuing "the great, unfinished project of renewal and global progress.
Kylie Jenner can't wait for Stormi to have siblings
Kylie Jenner loves being a mother, and she can't wait for Stormi to become a big sister.It has only been about eight months since the make-up mogul welcomed her first child, Stormi Webster, in February, and she is enjoying motherhood to the fullest. Kylie is already planning for the future as "she wants a big family", a source told E! Online.Right now, the star is not actively trying for her second child but plans on welcoming another little one soon. There is definitely no rush, as the reality star is only 21-years-old, however, the source added, "She wants lots of babies and for them to be close in age."While some mothers back away from the idea of going through another pregnancy, the insider disclosed Kylie actually "loved being pregnant and didn't mind it at all."Speaking further about Kylie's experience and how she loved that phase of her life, the insider added, "Everything about the experience suited her and felt natural and right."Although she is making millions out of her ...
Parenting is where the reward, love and care is: Soha Ali Khan
Actress Soha Ali Khan says since she became a mother, she has developed more respect for her own mother and thinks that parenting is where the real reward, love and care is.
No woman should be subjected to misbehaviour: Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 76 on Thursday and who earlier drew flak for dodging questions on the industry's #MeToo movement sparked by the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar row, has said women should never be subjected to misbehaviour especially at the workplace.
Coming soon: A show on Messi's life
A Canada-based entertainment company will soon be making a show on the life of star Argentinean striker Lionel Messi.The announcement was made by Messi himself on his official Instagram account."I am honoured to announce my partnership with @CirqueduSoleil for the creation of a brand-new show in 2019 based on my life and the passion for Football. #MessiCirque," he wrote.This is not for the first time that the forward player has been involved in such a project.Earlier, Spanish film director Alex de la Iglesia had made a documentary named "Messi" which explored the rise of the footballer.Messi, who is often hailed as one of the best footballers in the world, is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and has won fourChampions League titles for his club, Barcelona.
Kim beefs up security as she steps out in diamonds
Ever since being held at gunpoint and robbed of approximately $10 million worth of jewellery during Paris Fashion Week two years ago, reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has avoided wearing extravagant pieces in public. However, the star decided to make an exception when she attended the 2018 Tiffany Blue Book Collection here.
Pamela Anderson gets behind bars in Paris protest against farm animal abuse
Actress Pamela Anderson joined animal rights campaigners in Paris, posing inside a cage to protest the caging of animals in European farming. The former Baywatch star was backing a campaign by Compassion in World Farming Wednesday to get a million signatures in seven EU countries in support of their bid to end the practice. "I don't think any animal belongs in a cage for entertainment or for what we wear or what we eat," she told reporters. "All of our choices are important and we have to be more conscious of our decisions," she added. "Animal welfare has come a long way, but we have a long way to go." The petition is part of the European Citizens' Initiative, which means that if they can raise a million signatures within a year the European Commission will have to consider the issue. The organisers say they have the support of 140 organisations, including in France the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and PETA. Anderson is currently taking part in the French edition of the television ...
France to honour outstanding accomplishments of Indian and French companies based out of India
The French embassy here will give awards to honour the outstanding accomplishments of Indian and French companies based out of India, a statement said. Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India, will launch the maiden edition of the Indo-French Business (IFB) Awards, the French embassy said in the statement. Co-organised by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) and Business France, the French Trade and Investment Commission in India, the occasion will bring together top officials and delegates from the Indo-French business community, it said. The IFB Awards will honour the outstanding accomplishments of Indian and French companies based out of India, while IN2FRANCE will promote France as an attractive investment destination for Indian companies. The evening will also see the felicitation of young and high-performing French professionals through the VIE Awards ceremony. Ziegler will host the awards Thursday. "150 Indian companies are already operating out of
Case against Prateik Babbar after his car hits scooter in Goa
A case of rash driving has been registered against Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar by Goa police after his car allegedly dashed a scooter. The mishap happened on Panaji-Mapusa highway Wednesday evening, said inspector Paresh Naik of the Porvorim police station. Paulo Correa, the complainant, alleged that a car driven by Babbar dashed against his scooter when he was riding with his sister. After the mishap there was an altercation and Babbar used filthy language against them, he alleged. Babbar, on his part, filed a complaint against Correa, alleging that Correa smashed his car's window-shield, the police official said. "We have seized the car," said inspector Naik, adding that a case under the Motor Vehicles Act has been registered and further probe is on.
HP Olympic Association to honour Asian Games medal winners
The Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association (HPOA) Wednesday decided to honour all athletes who won medals at the recently concluded Asian Games. This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by the state association's president Anurag Thakur, who is also BJP MP from Hamirpur. At the meeting, it was decided that Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and state Sports Minister Govind Thakur would honour the winners during the function that will be held shortly. The venue for the function is yet to be decided. Not only will the medal winners be felicitated but even their coaches and support staff, officials said. Meanwhile, the association has urged the state government to handover the synthetic track and indoor facilities at Hamirpur as they could be used for a Olympic sports academy.
4 arrested for killing man during fight over pet dog
A few days after a man was killed and his brother was stabbed when their tempo brushed past a pet dog, four persons have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
Tharoor's new book on Modi is not just 'floccinaucinihilipilification'
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Wednesday once again introduced Twitterati and the literati to a difficult, near unpronounceable word, describing his new book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "more than just a 400-page exercise in floccinaucinihilipilification". According to the Oxford dictionary, the word is a noun and means "the action or habit of estimating something as worthless". Discussing the usage of the word, the dictionary adds, "Floccinaucinihilipilification is one of a number of very long words that occur very rarely in genuine use." "My new book, THE PARADOXICAL PRIME MINISTER, is more than just a 400-page exercise in floccinaucinihilipilification. Pre-order it to find out why!" Tharoor said in a Twitter post that had everybody reaching for the dictionary. The book itself was relegated to the background as the word got Twitterati talking. "I get a feeling of floccinaucinihilipilification when I don't know the meaning of floccinaucinihilipilification," tweeted one of ...
I'm not a harasser, being attacked and vilified: Chetan Bhagat on #MeToo
Bestselling author Chetan Bhagat, who has been facing a lot of flack after screenshots of his WhatsApp conversations were leaked on social media, asserted on Wednesday that he is being "attacked and vilified".
I like being a bit scared: Amy Adams
Actress Amy Adams says she likes to control things but to some extent.
Sindhu too comes out in support of #metoo movement
Badmintion star PV Sindhu on Wednesday lauded people from different spheres coming forward in exposing personalities who sought sexual favours from their colleagues. Reputations, especially in Bollywood, took a beating when people such as Tanushree Dutta and Vinta Nanda named Nana Patekar and Alok Nath for alleged misconduct years ago. The journalist-turned-politician MJ Akbar, who is a junior foreign minister in the NDA government, was also accused of misconduct by many journalists. "I appreciate that people have come forward and spoken about it. I respect it," Sindhu said on the sidelines of the Vodafone event, where the telecom company launched a woman-specific service 'Sakhi'. Asked if she was aware of any such incident in sports, Sindhu replied,"I don't know about seniors and coaches. As far as I am concerned, I have been on sports circuit for years and it has been good and fine with me." Sindhu's badminton colleague Jwala Gutta on Tuesday without giving any names, alleged ...
After Vinta Nanda, Sandhya accuses Alok Nath of harassment
Actress Sandhya Mridul on Wednesday came out in support of writer-producer Vinta Nanda's sexual harassment allegation against actor Alok Nath, sharing her own ordeal with him during the shoot of a telefilm in Kodaikanal.
Anurag Kashyap steps back as MAMI board member
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Wednesday said he has decided to step back as a board member of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) amidst a "shadow of doubt" that he remained silent when a woman complained to him of being sexually harassed by his business partner Vikas Bahl.
TestingXperts wins best service provider award at GSA Global Sourcing Awards
TestingXperts has announced receiving of the 'Service Provider of the Year' award at the GSA Global Sourcing Awards 2018.This prestigious award is a result of TestingXperts' continuous effort of delivering the best services to its clients and incorporating innovation in their strategic plans. The GSA Global Sourcing Awards ceremony held on October 3, 2018 in Cape Town's International Convention Centre, South Africa, brought together 400+ global industry leaders, representing C-suite buyers, leading outsourcing service providers, advisors and more.The GSA Global Sourcing Awards recognise organisations that constantly deliver results in the outsourcing industry, despite the unprecedented disruption at a global level. The attendee pool at the awards comprised of 50 percent buy-side representatives, 25 percent large corporates and 25 percent mid-tier enterprises.TestingXperts had the opportunity to compete with the blue chip companies and emerge as the winner. The GSA Global Sourcing ...
Anurag feels like apologising for being a man, exits MAMI board
Film director Anurag Kashyap has announced that he is stepping down from his duties as a board member of Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against his former partner of the now dissolved Phantom Films- Vikas Bahl.Taking to his Twitter, the 'Manmarziyaan' director wrote, "In the light of the current events, I have decided to step back from my duties as a board member from MAMI until the shadow of doubt of our alleged complicitness in silence and not doing anything about it, is cleared."Vehemently denying staying silent on the issue, Kashyap's another tweet read, "On the other hand I vehemently deny to have stayed silent on the issue & not doing anything about it for years. Can't explain further to people who don't understand due process, legalities. Have been resilient through all accusations, keep flinging them my way."In a series of tweets Kashyap stated that the 'accused" was named and shamed long time back. "The accused was named