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I've been denied roles because of tattoos: Sidharth Bhardwaj

Reality TV star Sidharth Bhardwaj, who was refused entry into a Sydney pub because of the tattoos around his neck, reveals discrimination against people with tattoos exists in the Indian entertainment industry too.

Ben Affleck checks out of rehab

Hollywood star Ben Affleck has checked out of rehab after voluntarily checking himself in for treatment in late August.

Melania Trump visits Kenyan national park, plans safari

Melania Trump is visiting a national park in Kenya to highlight animal conservation efforts. The US first lady arrived at Nairobi National Park on Friday to learn about steps the east African nation is taking to conserve elephants and rhinos. She'll also go on a quick safari. Mrs. Trump plans to visit with children at an orphanage and take in a children's performance later Friday at Nairobi National Theater. She is on her first-ever visit to Africa and her first extended solo international trip as first lady. Trump opened the trip Tuesday in Ghana and visited Malawi on Thursday. Egypt is the final stop on a four-nation tour of the continent to highlight child welfare, education and tourism and conservation.

Ashton Kutcher inspired Priyanka Chopra on tech start up

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says it is Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher, who inspired her to invest in a tech start-up.

UP: Man gives Triple Talaq to wife over phone

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday registered a case against a man for allegedly giving triple talaq to his wife over phone over the dowry issue.This comes weeks after, the Central government passed an ordinance criminalizing triple talaq.According to the victim's mother, Reshma, her daughter was being harassed by her in-laws. She alleged that her son-in-law, who lives in Saudi Arabia divorced her daughter after she couldn't arrange the dowry."My daughter was being mistreated by her in-laws. I brought her to my home and they started demanding her to bring money by threatening of Talaq. Later my son-in-law gave Talaq to my daughter over the phone from Saudi. We are demanding action against this injustice," Reshma said.The Triple Talaq victim, Noori said, "I have been married for eight months. My mother-in-law beats me and demands to bring a motorcycle and fifty thousand rupees."The police have registered a case under relevant sections."This lady's (Noorie) husband lives in Saudi ...

Hyderabad: 19-year-old astrologer arrested for fraud

The Rachakonda Cyber Crime Police on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old astrologer for committing fraud and duping an individual from the city, of Rs 13 Lakh.The team of Cyber Crime Police had apprehended the accused pseudo astrologer Akash Bhargav from his residence in Punjab's Jalandhar, acting on a complaint filed by a resident of Hyderabad's Ramanthapur area.Bhargav had reportedly cheated the victim to the tune of Rs. 13 Lakh under the pretext of performing special rituals as per astrological predictions.According to Sudheer Babu, Joint Commissioner, Rachakonda Commissionerate, "On 21 August 2018 the complainant V.Janaki resident of Ramanthapur, reported that her elder son aged about 40 years facing some unpleasant issues both in his office and family life happened to visit one website and contacted the astrologer Akash Bhargav and informed him about his depression. Upon which that astrologer with intention to cash her son's situation started his evil games. First, he asked her son ..

Atul, the lion which sired 26 cubs, dies of old age in Hyd zoo

A 19-year old male Asiatic lion died Thursday at the Nehru Zoological Park here due to old age complications, the zoo said. "Atul", a veteran member of the zoo, was off feed and unable to walk. He was under the observation of zoo veterinarians since one week and the death was due to senility (old age) complications, it said in a release. "Atul has been an important part of our family and has sired 26 cubs which are presently accommodated in zoos in India and across the world," it said. The life span of Asiatic Lion in wild is 12-15 years and in captivity around 18 years, the release said.

Mata Vaishnodevi declared 'cleanest religious place'

The cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district has been declared the "cleanest religious place" in the country, officials said Thursday. Over 81.78 pilgrims visited the shrine in Trikuta hills in the district in 2017, a spokesperson of Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board (SMVSB) said. Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has won the prestigious 'cleanest religious place' award at Safaigiri Summit and Awards 2018 ceremony organised by the India Today Group in Mumbai on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, he said. The award has been given in recognition of the significant strides made by the shrine board for ensuring sanitation and cleanliness all along the tracks and in the entire shrine area, he said. Union minister Nitin Gadkari presented the award to Chief Executive Officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Dheeraj Gupta. According to the spokesperson, the board has deployed a sanitation workforce of over 1,000 people in addition to mobilising specialized machinery ...

Fake astrologer cheats Hyderabad techie, arrested in Punjab

Luck ran out for a fake astrologer operating online from Jalandhar in Punjab after he was arrested for allegedly cheating a man here of about Rs 13 lakh by promising a cure for his depression through poojas, police said Thursday. The accused Akash Bhargav alias Akash Sharma (19) was brought here on a transit warrant and remanded in judicial custody, a police release said. Acting on a complaint lodged by the victim's mother in August, police apprehended Sharma from his house in Jalandhar, the release said. The victim, who lost his job as a techie, approached Sharma online hoping for a cure to his depression after facing issues in his office and family. When he contacted the fake astrologer, the latter demanded an initial sum of Rs 2,000 to perform a pooja and then sought more money leading to a total of Rs 12.97 lakh which was asked to be deposited in different bank accounts, the release said. The victim was pressured to part with a lot more money for special ...

Heard's attorney slams Johnny Depp for GQ interview

A representative of Amber Heard has slammed Johnny Depp's interview with GQ in which the actor denied physically abusing his ex-wife Heard.Calling the interview outrageous, Heard's attorney said that GQ never spoke to any of the multiple witnesses to Depp's physical abuse of Heard before publishing its article."It (GQ) would have quickly realized that his statements are entirely untrue. Mr. Depp has blatantly disregarded the parties' confidentiality agreement and yet has refused to allow Ms.Heard to respond to his baseless allegations, despite repeated requests that she be allowed to do so." Heard's attorney added, reported Page Six.In the British GQ piece, Depp had claimed that police couldn't find a sign of abuse on her body, even though the leaked video of the alleged counter suggested otherwise to some. He said, "I mean, they spoke to the police, but the police saw nothing and they offered her an emergency medical technician. She said no. Police saw nothing on her, no marks, and ..

Melania Trump arrives in Malawi, 2nd stop on her Africa tour

Melania Trump is visiting Malawi, the second stop on a five-day goodwill visit to Africa. The US first lady landed in the capital of Lilongwe (lih-LON'-gweh) on Thursday morning after a six-hour flight from Ghana. She is focusing the trip on her interest in child welfare. At a primary school in Lilongwe, Mrs Trump is expected to tour classrooms, observe an English lesson, meet teachers and donate textbooks and soccer balls. She also plans to visit the Statehouse to meet over tea with Malawi's first lady, Gertrude Mutharika. The first ladies also are expected to walk through the gardens and watch a traditional dance performance. Mrs Trump opened her first extended solo international trip on Tuesday in Ghana. The remaining stops on her tour are Kenya and Egypt.

Show you care: Sidharth Malhotra on World Animal Day

On the occasion of World Animal Day, Sidharth Malhotra has urged everyone to do their bit for the animals of the world.The 33-year-old took to social media to share a video where he can be seen petting an elephant. In the caption, he wrote, "We need to open our arms to the animals of the world. So many need our help. Some need to be adopted, some need basic care & some need to live in their natural habitat. The least we can do is talk & acknowledge. Participate. Show you care. Spread the word. #WorldAnimalDay"October 4 is celebrated as World Animal Day annually. According to its official website, the mission of the day is "to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe."The first World Animal Day was organised on 24 March 1925 in Berlin by Heinrich Zimmermann, the German writer and publisher of the magazine Mensch und Hund/Man and Dog.However, in 1929, it was celebrated for the first time on October 4 as it is the day of Francis of ...

He is yet to undergo tests: Randhir on Rishi Kapoor's health rumours

Actor Randhir Kapoor has responded to reports about younger brother Rishi Kapoor's health, saying the actor, who is currently in the US for treatment, is yet to undergo tests. Reports that Rishi was suffering from cancer started doing the rounds following his absence from the funeral of his mother, Krishna Raj Kapoor, who passed away on October 1. His wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir are said to accompanied him to the US. "This is all rumour. He is at the moment fine. As he is in great pain, he will be undergoing test tomorrow. He did discuss it with us regarding his health," Randhir told PTI. On September 29, Rishi had informed his fans about taking a break from work for "medical treatment" in America and urged them not to worry or "unnecessarily speculate". "Hello all! I am taking a short leave of absence from work to go to America for some medical treatment. I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. It's been 45 years 'plus' of wear and tear at the movies. ...

Two scribes killed, two hurt in road accident in MP

Two freelance journalists were killed and as many others received injuries when their car hit a culvert on the Khandwa-Indore road here in Madhya Pradesh Thursday morning, a police official said. The scribes were on their way to Indore when the mishap took place near Dodhwada village, Chaigaon police station in-charge O P Ojha said. The car driver lost control over the wheels following which the vehicle hit the culvert, Ojha said. One of the victims died on the spot while the other one succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital, he said. The deceased were identified as Abhay Tomar (23) and Raunaq Sharma (35), he said, adding that the injured persons were undergoing treatment at the district hospital. All of the four men worked as freelance journalists, he added.

Tanushree Dutta gets legal notice from Nana Patekar, Vivek Agnihotri

Actress Tanushree Dutta has received two legal notices, one each on behalf of veteran actor Nana Patekar and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. She says it is the "price" you pay for "speaking out against harassment, humiliation and injustice in India".

Australian doctors to evaluate Bhutanese conjoined twins before operation

A pair of Bhutanese twins who were born 14 months ago conjoined at the chest will be evaluated on Thursday at a hospital in Australia before undergoing separation surgery.

Priyanka Chopra turns tech investor

Actress Priyanka Chopra is excited to embark on a new "chapter" as an investor in tech start-up Holberton School, a coding education company, as well as in dating and social media app Bumble.

Barack Obama celebrates 26th wedding anniversary with loving post

Former United States President Barack Obama posted a heartfelt message for his wife Michelle Obama on the occasion of their 26th wedding anniversary.Taking to social media, the 57-year-old shared a candid picture of Michelle, writing what an 'extraordinary partner' she has been and how she is the one who can always make him laugh. He added that the former first lady is also his favorite travel partner."Happy Anniversary, @MichelleObama. For 26 years, you've been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favorite person to see the world with," read the caption.In response, Michelle also expressed gratitude to her husband thanking him for love, trust, and respect. She further wrote how the former President is a man who always lifts up and honors her and their wonderful girls.The former first couple got engaged in 1991 and soon tied the knot on October 3, 1992. They have two daughters- Malia Ann Obama and Sasha Obama.

Denise definitely grounded me more: Charlie Sheen

Actor Charlie Sheen says his former wife Denise Richards has definitely grounded him more.

Here's Kate Middleton's sweetest response to a little girl's question

Sometimes innocent questions asked by kids can be tricky to answer, but it seems Kate Middleton has learned the trick.The mother of three had the perfect answer for a young student who could not understand why Middleton, a school visitor, was attracting so much attention from photographers.Middleton recently ended her maternity leave with a visit to the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden at Paddington Recreation Ground in West London.While most of the children seemed to be awestruck by Princess Kate's presence, one girl found the constant clicking of pictures odd and asked, "Why are they picturing you," reported People.According to a footage obtained by The Royal Family Channel, the 36-year -old replied instantly saying, "They're picturing you because you're special!"Mother to Prince George (5), Princess Charlotte (3), and 6-month-old Prince Louis, Kate sure knows how to deal with kids.