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Rare bottle of Scotch whisky fetches record price
An extremely rare bottle of whisky was sold for a new world record at auction in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The 60-year-old Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 was sold at Bonhams for a total ?848,750 (about $1.09 million, 947,000 euros) beating a previous bottle from the same cask that was sold in Hong Kong in May for ?814,081. Richard Harvey, a drinks expert at Bonhams, told AFP: "The buyer is from the Far East where there has been an enormous interest in whisky. "Whisky bars are opening up in the Far East everywhere, so there is a huge interest," he said. In general, about "a third to 40 percent of our sales go out to buyers in the Far East," he said. Bonhams now holds the record for the three most valuable bottles of whisky ever sold at auction. Martin Green, a Bonhams whisky specialist in Edinburgh, said: "It is a great honour to have established a new world record, and particularly exciting to have done so here in Scotland, the home of whisky." The whisky was distilled in 1926 and kept in .
Naga insurgent leader Muivah admitted to hospital
Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of the Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM, has been admitted to a hospital here following complaints of abdominal pain, sources said on Wednesday. The 84-year-old Naga rebel leader has been admitted to the private hospital Tuesday and the doctors are keeping a close watch on his health condition. Muivah's treatment is going on, the sources said without disclosing much. Muivah was the signatory on behalf of the NSCN-IM to a framework agreement with the government in 2015 to end the decades-old Naga insurgency. The Naga leader's long time associate, the outfit's chairman Isak Chishi Swu, passed away in 2016. S S Khaplang, the leader of NSCN-IM's rival group NSCN-K, too died in 2017, leading to a split in that outfit. The NSCN-IM has been engaged with peace talks with the interlocutor of the central government since 1997 when it announced a ceasefire agreement after a bloody insurgency movement which started in Nagaland soon after the country's ...
Hit by bike, angry Camel kills boy
An 18-year-old boy was killed in Koko village in Kebbi state of north western Nigeria when the boy, riding a motorcycle without light, collided with a camel on a highway.In a bizarre incident, the enraged camel pushed the boy to the ground, bit him and climbed over his body, ultimately leading to his death.According to an eye-witness, Muhammadu Garba, the camel attacked the boy after he collided with the animal on his way back from a farm at dusk. Garba said that the boy, riding a motorcycle without light, ran into the camel which was crossing the road. The eye-witness added that the apparently enraged camel pursued the boy after the collision, pushing him to the ground, biting him and climbing over the boy's body.Garba said that attempts by passers-by and residents of the village to push off the animal from the boy proved unsuccessful as the camel refused to budge, resulting to the boy losing consciousness and passing out."I have not experienced such a terrible thing like I did today
Ewan McGregor's divorce settlement gets uglier
Hollywood star Ewan McGregor's divorce settlement is turning uglier as he feels he is paying too much for child support.According to Page Six, McGregor's claims come on the basis of court documents, however, his wife feels he is not shelling out enough.In the raging divorce settlement battle McGregor is seeking joint custody of their three youngest children, while on the other hand, his wife Eve Mavrakis only wants visiting rights for him. Last year in October, the couple of 22 years called it quits.The couple got married in 1995 and has four kids together- Clara (22), Jamyan (16), Esther (16) and Anouk (7).Their divorce came at a time after he was caught sharing an intimate moment with his 'Fargo' co-star Mary Elizabeth Winstead at a West London cafe.After the split, Mavrakis termed the sequence of events as "disappointing and upsetting".
Sikkim receives two 'Swachh Bharat' awards
Sikkim received two awards at the Swachh Bharat Diwas function organised by the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, a state government release said Wednesday. Sikkim was awarded the first prize in the 'Cleanest State' category for the North-East region at the 'Swachh Bharat Puraskar 2018' awards. The award were given by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharti at the function on Tuesday, the release said. The East District of Sikkim received the third prize in the 'Cleanest District' category for the North-East region, it added.
Melania Trump tours former slavery outpost
US First Lady Melania Trump visited a former slave trading fort in Ghana on Wednesday, the second day of her maiden solo tour of Africa promoting her children's welfare programme. "Akwaaba (Welcome) to Cape Coast," read a sign hung from the whitewashed walls of the Cape Coast Castle, some 145 kilometres (90 miles) from the capital, Accra. But there were signs that the soft diplomatic push was yet to take off locally, as comparisons were drawn to the visit of former US president Barack Obama and his family in 2009. "The interest is very, very muted and subdued. There are a lot of people (in Ghana) who are extremely indifferent about this visit," political commentator Etse Sikanku told AFP. A relaxed and smiling Melania Trump arrived in Accra from Washington on Tuesday to a red-carpet welcome of traditional dancing and flag-waving schoolchildren. In a day of engagements as part of her "Be Best" campaign in education and healthcare, she handed out teddy bears to newborns and met her ...
Yesha attended 12-hour workshop to learn mujra
Actress Yesha Rughani had to learn the art of mujra as it was a requirement for her character in the show "Musakaan". So, the non-dancer attended a 12-hour workshop on it.
Nobel Prize for Chemistry goes to scientists from US, UK
Frances H. Arnold and George P. Smith from the US and Sir Gregory P. Winter from the UK were on Wednesday awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Bhumika Gurung can't get enough of Delhi
Actress Bhumika Gurung, who was born here and had to shift base to Mumbai due to work, says she can't get enough of Delhi.
Stormy Daniels' memoirs detailing Trump affair on sale
The memoirs of porn actress Stormy Daniels, whose alleged relationship with US President Donald Trump a decade ago has turned American politics upside down for months, have gone on sale.
Modi receives UN Champions of the Earth award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the 'Champions of the Earth' award by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at a special ceremony in the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra here.
UN Secy Gen presents Modi with Champions of Earth award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented the UN's Champions of the Earth Award by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres here Wednesday. PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were jointly awarded the UN's highest environmental honour for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action. Addressing an event in Rajkot on Sunday, Modi had said cleanliness was an important aspect of Mahatma Gandhi's life and the father of the nation was the most deserving candidate for the UN green award.
Johnny Depp will never stop fighting against ex-wife Amber Heard
American actor Johnny Depp has opened up about his split with wife Amber Heard, stating that he will never stop fighting for the alleged abuse, his loss of money and the drama that ensued in the year after his divorce.In a recent interview with GQ, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star detailed his side of the story as he mentioned his struggles with Heard and his former business managers, reported E!Onlne.He said, " She was at a party the next day. Her eye wasn't closed. She had her hair over her eye, but you could see the eye wasn't shut. Twenty-five feet away from her, how am I going to hit her? Which, by the way, is the last thing I would have done. I might look stupid, but I am not."He also claimed that even 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 ...
Justin Bieber introduces Hailey Baldwin as his wife
Singer Justin Bieber might have just confirmed his marriage with Hailey Baldwin.The couple, who reportedly tied the knot at a New York City courthouse on September 13, was recently stopped at the Stratford Perth Museum in Ontario, Canada to see a new exhibit dedicated to Bieber's career, reported US Weekly.The museum celebrated the special visit of the couple on its official Instagram page and revealed in the comments section that "Justin very graciously introduced Hailey as his wife."The Bieber exhibit, 'Steps to Stardom', opened in February and includes items from the star's journey to the top, including shoes, stage costumes and attire, an old hockey jacket and even a signed letter from former First Lady Michelle Obama, reported People.The 21-year-old model signed a blackboard at the exhibit, leaving some love for her beau, writing, "I love you forever." The museum's Instagram post captioned it, "We were so pleased to have such a warm and special guest visit the museum yesterday ...
Kanye West's father beats prostate cancer
American rapper Kanye West's father Ray West, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July, has won the battle against the illness.The father-son duo celebrated the same by eating bugs.Taking to his Instagram, Ye, as he now prefers to be called, shared the moment, writing, "overcome fear. My dad and I are going to eat this plate of bugs to celebrate him beating cancer. No more fear."He was being treated in Los Angeles and sources stated that he was responding well to the treatment.Following the news, Kanye dropped everything to help his dad.Meanwhile, the 'Gold Digger' star delivered a pro-Trump speech on the premiere of the 44th season of 'Saturday Night Live'. Despite his speech not being aired, the 41-year-old received applauds from Trump.
Pence to deliver major policy speech on China
US Vice President Mike Pence will make a major policy speech on China on Thursday, according to the think-tank where he will deliver his remarks. "We are honoured to announce that Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a major speech on the administration's policy towards China at Hudson Institute on Thursday," Kenneth Weinstein, president and CEO of Hudson Institute, a top American think-tank said on Tuesday. "Hudson welcomes the vice president back to the Institute for this timely discussion on efforts to protect America's democracy and strengthen our national security, Weinstein said. Pence's speech comes a week after President Donald Trump accused China of meddling in domestic politics and American elections.
PM to get 'UNEP Champions of the Earth' award today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the United Nations' highest environmental honour, the 'UNEP Champions of the Earth' award, at a special ceremony in the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra today.The award announced on September 26, on the sidelines of 73rd UN General Assembly at New York City, will be presented by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, read a statement. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering."Prime Minister Modi has been selected in the leadership category for his pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and for his unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022," the statement added.Awarded annually, the 'Champions of the Earth' prize is given to outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions "have had a positive impact on the environment".
PM, UN chief discuss issues important for global peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres and discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to global peace and prosperity. Guterres arrived here Monday on his maiden visit to India as the head of the world body that coincided with the commencement of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. "Had a wonderful meeting with Secretary-General of the @UN, Mr. @antonioguterres. We discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to global peace and prosperity," Modi tweeted. "We are extremely grateful to him for coming to India for the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention," he said. On Wednesday, Guterres will present Modi with United Nation's highest environmental honour 'Champions of The Earth Award' at a special ceremony here.
Melania Trump opens Africa tour with a wave and baby in arms
Melania Trump opened her first big solo international trip as US first lady on Tuesday with a wave, a smile and a baby in her arms, aiming to promote child welfare during a five-day tour of Africa. She arrived in the West African nation of Ghana after an overnight flight from Washington and quickly made her way to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The first lady saw how babies are weighed they're placed in sacks that are then hung from a hook attached to a scale. She also watched a nurse demonstrate how vitamins are administered to babies by mouth and toured the neonatal intensive care unit. Mrs Trump also cradled an infant and declared the baby a "beautiful boy" as she handed him back to his mother. Mothers at the hospital for her visit received gifts of teddy bears nestled in white baby blankets, personally handed out by the first lady, according to her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham. The items carried the logo of "Be Best," the child well-being initiative Mrs Trump launched ...
PM interacts with students at Gandhi Smriti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday paid floral tributes at the Gandhi Smriti here and interacted with students on the occasion of the Father of the Nation's 149th birth anniversary. The prime minister also met with the members of the 'Sarvadharma Sabha', after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Smriti. In a series of tweets later, Modi also thanked people from all walks of life for participating in 'Swachhta hi Sewa' campaign between September 15 and October 2 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gandhi. He also thanked some media houses for their contribution in the sanitation mission.