Page 201 - Human Interest
Pradhan requests Odisha CM for land for Paika rebellion memorial
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to expedite the process of land allotment for a memorial to the Paika rebellion.
Meghan Markle's sister issues dramatic on-air apology
The outspoken half-sister of Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex after her wedding to Britain's Prince Harry, Monday issued a dramatic apology during a television interview in an attempt to patch things up with the royal. Samantha Markle, who has repeatedly lashed out at her former American actress sibling over allegedly mistreating their father Thomas Markle, arrived in London last week and said she waited outside Buckingham Palace in the hope of meeting her half-sister. "I was hoping we would maybe have the chance to speak, that she would know I was here. I don't think that's going to happen," she told the UK's Channel 5. Asked about her message to Meghan if she was watching the interview, Samantha said, "I would just say there is so much water under the bridge, and so much has spun out of control that was never intended to". "Everybody was hurt at not being included or invited to the wedding. But I felt as though it could have all been nipped in the bud had everyone been ...
Quick hacks to save money this festive season
When festivity comes ringing in your life, you know there is a lot of exchange of greetings and gifts and a lot of money is spent in the process. So why not spend money efficiently and effectively to save up every time you shop this year?
Jacqueline Jossa, Dan Osborne back together
Actor Jacqueline Jossa says that her relationship with former husband Dan Osborne is "stronger than ever", following her split with him in May after 11 months of marriage.
Asia Argento hates being called paedophile
Actress Asia Argento, who was accused of sexual assault against musician Jimmy Bennett, says what hurt her most was being called a paedophile.
BSP stands with family of tech executive shot dead by cop: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati Monday said her party stands with the aggrieved family of a tech company executive, shot dead by a policeman in the Gomti Nagar area here. She said her party will support the family in getting justice. "If the government has no hand in it, then it should not move back, nor show any delay and it should have no hesitation. The BSP is deeply saddened by the death of Vivek Tiwari, and in this hour of grief, it stands with the aggrieved family," Mayawati said here. She said party's national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra has been directed to meet the family members and console them. "If the government fails to deliver justice to the family, S C Mishra will take up the case on the behalf of the party, and help them get justice," the BSP chief said. The executive, Vivek Tiwari (38), was shot dead on September 29 when he allegedly refused to stop his car. His family met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and said that they "have faith" in the .
Govt permits graphite electrode industry to import pet coke
The government has permitted imports of pet coke, used for fuel purpose, by graphite electrode industry, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has said. Import of pet coke for fuel purpose is prohibited. However, the import was allowed to only four industries so far. "In addition to the existing four industries -- cement, lime klin, calcium carbide, and gasification industries, the fifth one is graphite electrode industry is added for whom pet coke is freely importable," the DGFT said in a notification. This is used as feed stock or in the manufacturing process only on actual user basis.
Pepsico India to help recycle PET plastic bottles in Delhi
Beverage major Pepsico India has said it will set up waste collection centres and reverse vending machines in Delhi to recycle PET plastic bottles, in partnership with Gem Enviro Management.
As a kid, I was a bit rebellious and unpredictable: Saif Ali Khan
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says that as a child, he was a bit rebellious and unpredictable but now everything has settled well for him and he feels wiser and a little enlightened.
Dogs may not be as smart as thought: Study
Dogs may not be exceptionally intelligent as their cognitive abilities are matched by several other animals, according to a study. Scientists from the University of Exeter and Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK compared the brain power of dogs with other domestic animals, other social hunters and other carnivorans -- an order including animals such as dogs, wolves, bears, lions and hyenas. They found the cognitive abilities of dogs were at least matched by several species in each of these groups. The study, published in the journal Learning & Behaviour, examined more than 300 research papers on the intelligence of dogs and other animals, and found several cases of "over interpretation" in favour of dogs' abilities. "During our work it seemed to us that many studies in dog cognition research set out to 'prove' how clever dogs are," said Stephen Lea, a professor at the University of Exeter. "They are often compared to chimpanzees and whenever dogs 'win', this gets added ..
Woman shot at in Harsh Vihar
A 20-year-old woman was shot at allegedly by a man in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar on Monday morning, the police said. The woman is currently hospitalised, they added. It is suspected that the accused was in a relationship with her but they had broken up. Police are on the lookout for the man.
Family members of tech company executive shot dead by cop meet UP CM
The family of a tech company executive, shot dead by a policeman in the Gomti Nagar area here, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and said that they "have faith" in the state government. "I have said earlier that I have faith in the state government. This faith has been strengthened after meeting the CM. I have lost capacity to take a stand after the unfortunate incident, which should not have happened. It has shaken me. After meeting the CM, I have gained confidence that I will be able to fulfil the responsibilities my husband left on me," said Kalpana Tiwari, the wife of Vivek Tiwari(38). The executive was shot dead on September 29 when he allegedly refused to stop his car. "All my demands have been met. I wanted strict action against the guilty, a job, accommodation, expenses for education of my daughters and my mother-in-law. The CM acceded to all my demands," she told reporters. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma reached Tiwari's residence here Monday morning
We were really close to official 'Friends' reunion: Kevin S Bright
"Friends" executive producer Kevin S Bright has revealed that the team was painfully close to having an official reunion. Bright said talks took place last month as they were seriously considering bringing the group of six back owing to undying demands of the hit '90s sitcom fans. "Oh yes (there was a chance it would come back). I tell you we had a meeting month ago where I had hopes it would come back," Bright told Metro.co.uk. But he said it was not meant to be. Bright quoted fellow producer David Crane, "Fifty-year-olds hanging out in a coffee shop would be pathetic", to which he agreed. He added if the show even was revived it would have the same characters but would not the same show. "They're at different places in their lives, potentially divorces and so we feel just like letting them go off into the sunset is one of the things which keeps them going in people's minds; wondering what they do and did the marriage last and what did the kids grow up to be like. "I think that's ...
Bono's daughters ban him from speaking about Harvey Weinstein
U2 frontman Bono says his daughters have banned him from speaking about the sexual harassment allegations against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein as they believe it is not his "time". The recording artiste admitted Weinstein did "good work" for the band but said his daughters -- Jordan, 29, and Eve, 27 -- are "unforgiving" in the matter. "He did very good work for U2. My daughters are very unforgiving in this regard. Whenever I get philosophical, they tell me, 'It's not your time to speak on this'," Bono told The Times. The singer-songwriter worked closely with the infamous media mogul on 2013's "Long Walk to Freedom" as he wrote the accompanying song "Ordinary Love". Bono also has sons Eli, 19, and John, 17, with wife Ali. The "One" hitmaker, a renowned philanthropist, has worked closely with former US presidents, but he said he does not want to "be near" President Donald Trump as he does not "trust" him. "I'm wise enough to know that any sentence with his name in will become a ..
Krishna Raj Kapoor dies at 87
Krishna Raj Kapoor, wife of legendary actor Raj Kapoor, passed away Monday due to cardiac arrest. She was 87. "My mother passed away at about 5 am today due to cardiac arrest...old age was another factor. We are deeply saddened by her demise," son Randhir told PTI. In May 1946, Raj Kapoor married Krishna Malhotra and the couple had five children -- three sons, Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv, and two daughters, Ritu and Rima. The last rites will be performed at Chembur crematorium, Randhir said.
Kit Harington nearly died as a child
The "Games Of Thrones" actor Kit Harington says he was seconds away from death when he got into difficulties in a swimming pool when he was just four-years-old.
G-Eazy, Halsey back together?
Rapper G-Eazy's recent Instagram posts confessing his love for ex-girlfriend Halsey has raised eyebrows.According to E! Online, G-Eazy and Halsey celebrated the latter's 24th birthday in Italy.In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the rapper, while wishing Hasley, confessed of loving her a lot, adding that he "always will"One of the pictures he shared showed the couple embracing each other before boarding a private jet."I myself, along with millions and millions of other people appreciate you more than you'll ever know. You're the brightest star in the sky. So grateful to get to travel thru life with you, so happy to call you my queen. Happy birthday, baby," the post was captioned.In July, Halsey announced that she is breaking up with G-Eazy to take some time off and focus on her career.The 'Him and I' couple had started dating in summer 2017.
Homeless man gets Kanye's invite for rap session
Rapper Kanye West made a fan's dream come true by inviting him over to his studio in New York City for a rap session.The fan, who wanted to meet the 'Stronger' star, slept outside the latter's studio, reported Page Six.On Saturday, Jorge Flores got lucky when Kanye invited him to his studio after listening to the former rap. Kanye also happened to offer the fan some words of wisdom.The fan's spirit was not deterred even after Kanye's security guards asked him to leave the premises.Speaking to Page Six, Flores said that he started to rap as soon he walked right up to him.He even claimed to be homeless, since he was kicked out of an apartment he was sharing with another man, three days prior to meeting Kanye.In his Instagram story, the ecstatic fan was excited to announce that he had a "strawberry and kiwi smoothie" and some "very exotic tasting soup" over a 40-minute long chat with Kanye, who appreciated the way he rapped.The 28-year old fan in the past ran into famous hip-hop stars ...
Two die after inhaling poisonous gas on barge
Two workers were asphyxiated to death after they allegedly inhaled some toxic gas while cleaning the hold on a barge at the old port here Sunday, police said. Another man who tried to save them was also overcome by thegas and was admitted to the government hospital in a serious condition, police said adding investigation is on.
Kim Jong-un gifts Pungsan dogs to Moon Jae-in
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a pair of Pungsan dogs, named Songkang and Gomi, to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, marking the Pyongyang Summit.The pair of canines was offered by the North Korean leader during the inter-Korean meeting that took place from September 18 to 20 in Pyongyang.The Pungsan pair crossed the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) and were picked up from Panmunjom, the truce village, on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported.A press release from The Blue House stated that both the dogs are a year old and have undergone animal quarantine inspections. The pair, comprising of one male and one female, were born in Pungsan county in North Korea.This is not the first time that a dog from the same breed has been sent to mark a meeting.Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung had received a pair of the indigenous breed from then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (Kim Jong-un's father) after their 2000 summit in Pyongyang.The pair passed away due to natural causes in ..