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Country's first-born penguin chick dies at Mumbai zoo

The first-ever Humboldt penguin chick born in the country has died within a week of its birth. The birth of baby penguin at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, also called Byculla Zoo, on Independence Day had brought much cheer, it being the first penguin birth in the country. In a statement, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said despite best-possible care, the chick died on Wednesday night. Autopsy report revealed that there were anomalies such as "yolk sac retention" and liver dysfunction which caused the death, it said. After two penguins at the zoo, Molt (male) and Flipper (female), mated, Flipper laid a single egg on July 5, and it hatched successfully on August 15. "Despite the parent penguins providing good care, the condition of the chick was found to be sinking. All efforts were made by the veterinary team to save it, but the chick was found dead on the night of August 22," the statement said. The zoo authorities said the first three months are always crucial, and

Najpayee's ashes immersed in river Tlawng in Mizoram

The ashes of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was today immersed in the river Tlawng, the biggest river in Mizoram near Aizawl. The urn containing the mortal remains of Vajpayee was brought to Aizawl from Delhi by the state BJP unit president Prof. John V Hluna yesterday. A funeral with full Christian religious honour was held at the BJP state unit office here. Representatives from the ruling Congress party, Peoples Right to Information and Development Implementation Society of Mizoram (PRISM) party and civil societies also spoke at the function and hailed the former prime minister as a man of development who brought changes to the country and also to the North East.

First Humboldt penguin chick born in India dies in Mumbai zoo

The first-ever Humboldt penguin, born in Mumbai zoo last week, died here two days ago, an official said here on Friday.

Don't fine me, I am CM's relative, man tells traffic cops

A video purportedly showing a man claiming to be Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law and warning traffic police not to fine him has gone viral on social media. While the city police did levy a fine on Rajendra Singh Chouhan, the man in the video, last evening, the chief minister today evaded reply when asked if they were related. "I have crores of sisters and many brothers-in law," he said. The video showed Rajendra Singh and a woman getting down from an SUV when stopped by police on Jail Road here and claiming that he was the husband of chief minister's sister, so the police should not fine him. Police subedar Dipankar Swarnkar recovered a fine of Rs 3,000 from him as the vehicle was not insured, Deputy Inspector General of Police Dharmendra Choudhary today said. About the man's claim of being chief minister's relative, Choudhary said it will be probed. When reporters asked chief minister Chouhan after a function at his official residence

I'm completely obsessed with Inaaya: Soha Ali Khan

Actress Soha Ali Khan, who is enjoying the motherhood phase, says she is completely obsessed with her daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu and so, she is balancing work and her personal life "very badly".

Sibling love: TV celebs share thoughts on Raksha Bandhan

Small screen actors like Karan Kundra, Sourabh Raaj Jain, Sumit Kaul and Aditi Sharma are all praise for their brothers or sisters ahead of Raksha Bandhan on Sunday.

Woman held on charges of killing kids, parents ends life in prison

A 34-year old woman prisoner, facing charges of killing her parents and two children, allegedly committed suicide in a jail here today, officials said. The body of Soumya was found hanging from a tree, they said. A native of Pinarayi here, the woman was arrested in April this year on charges of killing the four as they had objected to her "wayward lifestyle", officials said. Her 76-year old father, mother (68) and her eight-year old daughter Aishwarya had died in a span of three months this year, police said. Keerthana, another daughter of Soumya, had died in 2012, police said, adding that all the four had died after being hospitalised with complaints of vomiting. Some relatives raised suspicion over the three deaths in a 50-day period and lodged a police complaint following which investigations began. During questioning, Soumya dmitted that she fed rat poison laced food to her daughters and parents as she did not want them to see the life she was leading, police claimed. Her husband .

Sophie Hannah returns with her third Hercule Poirot novel

Crime writer Sophie Hannah has come out with the third of the continuation novels starring Agatha Christie's iconic character Hercule Poirot. In "The Mystery of Three Quarters", one of the world's most beloved detectives returns in a stylish, diabolically clever mystery set in 1930s London. In 2014 and 2016, Hannah published "The Monogram Murders" and "Closed Casket", the first new Poirot mysteries since Christie's death. Last year, HarperCollins had bagged "The Mystery of Three Quarters" and another Poirot novel by Hannah which will be published in 2020. "It has been a joy and an honour to work with the Christie family and with HarperCollins on my first Poirot novels. I can't wait to get to work on his next two cases," Hannah had said. Returning home after lunch one day, Poirot finds an angry woman waiting outside his front door. She demands to know why Poirot has sent her a letter accusing her of the murder of Barnabas Pandy, a man she has neither heard of nor ever met. Poirot has ..

Frequent on-off relationships may up depression, anxiety risk

Do you have an on and off relationship with your romantic partner? Beware, it can affect your mental health, say researchers.

Noah Cyrus opens up about her struggle with depression

Mental health has become a major concern today. While this is more of an internal struggle, it becomes relatable if a celebrity talks about their experience or battle with the mental disorder.Lately, many celebrities have come out to openly discuss this less-talked-about issue, with the recent being Miley Cyrus' sister Noah Cyrus.American singer Noah opened up about her struggle with depression and how it influenced her music, in a recent interview with L'Officiel USA.Talking about her latest extended play (EP), Noah revealed that it is all about emotions, her struggle with anxiety, depression and how it is okay to feel that way.Explaining what inspired the EP, Noah said that it is not about being able to ignore the feelings that one is going through. She further said that her latest project will provide fans with a taste of her "emo' side. She also pointed out that people tend to judge and make fun of a person going through depression, anxiety or panic attacks.Noah released her debut

Japan gets first woman fighter pilot

Japan on Friday appointed its first female fighter pilot, the latest achievement in the national push for greater gender equality in the traditionally male-dominated country.

Aqua farm worker dies of electrocution in AP

A 28-year old worker was electrocuted and four others were injured when they came into contact with a live wire at an aquaculture farm at a village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh today, police said. Pindi Anji Reddy was killed on the spot in the mishap that occurred when the five workers ventured into a fish pond to feed the fish in Pulaparru village in Mandavalli mandal, they said. The injured had been admitted to a government hospital, police said adding further investigation was on.

Youth dies of electrocution

A youth was electrocuted to death after coming in contact with electric wires used for decoration of a railway over bridge (ROB) in the city just hours after Chief Minister Naveen Patanik had opened it for public, police said today. The deceased was identified as Simachal Panda, a native of Ganjam district and staying at Sunderpada area here. He came in contact with live wire while removing balloons on the electric poles used for decorating the bridge, police said. Panda was immediately taken to the Capital Hospital here, but doctors declared him brought dead. The 653 meter ROB was constructed at a cost of Rs 32.55 crore and was opened to public by the chief minister yesterday night. Patnaik expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the next of the kin of the deceased. Meanwhile, Opposition Congress and BJP criticised the state government over the incident. Congresss Bhubaneswar unit president Manas Choudhery blamed the Works ...

Be yourself, celebrate womanhood, say Hollywood's womenfolk

Hollywood celebrities like Gal Gadot, Danai Gurira, Gigi Hadid, Ariana Grande and Nathalie Emmanuel have urged women not to be hard on themselves and to celebrate womanhood in a more carefree way.

Senior priest of Chengannur Diocese dies after falling from

A 80-year old priest of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church died this morning after he allegedly fell off a moving train near Ernakulam junction, police said. The Metropolitan of the Diocese of Chengannur of the Orthodox Church, Thomas Mar Athanasios, died due to a fall from the coach of a train in between Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam junction at around 5.30 a.m, police added. Police suspect that the senior priest, who was travelling from Gujarat, fell after being hit by the door of the compartment as he was preparing to alight at Ernakulam junction a few minutes away. Police and locals conducted a search after his helper informed the police about priest going missing in between two stations and recovered his body from the Pulleppadi bridge area. His body was shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital for autopsy. Orthodox Church officials said the priest was a celebrated educationist, an efficient administrator and a pioneer in organising congregations in western India. He

Thicke's girlfriend suffered miscarriage before first pregnancy

Singer-songwriter Robin Thickes girlfriend April Love Geary says she suffered a miscarriage before her first pregnancy.

UNSC observes minute of silence for Annan

The UN Security Council on Thursday observed a minute of silence in honour of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

MP: Video of man lying dead, unattended at rly station goes

A video showing a man lying dead and allegedly unattended for several hours in the under-construction Habibganj station in Bhopal went viral on social media today. The man who apparently shot the video can be seen asking railway staff to look into the matter only to be told that it is an issue handled by the railway police. A railway police constable the man approached next told him that the matter would be addressed only after they get a memo, an official document which allows police to remove a body found in railway premises. The incident prompted the railway police to initiate an inquiry with Superintendent of Police (Railways) Manoj Rai telling PTI that a deputy SP-level officer would probe it. Rai, however, clarified that the man was not lying dead for 8-10 hours, as reported by some passengers, and said that CCTV footage showed that he was alive till around 5-5:30 am today. Rai also said that the reply of the police constable, who told the passenger that he would ..

Kamat cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Thousands turned up for the funeral of former union minister and senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat, who was cremated with full state honours here on Thursday afternoon, party officials said.

Excluded from NRC despite having ID proofs: Actor's niece

Expressing dismay over exclusion of her name from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) draft, Meghna Shahi, niece of actor Adil Hussain, today said she was marked a 'doubtful' voter despite having valid identity proofs. Shahi, who is in her late-30s, also said that her voter card was issued way back in 1997 and she has cast her ballot twice since then. At a press meeting today, she expressed hope that Foreigners' Tribunal will ensure justice for her. Assam has about 100 Foreigners' Tribunals to expedite cases of 'Doubtful' voters and illegal foreigners. Her father, Azad Hussain, who was also present at the press meet, said the family was shocked to find that Shahi's name was not included in the draft. "It is surprising to see that my daughter did not make it to the register even when I and my father did," he added. Asked about the reaction of the 'English Vinglish' actor on the matter, Shahi said despite Hussain's busy schedule he had called up several times to check ..