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'Youth should muster courage to tread path of great people'

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today urged youth to muster courage to tread the path shown by great people, instead of confining themselves to observing their birth and death anniversaries. "The birth and death anniversaries of great people are celebrated with great enthusiasm. There is also an effort to ensure that one does not tread on the path shown by them. It is like people wishing Chhatrapati Shivaji was born again but not in their families, as none loves to have martyrs," he said at the launch of a book 'Nirmalya' in Kannada. The book, authored by Chandrashekhar Bhandari, is a biography of RSS ideologue Na Krishnappa, who passed away in 2015. Calling Krishnappa a great man who lived a simple life, Bhagwat said he was never affected by ego. He was one who devoted his entire life for the nation and society, the RSS chief said.

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend all smiles on vacation

Looks like Hollywood's hot couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are having the best time of their life on a family trip to a Safari Park.While enjoying the fun-filled day with kids Luna and Miles, the American model took to Instagram and shared various snaps from their weekend getaway.Luna was all smiles as she posed alongside a fake crocodile in the park. In the photo, the 2-year-old tot mimicked the reptile by showing off her teeth."Rawr!" the proud mother captioned the cute photo.She also posted an adorable video of her daughter who could be seen calling all the animals 'Mama' or 'Dada.'The couple recently became parents to their 3-months-old son, Miles Stephens.

Haryana policeman saves man from drowning

A Haryana policeman, posted with the Gurugram Crime Branch, on Sunday saved a man from drowning in a Faridabad canal, police said.

Demands of Chutia community would be looked into: Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has assured a delegation of the All Assam Chutia Students' Union that the state government would consider its various demands. The students' body, which called on Sonowal yesterday, demanded that the under-construction Bogibeel bridge in Upper Assam be named after the last Chutia queen, Birangana Sati Sadhini. The CM said he would convey the request to the Railway Ministry, according to an official release. He said that the state government will take steps for the preservation of heritage belonging to the Chutia community, scattered across 56 locations in Assam. Sonowal said he would write to his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart for preservation of the capital of Chutia king in the neighbouring state. He also directed Deputy Commissioner Kamrup Metro to identify a piece of land for construction of a hostel for students belonging to the Chutia community, the release said. The state observes April 21 every year as 'Sati Sadhani Day' to .

Don't remain mute spectator to street violence: Assam DGP

People should not remain mute spectators to incidents of street violence but take proactive steps to stop it, Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia has said. The violence does not remain confined to the street but spills over to one's home if a person continues to remain a mute spectator, the DGP said in his address at the Fourth Yamin Hazarika Woman of Substance Award, conferred on noted wildlife activist Purnima Devi Barman here yesterday. If people become immune to violence and does nothing to stop it, it will trickle to one's home with children assuming that there was nothing wrong with the situation, he said. In this context, the DGP also stressed on instilling the right values in the younger generation. Stating that it takes an entire community to nurture and bring up a child, Saikia said, "There is a saying in China that it takes a village to bring up a child. Earlier it was followed in our society too but unfortunately in recent times it is not so, ...

Liam Payne moves on from Cheryl

Former One Direction star Liam Payne moved on from singer Cheryl by dating a girl half her age.

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck's divorce case may be dismissed by court

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's divorce might not be finalised with a court telling the former couple that the case will be dismissed if the necessary documents are not filed. The Superior Court of Los Angeles county has issued a notice to Garner, 46, and Affleck, 45, a notice outlining the necessary steps for their divorce to be finalised, according to court papers obtained by The Blast. The two, who share three children, had announced their split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage and officially filed for divorce last year. According to People magazine, the former couple are in no rush for a divorce as they navigate the best path for them and their kids daughters Violet, 12, and Seraphina, nine, and son Samuel, six. "There is no rush here," the source said. "They continue to figure out ways of working together as a family and this is what works for them. They are doing what's best for their family," it added. The two actors have co-parented their children successfully and amicably

Dwarkanath Tagore bust unveiled in London

Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, best known for his significant role in the Bengal Renaissance of the 19th century, has been honoured with a new bust in London. The grandfather of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was among the first Indian industrialists, also known as merchant princes, investing in a range of businesses from steam engines to banking in the 1820s. He died during a visit to the UK in August 1846 and was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery in north-west London, where his bust was unveiled yesterday. "He was a Tagore who uplifted the face of trade and business long before his grandson Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature. He believed the sky's the limit and his range of accomplishments spanned from coal, tea, jute, shipping, banking and the list can go on," said Anirban Mukhopadhyay, President of London Sharad Utsav (LSU), among the groups behind the new statue. After decades amid thousands of other graves, LSU joined hands with the Bengal Heritage ...

Prez, PM, political leaders condole Naipaul's demise

Leaders from across the political spectrum condoled the demise of Nobel Laureate author V S Naipaul, with President Ram Nath Kovind terming it a "loss for world of letters" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, it was a major loss for the world of literature. Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics, died at the age of 85, his family said early today. He is the recipient of numerous honours, including the Man Booker Prize in 1971 and a knighthood for services to literature in 1990. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001. Kovind in a tweet said, "Sad to learn of the passing of V.S. Naipaul whose books are an penetrative exploration of faith, colonialism and the human condition, in his home in the Caribbean and beyond." "A loss for the world of letters and for the broader school of Indo-Anglian literature," he said. The prime minister wrote on Twitter, "Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, ...

I am proud of overcoming addiction, says Lisa Marie Presley

Rock n Roll legend Elivs Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley says she is proud of herself for winning over addiction. Presley, who has been open about her struggle with drugs, said it was a huge struggle to make her life better. ''I've come a long way. I was not happy. The struggle in addiction, for me, started at 45 years old. It wasn't like it was all my life. I am proud. I really did come a long way. I have a therapist and she's like, 'You're a miracle. You really are.' She's like, 'I don't know how you're still alive'," she said during an appearance on "Today Show". The 45-year-old "Dirty Laundry" star added that while she is "not perfect", she is now trying to "help others" with their addictions using what she learned from her own experiences.

PM Modi, political leaders condole Naipaul's demise

Leaders from across the political spectrum condoled the demise of Nobel Laureate author V S Naipaul, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, it was a major loss for the world of literature. Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics, died at the age of 85, his family said early today. He is the recipient of numerous honours, including the Man Booker Prize in 1971 and a knighthood for services to literature in 1990. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001. The prime minister wrote on Twitter, "Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more." "His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers in this sad hour." Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also condoled the author's death and said the world lost a genius. "Deeply saddened to learn about the

Naipaul's death major loss to world of literature: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul, who shared ancestral roots with India.

PM, political leaders condole Naipaul's demise

Leaders from across the political spectrum condoled the demise of Nobel Laureate author V S Naipaul, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, it was a major loss for the world of literature. Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics, died at the age of 85, his family said early today. He is the recipient of numerous honours, including the Man Booker Prize in 1971 and a knighthood for services to literature in 1990. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001. The prime minister wrote on Twitter, "Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more." "His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers in this sad hour." Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also condoled the author's death and said the world lost a genius. "Deeply saddened to learn about the

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dies

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics, has died at the age of 85, his family said early today. "He was a giant in all that he achieved and he died surrounded by those he loved having lived a life which was full of wonderful creativity and endeavour," his wife Lady Nadira Naipaul said in a statement. Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction. His first book was 'The Mystic Masseur'. His most celebrated novel, A House for Mr Biswas, was published in 1961. His other works include the three stories in In a Free State (1971), Guerrillas (1975), A Bend in the River (1979), A Way in the World (1994), The Mimic Men (1967), The Enigma of Arrival (1987), Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions among the Converted Peoples (1998), Half a Life (2001), The Writer and the World (2002) and Literary Occasions (2003), The novel Magic Seeds (2004) - a sequel to Half a Life - and In The Masque of Africa ...

Nobel Prize Laureate for Literature, V.S. Naipaul dies

The British writer and Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, died at his home in London at the age of 85, family sources said on Saturday.

Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies at 85

British novelist and Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Sir. V.S. Naipaul has breathed his last on Sunday. He was 85 and died at his home in London, his family has confirmed.Naipaul was born on Aug 17, 1932, and went on to study at Oxford University and his first novel, "The Mystic Masseur," was published in 1957. Naipaul later gained a lot of reputation as a wrote dozens of books, many of which dealt with colonialism and its dark legacy.The writer's wife, Nadira Naipaul, said he "died surrounded by those he loved having lived a life which was full of wonderful creativity and endeavor," The New York Times reported.Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in the year 2001, "for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories.

Lily Aldridge wants her own fashion line

Actress Lily Aldridge says she is "bursting with creativity" and wants to channel that into her own beauty or fashion line.

Nobel-winning writer V.S. Naipaul dies aged 85

Nobel prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Saturday. "He was a giant in all that he achieved and he died surrounded by those he loved having lived a life which was full of wonderful creativity and endeavour," his wife Lady Naipaul said in a statement.

Sonowal's 'Pandit Ravi Shankar' gaffe embarrasses minister

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today addressed Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad as "Pandit Ravi Shankar", leaving the senior BJP leader embarrassed. "I would like to specially thank Pandit Ravi Shankarji," Sonowal said in the beginning of his speech at the launch of the "Digital North East Vision 2022" document here. Pandit Ravi Shankar was a sitar maestro, who passed away in 2012. However, Prasad, who was sitting on the dais, was quick to interrupt Sonowal. "Ah, you made me Pandit!" he quipped, evoking a round of laughter from the audience that included Sonowal's counterparts from Meghalaya and Tripura, along with a host of other ministers and senior bureaucrats. Rectifying himself, Sonowal continued with his speech, mentioning the proper name and designation of the Union information technology minister. However, the chief minister tried to defend the blooper in the concluding part of his speech. "I am sorry for calling you (Prasad) in that way. But whenever I pronounce ...

6th International Sporting Expo concludes in Delhi

Organised under the aegis of India 'Exhibition Services' and 'India Trade Fair Academy', the 6th edition of 'India International Sporting Goods Show concluded here on Saturday.