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Melania Trump's parents become naturalised US citizens
US First Lady Melania Trumps parents became American citizens in a naturalisation ceremony here, completing a year-long immigration process even as President Donald Trump called for new laws to bar Americans from sponsoring parents and other relatives.
'A Fantastic Woman' could have been fantastic transgender film (Movie Review)
Film: "A Fantastic Woman" (Spanish, with English Subtitles); Director: Sebastian Lelio; Starring: Daniela Vega; Rating: **1/2 (2 and half stars)
Mischa Barton wore fake Chanel on 'The O.C.'
Actress Mischa Barton wore fake Chanel and other designer labels on "The O.C.", says the show's costume designer Alexandra Welker.
Melania Trump's parents are sworn in as US citizens
First lady Melania Trump's parents have been sworn in as US citizens. A lawyer for Viktor and Amalija Knavs says the Slovenian couple took the citizenship oath today in New York City. They had been living in the US as permanent residents. The Knavses raised Melania in the rural industrial town of Sevnica while Slovenia was under Communist rule. Viktor was a car dealer. Amalija worked in a textile factory. They came and went from the ceremony at a Manhattan federal building flanked by Homeland Security police. Viktor is 74, two years older than President Donald Trump. Amalija is 73. The first lady, born Melanija, changed her name to Melania Knauss when she started modeling. She settled in New York in 1996 and met Trump two years later.
Depressed man climbs on mobile tower in Jaipur; rescued: Police
A high drama was witnessed today in Jaleb chowk area here where a man climbed on a mobile tower. Pradeep Goyal, aged around 52 years, was under depression due to family disputes so he climbed the tower, police said. A rescue team brought him down safely and he was arrested under section 151 of CrPC, the SHO of Manak Chowk police station Chena Ram Bera said. People gathered around the tower and traffic was also affected for nearly two hours.
Lions at London Zoo celebrate World Lion Day in style
London Zoo's lions are celebrating World Lion Day in style, boxing and biting colourful balls stuffed with the big-cat equivalent of catnip. The pride showed off their play skills ahead of World Lion Day tomorrow, battering the balls painted with vibrant colours inspired by the Indian State of Gujarat, home to the Asiatic lions. The Zoological Society of London, which runs the zoo, is working on conservation efforts for the endangered Asiatic lions, to bolster numbers. There are only 600 left in the wild. ZSL's Mark Habben says the balls encourage lions "to use their incredible sense of smell to track it through their territory before using their sharp claws to tear into it - acting as a natural manicure for our lionesses.
US citizen held with Rs 12.40-Lakh gold biscuits at Hyderabad airport
A US national has been apprehended by the CISF at the airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle out gold biscuits worth over Rs 12 lakh, a senior official today said. He said M S K Reddy was intercepted at the airport yesterday based on suspicion, he said. Four gold biscuits, weighing about 400 grams in total, were recovered from the man who is a United States of America (US) national. He could not produce valid reasons for carrying the gold and the cache is estimated to be worth Rs 12.40 lakh, he said. Reddy, who was supposed to take a flight for Dallas via Dubai, has been handed over to Customs authorities for further probe, he said.
Emotional adieu to Major killed on LoC
Thousands of mourners today bid an emotional adieu to Major Kaustubh Rane, who was killed while foiling an infiltration bid by terrorists from Pakistan on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. People lined up the roads in Rane's native place Mira Road on the outskirts of Mumbai and many showered flowers as a flower-bedecked military truck carrying the mortal remains moved slowly towards the cremation ground. A stretch of the route was carpeted with yellow flowers for the funeral procession of the brave soldier whose body in a casket was draped in the national tricolor. The entire township was in a state of mourning. Major Rane and three other soldiers were killed while foiling an infiltration bid in north Kashmir's Gurez sector two days back. At least two militants were gunned down in the operation. Rane was cremated with full military honours amid 21-gun salute and slogans like 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Major Kaustuch Rane Amar Rahe'. At the ...
No request received on Imran Khan swearing-in: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that it has not received any request from anyone in India for attending the swearing-in of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan as Pakistan Prime Minister.
6th International Sporting Expo starts in Delhi
In a move to bring together leading manufacturers, dealers, and buyers of sports products from across the world, Indian Exhibition Services in collaboration with Indian Trade Fair Academy on Thursday started the 6th Edition of India International Sporting Goods Show 2018 at Pragati Maidan here.
Sports Flashes acquires broadcast rights of EPL
India's multi-sports App, Sports Flashes has acquired the audio broadcast rights of English Premier League (EPL) for the next four years, it was announced on Thursday.
Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dead
Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle passed away in Torquay on Thursday at the age of 36 years after a long battle with leukaemia.
Elk believed to be one of the oldest in world dies at NY zoo
Officials at a zoo in upstate New York say an elk believed to be one of the oldest in the world has died. The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park in Watertown announced Monday that its eldest female Roosevelt elk, named Rosie, was put down on Aug. 1. Executive director Larry Sorel says Rosie lived to age 26 twice the life span of the average elk. The zoo says that Rosie was euthanised after her quality of life had recently deteriorated. Rosie was born in Syracuse at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on June 3, 1992. She was gifted to the New York State Zoo a year later and remained there since. Roosevelt elk are the largest elk in North America, named for former President Theodore Roosevelt.
Thousands bid adieu to martyred Army officer
Thousands of mourners today bid a tearful adieu to Major Kaustubh Rane, who was killed in Jammu and Kashmir during an operation to foil an infiltration bid. Major Rane was cremated with full military honours at a crematorium in Mira Road township in the district around 12.30 pm. Scores of mourners thronged Rane's house in Shital Nagar area in Mira Road in the morning to catch the last glimpse. The funeral procession started from his residence around 9.30 am. His body, kept in a casket draped in tricolour, was carried in a flower-bedecked truck. At a few junctions on the way, flowers were showered on the vehicle carrying the mortal remains. When the procession reached the crematorium two hours later, chaos prevailed for some time due to a huge rush of mourners. People even climbed trees and stood on terraces of neighbouring buildings as well as on the compound wall of the crematorium to witness the funeral. Rane's family members had to appeal to the people to maintain ...
DBS Bank's India Technology Development Centre wins Transformation Award
DBS Bank's technology hub in Hyderabad - DBS Asia Hub 2, has been honoured with the Centre Transformation award at the prestigious Zinnov Awards 2018. The award recognises DBS Asia Hub 2 (DAH2) for its rapid transformation, from a pure cost centre into a value centre.Established in 2016, DAH2 is DBS Bank's first technology development centre outside Singapore that supports the bank in strengthening its technological capabilities across the region as well as its digital banking strategy."Transformation and innovation have been at the core of our operations to re-imagine banking. It is an honour to receive such a prestigious award as it strengthens our belief in the niche that we have carved for ourselves," said Mohit Kapoor, Head - DBS Asia Hub 2.DAH2 has built a strong ecosystem, building over 200 live Application Program Interfaces leading to about 50 live partners. The centre focuses on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, automation and cloud beside other latest technologies, to ...
My hair have often been painted as uncivilized: Lupita Nyong'o
Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o has opened up about being "shunned" for her natural hair texture. In an interview with Porter magazine, Nyong'o pushed back on historically racist and sexist ideas and spread a message of self-acceptance to young people with hair and complexions like hers. "My hair is something that, historically, has been shunned. I mean, how often do you hear, 'You can't get a job with hair like that'? Natural, African, kinky hair it's often been painted as uncivilized or wild," she said. It is not the first time the Oscar-winner has spoken about this in the media. Last year, Nyong'o called out Grazia magazine for editing her hair in their cover shoot to look smoother and "fit their notion of what beautiful hair looks like". In the interview she also opened up about being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein and shared how her mother gave her the strength to speak up about the harrowing experience. "I come from a very patriarchal world, but not within my family. My ...
2 killed in bike mishap in Muzaffarnagar
Two persons were killed and two were injured in a bike mishap at Budina Kala village under Titawi police station, here police said. The deceased were identified as Shelender Kumar (21) and his cousin sister Rina (16), the police said. At the time of the mishap yesterday night, the cousins were heading to see the Kanwar Yatra, when their bike ran into another two-wheeler. The bodies were sent for post-mortem. The injured persons -- Arunkumar and his sister Mina -- were sent to a hospital for treatment. Their condition is serious, officials said.
HOLD Politics shouldn't be viewed as career: Kangana
Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is vocal about political and social issues, says she has no plans to join politics.
Thousands bid tearful adieu to Major Rane in Thane
Thousands of people, including grieving family members, bid a tearful goodbye to Major Kaustubh P. Rane, who was consigned to the flames with full military honours in his hometown here on Thursday afternoon.
Pitt loaned over 9 million since split, Jolie hits back saying it is not 'child support
Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce is getting complicated with both the Hollywood stars battling over child support. The conflict started after Jolie, 43, indicated in a court filing Tuesday that Pitt has not been paying "meaningful" child support during their separation. Pitt, 53, responded with his court filing stating he had paid over USD 1.3 million to provide for the actor and their six children, as well as a loan of USD 8 million to help her purchase her current home. Jolie's lawyer, Samantha Bley DeJean, has now responded to the "Fight Club" actor's filing, saying the "Maleficent" star's filing "was both legally appropriate and factually accurate in all respects." "What has been filed by Brad's side today is a blatant attempt to obfuscate the truth and distract from the fact that he has not fully met his legal obligations to support the children," Bley DeJean said in a statement given to People magazine. She also claimed Pitt was "asked to assist in the expense of a new ...