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Demi Lovato still hospitalised, reportedly facing 'complications'
Demi Lovato is still recuperating at the hospital and she is reportedly said to be facing "complications" after she was admitted due to a suspected drug overdose. The 25-year-old singer was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here after she was found unconscious at her home on July 24. Sources tell TMZ, Lovato has complications which include, extreme nausea and a high fever, among other things. Doctors have not decided when the singer would be discharged, but an insider said, "She is under the care of medical experts and is expected to make a full recovery." Lovato, who has struggled with substance abuse for years, revealed last month that she had relapsed just months after celebrating six years of sobriety. The cause of overdose is yet to be confirmed. A representative for the singer had released a statement saying Lovato is conscious and her family is by her side, who thank her fans and well-wishers for their prayers. "Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks ..
Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award
Former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi has been selected for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for promoting communal harmony and peace. A decision in this regard was taken by the Advisory Committee of the award which met on July 28. "The Advisory Committee of the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award in its meeting held on 28th July, 2018 decided that the 24th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award be given to Gopalkrishna Gandhi for his outstanding contribution towards the promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill," member Secretary of the Committee Motilal Vora said in a statement. The award will be presented to Gopalkrishna Gandhi at a special ceremony on August 20 at Jawahar Bhawan. The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given on the occasion of the birthday of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. It was instituted to commemorate the lasting contribution made by him to promote peace, communal harmony and fight against ...
Modi seeks ideas for his Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sought ideas from people for his Independence Day speech, a practice he has followed for the past three years. "What are your thoughts and ideas for my 15th August speech? Share them with me on a specially created forum on the Narendra Modi App," he tweeted. The PM said he looks forward to receiving people's "fruitful inputs" in the coming days. For the past three years, Modi has directly invited ideas and suggestions from people for his Independence Day speech. People can also share their ideas on MyGov portal. According to MyGov.in, PM Modi will pick up some of the ideas in his speech. Some of the suggestions already received on the website for the speech, include the ones on cases of rape, open defecation, reservation system and education. It would be Modi's fifth Independence Day speech.
Deepika sizzles in a slip dress for magazine shoot
Bollywood's reigning queen Deepika Padukone turned heads as she posed for a magazine shoot wearing a satin slip dress.The 32-year-old star sizzled in the black and white photo as she sat on the floor while resting her elbows on a big trunk, kept beside her. The 'Mastani of Bollywood' looked stunning as she wore a scintilating smile along with understated make-up, her soft curls complemented the look well and added to the reigning diva's charm.Fashion photographer Errikos Andreou shared the monochrome picture of the star, writing, "#girlcrush @deepikapadukone for Filmfare. Styling by @shaleenanathani make up by @anilc68 hair by @yiannitsapatori."On the work front, Deepika was last seen in 'Padmaavat' with Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie was a box office hit.The star will be next seen doing a cameo appearance in the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Zero'.Recently, the actress gave measurements at the world famous Madame Tussauds as she will .
John Cena and Nikki Bella call off their wedding
American wrestling pair Nikki Bella and John Cena have called off their wedding once and for all.According to E! Online they broke off their relationship for the second and final time."After I called off the engagement, we tried to work on our relationship to get back to where it was, and in order to move forward with our wedding. After much time and soul-searching alone and together, we have decided to officially part ways," People quoted Bella as saying."I had a beautiful and loving 6-year relationship with a wonderful man. I have the utmost respect for John, but I know this is what's best for me," she added.Cena as of now hasn't commented on the split.This comes three months after their first split earlier in April which was three weeks before their wedding.Nikki and John began dating in 2012 and got engaged last year in the month of April during the live broadcast of Wrestlemania 33 and were due to get married on May 5.
'Unreasonable behaviour' most common ground for divorce: Study
'Unreasonable behaviour' is the most common ground that married couples cite to legally end their unions, a study conducted in the UK has found. Researchers from the University of Oxford analysed the changes in the main 'facts' that husbands and wives give for petitioning for divorce, since the UK Divorce Reform Act 1969 was implemented in 1971. The Act made the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage the sole ground for divorce, which can be established by 'proving' one or more 'facts' - though the 'fact' is not necessarily the cause of the breakdown. In addition to 'fault-based' facts, which imply blame: 'unreasonable behaviour,' adultery and desertion, the Act introduced two new innovative, 'no-fault' separation facts; one of two years' separation with both parties agreeing to divorce, and the other of five years' separation without agreement. It was originally hoped that these 'no-fault' facts would account for most divorces, but, despite an initial uptake, this has not proven to be
UP police advises against Kiki dance challenge
With the Kiki dance challenge fast spreading among youngsters, Uttar Pradesh police has issued a cautionary tweet highlighting the risks involved in such dares. "Dear parents, whether Kiki loves your child or not, we are sure you do! So please stand by your kids in all the challenges in life except #kikichallenge #KiKiHardlyAChallenge #InMyFeelingsChallenge #UPPolice (sic)," read the UP police tweet. The warning comes in the wake of numerous reports of many persons endangering their lives while doing the Kiki dance challenge. The challenge, also known as 'in my feelings challenge', involves jumping out of a moving car and dancing alongside it to American rapper Drake's latest song, 'Kiki do you love me'. The dance challenge has prompted a number of police agencies across the world to issue warning advisories. Some videos of the challenge, uploaded on the internet, show oblivious dancers crashing into poles, tripping on potholes and even falling out of cars. One video shows a dancing .
#KikiChallenge: Dance on floors, not on roads, urges Delhi Police
After Mumbai Police and UP Police, Delhi Police has now issued a warning against the viral #KikiChallenge, also known as #InMyFeelings challenge.The challenge requires people to jump out of their cars to dance on the streets to singer Drake's hit 'In My Feelings'. The bizarre social media sensation has been causing numerous accidents, which has got the authorities worried.The Delhi Police on Tuesday took to Twitter to urge everyone to "keep Delhi roads safe for all.""Dance on the floors, not on the roads! #KikiChallenge is not worth the fun. #InMyFeelings Keep #Delhi roads safe for all," read the tweet.Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police, on Monday, shared a video showing what happens if the challenge goes wrong."Dear Parents, whether Kiki loves your child or not, we are sure you do! So please stand by your kids in all the challenges in life except #kikichallenge," they tweeted..
Cash, gold worth Rs 3 lakh stolen from singer Mika Singh's
Bollywood singer Mika Singh has lodged a complaint of theft of cash and jewellery worth about Rs 3 lakh at his home here, a police official said today. Singh's manager approached the police on Sunday, complaining that Rs 1 lakh cash and 75 gm gold jewellery worth nearly Rs 2 lakh were stolen from the singer's residence in the western suburb of Oshiwara, senior police inspector Shailesh Pasalwad said. Based on the complaint, the Oshiwara police registered an offence against a piano artist, an associate of Singh and working with him since many years, he said. Police are analysing the CCTV footageof the singer's building where the associate was seen entering and leaving the premises at the suspected time of theft, another official said. A search was on for the suspect, he added.
'24' prequel series in works
Former "24" executive showrunner Howard Gordon is working with series co-creators Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran on a possible new iteration of the real-time drama. According to Variety, the project is in the early phases of development with no word yet on when, if ever, it will make it to air. It would mark the third time Fox has looked to re-launch the franchise. The original "24," which starred Kiefer Sutherland as Bauer, ran for eight seasons on Fox from 2002-2010. Fox then brought the show back with the limited series "24: Live Another Day" in 2014. Most recently, Corey Hawkins starred in "24: Legacy," playing a completely new character named Eric Carter. The prequel is one of two "24" reboot ideas that are being developed, along with a legal thriller written by Gordon and Jeremy Doner.
Delhi Police cautions people against taking part in 'Kiki' dance challenge
The Delhi Police today cautioned people against taking part in the viral 'Kiki' dance challenge inspired by a popular song of Canadian rapper Drake. As part of the dance challenge, people jump out of a slowly moving car and dance alongside it to Drake's song 'In my Feelings'. Posting a picture of a man dancing on the road along side an ambulance with its doors open, the Delhi Police tweeted, "Dancing on the roads can open new doors for you." "Dance on the floors, not on the roads! #KikiChallenge is not worth the fun.#InMyFeelings Keep #Delhi roads safe for all," it said. On July 26, the Mumbai Police had also warned people against taking part in the challenge and risking one's life and also the lives of others. Even the Bengaluru Police had cautioned people against taking part in the challenge.
'24' prequel series in works
"24" showrunner Howard Gordon and series co-creators Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran are working on a prequel series that tells the origin story of how Jack Bauer became Jack Bauer.
Share your ideas for Independence Day speech: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the people of the country to share their ideas for his Independence Day speech, via his mobile application.
Dog finishes Australia half-marathon, wins medal
A dog called Stormy has been awarded a medal after completing a half-marathon in outback Australia and winning the hearts of its human competitors. The crossbreed diligently ran the 21-kilometre Goldfields Pipeline Marathon near the West Australian town of Kalgoorlie this month in two-and-a-half hours, the average time of participants. "People were amused. It was a very friendly dog, and prior to the half-marathon, he was going around saying hello to a lot of people and when the race started, he took off with them," race organiser Grant Wholey told AFP today. "At the race stations he was having a little runaround and saying hello to the volunteers and participants, and then he would team up with another runner and keep on following the crowd. "He was just out there having a trot through the bush and enjoying people's company." Wholey said the black and brown canine came from a nearby Aboriginal community where school teachers said it was known to locals as Stormy. Race organisers were
Sakshi Dhoni trolled for 'inappropriate' dress
Everyone wishes to live the life of a star! Celebrities, however, do not always have it easy, especially in the age of internet trolls.One of the unfortunate aspects of the internet is that it opens a window for the behavior and communication that one wouldn't indulge in face to face.Something like this happened with former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife, Sakshi Dhoni when she chose to wear what any girl would love, a Manish Malhotra lehenga.Sakshi recently attended her friend Poorna Patel's wedding functions with his husband and who's who of Bollywood. She decided to wear a beautiful silver and pink designer lehenga for the sangeet ceremony and looked ravishing.Sounds amazing, right? But unfortunately the story doesn't end there.As some people lost their calm over her stunning embellished blouse and trolled her by calling it 'inappropriate'.While most of us might think that she looked great, a user wrote, "You have no dressing sense mind my words."Another user commented, .
PM Modi's YouTube channel crosses 1 million mark
"Another testimony of the common people's love and affection for Honourable PM Narendra Modi. Number of subscribers on his YouTube channel has crossed the 1 million bar," Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda tweeted.The Prime Minister is quite active on YouTube and keeps uploading videos from his rallies, Mann Ki Baat, among other public gatherings.Prime Minister Modi is the most followed Indian on Twitter with over 43 million followers.Meanwhile, on Facebook also he has over 43 million followers.
Swaraj assures help to Indian stranded in US days before his wedding
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tonight assured help to an Indian man in the US who lost his passport in Washington just days before he was to travel for his wedding mid-August. "Devatha Ravi Teja -- You have lost your Passport at a very wrong time. However, we will help you reach for your wedding in time," Swaraj tweeted after the man reached out to her for assistance. She asked Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna to help the man and expedite his passport on humanitarian grounds. "@SushmaSwaraj ji, I lost my passport in Washington DC USA. I have my wedding on August 13-15. Traveling on August 10. Please help me expedite my tatkal request and help me in attending my wedding in time. You are my only hope. Plz do the needful," Teja tweeted, appealing to Swaraj for help. Later, the man thanked Swaraj for her help.
WWE wrestler Brain Christopher passes away
Brain Christopher, former world wrestling entertainment star, has died at the age of 46.".@WWE is saddened to learn that Brian Christopher has passed away," WWE tweeted from its official handle.A Statement on WWE website reads, "Lawler, who is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler, competed during the height of the Attitude Era. WWE extends its condolences to Lawler's family, friends and fans."The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation told CBS News that the wrestling star was found in his cell Saturday morning.Lawler was arrested for allegedly driving under influence on July 7, reported E! Online.Brian joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1997. He wrestled in many prestigious championships including, Light Heavyweight Championship, WWA World Heavyweight Championship, and NXT Tag Team Championship.
Guj: Five drown in two separate incidents
Five people, including two children, drowned today in separate incidents in Gujarat, the police said. The incidents occurred in Ahmedabad city and Panchmahal district, they said. Krishna Sisodiya (7) and Shiva Marwadi (9) drowned after they entered a pond to take bath in Odhav area in Ahmedabad, a police official said. "The family members of the deceased said the boys had left their homes this morning, saying they were going to take bath in the pond. They drowned while taking bath," the official said. He said the bodies of the boys were fished out with the help of fire department personnel. Another incident occurred in Pavagadh in Panchmahal district, around 115 kms from here, police said. The mishap occurred after three friends from Vadodara entered Vad lake in Pavagadh, a famous tourist spot, for a swim, a local police official said. The deceased are identified as Tapan Shah (19), Vaibhav Mandavkar (21) and Gajmal Devra (57), he said.
RS MP questions removal of reply to his query on demonetized deposits
Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Shekhar on Monday expressed surprise over the "removal" of a reply to his question on the deposit of a sum of Rs 745 crore in an Ahmedabad District Cooperative (ADC) Bank from the Rajya Sabha website.