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TN Chief Electoral Office receives bomb threat; found to be hoax
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Office on Monday afternoon received an anonymous letter claiming the presence of a bomb in the premises.Following the threat, bomb detection and disposal squad came into action and started searching the Secretariat premises thoroughly after evacuating the building.As per authorities, it was a hoax threat.
Ananya gets playful with SRK's son AbRam
"Student Of The Year 2" actress Ananya Panday, who is said to have called Shah Rukh Khan her "second dad" recently, got playful with the superstar's youngest son AbRam.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge wanted to be a boy
Actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she wanted to be a boy when she was younger.
Vivek Oberoi slammed for 'bizarre' tweet about Aishwarya Rai's relationship
While the whole nation is looking forward to the final verdict of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Vivek Oberoi decided to take a dig at the exit polls with a tasteless joke referring to his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai and her relationships, and is now being slammed for it.Earlier today, Vivek tweeted a collage of three images featuring him, Aishwarya, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya's seven-year-old daughter Aaradhya.The post referred to Salman and Aishwarya's relationship as the 'opinion poll', Vivek and Aishwarya's affair as the 'exit poll' and her current family with husband Abhishek and daughter Aaradhya as the 'final result.'While the actor might have posted the tweet thinking it is funny, the Twitterverse did not share the same feeling. Many called him out for posting the bizarre tweet."This is in such poor taste.. ones personal life is not to be discussed here.. remember there are 4 individuals who are father/ mother/ brother /sister .. and everyone has moved on .. ...
Singer Zuben writes to proscribed ULFA-I, calls for peace
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has written an open letter to proscribed outfit ULFA-I, calling for peace and asserting that killing of innocent people will not result in anything. The singer-actor-film producer, known for speaking out on several social issues, in a Facebook post said fear cannot build a nation and only labour and hard work can. "To ULFA, I need a revolution. I need a revolution of change. Killing innocent people will not result in anything fruitful. Fear cannot build a nation. Labour can. Hard work can," Zubeen said in the post that has been shared over 2,200 times. He said terrorism can never give meaning to the rights that the outfit led by Paresh Baruah was fighting for. "Education can. Development can. Progress can." "Teach our kids how to cultivate. Teach them how to grow seeds out of nothing. Teach them how to shape their dreams," the singer of many Bollywood hits wrote. Zubeen said if the group wants to build something, they can build Majuli, the ...
Australian strikes gold worth $69K in wilderness
An Australian man has unearthed a 1.4 kilo gold nugget with the help of a metal detector while wandering Western Australia's gold fields, media reports said on Monday.
Can't accept Dutee Chand's same-sex relation, says mother
Sprinter Dutee Chand, who recently came out about her same-sex relationship with a younger relative is facing a tough battle of acceptance in her family.After her elder sister Saraswati's alleged that Dutee is being pressurised and blackmailed, the athlete's mother Akhoji Chand told ANI, that it is not possible for her to accept her daughter's relationship status."Dutee wants to marry a girl, who is the daughter of my niece, so she is my grand-daughter. In this relation, Dutee will be like a mother of that girl. Then how will it be possible in our society in Odisha," Akhoji told ANI."I told her (Dutee) that I cannot accept this. She told me that the court has given the order. When I asked which court has given you such order, she told me that High court. I told her that I'm alive here and you are bringing orders from the court. She told me that yes court has given order and all the mentors are supporting me. (She asked) whether you will support me or not. I asked which Sir, Shiv Sir, .
Indian's charity in UAE enters Guinness World Records for holding longest iftar
A charity run by an Indian in the UAE has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for its hunger relief efforts during the holy month of Ramzan in Abu Dhabi. Joginder Singh Salaria, founder of PCT Humanity, said the efforts were in continuation to the vegetarian iftar held daily at the premises of his company Pehal International, Dubai Industrial Park. The charity set the new Guinness World Records for "Longest Line of Hunger Relief Package" in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Gulf News reported. "This is an incredible moment for all of us in the long journey of transforming lives of people and bringing smiles to them. Besides the record, our main aim is to feed people pure vegetarian food to stay healthy and fit and also save animals. We are glad people are joining us in spreading this message," Salaria said in a statement. Adjudicated by Douglas Palau, the attempt saw iftar meals containing seven items spread in a line without keeping any gap between the packages for a kilometre, the ...
Cricketer Asif Ali's daughter dies of cancer
Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's two-year-old daughter Noor Fatima, who was suffering from stage four cancer, breathed her last at a hospital in the US.
After Dutee Chand's admission of same-sex relation, sister says she was "pressurised, blackmailed"
Athlete Dutee Chand's brave admission of being in a same-sex relationship has not gone down well with her family. Dutee's elder sister on Monday said that the sprinter's partner "pressurized and blackmailed" her for wealth and property."With great sorrow, I have to say that the decision taken by Dutee is not of her own. She's been pressurised and blackmailed into marriage by that girl and her family. All of this has been done to grab the property and wealth of Dutee," Saraswati Chand, elder sister of the Asian Games medalist told ANI."Dutee's life and property are in danger. That's why I request the government to provide protection and security to Dutee," she added.Dutee, the 100m record holder, recently came out of the closet and revealed that she is in a same-sex relationship.Saraswati, who is also an athlete, made serious allegations and said her sister has been "led into a trap" to "deviate her from sports".When asked if the family is supportive of Dutee's relation, Saraswati ...
Indian expat's charity sets iftar distribution record in UAE
A Dubai-based charity, owned by an Indian expat, has set a new Guinness World Record for iftar distribution, the media reported.
'Game Of Thrones' stars share heartfelt farewell posts
It's the end of an era! After an eight-year-long journey, 'Game Of Thrones' is leaving behind an undeniable legacy as one of the most popular series. And just like all the fans, even the star cast of 'GOT' is emotional bidding farewell to the show with a heavy heart.The 'GOT' stars took to social media to celebrate their time on the show. Posting group pictures and heartfelt messages, the cast honoured and shared what the show meant to them.Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, shared a series of pictures along with an emotional note, closing the door on this formative experience in her career."Finding the words to write this post has left me overwhelmed with how much I want to say but how small words feel in comparison to what this show and Dany have meant to me," she began the post."The mother of dragons chapter has taken up the whole of my adult life. This woman has taken up the whole of my heart. I've sweated in the blaze of dragon fire, shed many tears at those who left ...
US billionaire promises to pay off student debt for entire grad class
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at an US ollege in Atlanta when he announced at their commencement that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at $40 million.
Bengal celebrities turn out to vote, inspire others
Urging everyone to make their vote count, a host of celebrities on Sunday exercised their democratic right in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Kolkata.
It's an honour to play for 'incredible' fans: Arian Mariappa
In spite of facing an embarrassing 0-6 defeat in the hands of Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup final, Watford defender Adrian Mariappa is overwhelmed with the support his side got from the fans."The fans were incredible even at 6-0 down. That's what this club is all about. It is an honour to put the shirt on and play in front of those fans every week," club's official website quoted Mariappa, as saying.Mariappa also feels that in such games, it is all about taking chance otherwise the opponent could hurt them."No-one likes losing 6-0, even against a top side. We started well and had good shape but in this type of game if you don't take your chances you know they can hurt you. We needed to take ours," he said.Despite facing a defeat, Mariappa expressed his contentment over the fact that they reached in the final which he termed as 'massive achievement'."It's very tough to get to a final so it is a massive achievement for our club. It is a step forward and there are lots of ...
Pelosi being honoured with JFK Profile in Courage Award
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being honoured with the 2019 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. Pelosi is being recognised for her efforts to pass former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law and for helping Democrats reclaim control of the US House during last year's elections. Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the late president, calls the California Democrat "the most important woman in American political history." Kennedy said Pelosi, who has served in the House since 1987, "leads with strength, integrity and grace under pressure." The award is being presented to Pelosi in a Sunday evening ceremony at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
Mental health comes first, stresses Sophie Turner
Actress Sophie Turner, who battled with weight at a young age, has learnt that she has to put her mental health first, beyond anything "otherwise Im screwed and then I might actually end up in rehab".
Guj: Maneka's NGO to set up super-speciality hosp for animals
Union minister Maneka Gandhi Sunday performed the ground-breaking ceremony in Kalol in Gandhinagar for a super-speciality hospital for animals. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was also present at the function. The hospital, being set up by the People for Animals, an NGO chaired by Gandhi, will have facilities like ambulance service and advanced pathology diagnostics. "In Kalol, a super speciality animal hospital will be constructed which will be one of its kind in Gujarat. Animal welfare is not very organised in Gujarat, which is surprising given that people here are gentle, most of them vegetarian," Gandhi said. "Once this hospital is constructed, we will try to start animal welfare groups in Gujarat," she said. Patel said the hospital will be unique for animals in north Gujarat. "This will be a unique hospital for animals in north Gujarat. Thousands of animals will benefit from it," he said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate their 1st anniversary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have completed one year of togetherness, one year of bliss!The official Instagram handle of the royals congratulated them on their first anniversary with a small clip featuring pictures of the couple.The clip incorporated a beautiful collection of monochrome images of the royals on their wedding day which was accompanied by a heartfelt message which read, " Happy one year anniversary to Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Today marks the one year anniversary of the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.""Their Royal Highnesses exchanged vows at St George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 19th, 2018," it continued.Mentioning the song that the couple opted for their recessional, the post read, "The selected song "This Little Light of Mine" was chosen by the couple for their recessional. We hope you enjoy reliving this moment and seeing some behind the scenes photos from this special
Finding the kismet connection (Column: Tete-e-tete)
It's no secret. Astrology has always had an undeniable appeal. Who doesn't like knowing about one's future? It's no laughing matter. Never was. Even after completing over two decades of rigorous reading of thousands of birth charts, its still astonishing for me to see how the human mind works. So I can't help but throw my own experiences in the fray for upvotes. Though I have encountered an army of types in this journey, there is a looming demographic which underlines why our Universe borders on the absurd. So allow me to pay homage to those who are unusually notable.