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Emma Watson splits from Chord Overstreet

Actress Emma Watson and "Glee" star Chord Overstreet have ended their romance after six months of dating.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 3:15 PM IST

Paris boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman'

The family of a four-year-old boy who was dramatically rescued after dangling from a balcony in Paris have expressed their gratitude to the Malian man who saved him.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 2:20 PM IST

Chrissy Teigen shares first pic of her and John Legend's kids

Model and TV host Chrissy Teigen has shared an adorable first photo of her and John Legend's children bonding with each other.The Instagram picture shows two-year-old Luna Simone with her newborn brother and couple's second child, Miles Theodore Stephens.Teigen simply captioned the moment with a red heart emoji.Earlier in May, Teigen and Legend had taken to their respective social media handles and introduced to the world Miles Theodore Stephens."Hello, world! This is Miles Theodore Stephens - We are drowning in his little peeps and nuzzles," wrote the proud mom. "Our household feels overwhelmed with love. Thank you for all your well wishes!".

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 2:10 PM IST

We've moved past that: Hailey Baldwin on spilt with Justin Bieber

Model Hailey Baldwin says she has ''moved past'' the weirdness of her split from Justin Bieber and the pair are still friends. The 21-year-old model dated the "Sorry" hitmaker for a brief period in 2015, and has said that while they ''didn't speak for quite some time'' following their high profile split, the pair have now moved on. ''Justin and I were friends for a long time. I met him when I was really young and he was one of my best friends. Everybody knows that at a certain point in time that turned into something else, but that just happens when you're 18, 19. It was what it was. "We went through a long period of time when we weren't friends. We didn't speak for quite some time and there was a lot of weirdness that went on. We've moved past that," Baldwin told The Sunday Times' Style magazine. The fashionista said that she and Bieber are on good terms these days. "I'd never been through (a high-profile relationship) like that. But it brought both of us to the realisation that we ..

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 10:20 AM IST

Trump touts achievements, honours fallen heroes on Memorial Day

US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day by touting his administration's achievements and remembered fallen service members, calling their love of country "more deep and more pure than most will ever know", the media reported.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 10:15 AM IST

Cher Lloyd welcomes baby girl

Singer Cher Llyod has welcomed a baby girl named Delilah-Rae with husband Craig Monk. Cher, who gave birth on Friday, May 25, announced her daughter's arrival on Instagram along with her baby girl's first photos. "Our baby girl is here! We are so in love....Delilah-Rae 25.05.18," she captioned the photos. Four months ago, the British pop star surprised her fans by announcing that she was expecting her first child with Craig.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 10:10 AM IST

Americans pay tribute to war fallen on Memorial Day

From President Donald Trump visiting the main US military cemetery to parades and solemn remembrances, Americans have honoured their fallen war heroes for the Memorial Day holiday. Across the country, relatives, friends and members of the general public placed American flags and flowers on the tombs of soldiers who gave their lives for the country. During his second Memorial Day as commander-in-chief, Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He was joined by US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford for the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, whose rolling hills of greenery just outside the US capital are the final resting place for more than 400,000 veterans. "Our fallen heroes have not only written our history -- they've shaped our destiny," Trump said. "They fought and bled and died so that America would forever remain safe and strong and free." Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among the speakers during

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 9:15 AM IST

Trump touts administration's achievements in Memorial Day tweet

US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day in a tweet touting his administration's achievements saying that the nation's fallen heroes "would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today", the media reported.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 8:30 AM IST

Parents must strike a balance with kids: Rukhsar

Actress Rukhsar Rehman says it is important for parents to be strict but they should also be calm and friendly while dealing with children.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 8:10 AM IST

Trump addresses public on Memorial Day

The United States observed the Memorial Day, also known as Deceleration Day, when the country remembers those who died while serving in the armed forces.US President Donald Trump delivered an poweful message at the White House to commemorate the occasion.He took to his Twitter account to give honour to the US freedom fighters."Thank you for joining us on this solemn day of remembrance. We are gathered here on the sacred soil of @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery to honor the lives and deeds of America's greatest heroes, the men, and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. #MemorialDay" Trump tweeted.Trump further said that these heroes came from various economic backgrounds as some were rich and others were poor."The heroes who rest in these hallowed fields, in cemeteries, battlefields, and burial grounds near and far are drawn the full tapestry of American life. They came from every generation from towering cities and wind-swept prairies, from privilege and from poverty", Trump ...

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 5:50 AM IST

Cardi B likes her pregnancy breasts

Rapper Cardi B says her unborn daughter has "done her good" by giving her a new pair of breasts.

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 5:15 AM IST

Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union re-unite post 17-year feud

Seems like a reunion is on the cards! Jada Pinkett Smith and Gabrielle Union are ready to leave their confusing of 17-years past behind them.The two, for the first time, sat down to have a conversation on the same, which was documented for an episode of Jada's 'Red Table Talk' Facebook Watch show.As the actresses started their discussion over the miscommunication that led to them not speaking for 17 years, neither of them could pinpoint what led to the rift."This is a very special show for me, because what I decided to do was make this about creating a new girlfriend," Jada said on the episode, as quoted by E! Online.She went on to tell, "It felt so good on the phone with you (Gabrielle) to even just go, 'Hey, I'm sorry that I didn't even take the time to talk to you, you know?' And then I had to just apologize and just thinking to myself, 'Damn, Jada! That was some petty ass s--t!' But, at the same time going, 'Well, that's where you were then. Thank God you're someplace else ...

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Updated On : 29 May 2018 | 5:05 AM IST

CEAT awards: Kohli is International Cricketer of the Year

India skipper Virat Kohli won the International Cricketer of the Year Award at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards which were presented here tonight. The 29-year-old Kohli had a memorable last season with the bat. India batsman Rohit Sharma collected the award on behalf of Kohli. India opener Shikhar Dhawan was presented the International Batsman of the Year Award, while New Zealand pace sensation Trent Boult won the International Bowler of the Year Award. Afghanistan's leg spinner Rashid Khan, who impressed everyone with his skills in the recently concluded Indian Premier League grabbing 21 wickets, was presented with the T20 Bowler of the Year Award. New Zealand's swashbuckling opening batsman Colin Munro won the T20 Batsman of the Year Award. Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who single handedly took the women's team to the final of the ICC Women's World Cup with her breath-taking knock of 171 not out against Australia in the semi-final, won the Outstanding Innings of ..

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 9:45 PM IST

High turnout in Jharkhand Assembly bypolls

A high turnout was recorded in bypolls to Jharkhand's Silli and Gomia Assembly constituencies on Monday, officials said.

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 7:00 PM IST
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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 4:16 PM IST

Breaking fast, Muslim man donates blood to save newborn's life

In another such case within a week or so, a young Muslim man in Bihar broke his Ramadan fast to donate blood to save the life of a newborn, officials said on Monday.

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 3:50 PM IST

I don't pay attention to trolls: Malaika Arora

Actress Malaika Arora, who has been a target of several trolls, says she doesn't pay attention to them.

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 3:50 PM IST

Baijayant Panda quits BJD

Baijayant Jay Panda, who was suspended from primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in January, quit the party on Monday.

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 2:26 PM IST

Suspended Odisha MP Baijayant Panda quits BJD

Odisha Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda, who was suspended from the primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in January, quit the party today. In his three-page-long resignation letter to BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Panda said he was "hurt and unhappy" over the fact that members of the ruling party did not attend the funeral of his industrialist father Bansidhar Panda, seven days ago. "It has plumbed the absolute depths of inhumanity when neither you nor anyone from the BJD turned up to pay their last respects to my father Dr Bansidhar Panda, who as everyone knows was a very close friend, supporter and associate of Biju uncle (Biju Patnaik) for decades (sic)." The MP also said that he was heartbroken to find out that several BJD leaders were "restrained" from attending the funeral service. "It is with deep anguish, hurt and sorrow that I have decided to quit the kind of politics into which our BJD has descended," he wrote in the letter. Panda was

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 2:15 PM IST

Baijayant Jay Panda quits BJD

Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Monday quit the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).In his resignation letter addressed to BJD chief and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Panda stated that he was disappointed with the kind of politics being practised by the party."It's with deep anguish, hurt and sorrow that I have decided to quit the politics into which our BJD has descended," Panda wrote.Panda was suspended from the BJD for his "anti-party activities" in January earlier this year.Later he was asked to quit, which he did today.The BJD had even asked Panda to resign from his Lok Sabha seat on moral and ethical grounds.He was also accused of submitting a false affidavit before the Election Commission during the 2014 Lok Sabha election.He was one of the founding members of the BJD and was currently serving his 4th term in the Parliament.

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Updated On : 28 May 2018 | 1:40 PM IST