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SC gave me belief that we aren't wrong: Dutee on same-sex relation
100m record holder and winner of two Asian Games silver medals Dutee Chand on Sunday revealed that she is in a same-sex relationship with a girl from her home town. The 23-year-old is thus the first Indian sportsperson to admit to being in a same-sex relationship.
Britney Spears says 'of course' she will perform again
Singer Britney Spears says "of course" she will perform again as she and beau Sam Asghari go shopping.
Hulu planning series based on Stephen King's 'The Eyes of the Dragon'
Streaming service Hulu is developing a series based on author Stephen King's 1984 novel "The Eyes of the Dragon". According to Deadline, the streamer has given a go-ahead to a pilot episode, which will be written Seth Grahame-Smith. The fantasy story is set in the fictional realm of Delian, which is within the land of In-World. It follows two boys who are next in line to rule Delain after the death of their dragon-slaying father. Grahame-Smith will also take on showrunner and executive producer duties through his KatzSmith banner with partner David Katzenberg. Bill Haber, Roy Lee and Jon Berg are also on board the project as executive producers. "I am so excited to be working in the world of Stephen King with with Hulu, which has such a terrific track record with Stephen King adaptations," Grahame-Smith said. "The goal for this series is to feel unlike any Stephen King adaptation before, with this rich underlying source material, and the only true fantasy book he wrote that has kings .
Opening up about anxiety was scary, says Shawn Mendes
Singer Shawn Mendes says being honest about his anxiety battle was "one of the scariest" things he has ever done. The pop star, however, believes sharing his story with the world was the most important decision of his life. "Talking about the problem, putting it out there, was one of the scariest but most important things I've ever done," Mendes told People magazine. He said he still struggles with anxiety at times but speaking out helped him realise that most people are dealing with stress in their lives. "Just doing that helped me the most. I still struggle with it but just remember every day that everyone deals with some level of anxiety or pressure; we're all in it together," he added. Mendes believes staying close to family and friends is the best way to get over anxiety. "I still go back to Toronto and hang with my friends from growing up, and my family has also been so supportive.
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
A video footage has shown Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger being attacked at an event here in South Africa.
20-year-old Mumbaiker creates Guinness record in underwater cubing
Mumbai resident Chinmay Prabhu has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records by solving nine Pyraminx (pyramid shaped Rubik's cube) under water.The 20-year-old, who received the Guinness certificate on March 15, had achieved the feat on December 9 last year by solving the Pyraminx sitting under water in a pool in just one minute and forty-eight seconds.Talking about his unique achievement, Prabhu said, "I like cubing and swimming, so I thought of mixing the two and creating a new title. I had to ask Guinness to create a new title for underwater cubing as there was no such title on their list earlier."Looking back at his initial days of practising underwater five years ago, he said, "Initially I could hold my breath only for 30-35 seconds. Gradually the breath holding capacity increased to one and a half minute."Guinness had set Prabhu a target of four Pyraminxes, but he went on to solve nine. "I thought if I scored only four or five, somebody will break the record some day. So I ..
Schwarzenegger attacked at S Africa sports event
Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked on Saturday by a man who kicked him in the back at a sports event in South Africa that the action hero was hosting. The bodybuilder and former politician was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man took a flying leap and kicked him high in the back. "Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about," Schwarzenegger, 71, said on Twitter. "I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat." Schwarzenegger was in Johannesburg for the annual Arnold Classic Africa, an international multi-sports festival. "He was sadly and unexpectedly attacked by a crazed fan as he was doing a walk-through to support athletes," the organisers said, adding the attacker -- who was immediately apprehended -- was known to police for similar incidents in the past. Schwarzenegger .
British royals celebrate third wedding in 12 months
The British royal family gathered for its third Windsor Castle wedding in a year as Lady Gabriella Windsor tied the knot on Saturday, with Queen Elizabeth II watching on. Windsor, 38, the daughter of the monarch's first cousin Prince Michael of Kent and his wife Princess Michael, married financier Thomas Kingston in Saint George's Chapel at the historic castle, west of London. Queen Elizabeth led the royal family at the wedding and was joined by her 97-year-old husband Prince Philip, making a jovial rare public appearance after his retirement in 2017. The sovereign's grandson Prince Harry, who married Meghan in the chapel on May 19 last year, also attended. The couple's first child, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, was born on May 6 and both mother and son skipped Saturday's ceremony. Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie married wine merchant Jack Brooksbank at the chapel in October. Windsor arrived at the chapel in a claret-coloured vintage car, accompanied by her father. She .
Punjab tourist dies paragliding in HP's Kullu
A tourist from Punjab died in a paragliding mishap in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Saturday, police said. Paragliding pilot Ranvir Singh, from Barua village here, was injured in the incident. The deceased was identified as Amandeep Singh, a resident of phase two in Punjab's Mohali district, said Kullu Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri. "Amandeep, along with friend Sristhi Sindhi, was visiting Solang Nullah in Kullu district. Amandeep and Ranvir were taken to Mission Hospital where Amandeep succumbed to his injuries. Ranvir is receiving treatment," the SP said.
Australian conservative PM hails 'miracle' election victory
Australia's conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison praised "quiet Australians" for delivering his party a "miracle" election victory Saturday after his Labour challenger conceded defeat. Morrison had entered the election as an underdog, but after a hard-fought campaign defied the odds to extend the Liberal-National coalition's six-year rule. "I have always believed in miracles!" he told jubilant supporters in Sydney.
Five women of family killed as car falls into gorge
Five women of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in fell into a gorge near here, police said Saturday. The accident took place Friday night, police said. "The mishap occurred when the family of Mahesh Gupta, a resident of Kakarhati, was returning from Satna. Gupta, who was behind the wheel, lost control over the vehicle near a culvert on Panna-Kakarhati road and it fell into a gorge," Panna Kotwali police station in-charge Arvind Kujur said. Four women of the family- Munni Gupta (50), Anju Gupta (40), Jyoti Gupta (35) and Baddi Gupta (35)- died on the spot, while another member- Puja Gupta- died while she was being taken to a hospital in Rewa, he said. Manoj Gupta, who suffered injuries in the accident, was undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said.
Prince William says Diana's death was 'pain like no other'
Prince William has spoken candidly about the death of his mother, Princess Diana, describing his bereavement as a "pain like no other pain." Speaking in a BBC documentary on mental health, William also says that his time working as an air ambulance pilot gave him the impression that death was just "around the door," and the thoughts had become a problem until he spoke with someone. The comments were part of a discussion about personal struggles that William shared with soccer stars Peter Crouch, Thierry Henry, Danny Rose, Jermaine Jenas and England's manager Gareth Southgate. Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry, have championed the cause of addressing mental health issues, hoping their frank admissions on their own struggles will encourage others in need to seek help.
18-yr-old-girl found murdered at her residence in Haryana
An 18-year-old girl was found murdered at her residence in Haryana.The incident was reported on Friday after the victim's brother found his sister, identified as Liza, lying in a pool of blood after he returned home from school in the evening."My wife and I were at work. Our neighbours called me and informed that my son is crying in front of our house. I rushed home and found my daughter's body lying on the floor soaked in blood," Bhagwandas, victim's father, said.Station House Officer (SHO) Yogendra told ANI, "As per the information received, the girl has been killed by an unidentified man with a weapon at her residence. We will get to know what kind of a weapon was used to assault her once the autopsy is done."A case has been registered on the basis of the complaint filed by the victim's father, he added.Further investigation is underway.
Hero dog saves buried baby in northeastern Thailand
An attentive dog in northeastern Thailand is being hailed as a hero after finding and saving an infant allegedly buried in a field by his teenage mother, police said Saturday. The newborn was lying under a layer of dirt near a farm in the Chumpuang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province but was found the same day -- May 15 -- by a curious canine named Ping Pong. The dog dug around the area and began barking, alerting his owner a cattle herder, who went to the site. "I don't think it was long after his mother buried him before the dog found him," case officer Panuvat Udkam told AFP. He added that the boy was healthy, was recovering in hospital, and was so young he had not been named yet. The teenage mother was charged with attempted murder and abandonment of children. Officer Panuvat said the suspect was 15 years old and had tried to dispose of the child because she was afraid her parents would get angry. "So after she delivered the baby by herself she buried it," he said. Local media
Dalit man turns toilet into home after cyclone razes house to
A dalit man in Odisha's Kendrapara district has been living in a toilet allotted to him under the Centre's flagship programme Swachh Bharat Mission after cyclone 'Fani' razed his kutcha house to ground, officials said. The cyclone hit the district on May 3. Rendered homeless, Khirod Jena (58), a landless daily wage earner in Raghudeipur village, has been living in 7 feet x 6 feet toilet along with spouse and two grown up daughters. "The cyclone destroyed my house. But the pucca toilet was saved. I have nowhere to go. The toilet allotted to me two days back has become by shelter house. I do not know how long we will be staying here," Jena said. Stating that the cyclone has completely shattered his life, Jena said he has no resources to rebuild the house and is left with no other option but to wait for cyclone restoration grants for the house rebuilding. "Till officials award me cyclone damage compensation, the toilet will continue to be my house. With toilet being ...
It's a grumpy day. Internet's favourite Grumpy Cat is no more
Internet sensation and meme inspiration, Tardar Sauce aka the Grumpy Cat passed away at the age of seven at her home in Phoenix, Arizona.In a post on Instagram, the official Grumpy Cat handle posted that the beloved cat died on May 14 after a urinary tract infection.Grumpy Cat was the internet's favourite cat and her grumpy yet hilarious expression was an inspiration for various memorable memes."We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat," Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy Cat's owner, said according to CNN.Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar Sauce, had feline dwarfism. This, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial features and small size.She became an internet celebrity in September 2012, when Tabatha's brother Bryan posted photos showing her in all her disgruntled glory on Reddit.Grumpy Cat became such a cultural phenomenon that she inspired art projects, perfumes, merchandise, Skechers shoes, comics and even a "Grumppuccino" coffee.At the .
Bajaj Finserv offers insurance cover to local train passengers
Bajaj Finserv Friday said it has launched a specialised insurance cover for passengers travelling in local trains in country's financial capital Mumbai. The travellers will get an insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh against a payment of Rs 399 per annum, an official statement said. The 'Mumbai Local Train Cover' insurance policy was introduced through lending arm Bajaj Finance, and will provide coverage in case of mishap during a train journey, it said.
India sets Guinness World Records of 'largest laundry lesson'
With 400 young Indian men participating across the country to learn laundry lessons to share the responsibility of cleaning clothes along with the female members of their homes, India achieved the Guinness World Records certificate for the largest laundry lesson on Friday.
Meghan gave birth in London hospital: certificate
Prince Harry's wife Meghan gave birth at a private hospital in London earlier this month, their son's birth certificate revealed, according to British media on Friday. The arrival of the couple's first child Archie was shrouded in secrecy, with newspaper reports indicating the 37-year-old former US actress had wanted a home birth at their residence in Windsor, west of London. However, the certificate confirmed the place of birth, in the early hours of May 6, as the Portland Hospital in central London, the Press Association news agency said. The document listed the baby's full name as Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. It also detailed Meghan's occupation as "Princess of the United Kingdom". The Portland facility claims to be the only private hospital in Britain dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, offering "world-class" maternity care. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke with recent royal tradition in the choice. Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate had ...
Happy in personal, professional space: Arjun Kapoor
Actor Arjun Kapoor is currently in a "very happy space" in his personal and professional life. He says speculation around his wedding is understandable as his peers are now happily married.
