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Kim Kardashian shares adorable post on mum Kris Jenner
Kim Kardashian showered her mother Kris Jenner with love in a beyond adorable post.Wishing Kris a happy Mother's Day, Kim shared a sweet post on her Instagram account that included a couple of cute pictures, in which the two look like twins.Kim praised her mother for everything that she has done for the entire family."To the best mom in the entire world, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for the being the best inspiration for all of your kids and showing us to work hard and love harder! I love you so much," she captioned the post.In one of the images, Kim and Kris look like nearly identical twins as they can be seen sporting platinum blonde hair and the same facial expression.In the second picture, Kim can be seen resting her head on her beloved mother's lap as they recline on a grey sofa.This Mother's Day was an especially important one for Kim and her husband Kanye West as the couple welcomed their fourth child on May 10, via surrogacy."He's here and he's perfect!" an excited Kim ...
Civil rights activist Irom gives birth to twin girls
Irom Sharmila, civil rightsactivist from Manipur, gave birth to twin baby girls at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday. Doctors at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, where Sharmila gave birth on Mother's day, said the babies and the mother were in good health. "It was a C-section (Caesarean) because there were twin babies...Children are very cute and are in good health," Dr Sripada Vinekar told PTI. Sharmila was undergoing regular consultations at the hospital over the nine-months of her pregnacy. Regional director of the Hospitals, Nitin Nag, in a release said "Twin-1 was born at 9.21 am with the birth weight of2.16 kg and Twin-2 was born at 9.22 am with a birth weight of 2.14 kg. Parents have named the twins and Nix Shakhi and Autumn Tara. Both the babies and the mother are doing well." The 46-year-old Sharmila, who conducted a 16-year hunger strike demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur, married her partner Desmond Anthony Bellarnine ..
John Singleton's official send off planned at USC Alma Mater
Director John Singleton, who died on April 28, will get one last official send-off from his fans, friends and family at his graduation college.According to TMZ, the late famed director will have a big memorial celebration at USC on May 21 from 11-2 PM. The complete details are yet to be known, but things are still being worked out regarding celebrities who might turn up to speak or perform during the occasion. There are several prominent personalities who have already RSVP'd that they'll be there.A private funeral and celebration of life were held last week for John's closest friends and loved ones like Ludacris, Ice Cube, Tyrese, Maxine Waters, Ving Rhames and Jim Brown but, the USC event will be much larger, as reported by TMZ.The website was told that it's not going to be a total free-for-all for the public and it won't be super small like the funeral, but a few thousand invites will go out.The memorial will showcase Singleton's past work and pay homage to his life and ...
Bride escapes with lover, surrenders in Jharkhand
A newly wed woman escaped with her lover while on way to her husband's home and later surrendered before the police, here on Monday.
My words were insensitive: Constance Wu on her 'Fresh Off the Boat' remarks
Actor Constance Wu has revealed why she had reacted negatively after her show "Fresh Off the Boat" was renewed for a sixth season. The "Crazy Rich Asians" star, who shot to fame with her role of an enterprising Taiwanese-American parent in the show, said she felt disappointed because the show's renewal meant she would no longer be able to pursue another project that she was in talks for. Shortly after news of the renewal broke, Wu tweeted, "So upset right now that I'm literally crying. Ugh. F**k." When a fan responded by saying that it was "great news," she replied, No it's not. In a statement that she posted on Twitter, Wu has clarified that her initial negative response had nothing to do with "Fresh Off the Boat". "I love FOTB. I was temporarily upset yesterday not because I hate the show but because its renewal meant I had to give up another project that I was really passionate about. So my dismayed social media replies were more about that other project and not about FOTB," she ...
Mel B still having therapy for PTSD
Singer Mel B has revealed that she is still having therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the "traumatic" marriage to her former husband Stephen Belafonte.
Teen Kashmiri writer creates kingdom of dreams in her debut book
A 13-year-old girl from militancy-infested Tral area of Kashmir has a book to her name, a debut novel about a fantasy land -- the kingdom of dreams -- where humans have been replaced by cats. Touyiba binti Javaid's debut novel 'Luna Spark and the Future Telling Clock' has been published by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) and the young writer is on cloud nine. "The cultural academy has published the book. It is a moment of pride and happiness for me that my debut novel has been published. Some times it is hard to believe, given the media attention my book has received," Touyiba, a Class 7 student at Srinagar's DPS Athwajan school, said. The teen writer said she has been an avid reader of children's books since she was in Class 3. "I was very passionate about reading. I improved my reading skills over time and later on I also started to write," she said. Talking about her novel, Touyiba said "Luna Spark..." is a fictional work meant for ...
Priyanka Chopra celebrates her two 'supermoms'
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has fondly called her mother Madhu Chopra and her mother-in-law Denise Jonas "supermoms".
With fame came abuse & mental torture: RCB fangirl
Deepika Ghose, who became an overnight sensation after being spotted cheering for Virat Kohli's men in one of Royal Challengers Bangalore's games in the just concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) has said that life hasn't been the same for her since the video went viral. Disappointed at how she is now seen only as an RCB fangirl, Deepika said that there is definitely more to her personality.
Berlin to bury prisoners' tissue kept by Nazi-era doctor
More than 300 tiny pieces of human tissue from prisoners executed during the Nazi-era in Berlin will be buried on Monday, the media reported.
This Gujarat man had a lavish wedding, but no bride!
27-year-old Ajay Barot's wish was to have a grand wedding celebration, just like his cousin had. While his long-standing wish was fulfilled, his wedding had a missing element - a bride for the groom.Barot's family decided to fulfill the dream of their child by giving him a lavish wedding, but unfortunately, it was not possible for them to find a match for Ajay. Therefore, they decided to have the wedding without a bride but ensured that all Gujarati rituals and traditions were followed.A day before the wedding, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies were held, which was attended by close friends and relatives.Next day, Ajay was decked up in ethnic wear-- a golden sherwani, beautiful pink headgear and red and white rose garland. A grand wedding procession was held after the groom sat on a horse. Around 200 people, who were part of the procession, danced to the tune of Gujarati music and drum beats.The family arranged a feast for nearly 800 people in a community hall situated close to their ...
Hyderabad: 21 Sikh couples tie knot in mass marriage ceremony
A grand mass marriage ceremony of 21 Sikh couples was organised here on Sunday.The ceremony, which reportedly saw brides and bridegrooms coming from different parts of Telangana as well as from nearby states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, was held at the Guru Gobind Singhji Sports Ground in Hyderabad's Ameerpet region.While the brides decked out in brightly coloured traditional Punjabi attires, the grooms - adorning saffron 'pagris' (headgear) - were also dressed in ethnic Indian outfits.For the wedding ceremony, the 'Guru Granth Sahib' - the holy book of Sikhs - was duly installed at the venue. The rituals were completed with the couples encircling the holy book and taking blessings.Before the wedding, a 'baraat' (wedding procession) was also taken out from Gurudwara Sahib Ameerpet to the stadium.The mass ceremony was reportedly organised by Prabandhak Committee of Gurudwara Saheb and Sadh Sangat, Ameerpet. The organising committee had made all the necessary arrangements without ...
Mumbai Dabbawalas send their blessings for Prince Archie with a special gift
Ever since Prince Archie entered the world on May 6, he has been showered with love and wishes from across the world. Joining the list of well-wishers, Mumbai's famed Dabbawalas have sent a special gift for the royal baby.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were recently blessed with a baby boy, who they named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Ever since they gave the world a glimpse of little Archie, the baby has become the talk of the town.While social media is overloaded with messages for the prince of Sussex, Mumbai's Dabbawallas have sent their blessings with a special set of silver jewellery all the way to the United Kingdom."Prince Charles is our friend and has become a grandfather, so we've become grandfathers too. In Marathi culture, we present gifts to our grandchild," Subhash Talekar, the president of Mumbai Dabbawala Association, told ANI.Courtesy to their friendship with Prince Harry's father over the years, the Dabbawalas have celebrated ...
Trevor Engelson ties knot with Tracey Kurland
Trevor Engelson, Meghan Markle's ex-husband, tied the knot with Tracey Kurland on Sunday.This comes days after Markle gave birth to the royal baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.According to Fox news, Trevor wore a pink suit and loafers whereas the bride Tracey looked stunning in a two-piece gown. She wore her hair in loose waves and rocked an adorable black-and-white polka dot bow.Engelson started dating Tracey, a nutritionist and heiress, in 2017 and got engaged in June 2018, soon after Meghan married Prince Harry.The couple read their wedding vows in a low-key ceremony in Mexico."They wanted the weekend to be laid back and comfortable, something where their personalities really could shine. They thought of every detail and were making sure their guests had the best time. They were surrounded by all their favourite people and literally glowing," said a source.After spending seven long years together, Engelson married Markle in 2011.However, after two years, they divorced each .
Meghan, Harry release baby feet photo for US Mother's Day
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have released a photo of their newborn baby's feet to mark Meghan's first Mother's Day as a mom. The image posted Sunday on Instagram showed Meghan's hand cradling the feet of her son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, with a bed of spring flowers below serving as the background. The text reads: "Paying tribute to all mothers today - past, present, mothers-to-be, and those lost but forever remembered. We honor and celebrate each and every one of you." The post also included lines from a poem called "Lands" by Nayyirah Waheed: "my/mother/was/my first country;/ the first place I ever lived." Mother's Day was celebrated Sunday in the United States, Canada and many other countries. Britain's Mother's Day was on March 31 this year.
Quick-thinking police officers save life of choking baby
Two Rhode Island police officers are being praised for their quick actions that saved the life of a choking baby. Warwick Police Officers Brian Holleran and Anthony D'Abrosca were responding to another call in the Kohl's parking lot on Friday when they heard a woman calling for help. Police say the two officers rushed into the store and saw that the 16-month-old baby was choking. Holleran tells WJAR that he gave her a couple blows to the back and performed CPR. After the officer's actions, the baby was able to breathe again. Police say the baby was taken to the hospital and has made a full recovery. The baby's foster mother, Elaine Martinez, tells the TV station she thanks God the officers were there at that moment.
Mother's Day: B-Town celebs share memories, messages
Mother's Day on Sunday turned out to be an occasion for Bollywood celebrities to share heartfelt moments and memories of their mothers with their fans.
B-town celebs from Delhi step out to cast their vote
Polling for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls began on Sunday morning in 59 constituencies spread across in Delhi, West Bengal, UP, Jharkhand, Haryana, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. While the prominent B-town celebrities voted in Mumbai, some reached their hometown Delhi to cast their vote.Kick-starting the day by exercising their franchise, the B-Town celebrities arrived at their designated polling stations.Siddharth Malhotra, Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar were the ones to cast their vote in Delhi.Sidharth Malhotra who recently started shooting for his upcoming film 'Shershaah' took a quick break from his schedule to cast his vote in Delhi. The actor posted a selfie with an inked finger on his Instagram and wrote, "Took a quick break and came to Delhi for this. I've done my bit; it's time you do yours! Vote For India. This is the most important work that you would do today."Spotted next in the scorching heat was Swara Bhaskar posted a series of pictures where she can
Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav dies at 93
Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav died on Sunday at the age of 93. The veteran musician passed away after prolonged illness at his residence here in Chowkaghat. Yadav, who was famously known as 'Birha Samrat', was undergoing treatment at a city hospital and was discharged on Saturday. He took his last breath this morning, said a family member. Yadav was felicitated with Padma Shri award this year in the month of January, and was also honoured with Yash Bharti award by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Yadav. "Deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Padma Shri awardee Birha Samrat of Varanasi, Shri Hiralal Yadav. I had enquired about his health two days ago. His demise is an irreparable loss to the field of folk music. My thoughts are with his fans and family in this hour of grief," the PM tweeted.
Milind Soman's 80-year-old mom does push-ups
Milind Soman's Mother's Day wish to all women was extra special. He posted a video of his 80-year-old mother doing push-ups in a sari, and urged women to work towards being fitter as it is "never too late".
