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Meghan Markle joins UK royals to create new charity 'Fab Four'
Meghan Markle, the American actress and fiancee of Prince Harry, today made her working debut in London by joining forces with her husband-to-be's brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton to create what is being dubbed by the British media as a "Fab Four". Launched in 2011, the Royal Foundation was set up by William and Harry as the main vehicle to pursue their charitable and philanthropic interests. Kate became a formal member after her wedding to William in April, 2011 and Meghan will be enrolled as a patron after her wedding to Harry on May 19 at Windsor Castle. Meghan joined Harry, William and Kate at an event for their personal charity, the Royal Foundation, to set out the collective charitable vision of the younger royals. "We've all got that same passion to want to make a difference. For me it's very important to want to hit the ground running," Meghan said, adding that women's issues would be at the heart of her work with the foundation. "There is no better time
Beautiful soul gone too soon: Family mourns Sridevi's demise
The respect, affection and gratitude for Sridevi were evident on Wednesday as the nation bid a tearful adieu to the legendary actress, whose last rites were performed today in Mumbai.A statement by the Kapoors, Ayyappan and Marwah families read, "The past few days have been trying times for us as a family. Today, particularly, has been one of the hardest. We laid to rest a beautiful soul who has gone too soon. She leaves behind a legacy that is unique.""Let us all who loved Sridevi, envelope her two little ones, her life, as she often called them, with as much or more love than we gave Sri so that they can live their lives ahead with a little less ache in their hearts," it further read.They also requested the media to respect their privacy and give them "space to grief.""Let's help them remember their mother fondly and help them build a life and be what Sridevi had dreamt for them. We ask that you respect our privacy and allow us space to grieve. Sri lived her life with dignity and we
Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton twin in blue
At an event with Prince William and Prince Harry discussing charitable work done by the Royal Foundation Forum, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton made quite the stylish pair in blue.The Duchess of Cambridge wore a classic blue dress from one of her go-to maternity brands, Seraphine, featuring a two-button detail on the front.The style is appropriately named the "royal blue tailored maternity dress." She completed her look with a pair of navy suede heels.On the other hand, the 'Suits' actress, who partook in her first official royal event with her fiance Prince Harry and future in-laws, wore a navy blue trench dress made by American designer Jason Wu. She wore a multi-strap suede pumps from the popular Italian brand Aquazzara Casablanca.The Kensington Palace shared the moment on their official page on Twitter, writing, "TRH & Ms. Markle spoke to @TinaDaheley about the inspiration behind The Royal Foundation, the issues that are close to their hearts, and their ambitions for the ...
Mayawati to visit Chandigarh on March 15: Raju
Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati will visit Chandigarh on March 15 to address a rally of party workers, a BSP leader said today. Punjab BSP chief Rashpal Singh Raju said the rally was being held to commemorate the birth anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram. Raju claimed over five lakh workers from Punjab will take part in it. The rally will be a forerunner for the victory of BSP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls to make Mayawati the prime minister of the country, he remarked. Attacking rival parties, he said the country should be "ridden of divisive forces represented by Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress".
PG Electroplast commissions UF Toilet Seat manufacturing facility
Ties up with Kohler India for manufacturing these toilet seats in India
Hero MotoCorp update on its after-sales service offering - Hero Joyride Program
Achieves 'One Million Registrations'
JioTV wins 'Best Mobile Video Content' at Global Mobile Awards 2018
Reliance Jio Infocomm on Wednesday announced that the JioTV app has won the "Best Mobile Video Content" award at the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards 2018 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
Boney Kapoor wept inconsolably after Sridevi's death: Satish Kaushik
Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik says after the sudden demise of actress Sridevi, her husband and producer Boney Kapoor couldnt stop crying.
State honours for Sridevi's funeral as lakhs gather to bid farewell (Roundup)
Lakhs of people joined film stars and celebrities to bid adieu on Wednesday to the first lady superstar of India Sridevi, who was cremated here with state honours amidst outpouring of grief by her fans.
My dream is to become World number 1, says PV Sindhu
Ace shuttler PV Sindhu today said her dream is to become World No.1 and she is trying to reach the numero uno spot. Sindhu, who had achieved a career-best ranking of World No 2 few months ago, said when she started playing at the age of eight her first dream was to represent India. "When I started playing at the age of eight my dream was to play for India and that was the first dream. When I started playing for India that is when I thought someday I have to be (on) top of the world. "I am trying to be World No.1...Now my dream is to become World No. 1 and definitely it's in progress. I would want to see myself there," the Rio Olympics silver medallist said. Participating in an interaction with students and teachers during a promotional event organised at her alma materAuxilium High School here, Sindhu said her mother has been her inspiration. "She has always been there saying that 'do your best' and 'give your best' in whatever you do. Be brave and stay strong and all ..
Hamilton congratulates Mercedes AMG for Laureus award
Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton congratulated his team Mercedes-AMG Petronas for winning the 2018 Laureus World Sports Team of the Year award here.
Stan Lee says he is suffering from pneumonia
Comic book legend Stan Lee has said that he is battling from pneumonia. The 95-year-old Lee, who is best known for co-creating some of the iconic superheroes characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man and the X-Men, shared the news through an emotional video, reported TMZ. "Hiya heroes, this is Stan Lee. I haven't been in touch with you lately. I had a little bout of pneumonia I've been fighting, but it seems to be getting better," Lee said. "I want you all to know I'm thinking of you, of course I always think of the fans, and I hope you're all doing well, and I miss you all. I miss your enthusiasm, I miss all your notes, all your photos and emails and I want you to know that I still love you all," he added.
Trump nomination for Nobel Peace Prize possibly a fake
Has Donald Trump really been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? The Norwegian Nobel Institute said today it had filed a police report after receiving a seemingly fraudulent nomination for the US president. "We have good reason to believe that a nomination we received concerning Trump has been falsified," Nobel Institute director Olav Njolstad told AFP. He refused to provide further details, saying it was for the police to give more information. Each year, nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize must be submitted by January 31. Among those entitled to propose names are members of parliament and government, former laureates and some university professors. While the list of candidates is kept secret for at least 50 years, those who nominate are however allowed to disclose their choice. The Peace Research Institute of Oslo (Prio) said in early February that Trump's name was on the list. Like last year, Trump was nominated for his "ideology of peace by force" by an American who did not ...
State honours for Sridevi's funderal, procession is among largest recorded in Mumbai (Third lead)
Several lakhs turned up to join a long procession -- among the largest in recent times -- to mark the final journey of actress Sridevi which started near her residence to a crematorium in Vile Parle on Wednesday afternoon.
Former 'Bigg Boss' contestant in 'Ishq Mein Marjawan'
Arshi Khan of "Bigg Boss" fame will enter the show "Ishq Mein Marjawan" as part of a dance troupe at a Holi party.
Sushma Swaraj meets King Abdullah II of Jordan
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj met with King Abdullah II of Jordan and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties here on Wednesday.Ministry of External Affairs, Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar took to Twitter to inform about the meeting."Historical links getting stronger! EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on His Majesty @KingAbdullahII Ibn Al Hussein, King of #Jordan. Good conversation on strengthening ties across all sectors, specially in trade & investment, defence & security, tourism and people-to-people exchanges," he tweeted.King Abdullah II of Jordan, who arrived here on Tuesday for a three-day visit, along with a business delegation, was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.During this visit, "the two sides will discuss the entire gamut of bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest", said MEA.Apart from official talks by Prime Minister Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind will host a banquet in the King's honour on March 1.King
State honours for Sridevi's funeral, final journey begins
Thousands of fans joined a long procession to mark the final journey of veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi, which started from near her residence to a crematorium in Vile Parle this afternoon.
Egypt court sentences singer to 2 years over belly dancing
An Egyptian court has sentenced a little-known female singer to two years in prison over an online video it says "incites debauchery and immorality." The decision late yesterday against Laila Amer by the Giza misdemeanour court came on the same day that another court sentenced a famous Arab singer to six months in prison over comments she made that were interpreted as an insult to the Nile River. Amer's video showed her belly dancing and playing a downtrodden housewife complaining to her husband about his bossy mother. Unlike her famous contemporary Sherine Abdel-Wahab, she awaits her yet-to-be-decided appeal date in prison. The court issued lesser sentences of three and six months to members of the team that produced the video called "Bos Omak," a pun on a popular Arabic profanity.
Nation bids adieu to red sari-clad 'beautiful' Sridevi
Thousands of people, including celebrities and Bollywood personalities, mourned the death of actress Sridevi on Wednesday. Her mortal remains lay here in a glass casket as she looked "beautiful in a red sari", said veteran actress-politician Hema Malini who also paid her last respects to the late diva.
State honours at Sridevi's funeral, thousands mourn her
The Maharashtra government has decided to accord actress Sridevi full state honours at her funeral scheduled later on Wednesday afternoon, official sources said.
