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Miley Cyrus shows off her pre Met Gala preparations

Met Gala 2019, one of the most awaited fashionable event where fans will get an opportunity to catch a glimpse of their favourite celebrity in the star-studded event. The actors are also leaving no stone unturned to start prepping up for the event. Miley Cyrus posted pictures of her workout session to express her excitement.The 'Don't Dream it's Over' singer posted a series of pictures on her Instagram story to express her motivation for the event. In one of the pictures she wrote, "Pre Met Workout w bae," while she captioned the second picture as, "Ugh Hard to sleep. Toooo stoked for MET, tomorrow!"In one picture, the pop singer posted a mirror selfie of her workout session while in the second one; Miley can be seen tired and relaxing for MET.Not just the singer, Lady Gaga also posted a picture of her Pre-Met Gala dinner dress.Showing off her gorgeous outfit for the evening, Gaga posted a series of pictures on her Instagram account.She paired the look with a black vertical fascinator

Thai king wrapping up coronation with public audience

Thousands of Thais gathered around Bangkok's Grand Palace on Monday in hopes of getting a glimpse of King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he wraps up three days of coronation ceremonies with appearances before the public and the diplomatic corps. Vajiralongkorn succeeded to the throne after the 2016 death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for seven decades, but it wasn't until Saturday's formal coronation that he was established as full-fledged monarch with complete regal powers based on the Southeast Asian nation's traditions. People began lining up early Monday so they could be scanned by a metal detector and get close to the throne hall balcony where the king was later to appear. Large video screens were placed nearby so those unable to make their way to the front could watch the proceedings. It was not certain whether the king would speak. The diplomats were to have an audience with the king afterward. Though Thailand has had a constitutional monarchy since 1932, when a ..

Maha woman burnt to death by kin, husband battles for life

A woman and her husband were set ablaze allegedly by her father and relatives in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district as they were opposed to the couple's marriage, police said Monday. While the woman died of burn injuries at a Pune hospital on Sunday, the man is battling for life with over 40 per cent burns, an official said. Terming it an honour killing, Inspector Vijaykumar Botre of Parner tehsil here said Mangesh Chandrakant Ranasing (23) and his wife Rukmini Rama Bharathiya (23) were set ablaze as they married despite being from different castes. The incident happened on May 1 in Nighoj village, 60 kilometres from the district headquarters, he added. "Ranasingh, a construction worker and Rukmini got married in November last year against the wishes of her parents. On April 28, she came to Nighoj village to meet her parents. On May 1, Mangesh came to take her to their marital home," Botre said. However, her father Rama Bharathiya, her uncle Surendrakumar and maternal ...

Indian crew The Kings wins 'World of Dance'

The Kings, a hip-hop dance crew from Mumbai, has found international glory with their victory on American reality television show "World of Dance", taking home a cash prize of $1 million.

Shilpa Shetty to launch celebrity fitness app

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra is all set to launch her own holistic wellness application. Shilpa said her aim is to help people in leading a healthy and fit life. "I realised a lot of people need help and direction and information and ask me how I do it, hence I decided to put all this into my app with my experience and the help of the best experts in the business to help you workout in the comfort of your home with no equipment or expensive gym memberships from beginner to advanced athlete we have plans specifically made for all levels," the 43-year-old actor said in a statement. The app also has yoga and meditation programmes to relax and rejuvenate the mind. "Shilpa Shetty" app is available on iOS from May 6 and on Android from June 8.

Intimate proposal: New Zealand leader, partner, police, dog

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday joked that her partner's marriage proposal was an intimate moment with just the two of them, a police protection officer, a couple of locals and a dog that tried to eat chocolate her partner had brought with him. Ardern was speaking publicly for the first time about her engagement to her longtime partner Clarke Gayford over the Easter break in the town of Mahia. She said she taken by surprise by Gayford's question and the couple has yet to make any wedding plans. Reporters on Friday noticed Ardern wearing a ring on her middle finger, a variation from the traditional ring finger, and her office later confirmed the couple was engaged. Ardern said the ring belonged to Gayford's grandmother. "So I have not been trying to hide our news from anyone," she said. "It simply doesn't fit on the right finger, so that's why it's sitting in the middle." Ardern and Gayford have a 10-month-old daughter, Neve. Ardern became just the second elected

It ain't all roses: Kylie Minogue on fame

Pop star Kylie Minogue says being famous is not a cake walk and the celebrity status comes with a lot of "work, graft and insecurity". The "Love at first sight" singer said success at times has a negative impact but it is important to stay strong. ''(It) takes a lot of work, graft and insecurity - not always what the wrapped-up end product looks like. There have been times when I've thought, 'I just can't.' But you've got to take the knocks because they're always coming. It ain't all roses. But maybe otherwise it wouldn't be as sweet in the end," Minogue told The Sunday Times Style magazine. After spending four decades in the entertainment industry, the singer is still in no mood to slow down. "I don't know how much time I've got before my showbiz hips and knees start to protest. They'll be like, 'You've been treading those boards for a long time, we think you should slow down a bit.' I keep threatening my team that I'm going to retire," she added.

There can't be another Pammi or Dev: Sangita Ghosh

Actress Sangita Ghosh says she is very attached to "Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand", which premiered in 2001, and that she is sure there can't be another Pammi or Dev -- characters played by her and Varun Badola in the popular show.

'Long live the King!' Thai monarch carried in grand coronation procession

Flanked by royal guards marching to a steady drumbeat, Thailand's newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn was carried on a gilded palanquin through the streets of old Bangkok Sunday, in front of crowds who shouted "long live the king!" The monarch, Rama X of the Chakri dynasty, wore a bejewelled robe and a dark broad-brimmed hat with white feathers, on the second of three days of coronation ceremonies. The seven-kilometre procession brought the public into close proximity with the 66-year-old monarch for the first time, two years after he ascended the throne in an increasingly assertive reign. "When we looked at our king, he looked very smart and very great," Bangkok resident Donnapha Kladbupha told AFP, noting that he smiled. Fronted by riders on white horses, the slow-moving procession started around 5pm (1000 GMT) at the grand palace as trumpets blared, soldiers shouted commands and cannons fired a 21-gun salute. As night fell the king stopped to pay homage at several Buddhist ...

Rahul Gandhi is highly educated, intelligent, says Pitroda

Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda Sunday said party chief Rahul Gandhi was "very educated and intelligent" and that the country needed young leaders like him. He hit out at the BJP for personal attacks on opposition leaders, including Gandhi, who is often dubbed "pappu" on social media by the saffron party's supporters. "I have great confidence in Rahul, contrary to what BJP has been saying against him for the last ten years. He is not pappu. He is a highly educated, intelligent young man and India needs such young leaders," Pitroda, also Indian Overseas Congress chief, told reporters. The 77-year-old technocrat said "I have worked with Rahul's grandmother (Indira Gandhi) and his father (Rajiv Gandhi). I have also spent a lot of time with Rahul on discussions on how to take country forward." Pitroda added that the country needed leaders well- versed in technology than those who are equipped with "jumlas" (poll rhetoric).

Kylie wonders what having kids might have been like

Singer Kylie Minogue says she wonders what having children might have been like after her breast cancer battle ruined her chances of being a mother.

Veteran CPI leader and former MP Duti Krushna Panda dies

Veteran CPI leader and former Lok Sabha member Duti Krushna Panda died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar due to old age related problems on Sunday, family sources said. He was 97 and was survived by three sons and three daughters. He was admitted in the hospital for treatment due to his old age ailments some days back, the sources said. Panda was elected to Lok Sabha from Bhanjanagara Parliamentary Constituency (presently Aska) in 1971. He was also elected to the state assembly from Aska seat in 1990. He was actively associated with several trade unions and was the founder president of Odisha Anganwardi Workers' Association. Panda was state secretary and president of CPI and AITUC, respectively. He was also the president of Ganjam district sugar growers' association. Apart from politics, Panda had authored several books. Panda's mortal remains was brought to his residence at Aska for cremation. Several leaders paid tribute to him at the CPI office at Bhubaneswar.

Newly-crowned Thai king carried in elaborate royal procession

Thailand's newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn was carried by soldiers on a gilded palanquin through the streets of Bangkok Sunday, in front of crowds who craned to witness the historic event. The king, Rama X of the Chakri dynasty, wore a bejewelled robe and broad-brimmed hat with a feather on the second of three days of pageantry and royal splendour. The 7-kilometre procession brings the public into close proximity with the 66-year-old monarch for the first time, two years after he ascended the throne in an increasingly assertive reign. It started around 5pm (1000 GMT) at the grand palace in Bangkok's old quarter as trumpets blared, soldiers shouted commands and cannons fired a 21-gun salute. Thais wearing yellow shirts -- the royal colour -- and carrying hats and umbrellas to protect against temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius filled the streets outside with many clutching portraits of Vajiralongkorn and shouting "Long live the King! "It may be my first and last chance to ..

Akshay Kumar is 'doer,' he doesn't need to explain to anybody: Anupam Kher

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher on Sunday came out in defence of Akshay Kumar, who had posted about his Canadian citizenship following the backlash on social media after he did not cast vote during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.Anupam advised Akshay to refrain himself from giving explanations to people and also stated that he doesn't need to prove his loyalty towards his country."Dear Akshay Kumar! Have been reading about you explaining to certain people about your loyalty to our country. Stop it! Their real profession is to make people like you & me feel defensive for talking in favour of India. You are a doer. You don't need to explain to anybody," Anupam tweeted.On Friday, Akshay took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Really don't understand unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport. It is also equally true that I have not visited Canada in the last seven years. I work in India, and pay all .

Crowds brave heat for first procession by new Thai king

Crowds of Thais eager to witness history filled roads around the grand palace Sunday waiting under a scorching sun for newly-crowned King Rama X to emerge on a golden palanquin for a procession through Bangkok's historic heart. Wearing yellow shirts -- the royal colour -- and carrying hats and umbrellas to protect against temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, they inched through security checkpoints, many clutching portraits of the king. "It may be my first and last chance to see this," 57-year-old street Nattriya Siripattana told AFP of the first ceremony of its kind in 69 years. "I'm afraid of the heat but it won't stop me." The three-day coronation, which started Saturday, is the first since Vajiralongkorn's adored and revered father was crowned in 1950 and most Thais have never seen the elaborate show of pageantry and ritual. The highlight of Saturday's sombre ceremonies was the King's anointment with holy water, before he placed the 7.3 kilogramme golden tiered crown on his ..

Kim Kardashian shares an adorable picture of her kids

Kim Kardashian is overflowing with love for her children and her latest Instagram post is proof.As she counts down the days before the arrival of her fourth baby with husband Kanye West via surrogate, the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star shared an adorable picture of her two youngest kids, 3-year-old son Saint and 15-months-old daughter Chicago on the photo-sharing application.The soon-to-be mother captioned the love-filled post, "My babies are my life!!!!"In the still, Kardashian's son sweetly leans in to kiss his younger sister on the cheek as the duo can be seen sitting next to each other on a couch. Saint can be seen wearing matching rose-coloured shorts and shirt set while Chicago is seen dressed in a simple white dress.Missing from the sweet sibling's photo was Kardashian's eldest daughter North (5), who got her own loving shout-out from her beloved mother a few days earlier.Praising her daughter's sense of style on Thursday, Kardashian revealed that she had a special pair

Britney Spears does 'yoga on the green'

Singer Britney Spears is slowly getting back into her routine after undergoing treatment in a mental health facility, and that means doing yoga, among other things.

Thailand's King grants titles to royal family members

Newly-coronated Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Sunday granted titles to members of the royal family during the second day of the three-day coronation ceremonies marking the third year of his reign.

Thai King Rama X set for first grand procession since coronation

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be carried on a golden palanquin through Bangkok's historic heart Sunday, a second day of coronation rituals which will bring the public up close to their powerful monarch. The Thai coronation that started Saturday was the first in 69 years, a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony where Vajiralongkorn was anointed with holy water and placed the tiered golden Great Crown of Victory on his head. Early Sunday, the king bestowed royal titles on family members who crawled to his throne as he sat next to his new Queen Suthida. Thailand's monarchy is wrapped in ritual, protocol and hierarchy all orbiting around the king, who is viewed as a demigod. In the afternoon, Vajiralongkorn will emerge from the palace as soldiers in conical red hats carrying tiered umbrellas and royal standards flank the hourslong procession. "I will be here to save a spot at 5 am," Kanha Kitvej, 80, told AFP the day before, as she watched soldiers march by the royal palace. But the scorching

Naomi Campbell never cared about fame

Naomi Campbell never cared about "fame" or "celebrity" at the height of her supermodel success.