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Jhulan Goswami to headline CSJC annual awards
Jhulan Goswami, the worlds highest wicket-taker in womens One-day Internationals; Sambaran Banerjee, Bengals Ranji Trophy winning captain and former national selector; and Sukumar Samajpati, former India winger and Maidan legend, will be among the recipients at the annual awards programme of the Calcutta Sports Journalists Club (CSJC), here on Tuesday.
Pink to stop posting about her kids on social media
Singer Pink has had enough with social media "mom-shaming", so much so that she has now decided to stop sharing her intimate family moments online.
Relatives endure grim screening to identify dead at Colombo morgue
Some hid their eyes, some collapsed in tears as gruesome images of victims from Sri Lanka's Easter massacre were projected on to a screen in front of distraught relatives at a Colombo morgue on Monday. The pictures of some of the 290 dead are disturbing, with faces battered and bodies missing limbs. A Roman Catholic priest and a Buddhist counterpart waited in the corner of the courtyard to intervene when one of scores of people in the audience recognised a mother, brother or child. Many of the dead from attacks on three churches and three luxury hotels have been taken to the government morgue and people queued in the heat to get into the heart-wrenching identification slideshow. Eighteen bodies were released on Monday morning after relatives recognised a victim from the gruesome images shown in a corner of the morgue courtyard. Identification is painstaking, physically and emotionally. Many badly mutilated bodies will only be identified with the DNA of relatives, officials ...
No rift with 'mentor' Raje: Jaipur's Diya Kumari
BJP candidate from Rajsamand Diya Kumari of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family is trying to mend fences with former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje after rumours that their differences and Raje's objection delayed the announcement of her name for the Lok Sabha elections.
Respect, love, protect: B-Town on Earth Day
On the occasion of Earth Day on Monday, several Bollywood celebrities including Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar took to social media to urge people to protect Earth and start caring for the planet for future generations.
Jaya Prada hits out at Azam Khan's son for his 'Anarkali' remark
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and actor-politician Jaya Prada on Monday hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan's son Abdullah for calling her 'Anarkali'.Talking to ANI, Prada said, "It is natural for a son to speak the same language as his father does. Abdullah has groomed in the atmosphere of his father Azam Khan, it was obvious for him to speak the same language. But I am very disappointed with Abdullah's statement who has grown in front of me. He is seeing Anarkali in me it is very unfortunate. It is very offensive and I condemn his statement.""It is not about only Jaya Prada but maybe he thinks of every woman as Anarkali," she added.Abdullah Azam Khan, who is also an SP leader, without taking Jaya Prada's name, said, "Humein Ali Bhi Chahiye, Bajrang Bali Bhi Chahiye Lekin Anarkali Nahi Chahiye." (We want both 'Ali' and 'Bajrangbali' but not 'Anarkali')The BJP leader further said, "I appeal to the people that I need respect, I am fighting for the respect of people, ...
Trinamool candidate Nusrat Jahan files nomination
Trinamool Congress celebrity candidate Nusrat Jahan on Monday filed her nomination for the Basirhat parliamentary constituency in West Bengal.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry moving to Africa?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may move to Africa for about three years for an international job involving the Commonwealth, charity work and helping to promote the UK, media reports suggest.According to The Sunday Times, as cited by E! News, Harry's advisers have been working on plans to establish a "bespoke" role for him and his wife abroad that would "combine some work on behalf of the Commonwealth along with charity work and a role promoting Britain."Though the discussions are at a nascent stage, the development comes as Meghan's due date inches closer."Discussions are at an early stage, but the plan is to find a new way of using their soft power abilities, most likely in Africa," a source told the outlet.'Buckingham Palace, however, has termed the report as 'speculative.'In a recent statement, it said, "Any future plans for the Duke and Duchess are speculative at this stage. No decisions have been taken about future roles. The Duke will continue to fulfil his role as Commonwealth
Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland arrives in London ahead of birth of Royal Baby
Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland has arrived in London as the Duchess of Sussex's due date is inching closer.Doria has flown all the way from Los Angeles to the UK ahead of the birth of her first grandchild, reported People.In a statement released by the Kensington Palace in October, Doria expressed happiness to the news of her daughter's pregnancy."Ms. Ragland is very happy about this lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild," the statement read.Doria, a social worker and yoga instructor in L.A., shares a very close relationship with her daughter and was the only member of Meghan's family to attend the royal wedding in May last year.Doria, who had visited Meghan and Harry in the months leading up to their wedding nuptials, was also by her Meghan's side for her first royal hosting event in September.She also joined Harry in accompanying Meghan to Kensington Palace for a celebration marking the publication of 'Together: Our Community Cookbook', which the .
Dog owners more likely to meet weekly exercise goals
Dog owners are estimated to be four times more likely than their peers to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, according to a study that highlights the role that dogs may have in helping to keep humans healthy. It is recommended that adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week. Dog ownership is expected to encourage physical activity, but it has been unclear whether this effect occurs in all members of a dog-owning household, or whether dog walking replaces other forms of exercise. Dr Carri Westgarth from University of Liverpool in the UK assessed the self-reported physical activity of 385 households. Dog owners walk more frequently and for longer periods than non-dog owners, according to the study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Moreover, dog walking in this population is undertaken in addition to, and not instead of, other physical activities. The effects of dog ownership on physical activity levels in the UK ...
My parents didn't emphasise gender norms: Lupita Nyong'o
Critically-acclaimed actor Lupita Nyong'o believes in challenging beauty norms and credits her parents for raising her as a confident individual. The Oscar winner, who has established herself as a trendsetter, said she was a tomboy growing up and never cared too much about her looks, reported People magazine. "I was a tomboy. My parents did not emphasise gender norms. I loved climbing trees and getting dirty outside. I also enjoyed playing tricks on my family I still do," she said in an interview with this year's Beautiful Issue, where she is named a Beauty of the Year. The "Black Panther" star also shared a piece of advice she would like to give to her 15-year-old self. "I would tell her to dance like no one was watching, enjoy boredom while she can and continue to stand for what she believes in. I would also tell her to listen to my mother and moisturise," Nyong'o said.
Media should give Nysa a break: Kajol
Actress Kajol has responded to the question of her daughter Nysa Devgn making a Hindi film debut by saying that media and other people should give her a break and some space.
Pragya's statement on Karkare despicable: Former DGs
Eight former Directors General of Police on Sunday condemned as "despicable and regrettable" BJP's Bhopal candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur's comment that it was her "curse" that led to the killing of police officer Hemant Karkare by terrorists.
Shimla biker retains 'King of Shivaliks' title
Shimlas intrepid biker David Kumar on Sunday scored his third win on the roll in the eighth edition of Hero MTB (mountain biking) Shimla and retained the 'King of Shivaliks title, event organisers said here.
Jennifer Lopez spends 'quality time' with Alex Rodriguez's daughter
Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez spent some quality time with her fiance Alex Rodriguez and his daughter Natasha.Rodriguez, the former New York Yankees player, shared a video on Instagram, where Lopez and Natasha can be seen having some good time and singing Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer'."Living on a prayer!! Happy Easter," Rodriguez captioned the video.In the video, Natasha can be seen strumming a Ukulele, while Lopez can be seen lying beside her. "I can do this for a living guys," Rodriguez mockingly says at the end of the video.Recently, Lopez expressed her love for Rodriguez's youngest daughter, Ella in her Instagram stories. "Love you Ella. Happy Birthday", wrote Lopez. Ella celebrated her birthday on Saturday.[{a751da9a-da9a-4a3e-bac3-16e4b1d4016d:intradmin/Jello_story.JPG}]Earlier, Rodriguez revealed he rehearsed for three days before popping up the big question to his lady love."I planned it for about six months. It was on a beach in the Bahamas. I had the ring but what was ...
Passion for police job drives man to play cop
: Passion for a police job drove a 29-year-old man, who was a B Tech dropout, to don the role of an assistant commissioner, but the bluff was called off by the Telangana police who apprehended the man here, police said Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a police team Saturday caught M V Ravichandra, who was moving about in Secunderabad by introducing himself as the assistant commissioner of police and deputy superintendent of police in the Intelligence wing, a press release from the police said. During interrogation, Ravichandra reportedly told investigators he had a passion for working in the police force and had claimed before his friends and neighbours he was selected as a DSP in 2012 and was since working in the Intelligence department, the release said. Fake police identity cards, police uniform and other incriminating material were seized from Ravichandras possession, it said. Ramachandra was once arrested in 2015 for beating up a person by impersonating as a DSP and ...
Happy birthday: Queen Elizabeth II turns 93 on Easter Sunday
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 93rd birthday, which this year coincides with Easter Sunday. The queen is marking Easter by attending a service with other senior royals at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London. Her birthday is marked this year by an unusual sunny spell that has sent flowers blooming on the extensive castle grounds. Sunday is the first of two birthday celebrations each year for the queen. She marks her official birthday in June with the Trooping the Color parade. The two-birthday tradition dates back more than 250 years, when it was instituted by King George II. Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She still maintains an active schedule, although she does not travel as often as she used to.
Kim Kardashian slams people criticising her for working with Donald Trump
Kim Kardashian has no time for criticism and she did not hold back on her viewers after facing backlash over working with US President Donald Trump.In June, last year, Kardashian commuted the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, who had been serving time in prison since 1996 for a first-time drug offense, reported E! News.Trump granted her clemency after Kardashian met him and spoke to him at the White House. 'The Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star later met Johnson after she was released on parole.Kardashian, who recently revealed that she is studying to become a lawyer, has continued to work for criminal justice reform. The 38-year-old star has maintained a relationship with the White House and is working with the officials to try to obtain more clemencies."So many people have would say to me, 'Don't go to the White House, your career will be over. Don't go there,' and I just kinda weighed the decision where it was like, to save a life, or to get maybe bad tweets about me or a ..
An honour if a team gives you these many roles: Imad Wasim
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Sunday said the expectation from him 'to perform several roles for the team' is a matter of pride and opined that 'a player should have the capability of adjusting to new roles.'"It is an honour if a team gives you these many roles. A player should have the capability to adjust to new roles. One day I have to contain, the other I have to pick wickets. I feel lucky that I have that ability because of which I can try to fit myself in many roles," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Wasim as saying.After making a comeback against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi, Wasim scored 281 runs from eight innings at an average of 93.66. Though he took five wickets in those matches, he was able to choke up the runs.The 30-year-old said his goal is to adapt to the various requirements of the team. "My role keeps on changing with the situation of the match. I have to get wickets when I bowl with the new ball. When I am using an older ball, I have to contain too, ...
Jodhpur cow ownership case reaches stalemate
Even after using different methods to determine the real owner of a cow, the Metropolitan Magistrate (MM) court in Jodhpur has failed in its attempt to solve the dispute.The judicature had ordered court commissioner Raj Kumar Chauhan to leave the cow on the road and check which direction it moves towards."The animal walked a few miles and stopped at the gate of one of the claimants. After a few minutes, the second claimant came and claimed that this animal often roams the streets and sometimes enters his house, also situated in the same lane," Chauhan told ANI."I have recorded the video of cow moving in the direction of one of the claimants. After the animal stopped in front of the gate of the man, the other claimant rushed to the spot and said that this does prove that the animal belongs to his rival. I will submit my report to the magistrate soon," he added."With the mutual decision, the cow has again been moved to the cow shelter," Chauhan mentioned.On April 12, the cow was ...
