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Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' sells 10 million copies
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama's memoir "Becoming" has sold over 10 million copies globally to date and is on track to becoming the most successful memoir in modern publishing history.
Avicii's family launches mental illness and suicide-prevention foundation in his memory
Ahead of Avicii's first death anniversary, the DJ-producer's family has announced a mental illness and suicide-prevention foundation in his memory. The Swedish recording artiste, born as Tim Bergling, was found dead in his hotel room in Oman, Muscat on April 20, 2018. The initiative, titled 'The Tim Bergling Foundation', will initially focus on supporting people and organisations working in the field of mental illness and suicide prevention," the announcement read as quoted by Variety. The family noted in the statement that the foundation will also be active in climate change, development assistance, nature conservation and endangered species. "Tim wanted to make a difference. Starting a foundation in his name is our way to honour his memory and continue to act in his spirit," the statement further read. The "Wake Me Up" hitmaker passed away aged 28.
Noted Malayalam writer Ashitha dead
: Renowned Malayalam writer, Ashitha, who portrayed the inner pangs and feelings of women through her touching stories and poems, passed away at a private hospital here in the wee hours of Wednesday. Ashitha, 63, was battling cancer for some years, family sources said. The writer, who was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday morning after her health worsened, breathed her last in the wee hours, they said. Born at Pazhayannur in Thrissur on April 5, 1956, Ashitha had created her own space among women writers of Malayalam through her unique writing style and selection of topics for stories. An author of over 20 books, Ashitha had tried her hand at poetry, children's literature and translation besides short stories. Her notable works include 'Mazhameghangal', 'Oru Streeyum Parayathath', 'Vismaya Chhihnangal,' 'Apoorna Viramangal,' and 'Ashithayude Kathakal'. She had been a recipient of several prestigious honours including the state Sahitya Akademi Award, Lalithambika ...
Former Maharashtra shuttler Nabar dies
Former Maharashtra badminton player Ramesh Nabar died following a prolonged illness in Pune, family sources said on Wednesday. "Ramesh Nabar died at a private hospital in Pune on Tuesday and his funeral was also held. He breathed his last following a prolonged illness," Ramesh's brother Subhash told PTI over phone. Nabar was 69 and is survived by his wife and children. In his playing days, Nabar was a doubles specialist and teamed up with Satpal Rawat and the two were a force to reckon with. According to Subhash, Nabar won two bronze medals in the World Veterans Championship held in Malmo, Sweden in 1996. Former international shuttler Pradeep Gandhe condoled his demise and remembered Nabar as a talented player.
Viral prank getting Twitter users kicked out of app
Ahead of the upcoming April Fool's Day, a prank going viral on the micro-blogging site Twitter is getting users kicked out of the platform for being "underage" to be on the platform.
Malayalam writer Ashita passes away
Well-known Malayalam writer and poet Ashita passed away at the age of 63 here at a private hospital in Thrissur on Wednesday.After fighting a prolonged battle with cancer, Ashita breathed her last at 12:55 am.The celebrated short story writer was born on April 5, 1956, in Thrissur. She had pursued her graduation and post graduation in English Literature from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.As many as twenty books including poems, translations and children's literature were published on Ashita's name. Some of her noted works include 'Apoorna Viramangal, 'Vismaya Chhihnangal and Ashithayude Kathakal.Ashita has been the recipient of several awards including the prestigious Padmarajan Award - Thathagatha (2000), Lalithambika Antharjanam Award (1994) and Edaserri Award (1986).
NZ police probe mosque attack links after man dies in stand-off
Christchurch police launched an urgent investigation Wednesday to find out whether a man who died after an early morning stand-off with armed officers had links to mosque attacks which killed 50 people. Police raided the 54-year-old man's home on Tuesday night and found a cache of firearms after receiving a tip-off from the public about "suspicious behaviour". They stopped the man in his car in the Richmond Park area, just outside central Christchurch, and began negotiations that lasted for about three hours. Police eventually approached the vehicle and found the man critically injured with a stab wound that soon claimed his life. They did not explain how he got the wound. They said there were no firearms in the vehicle, which was also cleared by explosives experts. "A high priority investigation is underway to determine whether or not the deceased man posed a threat to the community," police said. With the South Island city on alert after New Zealand's gun massacre less than two ...
Justin Bieber denies he married Hailey to get back at Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber had the sharpest reply to a social media troll who claimed that he just married Hailey Baldwin to get back at Gomez.The American singer posted a screenshot of a long comment he wrote to one of his followers who tweeted that he just married Baldwin to get back at Gomez."Stop sending Hailey and I these messages. If you love me, screenshot this and repost everywhere," he captioned the image.In the comment, Justin wrote, "You are immature the fact that you have an account dedicated to dissing my wife and it is absolutely absurd why would I dedicate my whole life to someone in marriage to get back and my ex, anyone who believes this is mean spirited or 10 years old or younger because a logical person doesn't talk or think this way u should be ashamed of yourself really.""I absolutely loved and love Selena she will always hold a place in my heart, but I am head over heels in love with my wife and she is absolutely the best thing that has ever happened to me period," said ...
37 nominations for lone LS seat filed, 11 for bypoll
: A total of 37 nominations for the lone seat in Puducherry for the Lok Sabha elections and 11 nominations for the Thattanchavady bypolls have been filed so far. Tuesday was the last date for the filing of nominations for the election and the bypoll are to be held simultaneously on April 18. The bypoll was necessitated for the Thattanchavady seat after the sitting AINRC legislator Ashok Anand was convicted in November last year by a special CBI court here in a disproportionate assets case. Scrutiny of nominations relating to both the Lok Sabha and the byelection would be held Wednesday while March 29 is the last date for withdrawal of nominations.
49 nomination papers in UP for 1st phase rejected
Forty-nine nomination papers for the first round of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh were declared invalid on Tuesday, officials said.
Doing things differently this time for Hero Indian Open: Kapur
Indian golfer Shiv Kapur will be banking on his experience of playing at the DLF Golf and Country Club here to come up with a good show at the Hero Indian Open, commencing on Thursday. In spite of missing the cut in the last two years, Kapur is confident of doing well this time around by implementing a different strategy. "I missed the cut the last two years, so I will obviously be doing things differently. Tee to green I've played it well the past two years, just hasn't been able to do well on the greens. This year the greens are playing quite different so my focus this time around is to try and focus more on the greens. "The more you play this course you just learn where to miss it. It's the kind of golf course where you can get quite defensive just knowing there is trouble everywhere and you have to confront it. Visually it's a very intimidating golf course but the actual landing area is quite generous," said the 27-year-old. Kapur still remembers fondly how he used to carry the ...
President Kovind discusses issues of mutual interest with Croatian counterpart
President Ram Nath Kovind and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic on Tuesday held a wide range of discussion on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to expand the economic relations between the two nations. Kovind is in the European country as part of his three-nation visit to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile to further strengthen bilateral ties between India and the three countries. "President of India and his counterpart in #Croatia @KolindaGK held wide range of discussions on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to expand their economic relations," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Ravish Kumar tweeted. He also offered a bust of Gandhiji to the European nation to mark the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of the Mahatma. "Remembering Mahatma in Croatia! To mark the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of celebrations of Mahatma, #PresidentKovind offered a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to #Croatia! @KolindaGK," Kumar ...
Croatia honours President Kovind with highest civilian award
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday was honoured with Croatia's highest civilian award -- the Grand Order of the King of Tomislav. Kovind is in the European country as part of his eight-day three-nation visit to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile to further strengthen bilateral ties between India and the three countries. "President of India honoured with highest civilian order in #Croatia! During his State Visit to Croatia #Presidentkovind is honoured with Grand Order of the King of Tomislav, the highest award of Croatia. #Presidentkovind dedicated it to India-Croatia friendship! @KolindaGK," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Ravish Kumar tweeted. The civilian order is awarded to heads of state for their important contribution towards the development of state relations between Croatia and their respective countries. Kovind, who is the first-ever Indian head of state to visit Croatia, was earlier accorded a ceremonial welcome here. He is in the European nation from March 25 to March .
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Toxic gas from septic tank kills 6 in Tamil Nadu
Six persons died of asphyxiation near here on Tuesday within minutes after inhaling toxic gas that emanated from a septic tank, police said.
Sacked Rajasthan IPS officer says he will contest LS polls from Barmer
Former IPS officer Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary, who was dismissed recently by the Rajasthan government, said Tuesday that he would contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Barmer parliamentary constituency. "I have analysed seven seats in the western Rajasthan and have decided to contest from the Barmer parliamentary constituency. I have been the Superintendent of Police in Jaisalmer and understand the dynamics well," Chaudhary told reporters in Barmer. The former IPS officer said he will file nomination on April 8. He said issues like women's safety and employment opportunities for the youth would be his priorities. Chaudhary (44) had moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) challenging the state government's order dismissing him. The CAT had issued notices to the state government and the Centre in the matter. He was dismissed on March 6 for allegedly having an extramarital relationship, which, as per his dismissal order, violated rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Conduct) ...
Charu Asopa joins cast of 'Vikram Betaal...'
Actress Charu Asopa will play Nayantara, who is both negative and positive, in Peninsula Pictures show "Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha".
Anger as wartime memorial in Malaysia calls Japanese troops 'heroes'
A newly restored World War II memorial in Malaysia sparked anger and calls for its demolition Tuesday after a sign described three Japanese soldiers honoured as "heroes". The Japanese occupation of Southeast Asia in the early 1940s was marked by brutality, and bitter memories still linger even after Tokyo made reparations and built friendships with its former enemies since the war. Funded by Japan, Malaysian authorities restored the long-neglected stone monument built in 1941 in Alor Setar, capital of the northern state of Kedah, in a bid to bolster tourism. It was originally built by the Japanese in honour of three soldiers who were killed while securing a strategic bridge to cut off British and Allied troops. However, a sign that accompanied the restored monument inaugurated last week bore the title: "History Of Three Japanese Heroes Who Conquered The Alor Setar Bridge". Lim Swee Bok from the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) on Tuesday led some 15 supporters to the Japanese ...
Decision shocking but I stand with party: Tejaswini Ananth Kumar on being denied BJP ticket
After having been denied Lok Sabha ticket from South Bengaluru parliamentary constituency, late Union Minister Ananth Kumar's wife Tejaswini said that she was shocked but will stand by the party's decision since the nation comes first.BJP has fielded 28-year-old Tejasvi Surya as its candidate from the seat despite the fact that the seat was represented by Ananth Kumar since 1996. He passed away on November 12 last year after battling with pancreatic cancer."It is shocking to all of my supporters and also to me. At the same time, I have been telling them and to myself that it is very important to show that we are a party with a difference. This is the time to show our maturity and to work for the country. Let's not think of small things and our bigger goal is nation first," Tejaswini told ANI.On being asked that her supporters are not happy with the decision, she said: "I have convinced them. They will work for the party. We all want Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi again.
Chung opens up about decision to freeze her eggs
Actress Jamie Chung, who turns 36 next month, has frozen her eggs so that she can take the pressure off becoming a mother.