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MJ's daughter Paris Jackson 'on the mend'

Model Paris Jackson, daughter of late pop star Michael Jackson, is "on the mend" and looking forward to her 21st birthday in April after a medical scare.

4 killed in car mishap in Telangana

Two couples were killed when their car rammed into a roadside tree after one of its front tyres burst in neighbouring Jagtial district, police said Tuesday. The mishap occurred Monday near Dharmaram village when Konduri Manohar of Kodimal village, his wife and in-laws were proceeding for a function. Manohar (56), who was driving the car, and Veeresham (78) were killed on the spot, Peddapalli Assistant Police Commissioner Venkata Ramana Reddy said. Veeresham's 70-year old wife succumbed to injuries at a hospital Monday while Manohar's spouse died Tuesday without responding to treatment, he added.

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering wins order for Coke Calciner Project in Sohar Industrial Estate, Oman

The contract scope includes selection of technology licensor, FEED & EPC for a 2 x 225,000 TPA plant of calcined coke from green pet coke.

Kanimozhi, BJP state chief, Karti Chidambaram file nominations

DMK leader M Kanimozhi, BJP Tamil Nadu unit chief Tamilisai Soundararajan, Congress' Karti Chidambaram were among prominent personalities who filed their papers Monday on the penultimate day of filing nominations for the April 18 Lok Sabha elections in the state. Among others to file their nominations were former union minister and DMK leader A Raja, H Raja of the BJP, AIADMK leader M Thambidurai, BJP's C P Radhakrishnan, S Thirunavukkarasar of Congress and E V K S Elangovan (Congress) and VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan. After filing her papers, Kanimozhi, who will lock horns with BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan in Thoothukudi, said "Thoothukudi is my choice because I have continuously worked there and know the situation there." Makkal Needhi Maiam's Kameela Naasar, wife of south Indian actor Naasar, AIADMK ally Puthiya Tamilagam founder K Krishnasamy also filed their nomination papers. BJP leader H Raja will be pitted against Congress' Karti Chidambaram in Sivaganga ...

Modi engaged with celebs to boost visibility: Study

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with celebrities across different fields effectively on social media in the run-up to the 2014 general elections to raise his visibility and further his electoral ambitions, as per a US study.

Prez Kovind arrives in Croatia on maiden state visit

President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Croatia on Monday on a four-day visit, becoming the first-ever Indian head of state to visit the country. He is accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind on the first leg of his eight-day three-nation visit to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between India and the three countries. Kovind was welcomed by Anamarija Kiriniae, Chief of staff from the Croatian President Office, on his arrival at Franjo Tudman International Airport at the Croatian capital of Zagreb. "#presidentkovind and First lady arrive at FranjoTudman International Airport #Zagreb #croatia on their first leg of visit to three countries State Visit. Ms Anamarija Kiriniae, Chief of staff from the Croatian President Office welcomed them along with other dignitaries," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Ravish Kumar tweeted. It is a first-ever state visit undertaken by President of India to Croatia and Bolivia, he said in another ...

Merck Foundation organized their 'First Health Media Training'

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized the first "Merck Foundation Health Media Training" on 20th March 2019 in Bujumbura, Burundi in partnership with Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother together with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Communication and Media to break the stigma around infertility in Burundi and the rest of Africa.The training program was a part of 'Merck More Than a Mother' community awareness Program and was organized for the first time in Burundi for local media representatives."I am delighted to initiate this important training session as I strongly believe that media plays a significant role to influence our society to create a cultural shift. It has the capacity and ability to break the stigma around infertility in the community", explained Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck More Than a Mother.The training was addressed by the First Lady of Burundi, ..

Anil, Sonam share throwback pictures on Sunita Kapoor's birthday

As Sunita Kapoor turns a year older today, her husband Anil Kapoor and daughter Sonam Kapoor wished her in the sweetest way possible.Anil dug out a truly-adorable throwback picture of himself and Sunita from when they were much younger and penned a heartfelt birthday message for her."This is what being young & in love looks like! Everyday of my life is made better because of her...Happy Birthday @kapoor.sunita! You are the reason for everything! Isn't she just flawless? I am so lucky! Love you," he wrote alongside the picture.Sonam also shared a priceless photo from the family archives, which features younger versions of the Kapoor siblings- Rhea, Sonam, and Harshvardhan with their beloved mother."There are no words for how much you mean to me. You have always been the ultimate role model, supporting me and helping me stand taller against whatever I may face in my life. It's your strength and grace that keeps this family so happy and we all love you for it. Happy Birthday Mom! ..

SC dismisses plea challenging constitutional validity 'triple talaq' ordinance

The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of an ordinance which makes the practice of instant 'triple talaq' a punishable offence. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dismissed a plea of a Kerala-based outfit and said it will not like to interfere. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance was first notified on September 19 last year, hours after the Union Cabinet had cleared it. Instant 'triple talaq', also known as 'talaq-e-biddat', is an instant divorce whereby a Muslim man can legally divorce his wife by pronouncing 'talaq' three times in one go. The ordinance making the practice of instant 'triple talaq' a punishable offence was issued for the third time in less than a year on February 21.

First Guatemalan Maya woman runs Los Angeles Marathon

When the starting gun sounded for the Los Angeles Marathon, Maria del Carmen Tun Cho felt like a winner already by becoming the first Guatemalan Maya woman ever to participate in one of the most important US sports events.

Prince Charles in Cuba on first royal visit

Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla have arrived in Cuba on their first royal visit to the country.

Brigitte Nielsen might have another baby

Singer Brigitte Nielsen, who is a mother of five children, says she would love to have another child in her life.

Miley Cyrus poses nude with dog

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus stripped naked to show love for dog Mary Jane.

KCR condoles Anasuya Devi's demise

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) on Sunday expressed his condolences on the demise of eminent folk artist, radio commentator Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi."Anasuya Devi is known to all as a radio commentator who participated in the freedom struggle and actively participated in the social activities," KCR said while conveying his condolences to her family members.Dr Anasuya Devi was a famous folk artist, music director, and writer. She was also a renowned harmonium player and recipient of Kala Prapoorna Award. She got her first gramophone recorded at the age of 8.Anasuya presented her talents in the august presence of eminent personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Sarvepally Radha Krishna, and others during the freedom movement.She composed and sang the famous patriotic song "Jaya Jaya Jaya Priya Bharathi" written by her uncle Devulapally Krishna Shastry. Her two books 'Bava Geetalu' and 'Compilation of Folk Songs' were released last

Dubai policeman promoted for rejecting bribe

Dubai Police have honoured and promoted a policeman after he turned down a promised monthly bribe of 50,000 dirhams (Rs 942,000 approx).

I am able and capable of answering back, says Shatrughan Sinha

After the denial of ticket from Patna Sahib, disgruntled BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday said that he was "able and capable" of answering back in "the same coin."BJP has replaced Sinha with Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Sinha had got elected for the Lok Sabha in 2009 and 2014 as well from Patna Sahib seat.Taking to his Twitter handle, Sinha said: "...What you and your people have done with me is still tolerable. I'm able and capable of answering your people back in the same coin. Remember Newton's third law...every action has an equal and opposite reaction. And I am capable of paying back..."Sinha has accused the BJP leadership of orchestrating the exit of LK Advani who was replaced by BJP president Amit Shah from Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the seat from where Advani got elected in the Lok Sabha polls."Your people have done was the most expected and awaited....orchestrating the departure of a most respected friend, philosopher, guide, father figure and ultimate leader of the .

Modi engaged celebrities to increase his Twitter visibility: Study

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar on Twitter to increase his visibility and help his electoral ambitions during the run-up to the 2014 general elections in India, according to a US study. Joyojeet Pal, associate professor at the University of Michigan, examined over 9,000 tweets from @narendramodi between February 2009 and October 2015 to research Modi's engagement with Indian public figures pre- and post-elections. Modi started tweeting in the year 2009 when he was among a very few leaders of India on a social media platform. By October 2012, he had over one million followers. At present, his account has over 46 million followers. During the early and mid-2000s, a series of public relations challenges plagued the outreach machine of Modi. Antagonistic live interactions with television commentators, made media appearances unpredictable, Pal said. "A number of mainstream films directly addressed the 2002 Gujarat riots and ...

Parrikar death: Goa minister orders probe into 'purification' ritual performed at Kala Academy

Minister for Arts and Culture Govind Gaude has ordered an inquiry into alleged purification rituals held at Kala Academy, where late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's body was kept for public homage."I have taken a strong note of some activities carried out in the Kala Academy premises as rituals today. I have ordered an inquiry into it. We cannot promote or patronise unscientific activities inside government buildings," Gaude said in a Facebook post.Parrikar, a senior BJP leader, died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63.A day after his death, Parrikar's mortal remains were kept at the Kala Academy here for public to pay their last respects before his last rites.

Inquiry ordered into 'purification' of place where Parrikar's body was kept

The Goa government has ordered an inquiry into reports that a "purification ritual" was conducted on Saturday at the state-run Kala Academy here, where the body of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar was kept. Art and Culture Minister Govind Gawade told PTI that he had ordered the inquiry after a section of the media reported that a purification ritual was carried out by some persons on the academy premises where Parrikar's mortal remains were kept on Monday before final rites. "I have taken a strong note of these activities.... We cannot promote or patronise unscientific activities in government buildings," Gawade said. Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday after battling a pancreatic ailment for a year.

Goa probing if site where Parrikar's body kept 'purified'

Amid claims on social media that "shuddhikaran" (purification) was conducted at the site where late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's body was kept in the government-run Kala Academy for public to pay last respects, Goa's Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude has ordered a probe into the matter.