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Mumbai woman booked for bomb hoax at Goa restaurant
Police in the beach village of Calangute in Goa have arrested a 23-year-old woman from Mumbai for a bomb hoax at a local restaurant on Tuesday.
Mob damages police vehicles, bus in North 24 Parganas district
A mob damaged two police vehicles and a government bus after a man was killed in a road mishap in Ashokenagar area of North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, police said. Saifiddin Mondal (30) was killed, when a truck hit his motorcycle at kamarpur more, they said. After the accident a mob gathered at the spot and blocked the Habra-Naihati road for more than five hours. The mob also damaged two police vehicles and a government bus, they said, adding five persons have been arrested in this connection. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been deployed in the area, police added.
KFC dedicates China restaurant to memory of Communist hero
Fast-food chain KFC is memorializing a popular Chinese Communist hero with restaurant decor extolling his deeds, in a rare matching of an iconic American brand with Communist propaganda. The official Xinhua News Agency said the company launched its first "Lei Feng Spirit" restaurant in Lei's home province of Hunan on Tuesday, the official remembrance day for the soldier who died in 1962 at the age of 21. Lei's example of selfless service to the Communist Party and his comrades was popularized in 1963 by former leader Mao Zedong and remains a rallying point for party unity and public service. Critics question the facts surrounding his alleged good deeds, saying most were based on accounts in a diary reportedly found after his death. The KFC restaurant in the provincial capital of Changsha is decorated with Lei's writings and image. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "Lei Feng has been the role model for generations of Chinese. As the KFC (outlet) in his ...
Including your partner in social posts healthy for relationship: study
If you often share details of your personal life on social media, include your better half in the post to counter its negative effects on your romantic relationship, a study suggests. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Kansas (KU) in the US also found that sharing information online can do more harm to romantic relationships than good. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, is the first of its kind to systematically examine how different circumstances can affect whether a partner perceives their loved one's online disclosure to be positive or negative. "Prior research has shown that self-disclosure positively affects offline relationships," said Juwon Lee, a post-doctoral researcher at Carnegie Mellon University. "We wanted to explore whether that would remain the case in an online context, where users can share detailed information with large audiences -- a phenomenon that typically would not be possible in person," Lee said in a statement. The ...
UFO Moviez India Ltd gains for third consecutive session
UFO Moviez India Ltd is quoting at Rs 245, up 6.54% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 39.93% in last one year as compared to a 6.51% drop in NIFTY and a 21.2% drop in the Nifty Media index.
Actor Luke Perry dead at 52
Actor Luke Perry, known for roles in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Riverdale", died on Monday, just days after suffering a massive stroke. He was 52.
In Dehradun, Sitharaman touches feet of bravehearts' mothers
In a moving gesture, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday touched the feet of the mothers of bravehearts to honour them during Shaurya Samman Samaroh in Dehradun.The gesture was witnessed during an event which was organised to honour the widows and parents of the jawans who sacrificed their lives for the nation.Sitharaman honoured the wives and parents of the bravehearts by presenting them a bouquet of flowers and a shawl.In the video, it can be seen that when the mothers of these bravehearts were called up on stage to be honoured, the Defence Minister greeted them by touching their feet as a mark of respect.Addressing the gathering at the event earlier today, Sitharaman had attacked the Opposition over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) issue, saying that the previous government had approved a proposal of just Rs 500 crore for it while Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has already transferred Rs 35,000 crore to the account of former armed forces personnel in the last .
Britain's royal family publishes strict social media guidelines
Britain's royal family on Monday issued strict new social media guidelines for the official online accounts of Queen Elizabeth II and others. Social media posts on Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Kensington Palace feeds may be hidden, deleted and even reported to police to help create a "safe environment", an official statement on the royal family's official website declared. "We ask that anyone engaging with our social media channels shows courtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities," the statement noted. "We reserve the right to hide or delete comments made on our channels, as well as block users who do not follow these guidelines. We also reserve the right to send any comments we deem appropriate to law enforcement authorities for investigation as we feel necessary or is required by law, it added. The new rules follow reports that palace staff have been struggling to cope with a flood of rude online messages, so-called trolling, aimed .
UK royals to block trolls on their social media sites
Britain's royal family is warning that it will block trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels and may report offenders to the police. Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Kensington Palace issued new guidelines on Monday, spelling out the policy banning offensive, hateful and racist language. The guidelines come amid concern about the online abuse aimed at the wives of Prince William and Prince Harry. Much of the social media abuse has centered around rival fans of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. The royals say guidelines were introduced to try to maintain a safe environment on their social media channels and calls for users to show "courtesy, kindness and respect." The Royal Family site on Twitter has some 3.87 million followers.
Last rites of slain CRPF jawan performed in UP
The last rites of CRPF jawan Shyam Narain Yadav, who died fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, were performed with full state honours here Monday. Uttar Pradesh minister Anil Rajbhar, who attended the funeral as the state government's representative, offered floral tributes to the soldier and met his family members, an official spokesperson said. Earlier, Rajbhar received the body of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan at the Babatpur airport in Varanasi on Sunday night and accompanied it to Hasanpur here. The body was taken to the cremation ground, about 20 kms away, in a procession with locals chanting slogans hailing Yadav. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had Sunday announced Rs 25 lakh ex gratia to the kin of Yadav, who died in an encounter in Kupwara on on Friday. Rajbhar presented the cheque of Rs 20 lakh to the soldier's wife and Rs 5 lakh to his parents and announced that a government job will be provided to a member of the family.
Historic Guinness World Record in Yoga Made in Hong Kong
Taking the Yoga Day initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the next level, the Overseas President of BJP for Hong Kong & China, Sohan Goenka conducted a Japan Auction House Guinness World Record in Yoga.The first of its kind in the history of Hong Kong; beating the previous record of 387, more than 1011 yoga practitioners attempted Virabathrasan (Warrior II Pose) for 3 minutes in one place and achieved the Guinness World Record at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Hong Kong on 24th February.Patron, World Sports Yoga Federation Sohan Goenka organizer of the event said, "Aiming to contribute to the commendable initiative of PM Narendra Modi, we intend to make the whole world understand the unifying force of Yoga."Sohan Goenka, President, OFBJP (Hong Kong & China), Patron, World sports Yoga Federation & Chairman Unirich Jewellery Ltd. organised and witnessed the event as a Chief Guest and Anup Kumar Agrawal (Chairman Japan Auction House) was the Guest of honour to this ...
Mahashivratri: More than 1 crore devotees take holy dip in Sangam
Even before midnight, devotees from different walks of life and parts of the country began to pour into Sangam city to take holy dip on Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva and the last bathing day in the one-and-a-half-month-long Kumbh Mela. Till Monday evening, more than 1 crore devotees had taken a holy dip in the Sangam area, officials said. The bathing ghats brimmed with colour in the morning. Late-night showers in parts of the holy city failed to dampen the spirit of the pilgrims. As the sun came out, devotees enthusiastically greeted the sun, while some offered obeisance to the Sun God with traditional 'Yoga asanas'. "Till evening, as many as 1.10 crore devotees have taken a dip in the Sangam area. With Mahashivratri's snaan, so far more than 24.05 crore devotees have taken a dip during this year's Kumbh," Kumbh MelaAdhikari Vijay Kiran Anand told PTI. Till March 3, the number of devotees who had taken the dip during the Kumbh stood at 22.95 crore, an UP government ...
Randhir Singh appointed coordination committee chairman of 2022 Asian Games
Veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh has been appointed as the chairman of the Coordination Committee of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games by the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Randhir had served as Secretary General of the OCA for 24 years from 1991 to 2015. The 72-year-old Randhir, a five-time Olympian shooter, is currently a Honorary Life Vice-President of the OCA. He served as the Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association from 1987 to 2012 and was a full member of the International Olympic Committee from 2001 to 2014 before becoming its honorary member. "I am very happy to be appointed (as head of Asian Games Coordination Committee). It is a great honour and responsibility," Randhir told PTI from Bangkok, where the OCA General Assembly was held. "It is for a four-year cycle and I will also be working in the same capacity in the 2020 Asian Beach Games in Sanya (China)," he added. Last month, Randhir led the OCA's delegation for the first ..
'Momo challenge' image creator says has destroyed doll
The Japanese artist behind the images that sparked the recent viral "momo challenge" hoax told AFP Monday he destroyed the creepy doll long ago and never meant to harm anyone. The scary image with goggly eyes and a pained expression was based on a Japanese ghost called "ubume" -- of a woman who dies during childbirth, explained Keisuke Aiso, head of Tokyo-based firm LINK FACTORY, which makes props for TV dramas. The silicon-based sculpture, which stands about one metre high, was first shown at a ghost-themed exhibition in Tokyo's swanky Ginza district in 2016 but attracted little attention at the time. It was one of many ghost-themed sculptures in Aiso's repertoire and the artist said: "It was meant to scare people, yes, but it wasn't meant to harm anyone." Aiso, 43, destroyed the sculpture last year because it began to deteriorate. "That was nothing to do with the recent case," he stressed. The terrifying image has been at the centre of a viral hoax, as reports surfaced that children
Jessica Simpson returns home after hospitalisation for fourth time
Singer Jessica Simpson says after hospitalisation -- her fourth time in two months -- she is now back at home.
B-Town wishes 'peace', 'prosperity' on Maha Shivratri
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Monday, Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar among others wished "peace" and "prosperity" for all.
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darbar, addresses grievances of people
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a 'Janta Darbar' at the Gorakhnath Temple here to address grievances of people.People brought to the notice of Adityanath, the Mahant of the temple, issues confronting them.Even before taking over as the Chief Minister of the state, Adityanath used to hold such meetings to directly interact with people.Rama Shankar Mishra, who attended the gathering, told ANI, "My daughter was married to a man who hails from Basti district. The man had killed my daughter on June 30, 2017. He got a bail from the high court. He is threatening that he would also kill all my other daughters. CM Yogi ji assured me that strict action will be taken in the matter."Chandan Tripathi said, "I met the Chief Minister and gave him an application for constructing roads and other facilities. Yogi ji assured me that he will look into the issue.".
Pregnant Jessica Simpson returns home after 4th hospitalization in 2 months
American singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson just returned home after a week in the hospital, she revealed in a post on social media.The 'A Public Affair' singer shared a photo of herself on her Instagram page, in which she can be seen wearing a white breathing mask over her mouth and a leopard-print jacket.According to the singer, who is currently pregnant, she has been spending a lot more time in the hospital lately than she is comfortable with. "After a week in the hospital for bronchitis (my fourth time in 2 months), I'm finally home! Coughing with Birdie has been a crazy painful journey," she shared with her followers on the social media platform.The singer is pregnant with her third child, a baby girl, who she has already named Birdie.Reassuring her fans that her baby girl is fine and she too is recovering, Simpson wrote, "I am slowly getting healthier every day. Baby girl was monitored and is doing amazing!" "I am on my way to healthy and counting down the days to see
Devotees head to Prayagraj ahead of Kumbh's culmination on Mahashivratri
Even before midnight, devotees from different walks of life and parts of the country had begun to pour into the Sangam city to take holy dip on Mahashivratri, the great night of Shiva and the last bathing day during the one-and-a-half-month Kumbh Mela. According to Hindu mythology, Mahashivratri symbolises the last holy bath of Kalpvasis who spend the month of Magh as Kalpvas, the period of austerity, living a minimalistic life. An estimated 1 crore devotees are expected to bathe on this auspicious day, officials say. Heavy rush on their mind, visitors began arriving at the makeshift Kumbh Nagri in Prayagraj even before midnight. By morning, the bathing ghats brimmed with colours of life. Late-night showers in parts of the holy city failed to dampen the spirit of the pilgrims. "Despite showers, I and my friends walked towards the bathing ghats and took dip," Dhananjay Singh, who came from Lucknow, said. "I consider it (rain) a good sign." Ashutosh Varshney, an astrologer who has set .
Paris Hilton has no time for love
Socialite Paris Hilton says she does not have time for love right now as she is too busy to find a man and settle down.