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Gujarat BJP leader's website hacked
A personal website of Gujarat BJP vice-president I K Jadeja was hacked Tuesday and "Pakistan Zindabad" was written on it, he said. "Someone hacked my personal website www.ikjadeja.in and posted 'Pakistan Zindabad' it its Blog section. I have taken steps to delete that," the former state minister told reporters. A screenshot of the hacked page was doing rounds on social media.
Robotic surgery on two-day-old, a first in Asia: PGIMER
A team of pediatric surgeons from PGIMER, Chandigarh claimed to have successfully treated a two-day-old newborn with robotic surgery. This is the first time in Asia that such a young baby has been operated on using robotic facility, a statement issued by Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research claimed here on Tuesday. The baby was born recently with an absent food pipe and was unable to take his feeds. This condition is known as oesophageal atresia in scientific terms. "He was two days old and weighed only 2,500 grams at the time of birth. The baby was born at a multi-specialty hospital in sector-16, Chandigarh. Conventionally, these babies are operated by opening their chest to repair the food pipe within first two-three days after birth. "This is a very advanced surgery in which the oesophageal reconstruction is done so early in life," the statement said. The department of pediatric surgery here has been operating on babies since the early 1980s and is the largest .
Don't sympathise, stay strong and united: Martyr Major Dhoundiyal's wife to nation
At a time when the entire nation is reeling under rage over the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama, Nikita Kaul, wife of Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal who was martyred in an encounter with JeM terrorists on Monday in Pulwama in J&K, has urged every Indian not to "sympathise but stay strong and united" in this crucial hour."I will request everyone not to sympathise rather be very strong because this man (V S Dhoundiyal) holds a position very larger than any of us standing here. Let us salute this man. Jai Hind," Nikita said while bidding adieu to her husband.Holding back her tears during the performance of last rites of Major Dhoundiyal, the proud wife Nikita blew him a kiss and said: "I love you."Major Dhoundiyal, resident of Dehradun, was among four Army men who were martyred in the encounter with JeM terrorists in Pulwama district. They killed-JeM commander Kamran-the mastermind of February 14 terror attack on CRPF convoy in which 40 jawans were killed.Praising the Major for ...
End of an era: Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85
Globally popular German haute couture icon Karl Lagerfeld, associated with luxury fashion brands Chanel and Fendi, died here on Tuesday at 85. The global fashion and showbiz community has mourned the demise of the designer, known for impeccable personal style, an evolving design sensibility as well as knack for making controversial statements.
Cash for tweet: Celebs caught on camera agreeing to post online for political parties
More than 30 Bollywood celebrities, including Jackie Shroff, Kailash Kher and Vivek Oberoi, have allegedly been caught in a sting operation for agreeing to promote the agenda of parties on social media platforms in exchange for money, online portal Cobrapost claimed on Tuesday. Operation Karaoke by Cobrapost had its reporters posing as representatives from a public relations company and meeting actors, singers, dancers and TV stars through their managers to allegedly strike a deal ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a press conference here, Cobrapost editor-in-chief Aniruddha Bahl said the sting revolves around 36 celebrities agreeing to post messages on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to help create a favourable environment for certain political parties in the run up to the elections. The celebs, most of them second rung TV and film stars, agreed to tweet content on various issues to be provided to them before posting the same on their social media ...
Govt felicitates photographers at National Photography Awards
The seventh National Photography Awards were given to 13 winners by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore at a function held at the National Media Centre here on Tuesday. The 'Lifetime Achievement Award' was presented to ace photographer Ashok Dilwali known for his work on the Himalayas. A total of 13 awards carrying cash prizes were presented to the winners in professional and amateur categories. Shanth Kumar won the 'Professional Photographer of the Year' award, while Gurdeep Dhiman won award for 'Amateur Photographer of the Year'. Rathore suggested his ministry to hold exhibitions of the entries of the award, in schools and colleges across India in order to inspire youngsters. Special mention award winners in professional category were Arun Sreedhar, PV Sunderrao, Kailash Mittal, Mihir Singh, and Ranita Roy. The winners of special mention awards in amateur category were V Ravi Kumar, S Neelima, Manish Jaisi, Mahesh Balasaheb Lonkar and Avijit ...
Naidu, Rahul pay tributes to Shivaji on birth anniversary
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Congress president Rahul Gandhi were among the top leaders who paid rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, marking the warrior king's birth anniversary Tuesday. "Bowing before the great son of Indian soil, great warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's valour, war strategies, invaluable contribution towards nation-building will forever inspire Indians," Naidu tweeted in Marathi. Also tweeting in Marathi, Gandhi described Shivaji as "the people's king in a true sense". The Congress chief said Shivaji established self-rule, bringing together 'mavalas' (foot soldiers) belonging to all sections of the society together and tried to give justice to the people. Shivaji's life and governance are worth replicating for the world, he added. "Humble greeting to the great king on the occasion of his birth anniversary," Gandhi said. NCP chief Sharad Pawar also paid glowing ...
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies in Paris
Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, the rockstar designer behind the rebirth of Chanel and Fendi, has died in Paris. He was 85. According to French magazine Closer, the German-born designer was not keeping well and breathed his last on Tuesday in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death was not immediately known. The design supremo, who was equally popular for his personal style and was always photographed in his trademark white collared shirt, wide black tie, black sport coat, black glasses, fingerless black leather gloves and silver ponytail, leaves a lasting legacy behind. He is survived by his beloved cat, Choupette, who has its Instagram handle. Lagerfeld's fashion career in high fashion in the 1950s as Pierre Balmain's assistant. During his time with the popular label the designer won top prize in the coats category at an International Wool Secretariat design competition with Yves Saint Laurent. In the 1970s, he began collaborating with Roman haute couture house Curiel, as well as ..
Funeral of CRPF trooper killed in Pulwama attack held in Ghaziabad
The last rites of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Ajay Chaudhary, one of the 40 killed in the Pulwama terror attack, were held in Ghaziabad district on Tuesday with full state honours.
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85
Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most influential names in the fashion world and the man credited with revamping Chanel as its creative director, has died at the age of 85. The German-born designer passed away in Paris after prolonged illness, reported French magazine Closer. The prolific fashion designer had given the Chanel's Paris haute couture show in January due to ill health. It was for the first time that he had missed the Chanel's show.
Iconic fashion designer Karl Largerfeld dies at 85
Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most influential names in the fashion world and the man credited with revamping Chanel as its creative director, has died at the age of 85. The German-born designer passed away in Paris after prolonged illness, reported French magazine Closer. The prolific fashion designer had given the Chanel's Paris haute couture show in January due to ill health. It was for the first time that he had missed the Chanel's show.
On Shiv Jayanti, Marathi 'mulgi' skydives over Egypt pyramids
On the occasion of 389th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Tuesday, a Marathi "mulgi" (girl) from Pune performed a successful skydiving over the Great Pyramids of Egypt near Giza.
Lili Reinhart is taking therapy sessions again for anxiety and depression
"Riverdale" star Lili Reinhart has restarted her therapy sessions to deal with her anxiety and depression issues. The 22-year-old actor shared the news on her Instagram story on Friday where she asked her fans to not neglect their own mental health problems. "Friendly reminder for anyone who needs to hear it: Therapy is never something to feel ashamed of. Everyone can benefit from seeing a therapist. Doesn't matter how old or 'proud' you're trying to be," Reinhart wrote. "We are all human. And we all struggle. Don't suffer in silence. Don't feel embarrassed to ask for help. I'm 22. I have anxiety and depression. And today I started therapy again. And so the journey of self-love begins for me," she added. Reinhart had previously revealed that she was suffering "the worst depression" before being cast in CW television series, "Riverdale". In December last year, she had announced that she was taking a break from Twitter, saying the "site is not good for my mental health".
Major Dhoundiyal cremated
Thousands of people turned up on the banks of river Ganga in Haridwar Tuesday to bid a tearful farewell to Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, who died fighting terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The mortal remains of Major Dhoundiyal were consigned to flames with full state honours at Kharkhari cremation ground. The funeral pyre was lit by the young officer's uncle Jagdish Dhoundiyal in presence of his father-in-law M K Kaul, whose daughter he had married less than a year ago. State Urban Development Minister Madan Kaushik, Mussoorie MLA Ganesh Joshi, Pradesh Congress in-charge Anugrah Nararan Singh and Congress MLA from Dharchula, Harish Dhami, were prominent among those who attended the last rites of the martyr. Before the last rites of the slain Major were performed in Haridwar, a huge crowd gathered at his residence on Nashville road in Dehradun in the morning to pay homage. His mother Saroj, a heart patient, his wife Nikita Kaul and a number of relatives and ...
Mandy Moore reflects on her marriage with Ryan Adams
American singer-actor Mandy Moore is once again speaking up about her marriage to singer-song writer Ryan Adams.This comes just a few days after the New York Times released an article about Adams. Moore appeared on Marc Maron's podcast WTF, where she talked about her career and relationships.According to Pitchfork as cited by E News, Moore and Maron recorded the podcast before the Times story came out, but her statements about her Adams are similar to what she said in the most recent story as well as previous interviews.Moore and Adams tied the knot in 2009 and finalised their divorce in 2016. She has spoken out publicly about their relationship before, but her recent remarks on her ex-husband are more detailed.The 34-year-old star said that she felt like she was "being the mother" in their marriage. "I was living my life for him," she explained. Moore said it was "an entirely unhealthy dynamic. I had no sense of self. I was imperceptible, I was so small in my own world."The 'A Walk .
India has power to destroy Pak in one day: Proud mother of Sepoy Ajay Kumar
Mother of Sepoy Ajay Kumar, who lost his life in yesterday's encounter with Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pulwama, on Tuesday said that India has the power to destroy the neighbouring country in one day."Pakistan has killed so many sons; Pakistan is not that big that India cannot destroy it. India can destroy it in one day. I am proud of my son, he sacrificed his life for the country," the mother said.Meanwhile, the mortal remains Major VS Dhoundiyal, who lost his life in the encounter in Pulwama, was brought to his native place in Uttarakhand's Dehradun.Amid slogans of "Amar rahe...", the mortal remains of Havaldar Sheo Ram was brought to his home in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu. Thousands of people gathered to bid a farewell to Ram.The mortal remains of Sepoy Hari Singh were also brought to his home in Haryana's Rewari today.On Monday, four jawans including a Major rank officer lost their lives in an encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in Kashmir's Pulwama district.
CSK to take on RCB in opening IPL 2019
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 in Chennai on March 23.IPL announced the schedule of the first two weeks, which includes 17 matches and is still subject to the announcement of the Lok Sabha 2019 election dates."Once these have been released BCCI will address any issues with the first two weeks and will also prepare a schedule for the remainder of the season working with the local authorities around the polling dates," the official statement read.A total of 17 matches will be played during this period across the eight home venues of the respective franchises. All teams will play minimum of four matches with Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore playing five matches.Following is the schedule for the first two weeks:Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on March 23Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on March 24Mumbai Indians v ...
Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom planning big engagement party, no wedding plans yet
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are busy celebrating their engagement but have not figured out their wedding plans just yet.A source close to Orlando Bloom told People magazine that Bloom and Perry are still basking in the joy of their recent relationship.The source further added, "They are still busy enjoying and celebrating their engagement.""They haven't shared any wedding details yet. They are planning a big engagement party for all of their friends," the source said, adding, "It will be very special."The Bloom source also shared details of the actor's proposal to Perry, stating that Orlando had planned this for a while.The actor sought her parents' permission before popping the question to the singer. "Katy's family knew he was proposing. He talked to her parents about it before," the source continued.Even with all the advance planning, Perry, 34, apparently had no idea the proposal was imminent, the insider added.Perry shared her first photo with Bloom on Friday, posting a close-up
Odisha bags tourism award
Odisha has won the 'Tourism Leadership Award' at a recent event in Mumbai, a senior state government official said on Tuesday. Odisha Tourism bagged the honour at the Global MICE & Luxury Travel Congress and Awards, he said. The award was received by Assistant Director of Odisha Tourism, Sunil Kumar Patnaik, on behalf of the state government. Patnaik said this was the second major tourism award for the state, after it received the 'Tourism Brand of the Year' at SATTE 2019 in New Delhi. "We have been working hard towards building a new Odisha Tourism brand," said the state's Tourism Secretary, Vishal K Dev.
Meghan Markle travels to New York for a secret baby shower with friends
Meghan Markle is all set to celebrate her baby shower with her friends in New York.The Duchess of Sussex made a secret trip to New York City to celebrate the arrival of her and Prince Harry's first child, who is due in April. A source told People magazine that Meghan's friends are throwing her a baby shower before she heads back to London.The former actor hails from Los Angeles, where her mother Doria still resides. The mini-homecoming comes shortly before Meghan and Harry are heading to Morocco for a three-day visit for two of their key causes: girls' education and youth empowerment.According to People, Meghan who now lives in the U.K., has maintained close friendships with those who were by her side before she was royalty.According to Harper's Bazaar and Page Six as cited by E! Online, the party will take place on Tuesday. Her close friend Jessica Mulroney is organising the baby shower.E! News cited a source who told Harper's Bazaar that Meghan's visit was planned months ago, ...