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3 dead after unidentified vehicle hits motorcycle in UP's Hardoi
Three men were killed Tuesday after the motorcycle they were travelling on was hit by an unidentified vehicle in the district, police said. Rajendra (45), Mansaram (40) and M Ram (38) were killed on the spot in the mishap that took place in Baghauli village of Hardoi district in the early hours, they said. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, police said. The matter is being probed and efforts are on to identify the vehicle which hit the motorcycle, they said.
Mortal remains of jawan killed in Pulwama encounter consigned to flames in Rajasthan
The mortal remains of Army Havildar Sheo Ram, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Pinglan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, were consigned to flames with full military and state honours here Tuesday. His four-year-old son lit the funeral pyre amid chanting of slogans in support of the Indian Army and against Pakistan. Soldier Welfare Minister Pratap Singh and Health Minister Raghu Sharma attended the funeral at Sheo Ram's village Tiba Basai in Jhunjhunu district. People in large numbers were present in the funeral and paid tributes to Sheo Ram who was among four Army personnel who laid down their lives in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama on Monday. Three Jaish terrorists, four Army personnel, including a Major, a policeman and a civilian were killed in the encounter in Pinglan, about 12 km from where a suicide bomber drove his explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus last week, killing 40 jawans. At least nine security personnel, including a ...
It was an unhealthy dynamic: Mandy Moore on Ryan Adams
Singer-actress Mandy Moore says she had an unhealthy relationship with her former husband-singer Ryan Adams.
In-form Djokovic wins a fourth Laureus, Woods too among big winners
Tennis star Novak Djokovic, record-breaking gymnast Simone Biles, golfing legend Tiger Woods and the World Cup champion French football team bagged the top honours at the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards here. Djokovic fought off tough competition from the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Eliud Kipchoge and LeBron James to win the Laureus 'World Sportsman of the Year Award' on Monday night. Djokovic, who won the last three Grand Slams including the Australian Open last month, after returning from elbow surgery, equalled the great Usain Bolt by winning the top Laureus award for the fourth time. Roger Federer has won it a record five times. "Last year was an incredible season for me, returning from injury to win Wimbledon and the US Open is something I'll remember forever. I am delighted and I would like to thank the Laureus Academy for their support," said the Serbian. The Laureus World Sports Academy made up of 68 global sporting legends volunteered their time to vote for the winners in each
I was lonely with him: Mandy Moore on her marriage to Ryan Adams
Singer-actor Mandy Moore has opened up about her former marriage to musician Ryan Adams calling it "an entirely unhealthy dynamic". During an appearance on the Sunday episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast, Moore said she was "sad and lonely". "I was living my life for him. It (was) an entirely unhealthy dynamic. I had no sense of self. I felt like I was drowning. It was so untenable and unsustainable and it was so lonely. I was so sad," Moore, 34, said. The interview comes in light of the recent New York Times article in which Adams was accused of sexual misconduct and emotional abuse by multiple women, including Moore. She added that pressure from Adams led to her working less. "I got married in 2009, and that's when things really quieted down for me...I would do little jobs. It's not like I completely stopped working. I would do things here or there, but it would become abundantly clear while I was working, things would fall completely apart at home. "I couldn't do my job because ...
Thousands pay homage to Maj Dhoundiyal in Dehradun
Thousands of people on Tuesday paid their last respects to Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, who died fighting terrorists in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, at his residence in Dehradun. His mother Saroj, a cardiac patient, his wife Nikita Kaul, whom he had married less than a year ago, and a host of relatives and friends were crying inconsolably as Major Dhoundiyal's coffin was kept for people to pay their last respects before being taken to Haridwar for the last rites. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat placed a wreath on the coffin amid cries of "Shaheed Dhoundiyal Amar Rahein" and "Vande Mataram". People had climbed to rooftops and also stood on either side of the road leading to the officer's residence. Major Dhoundiyal's body, draped in the tricolour, was brought home late on Monday night and the funeral will be done with full military honours in Haridwar later in the day. The news of his death had come as the last rites of Major Chitresh Bisht, who died defusing a ..
Djokovic bags top honour at Laureus Awards
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award on Monday.The 31-year-old fought off competition from American basketball star LeBron James, Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge and French football player Kylian Mbappe to become the Sportsman of the Year.The Serbian bagged the honour for the fourth time having previously won the award in 2012, 2015 and 2016.After recovering from a long time injury, Djokovic has had a dream come back to the court. He went to on to clinch the 2018 US Open title and 2019 Australian Open, along with returning to world number one ranking."A Laureus Award is what every athlete wants to win, and this one is a huge honour for me. Being among so many sporting greats here tonight… gives this award a special meaning for me," WTA quoted Djokovic, as saying."Last year was an incredible season for me. Returning from injury to win Wimbledon and the US Open is something I'll remember forever," he added.From July ..
W E B Griffin, prolific military novelist, dead at age 89
W E B Griffin, the prolific and best-selling author of military novels, has died at age 89. Griffin, whose real name was William E. Butterworth III, died Feb. 12. His death was confirmed Monday by his publisher, Putnam, which did not immediately provide additional details. Himself a military veteran who enlisted in the Army when he was just shy of 17 and later served in the Korean War, he wrote more than 200 books under W E B Griffin and various other names and sold millions of copies. His many popular series included "Badge of Honor," ''Clandestine Operations" and "Presidential Agent." More than 20 novels, including the upcoming "The Attack," were written with his son, William E Butterworth IV. Under his own name, he helped write several sequels in the 1970s to the Richard Hooker novel "M(asterisk)A(asterisk)S(asterisk)H," the basis for the hit movie and television show about a U.S. medical unit in Korea. A Newark, New Jersey native, Griffin started using other names on for his books
Djokovic, Biles win Laureus Sports awards
Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia won his fourth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year here on Monday, and American record-holding gymnast Simone Biles bagged the World Sportswoman of the Year Award thanks to her dominant world championship performance last year.
"Kissing sailor" in iconic NY picture dies age 95
The sailor pictured kissing a woman in Times Square as people celebrated the end of World War II has died at age 95, his daughter told the Providence Journal. George Mendonsa had a seizure Sunday after falling at an assisted living facility in Middleton, Rhode Island, his daughter Sharon Molleur said. In the famous image, one of four taken by Alfred Eisenstadt for Life magazine, Mendonsa is seen ecstatically bending over and kissing a woman in a white nurse's uniform. The picture was published by Life as "V-J Day in Times Square." Mendonsa, who served in the Pacific during World War II, was on home leave when the picture was taken. He had long claimed to be the sailor in the picture, but it wasn't confirmed until recently with the use of facial recognition technology. Greta Zimmer Friedman, the woman in the picture, died in 2016 at age 92. Eisenstadt did not get the names of the kissing strangers. He later described watching the sailor running along the street, and grabbing any girl ..
Uttarakhand Finance Minister almost faints during budget speech
Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prakash Pant almost fainted twice while reading his budget speech in the state Assembly on Monday. During his budget speech, Pant fell over the microphone but was helped by fellow members in the House. He resumed reading the speech after regaining consciousness but again began feeling uncomfortable. Pant was extended medical assistance and offered a glass of water. He rested for a while in his chair as Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat finished the rest of his speech. However, the Finance Minister soon began feeling better and even briefed the media about the budget after the House was adjourned for the day.
LinkedIn starts showing trending stories of the day
Taking a leaf out of Twitter's book, LinkedIn on Monday launched a new way for its over 55 million members in the country to see the day's top professional news stories and conversations happening around them -- all in one place.
Thousands join Major Bisht's funeral
The mortal remains of Major Chitresh Bisht, who was killed in an IED blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir last week, were consigned to flames with full state honours on Monday.
Pawsome Tails to expand its operations abroad
Mumbai based startup Pawsome Tails has raised $500,000 from private investors. Pawsome Tails offers one of its kind healthcare services for the Pets and will be using this investment in expanding operations in India and abroad.As technology is at the heart of Pawsome Tails, the amount raised will also be utilised in strengthening its backend and in developing the technology further.Gaurav Dubey, Founder of Pawsome Tails, says, "With Pawsome Tails we have tried to solve the problems that are faced by the pet parents. We launched this venture around Diwali last year and have already attended to more than 2,000 pets. In 2019, with this new round of funding we are looking forward to scale up our operations and eye new markets both in India and globally. We have also launched the world's first interactive toy for the pets, called wicked Bone, which is exclusively sold by us."Pawsome Tails enables pet owners to avail best in class healthcare and a wide range of products at discounted price .
Boxing great Mary Kom named brand ambassador of PUMA
Six-time world women boxing champion M C Mary Kom was on Monday named as a brand ambassador for global sportswear giant PUMA for a two-year period. 'Magnificent Mary', as she is popularly known as, will be PUMA India's new ambassador for the company's women's training category and shall represent the brand in marketing campaigns in the country. According to a statement, the association has been facilitated by IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, which exclusively represents Mary Kom. A champion boxer and a super mom, Mary Kom is a role model to millions of women in India. She will lead PUMA's #DoYou conversation that aims to motivate women across the nation to be strong and accomplish their goals. Talking about the association, Mary Kom said, "Being a woman and a mother I have faced several challenges that I have powered through, thanks to my family and team. "PUMA as a brand has always believed in supporting and encouraging women, which made it a perfect fit for me." PUMA India ...
UK's Hunt says Brexit talks in 'crucial final period'
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Brexit talks are entering a "crucial final period" but that an agreement can be sealed before Britain leaves the European Union on March 29. Hunt told reporters Monday that "there is a way through this. We know how we can get a majority in Parliament" in the U.K., with less than six weeks to go before Brexit. Speaking at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Hunt said that "what we need is trust and vision on both sides." Brexit talks resume later Monday, but the EU so far is refusing to renegotiate the legally binding divorce agreement sealed between the bloc and Prime Minister Theresa May in November.
Heart rending scenes as Uttarakhand bids farewell to Maj Bisht
Major Chitresh Bisht was to come home later this month for his marriage scheduled for March 7. He did come but in a coffin wrapped in the national flag and on Monday Uttarkhand bid a tearful farewell to its brave son. Heart rending scenes were witnessed at the funeral of Major Bisht, who died while defusing a mine along the LoC in Naushera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. The mortal remains of Major Bisht were consigned to flames at Kharkhari cremation ground on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar with full military honours as thousands of people turned up to pay their last respects. The funeral pyre was lit by the Major's cousin brother Harshit Bisht in the presence of the officer's elder brother Niraj Bishtand a host of political dignitaries including Cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj, NainitalMP Bhagat Singh Koshiyari and others as chants of Vande Matram rent the air. Earlier, the Bisht household in Nehru Colony echoed withwails of mourning as the Major's mortal ...
After two miscarriages, motherhood makes Spearritt feel 'incredible'
Actress Hannah Spearritt is on cloud nine to have her own child, especially after suffering two miscarriages.
Kensington Palace will soon be split
Prince William and his brother Prince Harry's royal household will be split "within weeks", said a source.In October last year, the Sunday Times had reported that the two were "considering a formal division of their joint royal household, which is based at Kensington Palace, and the creation of separate courts to reflect their increasingly different responsibilities."On Sunday, a source told E! News that William and Harry are all set to split their household within weeks, thus confirming a new Sunday Times report about the same. The report had stated that the division will happen before the birth of Harry and his wife Meghan Markle's first child this spring.The source also told E! News that it is hoped that the split will help ease the tensions between the brothers and their wives. It also added that the first major division of the royal household will be of their media team, adding that William and Harry are "working together" on the plans. According to the insider, the two courts ...
Abe avoids commenting on Trump' candidature for Nobel Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday declined to comment on US President Donald Trumps claims that he has nominated the American leader for this years Nobel Peace Prize, but instead praised Trumps efforts to defuse the North Korean nuclear crisis.