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Vidya Balan’s latest photoshoot is sure to drive away all your lockdown blues - Times of India
Vidya Balan is one of the most brilliant and sought-after actress in Bollywood and she has proved that beyond doubt with her choices of films and performances. The actress is also quite active on social media where she is often seen sharing stunning pictures and videos of herself with her fans. Vidya recently took to her Instagram handle to share some recent pictures of herself with her fans and it is sure to drive away all your lockdown blues.
Anil Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and others post hilarious comments on Karan Johar’s grey hair post and it is sure to crack you up! - Times of India
Karan Johar is one Bollywood celebrity who is not only quite active and popular on social media but is also the one who makes the most of his presence in the virtual world. The filmmaker recently wowed everyone with his salt-and –pepper look. However, it is the following hilarious comments by his Bollywood counterparts and friends that have all our attention. Karan shared a snap of himself on Instagram where he is seen sporting grey hair.
Sambhavna Seth's husband rushes her to the hospital; celebs wish her a speedy recovery - Times of India ►
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Giorgia Andriani has THIS to say about her wedding with Arbaaz Khan - Times of India
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International Smile Day: Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares a happy picture with a positive message - Times of India
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Watch Video: Sunny Leone is all glammed up at home as she is 'forced to mop' - Times of India ►
Sunny Leone has come a long way in her Bollywood career and looks adamant to win over the South Industry with her stunning performance and mesmerising looks now. Meanwhile, as the country is currently in a lockdown due to the global pandemic , she too has self quarantined herself at home along with her family but it looks like she is having a gala time in the quarantine period.
Photo: Deepika Padukone dedicates a post appreciating music for all the joy it brings into people’s lives - Times of India
Deepika Padukone might be away from the lens of the cameras right now, but she is making sure her fans do not miss her very much. The actress, who is quite active on social media, commands a huge fan following. She is often seen sharing pictures and videos of herself with her fans and they just cannot have enough of the gorgeous actress. Deepika recently took to her Instagram handle to share a picture of a grand piano at her house.
Amidst boys locker room bust, trolls target Swara Bhasker, Sonam Kapoor and ask them to comment on girls locker room - Times of India ►
Amidst the bust on an online chat group called boys locker room, Bollywood stars expressed shock and concern over the mindset of certain Delhi teenagers involved, after alarming screenshots from the chat made their way on social media. The leaked screenshots of the private chat group comprising some teenage school students stirred up a storm over rape culture in India. Many of these boys were allegedly seen sharing photos of underage girls, objectifying them, and even planning "gang rapes".
Vijay Deverakonda breathes fire on gossip websites and Telugu Superstars support him - Times of India
Be it his films, style statements or off-screen antics, Vijay Deverakonda manages to stay amid the headlines on a frequent note. After garnering attention with a pivotal role in Nani’s Yevade Subramanyam, the 30-year-old actor roused to stardom with the consecutive successes of Pelli Choopulu, Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam. One of the few south heroes to be highly active on social media, Vijay never minces his words when it comes to voicing his opinion.
Olympic champion Carolina Marin completes comeback with China Open title - Times of India
Olympic champion Carolina Marin made a successful comeback on Sunday by defending her China Open title eight months after suffering a career-threatening injury. The Spaniard tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right leg during the final of the Indonesia Masters in January and had to undergo surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation before returning to court.
With India, Trump practises the art of the minideal
WASHINGTON: Call it the art of the minideal. The Trump administration is on the cusp of announcing a new trade deal with India, potentially within the next week as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It should be a proud moment for Trump, who is eager to announce new markets for US farmers and manufacturers who have been badly hit by his trade war with China.
Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship’ release postponed to February 2020 - Times of India
Actor Vicky Kaushal will have to wait a while before he can scare the daylights out of fans with his first horror outing in ‘Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship’. The film that had B-town buzzing for its spine-chilling story, will now hit screens on 21 February 2020, it has been officially announced. Taking to social media, the makers shared the film’s poster with its new release date. There has however been no clarification on the reason behind the delay.
'The Zoya Factor' twitter review: Fans are impressed with Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan's stunning performance - Times of India
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Vicky Kaushal looks uber-cool in THIS stylish avatar! - Times of India
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Modi-Xi summit: Chinese delegation recces Mamallapuram | India News - Times of India
CHENNAI: A Chinese delegation visited Mamallapuram on Friday as part of the preparation for the second edition of the informal summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to be held from October 11 to 13. The visit of the Chinese team may well be an unofficial confirmation of the proposed Indo-China summit at the Unesco-labelled world heritage site in Tamil Nadu.
Pakistan always underestimated our national leadership: IAF chief | India News - Times of India
MUMBAI: Pakistan always underestimated India's national leadership and they did the same during the Balakot air strikes, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa said here on Friday. The IAF chief, who retires later this month, was speaking at an event. "You must remember that Pakistan has always underestimated our national leadership. Always. In the 1965 war, they underestimated Lal Bahadur Shastri. They never expected him to open up the front and go to Lahore," he said.
Angad Bedi on bonding with his ‘The Zoya Factor’ co-star Dulquer Salmaan - Times of India
Angad Bedi will next be seen sharing screen space with Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan in their upcoming film, ‘The Zoya Factor’. The actor will be seen playing a character who is pitted again Dulquer in the movie. However, off screen, Angad revealed that they have developed a great bond of friendship. In an interview with ZoomTV.com, Angad opened about how they bonded on the sets of the film on family, life and automobiles. According to Angad, Dulquer is a family man and a lovely guy.
Girl, 10, dies of rare brain-eating amoeba in US
Agencies | Updated: Sep 18, 2019, 7:58 IST WASHINGTON: A 10-year-old girl has died in the hospital, her family said on Monday, after she contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Texas river. Lily Mae Avant swam in a river during a vacation earlier in September, then suffered a headache and a fever the following weekend. She was hospitalised as her health deteriorated and she began acting strangely, before becoming incoherent and unresponsive.
PM suspended House to silence opposition to Brexit plans, SC told
LONDON: PM Boris Johnson closed down parliament to silence opposition to his Brexit strategy in an unlawful abuse of power, Britainâs Supreme Court heard on Tuesday as the battle over Brexit reached the highest court in the land. Judges began hearing three days of arguments over whether it was lawful for Johnson to advise Queen Elizabeth II to prorogue, or suspend, parliament for more than a month, as the clock ticks down to Britainâs October 31 EU exit date.
Donald Trump, shifting tone, plays down talk of war with Iran
DUBAI/ WASHINGTON: Iranâs supreme leader on Tuesday ruled out talks with Washington after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for a crippling attack on Saudi Arabiaâs oil facilities. âSometimes they say negotiations without any precondition and sometimes with 12 conditions,â supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in comments published by the ISNA news agency.
Israelis vote in 2nd general election in five months
JERUSALEM: Israelis voted on Tuesday in their countryâs second general election in five months, a contest that is being widely seen as a referendum on incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs leadership. Netanyahu, 69, called the snap election after failing to form a governing coalition with a viable majority after Aprilâs vote. About 6.3 million eligible Israeli voters started voting on Tuesday morning in the unprecedented repeat polls.
Taliban attacks kill 48, close shave for Afghan prez as bomber targets rally
KABUL: Taliban suicide bombers killed 48 people in two separate attacks in Afghanistan on Tuesday, the deadliest taking place near an election rally by President Ashraf Ghani, though he was unhurt. The attacks happened 11 days before Afghanistan's presidential election, which Taliban commanders have vowed to violently disrupt, and follow collapsed peace talks between the United States and the insurgent group.
2 NRIs offer Rs 14 crore donation to Lord Balaji temple
Two US-based NRI entrepreneurs have made a donation of Rs 14 crores to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara. The devotees made the offering on the auspicious day of Goddess Sri Varalakshmi Vratham festival. This is the second straight year the two have made a similar offering. In July last year, they had donated Rs 13.5 crore to the shrine.
Domestic air passenger traffic up 7.9% in June: IATA
MUMBAI: Domestic air passenger traffic rose 7.9 per cent in June over the year ago period even as the average demand for domestic travel across seven major aviation markets declined in the reporting month to 4.4 per cent from 4.7 per cent earlier, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday. The overall global passenger traffic (domestic and international), however, rose by 5 per cent compared to June 2018, said IATA.
NEFT payment route to be available 24x7 from December
MUMBAI: From December, you will not have to wait for working hours to transfer money via National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT). As part of its push towards digital transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced that the platform will be available on a 24X7 basis, helping transfer funds even during weekends.
ICSE and ISC Compartment Result 2019 released @results.cisce.org
The students who appeared for the ICSE and ISC 2019 compartment examination can visit the official website of the CISCE - cisce.org - to check and download their result online. The CISCE will also send the results of the candidates through SMS on their registered mobile numbers. How to download ICSE/ISC Compartment Result 2019?
Nora Fatehi's quirky pose in front of 'Batla House' poster is simply hilarious - Times of India
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Photos: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Abhishek Bachchan attend J Om Prakash's funeral - Times of India
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Haryana mourns Swaraj's demise, locals in Ambala recall her childhood days | India News - Times of India
Sushma Swaraj was a member of the Haryana legislative assembly from 1977-82 and 1987-90 during the days of the...Read More CHANDIGARH: People in Haryana are in a state of shock at the demise of their illustrious daughter, Sushma Swaraj, with the residents of Ambala Cantonment, where the former external affairs minister spent her childhood days, recalling her affectionate and caring nature.
Air India seeks additional equity from govt to pay vendors: Report - Times of India
NEW DELHI: State-owned carrier Air India has sought Rs 2,121 crore ($309 million) of additional equity from the government for the fiscal year 2018-19 to make pending payments to its vendors, a source at the airline told Reuters on Monday.Air India owes about Rs 1,800 crore to its vendors, including lessors and banks that have demanded payment from the beleaguered airline, after the government's unsuccessful efforts to find a buyer for its 76 per cent stake.The airline expects to receive the...
Buttler wants to draw inspiration from Kohli and use IPL experience in Test series - Times of India
LONDON: England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is hoping to draw inspiration from Virat Kohli and use the Indian Premier League experience to earn his maiden Test ton during the five-Test series against India starting on Wednesday."Someone like Virat Kohli is an immensely talented guy but also watching him go about it you see that mentality of getting to the top. They seem to make the right decision a lot of the time.
London airports, trains disrupted by extreme weather
LONDON: Tourists and Britons hoping to go on vacation are enduring another day of travel trouble in Britain after severe weather led to flight cancellations and delays on cross-Channel trains.A week of extreme heat gave way to thunderstorms Friday, touching off travel delays on Saturday.Budget airline Ryanair says Friday night's thunderstorms, along with air traffic control staff shortages, led to 14 cancelled flights at Stansted Airport.
Naidu lashes out at Centre on special category status issue - Times of India
AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today again lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for not according special category status for the state.Refuting Prime Minister Narendra Modis reported statement that he had taken a 'U-turn' on the special category status issue, Naidu maintained that he had only taken the "right turn.""Neither did I take a U-turn nor did I fall into the YSR Congress trap.
French government allot land for installing a statue in memory of Indian soldiers killed in World War 1
AMRITSAR: French government has allotted nearly 15000 square meter land to Interfaith Shaheedi Commemoration Association (IFSCA) for installing a twelve-ton bronze statue in memory of unsung Indian soldiers of World War 1.President of IFSCA Ramesh Chander Vohra informed TOI over phone from Paris on Saturday that French authorities had rendered their support by allocating nearly fifteen thousand square meters dedicated space adjacent to the Neuve Chapelle Memorial, on the outskirts of...
Kriplani hospital building unsafe, says CPWD report - Times of India
NEW DELHI: It has continued rendering service to the people despite outliving its structural health by almost half a century.
Relief for traffic cops as 500 chowkis to get air purifiers - Times of India
BENGALURU: Traffic police personnel, who brave dust, fumes and vehicle emissions on a daily basis, could get some relief: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has floated tenders for upgradation of 500 chowkis at busy intersections into ‘pollution-free zones’.“We have identified several kiosks across the city along with traffic police and have floated tenders for their upgradation and re-design.
Cops paradeRickshaw drivers paraded for allegedly‘assaulting’ BJP MLA’s son-in-law - Times of India
Vadodara: Picking a fight and attacking the son-in-law of Waghodia MLA Madhu Srivastava proved costly for autorickshaw drivers in the city on Friday. The four men were paraded on the road from Vrundavan Crossroads to Bapod Jakaat Naaka on Friday by police. Police said the accused had assaulted Dhananjay Nigam late on Thursday near Vrundavan Crossroads.The incident occurred when Nigam was passing Vrundavan Crossroads. “The drivers had parked their vehicles haphazardly near the road.
Hyderabad: Mason arrested for sexual exploitation of his daughter - Times of India
HYDERABAD: Golconda police apprehended a 52-year-old mason for alleged sexual exploitation of his 23-year-old daughter on Friday.The accused is, Mohammed Saif (name changed to protect the identity of the victim), 52, a mason from Gulshan Colony near Seven Tombs, Golconda.On Thursday, the 23-year-old daughter of the accused mason lodged a complaint with Golconda police alleging that her father has been sexually exploiting her since she was a child.In the complaint, the victim who got married...
BJP for disciplinary action against corporators for disrupting PMC general body meeting - Times of India
PUNE: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership has planned disciplinary action against the corporators, who disrupted the general body meeting held on Thursday.The BJP had to adjourn the meeting after the agitation and ruckus over Maratha reservations.The members of Shiv Sena Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress staged an agitation in the House.The agitation aggravated and some elected members went into the well of the House and damaged some items kept on the mayor’s...
Illegal foreign currency seized, one held - Times of India
ALLAHABAD: City police on Tuesday arrested a man identified as Chand, a resident of Hatia Bakra Mandi and seized illegal foreign currency worth Rs 22.50 lakh (276 notes of different countries near Civil Lines while plotting to escape to Delhi.
In airport cargo: 575 tonnes of waste - Times of India
CHENNAI: Nearly 575 tonnes of food and expired cosmetic products, including about 30 tonnes of imported apples, are rotting at the cargo terminal at the city airport , and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approached the city corporation for help.In a letter to Greater Chennai Corporation in February, officials at airport’s cargo terminal said the huge quantity of food items all imported and not cleared over the past one year had been declared unfit for human consumption by the Food...
Tech companies to create fewer jobs this year
CHENNAI: The software services industry will create fewer tech jobs this year as Indian IT companies entrust entry-level coding roles to machines and migrate to just-in-time hiring of engineers.
Mumbai University may provide copies of answersheets to all students
MUMBAI: In a move to make assessment process transparent and student-friendly, Mumbai University may soon give copies of answersheets to all students online, free-of-cost, after their results are announced. The university is also planning to allow teachers to assess papers online remotely, anytime, even when they are vacationing.Currently, photocopies of answersheets are given to only students who seek them if they are not satisfied with their marks, at a cost of Rs 50 per paper.
Lifeguard’s verification was not done: District magistrate - Times of India
GREATER NOIDA: The Greater Noida school where a nursery student was allegedly raped by a “pool lifeguard” didn’t get a police verification done of the accused despite hiring him over a decade ago, the district magistrate has said.It has come to light that the accused Chandi Das, who had been hired as a pump operator, would double as an attendant to students during horse-riding sessions and also man the pool when kids went for swimming.Following the death of a student in a Bhondsi school in...
5 agencies to probe PM rally tent collapse - Times of India
MIDNAPORE: Five agencies from both the Centre and state governments, including the cabinet secretariat’s security wing and the Intelligence Bureau, on Tuesday began a probe into the collapse of a tent at PM Narendra Modi’s rally in Midnapore Bengal agencies and BJP started a blame-game — trying to fix responsibility on each other for the accident — with one particular set of circumstances serving to highlight the politics that followed the incident that left 99 people injured on Monday.Bengal...
BJP asks Rahul to back ‘new deal’ for Indian women - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government upped the ante over Congress’s demand for passage of the women’s reservation bill, throwing down the gauntlet to Rahul Gandhi to back a “new deal” for Indian women by getting his allies to back the gender quota legislation and extend support to efforts to end Muslim practices of divorce and re-marriage by way of triple talaq and nikah halala Responding to Rahul’s letter to PM Narendra Modi calling for passage of the women’s reservation bill providing for one-third...
Kanpurites take a chill pill at poolside - Times of India
A poolside party organised by the members of a ladies club in Kanpur was a happening affair. Poonam Khetwani and Mamta Lalchandani and Mamta were busy taking a look at last minute party arrangements. Harsha and Vineeta seemed to be really excited about the get-together as they made an early entry at the do. Lots of games and naach-gaana made the party an entertaining one.
Pregnant woman dies due to medical negligence in J&K, magisterial inquiry ordered - Times of India
JAMMU: A 35-year-old pregnant woman died allegedly due to medical negligence while going through labour pain at a hospital in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, prompting authorities to order a magisterial inquiry, officials said.Shaista Begum, a resident of Binola Amritgarh Chiralla village, was brought to district hospital Doda last evening and died this morning, triggering protests by her relatives who accused the doctors and paramedical staff of negligence, the officials...
Chinese state media raises strong concerns about security of CPEC projects in Pakistan
BEIJING: China’s state media has raised strong concerns about the security of its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects as well as Chinese nationals living in Pakistan following the terror attack on July 13 which left more than 130 people dead.Global Times, which is run by the Communist Party of China’s People’s Daily mouthpiece, also urged Chinese nationals residing and working in Pakistan as part of the much-hyped CPEC project to be extra careful of their safety following the...
Ex-British PM Blair calls for second vote to 'fix Brexit mess'
LONDON: "It's a total and complete mess": Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair does not hold back when asked in an interview what he makes of the Theresa May government's approach to Brexit Blair, who held the office for 10 years, said he sympathises with Prime Minister May as she seeks to unite her party behind a plan for leaving the European Union, suggesting she has "the least enviable job in Western politics".But the former Labour leader warned that with the scheduled date for Brexit...
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