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Teenager drowns in Ganga river while taking ritual bath on Karthik Purnima
An 18-year-old man drowned in Ganga river while taking a ritual bath on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, police said Saturday. The incident took place Friday under the Ramraj Police Station area, SHO Rajender Giri said. The teenager had come with two friends for a dip in the holy river but he drowned, Giri said.
'Married man' Justin Bieber pens emotional Thanksgiving note
In a heartfelt post, Justin Bieber reflected on his first Thanksgiving as a married man.Bieber, who tied the knot with model Hailey Baldwin in a hush-hush ceremony a few months ago, said that "love isn't always easy" but added he was trying to be more patient and selfless like Jesus Christ."Happy late thanksgiving to everyone," the 24-year-old wrote on Instagram. "First thanksgiving as a married man, first time hosting thanksgiving. First time both sides of the family has come together.""Relationships are hard and love isn't always easy but thank you Jesus for showing me how! Every day is a learning process, trying to be more like him, patient, kind, selfless, boy I got a long way! But god's grace is sufficient!" he added.Bieber and Baldwin reportedly got married in September at a New York City courthouse. After hiding their marital status for months, last week, the couple confirmed on social media that they are husband and wife.While the 'Baby' singer called Hailey his "awesome ...
Aiming to be voice for the weak, Rajasthan barber to contest polls
Bhagwan Das is a barber by profession with daily earnings of around Rs 250 to 400 and lives in a rented one-room set with his family. Das is also contesting in the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly Elections from Jaipur's Malviya Nagar constituency as a Janta Dal (United) candidate.Das underlined that having lived as a "voiceless" individual all his life, he now wants to be the voice of the weak and uplift them."I belong from Sain community and I want to become the voice of the voiceless. I work in the morning and go for campaigning in the afternoon on my friend's bike. I hurry back to my shop in the evening so that I do not miss my customers," Das said.Das is contesting against veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kalicharan Saraf, who has converted Malviya Nagar into his bastion, emerging victorious from the constituency for the last four terms.Das said he didn't even have money to procure banners and posters, saying his friends pooled in and encouraged him to pursue his ...
Man's body found in bushes in southeast Delhi, ears and eyes missing
The body of a man, in his 20s, with its eyes and ears suspected to be bitten off by animals, was found in bushes in southeast Delhi's Pul Prahladpur on Friday, police said. Police were informed about the body around 4.30 pm and upon reaching there it was found deep in a jungle. There were bruises on his forehead and a spot near his neck, with the eyes and ears missing, police said. It seems that the ears and eyes were bitten off by animals, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Chinmoy Biswal said. A small foil (suspected to be containing narcotics), some cash, a small iron chain and some papers were found on searching the body, he said, adding during enquiry, it was revealed that the man was a drug addict and used to visit such abandoned places. The deceased is believed to be a resident of Sangam Vihar, police said.
Neha Dhupia discharges from hospital, takes her daughter home
Neha Dhupia, who finally discharged from the hospital on Friday, was glowing with happiness as she took her daughter Mehr to home.The new parents Neha and Angad Bedi, who recently welcomed their first child together, were spotted coming out of Women's Hospital in Mumbai's Khar area with their little one.The couple posed for a happy family picture together with their tiny tot in their arms. The 'Tumhari Sulu' actor was dressed in a blue dress with a floral print long coat and sneakers while Angad was seen sporting a tee and black denims.A few days back, mommy Neha took to her official Instagram account to introduce the little one to the world. She posted an adorable picture of her daughter's shoes, which read "Hello World" and captioned the photo, "Mehr Dhupia Bedi says hello to the world."The much-in-love couple had revealed the news of their pregnancy in August. Angad and Neha got hitched in a quiet gurudwara ceremony in Delhi earlier this year.
Tips for sound sleep, health
It's not just the right sleepwear that plays an important role to experience uninterrupted sleep, bedtime is also the perfect instance to take immense care of your luscious locks and skin and to rejuvenate from the harm caused by the pollution around you.
Death toll in Nepal bus mishap rises to 18
At least 18 people have died and several others sustained injuries in a bus mishap in far-west Nepal, police said on Friday. The ill-fated bus rolled 300 metres down a hilly road on Thursday in Dadeldhura district, about 650 kms west of Kathmandu. Ten people died on the spot and six others died during treatment after the overloaded school bus met with the accident at Raduwakhola in the district. Two more people died on Friday while undergoing treatment, the police said. Ten critically injured passengers have been admitted to the Dadeldhura sub-regional hospital.
Saudi Crown Prince in UAE
Abu Dhabi, Nov 23 (IANS/WAM) Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived here on Friday on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Artfully alive: How an 80-year-old breathes new life into wilted flowers
Giving a new lease of life to wilted flowers through his pressed flower art, 80-year-old Hari Tandon imbues them with a charm and beauty. Forty exhibits that are on display from Friday here, show how his hands, although shaking because of old age, are firm when it comes to rendering an artful after-life to the pressed flowers.
Spain's Alonso says he is proud of his F1 legacy
McLaren's retiring Formula One (F1) driver Fernando Alonso of Spain has said that he was proud of having made F1 more popular in his home country of Spain as well as winning the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
Monaco to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18
The 19th edition of the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards will be held in Monaco on February 18 next year. Considered the 'Oscars of sports', the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate global sporting achievements across the calendar year. The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of 2018 will start later this month. Former India cricket captains Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are members of the Laureus Academy, which also has big sporting names like Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Sergey Bubka, Luis Figo, Michael Johnson, Sebastian Coe, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh among others. Last year, tennis great Roger Federer won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for a record fifth time, while Serena Williams won the Sportswoman of the Year recognition for the fourth time.
Kovind, Amarinder to lay Kartarpur corridor foundation stone next week
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said that he and President Ram Nath Kovind will jointly lay the foundation stone of the Kartarpur corridor project in Dera Baba Nanak area of Gurdaspur district on November 26.
President Kovind reaches Melbourne
President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind reached Melbourne where they were received by the representative of the Governor of Victoria.President Kovind and the First Lady Savita Kovind are scheduled to meet with Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau.The President is also slated to visit Sidney Myer Asia Centre and address the students.He will also attend the Cricket Melbourne Event and the T20 Cricket event later in the day.In Sydney, the President unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. He also addressed the Australian Financial Review India Business Summit.President Kovind is on a four-day official visit to Australia.
Kim Kardashian West to launch her first mascara
Reality TV star Kim Kardashaian West's make-up brand KKW Beauty is releasing its first ever mascara.
President Kovind departs for Melbourne
President Ramnath Kovind, who is on a four-day official visit to Australia, has departed from Sydney for Melbourne.President Kovind and the First Lady Savita Kovind are scheduled to meet with Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau.The President is also slated to visit Sidney Myer Asia Centre and address the students.He will also attend the Cricket Melbourne Event and the T20 Cricket event later in the day.In Sydney, the President unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. He also addressed the Australian Financial Review India Business Summit.
Saudi crown prince leaves on first foreign tour since Khashoggi murder
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left Thursday on a visit to "brotherly Arab countries", state media reported, his first official trip abroad since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Prince Mohammed will visit a "number of" Arab states at the request of his father, King Salman, the royal court said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya television reported that Prince Mohammed will make his first stop in close ally the United Arab Emirates. Riyadh has come under increased international pressure after the killing of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi in its Istanbul consulate on October 2. The Saudi journalist, a former court insider turned critic of Prince Mohammed, was killed and dismembered in what the kingdom said was a "rogue" operation. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could meet with the crown prince on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina next week, according to Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin. ...
Pet dog's owners who left it unattended booked following death
: A case has been registered against a family here for alleged negligence in leaving their pet dog tied in an apartment without without food and water for nine days "resulting" in its death, police said Thursday. The case was registered under IPC Section 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle) and relevant sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act on complaint by Humane Society International-India against the family, the police said. The dog died due to possible starvation in the absence of the family who were reportedly on a holiday, the complainant alleged. According to the complainant, HSI India consultant, Teja Panneru, the matter came to light on the social media on November 17, when the residents of the building complained about the dog being in an unconscious state. Police said the neighbours had also complained of a 'foul' smell emanating following the dog's death and further claimed that the family was given notice on the ill-treatment of the dog
Salman Khan promises to shoot upcoming film in scenic Arunachal
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Thursday promised to shoot for his upcoming film in the scenic state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Sulabh promises making toilets scribble-free after women fall victims
Sulabh International on Thursday said it will remove obscene graffiti from all its public toilets situated inside the Delhi Metro stations and issue an advisory to lavatory attendants to keep a watch on the vandals and scrub off any noxious text the moment they come across them.
President unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bronze statue in Australia
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday unveiled a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the Australian city of Sydney and said his powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant in these times of strife. Marking the ongoing celebrations of the 150th anniversary year of the Mahatma along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Kovind said it was an honour for him to unveil the statue as the legend belonged to the entire world. Kovind, the first-ever Indian head of state to visit Australia, arrived in Sydney on Wednesday on the second leg of his two-nation trip. During the first leg, he visited Vietnam. Two photographs posted by the official Twitter handle of the President of India showed the striking bronze statue garlanded with flowers. In one of the photographs, President Kovind, First Lady Savita Kovind, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Mayor of Paramatta Andrew Wilson were seen in front of the statue. Members of Indian community were also ...