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26 Oct

Air pollution may hinder India’s fight against Covid-19, say scientists

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The causal link between air pollution and Covid-19 cases is yet to be established conclusively but long-term exposure will certainly make people more vulnerable to lung infections, warn scientists as the skies over large parts of north India, including Delhi, turn smoky and the air quality deteriorates rapidly.Their concerns come amid several global studies pointing to the possible connection between higher air pollution levels and increased Covid-19 cases and deaths. A study by researchers at Harvard University in the US in September showed that an increase of only one microgram per cubic metre in PM 2.5 is associated with an…

26 Oct

India will drive global energy demand, says Modi at India Energy Forum

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India will drive the global energy demand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he showcased his government’s recent reforms in the sector to global investors. Speaking at the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, Mr Modi said the coronavirus pandemic had resulted in global energy demand falling by one-third, investment decisions being impacted and predictions of a contraction in demand over the next few years. “But India is likely to see energy consumption double over the long term,” he said. at a time when the country fast embraces cleaner and renewable sources of energy. India, he said, was on…

24 Oct

Ranveer Singh wishes speedy recovery to ‘main man’ Kapil Dev

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Ranveer Singh has wished a speedy recovery to Kapil Dev after he suffered a heart attack on Friday. The former cricketer underwent angioplasty at a Delhi hospital and is now in a stable condition. Ranveer Singh has wished a speedy recovery to former cricketer Kapil Dev after he suffered a heart attack on Friday. Ranveer took to Twitter to share his good wished for Kapil.“The Legend @therealkapildev embodies strength and resilience Praying for a speedy recovery of my main man,” Ranveer wrote. Kapil, who led India to its first World Cup title in 1983, was rushed to a Delhi hospital where…

24 Oct

Kajal Aggarwal flaunts huge engagement ring, Mahesh Bhatt to take legal action against relative who accused him of harassment

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From Kajal Aggarwal showing off her engagement ring ahead of wedding to Mahesh Bhatt’s relative calling him a don and accusing him of harassment, here are top entertainment news stories.With a week to go for her wedding with interior designer Gautam Kitchlu, actor Kajal Aggarwal is indulging in some ‘shaadi vanity’ on social media. She took to Instagram Stories to share a new video of herself showing off a huge engagement ring on her finger. She can be seen wiggling her fingers, making an ‘okay’ sign and then flashing a thumbs up sign in the clip.Kajal and Gautam are set…

24 Oct

Isha and Akash Ambani got birthday wishes from Priyanka Chopra and Aliaa Bhatt with adorable pics

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Actors Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Karisma Kapoor took to social media to share birthday wishes for Isha and Akash Ambani, who turned 29 on Friday.Priyanka shared a picture from a party, and wrote, “Happy birthday my Ishuuuu… to many more happy times together. Keep Smiling.” Alia shared a picture of Isha and Akash together, and wrote, “Happy birthday Isha and Akash. Wishing you double the happiness and love, today and everyday.” The twins’ aunt, Tina Ambani, also extended her best wishes in an Instagram post. She wrote, “Akash, from an utterly adorable child to a warm, loving, responsible young…

24 Oct

Scripts we get today are significantly better says Ratna Pathak Shah

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Actor Ratna Pathak Shah on Thursday spoke about the need to tell indigenous and original stories through films. She was speaking at the tenth edition of the India Film Project Festival, being held virtually this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ratna was last seen in Thappad. She remarked that Indian filmmakers are now paying attention to the script, and that’s a welcome change. Ratna said, “Scripts we get today are significantly better than what we used to get. So, obviously, there is some focus on script-writing now, which was missing earlier. Some stereotypes still exist, but at least there…

24 Oct

KGF to re-release in theatres

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On Friday, filmmaker Ritesh Sidhwani, one of the presenters of the KGF franchise announced the re-release of KGF: Chapter 1 in theatres. He noted that the film will be screened at PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis theatres for a week starting today. “Mask, Distance, Action! Catch the re-release of #KGFChapter1 at cinemas near you between 23rd-29th October (sic),” tweeted Ritesh. Since the theatres across the country were allowed to re-open from October 15. But however, the theatres can only operate at 50 percent of their actual seating capacity. Filmmakers seem to be in no hurry to release new movies in theatres…

23 Oct

Neha Kakkar looks radiant at her mehendi ceremony; see first photos from the bride-to-be’s pre-wedding function

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Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar's pre-wedding ceremonies have kick-started. First photos from the bride's mehendi ceremony have surfaced online, wherein she looks radiant.In the photos, Neha can be seen sitting on a couch in black loungewear and getting her mehendi done. She looks glowing and is all smiles for the camera.Neha Kakkar, who is all set to tie the knot with fiance Rohanpreet Singh, flew to Delhi on Thursday with her family including siblings Sonu and Tony Kakkar. They were seen in high spirits on the flight.Neha also shared a few photos from her proposal day with her fans that…

23 Oct

Simon Cowell to launch brand new talent show with Oscar-winning producer

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X Factor boss Simon Cowell has decided to branch out after it was revealed America's Got Talent: The Champions would not be returning, instead, he is hoping to find 50 singing starsSimon Cowell's new show will try to discover singing talent in all 50 states across America. The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent boss has teamed up with Oscar-winning movie boss Ron Howard for the huge quest right across the country. 50 States to Stardom will feature a mini-documentary, focusing on each of the vast country's regions – while holding a contest to find a musical star from each…

23 Oct

“To Set The Record Straight”: Amazon Explains Parliament No-Show

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Hours after sources told NDTV that Amazon had refused to appear before a joint parliamentary committee looking into the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill - and could, therefore, face "coercive action" and a "breach of privilege" notice - the online retail giant said its position "may have been misconstrued" and that it would work with the committee to "set the record straight"."The inability of our experts to travel from overseas due to travel restriction and depose before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) during the ongoing pandemic may have been misconstrued and led to a misunderstanding," the company said in a…