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17 Nov

Taapsee Pannu: I was replaced because hero’s wife didn’t want me in the film

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Taapsee Pannu: I was replaced because hero’s wife didn’t want me in the film Taapsee Pannu is riding high on success of films such as Thappad, Mission Mangal and Badla, but there was a time when she was called a ‘bad luck charm’ and producers were shy of signing her. In a new interview, the actor has spoken about the negativity and misogyny she faced early in her career.“I faced some really weird things in the beginning like she isn’t pretty enough. I’ve been replaced because the hero’s wife didn’t want me to be part of the film. I was…

17 Nov

CBI arrests junior engineer for alleged sexual abuse of 50 children: UP

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A UP government employee arrested by the CBI on Tuesday for allegedly sexually abusing around 50 children in a 10-year period has been suspended. The accused - a junior staffer in the irrigation department - was suspended for "alleged involvement in immoral acts and misconduct".Earlier today the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Rambhawan, who was posted to Uttar Pradesh's Karvi as a junior civil engineer in 2009, on charges of child sexual abuse and sharing, or selling, photographs and videos of such material to pedophiles around the world via the darknet. Officials of the central investigative agency said the…

17 Nov

“Go To High Court”: Top Court On Bail Plea Of Man Arrested Over Tweets Against Thackeray’s

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A Nagpur man accused of posting offensive social media posts about Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray was granted bail by a Mumbai court on Wednesday. The man -- Sameet Thakkar -- was granted bail by the Esplande court in Mumbai on a bond of Rs 25,000. Senior counsel Abaad Ponda appeared for Sameet Thakkar and argued that all the offences registered against him were bailable and that the police had erred in arresting him. Sameet Thakkar was initially arrested from Rajkot on October 24 for allegedly posting offensive social media posts about Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son and…

17 Nov

UP Police Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl, Man Arrested

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A 16-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man were found in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, by the police today, a day after the inter-faith couple went missing, an official said.Superintendent of Police (City) Sanjay Kumar said the girl worked at a general store in Panchpeer Tiraha in Shahjahanpur while the man, Riyaz Khan, 23, from Shravasti district, used to bring stock to the store from godowns. "It was here that a love affair developed between them. On Monday, Khan and the minor eloped, prompting the girl's father to register a complaint against him," Mr Kumar said. He said a police team was…

16 Nov

Losliya’s father passes away

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Losliya's father S Mariyanesan became popular among the Tamil-speaking audience after he appeared on the third season of Bigg Boss TamilActor and former Bigg Boss Tamil contestant Losliya’s father S Mariyanesan passed away in Canada on Sunday following a cardiac arrest.Fans of Bigg Boss Tamil took to Twitter to condole the demise of Mariyanesan. Mariyanesan became popular among the Tamil-speaking audience after he appeared on the third season of Bigg Boss Tamil. In an episode, he along with his wife and daughters paid a surprise visit to Losliya inside the house. And that encounter led to high-drama after he confronted…

16 Nov

BJP to fight 2022 Punjab assy polls at 117 seats : Chugh

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BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh Monday said the party has started preparations on a war footing to contest all the 117 seats in 2022 Vidhan Sabha elections in Punjab. Chugh said organisational structure at 23,000 polling booths was being strengthened by mobilizing BJP workers at the grassroot level. He said party BJP president JP Nadda would virtually inaugurate 10 district offices of the party on November 19 and thereafter would undertake a three-day tour to the state to take stock of the preparations and to galvanise the workers for the forthcoming Assembly battle. Chugh said the party leaders led…

16 Nov

Modi to unveil ‘Statue of Peace’ in Rajasthan on Monday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually unveil the Statue of Peace in Rajasthan at 12:30 pm on Monday on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer ji Maharaj. PM Modi tweeted, "At 12:30 pm today afternoon, will unveil the 'Statue of Peace' to mark the 151st Jayanti celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. Do watch the programme." The unveiling ceremony will be aired on BJP's official Facebook page, official BJP Twitter handle and its YouTube channel. The 151-inch tall statue has been made using Ashtadhatu- a combination of 8…

16 Nov

Russia To Produce Freeze-Dried Covid-19 Vaccine Doses For Easy Transportation

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Russia expects to produce primarily freeze-dried Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses by the spring, a top official said, eliminating the need for transport at ultra-low temperatures as part of an ambitious plan to inoculate its population.Vaccine developers globally are scrambling to work out how to ship and store their vials, some of which must be kept in specialised freezers at extremely low temperatures. The logistical challenge was brought into sharp focus after promising interim trial data for the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, a major breakthrough in the race to curb the pandemic. This vaccine needs to be shipped…

15 Nov

Nissan Magnite with powerful HRA0 Turbo engine

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At the heart of the all-new Nissan Magnite is the most fuel-efficient (20kmpl) and powerful ‘Made in India’ engine, the HRA0 1.0-litre Turbo. The all-new Nissan Magnite will also be available with the B4D naturally aspirated petrol engine. The HRA0 Turbo engine is available with Manual 5 speed and X-TRONIC CVT gearbox variants of the SUV. With Nissan’s signature Cruise Control and wider gear range, the all-new Nissan Magnite delivers seamless performance even in peak city traffic.The HRA0 Turbo engine borrows “mirror bore cylinder coating” technology from world-class sports cars such as the Nissan GT-R, thus reducing resistance inside the…

15 Nov

The new centre of Nova IVF Fertility in Siliguri

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India’s leading IVF chain, Nova IVF Fertility has launched a new IVF centre in Siliguri. With a legacy spanning 10 years in the field, Nova IVF brings in the most advanced fertility treatment to Eastern India. The centre is backed by highly qualified IVF Specialists, trained Embryologists, Global Standards & protocols, latest Embryology Lab & a comprehensive array of fertility solutions. The success rate of an IVF procedure primarily depends on the ambience of embryo culturing. The embryologists at Nova IVF are trained in the strict ASEBIR grading system of embryos to handle and manage the technological advancements to encourage…