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29 Oct

Covid-19:Thousands At Dussehra Celebration In Bengal, Social Distancing Violated

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Flouting COVID-19 safety protocols, thousands of people gathered at a ground in Kharagpur in Paschim Medinipur district during the annual Dussehra ceremony with the video of the event going viral on social media in past two days.The Dussehra festival at Kharagpur attracts thousands of people every year and is attended by people's representatives, a senior district official said. As the effigy of Ravana was being set ablaze on the sprawling ground on Monday evening, the day of Dussehra and Bijoya Dashami, the crowd swelled and physical distancing apparently went for a toss. As the video of the huge crowd went…

29 Oct

“Let Abhinandan Varthaman Go”: Pak Leader Says Army Chief “Was Shaking” At Meet

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Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a meeting of parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack their country, said a Pakistani lawmaker as he recounted the events of February 2019 meeting during which the Imran Khan government decided to release Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.In a speech in the National Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important meeting pointed out that if Pakistan did not release Wing Commander Varthaman, India would attack Pakistan "that…

28 Oct

Alia Bhatt to jet off to Hyderabad next week to shoot the pending scenes of SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR

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Alia Bhatt to jet off to Hyderabad next week to shoot the pending scenes of SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ After seven months of lockdown, filmmaker SS Rajamouli resumed the shooting of his magnum opus, ‘RRR’ in the first week of October. Now, reports are rife that Alia Bhatt will be jetting off to Hyderabad to shoot for the remaining portions of her scenes in the film. According to a report in a news portal, Alia had only one scene remaining when the shooting of the film was stopped due to the pandemic and the lockdown in March. Now, the actress will…

28 Oct

Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Kaley Cuoco, Elisabeth Moss Elevate Your Style With These Monochrome Dresses

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Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Kaley Cuoco, Elisabeth Moss Elevate Your Style With These Monochrome Dresses Some prefer wearing funky multi-shades whereas, some love wearing classy monochromatic themed dresses. The Hollywood actresses from both television and movies, Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Kaley Cuoco, and Elisabeth Moss have been seen in monochrome dresses too. The actresses have never stepped back to show off their style and inspire us. Be it a multi-color attire or a monochromatic, they look gorgeous in all of them. They have been seen to try out every kind of fashion trend. The 51 years old famous television actress…

28 Oct

KFC provides meals to migrant workers

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KFC India provided meals to migrant workers and daily wage earners struggling to earn a livelihood and afford meals during the ongoing pandemic. The company extended support to communities in need in Assam as part of their ‘Feed a Million’ pledge. More than 1,50,000 meals were provided across cities in Assam through the distribution of kits comprising essential food and hygiene items. KFC India had announced the ‘Feed a Million’ pledge earlier in the year to help impacted communities, with a commitment to provide 1 million meals to communities in need. As the extended periods of lockdown continued, the brand…

28 Oct

Varmora Granito to generate 1,200 employment

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Varmora Granito Private Limited is setting up two state-of-the-art high-tech plants at Morbi in Gujarat. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Virtual laid the foundation stone of the new plants on October 27 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines was also present during the ceremony. Varmora Granito is planning to invest around Rs. 300 crore in 35,000 sq meters per day facility for large format GVT tiles. The company expects the plants to be fully commercial operations by April 2021 and will generate 1,200 direct & indirect employment opportunities. Celebrating 25 years of innovation,…

27 Oct

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx mourns sister DeOndra Dixon’s demise, he said ‘My heart is shattered’

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Jamie Foxx on Tuesday paid tribute to his younger sister DeOndra Dixon, 36, who passed away on October 19. Jamie Foxx penned a heartfelt note where he talked about his sister’s dancing skills and mentioned how he will fill the void created by DeOndra with her ‘great’ memories. Sharing photos of his late sister, Foxx wrote on Instagram, “My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light…” Recalling how DeOndra Dixon would steal…

27 Oct

Karthi is ready with another action movie

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The first look poster of Karthi’s upcoming movie Sulthan was released on Monday. Karthi tweeted while sharing the first look, “Dear brothers and sisters, Your love and appreciation is what keeps us going! Bringing you the first look of #Sulthan. Hope you like it! Love you guys! #SulthanFirstLook.” Bakkiyaraj Kannan of Remo fame has written and directed the movie, which is bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures. Presenting the poster, SR Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures said the film was “a complete family & action entertainer.” Karthi termed this movie as his “biggest production so far.” “And it’s a wrap!! From…

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…

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…