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Arbaaz Khan’s musical response to the alleged divorce with Malaika

Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan found a unique way of replying to reports about his alleged divorce with wife Malaika Arora Khan. The actor-director and producer took to Instagram and dubsmashed on the famous song ‘Kuch toh log kahenge’ from the 1972 hit film Amar Prem. The actor, who has been married to Malaika for 17

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Rishi Kapoor goes unrecognised in ‘Kapoor & Sons’, see his first look here

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has gone through extensive make-over for his upcoming films ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and ‘Sanam Re’. The jolly actor, who has romanced many beautiful actresses like Neetu Singh, Madhuri Dixit, Jaya Prada and Juhi Chalwa, is unrecognisable in the pics that he has been sharing on Twitter. Earlier, Rishi Kapoor shared a

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Virender Sehwag appointed Kings XI Punjab’s mentor for IPL 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was on Monday appointed mentor of the Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). In his new role, Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and would be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad, a statement from the Kings XI franchise stated. “Virender Sehwag

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I didn’t expect to be included in a squad which has won a T20 series 3-0: Negi

It is difficult to expect that selectors would ring in changes when an Indian cricket team wins a series 3-0 on Australian soil which is precisely the reason why Pawan Negi is “pleasantly surprised” after knowing about his selection for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. “I will not say that I am shocked as

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‘Realise dreams of wearing high-heels’: Taiwan county builds huge glass shoe as tribute to women

A Taiwanese county has built an enormous glass shoe as a tribute to local women who suffered from a debilitating foot disease. Completed last month, the transparent 17-metre (55-foot) tall structure in Chiayi county in the southwest of the island has already attracted large numbers of visitors even before it officially opens in two weeks.

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Maharashtra: 13 students from Pune drown near Murud beach in Raigad, search operation underway

At least 13 students of Pune’s Inamdar College on Monday drowned in the sea near Murud beach in Raigad, Maharashtra, according to reports. ANI reported that over 13 bodies have been recovered till now while IANS reported that the death toll is likely to rise as 10-12 students are still missing. The tragedy took place

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U-turn on MGNREGA? Now, NDA govt terms scheme cause of ‘national pride’

As MGNREGA completes ten years on Tuesday, Narendra Modi govermment, which earlier appeared critical of the UPA’s flagship rural job scheme, on Monday hailed the measure saying the achievements of a decade are a “cause of “national pride and celebration”. In a statement, the government also claimed that the last financial year saw a “revival”

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ISIS had plans to target foreigners in Goa and defence bases in Maha

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (IS) had elaborate plans to target foreigners and vital defence installations in Goa and Maharashtra, investigators questioning the chief of the terror group’s Indian wing have learnt. The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS), during its ongoing probe, has found that Shafi Armar alias Yusuf, who defected from Indian Mujahideen

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Deepika Padukone to Begin Filming xXx, Says Want to ‘Challenge’ Myself

Deepika Padukone flies to Canada for another adventure on Tuesday; this one with a Hollywood twist. The actress, who took a mini break after a hectic and rewarding 2015, has been fulfilling her brand commitments as she sweats out every day in the gym working hard on an already toned body. Deepika, who joins Vin

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World’s best chef found dead at his home in Switzerland

One of the world’s most respected chefs, Benoit Violier, whose 3-star restaurant in Switzerland recently topped the list of world’s best 1,000 restaurants, has been found dead at his home in an apparent suicide, police said on Monday. The 44-year-old ran the 3-star Michelin eaterie Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville in Crissier, near Lausanne in

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10,000 young migrants unaccounted for, EU police agency says

Authorities dealing with Europe’s migrant crisis have lost track of about 10,000 unaccompanied children amid fears that organized crime gangs are beginning to exploit the vulnerable youngsters, a senior official at the European Union’s police agency said Monday. Europol Chief of Staff Brian Donald said that the figure “would be a conservative estimate across all

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Taliban suicide bomber kills 20 policemen outside Kabul base, scores injured

At least 20 policemen were killed Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber struck a police base in Kabul Monday, just days before a fresh round of international talks aimed at reviving dialogue with the Islamist group. Scores of people were also wounded as the attacker blew himself up in a queue of police officers waiting

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SC raps govt for not implementing food security law: Is Gujarat not a part of India?

The Supreme Court Monday reproached some states, including Gujarat, for laxity in implementing the National Food Security Act, and questioned their adherence to the federal scheme. “What is Parliament doing? Is Gujarat not a part of India? The Act says it extends to whole of India and Gujarat is not implementing it. You want to

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J&K government formation: Why should I burn my hands for nothing, asks Mehbooba Mufti

When talks were on last winter on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance, Mehbooba Mufti had gone into a shell, refusing to attend any meeting. From day one, the PDP president was reluctant for an alliance with the BJP. Ten months later, after her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away, she asks:

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Budget 2016: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wants to present a credible budget this month with realistic targets for tax revenues and asset sales, people involved in the process say, but businesses may end up picking up much of the tab. Jaitley is staring at a big revenue shortfall as India again misses an unrealistic target for raising

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Airlift box office collection: Akshay Kumar-Nimrat Kaur’s film crosses the Rs 100-crore mark

Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur’s film has become the first film of this year to enter the Rs 100-crore club. Airlift is based on a real story of evacuating 1.7 lakh Indians in Kuwait in 488 flights over a span of 59 days. Akshay Kumar is back with a power packed performance in his film

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GHMC polls: Voting underway in Hyderabad, can TRS win twin cities in this battle of prestige?

Its the biggest battle for votes in Hyderabad. On 2 February, the city goes to poll for much awaited Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections. After formation of Telangana state, this is the first time that GHMC elections are being held and therefore it is being seen as litmus test for all parties in the fray.

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Masood Azhar’s chilling message: ‘My army adores death’

Jash-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar has warned his ‘enemies’ that any action against the jihadis operating against India from Pakistan will have dangerous consequences. Azhar, one of India’s most wanted terrorist, wrote in Peshawar-based jihadi magazine al-Qalam that his ‘army’ loves death. The Indian Express quoted Azhar as saying, “I have prepared an army that

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Zika outbreak now a global emergency, says World Health Organisation

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in the Americas, calling it an “extraordinary event” that poses a public health threat to other parts of the world. The U.N. agency took the rare step despite a lack of definitive

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To curb female foeticide, govt may make sex test mandatory

In an attempt to curb female foeticide, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said the Central government was mulling to lift the ban on sex determination of the foetus. While addressing All India Regional Editors Conference in Jaipur on Monday, the Minister said, a proposal is with the Cabinet which is contemplating on

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SC hearing on gay sex today: India’s struggle with Sec 377 explained

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear in open court curative petitions – the last legal recourse available to litigants – on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is an opportunity for it to rectify the mistake of re-criminalising homosexuality in the country. Typically, judges decide a curative petition after discussing it among themselves through

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