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A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum

'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her.

The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret

Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret.

Israel's political divisions are back on the streets

Large anti-government protests have brought Israel's deep political splits back to the surface.

Is my family still alive? An agonising wait for news in Haiti

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse.

Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans

Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial.

Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden

The Biden campaign condemns the video, accusing Donald Trump of "regularly inciting political violence".

Airlines are roaring back in places you might not expect

The rebound is well under way in young, emerging economies where spending power is on the rise.

In Pics: Priyanka Chopra Attends Cousin Mannara Chopra's Birthday Party With Husband Nick Jonas

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Mannara Chopra's 33rd birthday celebrations got bigger and better as her cousin mimi didi AKA Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas joined the party in Mumbai on Friday night. Priyanka Chopra looked gorgeous as ever. She wore a white ensemble. Priyanka kept her accessories minimal while Nick Jonas was dressed in a casual outfit. Birthday girl Mannara wore a red gown. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth Chopra also joined the celebrations. Among other guests, Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta , Darshan Kumar and Zeeshan Siddique (Baba Siddique's son) were pictured arriving at the party. Take a look at the pictures here: On Thursday, Mannara Chopra shared pictures of a Holi bash hosted by her cousin Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka celebrated the festival of colours with her husband and their little bundle of joy Malti Marie in Delhi. Sharing the pictures, Mannara wrote, "Thank you, Mimi Didi, Jiju, and Mm for an amazing Holi get-together. It a...

Watch: Strong winds jolt ski lift with skiers on board

Video shows chairlifts in Italy violently swinging, hit by winds of over 100km/h (62mph).

What we know about the accusations against Diddy

The rap mogul's homes were raided by federal authorities amid a flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse.

Raveena Tandon, Shehnaaz Gill Lead Celeb Roll Call At Patna Shuklla Screening

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It was a star-studded night in Mumbai as stars across film and television fraternity attended the screening of Raveena Tandon's upcoming film Patna Shuklla. The lead star Raveena Tandon was spotted on red carpet of the event in a gorgeous white and black saree. Others present at the screening included Thank You For Coming star Shehnaaz Gill, who also made her debut as a playback singer in the film. She was seen posing for the shutterbugs in a white kurta. Take a look at some pictures from last night: The film's producer Arbaaz Khan was also spotted at the screening in a white t-shirt. His plus one as the event was his wife Shura Khan and dad Salim Khan. Take a look at their pictures below: Others marking their presence at the screening night included Bigg Boss 17 former contestants Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande with her husband Vicky Jain among others. Actress Raveena Tandon recently opened up about her experience with body shaming during the early days...

Haiti's children caught in gang violence 'cataclysm'

A UN report says criminals are recruiting and abusing young people as violence soars.

Parineeti Chopra On Working With Amar Singh Chamkila Director Imtiaz Ali: "Waited More Than 9 Years..."

Actor Parineeti Chopra on Thursday said she had to audition for the role Amarjot in Netflix's Amar Singh Chamkila , a film that also fulfilled her wish of collaborating with director Imtiaz Ali. Chopra, who earlier lent her voice to songs of her films Meri Pyaari Bindu and Kesari , said Ali and the film's composer, A R Rahman, wanted to test her singing skills before casting her in the biopic on the life of the slain Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. She stars opposite Diljit Dosanjh, who plays the title role in the movie. "I remember it was a Zoom call with Rahman sir, Imtiaz sir and Diljit. I thought it would be just an introduction but then Rahman sir asked me, 'Do you know how to sing?' I answered 'I like singing'. And then he said, 'Ok sing and show.' "I sang ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar' and whatever Punjabi songs I could sing. That's how he auditioned me,” Chopra said at the trailer launch of the film here. The film revolves ar...

Prosecutors seek jail for Luis Rubiales over kiss

Spain's ex-football boss could go to prison because of a non-consensual kiss at the Women's World Cup.

New Day, New Pics Of Priyanka Chopra And Her Fam From Their Holi Celebrations

New day, new pictures of Priyanka Chopra and her family from their Holi celebrations in India. The global star, who flew down to India earlier this month for an event, chose to stay back to celebrate Holi with her friends and family. On Monday, videos and pictures of the Citadel star playing holi surfaced on social media and have been trending ever since. Now, the actresses' aunt and cousin Parineeti Chopra's mom Reena Chopra has dropped some inside pictures from the Holi bash. She captioned the post as, "Happy Holi!! #family Meeting our little Malti was the icing on the cake." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reena Malhotra Chopra (@reenachopra.art) A day after the Citadel star's pictures and video from the holi celebrations went viral, she treated her Instafam to some more pictures from the festivities.  Priyanka Chopra captioned the post as, "Holi was lit. Thank you @tam2cul @sudeepdutt for creati...

Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea

Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.

UN rights expert accuses Israel of acts of genocide

Francesca Albanese says Israel seeks to destroy Palestinians, in a report Israel calls "outrageous".

Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza truce talks

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas has been emboldened by the demand for an immediate ceasefire.

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of abortion pill case

Both conservative and liberal justices seemed dubious about limiting access to a drug used by million of women.

Trump: I don't need to borrow money to pay bond

The former US president has 10 days to pay a lesser amount of $175m, which he said he will do before the deadline.

The new crossing into Gaza where aid struggles to get in

Israel says the crossing is open, but agencies say the army is holding them back.

Security law brings Hong Kong's future as business hub into question

A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.

The Jewish settlers who want to build homes in Gaza

They see an opportunity to push for a return of Jewish settlements to the Palestinian territory.

Russia charges four men over Moscow concert attack

Suspects appear in a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.

NDTV Indian Of The Year: Prajakta Koli Awarded The "Climate Influencer Of The Year"

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Prajakta Koli was awarded the Climate Influencer Of The Year at the NDTV Indian Of The Year event held in New Delhi on Saturday. She received the award from Sania Mirza. After receiving the award Prajakta Koli thanked the country which allows to initiate such conversation. As a content creator, she believes she has a huge role to play to create awareness about climate. Prajakta, who is an actor as well, said that acting and creating awareness come with challenges of their own. As an environment enthusiast, Prajakta suggested to practise waste segregation and recycling for people. Take a look: FYI, Prajakta was appointed as UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) India's first Youth Climate Champion in 2022. In January 2023, Prajakta attended the World Economic Forum held in Davos. As one of the six content creators invited globally for the event, Prajakta participated in discussions centered around critical themes such as climate action, social justice, and global hea...

BBC Verify examines how the Moscow attack unfolded

More than a hundred people were killed in a packed concert venue in Moscow after gunmen opened fire.

NDTV Indian Of The Year: ''Social Impact Influencer Of The Year'' Kusha Kapila Praised For Her "Grace" By Smriti Irani

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Actor, social influencer and content creator Kusha Kapila received the 'Social Impact Influencer Of The Year' award at the NDTV Indian Of The Year event held in New Delhi on Saturday. She received the award from union minister Smriti Irani. Recalling the impact of Smriti Irani's iconic character Tulsi ( Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) on her family, Kusha said, "In our family 12-15 people used to cry when Tulsi would cry on TV. Our neighbours would ask what happened." Kusha, who is from Delhi, dedicated her award to her parents who allowed her the agencies to achieve her dream. Kusha said, "I started making content at 28 after working for seven years. I feel there's nothing better than being your true self. Social media allows me to be my true self." However, Kusha received the biggest compliment from Smriti Irani. Smriti Irani, who follows Kusha on Instagram, said that she wins every battle with grace. On the sidelines of the event, Kusha engaged ...

Video shows gunmen in Moscow concert hall lobby

Footage shows gunmen in the lobby of a concert hall near the Russian capital Moscow.

People take cover as gunmen enter Moscow concert hall

Footage shows people taking cover inside the venue as multiple shots are heard.

At least 65 migrant bodies found in Libya mass grave

Those who died were believed to be being smuggled through the desert to reach the Mediterranean coast.

Saiee Manjrekar On Dabangg 3 Co-Star Salman Khan: "I Will Always Be Thankful To Him"

Actor Saiee Manjrekar, who also happens to be actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar's daughter, opened up about debuting in the mega franchise Dabangg 3 opposite Salman Khan and whether it cast a shadow on her recognition. In an interview with Hindustan Times , Saiee said, "No one ever came to watch Dabangg 3 for me. It was a Salman Khan film that I got to be a part of. There's nothing better than that for a new comer. The amount of recognition it got me would have taken me years to build that up." The actor, who recently starred in Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay, also revealed that she makes sure to call and inform Salman Khan about the projects she has signed."I feel it would be unfair to not tell him. He has given me this opportunity and if I'm getting work, I will always be thankful to him," the actor stated. Talking about Salman Khan further, she called him and her dad her "protective figures". She said, "because entering the industry at such a yo...

New Gaza hospital raid sign of Hamas capabilities

It is the second time Israeli forces have gone into al-Shifa, where they say Hamas has regrouped.

Tailor who survived Auschwitz and dressed presidents dies

Martin Greenfield was one of the US' most renowned tailors, dressing six presidents and numerous celebrities.

Sara Ali Khan's Advice To Brother Ibrahim Ahead Of His Bollywood Debut: "Hope He Maintains Balance In His Life And Work"

Coming from a family that has some of the tinsel town's most loved and admired faces, Sara Ali Khan inherited her acting genes from her father Saif Ali Khan, mother Amrita Singh and, of course, her grandfather Sharmila Tagore. In a still-young career spanning six years, the petite Sara has carried forward the legacy of her parents while also finding a strong foothold in the film industry not just with her acting chops but also her grounded nature. With Sara already an established name in the industry, all eyes are now on her younger brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, who is also looking to make his foray into Bollywood. In a recent interview with ANI, Sara opened up about how talented Ibrahim is as he wished him good luck and success in the industry. Asked if she would like to set an example for her sibling with her work, Sara replied, "No (I don't feel like setting an example for him). My brother is quite smart... it is his life, his luck and his talent. We both have been broug...

Eight dead as tanker capsizes off Japan coast

The ship was reportedly at anchor because of stormy weather.

Bobby Deol On Dad Dharmendra's Reaction To Animal's Success: "People Are Going Crazy For You"

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Bobby Deol, in a recent interview with Zoom TV, shared his dad and veteran actor Dharmendra's reaction on his film's Animal roaring success. Talking to Zoom TV, Bobby said that his father had the sweetest reaction to all the appreciation that he was receiving. “When Animal released and I came home, my dad said to me – because he loves social media – ‘Sab log tere deewane ho rahe hai' (People are going crazy for you) I said ‘Papa, main aapka beta hun, deewane nahi honge to kya hoge‘. (Papa I am your son, of course they would go crazy.) It was a very special moment for me.” The Barsaat actor also spoke about brotherhood in the film industry and said that even if everyone did not call him to congratulate, he was thankful for their love. “There are so many nice people in this industry. When Animal released, the kind of love I got from this industry was so beautiful, so special. Everyone didn't need to call me. I feel our industry is so amazing. It's just that sometimes...

Watch: Kim Jong Un oversees rocket launcher drills

Video shows the North Korean leader speaking to military officials as rockets fire into the sky.

More couples are saying 'I do' in China

The number of newlyweds rises for the first time in nine years as authorities try to reverse record-low birth rates.

No choice for Ukrainians: More Putin means more war

Russia's leader is "sick with power", says Ukraine's president, whose country faces continued war.

The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

Putin claims landslide and scorns US democracy

Officials give Vladimir Putin 87% of the vote, in an election where no credible opponent could stand.

Trabzonspor fans attack Fenerbahce players after loss

Trabzonspor fans ran on to the field and attacked Fenerbahce players after Sunday's Super Lig match.

Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win

President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.

Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava in eruption

Footage from the Reykjanes Peninsula shows bright orange lava erupting into the air.

Gaza needs more larger-scale aid now, Germany says

Olaf Scholz also criticises Israel's planned offensive in Rafah, warning of a danger of casualties.

Siege after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

Police are at the scene in New Jersey after a suspect shot dead three people in nearby Falls Township.

New India election to be held in seven stages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term in the vote beginning in April.

Cara Delevingne's LA home destroyed by fire

The British model and actress thought her two cats had died in the blaze - but

Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery

The first crates of food are on dry ground, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear.

Hungary's Orban vows surge to right in US and Europe

Hungary's PM fires a new salvo in a war of words with the US Biden administration.

Iconic Concorde jet taken across Hudson River to museum

The retired aircraft, known for flying across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours, underwent a restoration.

How is the world responding to Haiti unrest?

As chaos grips the Caribbean nation, how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical.

Sidharth Malhotra's Cheer Squad At Yodha Screening - Wife Kiara Advani With Family

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra made heads turn as they arrived hand-in-hand for the special screening of Yodha on Thursday evening. Kiara, who married Siddharth last year in Jaisalmer, opted for a blue blazer and matching for the night while Sidharth kept it casual in a black jacket and jeans. The celeb couple was also seen posing with their family members on the red carpet. Take a look at how the celeb couple walked the red carpet of Yodha screening tonight: Also present at the screening were Sidharth Malhotra's Yodha co-stars Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani. While Disha looked lovely in a white gown, Raashii stole the limelight in a red gown. See some pictures from the big night: Several other stars like Tiger Shroff, Karan Johar and others also marked their presence at the screening: Sidharth Malhotra will be seen alongside Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani in the action thriller. The trailer of the film was shared by Sidharth Malhotra recently with...

Sara Ali Khan, Tamannaah Lead Celeb Roll Call At Murder Mubarak Screening

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It was a star-studded night on Thursday as Bollywood celebs assembled under one roof to attend the screening of Netflix original Murder Mubarak . The film's lead cast Sara Ali Khan and Vijay Varma were spotted posing together on the red carpet. Sara Ali Khan looked gorgeous in a black floral gown while Vijay Varma looked radiant in a co-ord set. Vijay Varma's cheer quad at the event was his girlfriend and actress Tamannaah, who looked stunning in a while gown. The other cast members of Murder Mubarak were also spotted arriving for the screening with their family. Pankaj Tripathi was spotted posing on the red carpet with his wife Mridula Tripathi. Sanjay Kapoor, who pays a pivotal role in the film was also spotted at the screening. The actor's cheer squad included his wife Maheep, kids Shanaya and Zahan. Others stars marking their presence at the screening included Aashim Gulati, Tisca Chopra, Saba Ali Khan, Suhail Nayyar, Deven Bhojani and others. ...

Salman Khan Reviews Laapataa Ladies, Accidentally Calls It Kiran Rao's Directorial Debut

Salman Khan was the latest Bollywood celebrity to heap praises on Aamir khan and Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies . The actor, who shares a close bond with Aamir Khan, wrote his review of the film on X (previously known as Twitter) on Wednesday evening. He however accidentally called the film Kiran Rao's directorial debut. For the unversed, Kiran Rao is the producer of Laapataa Ladies and her directorial debut was the 2010 film Dhobi Ghat . Salman Khan in his post wrote, "Just saw Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies . Wah wah (wow) Kiran. I really enjoyed it and so did my father. Congrats on your debut as a director, superb job. Kab kaam karogi mere saath (When will you work with me)." As soon as the post was up, Internet users were quick to correct him that it's not Kiran's directorial debut. One wrote, "Kiran Rao debuted in 2010 for your Information," while another user wrote, "Debut Kiran Rao ka DHOBI GHAT thi, sir." Take a look at Salman...

Dutch anti-Islam populist Wilders abandons PM bid

His party won a dramatic victory in the 2023 elections - but marathon coalition talks have failed.

Sara Ali Khan's Ab-Tastic Work Out Video Has The Internet's Heart

Drop whatever you are doing because Sara Ali Khan's recent Instagram entry deserves your undivided attention. To give us all some major fitness goals, the diva has shared a video from her  gym session . In the clip, the actress can be seen doing side crunches, cable core presses, and other exercises to sweat it out in the gym and maintain that enviable physique. While Sara's dedication is clearly visible in the video, her sports bra and shorts combo perfectly set gym wear goals. While captioning the post, Sara used her signature poetic touch and wrote “Pehle stomach burn, Ab abs ka turn. You gotta work so you can earn, The  sarso ka saag  for which you yearn.” Too good Sara, too good. Celebrity fitness coach Namrata Purohit was among the first ones to comment on Sara Ali Khan's post. She wrote, “Killed it today,” and dropped a fire and red heart emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan...