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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

"I'm Not Worried About Being Typecast," Says Sara Khan

Actress Sara Khan said that she doesn't think people judge actors solely based on their screen roles anymore and added that she is not worried about “being typecast.” Sara, who is currently seen playing the role of Goddess Kritikayein, said: "I don't think people judge actors solely based on their screen roles anymore. Social media is so prevalent now that people can learn about actors through their profiles and see who we really are beyond our characters.” “So, I'm not worried about being typecast because it helps people understand us better and opens up more diverse career opportunities." The actress said that it was years ago, when actors worried about being typecast. “But that's not as much of a concern now. Social media allows audiences and producers to see more of an actor's talents beyond their roles, letting us showcase other skills and change any preconceived notions based on past characters,” she said. Sara plays the role of Goddess Kritikay...

Israeli West Bank raid leaves destruction and determination in its wake

Palestinians in Nur Shams camp speak to the BBC's Lucy Williamson after Israeli forces withdraw.

Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of X

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

Venice Film Festival 2024: Newlywed Amy Jackson Walks The Red Carpet In Style

Newlywed Amy Jackson walked the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival 2024 with celebrity couturier Alberta Ferretti. Amy Jackson looked stunning as she wore an off-the-shoulder tulle bustier gown embroidered with a cascade of degrade crystals from the Alberta Ferretti Fall Winter 2024 Collection. Amy accessorised her look with jewellery from bvlgari  and a stylish hairdo. Sharing the pictures from the red carpet on Instagram, Amy Jackson wrote, "Such a beautiful night walking the carpet with Queen @albertaferretti at the Opening Ceremony of Venice Film Festival. Wearing @albertaferretti & @bvlgari Glam by the fabulous @giuliopanciera & @nicovincistudio." Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) Sharing the details of Amy's outfit, the Instagram handle of Alberta Ferretti shared a video from the red carpet. The caption read, "For the opening ceremony of the 81st #V...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan Schools Contestant Who Calls Unmarried Women "Bojh": "Ladki Joh Hai..."

Amitabh Bachchan is trending big as he schooled a Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 contestant for calling unmarried women a "burden". Contestant Krishna Selukar revealed on the show that he lost job during Covid-induced pandemic. Having a degree in engineering, Krishna described his situation drawing an analogy of an unmarried woman and said, "Agar mei kahu bina shadi ki ladki gharwalo par bojh hoti hai na Sir, ek umar hone ke baad berozgar ladke utna hi bojh hote hai (If I say that an unmarried woman is a burden to her family, then after a certain age, an unemployed man is also a burden)." Amitabh Bachchan didn't let the comment go unnoticed and said "Ek baat batye aapko. Ladki joh hai bojh kabhi nai ban sakti. Bahut badi shaan hoti hai mahila. (Can I tell you one thing? A woman can never be a burden for the family. She is always an honour)." Earlier, the legend shared a picture from the first day shoot of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 on his Instagram. Shari...

How Did Alia Bhatt Put Kalki Koechlin And Daughter Sappho Into Trouble? See Viral Post

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Kalki Koechlin jokingly blamed Alia Bhatt for putting her into trouble. Wondering how? Recently, Kalki shared a picture featuring a page from Alia Bhatt's book ED Finds A Home on her Instagram stories.Tagging Alia Bhatt, she wrote in the caption, "Uh oh you got us in trouble. Now Sappho wants Ed in our home." Re-sharing the post on her Instagram stories, Alia dropped a series of laugh out loud emojis. For context, Alia released her first book ED Finds A Home at the Storyverse - Children's Lit Fest in Mumbai in June. Alia's book is about a dog Ed and Alia (a little girl). Alia has a superpower and she can speak to Ed. Back in June, Alia also shared a glimpse of the book on her Instagram. Sharing the news with her Instafam, Alia Bhatt wrote, "A new adventure begins. "Ed finds a Home" is just the beginning of a new series of books from the universe of Ed-a-mamma.. My chidhood was full of storytelling and storytellers .. and one day I had a dream to...

Nevada politician found guilty of reporter's murder

Robert Telles was convicted of killing a journalist who wrote unflattering stories about his time in office.

Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony begins

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony is under way in glorious conditions in the French capital.

Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

Two Delta workers killed and one injured after accident

Few details are available on the incident, which took place in a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility.

Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

Aparshakti Khurana To NDTV On Stree 2's Box Office Success: "We Knew We Will Do Good Numbers But..."

Stree 2 is having a dream run at the box office. The film, which released On August 15, has already breached the Rs 400 crore mark and is now on its way to 500. Aparshakti Khurana, who plays the role of Bittu in the franchise, spoke to NDTV about Stree 2 and his character receiving massive love from the audience. Speaking to NDTV's Abira Dhar, the Jubilee actor said, "When we were shooting, we knew we were doing something very nice and special and happy. But we did not know that the movie will touch 400 crores in just a week or we will get so much love from the people. It is such a happy vibe. I really pinch myself to believe this is where we have reached with the film. We knew we will do good numbers but this is unprecedented numbers." Meanwhile, on Day 12, the horror comedy amassed ₹17 crore at the ticket window, reported Sacnilk. With this, Stree 2's total box office collection stands at ₹ 401.55 crore. It is now inching towards the ₹450-crore club. On its second ...

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.

Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.

Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.

Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.

Sanya Malhotra Gets Emotional As She Receives Standing Ovation For Mrs

Sanya Malhotra attended the screening of her film  Mrs  at the Melbourne Indian Film Festival on Friday. The actress was moved to tears after she received a standing ovation for her performance in the film. Sharing the video of the moment on Instagram, Sanya wrote, "I want to thank all of you for the incredible response and the standing ovation we received for “Mrs” last night at Indian Film Festival Melbourne. Your support means the world to us. This film is a labour of love, and we're thrilled it resonated with you. A huge thanks to my amazing team—this wouldn't have been possible without your talent and dedication. Here's to more stories that inspire! Eagerly waiting for the film to be released in India now." Replying to the post, Tahira Kashyap dropped red hearts. Abhimanyu Dasani and Triptii Dimri followed suit.  See the post here:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by SanyaM (@sanyamalhotra_) Follow...

RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and supports Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship".

The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds

Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week.

Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.

Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

Body of UK tech tycoon recovered but daughter still missing

UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing.

Rattled Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message

The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks, writes Katty Kay.

Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon

Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war.

Divers find five bodies in wreck of Sicily yacht

The grim discoveries come two days after the Bayesian sank in a freak storm off Sicily.

Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

Manjhi Turns 9: Nawazuddin Siddiqui On How He Prepared For The Role - "Was Determined To..."

Nine years ago, the critically acclaimed biographical film Manjhi: The Mountain Man released, vividly portraying the remarkable story of Dashrath Manjhi, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Directed by Ketan Mehta, the film chronicles the life of a man who, driven by an unyielding resolve, spent over two decades carving a path through a mountain with just a hammer and chisel to better the lives of the people in his village after the tragic loss of his wife. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's portrayal of Dashrath Manjhi is widely celebrated as a standout performance, capturing the essence of Manjhi's perseverance and dedication. In an old interview from around the time of the film's release, Siddiqui shared his thoughts on his career and the challenges he faced in portraying such a legendary figure. Reflecting on his journey, he remarked, “Though I was an average looking 5 feet 6-inch man, but I was determined to do it on my own in Bollywood. So, that willingness, that desire was there.” ...

West Makes Avengers As They Don't Have Superheroes Like Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji: Vicky Kaushal

Actor Vicky Kaushal on Tuesday said the filmmakers from the West feel the need to make films like Avengers because they don't have "real superheroes" like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The actor stars as Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in his upcoming film Chhaava , directed by Laxman Utekar. The period drama will release on December 6. Vicky was speaking at a special event held at Chitra Cinemas where he and Utekar showed the teaser of the movie, produced by Maddock Films, to a group of fans. The National Award winner said it is an honour for him to play the role of the Maratha warrior, who was the son of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for an actor. The whole team has worked very hard on this film. I always say the West feels the need to make films like 'Avengers' because they don't have those kinds of superheroes that we have. We have real s...

"If Rohan And Poo From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Had A Baby Girl, It Would Be Ananya's Bae": Karan Johar

Producer-director Karan Johar on Tuesday said it's been 23 years since Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham released and if two of its characters, Rohan Raichand and Pooja Sharma, had a baby girl, she would be Bae from the upcoming series Call Me Bae . Karan Johar, who serves as an executive producer on the Prime Video show, said the character of Bae -- played by Ananya Panday in her series debut -- is a "glorious Gen Z 2.0 derivative" of Kareena Kapoor Khan's iconic fashionista Poo aka Pooja from his 2001 feature film. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham ends with Poo and Rohan, essayed by Hrithik Roshan, tying the knot. "If Rohan and Pooja now would have had to have had a baby girl, she would be Bae. I'm just talking because she really is a glorious Gen Z 2.0 derivative of Poo. It's like where Poo ends, Bae takes off. "That's the best way that I can describe her because even when you saw the character of Poo, it started with all the fun and games and then, she ...

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Vedang Raina Sings Phoolon Ka Taron Ka For Jigra Co-Star Alia Bhatt

Vedang Raina and Alia Bhatt will share screen space in Vasan Bala's Jigra. They will reportedly be playing siblings in the film. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Alia and Vedang hosted an Instagram live. Vedang delighted fans as well as Alia with his song Phoolon Ka Taron Ka... from Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman's film Hare Rama Hare Krishna. The song essentially celebrates the beauty of sibling love. In the video, Vedang can be seen singing the song on guitar. Alia is all smiles as she enjoys the performance whole-heartedly. Take a look: CANT WAIT FOR OCTOBER 11 !!!!!!!! #AliaBhatt #vedangraina pic.twitter.com/f2Y3x92ykp — Aliaark08 (@offline_onsite) August 19, 2024 After wrapping the shoot, Vedang shared a few BTS with Alia Bhatt. He wrote in the caption, "And that's a wrap on Jigra. Aliaabhatt. A film and a character that has given me as much as taken away from me. A journey that's meant everything. See you at the movies on 27th September." Take a lo...

Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Mira Rajput Ties Rakhi To Brother-In-Law Ishaan Khatter. See Famjam Post

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Raksha Bandhan celebrations are all about love, laughter and family time. Mira Rajput tied rakhi to brother-in-law Ishaan Khatter this year. Ishaan Khatter shared the picture on his Instagram stories. Mira re-shared the picture on her Instagram stories. Mira also shared a famjam picture on her Instagram stories. The picture features Shahid Kapoor, Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Sana Kapur and Ruhaan Kapoor. The entire family can be seen posing for a happy frame. Mira Rajput and Ishaan Khatter share a cordial relationship. They are often spotted together at family functions and events. Take a look at the pictures here: Mira often shares fun-filled pictures of her famjam time with Shahid and his brother. Mira Rajput shared a happy frame with Ishaan Khatter on Instagram. Here,  the two are sharing a warm hug. For the caption, she wrote, "Playgroup".  Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mira Rajput Kapoor (@...