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Amitabh Bachchan Gets Poetic About His Health On Twitter
Back in February too, the son of noted writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan had used a poetic flavour to convey his health condition to fans.
Maran Brothers Let Off by Court in Illegal Telephone Exchange Scam
Counsel for the Maran brothers and others had argued they were innocent and had not committed any irregularities as alleged by the prosecution.
'Lesbianism Against Culture': Bengal Minister Backs School That Forced Girls to 'Confess'
The denial came after media reports suggested that 10 girls were summoned to the office of the headmistress on March 8 and were made to sign such statements in the school’s bid to “discipline students who were up to mischief."
Post Harvey Weinstein Scandal, French Cinema body Introduces Gender Equality Measures
More than 100 women have accused Hollywood mogul Weinstein of impropriety going back 40 years, triggering a US reckoning over harassment and abuse that has toppled a litany of powerful men in various sectors.
Union Budget 2018 Passed Without Discussion in Lok Sabha as Protests Continue
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley moved the Finance Bill 2018, which contains taxation proposals of his fifth and final budget, as well as the appropriation bill that details spendings in various departments, amid din created by slogan-shouting opposition.
With Nishads and Mallahs in SP-BSP Corner, BJP in Trouble in Gorakhpur
Out of nearly 19.5 lakh voters in Gorakhpur, the biggest caste chunk is those of the Nishads and Mallahs, whose population is around 4.5 lakh, or nearly 23 per cent of the voters.
Amazon Debit Card Launched in Mexico as a First
Amazon said that Mexico was the first country where it has offered a debit card, called Amazon Rechargeable.
Gay Rom-Com 'Love, Simon' Broadens Hollywood's LGBTQ Horizons
Studios have long insisted that moviegoers won't show up for stories of gay romance, dismissing the $178 million box office for Brokeback Mountain in 2005 as an anomaly.
Madonna To Direct Film On Rise Of Orphaned Ballerina From Sierra Leone
Michaela DePrince was adopted at age four, after her parents died during Sierra Leone's civil war; she was brought to the United States by Elaine and Charles DePrince, who have nine adopted children altogether.
Hillary Clinton Advised Rest After She Sprains Hand During Rajasthan Visit
Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived on Tuesday morning on a two-day sojourn and was scheduled to visit the Mehrangarh Fort in the evening.
Stephen Hawking, Who Unlocked the Secrets of Space and Time, Dies at 76
Hawking, whose 1988 book "A Brief History of Time" became an unlikely worldwide bestseller and cemented his superstar status, dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe.
After Spy is Poisoned, Britain Mulls Closing Door to London for Russia's Rich
Britain gave Russian President Vladimir Putin until midnight on Tuesday to provide an explanation for the attack, and is due to consider its official response on Wednesday.
Amazon Prime India Announces New Line Up Of 23 Comedy Specials
The service posted a video on Twitter and wrote: "This is not a joke. 23 stand-up specials aiming straight for your funny bone! Coming Soon. #StandUpSpecials Starting March 16th".
After Protests, Rajasthan Govt Takes U-turn on Order Asking College Girls to Wear Only Suits and Sarees
The chief minister said the Directorate of College Education had issued the order to introduce uniforms in government colleges based on suggestions by student representatives.
Frozen Co-Stars Kristen Bell and Josh Gad Team Up Again For New Animated Series
Central Park, which was ordered for two seasons, will follow the story of "how a family of caretakers, who live and work in Central Park, end up saving the park, and basically the world".