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R Madhavan, Himanshi Khurrana hail action against teenager who issued rape threat to MS Dhoni’s daughter Ziva

Published On: October 13, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s daughter Ziva Dhoni received online rape threats just after the poor performance of the CSK skipper in the ongoing IPL. However, Gujarat Police has detained the 16-year-old student who allegedly issued threats to Dhoni’s minor daughter Ziva.

Akshay Kumar starts filming YRF's Prithviraj'

Published On: October 12, 2020 05:58 PM NPT By: Agencies

Superstar Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Yash Raj Film's (YRF) biopic on Samrat Prithiviraj Chauhan. Titled "Prithviraj", the movie will be directed by critically-acclaimed writer-director Chandraparaksh Dwivedi. YRF is producing the project.

Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira, opens up about mental health struggles

Published On: October 12, 2020 05:52 PM NPT By: Agencies

Superstar Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, has revealed that she has clinical depression. On World Mental Health Day, Ira Khan shared a video on Instagram Saturday. The theatre director said it's time to "start a conversation" around mental well being.

K-pop stars BTS make global fans go wild with virtual gig

Published On: October 12, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

K-pop stars BTS hit the stage for millions of their fans over the weekend. The group thanked technology that let them connect with fans across several countries despite restrictions due to Covid-19.

Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange in ‘Spider-Man 3’

Published On: October 9, 2020 04:25 PM NPT By: Agencies

British star Benedict Cumberbatch is set to reprise his role of Marvel’s magic-wielding superhero Doctor Strange in the much-anticipated third installment in the “Spider-Man” franchise, led by actor Tom Holland.

How long can the coronavirus survive on hands or human skin?

Published On: October 8, 2020 02:06 PM NPT By: Agencies

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: A recent study carried out in Japan has shown that the coronavirus can survive on human skin for as long as nine hours.

Rhea Chakraborty gets bail

Published On: October 8, 2020 11:43 AM NPT By: Agencies

After exactly a month in jail for her alleged involvement in a drug cartel, Rhea Chakraborty received bail from the Bombay High Court on Wednesday. She was provided bail on a surety of Rs one lakh.

Tamannaah Bhatia gets discharged from Hyderabad hospital, to live in self isolation from now

Published On: October 6, 2020 03:04 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood actor Tamannaah Bhatia who has been tested positive for COVID-19, gets discharged from the hospital in Hyderabad on Monday.

Canadian federal govt settles lawsuit over deadly suicide attack on Kabul embassy that killed 15 Nepali Gurkhas

Published On: October 4, 2020 02:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: The federal government of Canada has quietly settled a lawsuit filed by survivors and family members in the wake of a suicide bombing outside the Canadian embassy in Kabul four years ago that killed 15 Nepali Gurkhas and Indian private security contractors, CBC News reported.

Police detain Indian Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

Published On: October 1, 2020 05:26 PM NPT By: Agencies

NEW DELHI, Oct 1: Indian Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained for defying a ban on large gatherings as they headed to Hathras to meet the family of the gang rape victim who died on Tuesday, Indian media reports said.

Investigations into the drugs angle in the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput

Published On: September 18, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Continuing its operation against the drugs trade in Mumbai, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained four drug peddlers as part of its investigations into the drugs angle in the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, an official said here on Friday.

Kangana Ranaut responds to Jaya Bachchan’s thali comment: ‘They offered 2 min roles, item numbers, that too after sleeping with hero’

Published On: September 17, 2020 03:36 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Kangana Ranaut has said that she has charted her own path in the film industry, and was served nothing on a platter. Kangana’s remarks come a day after Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan questioned Kangana’s comments about the film industry being a ‘gutter’.

Arjun Kapoor tests positive for Covid-19

Published On: September 6, 2020 07:46 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Arjun Kapoor has revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He is asymptomatic and is currently in home isolation.

Amitabh Bachchan accepts that he has nothing to tweet about!

Published On: August 25, 2020 04:03 PM NPT By: Agencies

Amitabh Bachchan, who keeps fans on social media informed and entertained with his daily dose of messages and pictures, says there are times when there is nothing to write on Twitter.

ED finds no big transfers between SSR and Rhea's accounts

Published On: August 14, 2020 02:43 PM NPT By: Agencies

Following the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty has become a prime suspect in his case.

Famous Urdu poet Rahat Indori passes away hours after testing COVID-19 positive

Published On: August 11, 2020 06:22 PM NPT By: Agencies

The 70-year-old was undergoing treatment in Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences in Indore. "He (Rahat Indori) suffered two heart attacks today and could not be saved... He had 60% pneumonia," Dr Vinod Bhandari was quoted as saying by ANI.

Sanjay Dutt hospitalized, tweets to say he is doing well

Published On: August 9, 2020 04:54 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was hospitalized on Saturday night after he complained of breathlessness and uneasiness in the chest.

Badshah confessed to buying crores of fake views for Rs 72 lakhs, say Mumbai Police; rapper denies allegations

Published On: August 9, 2020 04:47 PM NPT By: Agencies

The Mumbai Police have said that rapper Badshah paid Rs 72 lakh for additional views on one of his music videos, in a bid to break a viewership record. The rapper is being questioned in connection to a racket that sells fake followers and views to social media influencers. He has denied any wrongdoing.

Priyanka Chopra on coping up with the lockdown

Published On: August 6, 2020 01:19 PM NPT By: Agencies

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are being further cautious throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 38-year-previous actress opened up on how the couple is coping throughout the international well being disaster in an interview to a publication.

Cabinet minister of India's Uttar Pradesh dies of coronavirus

Published On: August 2, 2020 01:11 PM NPT By: Agencies

LUCKNOW, Aug 2: A cabinet minister of India's Uttar Pradesh State died of coronavirus on Sunday, media reports said.