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Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm6lll

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM

The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k02Pza

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/338fYAt

Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy starring Ishaan Khatter and Tabu is gearing up to close Toronto International Film Festival 2020. The first trailer of BBC One series  A Suitable Boy  starring Ram Kapoor, Tanya Maniktala, Namit Das, and Rasika Dugal, among others was unveiled earlier this month. The six-part series is based on Vikram Seth’s book with the same name. It is said, that the first two episodes from the drama will be shown at TIFF’s closing ceremony. The TV drama will now also be showcased at the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. A Suitable Boy premiered in the UK on July 26th and it received great applause from the audience. In fact, Ishaan himself has also mentioned how the unpredictable and fun vibe of Maan Kapoor made him fall in love with the character. As per official synopsis,   A Suitable Boy  tells the story of a spirited university student, Lata, coming of age in North India in 1951 at the same time as the country is carvi...

After an FIR filed against Rhea Chakraborty by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father in Bihar, there have been several new developments in the case. The Bihar Police have started recording statements of people close to the actor. Sushant's sister Mitu Singh has made some shocking allegations against Rhea.   Reportedly, Mitu Singh revealed that one of Sushant's house help had told a few months ago that Rhea was performing black magic. She said that this is the same househelp who first discovered Sushant lying dead in his room. Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14. The actor did not leave behind any note. The Mumbai Police was investigating the case and recorded statements of nearly 40 people. After Sushant's father's complaint, the Bihar police has started investigating the matter. Meanwhile, fans of the actor have been demanding a CBI enquiry which has been squashed by the Supreme Court and the Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. ALSO READ:  ...

Actress Taapsee Pannu has proved herself as one of the versatile actresses and her film choices have earned her a fan following that looks up to her. Recently, the actress was left emotional when she read an article about a girl from Karnataka, determined to become a doctor, was facing roadblocks to prepare for exams without a smartphone since most of the training and education has turned online due to the pandemic. The father had sought help to get a smartphone to assist in the education. Taapsee instantly got in touch with the family and dispatched a phone right away. Talking to a news portal, the young student was quoted saying, “Today, I got the phone from Taapsee ma'am. It's an iPhone which I can't believe. I could not even have imagined this! I will work hard and try to clear NEET (Medical entrance exam). Let your blessings be with me." On the work front, earlier this year the actress gave a smashing hit with Thappad  and already has five films in the pipelin...

In March 2019, Akshay Kumar made a fiery announcement that he would be starring in a digital show called The End. This would be his first series Amazon Prime Original thriller series. He had put himself on fire as a part of the stunts planned for the announcement day. As it was reported earlier, the plan was to take the show on the floor by December 2020 and Akshay Kumar was to join by January 2021. But, the coronavirus pandemic played the spoilsport. Since schedules have been pushed ahead amid the pandemic and lockdown, the makers are now looking to the roll by the second half of 2021. Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment told a daily it will take a while for everything to get back to normal. He said that since Akshay Kumar has prior work commitments too, they are hoping for it to roll in 2021 now. He said that they've taken their time to build the material, promising that it will be mounted on a scale that will be befitting for Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar had earlier sa...

Sonu Sood celebrated his 47th birthday on July 30. He received immense love and support from friends, colleagues, and fans. Since the actor has been tremendously working towards helping migrant labourers ever since lockdown was imposed amid pandemic, he has taken it a step further to help more people. On his birthday on Thursday, Sonu Sood posted about providing jobs to 3 lakh labourers via Pravasi Rojgar job portal that will also provide additional benefits including PF and ESI. "On my birthday a small initiative from my side...3 lakh jobs tied up for Pravasirojgar.com. All these will provide good wages, PF, ESI, and other benefits," he wrote. "Thank you AEPC, CITI, Trident, Quesscorp, Amazon, Sodex, Urban Co, Portea, and all others for creating these opportunities with me. #AbIndiaBanegaKamyaab @pravasirojgar," he wrote.   View this post on Instagram   On my birthday a small initiative from my side ????..3 lakh jobs tied up for...

Not gangeism, or groupism. If the composing wizard A R Rahman is kept out of Bollywood’s bastion it is because of his insistence on publishing rights. A top-notch musician spills the beans. “There was a time when every major director in Bollywood wanted to work with A R Rahman. They still do. But there is a problem. Rahman insists on retaining the publishing rights of his soundtracks. This right, no producer would give to any musician, at least not in India.” The musician who has worked with the biggest banners says Rahman is wrong to blame a ‘gang’ in Bollywood for his relative scarcity of work. “Way back in 2003 Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar offered  Kal Ho Na Ho  to Rahman. When he asked for publishing rights they quickly signed Shankar-Ehaan-Loy for Kal Ho Na Ho.  And Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions never worked with Rahman.” The musician says there is nothing unfair about this. “Cinema is a business like any other. Why shouldn’t Karan Johar safeguard his busines...

Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XceUYw

Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jU5P01

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310CQze

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death is taking a new turn. The Dil Bechara actor passed away more than a month ago. He died by suicide on June 14 and was found hanging in his Bandra apartment. For over a month, Mumbai Police is investigating his death. Now, Bihar Police has also started their independent investigation after an FIR for abetment to suicide was filed against Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family by Sushant's father Krishna Kumar Singh. A four-member team of police left from Patna on July 28 to question Rhea Chakraborty and her family.  On July 30, three banks were visited by the cops where Sushant had his bank accounts. They even recorded a statement of the bank manager. Even his cook and his former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande’s statements were recorded on Thursday. This was to corroborate the claims made by KK Singh and Sushant’s sister Mitu Singh that around Rs 15 crores was transferred from Sushant’s accounts over the past year to different accou...

Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14 after he was found hanging in his Bandra apartment in Mumbai. His ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande has finally spoken on his death and cites that he could not have taken his life and that he wasn't depressed. Speaking to Republic TV on July 30, Ankita said, Sushant was not the guy who could commit suicide. We have seen worse situations when we were together. He was a happy-go-lucky guy.". Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput met on the sets of Pavitra Rishta TV show and were in a relationship until 2016. "How much ever I know him, he wasn’t a depressed guy. I have not seen a person like Sushant, a guy who used to write his own dreams, he had a diary... He had his 5-year plan — what he wants to do, how he will look, etc. And exactly after 5 years, he had fulfilled them. And when things like ‘depression’ are used after his name... it is heartbreaking. He might be upset, anxious, yes, but depression is a big word. Calling someo...

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away more than a month ago. He died by suicide on June 14 and was found hanging in his Bandra apartment. The untimely demise of the actor shook the entire nation. As Mumbai Police is currently investigating his death, Bihar Police has also started their independent investigation after an FIR for abetment to suicide was filed against Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family by Sushant's father Krishna Kumar Singh. Rhea Chakraborty, in her plea to Supreme Court, said that Sushant Singh Rajput's father Krishna Kumar Singh has used his influence in order to rope her in for the death of Sushant after filing the FIR in Patna, Bihar. The petition filed by her on July 29 seeks transfer of the FIR from Patna to Mumbai where she alleged that she has been falsely implicated. In her petition, Rhea Chakraborty revealed she was in live-in relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput since a year and upto June 8, 2020 when she temporarily shifted...

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fm4ko8

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme

A restaurant near Amman where the shawarma meat was not refrigerated is thought to be the source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X7c2vJ

In one of the most tragic news, Marathi actor Aashutosh Bhakre passed away on July 29. The 32-year-old actor allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his home in Nanded, Marathwada region. The police official said that he was found hanging at his flat in Ganesh Nagar. He was the husband of actress Mayuri Deshmukh. Officials revealed the reason behind his death is unknown yet. An accidental death case has been registered at the Shivaji Nagar Police Station in Nanded. The case is currently under investigation. As per reports, the actor was reportedly suffering from depression. He had recently shared a video on social media about mental illness and why someone opts to take their own life. Ashutosh Bhakre acted in films like Bhakar and  Ichar Tharla Pakka.  from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3jVEj27

Pro-democracy campaigners had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30a8nPO

The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff5SQB

More opportunities are coming for EXO members. The members of the K-pop group have been working on their solo projects while some are serving in the military. It has been confirmed that EXO member Chanyeol will make his Korean movie debut with the upcoming film, The Box . On July 30, SM Entertainment confirmed the news stating that he will indeed be a part of the jukebox road movie The Box . Chanyeol is working out the dates and details for the same. He will essay the role of an aspiring singer and will also work on the original songs for the movie. He previously starred in Chinese film, So I Married My Anti-Fan . Meanwhile, Chanyeol along with his EXO member Sehun dropped their second album as EXO-SC unit called '1 Billon Views' . ALSO READ: EXO member Kai to make his solo debut in 2020 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2XbIMnH

The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DfrIX1

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are a couple who always come forward to support as many people in need as possible. During the current coronavirus pandemic, they donated to the PM-CARES Fund as well as the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Now, with floods ravaging Assam and Bihar, the couple has again stepped out to lend support to the victims in these two states. Virushka, as they are fondly called by their fans globally, uploaded a heartfelt post on their social media platform saying, “While our country is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, people in Assam and Bihar are also suffering due to the devastating floods that have affected so many lives and livelihood.” The couple further added, “While we continue to pray for the people in Assam & Bihar, Virat and I have also pledged to help those in need by supporting these three organisations (Action Aid India, Rapid Response and Goonj) that have been doing credible work in flood relief & welfare.” The biggest p...

The new promo of Naagin 4 finale left all of us excited when the first look of Naagin 5 was released in it and it hinted towards Hina Khan. The actress will be seen starring in a VFX-heavy show for the first time. Even though there were no confirmations of Hina Khan being the new Naagin, Mohit Malhotra’s recent statement on being a part of the show cleared all the doubts. He said that he is excited to work with Hina once again. Hina Khan will begin shooting for Naagin 5 from July 30, which is today. The actress will be seen in a few initial episodes and is expected to make appearances throughout the seasons. Apart from Hina, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Mohit Malhotra are said to play shape-shifting serpents and the men are super excited to be working with a franchise like Naagin’s. the makers have managed to shoot for a kickass finale for Naagin 4 and now, they await the audience’s reaction. Hina Khan has not confirmed being a part of the show yet. Also Read: Mohit Malhotra joins Hina Khan...

K-pop group Tomorrow X Together aka TXT are set for their first Original Sound Track (OST) ever. The quintet - Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai - will be lending their voice for the theme song for Japanese anime Black Clover. Their first Japanese single 'Everlasting Shine' will serve as the OST. Black Clover's official Twitter handle announced the news on July 29. "TOMORROW X TOGETHER Lead New Black Clover Anime Opening Song Starting in September," the tweet read. The song will premiere on the September 1 episode. This will happen after Tomorrow X Together's second single release 'Drama' on August 19. TOMORROW X TOGETHER Lead New Black Clover Anime Opening Song Starting in September ???? ♣️LEARN MORE: https://t.co/LVGpy15UaC pic.twitter.com/DIhOYMjGqR — ♣️ BLACK CLOVER ♣️ (@BlackClover_EN) July 29, 2020 Written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata, Black Clover centers around Asta, a young boy seemingly born without any magic ...

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away more than a month ago. He died by suicide on June 14 and was found hanging in his Bandra apartment. The untimely demise of the actor shook the entire nation. As Mumbai Police is currently investigating his death, Sushant’s father KK Singh filed an FIR against Sushant’s rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family for abetment to suicide. On Wednesday, it was widely being reported that Rhea had gone into hiding. But, that's not the case it seems. Vinay Tiwari, Central Patna SP, dismissed these reports. Speaking to a daily, it is not like that, and at this point, they are not trying to track Miss Chakraborty. The preliminary investigation is underway and they'll decide the course of action once the basic facts have been investigated. If and when she is required, they will get in touch with Rhea. As per reports, Bihar Police is following a separate investigation from Mumbai Police. Sanjay Kumar Singh, inspector general, central ran...

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?  from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

Earlier this year, Elli AvrRam stunned everyone with a brilliant performance in Mohit Suri's Malang . With most crediting hers as one of the top acts in the action thriller, the actress has been flooded with several big offers from industry bigwigs. On her birthday today, Elli is all set to make a special announcement about her next project. Elli has been officially signed on board as one of the leads in Gaurang Doshi Productions' upcoming web series 7th Sense. With that, Elli will also join the star-studded cast of the digital show with the likes of R Madhavan, Ameesha Patel, Prateik Babbar, Ronit Roy, Chunky Pandey, Tanuj Virwani, Aashim Gulati, Sana Saeed, Ahsaas Channa, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sajjad Dela Frooz and Manuj Sharma who are already part of the project. It's a huge ensemble thriller that is being readied under the patronage of His Excellency Suhail Mohd. Al Zarooni, an Emirati businessman, Guinness World Record holder and Ambassador at Large, Dubai, and will...

Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown has another interesting role in her kitty. The 16-year-old star will star in & produce the upcoming Netflix movie, The Girls I've Been . Adapted from Tess Sharpe's novel, the thriller follows a con artist who must use her powers of persuasion & impersonation to free herself, her girlfriend & ex-boyfriend from a bank hostage situation. Millie Bobby Brown will star in & produce THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN. A new Netflix film adapted from Tess Sharpe's novel, the thriller follows a con artist who must use her powers of persuasion & impersonation to free herself, her girlfriend & ex-boyfriend from a bank hostage situation pic.twitter.com/5kCObjxw78 — NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) July 28, 2020 This is her third project with Netflix. She will next star in the fourth season of Stranger Things. Millie Bobby Brown will also feature in Netflix film Enola Holmes , where she stars as the younger sister of Sherlock H...

This year has proved to be one of the toughest years as we lost some of the best gems of Bollywood. From Irfan Khan to Rishi Kapoor to Sushant Singh Rajput to Jagdeep aka Surma Bhopali to Saroj Khan, 2020 has taken a toll on us emotionally leaving us with some of the best performances by these stars. Mother India and Naya Daur actress, Kumkum breathed her last at the age of 86. Born Zaibunnisa, Kumkum was a popular face in the 50s and 60s. Being a part of multiple hit films, Kumkum had made a mark with her acting and impeccable performances in the industry. There are no reports regarding the reason behind her demise, but Naved Jafri took to his Twitter to announce the tragic news. Take a look at his tweet. We have lost another gem. I have known her since I was a kid and she was family, a superb artist and a fantastic human being, innalillahe wa innailaihe raajeoon. Rest in peace kunkum aunty ???? #ripkumkum #kumkum pic.twitter.com/CT60alQbOC — Naved Jafri (@NavedJafri_BOO) J...

In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hIqKRS

ROSIE: The Saffron Chapter is India’s first horror-thriller film, based on true events in Gurugram. The first part, Saffron Chapter is based on the Saffron BPO, considered as one of the most haunted places in Gurugram. The story revolves around a girl called Rosie who was an employee at this BPO. Presented by Mandiraa Entertainment and Vivek Anand Oberoi’s Oberoi Mega Entertainment in association with Prerna V Arora, the film is directed by Vishal Mishra who is also directing Iti . The makers have launched a new poster that introduces sensational Palak Tiwari as Rosie.   View this post on Instagram   Super excited to share the news of my debut in & as #Rosie! And here's my first poster! Thank you #PrernaVArora @vivekoberoi for the opportunity & @visalmisra for the guidance. @mandiraa_ent #OberoiMegaEnt @RosieIsComing @IKussum #GirishJohar @d_reshabh @keyurpandya19 @sanjeetyermal #PalakTiwariAsRosie A post shared by Palak Tiwar...

Last night, social media was in a frenzy after the news broke out that Sushant Singh Rajput’s father, K K Singh has filed an FIR with some serious allegations against Rhea Chakraborty. The actress was dating Sushant before his demise and the allegations put on Rhea and her family by Sushant’s family are under multiple and grave IPC sections including the abetment of suicide. Sushant Singh Rajput’s father also said that Rhea’s family and her would stand in the way of their communication and would not let him speak to his son. There were allegations that Rhea Chakraborty left Sushant’s apartment on June 8 along with all the cash and jewelry and had threatened to make his medical records public. The actress was the one to decide his doctor to consult for his mental health. Rhea has been charged with IPC Section 306 (Abetment of suicide), Sec 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint), Sec 342 (Punishment for wrongful confinement), Sec 380 (Theft in dwelling house), Sec 406 (Punishment for ...

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14. The untimely demise of the actor shook the entire nation. His sister Shweta Singh Kirti has been penning emotional notes and remembering the moments shared with him. As Mumbai Police is currently investigating his death, Sushant’s father KK Singh filed an FIR against Sushant’s rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family for abetment to suicide. Hours after the FIR details were revealed, Sushant’s sister Shweta demanded justice for the late actor. Shweta shared a picture from their Patna residence where a portrait of the actor is placed in his memory. She captioned it, “If truth doesn’t matter, nothing ever will! #justiceforsushantsinghrajput.”   View this post on Instagram   If truth doesn’t matter, nothing ever will! #justiceforsushantsinghrajput A post shared by Shweta Singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirti) on Jul 28, 2020 at 12:51pm PDT Sanjay Kumar Singh, inspector general, c...

A R Rahman claims there is a gang operating against his interests in Bollywood. Most of Bollywood is in a state of disbelief. “This man has always been welcomed with open arms in Bollywood. What is he talking about? The kind of respect he gets in the Indian film industry is very rare. Which gang is he talking about?” asks a leading producer. Taapsee Pannu a big Rahman fan is dismayed by the celebrated composer’s allegation. “I feel it’s so useless, because no matter what Rahman sir composes we will listen to it and give it our love. For his fans like us he is beyond such petty politics.” Shekhar Suman who has lately been virulently vocal about the groupism in Bollywood says he knows exactly what Rahman is saying, “He is saying what I’ve been shouting for the last one and a half months incessantly. As a matter of fact I only said that nepotism is a wrongly used term. It is actually gangeism. Nepotism ...

Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30QGN9u

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre

The restrictions are being lifted slowly from the nation-wide lockdown, and filming of TV shows and movies will resume by next month. But, everyone will have to follow the protocols provided by the government in order to go ahead with their shooting schedules.  Bunty Aur Babli 2  makers have already decided to film the last schedule at Yash Raj Films studios. Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who made his debut in Gully Boy last year, is hoping that they will resume shooting of the film by August. Speaking to a daily, Siddhant Chaturvedi said that the parts shot during the Abu Dhabi schedule were the most crucial sequences. They still have about 10-15 days of shooting remaining. He is certain that the makers will ensure safety precautions before they begin the shoot. Some portions involve conversations and a dance number featuring all four stars. He further spoke about working with Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji citing that the two actors are spontaneous when it comes to comedy. ...

It is certainly the coming together of two of the biggest creative forces in the industry today. Abhishek Kapoor, the celebrated director of successful films like Rock On!!, Kai Po Che, Kedarnath, and Ayushmann Khurrana, the poster boy of content cinema in India, are joining hands for the first time to do a progressive love story that will touch your hearts. The yet-untitled film is set in North India and it will begin its shooting schedule in October. Abhishek says, “Ayushmann and I are both known for a certain kind of cinema and this film is definitely a special one for both of us. We want audiences to come back to the theatres and watch movies as a community and for that, we will spare no effort. We strive to bring our best game for this one.” The film-maker says he is going to present Ayushmann in a never-seen-before avatar. Abhishek says, “Ayushmann plays a cross-functional athlete in the film and he will have to go through a physical transformation that he hasn’t done before....

See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000

Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2mchq

The film production came to a halt even before the nationwide lockdown was announced. After four months, the film industry is slowly planning to get back to its feet and resume shooting. However, owing to the prevailing situation, many actors have been finding it difficult to sustain the lockdown. Actor Katrika Sahoo from Odisha has started selling vegetables to make ends meet. While talking to a news agency, Sahoo said that at the age of 17 he went to Mumbai to try his luck in Bollywood. He worked as a bodyguard to celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar and later landed roles in action sequences of several movies. He will also be seen in a fight sequence with Akshay Kumar in his upcoming film Sooryavanshi . Before the lockdown, Karthika had moved to Odisha and was living on his savings. However, due to a medical emergency in the family and lack of work thereafter, he resorted to selling vegetables. ALSO READ:  Akshay Kumar to release two films and shoot three f...

The cyclone Nisarga which hit Maharashtra on 3rd June had affected a lot of districts including Raigad, Palghar, Thane, and Mumbai. Many towns and villages in these districts saw a lot of destruction. While help has been pouring in, a few places are still affected by the lack of supplies. One such village Dharavali, in Raigad district, has been drastically affected, with the town's electrical supply also being damaged. The villagers have been reaching out for as much help as possible and reconstruct the damage the cyclone has left behind. Sameer who works as Sidharth Malhotra's spot boy went to his hometown Dharavali during lockdown to stay with his family. When he informed Sidharth Malhotra about the situation in his village, Sidharth instantly decided to help him & the other 110 families in every way possible.  Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who has been trying to do his bit during this time of crisis, provided the villagers with food supplies and torches with batteries to su...

The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCYrEg

Action director Parvez Khan, known for his work in films like AndhaDhun and Badlapur, passed away on July 27 morning at the age of 55. He was rushed to the hospital after a major heart attack. As per his friend and long-time associate Nishant Khan, that he did not have any prior condition and felt chest pain on Sunday night. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta mourned the loss of the Parvez Khan and wrote, "Just heard that action director Parvez Khan is no more. We had worked together in Shahid where he executed the riots sequence in a single take. Very skilful, energetic, and a good man. RIP Parvez. Your voice still rings in my ears!" Just heard that action director Parvez Khan is no more. We had worked together in Shahid where he executed the riots sequence in a single take. Very skilful, energetic and a good man. RIP Parvez. Your voice still rings in my ears! — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 27, 2020 Parvez Khan had also worked on the upcoming Netflix film Class Of ’83 wh...

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2

Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7

By far, Sushant Singh Rajput’s life’s best performance is to be seen in Abhishek Choubey’s Sonchiriya . The film and the performance remain among the most underrated in the history of Indian cinema. Apparently,  Sonchiriya which originally released in February 2019 will now be re-released on the OTT platform and in theatres (when they eventually open). I remember how proud Sushant was of this film. When I had said it is by far his best film and performance till date, Sushant agreed with me. “I’d have to go with you on this. Though I’ve worked really hard on most of my roles, I have to say I worked especially hard on  Sonchiriya . I’d like Sonchirya  to be appreciated for all the hard work that our director Abhishek Choubey has put in…In fact all of us actors and technicians slogged in the Chambal heat.” The bad reviews and box office failure didn’t dampen Sushant’s spirits. “It feels nice when the reviews appreciate one’s effort...

After the unfortunate demise of the actor Sushant Singh Rajput, many celebrities have come forward to speak about their battles with depression. Director Shekhar Kapur, Oscar winner AR Rahman and life coach Shayamal Vallabhjee have come together to create awareness on mental health and promote positive mental wellbeing. South Africa based sports scientist Vallabhjee says “It was really just serendipity. I had an idea about helping other people discover themselves through science and spirituality. I wanted it to start off as a show which as called In Pursuit of Balance. This quickly morphed into micro-content and them we learnt that India desperately needs a voice it can trust in the field of personal growth and mastery. A voice that isn’t necessarily linked to a religious organization and one that applies to the rational mind. This was what we set out to build - a community of like-minded people invested in personal growth." He plans to collaborate with more celebrities to spre...

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves across the nation. As the family, friends, and fans mourn the loss of the actor, Mumbai Police is currently investigating his death and what led to the actor taking such a step. This past weekend, it was informed by Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh that Mumbai Police summoned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut and Dharma Productions’ CEO, Apoorva Mehta, to record their statements. They will summon Karan Johar too if required. On Monday, July 27, Mahesh Bhatt was seen leaving the Santacruz Police station after his statement was recorded. The veteran filmmaker was accompanied by his staff. He was wearing a face shield. In his statement, Bhatt clarified that the actor was never offered Sadak 2 . He said that the film was going to have Sanjay Dutt as the lead since it was a sequel to Sadak which originally starred Dutt. In fact, Sushant had reportedly shown interest in working with Bhatt and had requested to be ...