The reason behind breaking coconut on auspicious occasions

- by Agencies

Be it buying a new car or opening a new business, the Hindu tradition of breaking a coconut on auspicious occasions remains the same across India. The act of breaking a coconut is not just a ritual but has a whole emotion attached to it. This ritual is said to attract prosperity and even resolve money-related problems. But do you the historical event connected with this ritual and what is the exact reason behind the practice?

Pak singer accuses Karan Johar of copying song in 'Jugjugg Jeeyo', T-Series says track 'legally acquired'

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Music label T-Series on Monday refuted plagiarism claims by Pakistani musician Abrar Ul Haq, who has accused Karan Johar's Dharma Productions of copying his song 'Nach Punjaban' without permission in their upcoming comedy 'Jugjugg Jeeyo'. The trailer of the film, featuring Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Kiara Advani, featured a recreated version of the popular 2002 track by Haq.

Why Is Monkeypox Called Monkeypox; Virus Cases On Rise

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Monkeypox cases have been reported around the world in recent weeks. More than 80 cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said another 50 suspected cases are being investigated and more cases are likely to be reported.

Box Office: 'Downton Abbey 2' Starts Strong With $16 Million as 'Doctor Strange' Rules Again

- by Reuters

The Crawley family still has the royal touch at the box office. "Downton Abbey: A New Era," a sequel to the big-screen continuation of the beloved British television show, captured $16 million from 3,815 North American theaters in its domestic debut. Though down slightly from initial projects, those returns mark an encouraging start at a time when older audiences have been selective about going to the movies.

Creator of ‘Star Wars’ X-wing and Death Star dies at 90

- by Associated Press

Colin Cantwell, the man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 90.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Announce the Birth of Second Child

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Chris Pratt has a lot to celebrate, and we're not talking the upcoming release of the eagerly anticipated Jurassic World Dominion and completing filming of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. On Sunday, Pratt took to social media to share the news that he and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger had welcomed their second daughter on Saturday. In his post, Pratt revealed that the new baby's name is Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt and that both she and Schwarzenegger are doing well.

Coronavirus: Study finds this lingering symptom in one in five people

- by Agencies

Coronavirus behaves in mysterious ways. Once affected, it is difficult to fathom when one can be completely relieved of the virus. While some people recover from it, as per the WHO estimation 10 to 20% of those affected get symptoms even weeks and months after the infection.

Jugjugg Jeeyo trailer: This Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani film has Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham vibe, but with a twist

- by Agencies

The makers of Jugjugg Jeeyo dropped the trailer of the film on Sunday. Starring Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, the film brings a twist to the usual theme of family entertainers. With the first glimpse of Jugjugg Jeeyo, we feel like we have entered into a big fat Punjabi wedding. Too many people, too much glam, foot-tapping dance tracks, happy vibes. However, not everything is happy in this world of Karan Johar’s production venture.

Protester painted in Ukraine colors ejected from Cannes red carpet

- by Reuters

The Ukraine crisis grabbed the spotlight in Cannes on Friday as a semi-naked protester painted in blue and yellow was ejected from the red carpet.

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’

- by Associated Press

Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday’s 47th season finale.

Ellen DeGeneres: proud of what she, daytime TV show achieved

- by Associated Press

Ellen DeGeneres relishes what her daytime show has given viewers in its nearly two-decade run, a blend of the silly, sometimes earnest and, particularly in the last few years, a respite from hard times.

Ed Sheeran "over the moon" at birth of second daughter

- by Reuters

Famed British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, have welcomed the birth of their second daughter. The award-winning singer posted a photo of a pair of tiny socks on Instagram on Thursday and wrote: "Want to let you all know we've had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4 x."

Prince William, Kate join Tom Cruise for ‘Top Gun’ premiere

- by Associated Press

Tom Cruise has said he and Prince William “have a lot in common” as Britain’s royals joined the Hollywood star on the red carpet in London for the U.K. premiere of the new “Top Gun” movie. William and his wife, Kate, joined Cruise Thursday on a star-studded red carpet at Leicester Square for the premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick,” in which Cruise reprises his role as U.S. Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell more than three decades after the release of the original film.

Musicians Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy, TMZ reports

- by Reuters

Pop singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky are new parents of a baby boy, according to a report on the TMZ website on Thursday. Rihanna, 34, gave birth on May 13 in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. It is their first child.

Navjot Singh Sidhu sentenced to one year in jail

- by Republica

Former Punjab Congress president, comedian and cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has been sentenced to one year in jail by a high court in India in a 34-year-old road incident.

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