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National Geographic on new TV mission to Mars

Published On: November 12, 2016 01:27 PM NPT By: PTI

LONDON, Nov 12: A first-of-its-kind TV series that combines documentary with scripted drama is set to take audiences around the world on a new Mars mission from next week.

Need new word for female valor, not ‘Mardaani’: Amitabh Bachchan

Published On: November 12, 2016 01:01 PM NPT By: PTI

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was today all praise for West Bengal for educating girl children, but questioned the use of Hindi word ‘Mardaani’ (masculinity) to depict female valor in our society.

SRK lauds PM Modi to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency

Published On: November 10, 2016 01:43 PM NPT By: PTI

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to abolish Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency in war against black money.

President Kim Kardashian next: Hollywood ‘terrified’ at Donald Trump’s victory

Published On: November 10, 2016 01:13 PM NPT By: PTI

Hollywood celebrities have expressed shock over billionaire businessman Donald Trump’s surprise win over seasoned politician Hillary Clinton in the knife-edge US Presidential elections. Trump, a former reality star, who has hosted “The Apprentice”, swept Clinton in battleground states like Florida, North Carolina and Ohio.

Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor deny undergoing sex determination test for their baby

Published On: November 8, 2016 01:22 PM NPT By: PTI

MUMBAI: Actor Saif Ali Khan has rubbished rumors that his actress wife Kareena Kapoor underwent a sex determination test for their baby.

Kim Kardashian wants to hire surrogate for third child

Published On: November 8, 2016 12:54 PM NPT By: PTI

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is already planning for a third baby with her husband Kanye West. The mother of North and Saint West has revealed in a new sneak peek of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" that she wants to expand her family by hiring a surrogate, reported Ace Showbiz.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach custody agreement

Published On: November 8, 2016 11:58 AM NPT By: PTI

LOS ANGELES, Nov 8: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have come to a custody agreement regarding their children according to which the actress will retain the children, who will continue "therapeutic" visits with their father.

Kamal Haasan turns 62; no celebrations by fans on his request

Published On: November 7, 2016 02:07 PM NPT By: PTI

CHENNAI, Nov 7: Veteran actor Kamal Haasan turned 62 today, but there were no celebrations by the actor’s fans following his plea against any revelry, citing the hospitalization of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Salman Khan supports Hillary Clinton for US President

Published On: November 6, 2016 06:16 PM NPT By: PTI

MUMBAI, Nov 6: Superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of Hillary Clinton for President of the United States in the upcoming poll.

INAS Nepali Film Awards to be held in Sikkim from November 9

Published On: November 6, 2016 06:08 PM NPT By: PTI

Sikkim is all set to host the 4th edition of INAS Nepali Film Awards 2016 from November 9.

Aditya Pancholi gets one year imprisonment for assaulting neighbor

Published On: November 6, 2016 05:18 PM NPT By: PTI

MUMBAI, Nov 6: A local court today convicted Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi and sentenced him to a year in prison for assaulting his neighbour.

Pop-culture news may help remove stigma around single mothers

Published On: November 4, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: PTI

Celebrity news reports over the past four decades may have contributed to the changing makeup of the traditional family and helped destigmatise out-of-wedlock childbirths in the US, a new study has found. “Celebrities typically did not apologize for getting pregnant outside of marriage,” said Hanna Grol-Prokopczyk, an assistant professor from University at Buffalo.

15 temples in Bangladesh vandalised, houses of Hindus looted

Published On: November 1, 2016 11:02 AM NPT By: PTI

At least 15 Hindu temples in Bangladesh have been vandalised over allegations of disrespect shown to Islam on Facebook, triggering panic among the minority community in the Muslim-majority nation.

US President Barack Obama celebrates Deepawali

Published On: October 31, 2016 03:03 PM NPT By: PTI

US President Barack Obama has celebrated Deepawali by lighting the first-ever diyo in the Oval Office of the White House and hoped that his successors would continue the tradition.

FBI interrogates Angelina Jolie for four hours

Published On: October 27, 2016 04:09 PM NPT By: PTI

LOS ANGELES, Oct 27: FBI has reportedly questioned actress Angelina Jolie for four hours over the incident aboard a private plane, in which her estranged husband and actor Brad Pitt allegedly became physical with their 15-year-old son, Maddox.

I don't fall in love blindly or at first sight: Anushka Sharma

Published On: October 26, 2016 02:26 PM NPT By: PTI

Anushka Sharma says she is practical when it comes to matters of the heart as she does not believe in love at first sight.

Deepika Padukone to present award at MTV Europe Music Awards

Published On: October 25, 2016 05:40 PM NPT By: PTI

MUMBAI, Oct 25: Indian actress Deepika Padukone is set to present an award at MTV Europe Music Awards 2016 on November 6.

Aamir's 'Dangal' trailer explores father-daughter relationship

Published On: October 20, 2016 04:24 PM NPT By: PTI

MUMBAI, Oct 20: Superstar Aamir Khan packs a punch as a father training his daughters to make them award-winning wrestlers in the much-awaited trailer of "Dangal".

Blood pressure drugs may increase depression risk: Study

Published On: October 18, 2016 11:28 AM NPT By: PTI

Some commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may increase the risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, researchers including one of Indian origin have warned.

Rihanna surprises fans during Desert Trip fest

Published On: October 18, 2016 11:07 AM NPT By: PTI

R&B singer Rihanna has surprised fans at the Desert Trip Festival in California when she joined the Beatles star Paul McCartney onstage for a rendition of their song "FourFiveSeconds" with rapper Kanye West.