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Was in darkness: Zachary Levi opens up about struggles with anxiety and depression

Published On: April 8, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Agencies

'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi has opened up about his battle with anxiety and depression saying it was really dark phase in his life. The 38-year-old actor said during his youth the mental illness reached a point where he even contemplated suicide as an option.

'Kabir Singh' teaser: Shahid steals the show with his intense, dark avatar

Published On: April 8, 2019 05:22 PM NPT By: Agencies

The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the teaser of Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Kabir Singh' is finally out. The actor shared the teaser of his upcoming film on his Twitter handle. "I'm not a rebel without a cause. This is ME ! #kabirsingh," he wrote alongside the teaser's video.

Alia Bhatt watched 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai', 'Umrao Jaan' to prepare for 'Kalank' role

Published On: April 8, 2019 05:06 PM NPT By: Agencies

To prepare for her look and diction in the pre-Partition drama 'Kalank', actor Alia Bhatt turned to classic films such as 'Mughal-E-Azam', 'Umrao Jaan' and hit Pakistani drama 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai'. Alia said her director, Abhishek Varman told her to watch the show, which featured her 'Kapoor & Sons' co-star Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed.

World Economic Forum MENA 2019 calls for collaboration to face regional challenges

Published On: April 8, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

AMMAN, April 8: Participants in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 2019 concluded on Sunday, calling on stakeholders to increase collaboration on social, economic and climate issues to address regional challenges.

In run-up to Lok Sabha elections, India's ruling BJP unveils its election manifesto

Published On: April 8, 2019 01:54 PM NPT By: Agencies

NEW DELHI, April 8: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India released its Lok Sabha election manifesto amid the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.

China to avoid debt burden for BRI participating countries: envoy

Published On: April 8, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Agencies

AMMAN, April 8: Li Chengwen, ambassador for China-Arab States Cooperation Forum Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, refuted on Sunday the criticism that China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will create so-called "debt trap" for some participating countries.

Cardi B celebrates one year anniversary of album 'Invasion of Privacy'

Published On: April 8, 2019 09:17 AM NPT By: Agencies

American rapper Cardi B is feeling good as she celebrates the first anniversary of her album 'Invasion of Privacy'. The 'Taki Taki' singer expressed her happiness over the album's first anniversary, on Twitter and Instagram.

Joe Berlinger to direct investigative Martin Luther King feature film

Published On: April 8, 2019 08:11 AM NPT By: Agencies

Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger has been roped in to direct a feature film revolving around the investigation of civil rights champion, Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination. Titled ‘Slay the Dreamer’, the film is based on the life of James Lawson, a friend and advisor to King, reported Deadline.

Original Nancy Drew Pamela Sue Martin joins new series on teen detective

Published On: April 7, 2019 08:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Pamela Sue Martin, who played Nancy Drew in the 1977 TV adaptation ‘The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries’, has joined the cast of CW's new series on the classic literary character.

Need a love story which befits my personality: John Abraham

Published On: April 7, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

John Abraham started his journey with romantic thriller ‘Jism’, but he soon switched to comedy followed by action.

Everything is alien to me in 'Saand Ki Aankh': Taapsee Pannu

Published On: April 7, 2019 08:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Taapsee Pannu is currently shooting for ‘Saand Ki Aankh’, a film based on world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, and the actor says she decided to do the project as the story touched her heart.

‘Health is a right, not a privilege’ says WHO chief on World Health Day

Published On: April 7, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Speaking at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, during an event to launch the Day, the WHO chief said that all people deserve access to health services, “when and where they need them, without financial hardship.”

Varun Dhawan shares the coolest response on ‘Kalank’ facing stiff competition from ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Published On: April 7, 2019 11:44 AM NPT By: Agencies

This month is nothing less than a boon for movie lovers, as, on one hand, Abhishek Varman’s ‘Kalank’ is releasing on April 17 and just nine days post that Hollywood’s much-awaited action movie ‘Avengers: Endgame’ will be hitting the big screen on April 26.

We as a society don't like strong women: Huma Qureshi

Published On: April 7, 2019 08:29 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Huma Qureshi says it is difficult to get well-written female parts in films, which she believes, is a reflection of how the society does not always like strong, opinionated women.

World Health Day: 50 healthy food that can be part of your daily diet

Published On: April 7, 2019 07:30 AM NPT By: Agencies

On World Health Day, here are 50 healthy foods that can be part of your daily meal to help you be healthy.

World Health Day 2019 to focus on 'Universal Health Coverage'

Published On: April 7, 2019 07:10 AM NPT By: Agencies

GENEVA, April 7: Each year on April 7th, the World Health Organization, WHO, celebrates World Health Day. World Health Day is a chance to celebrate health and remind world leaders that everyone should be able to access the health care they need, when and where they need it.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan accuses India of war "hysteria"

Published On: April 6, 2019 08:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

ISLAMABAD, April 6: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused India of “whipping up war hysteria” over February’s tense stand-off between the two countries.

Eric Holder charged in Nipsey Hussle murder case

Published On: April 6, 2019 12:13 PM NPT By: Agencies

Prosecutors on Thursday filed charges of murder and attempted murder against Eric Holder, the man accused of killing South L.A.Grammy nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Varun Dhawan denies 'Kalank' plot copied from a book

Published On: April 6, 2019 11:03 AM NPT By: Agencies

There were reports that Karan Johar's upcoming production "Kalank" is inspired by author Shuana Singh Baldwin's "What the Body Remembers", but actor Varun Dhawan believes the film's premise is not similar to the book.

Japan probe blasts asteroid, seeking clues to life's origins

Published On: April 6, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

A Japanese probe on Friday launched an explosive device at an asteroid, aiming to blast a crater in the surface and scoop up material that could shed light on how the solar system evolved.