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17 Dec

‘Unconstitutional, unacceptable’: Mamata Banerjee hits out as govt recalls 3 IPS officers

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The Centre on Thursday asked the West Bengal government to immediately relieve three IPS officers for joining central deputation, saying all of them were already given new assignments, according to officials.The three officers- Bholanath Pandey (SP, Diamond Harbour), Praveen Tripathi (DIG, Presidency Range) and Rajeev Mishra (ADG, South Bengal)—were responsible for BJP chief JP Nadda's security during his December 9-10 Bengal visit.Several vehicles in Nadda's cavalcade were damaged and BJP leaders and workers injured by stone-throwing protesters carrying TMC flags at Sirakol, when the BJP chief was travelling to Diamond Harbour to address a public meeting. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee…

17 Dec

Amid Protests, PM Modi Scheduled to Address Farmers in MP on 18 Dec

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Amid the continuing agitation by farmers in the national capital against the Centre’s new farm laws, and several rounds of inconclusive talks between the kisan unions and the central government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to virtually address many farmers’ conferences in Madhya Pradesh on Friday. “PM Modi will address farmers’ conferences to be held across Madhya Pradesh on December 18 at 2 pm via video conferencing,” the MP Chief Minister Office’s (CMO) said in a statement. Speaking on the reforms earlier this week, PM Modi said that the Opposition and several farmer bodies in the past have asked…

17 Dec

Pesticide residue is the reason for Andhra Pradesh mystery illness, Says Experts

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Chemical residue from pesticides could be behind a mysterious illness that affected hundreds in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru, say tests by AIIMS in Delhi and other scientific facilities across the country.These tests suggest organochlorines, or even organophosphates, could be the reason for the illness; pesticides could account for the chemicals' presence. Experts, however, say the exact reasons can only be identified after analysing food, water and vegetable samples over the next few months. AIIMS experts said their tests showed lead in the blood of patients and nickel in all the milk samples collected from Eluru. Lead was also found in the…

17 Dec

Celebs react to Tom Cruise’s expletive-filled rant, George Clooney says that ‘It’s not my style, but I understand why he did it’

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Hollywood celebrities were mostly supportive of actor Tom Cruise, who was caught yelling at the Mission Impossible 7 crew in London for allegedly not following Covid-19 protocols on set. An audio recording of Cruise’s rant was leaked online on Tuesday. “I’ve never liked him more!” actor Hilarie Burton Morgan wrote. “Can I just blast this at the supermarket?” “Tom Cruise is correct here FYI. Sorry/Not sorry,” actor Josh Gad tweeted. “I get it,” talk show host and actor Whoopi Goldberg said on The View. “Some people don’t understand why he would get so angry. That’s his movie. If he goes…

17 Dec

TV actor Pooja Gor announces split with boyfriend: ‘Love, respect we have for each other is for a lifetime’

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Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya actor Pooja Gor has confirmed that her boyfriend Raj Singh Arora and she have parted ways. She wrote a long note on social media, announcing the split. She wrote: “2020 has been a year with a lot of changes. The good and the not-so-good. There has been a lot of speculation about my relationship with Raj over the past few months. Difficult decisions take time to process. Hence, I wanted to take some time before talking about it. “Raj & I have decided to part ways. Even though life may lead us on different paths, the…

17 Dec

The Body Shop Christmas gifting

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To make the Christmas magic real for every beautiful body, The Body Shop has new, unexpected gifts for everyone. One can choose from The Body Shop’s fascinating and beautifully crafted gift hampers comprising of ingredient that has travelled the world to bring some Christmas cheer. The Body Shop’s this year’s line-up of Special Edition festive fragrances: New Winter Jasmine, Festive Berry and Warm Vanilla – 100% vegan and ready to make one merry instantly. This collection of The Body Shop has gifts for everyone to make their Christmas truly unique with beautifully designed, responsibly sourced and sustainable packed variety of…

17 Dec

Periodic switching off the mobile phone can helpful

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The innovative global smartphone brand, Vivo announced the findings of the second edition of the study titled ‘Smartphones and their impact on human relationships 2020’. It showcased the impact of mobile devices on consumers in this year of social distancing. The study evaluates and throws light on the various dimensions of increasing smartphone usage – the extent of usage, the impact of lockdown on usage patterns, impact on personal health and social relationships. As a brand that wants to bring joy to people, Vivo India aims to sensitize people about the benefits of responsible use of smartphones through the second…

17 Dec

Tide Plus Double Power launched with new TVC

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Tide, the biggest laundry brand globally and one of the leading fabric care brands in India from P&G, has launched Tide Plus Double Power, an upgrade to its existing portfolio of Tide Plus Extra Power. This upgrade is being launched with an exciting new TV commercial, starring Bollywood actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana. The latest version of India's popular detergent brand comes with an enhanced stain removal power, whitening benefit and longer-lasting fragrance. Tide Plus Double Power is available in stores across India in 2 variants – Lemon and Mint, and our best seller Jasmine and Rose. Tide Plus…

17 Dec

ADRA India launches Life Skills Program

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Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) India, an India-registered Society and affiliate of the global humanitarian nonprofit, ADRA, headquartered in Maryland, United States, launched a unique life skills program for kids, ‘The Birds and Bees Talk’ (BBT) with support from the global conglomerate, Reckitt Benckiser. The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 years. ADRA India delivers relief and development assistance to individuals and communities across the nation - regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association. This comprehensive growth-focused life skills curriculum will provide accurate, fact-based, and age-appropriate information that will help adolescents make…

16 Dec

Shakeela trailer: Richa Chadha gives an honest account into the making of an adult star.

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Shakeela trailer: Richa Chadha gives an honest account into the making of an adult star.The first trailer of Richa Chadha-starrer Shakeela is out. The over two-minute trailer gives an honest account of how a young girl from a modest Indian home is forced to become an adult star, but one who keeps her conscience clean, no matter who the adversary. The trailer opens with news reports of legendary ’90s adult star Silk Smitha’s untimely death by suicide. Questions are raised as to who would fill the void. The next few montages establish Shakeela’s lower middle class existence and how she…