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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Singer Kanika Kapoor discharged from hospital
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Singer Kanika Kapoor discharged from hospital

Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has finally been discharged from the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) after her second report for Coronavirus also tested negative.## SGPGIMS PRO Kusum Yadav said that Kanika has been allowed to go home.## Kanika was admitted on March 20 when her tests revealed that she was Coronavirus positive.## Her five consecutive reports showed her as Coronavirus positive. The reports on Saturday and Sunday, however, were Corona negative.## Kanika is the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the deadly virus in the country.## In a statement on Instagram, which she later deleted, Kanika narrated how she developed signs of flu on her return from London. She claimed that she was unaware of the Coronavirus infection until she tested positive.## The singer who had come from London on March 9 was slammed by the media for interacting with hundreds of people at parties and other events in Lucknow even though she had symptoms of Corona.## She was admitted on March 20 when her tests revealed that she was Corona positive.## Kanika's troubles, however, are likely to increase now since three FIRs have been filed against her on charges of negligence for attending various social events in the city despite being infected with coronavirus and having been instructed by the authorities to isolate herself at her home.## She has been booked under Sections 188, 269, and 270 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sarojini Nagar police station in the city. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the chief medical officer (CMO) of Lucknow.## Stay tuned...

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Stay indoors to fight battle against COVID-19: Sonu Nigam
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Stay indoors to fight battle against COVID-19: Sonu Nigam

Chandigarh, April 5 (IANS) Renowned Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam, who was born in Faridabad in Haryana, on Sunday appealed to the people to stay indoors to prevent the spread of coronavirus.## He saluted the hard work of the doctors and police personnel during the crisis.## In a video message, he said he was born in Haryana and has fond childhood memories of the state. He said today the whole world is fighting the battle against the virus and India is also a part of it.## Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar are making a lot of efforts.## He sought people cooperation as it is a big pandemic and controlling it at an initial stage will be an achievement.## Expressing gratitude to those associated with the fight against COVID-19, he said, "Today we have realized the importance of these people who are serving without bothering about their lives."## Stay tuned...

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Hailey Bieber learned to appreciate little things amid COVID-19
2257 days ago
Hollywood

Hailey Bieber learned to appreciate little things amid COVID-19

os Angeles April 5 (IANS) Model Hailey Bieber is spending quality time with her husband, singer Justin Bieber amidst the coronavirus lockdown.## During an Instagram Live Q&A, Hailey spoke about how she's recently learned to appreciate the "simple and small things in life that really do make me happy", reports femalefirst.co.uk.## She said: "I thought I was going to have a lot of anxiety through this process and there have been some.## "But it's also really shown me that the simplicity in life and kind of dialing everything back has made me so happy."## "I've been happier than I felt in months just from being able to be low-key and just hang, and not have things on a schedule. I feel really reconnected with myself and that's unexpectedly made me really happy," Hailey added.## Hailey and Justin are currently based on their 9,000 square-foot estates in Ontario.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Ankita Lokhande's society sealed after neighbor tests COVID-19 positive
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Ankita Lokhande's society sealed after neighbor tests COVID-19 positive

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A residential building in the city's Malad area, where several celebrities including actress Ankita Lokhande stays, has been entirely sealed off after a man in the complex tested positive for COVID-19.## The person in question had returned from Spain last month, according to a report in timesofindia.com.## The apartment society has five wings and is also home to the television couples Natasha Sharma and Aditya Redij, and Ashita Dhawan and Shailesh Gulabani, besides actor Mishkat Verma.## The website reports a resident of the society as saying on grounds of anonymity: "A man who stays in the D-wing returned from Spain earlier this month. He tested negative at the airport and was advised self-quarantine for 15 days. However, on the 12th day he developed symptoms of coronavirus, and was taken to the hospital along with his wife. While he tested positive, his wife's test results are negative. Every person who could have possibly come in contact with the couple was also tested. Fortunately, all those test results are negative. This happened on March 26 and the society has been sealed off since. Cops have been stationed outside the building to make sure that no one exits or enters the society premises."## Stay tuned...

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Nagpur police uses still from SRK's 'Chennai Express' for corona awareness
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Nagpur police uses still from SRK's 'Chennai Express' for corona awareness

Nagpur, April 5 (IANS) Nagpur Police has come up with an innovative idea to spread awareness among people about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## Urging people to maintain social distancing as a precautionary measure to fight coronavirus, Nagpur police took to Twitter and twisted superstar Shah Rukh Khan's famous dialogue, "Don't underestimate the power of a common man" from the film Chennai Express? "## They tweeted: "Don't underestimate the power of social distancing."## Along with it, they posted a still from the movie in which Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika are seen sitting apart on a bench, emphasizing on social distancing.## Stay tuned...

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Big B, Rajinikanth, Priyanka come up with short film on coronavirus
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Big B, Rajinikanth, Priyanka come up with short film on coronavirus

Mumbai, April 5 ( IANS) As the world is facing a severe health crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus, a slew of celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt among many others, have come together to create awareness about COVID-19 through a short film, titled "Family".## Conceptualized and virtually directed by Prasoon Pandey in collaboration with Big B, the film will show that staying at home, staying safe, maintaining hygiene, working from home and maintaining social distancing can be productive and should be taken in one's stride.## "Family" will be premiered across Sony Network on Monday at 9 p.m.## Also given the unprecedented nature of the situation we are in, an initiative undertaken by Big B, ‘WE ARE ONE' has been supported by Sony Pictures Networks India and Kalyan Jewellers, through which the monthly ration of 1,00,000 households across the country will be funded.## Commenting on the initiative, N.P. Singh, Managing Director and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), said: "In trying times, we have to collectively front and face issues that affect the industry. So, as part of its CSR outreach, SPN has taken the initiative of working alongside Mr Amitabh Bachchan and Kalyan Jewellers to support the households of daily wage earners of the Indian film and television industry. SPN's support will ensure that at least 50,000 workers and their families have their home supplies for a month.## "This film made by Prasoon is very special since it has been virtually directed. Like-minded celebrities have come together in this short film."## Stay tuned...

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Sohum Shah: I believe our industry will survive this phase
2257 days ago
Bollywood

Sohum Shah: I believe our industry will survive this phase

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) National Award-winning actor-producer Sohum Shah believes the Indian film industry will survive the phase of COVID-19 lockdown, just as it has survived many theats in the past.## "I am concerned and worried about the daily wage workers. We are doing whatever we can to help them. The producers' guild has started a relief fund to offer some aid. Our industry has always faced a lot of threat. There's piracy and there were years when the box office business went down due to big budget Hollywood films, yet we survived those phases. I strongly believe that our industry will survive this as well and will be back on track as soon as the lockdown ends," said Sohum, best known for the 2018 period horror drama "Tumbbad", which he acted in and co-produced.## He continued: "The only thing that concerns me right now is when will this global pandemic end? I pray to God that our doctors and scientists can find a cure to fight this disease, so that we can get back with our lives".## The relief fund that many stars have extended to daily wage workers will take care of those who are members of some association or are registered workers. But Bollywood is full of strugglers and out-of-work people who do not belong to these groups. What about them?## "My message to all the struggling actors is they should utilise the time. There are lots of good films and series on various OTT platforms that you can watch, read good books, do exercise and meditation and don't get depressed. There's a lot that you can do at these moment that will help you in the future. The most important thing is not to get depressed since you can't go out and give auditions. Still, you can do a lot at the same time," he said.## Sohum Shah was last seen in the Shah Rukh Khan-produced web series "Bard Of Blood", a fictional spy thriller on the 2015 espionage novel of the same name by Bilal Siddiqi. Helmed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the series received lukewarm response.## Commenting about dealing with success and failure, the actor said: "It is difficult to deal with success as well as failure. As a matter of fact, I feel it is more difficult to deal with success because people face a lot of failure in their day-to-day lives in one way or another and the best way to deal with it is to keep moving on without stopping."## He added: "Don't try too hard to think about your failures or controlling it, just keep doing your work with honesty every day and one day you will reach your goal. I feel that's the only way to deal with failure. Success on the other can be temporary and you should always remind yourself about it. Do not get yourself overwhelmed with success, and it is always better to be surrounded by friends or folks who can keep you grounded, or who can honestly criticise your mistakes".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mini Mathur recalls hosting 'Indian Idol'
2258 days ago
TV

Mini Mathur recalls hosting 'Indian Idol'

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A Former VJ and actress Mini Mathur on Sunday went down memory lane and reminisced her experience anchoring popular singing reality TV show "Indian Idol".## "' Indian idol' was India's first reality show...None of us had any idea that it would capture India's imagination and go on to be a rage! I was straight out of 5 years as an MTV VJ, I had just delivered Vivaan... I was totally up to host a new international format but completely unprepared for being so emotionally involved with the show. Because it was a first at so many levels- pure, organic, truthful, naked. There was no pretension, no gimmicks or manipulation. It was also the first time viewers were involved in voting for the winner," she wrote.## Mini also shared how she "was chased by people to know more about the contestants (who I'm still close to) I traveled to remote corners of the country meeting people with such touching stories".## She added: "I connected with truck drivers, farmers, students, vegetable sellers, housewives at the same time as A-list stars, music maestros and celebrities. I was the receptacle to the great Indian "HOPE"."## Mini had hosted six seasons of the show. Recalling her journey, she also thanked her former co-host Hussain Kuwajerwala and the judges, including Farah Khan, Sonu Nigam, and Alisha Chinai.## " I discovered a whole new side of myself with the 6 seasons I hosted. Found some pics from season 3- the season in which Prashant Tamang won. A big shout out to @huseinkk one of the BEST co-hosts I've ever worked with! And to the lovely @farahkhankunder with who I had the best time on the show with @sonunigamofficial .. my eternal favorite and @alishachinaiofficial Javed Saab, Udit Ji and annual and the OG team," Mini posted.## On the acting front, Mini recently wooed the audience with her performance in the web show "Mind the Malhotras".## Stay tuned...

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Sumeet Vyas, Ekta Kaul to become parents
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Sumeet Vyas, Ekta Kaul to become parents

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Actors Sumeet Vyas, and Ekta Kaul, who tied the knot in 2018, are expecting their first child together.## On Sunday, Ekta took to Instagram and shared that she is pregnant.## "Proudly announcing our new project together.Introducing Junior Kaul Vyas (soon). Created, produced and directed by us (Sumeet and I)," Ekta wrote.## Along with it, she posted a picture that shows her flaunting her baby bump.## Congratulating the couple, actor Amol Parashar commented: "Have made a list of all the good things I am gonna teach him/her."## Sehban Azim reacted: Wow. Congratulations."## Sumeet was previously married to a famous actress, Shivani Tanksale.## Stay tuned...

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Charlize Theron's too exhausted to do method acting
2258 days ago
Hollywood

Charlize Theron's too exhausted to do method acting

Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron says having children left her too exhausted to commit to method acting.## The South African actor is a mother to adopted children Jackson, eight, and August, four. The 44-year-old says the glamour and glitz of the industry swiftly sweeps away once the cameras stop rolling, report mirror.co.uk.## She said: "I go to my trailer, I take my make-up off and I go home. I don't know how people stay in character. I'm too lazy. I've got two kids to raise and I have dog s**t to pick up in the backyard.## "I don't know how you do that in character. It's exhausting. It's so f***ing exhausting. I learned pretty early on, the more I let go, the better - which, in the beginning, was harder for me - but now I'm very disciplined about it," she added.## Theron has dated some of Hollywood's leading men, including Sean Penn and Stuart Townsend, but she never married -- choosing to adopt her children alone in 2012 and 2015.## She added: "I get up with them at 5.30 a.m. every day. I make them breakfast and pack their lunches. On weekends, we hang out with family and friends. I'll cook lasagne or steak."## The actress was last seen in "Bombshell". The Lionsgate film chronicles the downfall of Fox News titan Roger Ailes (essayed by John Lithgow), whom multiple Fox employees accused of sexual harassment. Ailes denied all the claims until his death in 2017. It follows Fox's most famous female faces as they grapple with their own experiences with Ailes, including Megyn Kelly (Theron) and Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman).## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Jubin Nautiyal on importance of virtual concerts
2258 days ago
Bollywood

Jubin Nautiyal on importance of virtual concerts

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Singer Jubin Nautiyal feels it is important to have virtual concerts to keep people entertained amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.## Nautiyal collaborated with Big Bang Music, a new age pop label, for a live rooftop concert. In the virtual concert, Nautiyal along with his band performed live from his home in Dehradun on April 4. The concert was streamed live from Nautiyal's official Facebook page.## "People across the country are dealing with stress and anxiety right now. While we are unable to go out and perform live for our fans, as artists we are constantly looking for ways to keep them entertained at their homes," Nautiyal said.## "We wanted to make this life from home interesting. We wanted to share that with everyone," added the singer, known for songs like "The Humma song" and "Bawara mann".## Talking about the live concert, Gaurav Wadhwa, CEO & Co-Founder, Big Bang Music, said: "During this lockdown period, the audience is constantly looking for something new to engage with. For Big Bang Music, this concert is an experiment as we put together creative ideas to disrupt the way live gigs happen in the digital world leveraging the digital platform for exposure to larger audiences who can be a part of a gig from the convenience of their home."## Stay tuned...

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Elton John donates $1 million to HIV/Aids charity
2258 days ago
Hollywood

Elton John donates $1 million to HIV/Aids charity

London, April 5 (IANS) A Legendary singer Elton John has pledged $1 million to his Aids Foundation in the hope that it isn't forgotten amid the coronavirus pandemic.## The iconic singer, 73, admitted that he was concerned HIV/Aids sufferers would be hit with a "double whammy" due to the strain on the health service, during a Bright Minded live-stream with Miley Cyrus, reports dailymail.co.uk.## John said he is working with his Aids Foundation and the new funds would be available in the "next few months".## He said: "I'm going to stick to my guns with the Aids Foundation and make sure because of this global pandemic that's happening that the people who are suffering from another global pandemic don't get forgotten."## "That's what my foundation has tried to do, help the marginalized, help the poor, help the people who mustn't get left behind. That is my main focus in the next three months, to make sure these people on the HIV and Aids lifeline we give them, don't get forgotten," the singer added.## At the moment, John is self-isolating in Los Angeles with his husband David Furnish and the couple's two sons, Zachary, nine, and Elijah, seven.## As well as pledging money to his HIV/Aids charity, John has also played a huge part in raising money to COVID-19 relief. The iHeart Living Room Concert For America raised more than $8 million dollars in donations earmarked to Feeding America and the First Responders Children's Foundation.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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