Comedian Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath welcomed their second child, a baby boy on early Monday.
Taking to Twitter he wrote, “Namaskaar we are blessed with a Baby boy this early morning, by the grace of God Baby n Mother both r fine, thank you so much for all the love, blessings n prayers love you all ginni n kapil.”
Blessings pour in:
Last week, Kapil had confirmed on Twitter that the family was expecting a new member. He also revealed that his show, The Kapil Sharma Show, will go off air for the same reason. Responding to a fan’s question about the show, he had said that he needs to ‘be there at home with my wife to welcome our second baby’.
Earlier in January, Kapil had tweeted, “Shubh samachaar ko English me kya kehte hain (what do you call ‘good news’ in English)?” Author Chetan Bhagat congratulated Kapil and wrote, “Congratulations ko Hindi mein kya kehte hain? Mubarak aapko bahut bahut (How do you say congratulations in Hindi? Many many congratulations to you)!” While most thought that Kapil was talking about his baby, it later turned out that he had signed a new web series with Netflix.
Everything in the universe belongs to the Divine. We must express our love for the Divine daily. Healing the self and others is an essential aspect of our spiritual self in touch with the Divine.
From the point of view of the essential and inner realities and consciousness, it appears that healing the self is spiritually the basis of life. Healing is meant to express the soul of things and since the true soul element is the divine element in all of us, then certainly we must heal on. Spirituality and the healed self become a discipline in conscious contact with the Spirit of the Healing Consciousness. Spirituality is the greatest and the most difficult gift for the soul to refuse. Heal diligently to make life perfect, beautiful, pure in the light, faultless in its rhythm, strengthening the iridescent light, vibrant with the delightful light, an embodiment of the Divine. In one word the highest ideal of spirituality. Healing hugs of deep insight. Love from the heart of the light.
Renooji.
New Delhi: Heightened security deployment has continued at the Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) as farmers’ protest against three agriculture laws entered the 67th day on Sunday. The next round of talks between the farmers and the Centre is scheduled for February 2.
While the protest at Ghazipur border by the farmers (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border) has entered Day 65. Security has been beefed up as more farmers are coming to the protest site for the past two-three days.
“Government is changing the goal-post. It is a bad thing. They are not taking any decision. The government should repeal the laws. It will be better for the farmers and the government,” Shyam, a protesting farmer at Ghazipur border told ANI.
Another farmer Ram Beer Singh said, “We will not accept the proposal. We will continue to protest. We have not done anything bad and we want the repeal of the laws.”
Protestors were seen raising slogans against the central government. They were demanding the repeal of farm laws.
They were also seen sitting on ‘relay hunger strike’.
“Since December 22, 2020, we are organising relay hunger where 11 farmers sit on hunger strike for 24 hours. Farmers are ready for talks with the government if they have good intention. We are always ready for talks,” Tajinder Singh Virk, a farmer leader said.
To ‘maintain public safety and averting public emergency’, the Union Home Ministry has temporarily suspended internet services at the three borders and their adjoining areas from 11 pm of January 29 to 11 pm of January 31. The Haryana government has also extended the suspension of internet services in 17 districts till 5 pm on January 31. The Delhi Police has also closed the NH-24 route.
During all party-meeting on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the proposal of government given to farmers on January 22 still stands and should be communicated to all by the leaders of the political parties.
PM Modi has also said that Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar was just a phone call away for protestors.
On January 22, during the 11th round of talks with protesting farmers, the government proposed to suspend the new legislations for one-and-a-half years and also proposed to set up a joint committee to discuss the Acts.
The tension between the government and farmers protesting the farm laws has escalated after the violence which broke out in various parts of the national capital during the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day.
On Republic Day, protestors did not follow the prearranged route and broke barricades to enter Delhi, clashed with police and vandalised property in several parts of the national capital during the farmers’ tractor rally organised to protest against the Centre’s three new farm laws. They also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.
Farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital since November 26, 2020, against the farm laws: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday address the 125th-anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’, a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, started by Swami Vivekananda.
The event is being organised by Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati in Uttarakhand and is expected to commence at 3:15 PM IST, according to a press release from Prime Minister’s Office on Friday.
The publication of the journal ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ was started from Chennai (erstwhile Madras) in the year 1896 where it continued to be published for two years, after which it was published from Almora.
Later, in April 1899, the place of publication of the journal was shifted to Advaita Ashrama and it has been continuously published from there since then.
“The journal has been an important medium for spreading the message of India’s ancient spiritual wisdom,” stated the release.
Many eminent personalities like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sister Nivedita, Sri Aurobindo, former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, among others have left their imprint over time in ‘Prabuddha Bharata’, through their writings on Indian culture, spirituality, philosophy, history, psychology, art, and other social issues.
PM Modi is also expected to address 2021’s first session of ‘Mann ki Baat’ today.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address this year’s first Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday.
This will be the 73rd episode of the monthly radio programme.
“Tune in tomorrow, January 31 at 11 AM. #MannKiBaat,” Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet on Saturday.
In the last episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister had said that demand for India made products was increasing across the country, with people supporting the cause of ‘vocal for local’. He had urged the industry leaders to ensure that Indian products are world-class.
He had also appealed to the citizens to take new year resolutions for the betterment of the country, use more local products in their day-to-day lives and aim to make the country free from plastic.
“Mann ki Baat” is the Prime Minister’s monthly radio programme to the nation, which is broadcasted on the last Sunday of every month.
New Delhi: Good news for all the DC superheroes fans! The release date for Snyder Cut is finally out and viewers won’t have to wait much longer to watch director Zack Snyder’s true vision for ‘Justice League’.
Director Zack Snyder’s version of the 2017 DC Comics superhero film ‘Justice League’ will premiere on HBO Max on March 18, WarnerMedia announced on Friday.
WarnerMedia also released three brand new posters for the Snyder Cut on Friday. “Zack Snyder’s Justice League premieres March 18 exclusively on HBO Max. #SnyderCut,” read a tweet by HBO Max’s official Twitter handle.
‘Justice League’ featured DC Comics’ greatest heroes for the first time ever on the big screen. Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), the Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) had joined forces to prevent the supervillain Steppenwolf from destroying the Earth.
However, the 2017 film mostly got negative reviews from critics and comic book fans alike, which was primarily helmed by Joss Whedon after Snyder had to drop out due to a family emergency, reported Variety.
Many viewers noticed the tonal shifts between the directors and called for the release of the rumoured Snyder Cut — a version of the film with Snyder’s vision, with rumours of its existence being shared across social media.
As per Variety, Warner Bros. confirmed that Snyder Cut was real in May 2020, announcing that it was coming to HBO Max sometime in 2021. Snyder has teased some details of his cut to the fans and revealed that the new film will be four hours long, twice as long as the original.
Chris Terrio wrote the screenplay for the Snyder Cut, with the story by Terrio, Snyder, and Will Beall. Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Wesley Coller, Jim Rowe, Curtis Kanemoto, Terrio, and Affleck are executive producers on the film, while Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producers.
The original ‘Justice League’ made headlines in the past months after actor Ray Fisher, who played the role of Cyborg in the film, accused director Joss Whedon of abusive and unprofessional behaviour while working on set.
WarnerMedia had launched an investigation into his claims and ended it in December 2020 by taking remedial action, though details of what was found in the investigation have been kept under wraps, as per Variety.
Fisher had publicly stated that he will not work with DC Films President Walter Hamada ever again and that his role in the standalone ‘Flash’ movie has been cut.
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid his humble tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 73rd death anniversary.
“‘Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained’- Mahatma Gandhi. A humble tribute to Bapu on his death anniversary,” the Wayanad MP tweeted.
‘सत्य लोगों के समर्थन के बिना भी खड़ा रहता है, वह आत्मनिर्भर है।’
– महात्मा गाँधी
Mahatma Gandhi, the man who led India to freedom from British colonial rule, was assassinated on January 30, 1948. He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, who was against Gandhi’s idea of partition.
Bapu, as he was lovingly called, played one of the most prominent roles in India’s freedom struggle through non-violence and peaceful ways.
In India, five days are declared as Martyrs Day to honour those who laid down their lives for the country. Of these, the first day is January 30, when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 73rd death anniversary on Saturday. The President said that the nation was grateful to him and that everyone should embrace his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means and humility.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means, and humility. Let us resolve to follow his path of truth and love,” President Kovind tweeted on Martyrs’ Day which marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means and humility. Let us resolve to follow his path of truth and love.
Mahatma Gandhi, the man who led India to freedom from British colonial rule, was assassinated on January 30, 1948. He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, who was against Gandhi’s idea of partition.
Bapu, as he was lovingly called, played one of the most prominent roles in India’s freedom struggle through non-violence and peaceful ways.
In India, five days are declared as Martyrs Day to honour those who laid down their lives for the country. Of these, the first day is January 30, when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
New Delhi: A CCTV footage of the Israel Embassy blast site has revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the embassy and it is yet to be ascertained whether these persons have any role in the explosion, according to Delhi Police sources.
The Delhi Police Special Cell has contacted the concerned cab driver and enquired about the two persons. Police are drawing out the pictures of the two persons on the basis of inputs gathered from the cab driver.
The police are on high alert following the Israel Embassy low-intensity blast and sources have confirmed that ammonium nitrate was used for the explosion. Sources have also said this blast may be a trial of some “bigger conspiracy”.
“The forensic team has got evidence of the usage of ammonium nitrate for the blast which caused a small trench at the site,” sources said, adding that if RDX was used then the impact would have been higher.
Police have also recovered a separate CCTV footage, a half-burnt pink scarf and an envelope addressed to Israel Ambassador from the blast site, sources said.
Police also found a camera hidden behind a tree near the blast site. In the footage retrieved from the camera, the timestamp was of the year 1970 but the content is not clear and police are investigating it to ascertain information.
Delhi Police Special Cell has obtained CCTV footage showing a cab dropping off two persons who walk towards the spot near Israel Embassy where explosion occurred on Jan 29. Driver has been contacted & sketches are being prepared. Probe underway to ascertain their role: Sources
The envelope that was found from the spot was found around 12 yards away from the blast site and police sources have said that the letter was addressed to the Israel Ambassador. Police are tracing its fingerprints and examining its contents.
A low-intensity explosion took place near the Israel Embassy this evening. No injuries have been reported in the incident so far. Windscreens of several cars parked in the vicinity of the Embassy on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road were found damaged.
The explosion took place not far from Vijay Chowk, where several VVIPS including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in attendance during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony.
#WATCH | Delhi Police Special Cell team outside Israel Embassy in New Delhi where a low-intensity explosion took place yesterday. pic.twitter.com/mmpNbhDkV4
The Special Cell is investigating the blast and according to Delhi Police sources, the preliminary investigation has suggested a mischievous act with the aim to spread panic. Security has been increased in and around the area. An alert has also been issued at all airports, important installations, and government buildings in view of the blast. Enhanced security measures have been put in place, the Central Industrial Security Force said.
The Mumbai Police is also on high alert after the incident and security has been stepped up across the city. There is also a high alert in Uttar Pradesh after the incident in Delhi.
Here are the Numerology Predictions from Business Astrologer and Astro-Strategist Hirav Shah for the week ( January 29 to February 4, 2021 )
Weekly Numerology for Number 1 (SUN): (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th in any month)
You will be engaged in a variety of activities. At the same time, social boundaries will increase. Students and youth will be relieved to have any dilemma related to education. A positive outlook on life and balanced thinking will bring good results within you. The problem of headaches and migraines will bother.
Avoid wearing red
Lucky days: Saturday
Lucky color: white
Weekly Numerology for Number 2 (MOON) (Those born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th and 29th in any month)
You will be able to achieve any special long time pending work. People will praise your worthiness. You will have the courage to set your own goals. The cooperation and advice of the elder members of the household will be helpful in your advancement. You will also be able to solve problems properly. Interest in creative works will grow. Health will be excellent.
Avoid wearing light green color
Lucky days: Tuesday
Lucky color: yellow
Weekly Numerology for Number 3 (JUPITER) (Those born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st and 30th in any month)
Your impression and reputation in the workplace will grow. Be aware that even a little carelessness can lead you astray. Keep a calm mind and stay away from people with negative activity. Having a good time in personal tasks will bring peace of mind. Learn to believe in yourself. Cough will be a nuisance like cold.
Avoid wearing magenta color
Lucky days: Sunday
Lucky color: cream
Weekly Numerology for Number 4 (URANUS) (Those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd and 31st in any month)
Do not allow doubts and superstitions to arise within you. Because, it will affect your mental state. If you have difficulty making a decision, consult an elder. Students are expected to get good news in exams abroad. This is an excellent time to increase your dominance in social and political affairs.
Avoid wearing violet color
Lucky days: Wednesday
Lucky Color: Sky Blue
Weekly Numerology for Number 5 (MERCURY) (Those born on the 5th, 14th and 23rd in any month)
There is a possibility of relocation in the business. Connection with persons of religious activity will bring about a positive change in your outlook. Discuss before making any important decision. Do not violate traffic rules, otherwise you may get involved in a dispute.
Avoid wearing blue
Lucky days: Sunday
Lucky Color: Water Color
Weekly Numerology for Number 6 (VENUS) (Those born on the 6th, 15th and 24th in any month)
It is possible to buy something new at home. Helping a friend with their pain and distress will give you spiritual happiness. Be aware that overconfidence can also be a problem for you. So meditate on the situation calmly, then take action. There will be a few new proposals in the business.
Weekly Numerology for Number 7 (NEPTUNE) (Those born on the 7th, 16th and 25th in any month)
Try to complete the work peacefully instead of running away. All work will be done properly. Any problem with the property or vehicle will create beneficial conditions. The way you live and talk will catch people’s attention. Your outlook on life will be positive.
Avoid wearing pink
Lucky days: Friday
Lucky color: dark green
Weekly Numerology for Number 8 (SATURN) (Those born on the 8th, 17th and 26th in any month))
This time fortune is growing for you. It will be very relaxing especially for women. Will be very satisfying mentally. Control false spending. Because, all of a sudden a few costs may come up. You will face every situation with courage and adventure. At some point you will experience fatigue and lack of self-confidence.
Avoid wearing golden color
Lucky days: Thursday
Lucky Color: Navy Blue
Weekly Numerology for Number 9 (MARS) (Those born on the 9th, 18th and 27th in any month)
Be aware that over-deliberation can result in slippage. So when making plans, also think about starting it. Relationships with important people in the business sector will bring you new success. Gas and joint pain will be a problem.
Avoid wearing brown
Lucky days: Thursday
Lucky color: gray
Celebrities of the week :
January 30 – Priyadarshan
January 31 – Priety Zinta
January 31 – Amrita Arora
February 1 – Jackie Shroff
February 2 – Shamita Shetty
February 2 – Barbara Mori
New Delhi: The budget session of Parliament will begin on Friday with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing members of both the Houses seated in three different locations for the first time as part of precautions against COVID-19.
A Rajya Sabha press release said that 144 members of Parliament will be seated in the Central Hall including the council of ministers, chairpersons of various committees of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, leaders of different parties and groups in both the Houses, former Prime Ministers and national presidents of BJP and Congress.
The remaining members of Parliament will be seated in the chambers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as per the COVID-induced physical distancing norms.
The release said that Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has taken COVID test ahead of the session and several members of the upper House have also taken the test.
It said 1,209 officials and staff of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat have also been administered COVID test as part of the preparations for the budget session which is the second to be held under COVID-19 restrictions after the monsoon session last year.
The release said that 715 officials and staff of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, who are not directly connected with the proceedings of the House have been administered antigen tests while 494 associated with the proceedings of the House have been administered RT PCR tests.
“None have tested positive in the antigen tests and results of RT PCR tests are expected today. This is in sharp contrast to 64 officials and staff of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat having tested positive ahead of the Monsoon Session last year,” the release said.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman, who reviewed in detail preparations for the budget session on Wednesday, has given directions that personal staff of ministers, members of Rajya Sabha and officers of the ministries visiting Parliament shall also be tested for coronavirus.
Rajya Sabha will meet at 3 pm on Friday and one hour after the presentation of the general budget on February 1. On the remaining days, the House will meet between 9 am and 2 pm.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman has convened a meeting of leaders of various parties and groups in the House on Sunday. The Business Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow.
The budget session will have 33 sittings and the union budget will be presented for the first time in conditions created by COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha will have both Zero Hour and Question Hour during the session.
Question Hour will begin at 9.30 am. Zero Hour and Question Hour were not taken up during the monsoon session last year as the House met for only four hours per day, the release said.
Gazipur border closed. Traffic diverted from NH 24, NH 9, Road no 56, 57 A, Kondli, Paper market, Telco T point, EDM Mall, Akshardham & Nizammudin Khatta. Traffic is very heavy in the area & Vikas marg: Delhi Traffic Police
There’s conspiracy to end farmer’s protest. They (farmers) are being defamed. Their demands are valid. They’ve been protesting for last 2 month, govt can agree to their demands. Centre should adopt ‘Chhattisgarh model’, no farmer will stage protest:Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel pic.twitter.com/8myGsCVFLw
Uttar Pradesh police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) deployed at Ghazipur border since yesterday evening, leaves the protest site in police and PAC vehicles. pic.twitter.com/SSYnnRczdZ
New Delhi: The Bar Council of India on Thursday said that Acts of sacrilege of Red Fort podium & National Flag, which are symbols of pride,honour & sovereignty of country are unpardonable. All those responsible for these acts including instigators from various political &other outfits should be identified & punished.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the rally of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Cariappa Ground in Delhi on Thursday.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three armed services Chiefs will be present on the occasion.
Prime Minister will inspect the Guard of Honour, review March Past by NCC contingents, and witness cultural performance during the event, stated the press release by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will address the World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue via video conferencing.
Khole Kardashian Reveals Keeping Up With The Kardashians Was Supposed To Be Just A Filler Initially! (PC: Getty Images/ IMDb)
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian reveals the popular show Keeping Up With The Kardashians started as a filler programme. She claims the pilot didn’t go anywhere at first.
“I think we shot a pilot or something for (Ryan Seacrest) and it didn’t go anywhere,” Khloe said on The Kelly Clarkson Show, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Khloe Kardashian added that they were given a chance after “a show on (the American channel) E! fell through, so they needed something to fill this dead air time”.
“They were like, ‘You’re getting on the show, start filming, you’re getting on the air, like, in two weeks. We were so excited,” Khloe Kardashian recalled.
Khloe said that she and her family were told not to get too excited. She added that a member from the production team had said: “Don’t get too comfortable here. It’s, like, just filler.”
Khloe Kardashian was grateful that it was how they began.
“I actually really appreciate that because we were just thinking, ‘Oh, we’re not gonna have a season two, let’s just film, it’s fun, let’s just be ourselves. This isn’t gonna go anywhere’,” she said.
Khloe, Kim Kardashian’s sister, added: “We had no pressure on ourselves… We didn’t even have time to think about it; to really, like, have any pre-conceived, fake anything. It was just who we are on the fly and I think that’s what made the show so good…we just weren’t thinking.”
“And it turned out that was probably the best thing to happen to us because it was so, I think, relatable and realistic to some people,” Khloe Kardashian said.
The final season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians will air this year. Kim Kardashian had made the announcement on Instagram in September.
Master: Thalapathy Vijay & Vijay Sethupathi Starrer Releasing ‘Uncut’ On Amazon Prime & It’s Sooner Than Expected (Photo Credit – Vijay Sethupathi/Instagram)
Master has truly proved to be a boon for box office business in India. It has encouraged all exhibitors and filmmakers that the audience is ready to step out of their homes and watch the film on big screens. Featuring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, the commercial potboiler is enjoying a glorious run in theatres and which is why everyone is surprised as the film has got an OTT release date.
Yes, you read that right! The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial will witness its OTT arrival within 20 days of its theatrical release i.e. 13th January. The film is premiering on 28th January at 10 pm on Amazon Prime Video. And while everyone is still in surprise, fans couldn’t control their excitement to witness this entertaining saga of the Vijay duo.
What’s more exciting is that Master is releasing in its uncut version with length ranging over 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Billie Eilish On Her Crazy Encounters With Fans! (PC: Getty Images)
Singer Billie Eilish says she hasn’t had the opportunity to go to wild parties because of her fame. The 19-year-old singer also admits to being a teetotaler.
‘I’m not out there going to parties and also I’m me, so I can’t really go…anywhere. But it’s okay!” Billie said in an interview to Vanity Fair, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Billie Eilish admitted that there was a time when she used to have a “feeling of superiority” over her friends who would smoke and take drugs when they were younger.
Billie Eilish added, “When I was growing up and I was around my group of friends back then, and they would all be drinking and smoking and doing drugs and whatever, I think because of the way that my personality is – I’m a very strong-willed person, and I think at the time I was very alpha — I’m coming to realise that I may have felt a feeling of superiority.”
The No Time To Die singer shared that she has been left in “weird situations” by her fans.
“(The devotion) makes you kind of crazy. We all know the feeling of seeing yourself and being like, What is going on with me, I’m acting insane,” Billie Eilish said.
“When you’re excited about something, you forget boundaries and you forget what’s polite and what’s kind of not polite. I’ve had a lot of weird situations — people will kiss me and pick me up, spin me around…. It is definitely important to have the boundaries and also have people around you that can help in a situation like that,” she said.
“I never want to push away somebody that’s showing me only love. And even if it’s coming from a place of crazy love, I don’t ever want to push that too far away,” Billie Eilish added.
FKA Twigs Opens Up About Racial Abuse During Robert Pattinson Romance! (PC: FKA Twigs/Instagram/Robert Pattinson/Getty Images)
Singer FKA Twigs has claimed she faced racist abuse when she was in a relationship with actor Robert Pattinson.
The singer, who was engaged to the Hollywood star before their split in 2017, has opened up on the “hurtful and ignorant” comments she received from some of Robert‘s fans back then.
“People just called me the most hurtful and ignorant and horrible names on the planet. He (Robert Pattinson) was their white prince charming and they considered he should be with someone white and blonde,” FKA Twigs said during a podcast, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
FKA Twigs shared the Robert Pattinson trolls made her hate her own appearance, and that the bullying had a psychological impact.
“It’s essentially bullying and it does affect you psychologically,” she said.
Twigs also shared that while she would never “deny” her past, including her previous relationship with Robert Pattinson, she is keen to point out that neither of them should be “defined by it”.
FKA Twigs explained: “I’m not trying to deny my history, I just think it’s important that I’m not defined by it, because he doesn’t have to be defined by it.”
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Robert Pattinson is currently working on Batman. The film is being directed by Matt Reeves.
New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued an advisory after traffic was affected in several parts of the national capital following the violence which broke out yesterday during the farmers’ tractor rally.
The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to provide the information.
“Ghazipur Mandi, NH-9 and NH-24 have been closed for traffic movement. People commuting from Delhi to Ghaziabad are advised to take Shahdara, Karkari Mor and DND,” Delhi Traffic Police said.
Metro services also remain affected.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Wednesday that entry and exit to Lal Quila metro station and entry at Jama Masjid metro station have been closed.
Meanwhile, heavy security has been deployed near the Red Fort where a group of protestors entered the fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts yesterday.
Farmers broke barricades to enter Delhi and indulged in vandalism across several parts of the national capital during their Kisan tractor rally organised to protest against the Centre’s three new farm laws.
83 police personnel were injured, with several public and private properties being damaged in acts of vandalism by the rioting mob, said the Delhi Police in a release.
As per Delhi Police sources, at least 15 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence during farmers’ tractor rally yesterday.
Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws – Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
New Delhi: India’s Republic Day parade 2021 began on sunny Tuesday morning with strict precautionary measures for coronavirus. The National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute.
The parade is commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
Apart from tableaus of Armed forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries and departments of the Central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence will also be on display during the annual parade.
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#RepublicDay: Winners of the Param Vir Chakra & the Ashok Chakra parade down Rajpath
Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery & self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Ashok Chakra awarded for similar acts of valour&self-sacrifice but, other than,in the face of the enemy pic.twitter.com/aOL1CugWE6
Delhi: The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/h4FjOzRI2B
Prime Minister Modi is wearing a special 'Paghdi' from Jamnagar, today. The first such 'Paghdi' was gifted to the PM by the royal family of Jamnagar, Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/7wRITqsC52
#RepublicDay: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial at the India Gate pic.twitter.com/mDX47YYVfr
After the unfurling of National Flag, the proud winners of the highest gallantry awards were awarded. Indian Armed forces are all set to display its military might during the annual parade.
The Indian Army will be represented by a Mounted Column of 61 Cavalry, seven mechanised columns, six marching contingents and fly-past by Rudra and Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters of the Army Aviation. Indigenously-developed Main Battle Tank of the Indian Army, T-90 Bhishma, Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) Ballway Machine Pikate (BMP II), Brahmos Weapon System, Pinaka Bridge Laying tanks T-72, Samvijay Electronic Warfare System and Schilka Weapon system will be the main attraction in the mechanised columns.
Indian Navy in addition to tableaux will have murals depicting Pakistan Army surrendering, a Petya class ship and Operation X undertaken by divers of Indian Navy and Mukti Bahini and some other ships which took part in the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
The Naval contingent will comprise 96 sailors and 4 officers led by Lieutenant Commander Lalit Kumar as Contingent Commander. It will be followed by the Naval Tableau titled Swarnim Vijay Varsh. The fore part of the tableau showcases the Indian Navy’s attack on Karachi harbour in the night of December 4-5, 1971 by missile boats. On the sides of the tractor, the route taken by the attacking units will be depicted.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will showcase among others Mi-17 V5, Chinook and Apache helicopters. The Air Force contingent, comprising 96 airmen and four officers, will be led by Flight Lieutenant Tanik Sharma. It will be followed by the Air Force Tableau titled Indian Air Force: Touch the Sky with Glory. The Air Force tableau showcases scaled down models of Light Combat Aircraft, Light Combat Helicopter, Su-30 MK-I aircraft and Rohini radar against a sky-blue background. The smartly attired officers in their flying overalls will stand alongside the models.
The Indian Coast Guard marching contingent will be led by Deputy Commandant Ashish Nagar. The motto of the ICG is Vayam Rakshamah meaning We Protect. The Indian Coast Guard keeps our maritime frontiers safe and secure. The force comprises 155 surface units and 62 air assets.
The contingents of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Delhi Police, Border Security Force (BSF) Camel Contingent and National Security Guard (NSG) popularly known as the Black Cat Commandoes will also march past the saluting dais.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Boys Marching contingent will be led by Commander Senior Under Officer Ranjeet Singh Gurjar of NCC Directorate Rajasthan, while the girls contingent will be headed by Senior Under Officer Samruddhi Harshal Sant of NCC Directorate, Maharashtra.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent comprising 100 volunteers will also take part led by Abhijit Bhuin from West Bengal Directorate. The Massed Pipes and Drums Band of the Indian Army will also be on display.
Representing India’s strides in indigenous defence technologies, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) contingent this year consists of two tableaux depicting among others Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) take off from INS Vikramaditya.
One of the main highlights will be the marching contingent of DRDO that will showcase Anti-Tank Guided Missile systems, which play a crucial role in defeating armoured tanks. The operability of the missile from a tank is a key feature and challenging task in modern armoured warfare. The ATGMs Tableau of DRDO is showing full-scale models of Nag, HELINA, MPATGM, Sant and Laser Guided ATGM missiles.
The 122-member proud contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising soldiers of the Bangladesh Army, sailors of the Bangladesh Navy and Air Warriors of the Bangladesh Air Force will lead the contingent march on the Rajpath.
The first domestic contingent in the uniform of the erstwhile Gwalior Lancers will be 61 Cavalry led by Captain Deepanshu Sheoran. The 61 Cavalry is the only active serving horse cavalry regiment in the world. It was raised on August 1, 1953 with the amalgamation of six state forces’ cavalry units.
As many as 17 tableaus from various states/union territories, namely Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Ladakh will be showcased during the parade, depicting the geographical and rich cultural diversity of the country.
Nine tableaus from different ministries/departments and Paramilitary Forces will also be on display, showcasing Digital Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Four Labour Codes that depict the guiding philosophy of Mehnat ek Samaan, Adhikar ek Samaan, One Nation, One Sign Language, Ojo Bharat, Tejo Bharat: Immune India, Active India, CRPF: A Professional Ops Force with Humane Sensitivity, Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID, Samudra Prahri Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s New India: ‘Vocal for Local’, Border Roads Organisation: Connecting Places, Connecting People, ‘Amar Jawan’ and Heralding 75th Year of Indian Independence.
A total of six tableaus from Ministry of Defence, depicting the nation’s rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess will also roll down the Rajpath during the annual parade.
The grand finale and the most keenly awaited segment of the parade, the Fly Past, will consist of the Rudra Formation comprising a Dakota aircraft flanked by two Mi-17 IV helicopters flying in ‘Vic’ formation, followed by the Sudarshan formation consisting of one Chinook and two Mi-17 IV Helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation. Rakshak attack helicopter formation consisting of one Mi-35 helicopter and four Apache helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation will come next.
Bhim formation comprising three C-130J aircraft in ‘Vic’ formation will then rule the sky. Behind Bhim formation will be Netra, the ‘Eye in the Sky’. It is an indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft with state of art Early Warning radar and a host of advanced Electronic Warfare equipment, all indigenously designed and developed by DRDO. It will be followed by Garuda formation comprising one C-17 Globemaster with two MiG-29s and two Su-30 MKI aircraft in ‘Vic’ formation. The C-17 is a heavy lift; long-range strategic airlift aircraft. Induction of C-17 aircraft has changed the dynamics of strategic mobility and reach of the Air Force.
The next formation will be one of the awaited attractions of the event, one Rafale with two Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft and two MiG-29 Air Superiority Fighters in ‘Vic’ formation at the height of 300 metres and a speed of 780 kilometres per hour. It will be followed by the Trinetra formation comprising three Su-30MKIs and the penultimate formation will be Vijay comprising three Advance Light Helicopters which are part of the acclaimed Sarang Display Team of the IAF.
The penultimate culmination of the parade will be a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900 kilometres per hour carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft will be piloted by Group Captain Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Squadron Leader Kislaykant. The craft will go up vertically carrying out a series of rolls and giving a befitting salute to the motto of the Indian Air Force ‘Nabha Sparshan Deeptam’.
The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of tri-colour balloons.
