Manisha Koirala stirred up a storm on Twitter with her recent musing on Nepal and sovereignty. Her tweet comes after the Nepalese Parliament endorsed a new map that shows the disputed areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as part of its territory, earlier this month. This has led to strained bilateral ties. “Territorial sovereignty + political sovereignty + […]
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New Delhi (Tisha Bhatia): President Donald Trump called the coronavirus “Kung flu” during a rally in Oklahoma, employing a racist slur while claiming increased diagnostic testing has driven up U.S. case totals. The outbreak, which has killed at least 119,000 Americans, was a significant talking point at Trump’s first rally in three months in Tulsa’s […]
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New Delhi: Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday he was not aware of any incident on the border with India after the Indian army said one of its officers and two soldiers were killed in a “violent faceoff” there. The Indian army said on Tuesday senior military officials from both sides were […]
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Despite being pursued by Marvel Studios, actor Jason Statham has a particular dislike for their movies. In an interview, Statham said that even his grandma could perform in them, and that they posed no challenge. In 2015, the actor told Italian website I 400 Calci that Marvel movies’ reliance on special effects and green screen means that […]
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Iron Man 3 marked the end of Robert Downey Jr’s contract with Marvel Studios, and the actor nearly quit the franchise in 2013 itself. In a 2012 interview, studio president Kevin Feige hinted at a future without Downey. He said, “I think Bond is a good example. Let’s put it this way: I hope Downey makes […]
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Actor Johnny Depp has had a rough few years, with an ongoing lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, a career that appears to be on disintegrating, and public opinion of him uncertain. But the actor has never shied away from speaking about his demons. On his 57th birthday, here’s Depp at his most candid, talking about his struggles […]
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A laboratory to test garment workers for coronavirus is opening in Bangladesh as manufacturers seek to stem the spread of COVID-19 in factories that produce clothes for many of the world’s leading fashion brands. The facility, run by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, will test up […]
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According to the United Nations observances, June 1 is observed as the Global Day for Parents and emphasizes the critical role that parents play in nurturing and rearing their children. The United Nations established this day to recognize “the critical role of parents in the rearing of children, the Global Day of Parents recognizes that […]
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Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert is the first ever company-wide Creative Director of Swarovski. Engelbert will oversee the full creative direction of the company and reimagine the product portfolio across all divisions, going forward. Swarovski is currently realigning its business along a new vision and growth strategy. “Our 125-year history is witness for the power of our […]
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Fashion retailer Primark plans to reopen all 153 of its stores in England on June 15 as coronavirus restrictions are eased, encouraged by European stores that have already resumed trading. The faster than expected reopening sent shares in Primark’s owner, Associated British Foods, up as much as 8% in early Monday trading. All Primark stores […]
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