Apart from being a dynamic leader, Rajiv Gandhi -- prime minister of India between October 1984 and November 1989 -- was a skillful photographer and throwback pictures of his wife Sonia Gandhi reveal his gift for preserving fine images for posterity. The Congress posted on its Instagram account some of Rajiv's photographs of Sonia. The post captioned, 'The grace and charm of #SoniaGandhi captured through the lens of #RajivGandhi' featured the United Progressive Alliance chairperson when she was young. While it is difficult to imagine her wearing anything other than her signature cotton saris, in the pictures, Sonia can be seen donning Western outfits. Everything about the snaps, from the perfectly applied lipstick and kajal to the shining long black hair falling over her shoulder, to a small but bright smile, radiates a feeling of happiness, which has been beautifully captured by Rajiv Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi wed in February 1968. ... » Learn More about Can you recognise this politician?
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HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film
The Bombay high court has directed Amazon Prime Video to take down a Telugu movie until the makers of the film deleted a scene in which a Mumbai-based actor's photograph was allegedly used without prior permission. Photograph: Abhishek N Chinnappa/Reuters Justice Gautam Patel on Tuesday heard a defamation suit filed by model and actor Sakshi Malik against Venkateshwara Creations Pvt Ltd for allegedly using her photograph without permission in their movie. Malik's advocate Saveena Bedi said the scene showed Malik's photograph, referring to her as a commercial sex worker. 'Simply using another's image, and most especially a private image, without consent is prima facie impermissible, unlawful and entirely illegal. In a given case, it may also be defamatory, depending on the type of use,' the court said in its order. 'The fact that the image has been illicitly used is bad enough. It only makes matters worse when used in a plainly derogatory and demeaning ... » Learn More about HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film
Bigg Boss Tamil 4 fame Som Shekar enjoys a memorable birthday; see pics
Actor Som Shekar of Bigg Boss Tamil 4 turned a year older recently. Som Shekar’s former housemates and friends made his birthday special. Som’s family members and most of the former housemates Gabriella Charlton , Rio Raj , Sruthi Ravi (Rio’s wife), Balaji Murugadoss , Shivani Narayanan , Suresh Chakravarthy , Samyuktha Karthik, Rekha Harris , Archana Chandhoke were seen at the birthday bash. Besides, Som Shekar received loads of wishes from fans and other friends from the entertainment fraternity. An overwhelmed Som Shekar penned a rather long thanks note that reads, “Hello my beautiful people thank you everyone for your birthday wishes it means a lot to me !! I feel so blessed to be surrounded by people who inspire and uplift me daily thank you to those who've motivated me and pushed me to greater heights...!!. you are the reason why and who I am today MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU ALL !! PEACE :) @pradeepmilroy @archanachandhoke @rio.raj ... » Learn More about Bigg Boss Tamil 4 fame Som Shekar enjoys a memorable birthday; see pics
Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember
Remote red carpets, living room speeches and bicoastal hosting, the 78th Golden Globes ceremony offered a dreary glimpse of celebration in the time of pandemic. A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year’s Globes was a bizarrely informal affair. Despite the awkward interactions, technical glitches, questionable nominations and glaring lack of diversity and inclusivity among its voters, the gleeful speeches and quirky responses somewhat made up for its afore-mentioned lapses. Sukanya Verma handpicks a few. IMAGE: Amy Poehler. Photograph: Kind courtesy Golden Globe Awards/Twitter Hosts and ace comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler keep things light-hearted from New York and Los Angeles respectively as they poke fun at everyone from the Hollywood Foreign Press to Emily in Paris in one breath. '( Award shows ) are a scam invented by Big Red Carpet to sell more carpet.' ' Emily in Paris is nominated for best ... » Learn More about Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember
World Wildlife Day 2021: Pulkit Samrat shares his experience bonding with Unni – the elephant
Pulkit shares how he had his meals with Unni – the elephant and learned how intelligent animals are March 3 is celebrated as World Wildlife Day every year in an effort by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness about global wildlife and plants. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that the population of lions, tigers and leopards are increasing in India. To mark the occasion, Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat , who will next be seen sharing screen space with Rana Daggubati in Haathi Mere Saathi , shared how he bonded with an elephant named Unni for life. Kriti Kharbanda: Pulkit Samrat and I have been dating for a year-and-a-half, but haven’t discussed marriage Kriti Kharbanda on her relationship with Pulkit Samrat, work, battling malaria, and an unforgettable interview with Thor, Chris Hemsworth Pulkit shared that he had shared meals with Unni and learned how intelligent the beast is. “I used to have red rice with sambhar while I fed ... » Learn More about World Wildlife Day 2021: Pulkit Samrat shares his experience bonding with Unni – the elephant
‘The burkini ban is ridiculous’
"The West needs to accept other cultures. Luckily, the environment I have grown up in is very open-minded. "A woman needs to be respected no matter what she decides to wear. Australian model Ilana Davies gets candid with Rediff.com 's Tista Sengupta. C anberra-born model Ilana Davies has an Indian connection. Her mother Kavita was born in Mumbai but she married Down Under. Having been in India for the last three months, she says, she's intrigued by the Indian culture. But she certainly feels India isn't as safe as Australia. Ilana Davies, 20, -- who is a neuroscience student in Australia and was selected at the Lakme Fashion Week auditions this season -- is ruling the Indian runway with her sensational catwalk. Scroll down to know more about her work, her discovery of India (and its people) and future plans. IMAGE: Ilana calls herself 'baby giraffe' on social media. All images: Kind courtesy Ilana Davies/Instagram I s this your first time at a ... » Learn More about ‘The burkini ban is ridiculous’
Sonam, Swara give Sari a thumbs up
The good old sari got a fashionable twist at designer Anavila Misra's flagship store launch in Mumbai. IMAGE: Sonam Kapoor kept it classic and simple in this off-white handloom sari. She teamed it with a printed blouse with leaf motifs and finished off the look with some gorgeous jewellery and a white potli . Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar IMAGE: Doesn't she look beautiful? Sonam accessoried her hair with lovely mogra flowers. Can't help but notice how this look would be perfectly suited for a mehendi or sangeet . Photograph: Kind Courtesy Arti Nayar/Instagram IMAGE: Kiran Rao kept the look minimal in an orange linen sari with a pretty floral blouse for the occasion. The short hair and funky glasses make her look really cool. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar IMAGE: Sayoni Gupta looked pretty in this pastel pink and white sari. Kudos to her for attempting to drape it in the Bengali atpoure style. She matched the sari with a white crop ... » Learn More about Sonam, Swara give Sari a thumbs up
How traditional Chinese medicine gave me two new lives
How I became one of the fattest men in China can perhaps be blamed on Tianjin baozi. And it wasn't just baozi from Tianjin, but baozi from Jiangxi, Shenzhen and Henan. I became baozi fan and I couldn't get enough of them. My weight gain was dramatic and something totally unexpected as I extensively trained in complementary and alternative medicine before coming to China and I fancied myself as a health expert. Yet I didn't realize how quickly really delicious food can become irresistible. So my weight rose quickly from the 80-kilogram-plus range to 110 kg. I thought, wow, how big and strong I am, not really acknowledging what was happening. By the time I hit 130 kg I still didn't look fat, I stupidly told myself. I told myself I was a glowing example of health and my bigness was a success symbol. It certainly stopped people from arguing with me or giving me cheeky looks. Yet by the time I hit 140 kg I knew something dodgy was happening. And I had to face reality ... » Learn More about How traditional Chinese medicine gave me two new lives
New Gods: Nezha Reborn
In the peak movie season of the Spring Festival holiday, a domestic animation has earned itself a place among the many films released, and has won numerous positive reviews. As a dark horse of the film box office during the Lunar New Year, the film has left a deep impression on countless audiences with its amazing animation production technology, and also left a strong symbol of Chinese traditional culture in the film market of the colorful Spring Festival. This film conveys to us through the re-creation that whoever you are, you should try your best to make your own world. The background of the story is set in a Shanghai alley with a Chinese flavor. The Shanghai Town is full of songs and dance and a peaceful atmosphere. In these alleyways, the main character of the story, Li Yunxiang, appears. In the film passages that depict the background of the story, Chinese elements, such as qipao, the boys walking through the streets selling newspapers, the neighbors sitting in rocking ... » Learn More about New Gods: Nezha Reborn