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From fan to star: Paatal Lok actress Tillotama Shome on becoming SP Meghna Barua
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From fan to star: Paatal Lok actress Tillotama Shome on becoming SP Meghna Barua

One of Prime Video’s most iconic series, Paatal Lok, has taken the world by storm with its critically acclaimed second season, delivering a gripping, intricately layered narrative, outstanding performances, and unexpected twists. Ever since its global premiere, fans and viewers have been buzzing with excitement, flooding social media with praise for the show. Among the many highlights of this season, a standout mention has been the introduction of SP Meghna Barua, a compelling new character brought to life by the talented actress Tillotama Shome. Reflecting on her noteworthy entry into a beloved franchise – one she admires personally – Tillotama shared, “I truly believe that it`s a matter of chance that I watched the show, fell in love with it, became a loyal fan, and then found myself as...
Donald Trump grants sweeping pardon to all charged in Jan. 6 riot – National
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Donald Trump grants sweeping pardon to all charged in Jan. 6 riot – National

President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, including people convicted of assaulting police officers, using his clemency powers on his first day back in office to undo the massive prosecution of the unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. Trump’s action, just hours after his return to the White House on Monday, paves the way for the release from prison of people found guilty of violent attacks on police, as well as leaders of far-right extremist groups convicted of failed plots to keep the Republican in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election to Democrat Joe Biden.The pardons are a culmination of Trump’s yearslong campa...
Focusing on these nine conditions can improve women`s health: Report
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Focusing on these nine conditions can improve women`s health: Report

Targeting nine key health conditions may be crucial for women’s health and add the equivalent of 2.5 healthy days per woman per year, according to new research released at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday.   The new report shows that compared to men, women live one-fourth more of their lives in poor health. Focussing on the nine conditions, categorised as lifespan and healthspan conditions may be key to boosting their lives and health. “The nine conditions are divided into lifespan conditions, related to the total number of years lived (maternal hypertensive disorders, postpartum haemorrhage, ischemic heart disease, cervical cancer, and breast cancer) and health span conditions, related to how many of those years are healthy (endometriosis, menopause, migraine, and preme...
Trudeau set to speak after Trump signals tariffs coming Feb. 1 – National
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Trudeau set to speak after Trump signals tariffs coming Feb. 1 – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to speak with media on Tuesday, the first time he’ll take questions since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington. Trudeau is huddling with his team in Montebello, Que., for the government’s annual winter cabinet retreat, which will be his last before he steps aside in March.Usually scheduled to coincide with the return of Parliament after the holidays, the retreat this year is instead focused on the Canada-U.S. trade strategy. 2:10 How Trump is setting the tone for his 2nd term Trending Now Shortly after winning the presidential race, Trump threatened to impose punishing tariffs ...
Rami Malek claims he was racially profiled by Los Angeles police – National
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Rami Malek claims he was racially profiled by Los Angeles police – National

Rami Malek claims that he was once racially profiled by the Los Angeles Police Department. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the Oscar-winning actor recalled an encounter with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) during which he was allegedly racially profiled and thrown onto a police car while authorities were trying to locate a robber.“I got thrown on the bonnet of an LAPD cop car because someone had robbed a liquor store and stolen a woman’s bag,” Malek shared. “They said the [thief] was of Latin descent and, ‘You fit the description.'”Malek, who is of Egyptian descent, recounted the alleged incident at the hands of the police and how his “clever” friend helped him out.“I remember how hot that engine was, they must have been racing over there and it was almost burning my hand...
Jade Thirlwall compares Noel Gallagher to Azealia Banks following Oasis and Little Mix beef
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Jade Thirlwall compares Noel Gallagher to Azealia Banks following Oasis and Little Mix beef

“I seen him at Glastonbury that year, actually,” Thirlwall recalls. “...And me boyfriend was like, ‘I'm gonna go over and say something’. I was like, ‘Alright then, give it a go’. They went over, [he] was like, ‘You were really rude about my girlfriend. Do you want to apologize?’ He [Gallagher] went, ‘F*** off!’ And I thought, do you know what? Fair play.” Source link
Mumbai Marathon 2025: Around 500 people run to raise awareness about epilepsy
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Mumbai Marathon 2025: Around 500 people run to raise awareness about epilepsy

According to World Health Organization (WHO), around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures. It is also estimated that up to 70 per cent of people living with the condition could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated. To raise awareness and combat the stigma around epilepsy, people associated with Epilepsy Foundation India participated in Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025. The aim was to educate everyone about this condition and encourage support, compassion and actions to improve the lives of millions of people. Dr Nirmal Surya, Founder Trustee and Chairman of Epilepsy Foundation, India said, “This is an NGO dedicated to working for people with epilepsy. Nearly 500 people from the NGO participated in Tata Mumbai Marat...
Paatal Lok 2 creator Sudip Sharma: ‘Filmmakers and TikTokers are the same today’
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Paatal Lok 2 creator Sudip Sharma: ‘Filmmakers and TikTokers are the same today’

When is the next season coming out? Creator Sudip Sharma often heard this question after the raging success of Paatal Lok in 2020. He admits it left him a tad frustrated. “Filmmaking is a long, tedious process. While we were editing the first season, we started working on the second. But it took a while to put everything in place,” he starts. It may have been a long wait of nearly five years, but it has been worth it. The second season of the Jaideep Ahlawat and Ishwak Singh-led crime thriller has opened to glowing reviews.  For that, much credit goes to Sharma. When Prime Video had approached him to make another instalment, he was certain about one thing—he’d set it in a world far removed from that of the first, which had Delhi-NCR as its backdrop. “I didn’t want to get bored of doing th...
Donald Trump is the 47th president. Read his full inaugural speech – National
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Donald Trump is the 47th president. Read his full inaugural speech – National

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Trump, starting his second non-consecutive term as president, took the Oath of Office presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday inside the Capitol Rotunda — the first time since 1985 the swearing-in ceremony has taken place indoors due to extreme cold.Here’s the transcript of his full speech.Donald Trump: Thank you. Thank you very much everybody. Well, thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens. The Golden Age of America begins right now. Story continue...
Donald Trump closes ‘victory rally’ by dancing to Village People’s ‘YMCA’ – National
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Donald Trump closes ‘victory rally’ by dancing to Village People’s ‘YMCA’ – National

President-elect Donald Trump danced alongside 1970s hitmakers Village People at a rally held in Washington the day before his inauguration. His well-known “Trump dance” began trending online almost immediately, carrying over into Monday morning, the day he’s set to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump brought the group on stage to close out his campaign-style “MAGA Victory Rally” at Capital One Arena on Sunday.He danced alongside the group, clapping his hands, pumping his fists and swaying to the to their classic hit Y.M.C.A., alongside members James Kwong, Javier Perez, James Lee, J.J. Lippold, Nicholas Manelick and Victor Willis.American disco group the Village People made a name for themselves in the late-70s for their chant-along dance-pop hits and their colourful on-st...