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Sensex surges 1,028 points; Nifty ends near 8,600; metal, FMCG stocks rise

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Equity indices jumped on Tuesday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 1,000 points led by gains in metal and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) stocks. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2w11yUu >

Kapil Sharma plans on worshipping his daughter Anayra on Ashtami

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Actor and comedian Kapil Sharma who became a father in December last year, plans to worship his daughter Anayra for Ashtami. People who observe Navratri perform the kanjak puja on Ashtami where young girls are worshipped as forms of goddesses. Kapil revealed this piece of information when he recently went live on Instagram with comedian Bharti Singh. He said that he will worship his daughter and wash her feet as part of kanjak puja which falls on April 1. Kapil Sharma got married to Ginni Charath in December 2018. A year later, they welcomed home their daughter Anayra. Kapil stopped the shooting for his show sometime ago due to the coronavirus crisis. The actor, like several other Indians, has been staying at home and is spending time with his family. Recently, while speaking to a leading daily, he said the time goes off really quickly if there's a baby at home. The actor-comedian, who otherwise has a busy life, is certainly enjoying some quality time with daughter Anayra and w

Arjun Kapoor has been isolating with sister Anshula kapoor since 1990. Here's proof

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With the county under lockdown, several people have a lot of free time. Many celebrities have taken to social media to keep themselves and their fans entertained. Actor Arjun Kapoor who often uses Instagram to reflect on his humorous side posted a childhood picture of him with sister Anshula Kapoor. In the picture, a baby Anshula can be seen sitting on Arjun's lap. Sharing the picture, Arjun wrote, "Isolating Together since 1990.@anshulakapoor (Yes, that’s a car painted on my cupboard just don’t ask why) #selfisolation #quarantineandchill #partnerincrime"   View this post on Instagram   Isolating Together since 1990. @anshulakapoor (Yes, that’s a car painted on my cupboard just don’t ask why) #selfisolation #quarantineandchill #partnerincrime A post shared by Arjun Kapoor (@arjunkapoor) on Mar 30, 2020 at 10:04pm PDT On the work front, Arjun Kapoor was last seen in the film Panipat . He will next be seen in the film Sandeep Aur P

Watch: Sunny Leone and husband Daniel Weber put up a live dance performance to entertain their little ones

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Actor Sunny Leone and husband Daniel Weber are staying at home with their three kids. Undoubtedly, the couple is busy looking for innovative ways to keep their kids entertained. They recently found an innovative way to entertain their kids and shared a video of the same on their Instagram. Sunny Leone shared a video in which the two can be seen dancing around their kids to Justin Timberlake's single - Can't Stop The Feeling. Sunny and Daniel got their kids: daughter Nisha and twin sons Noah and Asher and made them sit on their strollers and put up a live performance for the kids in their building premises. The kids look happy in the video and even clap for their parents. The actor wrote in the caption, “Trying to keep spirits high with a little @justintimberlake My children have been locked up in our building for many days now. @dirrty99 trying to do our best everyday :) Daniels dancing is the best!! Lol.”   View this post on Instagram   Try

Watch: Tiger Shroff and sister Krishna Shroff enjoy a beautiful sunset from their Mumbai home

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The 21-day lock-down period might be a new thing to cope with, but it is also giving us plenty of time to reconnect to family members and enjoy the small, beautiful moments together. Tiger Shroff, whose Baaghi 3 released shortly before all theatres shut owing to the Covid-19 outbreak, is also home and seems to bond with his most loved ones. Tiger's mother Ayesha Shoff took to Instagram to share a video of the actor and his sister Krishna Shroff enjoying a sunset from their Mumbai residence. "The loves of my life. God bless you my babies @apnabhidu @tigerjackieshroff @kishushroff," she wrote.   View this post on Instagram   The loves of my life❤️God bless you my babies❤️❤️❤️❤️ @apnabhidu @tigerjackieshroff @kishushroff A post shared by Ayesha Shroff (@ayeshashroff) on Mar 30, 2020 at 8:19am PDT A couple of days back,we also stumbled upon Krishna working out at their terrace, accompanied by boyfriend Eban Hyams. It is a known fact

Hina Khan mesmerizes with her melodious voice as she sings ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi’

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Hina Khan has been making the most of lockdown as she spends her time making sure that her fans her entertained by her activities. Being one of the most active celebrities on social media, Hina Khan has a massive fan-following and they love her posts. While she has been very informative on social media, explaining people the correct way of using a mask and why it is important to wash one’s hands with soap, she has also been entertaining them with multiple videos. A funny video where she was helping with the chores along with her family went viral and she even tried her hand at sketching that left everyone in awe of this multi-talented star. Now, she has even tried her hand at singing one of her favourite old songs, ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi’ and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel. Making us all fall in love with her melodious voice, Hina Khan is surely winning hearts! Watch the video, right here. How did you like Hina Khan singing along to one of the classic numbers? Be su

Amitabh Bachchan gets accused for plagiarism on social media; actor responds

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Amitabh Bachchan who actively posts on social media was recently accused of plagiarism by a Facebook user. The actor responded to the person in his own style. Amitabh Bachchan shared a monochrome picture of himself with the caption, 'FB 2683-"It's not the strangers who survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." The actor also translated the same quote in Hindi and the Hindi quote was signed as 'AB' in Devnagri. Commenting on the post, a user named Sam G wrote, “Very strange and sad to note that you have now resorted to plagiarism. This is a quote by Charles Darwin at least you could have mentioned the same after the quote. Very sad and shameful (sic)." Replying to the said user, Big B said, "It is very strange and sad to note that you have resorted to chide me, without reading the post carefully. I was going to use your own language and add 'shameful', but my ethics do not permit me to. Whenever there has

Arun Govil who played Ram watches Ramayan with his grandchildren; picture goes viral

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Doordarshan recently announced that they will be telecasting the famous show Ramayan for people's entertainment during the lockdown. The show went on air on March 28. Now, the photo of actor Arun Govil watching Ramayan with his grandchildren has gone viral. Arun Govil played the role of Lord Ram in the popular series from the eighties. In the picture, he along with his family including his grandchildren can be seen glued to the TV screen. Earlier, Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, took to Twitter to announce the news to the fans and wrote, "Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting to retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow, Saturday March 28 in DD National, One episode in morning 9 am to 10 am, another in the evening 9 pm to 10 pm. @narendramodi @PIBIndia @DDNational." The first episode of Ramayan will air in the morning from 9 am to 10 am, while the second will be aired in the evening from 9 pm to 10 pm. Ramanand Saga

Taapsee Pannu recalls her first trip to New York, shares throwback photo

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If you are a travel-freak at heart, this lock-down period might be proving to be particularly difficult one for you. What better than looking at old travel albums? That is what Taapsee Pannu is also doing. Quarantined at home like all others, Taapsee recalled her first visit to New York and how she almost froze in the frosty cold. "My first visit to the New York City and the worst time to visit probably! The winters !!! It just rained and I experienced my first ever minus degrees temperature! Our walk from Times Square to a restaurant for dinner had me shivering real bad and the jaw just froze in middle of a conversation ! That day I realised I am a ‘tropical human being’ and these extreme winters are definitely not meant for me," she wrote, sharing a photo from the trip on Instagram. In the photo, she is accompanied by an old friend whom she reconnected to, through this trip. Taapsee also wrote how she loved the NYC food! Last seen in Anubhav Sinha's Thappad which dr

Shraddha Kapoor’s terrace workout is giving us major fitness goals!

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Shraddha Kapoor is one of the fittest actresses and has always given us major summer body goals. Because she can’t head to the gym to get her daily dose of workout considering the Coronavirus lockdown, she has found a fun alternative. The actress has had quite a busy year with multiple releases and has worked with almost no breaks. The lockdown is giving her enough time to spend with her family and she is clearly making the most of this break. She took to her Instagram to share a video of herself working out on the terrace and it looks super fun! Jumping, running, and squats are in general really fun to do but we can’t help but notice how Shraddha Kapoor is all smiles while she works out. Take a look at it.   View this post on Instagram   Being home ???????????? #TerraceWorkouts #StaySafeStayHome #MondayMotivation A post shared by Shraddha (@shraddhakapoor) on Mar 30, 2020 at 7:04am PDT Also Read: Shraddha Kapoor says she is making the most o

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas contribute to PM-Cares fund and UNICEF, urge others to come forward

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Several nations across the globe including India and the UK are under a strict lock-down right now, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic that has caused world-wide fear. This lock-down has hit many communities, including the healthcare workers, the homeless and the daily wage labourers the most. Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas are among the several celebrities to have come forward in their aid. The couple has donated to as many as ten funds, and encourages others to contribute too. On Instagram, she posted a call for help in this crucial time. "The world needs our help more than ever. These organizations are doing amazing work by helping those impacted by #Covid19. They are feeding the hungry (including children out of school), supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in the entertainment industry. Nick and I have already donated to these charities: @unicef, @feedingamerica, @goonj, @doctorswithoutborder

Govt may abolish import duty on ventilators, masks

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The government may do away with import duty on various medical devices and gear, including ventilators, protective masks and Personal Protection Equipment as part of its fight against coronavirus. There have been recommendations from ministries to also remove Integrated Goods and Services Tax on these items, and a final call on this will have to be taken by the GST Council. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2UtYp91 >

Banks to offer moratorium option too all in two days

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Banks and Housing Finance Companies are getting their backend systems ready to take requests from customers wanting to delay their installments by three months. Customers can either opt-in or opt-out of the facility as it is primarily targeted at people who might face loss of liquidity. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33V2Ugb >

"We all need to unite as one nation to fight this coronavirus" - Lata Mangeshkar

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Didi, namaaskar, aap kaisi hain? Main theek hoon. Sab ki terah ghar mein hoon (I am at home like everyone). You were recently hospitalized for a severe lung infection, so you must be doubly careful? I am extremely careful. I am not meeting anyone and even if it is a family member it is, ‘Hi hello. How Are You?’ from a distance. But even that is dangerous for you considering your medical history? I know. I am following my two personal doctors’ and three nurses’ orders blindly. Whatever they say I can’t do, I don’t even think about. I’d ideally want complete isolation for me and for everyone at the moment. What is your advice to your millions of fans across the world? We are going through the most trying of times. We all need to unite as one nation to fight this virus. Please listen to the Prime Minister Modiji when he says we all need to stay at home. And listen to my songs if they make you happy at home. How are you spending your time in isolation? Do you listen to your own so

Janhvi Kapoor pens heartfelt note after one week in self-quarantine - "I can still smell my mother in her dressing room"

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Actor Janhvi Kapoor, who just like the rest of the citizens is in lockdown amid Coronavirus pandemic, has penned an emotional post reflecting on her life. On Monday, she took to Instagram to post her note her lengthy note and captioned it, “Also learnt that I like to write... p.s. wrote this 3 days ago since we started self-isolating a little before the lockdown and it had already been a week for me by then.” In the note, she spoke about self-isolation, remember her mother Sridevi, appreciating her life and remembering how privileged she is. Read the entire note here: "I’ve learnt to value the food that I eat. It’s a blessing to have things in excess and abundance the way that I do. But not knowing If our house ration will last long enough till lockdown ends, knowing someone’s risking their health every time they go to buy groceries- makes me worry in a way I’ve never had to before. Still I have it better than most in these conditions, and I’ve had it better than most do in li

Sanjay Dutt urges everyone to stay at home to fight the coronavirus pandemic

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Sanjay Dutt has a loyal ardent-like fan following is massive and raving about every step of the actor. The actor recently posted a video on his social media as he implores everyone to stay safe and attentive. Sanjay Dutt wrote, "Let's do our bit by staying indoors as that's the only way to prevent #COVID19 from spreading. #StayAtHomeSaveLives #CoronavirusLockdown #Quarantined #WeAreInThisTogether #Coronavirus."   View this post on Instagram   ‪Let's do our bit by staying indoors as that's the only way to prevent #COVID19 from spreading. #StayAtHomeSaveLives #CoronavirusLockdown #Quarantined #WeAreInThisTogether #Coronavirus‬ A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) on Mar 30, 2020 at 1:27am PDT In the video, Sanjay Dutt is persuading viewers to stay aware, alert and stay safe by practicing and bringing into play social distancing. He believes that we need to maintain a united front to tackle and drive away the virus

20 Years of Hera Pheri EXCLUSIVE: Meet Ann Alexia Anra, the young Rinku from this LEGENDARY film!

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One of the most legendary films of Bollywood, Hera Pheri , completes 20 years today. The film is fondly remembered for its timeless humour, watertight screenplay, flawless direction by Priyadarshan, realism and of course, the chemistry between the lead characters of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. It was a story of a landlord and his two paying guests who get a chance to get rich when the granddaughter of a famous businessman gets kidnapped and the kidnapper mistakenly calls them for ransom. The film in a way revolved around the kidnapped girl as her abduction is what leads to the whole madness. Cut to 2020. Ann Alexia Anra aka Annie, who played the character of this girl named Rinku, is now 30 and quite unrecognizable. She has left acting but is quite content to have been a part of two unforgettable films – Hera Pheri and Avvai Shanmugi , which was later remade in Hindi as Chachi 420 . Based in Chennai, Ann, in an exclusive interview to Bollywood Hungama , goes down m

RIP: Salman Khan mourns the death of his nephew, Abdullah Khan, who passed away due to lung cancer

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Salman Khan took to his Instagram to share a picture with his nephew, Abdullah Khan, who was an ace bodybuilder and was a partner in his fitness initiative, Being Strong. Abdullah was not keeping well for the past few days and had lung cancer, the young man lost his battle last night and was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital. He also had a fan following of his own and his fans just couldn’t believe that he is no more. Salman Khan had recently uploaded a video of carrying him on his shoulders and it went viral for all the right reasons. He took to his Instagram to share a picture with him and the caption read, “Will always love you…” Actress Daisy Shah also mourned the death of her bestie while Zareen Khan mourned by captioning his picture with a verse from the Qur’an. Abdullah Khan was a true inspiration to everyone and never let his illness get in the way of his passion. Take a look at all their posts.   View this post on Instagram   Will always love y

Covid-19: World economy will go into recession with likely exception of India, China, says UN report

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The world economy will go into recession this year with a predicted loss of trillions of dollars of global income due to the coronavirus pandemic, spelling serious trouble for developing countries with the likely exception of India and China, according to a latest UN trade report. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2wP3wb0 >

BTS performs 'Boy With Luv' in home-edition performance hosted by James Corden

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The world is tackling the deadly crisis of Coronavirus as many countries are in lockdown and citizens are in self-quarantine. But, celebrities around the world are urging their fans to stay safe and healthy. As music is always a way to heal yourself, The Late Late Show host James Corden hosted hosting primetime special with some of the biggest stars including worldwide sensation, BTS. Performing straight from Seoul, South Korea, BTS did a performance on 'Boy With Luv' which has been featured in 'Map Of The Soul: Persona' and 'Map Of The Soul: 7' . The septet performed in their rehearsal studio where they have previously filmed Armypedia episodes. The last time they performed on this track was at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2019. BTS even left endearing messages for their fans as they miss performing in front of Armys. . @bts_twt coming through with the vocals and the quarantine choreo!!! ???????????????????? #HomeFest pic.twitter.com/

H-1B workers seek 180-day stay in US post-unemployment period instead of 60

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Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians, demand the Trump administration extend their permissible post-job loss limit to stay in the US from the existing 60 to 180 days. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2ULscsQ >

Extend work from home option to all, restrict work hours: IT employees union

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The Union of IT and ITES Employees (UNITE) on Monday demanded that the central government enforce all companies, ranging from MNCs to MSME, to extend work from home option to all employees and make it voluntary in the wake of Covid-19. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2UvU19N >

Banks yet to act on EMI relief, spark confusion

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With just two days left for the next EMI cycle to begin, most big lenders are unprepared to follow the Reserve Bank of India’s blanket order allowing borrowers to hold back from paying instalments for the month. Top lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank have not activated any channel for customers to exercise an option. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2JrQZNy >

Amid nationwide lock-down, Hina Khan sketches the present situation of the country

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TV actor Hina Khan is spending her quarantine days by pampering herself, working out at home and indulging back in hobbies she lost touch with. None of us knew she had a liking for sketching and is actually good at it. With ample time in hand, Hina has re-opened her sketch book, and the outcome is amazing. She earlier shared her artworks with us, but the recent one that she has sketched is a thorough reflection of the present state of the country, which is under a 21-day lock-down. "My next sketch inspired by the current situation of our beloved country. This picture will communicate more than a thousand words and stories rather. This is the time when India is facing another difficult challenge..And we will make it and survive because you know what they say, History repeats itself. #IndiaUnderLockDown #21DayLockDown #StayIndoors #Meditation #SketchingTime," she wrote. The sketch resembles a map of India, tied by a chain and a lock. Check it out below! That's a great wa