Author: Ipsita Das

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Ipsita is a student of English Literature. She appeared for the last semester's exams at the University of Calcutta, this summer. She loves to discuss cinema, books, politics, and cats (in no particular order).

Natalie Portman Separated from Husband after 11 years of marriage

Hollywood actor Natalie Portman and Choreographer Benjamin Millipied are to call quits on their marriage of 11 years. This comes following the news of Millipied’s alleged affair in June. Leading American Entertainment Magazine US Weekly reported yesterday that Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millipied have separated after being married for 11 years. The confirmation of their separation came after Natalie Portman was spotted on their wedding anniversary (4th August) without her wedding ring. She was attending an event by Angel City FC in Sydney, Australia. The rumors of their separation began after Millipied had a short-lived affair with climate activist Camille…

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Nuh violence: Hotel Used for Pelting Stones, Demolished

Demolition drive continues in Nuh, nearly 50 to 60 structures have been demolished so far. In the aftermath of the recent communal violence that occurred in the town of Nuh, a massive demolition drive has been undertaken by the local authorities. The demolition drive has been undertaken against “illegal” structures. Today, marks the fourth day of the drive. The local administration has brought in bulldozers to tear down the Sahara Hotel. It is believed that the violence in Nuh was ignited after a group of miscreants began to pelt stones on a religious procession from the roof of the hotel.…

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Resurgence of Violence in Manipur: 3 Men Killed

In fresh resurgence of violence in Manipur, 3 men including a father-son duo were killed in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. In shocking and tragic news reports coming in from Manipur, fresh violence in the district of Bishnupur has claimed at least three more lives. Amongst the dead, are a father-son duo who were gunned down by attackers in the middle of the night. The life of one of their neighbors who was sleeping in an adjoining house was claimed by the attackers too. All of the three deceased men were unarmed villagers guarding their houses. As per eye-witness reports, the incident…

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August 2024: Top OTT Releases to Watch Out For

From interesting films to shows and documentaries, the OTT platforms promise an entertaining August 2024. As the digital entertainment landscape continues to expand in India, OTT platforms have become the go-to source for thrilling content across genres. August 2024 promises to be an exciting month for Indian audiences, with several highly anticipated releases hitting the virtual screens. From gripping drama to mind-bending films, this article will help you narrow down your August OTT watchlist. Guardian of Galaxy Vol 3 Released August 2, on Disney+ Hotstar.The intergalactic heroes are back for a new adventure. Led by the Star-Lord, Peter Quill, they…

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Lizzo Faces Legal Battle with 3 Former Dancers.

The lawsuit filed against Lizzo includes charges of harassment based on religion, sex, disability, and race. In a lawsuit that rocked the music industry on Tuesday, three former dancers – Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez, and Crystal Williams – have accused the Grammy-winning singer of weight-shaming her dancers and sexual harassment. The lawsuit has also thrown light on the hostile work environment provided to the dancers. One of the plaintiffs has accused Lizzo of forcing her to touch the breasts of a nude performer at a strip club in Amsterdam. The incident took place last February. The lawsuit was filed against…

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Euphoria Actor Angus Cloud dies at 25

Angus Cloud, who played Fez on HBO’s popular series Euphoria, passed away in his family home in Oakland. The actor’s father passed away a few weeks ago. His family claims that Angus was battling mental health issues, and the loss of his father had affected him “intensely”. The family released a statement to confirm the news of his death. The statement expressed the family’s profound grief. It read that they had to say “goodbye with the heaviest heart” to an “incredible human”. Cloud’s publicist Cait Bailey has confirmed the family’s statement. Angus passed away in his family home in Oakland,…

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RPF Constable Shot 4 People Dead on Train.

Early this morning, an RPF constable shot 4 people on a Jaipur-Mumbai Central train. General Turn of Events According to the official RPF statement, the incident was reported at 5:23 A.M. The RPF constable Chetan Kumar Choudhary has been taken into police custody. CT Chetan was on escort duty along with his senior RPF ASI Tika Ram Meena on 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express. He shot his colleague and then went into the next coach where he shot 3 other passengers. The incident took place shortly after 5 A.M. as the train was moving into Palghar Railway station in Maharashtra.…

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Sundarbans is nearing its Tiger Carrying Capacity

More than 100 tigers now reside in the Sundarbans. The area might have maxed out its tiger-carrying capacity. An estimate report on the number of Tigers, Co-predators & Prey in India was formulated in 2022. A detailed version of the same was released on Saturday. According to the reports, there are 103 tigers in the state of West Bengal. Two of them live in the North Bengal national parks. The rest 101 tigers call the Sundarbans their home. In 2018, the same survey estimated that 88 tigers lived in West Bengal. A clear population breakup, however, was not provided then.…

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Delhi Women Safety in Severe Jeopardy

Over the last week, two women – Nargis, 23, and Renu, 42- were killed in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested the Home Minister and the Lieutenant Governor to make the police actively participate in safeguarding the law and order of the State. He wrote on Twitter that the safety of the citizens of Delhi including that of its daughters is very important. Brutal Murder of a Young Woman on Friday A 28-year food delivery agent Irfan murdered his cousin Nargis (25) on Friday after she refused to marry him. Her bludgeoned body was found in a south Delhi park,…

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delhi services control bill to pass Rajya Sabha

The Delhi Services Control Bill is all set to clear both houses of Parliament after YSR Congress Party agreed to support the Centre. Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress Party has supported the Union Government on multiple occasions. The YSRCP will also vote in NDA’s favor in the no-confidence motion brought by the Congress Party on Manipur Violence. The no-confidence motion was moved on Wednesday, July 26th. The total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 238. Out of them, 111 seats belong to the NDA. To gain the majority and pass a bill the number…

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