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An elderly couple from New Mexico, Jerry and Rita Alter, who lived a seemingly ordinary life, are now suspected of being behind a daring art heist in the 1980s, according to The Metro. The couple allegedly stole a Willem de Kooning painting worth around 120,000,000 pounds (Rs 1223.16 crore) from an art museum in Arizona. After Jerry’s death, the stolen painting was discovered hanging behind their bedroom door. The FBI is now investigating their involvement in multiple art thefts and trying to track down two other paintings that were also found in their house, as per the news report. The…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi has been in the news since its release earlier this month. The headline act surely is Manisha Koirala, who wowed one and all with her performance as Mallikajaan, a courtesan in British-era Lahore. Heeramandi marks Manisha’s reunion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 28 years. She was the leading lady opposite Salman Khan in Bhansali’s directorial debut Khamoshi, which hit the theatres in 1996. In an exclusive interaction with NDTV’s Abira Dhar, Manisha Koirala talked about her journey in the film industry, her struggles with depression and how she battled it all. Also Read: On Mental Health And Masculinity, Vikrant Massey Says, “Men Are…
Nitish Kumar today appeared to be asking for votes for late Ram Vilas Paswan, the veteran leader from Bihar who died in 2020. However, the 73-year-old Chief Minister quickly course corrected and pitched for Chirag Paswan, the late leader’s son. “Bihar ka koi bhi kaam peeche nahi rahega, har tarah se hoga, isliye toh hum log kehne aaye hai ki bhai Ram Vilas ji ko dijiye, ek baari (No work of Bihar will be left behind, it will be done in every way. That is why we have come to say that please vote for Ram Vilas Paswan,” said…
A reckless chase involving a drug dealer throwing a fortune in heroin out his window ended with an arrest at Manchester Airport, according to The Metro. Neil Corrigan, 42, disregarded police attempts to pull him over near Warrington. Instead, he led them on a dangerous high-speed chase on the M56, weaving through traffic and even driving the wrong way around a roundabout. In a desperate attempt to ditch evidence, Corrigan tossed a large black bag from his van, littering the tarmac with what turned out to be 2kg of heroin worth a staggering 285,000 pounds (Rs 2,9820711). The chase culminated…
Jolted by its Indore Lok Sabha candidate withdrawing its nomination and then rubbing salt in its wounds by joining the BJP, the Congress is now banking on the NOTA – none of the above – option to “teach a lesson” to the ruling party. The Congress has not won the Indore constituency, Madhya Pradesh’s biggest in terms of voters, in 35 years (since 1989), but this will be the first time it has not even been able to field a candidate. The BJP’s nominee is sitting MP Shankar Lalwani and the Congress had given a ticket to Akshay Kanti Bam,…
England pace legend James Anderson has announced that he will retire from cricket this year. Having become the first fast bowler ever to take 700 wickets in Test cricket during England’s tour of India earlier this year, legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne’s tally of 708 wickets in the format could be on Anderson’s target as he takes the field for one final run with the England team. The first Test of the summer at Lord’s will be Anderson’s final game, which will be against West Indies. England are set to play Tests against West Indies and Sri Lanka at home this year. “Hi…
Imran Khan recently opened up about his career journey and the valuable lessons he’s gleaned along the way. Reflecting on the early days of his career, Imran Khan spoke about the comparisons drawn between himself and fellow actor Ranbir Kapoor when his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na hit the theatres in 2008. When asked about his role in the “fame game” following the success of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and being compared to Ranbir Kapoor as the “next big thing”, Imran Khan told Hindustan Times, “I never considered competition. How do you actually measure this? And the…
The Pakistani government is carrying out a massive crackdown on residents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK. Reports from the troubled areas say the Pakistani authorities have been attacking civilians who have been protesting against heavy taxation, high inflation, and electricity shortage. Repression in PoK is not new. The latest crackdown started when numerous protesters took out a march today. The Pakistan Rangers and the local police responded with firing tear gas, pellets, and bullets in the air. Two protesters have died in the attack by the police and the paramilitary. The march began as a peaceful protest, but when the…
Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently basking in the success of the web-series Heeramandi, in a recent interview with ETimes said that she is uncomfortable with intimate scenes on screen. The actress told ETimes, “I’m on my 35th film now and I still stand there! A good actor will always get work. In my entire career, I don’t think I have lost out on anything that has had a kissing scene or intimate scene.” She added, “I’ve always made it clear to my director, the filmmaker with whom I’m working that ‘This is something I’m not comfortable doing.’ It is totally…
Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently basking in the success of the web-series Heeramandi, in a recent interview with ETimes said that she is uncomfortable with intimate scenes on screen. The actress told ETimes, “I’m on my 35th film now and I still stand there! A good actor will always get work. In my entire career, I don’t think I have lost out on anything that has had a kissing scene or intimate scene.” She added, “I’ve always made it clear to my director, the filmmaker with whom I’m working that ‘This is something I’m not comfortable doing.’ It is totally…